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  Did you know that there are more than one kind of pumpkin? Now this might seem a little silly. But growing up in the city, we only got pumpkins at Halloween for carving. I only just found out today that there are specific types just for cooking. I picked out a pumpkin for decoration because I thought it looked like "velvet," and found out when I went to pay for it that it is actually used for baking pies. I wish I could remember the name or the variety... Aren't they gorgeous!? Here's a website that seems to cover all the different types, plus types of gourds, recipes, carving and much more. Since it looks like I'm a newbie on pumpkins (who would have thought), do you have a preference on pumpkin varieties? Good recipes? I think this will be a perfect addition to the church kids community garden next year! More coming on that fall festival sign tomorrow.

One of my favorite things are owls. I became slightly obsessed while pledging in college. Then I inherited some from my grandparents (Isn't it amazing how much better you can see dust in photos; yuck!) . My friends started buying them as gifts. Now it's borderline hoarding. While most people think of owls as a Halloween or fall only decor piece, I would disagree. This is a new addition to my desk at work...  This guy spoke to me at our new local HomeGoods the other day. And even my husband suggested that we get him; so it was decidedly so. We have owl trivets, potholders and salt shakers, and just last week my my mother-in-law gave me an owl cookie jar. We have owl vases, a piggy bank, numerous statues, a few paintings, and even a door stop. Our dog also has an owl toy. And I have several pieces of owl jewelry. (Look for how-to monogram pumpkins on Sunday Check out my Instagram account for another sneak preview. ) Last year, inspired ...

Today is the day. Welcome to 31 days of everything fall... through my eyes. I love this writing challenge because it coincides with my anniversary and birthday and forces me to reflect on the past, relish in the present and resolve for the future. Here what you can expect from me: Printables & Word Art Pumpkins Recipes Owls Fun Fall Events Devotions Halloween treats & Celebrations I hope that you come along with me on a great fall adventure - hopefully the glitter won't get too thick! Also, check out this fall bucket list form Nifty Betty for some great ideas of activities and to-do's for you.  Part of the reason that makes October so awesome is opening my email inbox on Oct. 1. Because I get things like this... And this... And this... Why is this awesome? Who doesn’t like free things?! I love that celebrating doesn’t have to be confined to one day. We should treat every day like it’s our birthday; and treat everyone like it’s...

“There is a time for everything,      and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die,      a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal,      a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh,      a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,      a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up,      a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend,      a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate,      a time for war and a time for peace.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) Seasons change and so do the seasons of our lives. It’s funny to me how the two often coincide. ...