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Leaf Hunt 101 – New Twists on a Classic Tradition

This post was originally published October 21, 2021. It was updated August 23, 2022. I love many fall traditions — visiting an apple orchard, carving pumpkins, the start of a new school year. But my very favorite is going on a leaf hunt with the kids. We find leaves in as many hues from as…

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Embracing Frugality and Creativity When Traditions Go Awry

This is the original Mr. Bones.* Perched on top of a storage cabinet in the dining room, he’s enjoying what we’d later look back at as his last carefree moments. The photo was taken October 1st, the very first day of posing Bones in all kinds of fun and wacky ways around the house. Shortly…