August 29th, 2005

September 22^nd is the official last day of summer, which means we are easing into my favorite time of year: FALL! Fall brings so many wonderful things with it. Along with the cooler weather and the leaves falling from the trees, there is also the blessed falling back of the clocks so maybe my kids will go to sleep before 9pm. We also get to see our kids head off to school (mine to preschool for the first time) and feel the holidays creeping up on us. I seem to buy Christmas presents earlier every year and already feel the pressure for the perfect Halloween costume. Of course, we can’t forget the new fall line-ups on television or that usually the best movies are all released between now and the new year (thank you Academy Awards). 

Yes for me, there is no better time of the year than fall and it just can’t come soon enough! Here are some ways for you to get ready to enjoy it too!

Fall Trends

Reality TV-junkies

Celebrate Fall with Soup

Fall Crafts

Fall Allergies

Have fun!!!

Kellye

Assistant Community Moderator

Pregnancy & Parenting

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