Fall Date Ideas

***UPDATED 9/2/23***

Jay and I try and take time to do something fun every week, whether be a lunch date, hike in the park, or shopping at Goodwill. Yes, I said Goodwill, we both like finding a good deal. When it comes to the Fall season, there can be some unique things to do. Here are a few of our favorite things to do and we hope you can take time with your loved one to reconnect and just have fun together. 

• The Pumpkin Patch - Typically we go to the pumpkin patch with our grandson but we have gone alone and had a great time. We have a favorite place called Snead's Farm and it's an awesome place to hang out. Find your favorite pumpkin patch. 
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• Take a Drive to the Mountains - this is always a favorite thing to do for Jay and myself. Looking at the changing leaves is just a beautiful sight. You can't say there's no God when you look at His handiwork in creation.

  

  Skyline Drive

  
  
• Go for a Hike - This is a great time to talk and get some exercise. Sometimes it's hard to get into some good conversations when you are watching kids or your job just takes it out of you. Jay and I have had some interesting chats on our hikes plus its gorgeous scenery. We also have wonderful places to hike in our neck of the woods. Do you have a favorite hiking place?

  

  Wilderness Presidential Resort

  
  

• Visit Downtown - This is a great place to go for a walk and look at the decorations, there are some quaint shops and restaurants downtown. You can find some gems in your home downtown. We'd love to know where your favorite downtown is located.

Rising Sun Tavern Fredericksburg, VA 

• Watch a Movie at Home - When watching a movie at home, I try and have all the fun things that go along with it, such as dollar store boxed candy and lots of popcorn along with our favorite drinks. October is a great time to watch horror flicks if you dare. It's not a horror film but Sleepy Hollow is a favorite of ours. Another plus to watching movies at home, you can cuddle up with each other. Who doesn't like cuddling?
  
  
  
• Play a Game - We found this cool game called Farkle which is a dice game. My husband is a little competitive and he likes this game because you keep score. I actually bought it at the Dollar Tree but if you can't find it there, you can find it on Amazon. It's a hoot of a game! Do you have a favorite game you like to play?
  
  
  
• Apple Picking - we have not done this date yet and I think we will this year. I love apples and Jay's favorite pie is apple pie. Sounds like a plan! 
  
• Build a Fire - We have been enjoying our firepit all year. This can be a nice time to sip on a beer, wine, or something hot and maybe make some s'mores. I love Pumpkin Spice anything and a hot PS tea in my Tervis sure hits the spot. Our chairs are far apart in our firepit area, maybe we should sit closer. What do you think? 

  

  
  

We hope you enjoyed this week's blog post. Please share with us the fun dates you have during the autumnal season. Keep the spark alive!

Stay safe and healthy,

Kelly

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De-skunking Our Dog and Home

***UPDATED 9/2/23***

Recently my dog had an encounter with a skunk. YES, a skunk. He went out for his 5 a.m. morning pee break and came back in before we knew he was sprayed by a skunk and headed directly to our grandson's room, luckily our grandson wasn't in there and rubbed his face all over his bed. Not knowing that my husband was dealing with this, he decided to wake me up after he had already given him his first bath. We bathed him 3 times that morning and took him to the groomers mid-afternoon. 

For the second bath, I did a little research on what to bathe him in and found a homemade solution from The Prairie Homestead, which worked a bit but didn't do the trick that I would have liked.

Here's the recipe if you are interested in DIY:

• 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide (this is the kind you find in the first aid section of your average grocery store. It’s very cheap.)
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1-2 drops of liquid dish soap (optional)
• 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil (optional–but adds extra deodorizing power)
• Rubber Gloves (optional, but highly recommended…)
• Bucket

Make sure you wear gloves! Mix together the peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap. Stir well and then quickly apply to the dry dog, being careful not to splash any in his eyes. Thoroughly work the solution in his coat. It should cover and permeate as much of the hair as possible.

Allow the dog to “soak” for around 5 minutes.

A chemical reaction is occurring which actually neutralizes the odor. This is why you must use it before the peroxide and soda are finished with their reaction. It can not be made ahead of time and stored.

After the waiting period, thoroughly rinse the dog with water.

For the third bath, I took a trip to PetSmart and found this product Nature's Miracle® Skunk Odor Remover. It did take more of the smell away from the dog and it worked rather well on clothing and our carpets. This particular bottle has a lavender scent. Follow the instructions on the bottle.

I put this in a spray bottle and sprayed the house with it and it did help temporarily. I added it to my shampooer and shampooed my rugs. I do believe that helps a lot.

I also found a DIY to try and neutralize the smell in the house from Simply Earth using essential oils and a diffuser. It makes the home smell wonderful. I didn't have the Lemon Eucalyptus or the Blood Orange essential oil so I substituted it with Lemon, Eucalyptus, and a Citrus blend.

Defeat the Reek Diffuser Blend Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 drop of Clove Essential Oil
• 1 drop of Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 2 drops of Blood Orange Essential Oil

Instructions

• Add essential oils to the diffuser and diffuse in an open room.
  
• To make a masterblend of this recipe use a 5 mL bottle from your Big Bonus Box and add 25 drops of Clove Essential Oil, 25 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil, and 50 Blood Orange Essential Oil. Shake to mix and label. 

We can still smell the skunk on his face after a week but the house smells so much better now. 

Another thing to consider when opening windows, make sure you don't open the windows that are near the spray spot. We found out the hard way and we couldn't figure out why it kept smelling like a skunk in our bedroom and determined the skunk sprayed our dog near our bedroom window. Live and learn! :)

I hope and pray you never encounter a skunk but if you or your pet get sprayed just maybe these tips will help you on your journey to de-skunking :)

If you have helpful tips on this subject, we would be glad to hear from you. Please comment!

Stay safe and healthy,

     Kelly

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Senior Discounts, Perks and More

****UPDATED 9/2/23****

If you happen to be in our age bracket of 50+, you will love this blog post. It's all about DISCOUNTS!! Who doesn't love discounts? There are many perks to getting older and we are here to help you find them.

I remember the first time someone offered me a senior discount and was highly offended. I'm sure it was because of my prematurely gray hair. The young cashier asked me if I qualify for a senior discount and I said absolutely NOT! I happen to be in my 40's, thank you very much!

Now that I can actually receive discounts, I'm happy to say YES, thank you very much!

Senior Discounts: What You Should Know

• As of 2023, many businesses have done away with their senior discounts, but the following companies still slash prices for older adults, as well as veterans, and low-income individuals.
• For many companies on this list, the specific senior discounts vary by location, so be sure to check with your local stores to confirm discount availability.
• Some stores, like Kohl’s, offer senior discounts on particular days of the week.

Check out these links to senior discounts and SAVE!!!

The 78 Best Senior Discounts to Use in 2023

•  From cheaper food to saving on travel, you can get all kinds of senior citizen discounts if you're 50 or older.

Senior Discounts

Your Guide to Finding the Best Deals and Senior Discounts

Brads Deals

• More For Less Discounts for People Over 50.

The Ultimate List of Senior Discounts for age 50+

HUGE LIST OF SENIOR DISCOUNTS 2023

Senior citizens make up a large portion of the population and many discounts and free services are available to them. Sometimes seniors can even get discounts for things like health care, prescriptions, food, recreation, and travel. 

I hope this helps you in your journey to find great deals and get that well-deserved senior discount. If you haven't arrived at the senior level yet, pass this on to someone who can enjoy the savings now.

Do you know of other websites that offer great deals for seniors? Please comment and share. We are all in this together.

Keep it sassy,

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Skittles Candy Coated Popcorn Recipe Review

***UPDATED 9/2/23***

 

I always like to try to make recipes with popcorn. I found this recipe that I thought would be fun and taste great.

The recipe was found here at Penny Pinchin Mom.

Skittles Candy Coated Popcorn

Ingredients:

4 cups of popcorn (plain, unsalted)

4 oz. butter or margarine

1/2 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup of Skittles® (use one flavor for each batch)

Waxed paper

Instructions or better yet what I did:

1. Separated candies by color.

2. Popped the popcorn and placed it in a bowl, set aside.

3. Put a sheet of waxed paper on the counter.

4. Melted butter with brown sugar on the stove on low heat. Stirred frequently to avoid scorching.

5. Pour in Skittles® candies. Stir until melted (you need to mash them down to help them dissolve).

6. Pour the hot candy mixture over the top of the popcorn & use a spatula to fold in the mixture until the popcorn is well covered. DO THIS QUICKLY!

7. Put the popcorn on waxed paper and spread thinly to allow it to cool.

My review:

I was expecting more flavor because candies by themselves have great flavor but when I mixed it with brown sugar and butter, it took some of that sour flavor away. The most time-consuming part was to separate the candy by color.

I don't think I will make this recipe again because of the flavor not being strong enough candy flavor. 

Thanks,

Cathy

The Sassy Silver Sisters

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