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Here is a great way to dress up plain boots. My daughter is not too fond of her plain and boring ( yet waterproof and warm...) boots. So we gave them a makeover using the sleeves from an old sweater.

Just cut off the sleeves, trim to fit boots and hem.

I will go to the base thrift store on Thursday to find some pink, bright colored sweaters.

Now she can change the look of the boots.

Many Blessings,
Melanie

Decorate with glitter, pompoms etc.

(We will finish these ornaments over the

 weekend, we ran out of glitter!!!!!!)

Decorating for Thanksgiving does not have to come with a hefty price tag. The material for the curtain was $2. The fabric for the table runner was also $2. I keep the centerpiece (basket with pine cones, dried orange slices with my dehydrator, cinnamon sticks from a gift) year round, I just add a few things for the holidays. The basket was $5. Pine cones: Free, collected during an afternoon walk. I keep them scented with a few drops of cinnamon oil every few weeks. I added some leaves: Free and a garland I bought 90% off last year for 75 cents. The gourds cost $1.50. Centerpiece Total: $ 7.25

There are no measurements.
Mix according to your liking the following:
- crushed cinnamon
- orange peel (I use my dehydrator for leftover peels, or dry on a cooling rack)
- cloves
- crushed bay leaves
- (optional allspice berries)

Add 2 tablespoons of mix to a small pot filled with water, let simmer on stove. When finished flush mix down garbage disposal for a nice clean scent.

Add 1 tablespoon of mix to a bowl of water, microwave on high for about 3 minutes ( keep an eye on the water so it doesn't boil over), let sit for about 5 minutes, remove mix and the wipe down microwave with a towel. The steam loosens all the splatters and leaves a nice fresh smell!

I just love the colors of Fall.

Here is a real easy way to preserve those beautiful leaves:


-       Melt wax in double boiler or use the melted wax from a candle melted on a warmer, just make sure it is of light color. We happened to use a vanilla candle; the scent is an added bonus.

-       Dip leaves once, lay on wax paper to dry

-       I prefer to press the leaves for a few days in a heavy book, but it is not necessary.

-       Add to your table centerpiece or mantle

 

Many Harvest Blessings from our Home to Yours,

Melanie