Nana made some homemade blueberry/ boysenberry scones this morning and I just got back from enjoying a nice one- warm from the oven!! Her secret ingredient??? Just use strawberry nectar for the liquid!! YUM! She made enough that I will enjoy scones for breakfast for the rest of the week...so FREE to me!!

It is actually a GORGEOUS, crisp fall day outside (currently 45). I am confident it is warm enough for those clothes to dry!!

I am also grateful that it is not too cold for the pups to be outside. They sure enjoy exploring!

I am putting on a pot of chili for this weeks lunches. (have everything in the cupboard)So that will be easy and inexpensive.

I ordered DHs belt buckle from the ProRodeo site this morning. DH has collected these for years...and so it is staple Christmas gift. By the time I pay shipping, it comes to $40--but at least it is just a once-per-year expense...and something he really wants.

Ive been racking my brain for what I really want this year...and aside from a new butt- one that doesnt hurt-- all I really want/need is a larger cutting board. My current one is about a 5x8---which is tiny when cooking for the crew I often have.

I have my change box all ready to go. I mentioned this recently-- about saving change to donate at Christmas...If anyone else is interested, let me know. We can start a thread and keep track of progress.

Off to whip up that chili now.

Ciao for now!