Fall Kids' Crafts

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If your kid is anything like mine, she likes to do art all the time.  That creative brain of her likes to be messy and splash color all over my counter.  Sometimes I have trouble coming up with crafts for her to do on those days she gets bored around the house.  She has a craft storage bin of all her supplies in the pantry but she longs for those projects we can do together where she can pull out the paint and glue.  I scoured the internet looking for some fall crafts that we could do together.  Here are some that I thought would be pretty fun.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-fall-friday-fun.html" target="_blank">Shaving Cream Painted Leaves</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaFX8RHCJRKhCoJPnwa5HwaDBDTQlNbE3MxiEMNFw_05hFLK4shvAKEK7BS7l7O7TJV84EgG9ISktf-PAi0CuObfdiDrHUW3SzMsje_0eOKCX8TfkdVnS18odbvFeYv24sJHv_T4wNOQ/s1600/leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Fall Kids' Crafts

If your kid is anything like mine, she likes to do art all the time.  That creative brain of her likes to be messy and splash color all ove...

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Fabric Pumpkins

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've seen a few versions of these aroun<span style="font-size: small;">d and pinned them on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/DecoratingCents/fall/" target="_blank">fall board</a>.  </span>I had some left over fabric so I decided to give it a try.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVWkcb2bsJyqL7d3W4ge3bHpE0ZE6221FZ3ZBQUOPaSMSlnB3r61hlWcz7SS2_b8iMibxfMjJBwPLY-q_9tLJBqpf2JJ0SmMjdeNYqlbWdbWS2WJTcykDVUJll1mhUDu3wdHQMFz-FY4/s1600/fabric+pumpkin10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVWkcb2bsJyqL7d3W4ge3bHpE0ZE6221FZ3ZBQUOPaSMSlnB3r61hlWcz7SS2_b8iMibxfMjJBwPLY-q_9tLJBqpf2JJ0SmMjdeNYqlbWdbWS2WJTcykDVUJll1mhUDu3wdHQMFz-FY4/s640/fabric+pumpkin10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I started by laying out my fabric. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_GD1YlyBpV1wXUPwbflIi8Jm1-F25ZglypXBtu57-C9E-oVp50llnGu3YHqvqp0f8HtT1WHH5hMuup-DsjYVf2gtpuQrTXkE1-VW2mmboRMBhs4eKPlRvUoACHeL_kpFMc4nZoDUYTo/s1600/fabric+pumpkin01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_GD1YlyBpV1wXUPwbflIi8Jm1-F25ZglypXBtu57-C9E-oVp50llnGu3YHqvqp0f8HtT1WHH5hMuup-DsjYVf2gtpuQrTXkE1-VW2mmboRMBhs4eKPlRvUoACHeL_kpFMc4nZoDUYTo/s640/fabric+pumpkin01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> I traced a circle using a pizza pan.  Since I wasn't sure what size this would make my pumpkin, I decided to cut out my circle going about 2 inches outside of my traced circle.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8i45FtjZIEiv54h4vzM4k5JiZ4sIFKuyDt0MmDRYM03Fm_rI-0iRBI0nUEglKIFMWICcSXprfSsyr0hZ6jEsG9n4lYX3yBQkUstDiY367pWaHgc5O-nPxM7OOrvflHvFkgAyBMD54zJ4/s1600/fabric+pumpkin03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8i45FtjZIEiv54h4vzM4k5JiZ4sIFKuyDt0MmDRYM03Fm_rI-0iRBI0nUEglKIFMWICcSXprfSsyr0hZ6jEsG9n4lYX3yBQkUstDiY367pWaHgc5O-nPxM7OOrvflHvFkgAyBMD54zJ4/s640/fabric+pumpkin03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz6H3E449vKbPvujmOf38WvfSJlcENG-Iqt7i9YElcyHeKCtOPEwgXa0XttwISVHp_9kDJpQVDJN80r24D17-WcvMw9wwpaRh8bNz28VxJYf_dnLM8mWo8pmAyXgpHGHMyWKzpzor800/s1600/fabric+pumpkin04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz6H3E449vKbPvujmOf38WvfSJlcENG-Iqt7i9YElcyHeKCtOPEwgXa0XttwISVHp_9kDJpQVDJN80r24D17-WcvMw9wwpaRh8bNz28VxJYf_dnLM8mWo8pmAyXgpHGHMyWKzpzor800/s640/fabric+pumpkin04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The other tutorials I've seen used yarn but I didn't have any so I used thread.  Make sure you cut your string long enough to go through the entire length of the circle perimeter.  Leave the top open enough to add batting or if you don't have any (like me), use more fabric.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOgLOzknrZns9e6Z8FkOysgLLzsa3qH50DV_bpoS5goWg-ctxjAHJ7ty_I20YWGHe1icRnugEViqNP_9yrEqB6E1z1EJhMwUkIUAizN9t-pwPplbY54luswx8-ItkuzJupaxelk-e01c/s1600/fabric+pumpkin05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOgLOzknrZns9e6Z8FkOysgLLzsa3qH50DV_bpoS5goWg-ctxjAHJ7ty_I20YWGHe1icRnugEViqNP_9yrEqB6E1z1EJhMwUkIUAizN9t-pwPplbY54luswx8-ItkuzJupaxelk-e01c/s640/fabric+pumpkin05.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After filling, pull your string tight and tie it off with a knot.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now it's time for the stem.  I didn't have any on hand, but I had plenty of empty paper towel rolls.  The kid likes to save those for her art projects.  I cut one short enough to look like a pumpkin stem.  I rolled it up, glued it shut, and glued it to the top of my pumpkin.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiR95hzdsCysxWKQflKjjsHAN8gFUgJ7khjIZwp0gAmn0usMYoAfSbOCgjpWT-acXwllTXJnFQ5Y8yB3GONn4zJRCuDW1R5liTjQJB_2p0_9YPQ6oSm4VQ-TC52GRsuWI8Nd5sgQzmWM/s1600/fabric+pumpkin08.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiR95hzdsCysxWKQflKjjsHAN8gFUgJ7khjIZwp0gAmn0usMYoAfSbOCgjpWT-acXwllTXJnFQ5Y8yB3GONn4zJRCuDW1R5liTjQJB_2p0_9YPQ6oSm4VQ-TC52GRsuWI8Nd5sgQzmWM/s640/fabric+pumpkin08.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I grouped it together with the other pumpkins on the table.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycHKnQBC9oiV3P3chvyTBa11Wmy8VqAHqEyTLvJloRHD211_Vic4gLym0eYRAVul_CR_tPM07vixtZCSWIdUYlmUXRt4VtAOkwOt6y6KFET3kNL5PdKB-56kKPkd98QYrGZ7tYjZd_VQ/s1600/fabric+pumpkin09.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycHKnQBC9oiV3P3chvyTBa11Wmy8VqAHqEyTLvJloRHD211_Vic4gLym0eYRAVul_CR_tPM07vixtZCSWIdUYlmUXRt4VtAOkwOt6y6KFET3kNL5PdKB-56kKPkd98QYrGZ7tYjZd_VQ/s640/fabric+pumpkin09.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kind of cute and modern with the chevron print.  A nice touch to the table.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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Fabric Pumpkins

I've seen a few versions of these aroun d and pinned them on my fall board .  I had some left over fabric so I decided to give it a try....

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A Touch of Fall

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I keep meaning to put out more fall stuff but for some reason I'm having trouble getting motivated.   I think some of the problem is fall colors tend to be more oranges and reds and I don't really care for them.  I did manage to pull off a little something that cost me zero dollars.  You may remember my late summer centerpiece.  I gave it a touch of fall.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJkOCJMbDlNCh01z27SJlKjOpWq_wQRw7GG2vNO_IhFu0ICG0D6ABi_iYsF8XiRKDgSPfTb8qisdYx5pe2e3lcSIWWtA85GBKUJ0-b7d5PBRUALhWToxEyJkaER5cfuGlicjxVQzVHx9s/s1600/fall+centerpiece05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJkOCJMbDlNCh01z27SJlKjOpWq_wQRw7GG2vNO_IhFu0ICG0D6ABi_iYsF8XiRKDgSPfTb8qisdYx5pe2e3lcSIWWtA85GBKUJ0-b7d5PBRUALhWToxEyJkaER5cfuGlicjxVQzVHx9s/s640/fall+centerpiece05.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had some small rope in my craft drawers.  I simply hot glued one end to the hurricane and wrapped until I got to the other end.  Glue the other end down.  Easy peasy!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnQkKqpttGcAMCWs1wkI5ZTIfQhx_TMdWfKfdd1ptiaiSVmE7a1ypAfNXXGNWJx0BmCBhCAJroeAvfBdKuGHc1xMvF3LCDMssqWliyCZmGhibgVV5bBT_PYC10C3EICj584k51Z4Km-s/s1600/fall+centerpiece01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnQkKqpttGcAMCWs1wkI5ZTIfQhx_TMdWfKfdd1ptiaiSVmE7a1ypAfNXXGNWJx0BmCBhCAJroeAvfBdKuGHc1xMvF3LCDMssqWliyCZmGhibgVV5bBT_PYC10C3EICj584k51Z4Km-s/s640/fall+centerpiece01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I found the painted pumpkins from last year and put them out too.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwyFm4I4XVNeekBvGyzfwgOQWXWInZaQHENKsGHEH1u7N80M2DnlLCs390QtATRFbueO4Qi-RTMxJ9THdRKJlCZpzY7BoL1YkMgppg7YVRQqoc0mP9sWE0uWCBxfv_-ByLvNWLfSHzTw/s1600/fall+centerpiece02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwyFm4I4XVNeekBvGyzfwgOQWXWInZaQHENKsGHEH1u7N80M2DnlLCs390QtATRFbueO4Qi-RTMxJ9THdRKJlCZpzY7BoL1YkMgppg7YVRQqoc0mP9sWE0uWCBxfv_-ByLvNWLfSHzTw/s640/fall+centerpiece02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcV-_NffmkwkgtLM8_SDYGsXCg10B0y3BpQ851V3lwqcoUafdQLM5IVCXaxxKA5uSHLS-80M2e3Pzm8hgT3EI0Zns1PaQkK09yoLX-h6TQoRoRjwU27E-Tm4fJRDdUQSNATj_t1fVWb8/s1600/fall+centerpiece03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcV-_NffmkwkgtLM8_SDYGsXCg10B0y3BpQ851V3lwqcoUafdQLM5IVCXaxxKA5uSHLS-80M2e3Pzm8hgT3EI0Zns1PaQkK09yoLX-h6TQoRoRjwU27E-Tm4fJRDdUQSNATj_t1fVWb8/s640/fall+centerpiece03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I like the white branches and adding the rope gives some warmth to the table for the coming cooler months.  I still plan to set the table just haven't gotten around to it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6M34HUxl5CVXRu76tfy14dz8Ru60KuKkNn3JNu1OvtA7DOmoRGRnIOrPDtgID_CTNxThjVlrfRr6IpmVbTe6KLdTd7BpuAtiHgK0KGFrTUGWoJaBVUXOi8cMOAQ8yfPFrWg0wcTgbGlE/s1600/fall+centerpiece04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6M34HUxl5CVXRu76tfy14dz8Ru60KuKkNn3JNu1OvtA7DOmoRGRnIOrPDtgID_CTNxThjVlrfRr6IpmVbTe6KLdTd7BpuAtiHgK0KGFrTUGWoJaBVUXOi8cMOAQ8yfPFrWg0wcTgbGlE/s640/fall+centerpiece04.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love an easy project, don't you?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! 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A Touch of Fall

I keep meaning to put out more fall stuff but for some reason I'm having trouble getting motivated.   I think some of the problem is fal...

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Fall Wreath

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's officially fall which means I pulled out my fall wreath.  I made a few changes from last year's version.  I removed the pumpkins and gourds and left the leaves and berries.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUEe7ckSkTZl0s8YUumCFQzN5yvMfrnVZWxK_tn9Ih3G0MRPh7fhzqKXd76ZGlvXwIlA3iYR5-sPXuLsJUqqsb3Gn6f-mGFzaU8MaRRUI02uRhYHXer6bmSTaJDb86elryP58DMu1j9E/s1600/fall+wreath2012-01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUEe7ckSkTZl0s8YUumCFQzN5yvMfrnVZWxK_tn9Ih3G0MRPh7fhzqKXd76ZGlvXwIlA3iYR5-sPXuLsJUqqsb3Gn6f-mGFzaU8MaRRUI02uRhYHXer6bmSTaJDb86elryP58DMu1j9E/s640/fall+wreath2012-01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cdd1-Hmy_XrwmPvQ6pLfSTidX4rPl11p1xCkOD2E3Lj64VQWV03ASS5QDx9Y-f7ZhswbpXzw8vfbZzP24RPtW2plvXFNuFjzOgiKDVkgeWaZNBuGuztU8Gw_77EoDQR-JyEY7L-JAW0/s1600/fall+wreath2012-02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cdd1-Hmy_XrwmPvQ6pLfSTidX4rPl11p1xCkOD2E3Lj64VQWV03ASS5QDx9Y-f7ZhswbpXzw8vfbZzP24RPtW2plvXFNuFjzOgiKDVkgeWaZNBuGuztU8Gw_77EoDQR-JyEY7L-JAW0/s640/fall+wreath2012-02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had a monogram in the stash so I hot glued that on for a little extra something.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBGaALVNyxLxU3x4Dt9WvseF10DX2bB4kKVcdUJwf14nF0REXneFggUQLCuuamOQcV_-2v4kZLfIXe0p_mrtIxZIOqs9sGuEzC_rJdWMtmBM-GXO732MUX9hn4vs0YRDDgfHE0EX8rQE/s1600/fall+wreath2012-03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBGaALVNyxLxU3x4Dt9WvseF10DX2bB4kKVcdUJwf14nF0REXneFggUQLCuuamOQcV_-2v4kZLfIXe0p_mrtIxZIOqs9sGuEzC_rJdWMtmBM-GXO732MUX9hn4vs0YRDDgfHE0EX8rQE/s640/fall+wreath2012-03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFy0oAyAqhCf48EjmZuezCqg_BPFb-Quc47CqgkgA9sAhXO9JQqysPos4tYtqJ3N6fvWMuNTaRiC0Ic1ZdMKrPjjSD6NJdoW11t07kI-SqHF6tg440Li9Sj1ypZSox_9ETMVNUIdEGqho/s1600/fall+wreath2012-06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFy0oAyAqhCf48EjmZuezCqg_BPFb-Quc47CqgkgA9sAhXO9JQqysPos4tYtqJ3N6fvWMuNTaRiC0Ic1ZdMKrPjjSD6NJdoW11t07kI-SqHF6tg440Li9Sj1ypZSox_9ETMVNUIdEGqho/s640/fall+wreath2012-06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A simple change but it looks good.  Still loving my red door too.</div><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! 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Fall Wreath

It's officially fall which means I pulled out my fall wreath.  I made a few changes from last year's version.  I removed the pumpkin...

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Fall Already?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well the first day of fall is tomorrow according to the calendar.  The weather here is actually cooler in the mornings and evenings and even the daytime temps are coming down.  I'm a little excited to pull out sweaters and boots.  I don't mind being outside this time of year.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This weekend, I was thinking about putting out some fall decor.  I needed some visual inspiration to get my gears going.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Love this <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/10/lanterns-and-pumpkinsmy-fall-porch.html" target="_blank">fall porch</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LjFUba2LcJF6O6GPBEHRUCVoiqvJlPkBURs59bdTLQ9JXXEj-lSUOM1Pfxuq399IeBE022epNwJltWgQrgIk6YIQzMrEHaW0LRqHibSPjCESZ-uYUdMNmWlUYcU6IpLE5IjJQ0nQjEM/s1600/fall05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LjFUba2LcJF6O6GPBEHRUCVoiqvJlPkBURs59bdTLQ9JXXEj-lSUOM1Pfxuq399IeBE022epNwJltWgQrgIk6YIQzMrEHaW0LRqHibSPjCESZ-uYUdMNmWlUYcU6IpLE5IjJQ0nQjEM/s1600/fall05.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/fall/easy-fall-decorating-projects/" target="_blank">Simple branches</a> can add color to a mantel or table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HT6oooa6sja-J1k8mz6pPNRp715ijEJXTqa7twVpEwhxFQkC_hNmpXKzmN0NXl797mTQ-toWhlmUZNVKisIq50Qg1frwpQF6kyU6YKzyKKpUHiM6leZXiVIHXJzLNIIh2LJ5I4ttuCc/s1600/fall01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HT6oooa6sja-J1k8mz6pPNRp715ijEJXTqa7twVpEwhxFQkC_hNmpXKzmN0NXl797mTQ-toWhlmUZNVKisIq50Qg1frwpQF6kyU6YKzyKKpUHiM6leZXiVIHXJzLNIIh2LJ5I4ttuCc/s1600/fall01.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How pretty are these <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/celestial-pumpkins?center=276965&gallery=274309&slide=280189" target="_blank">pumpkin lanterns</a>?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNiH_aQuzSy6hR_rjb-7g3SlcMFOV9xgWC78TjeCLuku_MHsc6g82eLTJIcyYvy7qCKwyZboB3wrvCD8ulwdCK45g1riGaQnmuAZskUjXuD4EPHk7Xf6OycRuzfy653j4EkprpasppC4/s1600/fall02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNiH_aQuzSy6hR_rjb-7g3SlcMFOV9xgWC78TjeCLuku_MHsc6g82eLTJIcyYvy7qCKwyZboB3wrvCD8ulwdCK45g1riGaQnmuAZskUjXuD4EPHk7Xf6OycRuzfy653j4EkprpasppC4/s1600/fall02.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm pulling out my wreath from last year and adding a <a href="http://blog.petitdesignco.com/2009/11/fall-wreath.html" target="_blank">monogram</a> would be the perfect touch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFhese6PFoW6WzyimK_PYiED9AU0yG9RXhZBYmhboZAuGe0cMMs3aMT9-ePFmufkYegTWazBLS5nQDordj7CogQxFfzW1VF-ZV49b8QGLeFG2wYAlXkai52hOuHnr6pweyUDbdbsjfcs/s1600/fall03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFhese6PFoW6WzyimK_PYiED9AU0yG9RXhZBYmhboZAuGe0cMMs3aMT9-ePFmufkYegTWazBLS5nQDordj7CogQxFfzW1VF-ZV49b8QGLeFG2wYAlXkai52hOuHnr6pweyUDbdbsjfcs/s1600/fall03.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I could paint some <a href="http://odetoinspiration.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/pumpkin-decorating-tutorial/" target="_blank">blue pumpkins</a> to match my indoor decor.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-WTNUO2oG72GZegG-DSU5UA-GOsWOO3Ea1iiKQtaK0a-vSKhEwdR37FWQtnttLznlOLa3HRpZpOK4QJ_EXyyg3locH1wn88KO-i70dwgeLHgBbZGxEKSzExrbsoUV9d0r96jkeL3-L0/s1600/fall04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-WTNUO2oG72GZegG-DSU5UA-GOsWOO3Ea1iiKQtaK0a-vSKhEwdR37FWQtnttLznlOLa3HRpZpOK4QJ_EXyyg3locH1wn88KO-i70dwgeLHgBbZGxEKSzExrbsoUV9d0r96jkeL3-L0/s1600/fall04.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A piece of <a href="http://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/2011/11/fall-mantel.html" target="_blank">subway art</a> would look great on my entry table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_CwgvBVrj9gnOCCp5W7tLxfpLs2D66Kcgt-HZju1dVq9fVUJntL1fLUIDRvIE4jRNPdJ5fO8PU5PFiNx8v2vEwCuWWq5twumNJi8iGWJdkKS4nSbE2aAabsQu7qQ2f5-0DZJjs6VoHY/s1600/fall06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_CwgvBVrj9gnOCCp5W7tLxfpLs2D66Kcgt-HZju1dVq9fVUJntL1fLUIDRvIE4jRNPdJ5fO8PU5PFiNx8v2vEwCuWWq5twumNJi8iGWJdkKS4nSbE2aAabsQu7qQ2f5-0DZJjs6VoHY/s1600/fall06.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm not big on the traditional oranges and reds of fall so I like this <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/dinnerware-entertaining/fall-guide/?cm_type=gnav" target="_blank">neutral mantel</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4q3r4ATom1mjo_b9_47vOPlYzDR0XXEoFP6afPh1hR52PL-1apghC_SDM_6qfyyy_57uobfTqN96GnQE_2wwxYbyNUzuQwb3k_66IHusQrW_9t6U1SQZG3RiLbrsROLGNDvlPLMpbVM/s1600/fall07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4q3r4ATom1mjo_b9_47vOPlYzDR0XXEoFP6afPh1hR52PL-1apghC_SDM_6qfyyy_57uobfTqN96GnQE_2wwxYbyNUzuQwb3k_66IHusQrW_9t6U1SQZG3RiLbrsROLGNDvlPLMpbVM/s1600/fall07.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'll be digging through my bins and pulling the wreath out.  Who knows that exciting little fall things the dollar store will have.  I think we're headed to the fair that just came into town.  I know the kid will enjoy that.  What do you have planned for the weekend?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></div><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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Fall Already?

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Fall Cleaning Tips

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fall is here.  Decorating has begun for the holidays but we must also consider the maintenance of our homes.  I know we all have heard of spring cleaning but maybe not so much of fall cleaning.  The weather is cooling off and we have to make sure our homes can handle the weather changes.  I've made a checklist to get your home in order for the cooler temperatures.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedailybalance.com/2010/09/16/thankful-thursday-fall-festivities/fall-leaves/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXbo1zt7nnYQ5yoLxJBeb2CFpxOHyNlkM5uGknzJsgXWNqUQfbei400gIcuTNJ-3ddPgq5vxwscyI_E8TAjW1gJBSKykwYSF5AZC3_R9o2tmDXz3DtouaikMTmX9JKV4j7ejyWSC4Pas4/s400/fall-leaves.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Outside </span></b></u><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Wash windows.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mysecureinspection.com/home-maintenance/cleaning-the-windows" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxhSdYAQTeK66tLwSAbCr1Kd2NaFbRvjgftwHI447iv1pKhjnOVtQhCJzT-fpRN-wQ6_PRRmLwzNi7gyIXyrWtE989wzNnOhEa_WYd09ZvYx2EVWAgRrXNEDNtHAVN2UbQB-fBKUvwnGe/s320/clean-windows.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Change exterior light bulbs.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_7595497_remove-cover-change-light-bulb.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tJadsLXt70r3K3oGDCpS4rB1HCx5uck96wU14Yx88g2lEy5psdrAYEjInxdqR0TX8IIgpvq2LOLeWMis06RhYA5MSV0iE9Q9lEeKdUwJ3Oq7h22DfJ0zVH9CQAok7wLvnVZqZ0Fjh4Lo/s320/light.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Clean out gutters.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4796115_how-much-charge-cleaning-gutters.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOh8lrfUNKGC3vMuY8dMw6mPIrMXo1oDhobRIKXiX6_D6STjgNPkZ2F7Y_wck2m3kI4hu114Cf7pNh_YB1Qydkn345eTkNKEUhGTGVArR5a_Y_hQ9XCPnJ6U7UeZsmdbxk6mkvbCPgtuU/s320/article-page-main-ehow-images-a04-ib-mj-how-much-charge-cleaning-gutters-800x800.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Have your chimney cleaned and inspected.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chimneyrepairminneapolis.com/minneapolis-mn-chimney-cleaning.htm" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqnYn-LfHD6pSygIU5dYDhI166M72cxYWJol4QqStSoBmTkcYaTbow-9aphHtFnxgWoZDXYQZkQK67aEbPnLmiX0yRt9VkgJWHL_Hne3R_6ub4uLzD0iypAOUNzoE96w8Io3o8QT_Kq8WS/s320/chimney.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Check seals around windows and doors.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-check-and-seal-windows/index.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-XlE_z_zzca27WqOv-DTxujyWyGckk0NmKXhGBqbVPCXdjD9vfCQuH1n0hhcCWfyCcWbuOJAl9qhsfNC7uXYP8CrkpOGnVWwfP3SuV2M8Q7bDGuL6wXAw65FI_rbwSiz2xn6VY1pTEKH/s320/dhmw103_1fb_lg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Finish any exterior repairs and maintenance.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bestcharlestonpainter.com/interior-exterior-painting/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQS6ux0BNViZTej2mtCZDHFyX8hpisykwHfmpk2ez44nbfXD1orFIgyJQHnrocE4p8xI6bn2cSqpY1AfP51Wvvp5H23FukQZ1FwRZznEpw7LNeCZ7r14VDUFHVvut0h7U006wttIoykwU/s320/exterior-home-painting.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Clean and store patio furniture and children's outside toys.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stufftotweet.com/tweetthis/wikihow/how-to-clean-patio-furniture" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt84fEbwsyZfT074l2GHjlRTgPT2K69H0YlK-vAvmGPp7Ev9qGEpEbKqSJbRDiKIw3cHdJ4_OOJdUwbRRc_AtL6NYPB8mzI9qraKyIr0OEtkxQ_rEChz9e5gO8EODxrBcxF566vAok5NO/s320/8f73b_300px-PLASTIC-PATIO-2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Drain and store garden hoses.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/27/garden-hoses-safety/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BM-tjwIXLlB0qFLb_i_cZbEMzN97-RhBomp7YHlKHbcP92aMCtX8RlseT9liv9A-ttZEllap2CvjWzM6kOR-VwV4sZLKPXvtTa8htid1YjFjEur8alOfbjp6dNcwwIPFg2ewltcfH2N1/s320/garden_t479.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Inside</span></b></u><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Wash windows. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Remove all summer decor and accessories. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Have your furnace checked out and serviced as needed.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">   Buy a supply of furnace filters.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://labho.com/beneficial-ideas-on-how-you-could-save-up-chicago-furnace-repair/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJJ2JYvCuyxU-0obVLxVpwYofYqGSNTygy0RJZ33we-o40R6ssq7BbHKNbIYqlAEbgYXjvAvoTitDlgdtdbvgjwjub5CrDs35xEcmFaQIUqevqeXr9P48qG5FJBk_euEEe15WeHQP5Sga/s320/Chicago-Furnace-Repair.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Have upholstery and carpet cleaned to get rid of sand and pollen that was tracked in during the summer months.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.djohnsonconstruction.com/carpet-cleaning.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewE4PVHOGnaM6GE2JxzlyqoBI48WkMDqoKOq_6lGWqQAaiPsxe38d3iA6Bt4BuHMnCBlO_ku3fRxz0yO27ZrMz8VIVz4MHLTsi3n4U1RLQtskuLyezMrkjkur49nk5v8hN6UAs3ll-zDm/s320/carpet-cleaning-service.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Test your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and change batteries as needed.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://easterdayconstruction.com/2010/03/19/time-change-battery-check/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEB9hYC2cIint8SnBrcFz0L7eHA2Rd9hVftUFGRRtM3Rbvx31giudsu25ZaE_syGdeVdV9o57Lhcpq2EYLYvQDW-iLeTUWnjDcXhAWt2tePQEMsMOJYM69XkEM2HwTfRuvouqWEVXsvmQ/s320/Smoke-Alarm-Test.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Vacuum window treatments, window sills, baseboards, and furniture.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/item/curtain_vacuum_attachment/27490" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4NTZTielkcKNFPQsbkDNAkd1q4FNzioqu-6y6t9AewTHWawAv-1YezRGvTvniBibERyeSrrlWfj8Yos5aUzrpF47b1HePZ7imqiei4ewVskmnXeVwx5wUaC3NzuEDYKD3lLcCA4hdrRz/s320/p32350b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Clean and organize kitchen cabinets.  Holiday entertaining is fast approaching.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bestremodelingkitchen.com/tips-to-organize-kitchen-cabinets/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24tyx_8BY-_uspKZT3r2LVUpnByPLECN5jnGyCpGbQ6cLfUAZLovH5N6eygB_webV4Ja6IcY9iCsEC-kS9Oa2vC-tWgnejcC-CxyW6LnUG30L7v8sobl3-Ygwe_kXdVW8Qq23z0wk8hEP/s320/214A_md.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Is your home ready for the change?<br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sources</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.curbly.com/ken-hoyt/posts/2571-a-check-list-for-getting-your-house-ready-for-fall" target="_blank">Ken Hoyt</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cincinnatilivingonline.com/2011/10/getting-your-house-ready-for-fall.html" target="_blank">Cincinnati Living</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://organizedhome.com/seasonal-spin/fall-cleaning-chore-checklist" target="_blank">Organized Home</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.rbacentralpa.com/blog/2011/10/get-your-home-fall-ready/" target="_blank">Renew My Home</a>  </span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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Fall is here.  Decorating has begun for the holidays but we must also consider the maintenance of our homes.  I know we all have heard of sp...

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