No.580: Living Intentionally in November

I can’t believe we are entering November already.  Our property has exploded in color (which my photos just cannot accurately convey…) and it’s so gorgeous.  This is definitely one of my favorite times of the year!  On the docket for this beautiful month:

Eating Seasonally 

• apples
• pumpkins
• sweet potatoes
• squash
• cranberries

Celebrating the Liturgical Year

The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory.  “The Church commemorates her faithful who have departed from this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven.” (from The Saintmaker)

• Solemnity of All Saints (1)
• Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (2)
• Leo the Great (10)
• Martin (11)
• Frances Xavier Cabrini (13)
• Gertrude (16)
• Solemnity of Christ the King (21)
• Cecilia (22)
• First Sunday of Advent (28)
• Andrew (30)

Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency 

• Pull out any remaining plants and prep the garden beds for winter.
• Get the chickens squared away for cold weather.
• Keep working on the property fence.
• Keep cutting firewood from felled trees.
• Wrap apple trees to prevent sunscald.

Homemaking 

• Put flannel sheets on the beds.
• Finish switching over the kids’ wardrobes and pack away for next year.
• Tidy up the mudroom.
• Clean the coffeemaker.

Christmas Preparation

• Brainstorm stocking stuffers.
• Start wrapping the presents I’ve already purchased.
• Order Advent candles.
• Pick a devotional to read for Advent.
• Decide what to do about Christmas cards.

Family Fun

• Celebrate two birthdays!
• Celebrate some silly holidays:
  • Book Lover’s Day (6)
  • National Nacho Day (6)
  • World Origami Day (11)
  • Clean Your Refrigerator Day (15)
  • Go For a Ride Day (22)
  • French Toast Day (28)