CREATE CUTE FALL DECORATIONS
Without Breaking the Bank
You don’t need high-end and expensive decorations to spice up your house this fall. You can make your own from things you may already have inside or around your home! Here are four DIY decorations you and your family can make this month. Autumn Leaf Mason Jars All you need are five things — Mason jars, leaves, glue, sponges, and tea lights. You can purchase fake autumn leaves at your local craft store or go outside and pick some of your favorites. After you lay out your jars, apply glue onto the jar and spread it with a sponge. Next, place your leaves onto the jar and let the glue dry. Finally, set a candle inside the jar, giving you beautiful ambient lighting for the season. Glitter Acorns Use these glitter acorns anywhere in your home to add a festive feel. Once you have several handfuls of acorns, you can either dip the entire acorn in glue and then add glitter to it, or you can apply glue to only the top and add glitter for a more rustic look. You can place this decoration in a Mason jar or any clear cup so the glitter of the acorns stands out. Chalkboard Pumpkins If you want to create a welcome sign that isn’t a rug or a wreath, try a chalkboard pumpkin! All you need are a few pumpkins of various sizes, chalkboard paint, and chalk. Paint your pumpkin with chalkboard paint, and once it dries, you can decorate and write
anything you want on it. This idea is festive for the entire fall season since you can write and draw items for any holiday. Apple Candle Holders Carve about 1 inch into an apple, making room to place a tea light in the center. Once the candle is secured inside the apple, you’ll have an apple-scented candle! Use red and green apples for a diverse look, and please don’t leave candles burning unattended. Creating your own fall decorations from items you already have in your home or from outside, is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. So, get crafty this season! The ideas and designs you can create are endless.
A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES
Just as a reminder to our clients: If you have created a revocable living trust with us in the last couple of years and have seen your property tax rate change on your primary residence, please give us a call. After your home is transferred into your trust, the county often requires the tax exemption forms to be filled out a second time. We are happy to help with filling those out and filing them with the documentation the counties need. Also, remember you will qualify for the homestead exemption the year after you turn 65. This can lead to a significantly reduced
property tax bill. If you believe you may qualify, be sure to contact your county auditor’s office, or feel free to call us with any questions. Keep in mind that a surviving spouse may also qualify for this exemption if their deceased spouse qualified or would have qualified. If you have any questions about any of the above, please give us a call!
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