It's the middle of my favorite month. It's peak fall weather. Autumn activities are in full swing. The Summer heat isn't making baking unbearable anymore. It's just cozy, which puts me in a great mood. So, I decided to find October appreciation quotes. Why?Unfortunetally, the warm colors of autumn are fleeting. When Winter decides to... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sugar and Spice
Its officially autumn! Its the most wonderful time of the year. I know that's associated with Christmas. In the spirit of the season, I wanted to find Sugar and Spice quotes. Thanks to Cartoon Network, those words bring Powderpuff Girls to mind. Whereas, others might view that as a spooky reference. The professor wasn't using... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: September
Where halfway through the first Bermonth, and I'm so happy to be here. Morning are feeling like fall. I love Autumns aesthetic Stores are starting to swap out Back2School for spooky displays. Truthfully, they've been out since August, but not front and center. To be honest, September is a great time to start working towards... Continue Reading →
End of Summer Savings Advice and Fall Shopping Tips
Thrifty shoppers know that the perfect time to shop for seasonal clothes are transition months. September is the transition from summer to fall. If you've noticed malls, boutiques, and online stores are usually a season ahead. Retailers advertise transition months in four ways. Lookbooks: Today, designers add lookbooks to their websites. These lookbooks showcase that... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Pumpkins
You know what's interesting about Pumpkins. This seasonal vegetable is a symbol of fall, but it grows over the Summer. Technically, we've got to thank the rain, sunshine, and heat for the start of the show. That being said, we still have more time before real Pumpkins are available for purchase. That doesn't mean we... Continue Reading →
Aldi Finds That Work
Bugs are one of the reasons I'm not a fan of Spring or Summer. They are just extra aggressive this time of year. I know capturing them and releasing them outside is the humane way to go about it, but I tend to lean towards other aggressive options. Sprays are effective, but most leave a chemical... Continue Reading →
Once Upon a Pumpkin
As far as I'm concerned, it's officially pumpkin bread season! I love baking it yearround. During the fall, I make it for friends and family. Sometimes, I add it to the dessert menu for Thanksgiving. Although I've baked pumpkin bread for over a decade, I've only used Jenn Segal's recipe for the last five years.... Continue Reading →
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the rich colors and cool weather. It is too chilly for shorts, but too warm for coats. Truthfully, cardigans are a yearround garment. I have lightweight ones for Spring. From September to November, I prefer loose fitting cardigans without buttons. Depending on the material, it feels... Continue Reading →