Happy First Day of Fall

...and you know what that means...

I admit it--I LOVE pumpkin spice!

Except this

Here's a list (although not complete)

• Twinings Chai Pumpkin Spice Tea
•  Nestlé Coffee-Mate Pumpkin Spice
• Green Mountain Coffee Pumpkin Spice K-Cups
• McCafe Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee
• Nonni’s Pumpkin Spice Biscotti
• Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
• Pillsbury Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Flavored Chips
• Keebler Pumpkin Spice Fudge Stripe Cookies
• Pumpkin Spice Oreos
• Hostess Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
• Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Milanos
• Eggo Seasons Pumpkin Spice Waffles
• Belvita Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Biscuits
• Puffins Pumpkin Cereal
• Quaker Pumpkin Spice Instant Oatmeal
• Kellog's Pumpkin Spice Miniwheats
• Krusteaz Light & Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix
• Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts
• Pillsbury Pumpkin Pie Toaster Strudel
• Pillsbury Grands! Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
• Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Bagels
• Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice English Muffins
• Arnold Pumpkin Spice and Roasted Seeds
• Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese
• Country Crock Pumpkin Spice Butter
• GoGo Squeeze Pumpkin Spice Applesauce
• Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Swirl Bread
• Jet-Puffed Pumpkin Spice Mallows
• Hershey’s Pumpkin Spice Kisses
• M&Ms Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Extra Pumpkin Spice Gum
• Cedar’s Pumpkin Spice Hummus
• Larabar Pumpkin Pie
• Jif Whips Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Kashi Pumpkin Spice Flax Crunchy Granola Bars
• Food Should Taste Good Harvest Pumpkin Tortilla Chips
• Cosmos Pumpkin Spice Puffed Corn
• Garrett's Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Popcorn
• Planters Pumpkin Spice Almonds
• Terra Pumpkin Spice Sweets
• Duncan Hines Decadent Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Mix
• Betty Crocker Pumpkin Bar Mix
• J.R. Watkins Pumpkin Spice Extract
• Nestlé Toll House Pumpkin Spice Baking Morsels
• So Delicious Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Coconut Milk
• Maine Root Pumpkin Pie Soda
• Kahlúa Rum Pumpkin Spice Coffee Liqueur
• Alaskan Pumpkin Ale
• Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale
• Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie Vodka
• Magic Hat Wilhelm “Scream” Pumpkin Ale
• Leinenkugel’s Harvest Patch Shandy
• Samuel Adams Fat Jack Double Pumpkin
• Chobani Pumpkin Harvest Flip
• Yoplait Light Pumpkin Pie Yogurt
• Noosa Pumpkin Yoghurt
• Siggi’s 2% Pumpkin & Spice Yogurt
• Ciao Bella Pumpkin Sea Salt Caramel Gelato
• Baskin Robbins Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
• Talenti Pumpkin Pie Gelato
• Ben & Jerry Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
• 365 Organic Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Haha, you're welcome!

Feel free to comment and add to the list of  ALL THINGS pumpkin spice!

Crisp Cool Days

Aaaaaahhhhhhh...Autumn is upon us. This is truly my favorite time of year. You can play outside without being attacked by a kazillion bugs. Or passing out from heatstroke. And everyone gets nice rosy nip of color on their cheeks and nose. The garden is done for the season and is slowly withering. I can take stock of what worked and what didn't (I can take all of the winter season to figure out the new plan for the planting season in Spring)

The trees are beginning to have their leaves changing colors from the bright crisp green to blazing golds, reds, purples and browns. 

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The air once perfumed by lingering smell of florals have been replaced with the rich, earthy smells of burning leaves and  wood.

The aromas of grilling out have been replaced with thick bubbling soup and warm crusty beads.

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Pretty soon there will be a slew of fall festivals. I don't know about you but I am so ready for this season!

Be thankful

Another year is nearly over and I cannot believe next week is Thanksgiving!  I must admit this is really my favorite time of year. Nature has painted the landscape with gorgeous earth toned colors of orange, brown, yellow, red and purple. We are  tantalized with the spicy smells of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.  The air is crisp and cool. And there's nothing like cozying up on the sofa, after a long day, with nice hot cup of chai tea.

I know many preparations are under way to accommodate family and friends for Thanksgiving Day. Make your  home inviting and cheerful throughout.

Welcome your friends and family with with a nice arrangement of bittersweet and gourds.

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Set the mood for your entire house. Keep it simple. Drawing inspiration from nature.

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Have lots of soft pillows and and a cozy blanket. Great for those long conversations (or quick naps!)

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What's more cozy than a fireplace? Here's a great example of a well decorated hearth.

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The heart of every home is the kitchen!

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You need a place to wash your hands!

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And a place to eat...

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And now that your belly is full it is time to sleep...

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I hope  that everyone takes a moment from their hurry scurry lives, to be thankful, to enjoy the time you have with friends and family, to savor every moment and to enjoy the beauty all around us.