A Pumpkin Kind of Hodgepodge

Hello, dear friends.  I hope you are having a good week.  Aside from the humidity, mine has been a constructive one.  Tonight is book club which always promises to be a good time.

It's not only Hump Day, but it is also time to answer Joyce's thoughtful questions.

1.  Thursday (September 22) is the first official day of Autumn in this part of the world... how will you welcome the season?  I know some of you have been celebrating way too early, but it's official now so permission granted.  House Beautiful recently listed ten ways to make your home smell like Fall (you can read the list here).  What's a scent you love this time of year and how will you add it to your home?

Pumpkin candles and all fall scents are my very favorite.  Every time I go into Homegoods, I can't come out without another fall candle under my arm.  Don't worry; I pay for it first.

The Mister thinks I need to go to rehab for my candle addiction.  I told him I would go if he agrees to go for his goofy gadget dependency.

We are presently in mediation.

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2.  Apple pie or pumpkin pie?  Apple cake or pumpkin bread?Warm apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte?

Common Foodie

Steaming hot apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream makes me weak in the knees just thinking about it.

Sugarmama Cooks

Speaking of pumpkin bread...  I made it for #1 and Adorable Jonathon's visit.  When I was in the store buying the box ingredients, the Mister suggested I put some baby food in it to make it moist.  Hmmm...I thought he liked my pumpkin bread.

I grudgingly threw a pouch of this stuff in the batter, and I have to admit, it was delish!  But don't tell the Mister!!

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Finnish Food Girl

 I love warm Apple Cider and if it has a kick in it... all the better!

3.  Do you suffer from what is sometimes referred to as an afternoon slump?  What helps ward it off before it hits and/or what helps you shake it off once it's here?

I do suffer from mid-afternoon slumps, but lucky for me my girl Ellen comes on just about that time and snaps me right out of it.

4.  Ladies - how have your friendships with women inspired you or made you a better person?  

My inspiration comes from my buddy, Kate the Great.  Although she is battling a devastating disease, she never complains and finds humor in every situation.

5.  Are you a people pleaser?  If you said yes, do you think that's a good or bad thing?  If you said no,  do you wish you were more of a people pleaser?

My Mantra

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am definitely not a people pleaser.

I do wish, however, that more people were concerned about pleasing me.  Ahem, Mister.

6.  The seasons are a changin'... share a favorite song relating in some way to change (not necessarily season change, it could be change of any kind).

7.  What do you wish would never change?

My roots.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.  

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And speaking of candles... my #2 gave me a candle warmer a few years ago.  I guess she was sick of hearing the Mister telling me not to forget to blow out the candles.  I started using the warmer and I love it for a couple of reasons.  Along with it being safe, my candles last so much longer than when I light them.  

This is the one in my kitchen.  I turn it on in the morning and off in the afternoon it smells like I've been baking all day.

The best part is it's no calories!

What's your favorite thing about Fall?


Until next time...

How many more days, Mom?
I can't take it anymore!