With cooler weather, we'll start seeing fires in home fireplaces. How about that smoke alarm? Every level of your home should have one. One thing you might not have considered, if yours is over 8 years old, you might consider replacing it. Upgraded safety is never overrated, and it might help you survive that unexpected fire.
This isn't meditation but mindfulness about how you are doing. Take a few minutes each morning to consider how you feel. Aches, pains? If you take medications, how are you responding? Afterwards, take notes (good or bad) so that at your next medical appointment, you've got something to share with your medical professional.
You'll get your kids' help with the yard more easily if you allow them to "leaf leap" when you're through. You may have to rerake some of the leaves, but with your phone for a camera, you'll have great memories to share! Print out a favorite to put on the fridge or even frame and hang on the wall! You will enjoy it for months to come!
Just because it has cooled off doesn't mean your outdoor plants are no longer thirsty. Especially evergreens. They rarely wilt, but they need to be adequately watered until the ground freezes (and a light frost doesn't count). So, if your soil looks dry, drag out the hose and liberate those roots from their thirsty misery. Every two weeks is about right.
Farmers' markets are still in swing in most areas, and you can get the best deals as the season winds down. Ask about the most flavorful choices they have, and that's what's on the menu for the weekend. Carve it up, serve it up, a seasonal meal fit for a king or queen (which is of course You!).