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“Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.” — Eileen Caddy

In Spring, we say “Spring has sprung,” but what’s the equivalent for fall, “Autumn has arrived?” Ok, we’ll work on that one a bit. But in the meantime, the arrival of fall means it’s time for some home maintenance! Luckily there’s a lot you can do yourself — inexpensively —to reduce the chance of a costly wintertime home repair disaster, make your home safer and save a bit of money. Here are some things you’ll definitely want to do before winter weather hits:

Install carbon monoxide detectors: Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless gas. A detector could save the lives of everyone in your home in the event of a malfunctioning furnace, hot water heater, stove, room heater or fireplace.

Test your smoke detectors. If they are battery-powered, change the batteries, too.

Clean your gutters. By helping to direct rainwater away from your home, gutters prevent water damage. But they can’t do their job when they are clogged with leaves and other debris. It’s a job you’ll want to do — or hire someone to do — twice each year. You’ll also want to clean out your downspouts and make sure water is being directed away from your home. While you’re at it, inspect your roof — or have a professional inspect it — so that any damage can be fixed before winter.

Clean your chimney. Before you start your first fire of the season, have your fireplace or wood stove chimney cleaned and inspected. It’s an important way to prevent a home fire.

Reverse your ceiling fans. Warm air rises, so switching your fan’s blades so they run in a clockwise direction after you turn on your heat will push warm air back down into the room. (Fans should run counterclockwise in the summer months.) In the winter, changing the direction of your blades can save on heating costs, especially in rooms with high or vaulted ceilings.

Caulk around windows and doors. Caulk doesn’t cost a lot, but can make a real difference in terms of energy savings throughout your home

Divert water away from your home. It’s easy to add extensions to your home’s downspouts so that water runs at least three to four feet away from your home. Doing so can prevent too much water from pooling near your foundation and entering your home.

Let us know what you’re doing to get ready for cooler days.

Cold season is the worst season. And what’s worse is getting the cold when it’s not cold season. Once you’re down with a cold, it feels like there’s little you can do to feel better. But you can feel better. Young Living has natural remedies to help you deal with your cold symptoms and feel like the normal you again.

Get balance with Lavender Essential Oils

The adaptogen, Lavender can assist the body adapting to stress and imbalances that often come hand in hand with a cold. Thus, if the cold is dragging you down, Lavender can help you boost stamina and energy to get you over the hump and kick the cold.

Aid digestion with Ginger and Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint and ginger are wonderful ways to center you body. Food is the fuel that will help you get over a cold — you need to eat and these two oils can help you with that. Making sure that your digestive system is functioning will your favor your fully recovery. Peppermint and Ginger Essential oils can help your digestion which supports your wellness as a whole.

Support Immunity with Thieves Oil

This Essential Oil blend can help your immune system in ways that you probably wouldn’t have thought about. Of course, you can make Thieves Tea. You can use a diffuser to enjoy the aromatics of Thieves Oil, or apply it topically. But you can also put a few drops in capsule and swallow it. Finally, you can put a few drops in your dishwasher with the detergent to help clean your dishes.

Getting over your cold is difficult. Let Young Living lend a hand.