A bright sunny day with temperatures going to the low 60's and no rain!
Yesterday I was able to get the peonies and roses pruned. Today I want to finish the raised garden beds and the hydrangeas by the front steps. That will leave the garden plot by the back of the house. I should probably sweep off the leaves on the deck...there are a ton of them. And I need to collect all the potted planters that surround the entryway. I like to clean out the pots getting them ready for next year's crop.
The herbs in the greenhouse are continuing the grow with the exception of both basil plants...I'm not sure what's wrong but if I can't coaxed them back to health I may try to replant.
I have continued to finish the mass made notebooks. These are for the guild to use as prizes when they play games to fill in when programs are short.
So, have you begun thinking about the winter holidays and what plans you might want to make. If you're like me, those plans will be dictated by the economy, especially my own. I'm looking at ways to save while still having a joy filled celebration. Maybe more experiences and less physical gift giving. Although, for some, like children, gifts can be an important part, maybe just one or two instead of many.
I would suggest checking your local thrift stores as regularly as possible to find either new, or gently used items for giving, for decorating or if needed. I remember when I was staying with a wonderful family in Portland, Maine the Christmas Celebration was definitely joy filled with no stress. They had one highly suggested rule for gift giving. Gifts had to be either made or thrifted -perferably nothing new. The focus was experience like preparing together a great meal, singing carols, baking cookies, inviting friends for potluck or even just to share a cup of coffee.
When you think back over past celebrations what do you remember most? Was it the gifts you received? Or was it the memories of doing something fun with family and friends? Most will not remember gifts. That may make you want to re-evaluate your plans and aim them more to memory making activities.
That's all for now...have an amazing day...
Talk with you tomorrow...