::prepping

I LOVE this weather. Fall has always been my favorite season and to get ready I've been doing the following:

- Searching for those perfect crock-pot recipes. Made vegetable soup yesterday (aka: the Only thing I know how to make in the crock pot). I've found several recipes online and I plan to steal my mother's gumbo recipe...Can't wait to try these out. I found a recipe for an Apple-Coconut Crisp. I just about started drooling when I read it. It makes alot though, so I'll need to invite people over to eat it. :)

- Adding pieces to my fall wardrobe. It might be because of the economy, but I've found some great deals lately. Coupons always help (thanks mom!). Already got 3 new pair of boots, a handful of sweaters, a new leather jacket (woot!!), and a few others things. There are still things left to get...but that's for another paycheck. Don't want the hubs freaking out ;)

- Busting out those pumpkin scented candles. (Cinnamon scented are next!!)

- Getting those fall decorations out. I know I've already mentioned it on here, so I won't belabor the fact. I will say that my MIL planted beautiful yellow and white mums in a planter which will be showcased in my backyard and there are 2 new pumpkins by the front door.

- Wearing house shoes. It was actually cold enough last night in the house that I wore both sleeves AND my house shoes. Yay!