Enjoy These 6 Autumn Activities
get a wedding dress cleaned in time, Cassie feels fortunate to be the one to deliver the good news, and she acknowledges her team for making that happen. “It was a big ask, and we delivered,” she says. Of working with the team and owner Dave Coyle, Cassie says, “It’s fantastic. He’s a great boss. He makes you feel appreciated and good about the work you’re doing. He trusts us to do our jobs. The team is really great and very welcoming. It definitely is a good feeling to work with everyone here.” Cassie recently moved to the city, and she says it’s been an exciting change of pace. “Everything is available. We have so many more things to go out and do,” Cassie says. The new environment fits in with her strong work ethic, too. “I love being busy,” she says. “I get to be busy at work and then go home, and my kids keep me busy, as well.” Her two kids, Brodirick and Bristal, enjoy their new home and exploring nature. “We spent the entire summer outdoors. We’re definitely an outdoorsy family,” Cassie says. Come winter, they head indoors to catch up on the latest football game. AUTUMN ARRANGEMENTS It’s time to get crafty! Creating your own fall arrangements will ensure that your home has the seasonal decorations you want. Making beautiful fall flower arrangements for your kitchen table or wreaths for your front door to greet guests will create the desired autumn vibe you’ve been searching for. MOVIE NIGHT Gather your loved ones in the living room with popcorn, blankets, and a great film. Make the most of your autumn evenings by cozying up and spending quality time with each other while watching some family holiday favorites, like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” or the Thanksgiving comedy-drama “Pieces of April.” HOME-COOKED FOOD When autumn rolls around, pie and warm cider may be high on your list of tasty treats you’re eagerly anticipating. This fall, encourage your family to take part in making annual goodies and sharing them with your neighbors. Nothing warms the heart more than receiving a loaf of freshly baked pumpkin bread during these increasingly cold days. KNITTED SCARVES If you’re handy with knitting needles, now is the season to put them to work. Hand-knitted scarves are great gifts to give throughout the fall and winter, and you can also make it a family activity! Take some time to teach your kids how to knit and crochet to create scarves of their very own.
Throughout November, everyone is eagerly looking forward to Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, but you shouldn’t let the rest of the month slip past you! Enjoy these other fall activities with the whole family.
HOMEMADE CARAMEL APPLES Homemade treats are no doubt far better than their store-bought counterparts. Try your hand at making your own caramel apples for the whole family to enjoy. You can also add a number of toppings to liven things up, such as nuts, white or milk chocolate, coconut, sprinkles, or pecans.
BACKYARD BONFIRE During these cold months, you may be
tempted to stay indoors, but heading outside for a bonfire is a great way to spend time with your family while enjoying the brisk weather. If you have a fire pit in your backyard, now is the perfect time to take advantage of it by bundling up with some hot chocolate and s’mores.
Cassie Takes Client Support to the Next Level
Picture this: It’s the week before your wedding, and you’re desperately trying to find someone who can clean your dress in time. So you call your neighborhood store. A friendly voice answers the phone, and you know instantly that everything is going to be okay. “We’ll make it happen,” they tell you. And they do. Your dress is stunning, and your wedding goes off without a hitch.
This is the kind of good news Cassie, our client-support specialist, gets to deliver every day. When a client calls with a question or dilemma, Cassie is here to turn their day around. “It’s exciting,” Cassie says about being the No. 1 point person for phone calls. “I’m a people person. When someone calls in and they’re having a rough day, I like to turn it around.” Cassie says her role involves problem solving and creativity. “You try to do your best to answer something right away. If you can’t do that, you get back to them as soon as you can.” When a client calls in with a stressful situation, like needing to
When you hear that friendly voice on the other end of the line, say hello to Cassie!
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