Pumpkin Leaves Silicone Baking Mold, at JoAnn’s Today after my maintenance housework is done (vacuuming, sweeping and wiping down kitchen counters) I plan to experiment heavily in the kitchen. I’m trying to learn how to make a few yummy things. It will make a mess, but cleanup will be fun, aided by a pumpkin scented…
Have you been to the library in the past month or two? Do you have a nice selection of books to read on chilly fall evenings? Or are you like me, with a bad Barnes & Noble habit and unread books spilling out of your multiple bookcases? If you enjoy reading, grab a book and…
Orange Celosia, on my front steps QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Fridge and freezer maintenance cleaning. See if you can fit in an extra shelf or drawer today, as needed. – Plan menus for the week; create grocery shopping list – Water houseplants if needed; move them into more light today as needed; rotate…
The Pincushion plant that sits on my kitchen counter QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Do you have orange juice in the house? Milk? Bread? – Clean off and declutter mail table if needed – Take 5 minutes to sweep or vacuum floors that need it – Need to use a mud mask or moisturizing…
Purple Celosia, for my front steps Today is our last really big push to organize our kitchens for the upcoming fall months. (I still have a couple minor kitchen projects coming up this week though). I saved the biggest project for today – the pantry. This probably should be a weekend project, but I’m busy…
Fall Forest Pie Crust Cutters, at Williams-Sonoma This week I plan to do a massive reorganization of my kitchen. I need to get ready for the fall holiday entertaining season ahead. I did extensive cleaning during my Spring Cleaning. I’ve maintained my cupboards that hold dishes and pans, so they are in pretty good shape….
Italian Apple Dishes, at Sur La Table Do you have all the things you’ll need for fall? Fire logs, matches, rain boots, raincoats, leaf bags, a rake, caramel or pumpkin scented candles? Kleenex packets for coat pockets? Caramel for dipping apples as an occasional treat? Decorative pumpkins, gourds and ornamental corn? QUICK THINGS TO DO…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Need to fill up with gas for the weekend, get cash out of an ATM? – Go through your fridge and throw out any leftovers or takeout food or sack lunch leftovers from the week. You’re probably not going to eat them this weekend if you haven’t already by…
Cafe Cup, from Tea Forte Women are the caregivers of the world. We take care of our husband/partner, children, relatives, friends, and pets first. Only then do we stop to take care of ourselves. But if we don’t take good care of ourselves, we’ll have nothing left to give to others. This autumn, give yourself…
Rayon Pashminas, at Wrapables Happy Autumn Equinox! With our Indian Summer weather here in Seattle, I’m struggling with what to wear every day. Mornings and evenings are chilly, so I’d want long sleeves, but our afternoons are very warm or even hot. I definitely need to layer. It’s not time for a coat, and a…