Today is Ripe Pumpkin Day, this is a day to learn how to tell if pumpkins are ripe. Typically a pumpkin that is ripe will be orange all the way around, the skin will be hard, the stem will be hard, and it will have a hollow sound when you thump it.  Go to your local pumpkin patch, get to thumping some pumpkins and pick out those you will use to decorate your yard for the Fall season and for Halloween.

This Pumpkin Holder is a great way to give your Jack-o-Lantern a little more character, and will make a great addition to your Halloween decorations.

 If you're like me, the last days of summer were washed away will the torrents of rain we've been having. If you need a natural lift for your spirits, then try this Autumn Scented Soap Trio. The soapmaker is also a trained chef  who grows all of his organic herbs and flowers and combines them with essential oils, spices, natural clays and 100% vegetable oil. Three bars in Cinnamon Swirl, Orange Clove, and Pine.

Today is the first day of Autumn.

Whether you're looking for a new dessert with traditional holiday flavors or a new spin on the same old pumpkin pie, this Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake should do the trick.  They maried the homey, earthy spices of a traditional pumpkin pie with the sensuous, velvety richness of our fabulous French chocolate.

And a chocolate crust, too. OMG!

Sit back, unwrap some caramels and wait for the Trick or Treaters with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Decaf Coffee, enhanced by the creamy pumpkin spice flavors of autumn. If no one shows up, then more candy for you!

Great for Thanksgiving, too!

I can just hear the thoughts of the squirrels now - "What yummy thing has she put out for us now?" Well, the trick is on them! This Candy Corn Wreath has wooden candy corn and colorful metal stars. Great for Fall and Hallowe'en decor.

Of course, our squirrels aren't that picky. I remember what they did to my hot pepper lights last year. Grrrr!