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 that you can get 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.
CLIENT STORY: DENNIS PATTEN
Deborah for 30 years (so we know Dennis is smart about picking his bride AND his attorney). They have three kiddos and three grandchildren. His first injury at Honda was in 1992 when he herniated a disc in his lower back. He ultimately returned to work and almost made it over 11 years before twisting his back while pulling a frame working the motorcycle assembly line. This time, he herniated two more discs in his lower back. He was off work for about a year because of this injury and had six months of physical therapy treatments that included spinal decompression. His radiating pain and numbness/tingling into the leg required ongoing medication. They resulted in some work restrictions, but he soldiered on for another 11 years before rupturing his left rotator cuff and then
developing flow-through problems with his right shoulder.
Finally, after getting enough time in, and with his injuries slowing him down, Dennis said, “No Mas!” and retired a few years back. Although still receiving treatment, he decided to close his claims. Still a car guy, Dennis loves working on hotrods. He and Deborah enjoy traveling to Myrtle Beach and spending time with the grandchildren. I don’t know that either of us figured the time would go by as quickly as it has … and, other than our dad bods, I think we still look good … although it may be time for my annual eye exam! Hahaha!
Gosh, I’ve gotten old! I don’t often see it day- to-day, even when I look in the mirror at my gray beard — I mean, it’s been gray for years now, no doubt starting when I had children! When I realize it, though, is when I look back on just how long I’ve known some of our clients. Gosh, I’ve represented some folks since before my kiddos came along! Dennis Patten is one of your “long-timers.” He worked at Honda for 31 years, and I’ve represented him for 30 of those! Born and raised in Springfield, he’s been married to
Seriously, I’m thankful for our good friend, Dennis!
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