Fall is officially in the air, which means stores are preparing for Christmas—because who doesn’t want to hear jingle bells while sweating in a pumpkin patch? Thankfully, we can skip the holiday tunes at Starbucks, where the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is back! Yes, the PSL has been gracing us with its presence for two whole months. 

This year, Starbucks has been facing some tough times, probably due to its coffee prices, which make you wonder if you’re buying a beverage or a small car. But who needs financial stability when you can slurp on a cup of nostalgia? The Pumpkin Spice Latte made its grand appearance in August, right around the time mosquitoes were still auditioning for the role of “annoying summer companion.” 

So, here we are, craving a steaming mug of artificially flavored pumpkin goodness while the sun blares down like it’s still August —at a price tag of $6.50!  

Thank goodness November is almost here! That means it’s time for Maryland to embrace the cold—because who doesn’t love a brisk arctic breeze that feels like Mother Nature just opened the freezer door? So head over to Starbucks with your life savings and grab yourself a PSL. Bundle up, put on those layers, and prepare for winter’s chilly embrace—after all, it’s only a matter of time before we’re all competing in a snowball fight with the neighbor’s cat!