October! A great month! Starts out great with my husband’s birthday on the 1st. and then my mom’s on the 19th. Both Libra’s, good thing since one of their greatest compatibilities is with Aries, me. What zodiac sign is your greatest compatibility? Go here to find out!
The first signs of autumn start in October. Leaves changing color, before they fall all over the ground. Time to get the garden cleaned out and ready for next spring. Close the swimming pool. To be quite honest, it makes me sad, because I am a summer girl, and I hate the chill that comes to the air.
But, then comes Halloween and I love seeing all of the kids in their costumes. And I especially love seeing my grandkids in their costumes! When my kids were small, I used to make their costumes every year. I loved making them and then seeing the kids enjoy them. In the hope that someday my grandchildren would use them, I saved all of them but that has just happened a couple of times.
I do love it that October precedes the beginning of the holiday seasons because I love Thanksgiving and Christmas! And this year since I retired, I will have the time to really enjoy the holiday seasons! One of the best things about fall is everything pumpkin! Jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spice Drinks!
The Perfect Autumn Drink!
MULLED WINE
Spiced mulled wine is an autumn favorite — warm, flavorful, and always so comforting!
YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
*You can also place the cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a cheesecloth or spice bag. Then simply strain and pull out the bundle when ready to serve.Love all the autumn smells! No air freshener needed.
Halloween – The Costumes
Halloween – The Decorations
We also started planning the decorations for the house and yard. The spookier the better! Spooky musictops it off and adds to the senses!
Halloween – The History
Need some history? Great books on how celebrating this holiday came to be. Research it here!
Do you need a new costume idea this year? Maybe Iron Man is the right choice for you. Or a quick 1 hr flapper dress, straight out of the roaring ’20s? Costumes for kids. More women’s costumes here!
Know someone in a wheelchair. Don’t let them feel left out. Here are some good ideas. I’m having trouble deciding between the Dr. Who themed box or the mouse trap. Do you absolutely need your dog to tag along? Put him in a costume too.
So much to do in the fall. Simple pleasures like jumping in the leaves with your kids, to bonfires before the big game. Perhaps these ideas above will get you thinking about some new traditions for your family.
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