There are many different “rituals” families engage in throughout different seasons and occasions. For some of us, that first gust of chill wind in the fall brings on the nesting instinct. Mary Ann shared this with us in her Baking Day and Reaching Out to Nature articles.
Don’t forget to check out the Home Blog archives for past autumn articles as well to see how other writers feed the need to nest. Or, check out past tips for preparing for the holidays and colder weather. I had to share my favorite ways to welcome cool weather too, and I’d like to hear about yours as well, in What do You like to do when the Cold Winds Blow?
A few holiday and entertaining tips made it into this week’s collection as well, beginning with an idea for a Beautiful, Edible Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Tips for more Functional Thanksgiving Entertaining. If you plan to use flowers in your holiday décor, see these Flower Arranging Tips. If you’re having guests this holiday season, it’s important that they can find your home, so take a look at All About House Numbers.
When it comes to cleaning, there was a nice assortment of articles this week to help you tackle various chores. From Easy Paint Clean up Tips and How to Clean Marble to A Clean Coffee Pot and Using Borax. Everyone hopes to say No More Mildew and tips for Removing Candle Wax from Carpet are always helpful.
You might also need some other Quick, Temporary Fixes, especially if your home improvement project list is bigger than your block of time for tackling such tasks. If time is a problem, you can also find ways to Shape up Your Guest Room in No Time.
When it comes to household products, there seem to be more and more recalls all the time and it’s scary when a Toy is Recalled for Mimicking Date Rape Drug if Ingested. Hopefully, you have been able to avoid assorted recalled products. Helpful shopping tips are still always a plus, so don’t miss Your Guide to Water Purifiers.