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What were you able to accomplish this month that is moving you towards a September to remember? For me, it's been waking up earlier. It's been a game changer!

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I love a good tablescape!  (is this a word?)

I so wish I could have my table set at all times, but that just isn't practical for my family seeing as how my dining table is also used for an art desk, a puzzle table, a homework station and to occasionally eat from!  In an ideal world, it would always look perfect and set and ready to sit and eat at!

I think that is why I am so in love with Sunday dinners and special occasions.  Because I actually set the table and make an effort to make it a gathering to celebrate.  Setting the table doesn't have to be expensive or stressful.  For these four ideas, I just went through my craft stash and found things that I loved.



For the first one I used ribbon from the Dollar Tree, and a pine cone from my back yard.  Super easy, but it fancies up the table a bit, and announces that its a special dinner.






This second one is so farm chic!  I used gold Washi Tape from my stash and attached notebook paper to the plate with "I'm grateful for....." for your guests to ponder while waiting for dinner.  I tied a napkin with ribbon and florals from my craft stash.  You could use any floral stem here.




This third one is again, ribbon and a min frame from the Dollar Spot.  I had this hounds tooth fabric and the burlap in my craft stash.  Then I just decorated with white pumpkins I bought at Target.




For this last one, I just used different plates that I have, showing that you can mix and match any dishware that you may have.  It doesn't have to all match, or be fancy.  I painted a pumpkin from the Dollar Tree gold, and then used fabric from my fabric stash.


I hope these ideas gave you some inspiration to look through your stuff, make a trip to the Dollar Tree and make your family dinners something to celebrate!

One of my family's FAVORITE tradition is the gratitude runner!

We love when the calendar turns to November and the home gets nice and cozy!  I take the Halloween decor down just add the pumpkin, spice, flannel and all things warm!

When the kids were little, this is how we would celebrate our gratitude.

Hello there!  It's getting cold around these here parts, so naturally it's time to pull out the skinny jeans and leggings!

I am a firm believer that your rear needs to be covered when you are wearing leggings, but it seems that the stores don't always agree with me!

I am also in love with Flannels.  They are cozy and warm and scream IT's AUTUMN!!!

I had this brilliant idea one day at my weekly thrifting outing to get some men's extra large flannels, and upcycle them to make the perfect Fall Flannel tunic!

The results were what I was after!  I can't wait to make more of these cuties!!!
Second - measure how much in on the sides you want to have your shirt cut in.  I needed about 2 inches on each side.  Then pin each side.
Third - Cut off the sleeves at the seem.  Now  you can re-hem your sleeves, but I left mine raw and got a fun little frayed look around the arm holes.

Fourth - Trim sides to the pins

Fifth - Sew up the sides and VOILA!!!!  You are done!!!  Easy Peasy!!!



I think it's the perfect look for fall.  Layer over a long sleeve shirt, add a sweater, or cardigan for extra layering.  Wear it with skinny jeans or leggings!  You really can't go wrong with this look!

Have fun, and let me know if you try it!

Quick (1 Min.)
Easy (mug, cooking spray, Rhodes frozen micro cinnamon roll,caramel syrup, chopped pecans)
Treat Idea - Microwave Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls


Recipe found on Rhodes from Kami of Sweet Charli 

Pictures are from Kami's blog Sweet Charli

I love Banana Bread!

I love Streusel!

I don't know why I didn't think of combining the two before, but now that I have, I can't go back!



This recipe is so moist and delicious with a flavorful crunch topping.  My family always gets excited when they come home and smell this in the oven.   I want another piece right now!

Banana Bread

We love Halloween around here!

We love Disneyland too!

What could be better than the two TOGETHER!

We do Disney every other year, and our favorite time to go is in October.   Here are my 10 reasons why!


1.  The weather is PERFECT this time of year.  We didn't even need a sweater for the mornings or the nights.  We got a little warm the first day we were there, so we went on Splash Mountain a few times and that took care of that!

2.  The Decor!  I am a sucker for all things pumpkin, and there is no shortage of fun fall decor everywhere you look!



3.   Haunted Mansion Holiday.  Disneyland really out-did themselves on this ride.  They have re-created the Movie with Jack the Skeleton King down to the Gingerbread house with the real gingerbread smell! mmmmmm!


4.  Ghost Galaxy!  Space Mountain gets a very spooky makeover!!

5.  Crowd level!  This time of year is perfect for low crowds.  We were there on a level 4 day and a level 3 day.  They rate the crowds from 1-10, 1 being low, 10 being high.  We had no problem going on any ride we wanted, several times.  No wait times were longer than 15 minutes!

6.  Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Carnival!  This is like something right out of the movies.  No detail was spared.  A petting Zoo, Carnival games, crafts for the kids, treats, carved pumpkins and characters walking around with no wait to take pictures with.  I could have spent a whole day there just sitting and soaking in all the fun!  (I've heard this is the last year for this!  Sad!)



7.  The Mickey and Minnie dress up for Halloween!  And the
guests dress up too!  It was so fun walking around seeing everyone getting into the Halloween spirit!

8.  The Villains come out to play!  It's so fun to see some of the characters that they save for this time of year.



9.  The FOOD!  Disneyland already has the best food, but add the Halloween treats, and I'm in heaven!


10.  Family Fun at the Happiest place on earth.  I love starting off the Holiday season at Disneyland.


For more information on visiting Disneyland at Halloween time, go to
 https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/halloween-time-at-the-disneyland-resort/

We understand that not everyone enjoys the thrill of sticking their hands into an ooey - gooey pumpkin and ripping it's guts out!

So we rounded up links for some Adorable pumpkins that require no carving.

You can use real or faux pumpkins. 




1. Ribbons & Ric-Rack

2. Simple Ink Band

3. Batty


4. Hipster Family



5. Old Fashion Silhouette

6. Mummy

 7. Trick or Treat


8. Glam Witch Hat