(ARA) – The beginning of the new school year means busy mornings for both mom and the kids. We rush out of bed, shower and get dressed, wake up the kids and give them breakfast, and make sure they catch the bus on time. The routine may be chaotic, but it gets both you and [...]

(ARA) – The arrival of autumn brings cool, crisp air and colored leaves, but for many parents, fall signifies a return to routines. Beach toys have been replaced with homework and lazy summer days have turned into bustling fall schedules. But don’t worry – there are several things you can do to keep the fun [...]

(ARA) – That first chilly autumn morning is the perfect reminder that when winter arrives it can be sudden, often leaving homeowners unprepared for the plumbing problems associated with cold weather. The number of frozen pipe claims nearly tripled nationally from 2008 to 2009, to more than 26,000 claims. This hassle and extra expense is [...]

(NC)—With the beautiful colours, and the harvest moon, autumn is the perfect time to let your inner photographer shine. To help capture those iconic fall moments, Matt Lewis, digital technology and photography professional at Black’s Photography, offers these helpful tips: Pets and children—Short attention spans make awesome candid photography. Rake a big pile of leaves [...]

Sit back, relax and listen to the beautiful song “Autumn Leaves” by Doris Day.  It is dreamy and makes me want to frolic in the leaves.  Enjoy!

Red & Gold Block Floral Table Runner ($24.95).  This beautiful runner is in shades of Gold and Red and would be perfect for Autumn Decor and on a Thanksgiving dinner table. Artificial Mixed Leaves Wreath (Clearance price of $29.88).  I typically loathe fake flowers but find this wreath to be quite lovely and priced just [...]

Autumn is the time to be cozy by the fire or snuggled up on a blanket and watch some comforting movies.  Here is a list of some possible movie choices for this Autumn Season: Baby Boom (1987) – this is a sweet and touching story about a cut-throat business executive living in New York City [...]

I adore Autumn.  I think pretty much everything about it is magical.  It goes by way too quickly for me, but I’m thankful I currently live in a part of the United States where I get to experience the changing of the seasons.  That said I thought I would compile a list of the few [...]