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Fall Is Here!

The leaves are turning, the nights now have a bit of a chill in the air.  Everywhere you look you can find goodies made with pumpkin, lattes, scones, pies, ice cream.  The list goes on and on.  There are a lot of reasons that fall is my favorite season, but fires in the fireplace are my favorite thing of all.  I stack floor pillows on the hearth and grab my Kindle and read all evening long. Continue reading Fall Is Here!

The Winter Blahs!

There gets to be a time,  even in a winter lover’s heart, that all the snow, slush and short days become a annoyance at best, and our thoughts turn to a yearning for spring.  Don’t blame the poor groundhog, we were destined for 6 more weeks of winter anyway, but what can we do to make those weeks go by faster?

Get busy!  A new workout, project or even a short vacation can slingshot your emotions enough to propel you to spring.  Even a weekend away from the monotony can help boost your spirits.  If that is not possible, try a small home improvement project or even just a night in front of the fire with a good book.

Whatever you do, break out of your routine a bit and spring will be here before you know it!