How to Recycle Your Pumpkins

Wondering what to do with your jack o' lantern and decaying decorative pumpkins after Halloween? Compost your pumpkins! Pumpkin Palooza is a composting event held by Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services. From October 29 to November 13, 2022, take your pumpkins to one of these locations for environmentally friendly disposal: 1-66...

Style – The irresistible whimsy of Halloween pins and buttons

Happy October! The Halloween month is here! One way you can wear a little Halloween everyday is by wearing a little enamel pin or button...or two...or three...or five. You can find many styles at Hot Topic (online), like the sweet ghost above (less than $7), or Etsy (also online). Here are a few of my...

Upgrading Your Fall Home Decor

My name is Mary and I have had tacky fall decor. But Garrett LeChic changed all that. Now,  a big box of just-isn't-right is on its way to Goodwill. In this video, you will learn why glitter, signs and blow up yard figures are just plain tacky. But, hey, if you love it, you love...

Fall Fashion Trends 2020

Fashion is a product of the designer's creativity...but it also an indicator of the times. Fall 2020 fashion trends are influenced by the pandemic, widespread unemployment and other economic pressures, social activism and the fight for racial justice, concerns about the environment, LGBTQ pride, online shopping and challenges associated with social isolation. Perusing the fall...

Etsy Fall Faves You Didn’t Know You Wanted

Happy Autumnal Equinox! Today is the first day of fall and we get about 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime. I say we celebrate! Let's have pumpkin spice lattes and wear flannel shirts (okay, maybe not, it's supposed to be 90 degrees today!) Well, let's think about those things. And in the...

Fun Fall Looks That Won’t Break the Bank

I substitute teach, so my clothes have to meet a lot of criteria! Affordable and easy-to-wash (no dry cleaning, costs too much!) Versatile and coordinating, so I don't have to think too much about what I'm going to wear in the morning. Fun colors and accessible styles kids like and also meet the school dress...