Fall is my favorite time of the year!

Happy November Y'all!! The last week has been full of fun Fall things- Fall costume parties, baking yummy treats, soups, new Fall boots and lots of raking + landscaping. I love this time of year!

The hubby and I made pumpkin shaped cheese straws together

 My fail at a cute Fall photo

 Turmeric Ginger Latte- my new favorite drink!

Lentil soup with carrots, celery & onions

  I signed up for ShoeDazzle and ordered these boots + another pair!

We also renewed our Costco Membership & picked up some healthy eats

Target run + Starbucks is always necessary!

We also have been working so much on landscaping- planting crepe myrtle trees, fruit trees, blueberry and blackberry bushes. I am so excited to have a fruit orchard! Today I am going to work on raking pine-straw to put in the beds and cleaning up the concrete from pouring our drive + well house. This weekend we are planning to have a huge bonfire + hot cocoa, so I'm really looking forward to that!

Lately, I have  been making lots of things from scratch- coconut milk, almond milk, almond flour, larabars & chocolate chips. There are so many additives in processed foods, that I prefer making my own foods at home, even though it takes more work. I just ordered more cacao along with some other health items, so hopefully it comes in soon so I can make the hubby chocolate chip cookies.

What fun things do you do in the Fall?

How We Celebrated Our Valentine's Day

As per usual, we had a quiet Valentine's Day. I personally don't like going out on Valentine's Day because it's just so busy and chaotic. There's nothing romantic about being crammed next to other couples in a loud restaurant- thanks, but no thanks. 

So we always opt to stay in & celebrate Valentine's Day every year at home- just the two of us with chocolates, champagne or wine, flowers, cards-you get the idea. And my sweet hubby surprised me with an orchid- it's kind of our thing :)

Catching up!

 Trying out our new grill!

 Staining underneath the deck//

 Creating for my Etsy Shop//

 Set up a temporary area downstairs for my Etsy Shop Creations

Hubby built another scaffolding area to finish last bit of siding

 Last few veggies from our Organic garden

 Brainstorming goals + future//

Sponsor Flyer that I created for an Alzheimer's Fundraising Event//

 Lots of painting trim, rafters this month

 Yes, I did watch 50 shades of Grey and I liked it- not as intense as I was expecting//

Reading lots of books- learning + growing (have 20 currently on hold at the Library)

The photos pretty much sum up what I have been up to the past month. We went to Atlanta last week for the hubby to take his Final Exam and he did great & made an 80! (and that is without really studying). I have been working on eliminating stress from my life and trying to get back to being healthy and normal. I have been doing so much reflecting on my life and goals and reading lots of books- growing and learning. 

This weekend has been great- on Friday, I was inspired and started cleaning the garage and made myself an area to create. I got out the sewing machine and actually sewed a tote bag and I also created one sign and it just felt so natural- I love creating beautiful things! I also have some vintage goods that I will be listing on Etsy today- I am so excited to open my Etsy Shop again!

That's pretty much what I have been up to. It finally stopped raining, so I am headed back outside to finish staining deck boards.

 Hope that you all are having a lovely weekend!