Tag Archives: autumn

Even More Fall Foliage Travel Deals

Have you made your travel plans to view the fall foliage yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Peak leaf-peeping season is just a few short weeks away and hotels around the country are offering some spectacular savings. Here are a few of the best fall deals from coast to coast: CALIFORNIA If you have never been to Mammoth, California (nestled amidst the Sierra Nevada range) now is the time to visit. Right now the Mammoth Mountain Inn is offering a “Fall Colors” discount on its rooms. For example, you can stay in a one-bedroom for just $139 a … Continue reading →

Fall Decorating: Some Autumn Ideas

Whew! I woke up with a little chill this morning. Somehow, summer seems to have slipped into fall without a warning. It’s not officially fall for a couple more weeks, but it is starting to feel like it. I have also begun noticing slight color changes in the scenery. For the most part, things are still green, but the grass and some plants and trees are just beginning to turn. I’m excited. I live in the Ozark Mountains and I have great scenery everywhere I look, but it is magnificent during the fall when the leaves are changing. I will … Continue reading →

The Portent of a Summer Rain

We have been in a reluctant limbo–the four of us here in our little family. We are clinging to summer and yet, in just a matter of days or a couple weeks, we know that another school year will start up and Fall will be showing her colorful face. We’ve been this way before, we’re old hats, we know how it goes. This morning, I woke to the sound of rain and a rare, gray, rainy, mid-August day. It just isn’t normal for us to have rain this time of year and I cannot help but acknowledge that it is … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Your Autumn Photographs

I probably enjoy scrapbooking the autumn season far more than I love scrapbooking any other time of year. With the snow and ice all around me, I actually miss the natural colors of fall. The greens and browns, the oranges and reds. They are beautiful to look at, and I absolutely love incorporating them into my layouts. It’s not only challenging but it’s fun and takes me back to those crisp autumn days before the white blanket covered my world. Our leaves in Missouri changed early this year, so I was able to snap many pictures for several weeks of … Continue reading →

Creative Autumn Ideas for the Budget Conscious Mom

Because I am such a frugal mom, decorating for Halloween can be challenging for us as a family. I prefer to avoid the limited decorations that are holiday exclusive to Halloween. So often, we make our own and the things that I purchase go towards the autumn season rather than the Halloween season. Several years ago I tried some new things that helped add some spice to the autumn season, didn’t break the bank and I was able to put up from the end of September until I began decorating for Christmas. I thought I’d share a few of them … Continue reading →

Frugal Halloween Decorations Made By Hand (2)

More fun and frugal ideas for decorating are offered here. I gave you a couple yesterday in Frugal Halloween Decorations Made By Hand (1). I enjoy making my Halloween decorations because it saves money, and is a great family activity. Here are a few more ideas to get you going and get you in that creative Halloween spirit! Pots, Pots and More Pots I love decorating with clay pots. Painting on them for some reason is a huge tension release. And holiday time is a great time to have some fun. You can use these pots to hold candy, plants … Continue reading →

Frugal Halloween Decorations Made By Hand (1)

Halloween is a fun family time with crafts and decorations that can be made. Decorating a home at Halloween can be a whole family affair from the cutest pumpkins to the scariest monsters and skeletons. Except buying all the fun Halloween decorations can be expensive. Instead, consider making your own out of things you might already have. Save money, be creative, have fun and still be able to decorate for this spooky holiday. Candle Path Lights You’ve seen them. Those cute little bag style candle holders with cut outs that you are supposed to set along your driveway, sidewalk or … Continue reading →

Daring Frugal Ideas for Autumn Decorating

As mentioned before, Fall is my favorite season, and of course I love to decorate the house to reflect that. From a wreath on my door to simple decorations around my home, I love bringing fall indoors and enjoying it. These ideas that I have used have come from all over the places, but every single one of them is an inexpensive alternative to a more pricey store bought version. Saving money is important to me, family time is even more important. So while I am keeping money in my wallet, I am able to combine my love for crafts … Continue reading →

Halloween Candles for Decorating

I love candles! They are probably my favorite “year-round” decorations. I have them everywhere, in almost every room. Some just sit by themselves and others have fancy holders or plates they sit in or on. Most people only associate candles on Halloween with pumpkins that have been carved, and although that’s true and a great way to use some, there are still other ideas to use them. Here is an extremely frugal idea, that is nice for adults who celebrate Halloween. Not all of us “love” all the spooky decorations and costumes at Halloween time. In fact, I prefer decorations … Continue reading →

Preparing Your Yard For Fall—Part 2: Pruning and Planting

If you thought prepping your home’s interior for the change of seasons took a lot of planning and work, you must not have started tackling your yard. Readying your yard for autumn can be just as challenging and labor intensive. However, if you start early and create a checklist you will likely have everything done in time for Christmas (I’m kidding). In all seriousness, creating a master plan will go a long way in helping you accomplish the following tasks: Fall Pruning Fall’s cool weather provides the ideal climate to get outside and prune those woody plants. However, don’t get … Continue reading →