The sound of leaves crunching underfoot signaled their arrival. The little revelers full of excitement and wonder knocked lightly on the door. Sporting their little superhero costumes mixed with the usual princess or two. Along with the arrival of Halloween, the deep reds and bright yellows of the trees remind me this Autumn is as splendid as any in recent years.
Earlier that day our front yard was a flurry of activity. Squirrels were running around collecting nuts in preparation for the coming Winter. ( Or so I imagined! ) Halloween in Kansas was warmer than usual. An ideal day for children and squirrels to run around and collect little bits of nourishment!
Early November is still a good time to make preparations for the coming Winter months. We’ve already had our first freeze or two. Folks everywhere are nailing sheets of plastic around some of their windows. Adding caulking in gaps that might let the colder winter air in. Now is the time to take whatever measures you can to protect your home for Winter.
You can have lower utility bills this Winter if you act now! Add some insulation in your attic or walls. Adding insulation in your home pays for itself in lower utility bills. Read on for more ways to lower utility bills.
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