Pair up, and with a scarf, tie one person's left leg to the other's right. The first team to the end wins! (It's more difficult and funnier than you might think.) Children will love this Three Legged Race. Racing through a pile of leave is even better!
Enameled Dutch ovens seem to collect cooking residue that is impossible to scrub away. Instead, fill the oven half full of water, cover, and heat to a boil. With a wooden spoon, scrape the inside, pour out, and let dry. Now, warm soapy water will easily wash away any remaining food. Easy clean complete!
Fall hits us with a wallop in October. Chrysanthemums are a warm addition to your fall garden. A bonus: pick blooms to liven up your home's interior. Be sure to take enough stalk to stand up in your vase. Trim any leaves below the waterline, as they will turn your water cloudy.
When you drop an earring, ring, or small screw (it happens from time-to-time), douse the lights and search with a flashlight. The metal will gleam in the darkness, and you'll find it in a snap!
October can be a leaf nightmare for those with large trees. Make your raking chores fun by having the whole family rake the leaves into a mountain and climbing it (jump in, really). You might have to re-rake them, but the memories will last you the entire winter.