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Falling for fall:

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Now’s the time when college football chatter is a hot topic at the office, caramel apple and pumpkin flavored drinks are available at your local coffee shop, the Pottery Barn Kids Halloween costume catalogue is delivered to your door step – there is no denying, signs of fall are everywhere. I love everything fall – decorations, events, and food. Yet, here I find myself, dusting off the same old fall decorations (didn’t I JUST put these away?) and putting them on display, again. Every year I tell myself I will shop the 70% off sales at the end of the season for new fall decorations. And every year, by the time those sales come around, I’m completely over the season and well on my way to winter depression. So this year, I found a few quick ways to spruce up that awesome autumn atmosphere in my home and prepare it for Old Man Winter. 1. Homemade potpourri: In the absence of a fall candle, I remembered my grandmother used to simmer a pot on the stove and it made her home smell like

5 Necessary Packing Supplies to Make Your Move Easier:

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Your upcoming move isn’t all about boxes . There are other items you’ll need to procure before you start packing . Here’s a look at some of the packing supplies you’ll need to prepare properly before moving day. Packing Paper This blank paper comes in handy when you need to wrap up glasses, plates, and other delicate items . Use it liberally on all your breakables to ensure they have a safe trip. And if you have space left in a box and you don’t want things to rattle around, simply crumple up some of this paper and wedge it into empty spaces. Bubble Wrap We know some of you are addicted to popping this popular wrap when you have down time after your move. But before your move, this plastic wrap is crucial for any particularly fragile items. Wrap it around anything breakable and double wrap your finest china. Once your stuff is transported safely, resume popping. Stretch Wrap Think of this plastic wrap as industrial-sized plastic wrap. If you have large items you’d

5 Necessary Packing Supplies to Make Your Move Easier:

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Your upcoming move isn’t  all  about  boxes . There are other items you’ll need to procure before you start  packing . Here’s a look at some of the packing supplies you’ll need to  prepare properly  before moving day. Packing Paper This blank paper comes in handy when you need to wrap up glasses, plates, and other delicate items . Use it liberally on all your breakables to ensure they have a safe trip. And if you have space left in a box and you don’t want things to rattle around, simply crumple up some of this paper and wedge it into empty spaces. Bubble Wrap We know some of you are addicted to popping this popular wrap when you have down time after your move. But  before  your move, this plastic wrap is crucial for any  particularly fragile  items. Wrap it around anything breakable and double wrap your finest china. Once your stuff is transported safely, resume popping. Stretch Wrap Think of this plastic wrap as industrial-sized plastic wrap. If you h