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Fall – Themed Names for your Autumn Baby

Begins Monday , September 34
Ends Sunday, December 22

Autumn

Summer, also known as fall in North American English, is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September ( Northern Hemisphere ) or March ( Southern Hemisphere ) when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably. One of its main features in temperate climates is the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees.

Congratulations , Mama! If you’re due in the fall you’re almost there.

You’ve made it through a long, hot summer and your baby’s birthday is right around the corner. While you probably have everything you need for baby and are starting to put the finishing touches on your nursery, there’s one thing you might not have decided on yet. Your baby’s name.

If you’re on the hunt for a fall – themed name for your autumn baby. look no further. The list below made up of flowers, plants, colors, saints and holidays of the season will give you all sorts of ideas for perfect fall – themed names you’ll love!

Girls

  • Autumn
  • Hazel
  • Leif
  • Maple
  • Aster
  • Raven
  • Willa
  • Slenna
  • Sage
  • Willow
  • Scarlett
  • Ivy
  • Gold
  • Amber
  • Forrest

Boys

  • Leo
  • Hunter
  • Gregory
  • Andrews
  • Michael
  • Rory
  • Asher
  • Aster
  • Blaize
  • Bruno
  • Cormac
  • Hazan
  • Linden
  • Lennox
  • Rowan

Does your little one have a fall – themed name?

-QueenMillian

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How to Find North Without A Compass

There are several ways to find north, and if you know just a bit about astronomy and the sky is clear, you can use the stars or even the clouds to find north. However, the sky isn’t always clear … even if you do know what to look for. So just look to the trees and remember a few simple concepts. They all boil down to the fact that in northern hemisphere, the north side of trees is usually cooler and damper than any other side — and nature responds to this fact.

Using Trees to Find North

Look for moss on the north side of trees. However , if you use this method, use it with another one as well, because shade from other trees sitting off by itself with plenty of sunlight and moss on one side? If it’s in the northern hemisphere, the mossy side of north.

The sun rises sets in the east and sets in the west. Branches and other plant life will “follow” the sun, which also means that new growth responds to it. Because of this, the north side of a tree often has fewer branches than the south side.

Although you probably don’t have any urge to get close to them, both ant hills and spider webs can be found on the south sides of the trees.

If there aren’t any trees around and you’re lost, look to other features in the area. Water runs north to south and the clouds move west to east. keep in mind that if you know which way they all are. If you have trouble remembering, north, and remember ” Never Eat Sour Wheat.”

Food and Beverage

Apple Spice Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

Apple Spice Cake With Brown Sugar
Total Time
Prep: 30 MINUTES
Bake: 35 minutes + cooling
Makes
16 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium Honey crisp apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 2 cups sugar
-1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
FROSTING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup of confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom of tow greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper
2. Place apples in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In
a large bowl, beat sugar,oil,eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, baking powder and salt
gradually beat into sugar mixture alternatively with buttermilk. Stir in apples and walnuts
3. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing wire racks, remove paper. Cool completely
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla and pie spice until smooth. spread frosting on top of cake refrigerate
left overs.

word of the day

Word Of The Day

Conlang

 Part of speech: noun
1. A fully fictional but artificially created language
2. An imaginary language that has entered real-world use.
About Conlang
Across popular culture, several complex, filly thought-out conlangs have risen to cult status. "Star Trek" fans might speak klingon, " Game Of Thrones" viewers may understand Dothralci, and readers of the epic "Lord Of The Rings" series are familiar with several Elvish languages.
Did You Know?
Conlang is actually a portmanteau, a word made from combining multiple words , of "constructed language."
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Dear LOML

The King and Queen

Dear LOML (love of my life) when i met you i knew id love you forever. Your smile and eyes attracted me to you at first sight, but your personality is what has me drawn to you. You are everything i have wanted and more. I love your scent, the way you walk the way you talk. You look at me as if no other women in this world exists. When i’m feeling low about myself you assure me that i’m the most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen. Being married to you has been a journey and its one high i don’t want to come down from. A life would without you wouldn’t be right. You complete me and ill love you for the rest of my life.

Love Always,
Wife
Food and Beverage

Stuffed Iowa Chops

Total Time                      Makes
Prep: 20 Min 4 Servings
Bake: 50
Ingredients 
4 bone-in pork loin chops ( 1-1/2 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup dry bread crumbs

SAUCE
1/3 cup honey
3 to 4 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chops on each side; cool slightly.

2. In a bowl, mix onion, parsley, milk and seasonings. Add apple, corn and bread crumbs; toss to combine. Spoon into pork chops; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

3. In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; reserve half of the sauce for brushing. Pour remaining sauce over pork chops. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165 degrees, brushing occasionally with reserved sauce during the last 20 minutes.
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Osaka Japan

Japan’s second-largest city by population, Osaka is #1 in the hearts of countless visitors and natives. Some might say its less conventionally beautiful than other major cities, but Osaka is bursting with character not to mention more amazing food than you can shake a chopstick at, hence its long association with the word kuldaore (” to run oneself by extravagance in food”). Once you whet your appetite, you”ll have a hard time not going back to Osaka for seconds ( or thirds, or fourths…).

Fun Fact: Osaka has served as Japan’s capital several times, with its most recent tenure ending in 745 AD.

March – April When should you plan your trip? Why , during cherry blossom season, of coursel Sakurcis usually bloom at the end of March and beginning of April, with entire website devoted to tracking the awe- inspiring phenomenon down to the day. The pale- pink flowers make the city look like a fairy tale come to life, with temperatures in the 50’s and the crisp spring air making layers a welcome necessity.