October Housekeeping
October 11, 2011
Start shopping (online) for Christmas cards.
Prepare materials for this year's Grateful Tree.
Walk around yard ~ make gardening notes for next year.
Plant spring bulbs.
Order Thanksgiving turkey at farmstand.
Brainstorm homemade gift ideas with the boys.
Launder all under-bedding and flannel sheets.
Turn and flip mattresses. Vacuum bed frame.
Clean out baking pantry; list items that need replacing.
Keep birdfeeders filled!
Clean carpets on a dry, breezy day.
Put away summer clothes. Sort through fall/winter clothes.
Purchase new slippers for all.
Make "autumnsauce," a spiced pear sauce. (EB can't have apples.)
Order natural Halloween candy early in month.
Organize Halloween costumes.
Plan Anniversary Brunch.
Prepare storm windows to go up November 1st.
Clean out gutters.
Rake. Rake. Rake.
(Jump in leaves and have hot cider after!)
Compost garden remains at end of month.
Have one last chiminea fire.
Drain garden hose; store away till spring.
Turn on gas fireplace.
Bring in rosemary, mint and thyme for the winter.
Visit pumpkin patch ~ make jack-o-lantern.
Watch It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.
:)