Fall Decorating

Fall is here and it's a great time to decorate your home with natural accents and the wide array of colors found in the outdoors. Below are a few ideas on how you can make simple decorating changes to capture the essence of the autumn season.

By looking outside it's evident that the autumn season brings a mixture of warm and spicy colors — use these colors as inspiration when making changes to your home. Simply change out your summer-inspired fabrics for darker, more rich tones such as deep browns and oranges. Accent pillows are a fast and easy way to achieve this.

Centerpieces are also one of the easiest ways to make seasonal changes to your home. Try placing a basket with small pumpkins and gourds in the center of your table. Or, if you enjoy fresh flowers, spice it up a bit and add sliced apples or cinnamon sticks to the water, it's sure to wow your next dinner guests.

Small pumpkins and gourds can also be used in other areas of your home. Placing them on top of your mantle is an easy way to add fall drama. Take it one step further by creating a unique display on a coffee or end table.

However, don't just stop at decorating the inside of your home. Placing large pumpkins and mums on your front steps is a great way to welcome guests and add color to the front of your home. Autumn-inspired wreaths are also a fast and easy way to add interest to your front door. Whether it's colorful leaves or dried Indian corn, the possibilities are endless.

Just remember when decorating your home for fall, be creative. Keep in mind these tips and you will be on your way to having a warm and cozy home for the cooler months ahead

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Thanksgiving

In 1621, early settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts held a one-time feast to celebrate their first harvest, which came to be known as the first Thanksgiving. Now, Thanksgiving has been declared an annual Federal holiday where friends and family come together to enjoy a day filled with turkey, football, fun and not to mention hard work.

Below are tips and ideas on how to make your holiday feast go off without a hitch.
The key to an easy and fun Thanksgiving dinner is planning and preparation. Cooking a large dinner for your entire family and friends can be a daunting task and a lot of hard work. However, it doesn't need to be. Start off by organizing the recipes for the dishes you will be creating and make a list of the necessary ingredients that you will need.

Next, prepare as many of the dishes as you can beforehand. This will reduce the time and stress you waste on the day of your feast. For those dishes that must be prepared on the day of your dinner, do as much prep work as possible. Vegetables can be cut or chopped a few days before and stored in the refrigerator. You can also premix spices or dry ingredients.
When your guests begin to arrive, don't be afraid to ask for help. Chances are they will enjoy helping and it will make for less time you spend in the kitchen and more time enjoying your friends and family.

The planning doesn't stop with dinner; remember to plan after dinner activities. Planned games and activities such as crafts or Thanksgiving-themed word puzzles will keep the younger kids entertained while the adults can relax and socialize.

Lastly, remember to relax and enjoy the day. Your feast will be stress free if you plan accordingly and stay on schedule. Just follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to celebrating a happy, fun and easy Thanksgiving.

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