Getting ready for autumn

WHAT happened to summer?  We didn't get enough beach time in, sitting on outside patios or time at the cottage. It rolled, no raced, into September. The summer fun list does not have enough boxes ticked. If you still have summer weather get out there and make the most of it. If you are ready for autumn (seriously?) here are a few things to start on:

• Pumpkins and gourds are out so if you like to decorate with these colorful items now is the time to pick them up.
• Check your candles and essential oils - do you have your fall scents ready? If not start picking them up. 
• If you didn't take your winter coats and jackets to the cleaners in the spring, get off your butt and take them in now (before you need them).
• We hate to actually type these words out but....... if you have an extensive Christmas buying list now is the time to start picking items up. We only have X many pay cheques before the big day.
• Check your fall/winter makeup - check expiry dates and see if you need to pick up any trending lipstick colors!
• September is usually the month when classes and courses start back up. Check your libraries, university and community centers for what is going on. 

Let us know what you are up to this autumn and anything we should be putting on out "to do" lists.