Fall is ablaze with color from the leaves, pumpkins, and flowers. They pop even more when the backdrop is a bright blue cloudless sky. The leaves peak their seasonal hues and then begin to fall around us. They are a sign of transformation and a reminder of the changes that are to come. The greens… Continue reading The Elements of Fall
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Carving pumpkins has become a newer tradition for my family, mostly at the insistence of my younger teenage daughter. A couple of years ago, she claimed she wanted to carve a pumpkin and demanded to know why we didn't do so every year. It was on the same level of expectation as getting a Christmas… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon
Happy fall! Mabon, or the fall equinox, celebrates the second harvest. The axis of the earth tilts so the sun hits directly over the equator. This gives equal time to light and darkness on this day. Apples, pumpkins, vines, gourds, corn, pinecones, and seeds are harvest symbols of this holiday. With the changing leaves, it's… Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon
The Amazing Fall Bundle
The shadows are lengthening. It is dark before 8pm now. A few leaves have changed and drift down from their branches. Many of my friends are excited for this seasonal transition. They just love fall--the weather, the spooks, the colors, and the smells. (I always need a moment every year to mourn the end of… Continue reading The Amazing Fall Bundle
Succulent Pumpkin Planter
Succulents are a diverse group of plants that have adapted to arid or semi-arid environments by storing water in their leaves, stems, or roots. They are known for their unique and often striking appearance, which includes fleshy, thickened tissues that allow them to retain water. Succulents have become incredibly popular in recent years as ornamental… Continue reading Succulent Pumpkin Planter
Fall Diffusing
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Welcome to fall, one of the best smelling times of the year. Diffusing essential oils is a fantastic way to capture the magic of fall in aroma form. Ditch the candles (and their toxins!) and make an easy switch to diffusing. Not only will you fill the air with… Continue reading Fall Diffusing
Pumpkin Keeper
I have moved from autumn décor onto the Christmas cheer. However, I still had a pumpkin sitting next to my fireplace. Since it has held up it's orange integrity, I can cook this squash instead of disposing it in my woods. Cooking a fresh pumpkin isn't difficult, only timely. But it is so worth the… Continue reading Pumpkin Keeper
Soccer and Waffles
On a chilly fall Saturday, my daughters and I planned a breakfast for lunch of waffles and bacon. My 7 year old had a soccer game at 10:00. They decided around 9:12 am they wanted waffles for breakfast which was a little to close to kick off. I was able to hold off their desire for… Continue reading Soccer and Waffles
Get Your Squash On
You ate what?!?! That would be my immediate reaction upon hearing that my daughters ate butternut squash bread during lunch at school. I then learned the good cafeteria ladies made several loaves to tempt elementary schoolers to try something new. My girls have cringed at the sight of squash probably in part due to my husband's… Continue reading Get Your Squash On
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 