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The Best Fall Bucket List

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  Embrace the magic of the autumn season with our curated list of the best fall bucket list activities. As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in all things cozy, festive, and nature-inspired. From scenic drives through vibrant foliage to pumpkin patch adventures and Halloween festivities, this guide will inspire you to make the most of this enchanting time of year. Whether you're looking for outdoor escapades, creative DIY projects, or delicious seasonal recipes, there's something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate the beauty of fall. Don’t forget to print out the FREE Fall Bucket List located at the end of this post. Scenic Drives to Enjoy Autumn Colors Let's face it, there's nothing quite like cruising down the road with a pumpkin spice latte in hand, surrounded by a sea of fiery red, orange, and yellow leaves. Whether you're taking a leisurely drive through the countryside or tackling the hairpin t...

Easy DIY Fire Starters

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We love our fire pit and use it year-round. My husband has become a great fire starter but we found out that having a little help makes it less work to get the fire going.  I’ve been making these fire starter rolls for a couple of years now and they’re super easy and cost little to nothing to make.  Materials you need: Cardboard tubes Dryer Lint Cookie Tin Candles Wax paper Empty can or a wax pouring pot Essential oils, if you desire Pan with water Potholder Instructions : Create a double boiler by placing the empty can or pot in the pan with water. Make sure the can is clean and dry. Place the candle into the can/pot. Heat the water to melt the candle wax. Drop a few drops of essential oils in the hot wax and stir. (Below are some essential oils you may use if you would like to keep the mosquitos away.) Line the bottom of the tin with wax paper. Stand the cardboard tubes up on the end in the cookie tin.   Stuff some lint into each tube. Leave a bit of room to tuck the wa...

Happy Birthday to Cathy and our SSS Review of The Black Bear Bistro

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHY  to the oldest of the three of us!! We sisters always get together for our birthdays by going out for lunch. This month happens to be Cathy's birthday and she picked the Black Bear Bistro in Warrenton, Virginia. Old Town Warrenton is a quaint little town with lots of charm. Upon entering the Black Bear Bistro we noticed right away they had a terrace we could eat our lunch on this beautiful fall day. The waitress told us we could chose anywhere we would like to sit and of course, in SSS fashion we sat down, ordered our drinks and then decided to change tables. Our waitress was gracious and said, "by all means sit where you are most comfortable". At this point during the lunch hour, there weren't many people dining, so we had our pick of tables. We girls decided, after looking at the menu and hearing the special of the day which was a personal pan brick oven pizza with side salad,  that we would pick from their brick ove...