do this- moving tips

tis the season- for holiday decor, and moving! here are some great moving tips– and do’s and don’ts!

top tips:

create and use a moving checklist

purge as you pack- don’t bring anything with you that you don’t plan to use in your new home

create a first night box- all of the items you’ll need on your first night (or first couple of nights) in your new home

have you moved recently? what tips do you suggest?

photo credit: move advisor

do this- go all out for trunk or treat

trunk or treat has been a fun recent addition to halloween- lots of decorating trunks for school, church events, etc! halloween isn’r just a one night celebration anymore.

epic trunk or treat ideas include harry potter, monsters inc, , mermaids, pirates of the caribbean, and so many more!

check out this article for lots of ideas, design inspo, and tips and tricks!

have you done trunk or treat? what were some of your favorite themes?

photo credit: fun 365

do this- fall break trip!

fall breaks are a new (ish) part of the school year, and it’s always fun to explore- either locally or traveling elsewhere!

here are the top fall break destinations for families! from NYC (hello, central park!) to DC, to sarasota, this article details something for everyone.

do your kids have a fall break? what’s your ideal fall trip?

photo credit: travel and leisure

if martha says it, it must be true!

decorating with halloween and fall decor you already own sounds ideal, right?

shop around your home, and see what fall decor you might already have stored in your attic, and give it a fun spin! you can also make easy DIY ghosts, add some cute halloween twinkle lights, purchase some affordable fall candles, etc!

there are lots of ways to affordably decorate for fall- no breaking the bank needed!

what’s your favorite fall aesthetic? do you decorate for fall or halloween- or both?

photo credit: homes and gardens