When the first days of October hit, I am ready for fall decor and fall activities. Summer is really and truly over, and it's time to get out the autumn comfy clothes, put a pot of soup on the stove to simmer, and light autumn scented candles. Decorating our homes for the season shouldn't be difficult or lots of trouble. Here are some simp
When the first days of October hit, I am ready for fall decor and fall activities. Summer is really and truly over, and it's time to get out the autumn comfy clothes, put a pot of soup on the stove to simmer, and light autumn scented candles. Decorating our homes for the season shouldn't be difficult or lots of trouble. Here are some simple tips for making your home drift into the season easily:
Some small and simple touches can change your home into a cozy and inviting haven.
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"It was only a sunny smile
and little it cost in the giving,
but like morning light
it scattered the night
and made the day worth living."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald
Let us make a decision to live simply and lovingly in this season of change. The days are growing shorter, with the sun going down earlier in the autumn. We tend to settle in at this tim
"It was only a sunny smile
and little it cost in the giving,
but like morning light
it scattered the night
and made the day worth living."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald
Let us make a decision to live simply and lovingly in this season of change. The days are growing shorter, with the sun going down earlier in the autumn. We tend to settle in at this time of year. Our homes hopefully become even more a place of comfort and peace, a sanctuary and place of rest away from the weary world. I read a quote by Marcus Aurelius which said: "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore, guard accordingly."
"As a man thinks, so is he."
Proverbs 23:7
Ten Tips for Positive Thinking:
The leaves are beginning to fall at my house. One of the things I loved about this old house when we bought it was the large oak trees surrounding the house. I still love them; however, I never thought about keeping the leaves picked up, trees trimmed and cared for. Lots of work, and every fall I have a love-hate relationship with the wo
The leaves are beginning to fall at my house. One of the things I loved about this old house when we bought it was the large oak trees surrounding the house. I still love them; however, I never thought about keeping the leaves picked up, trees trimmed and cared for. Lots of work, and every fall I have a love-hate relationship with the work.
Thinking about fall always brings me to recipes, good smells coming from he kitchen, and yummy foods. I also like to find easy recipes because I'm all about easy and simple, yet tasty foods.
Autumn Crescent Rolls
Take an 8 oz pkg. of crescent rolls and lay them out on a cookie sheet as directed.
Filling:
1/4 c. butter softened
1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 t. ground cinnamon
Optional (add 1 t. pumpkin pie spice is desired)
Preheat oven to 375.
Mix butter, sugar, and cinnamon and spread over the top of the triangles. Then roll the triangles into crescent shapes. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
Glaze:
1/2 c. powered sugar
1 to 2 T milk
1/2 t. vanilla extract
Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over slightly cooled crescent rolls. Serve warm.
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