







End of Fall?
Is it me or is time just flying by? I think this is the shortest fall on record for me. I am quite sad to see it on it’s way out! I just saw the most beautiful red tree in a neighbor’s yard for the first time yesterday and it is so beautiful! I don’t know if I haven’t been looking or if it turned overnight! It’s so vibrant it looks like the leaves just turned within the last day or so, I am positive I would have noticed it before yesterday. That’s also a reminder of how fast the season is going…or gone I should say. I hope you enjoyed your fall no matter what you did.
I know for those of you that celebrate the holidays, you are getting ready for your big dinner. I feel like that is ‘everyday’ for me. 🙂 My husband has a huge appetite, and my daughter has a pretty big one herself. If I could eat soup, veggies and charcuterie for the rest of my life, I’d be happy. I am going to make a pot of what we Cape Verdeans call “Monchupa” or Cachupa” today (as it’s “Soup” for me) because I haven’t had nor have I made it in a bit so it’s calling out to me today. Go make something different for yourself and/or family today and enjoy~

My Favorite Amazon Things!
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Fitness Watch
- 2025 Smart Watch for Men Women (Answer/Make Call)
- 1.96″ HD
- Fitness Tracker
- Running Watch
- IP68
- Waterproof
- Pedometer
- Sleep/Step/Activity/Heart Rate Monitor
- 110+ Sport Mode Smartwatch for Android Phone

Portable Trampoline
- Trampoline
- Portable Fitness
- Foldable Trampoline
- In-Home Mini Rebounder
- Exercise Trampoline for Kid/Adults
- 40″
- Max Load 330lbs

Juicer
- Juicer Machine
- Juilist 3″ Wide Mouth Juicer
- Extractor Max Power 800W,
- For Vegetable and Fruits
- 3-Speed Setting
- 400W Motor
- Easy to Clean
My “Stepping-Stone” Inspo:
So, I have these visions in my head of how I want something to be and since AI came about, it is so easy to bring my visions to life!
I don’t think I will be able to get my electric fireplace this winter with all my other projects in the works, but I am determined to find a mantle and fix it up and fill it with the new battery-operated candles to quench my ‘winter fireplace’ thirst. I am also in the process of looking for a new sectional for our living room area and these photos I asked AI to conjure up are exactly what was in my mind’s eye. I can’t wait to create something most similar to these soon.



I want those mirrors that look like these windows to hang on the wall. My new mantle filled with battery candles to the right of my new office area (under my wall mount TV) would look great there. My wine etagere shelf is at the other end of my sectional now.

Well, I hope I sparked your imagination because I sure sparked mine! 🙂

Healthy Inspiration
When you make changes to get healthier, don’t do it all in one shot. Just change to having a healthy salad for lunch daily and a juice drink or smoothie each morning to start your day and a regular dinner. Spend your free time creating projects around the house or help a friend with theirs to keep your mind busy and your creative juices flowing.




