The mornings are a little cooler. The leaves have turned shades of crimson and gold. There’s cider warming on the stove, a pumpkin pie in the oven, and an extra blanket waiting on the porch swing.
Pumpkin season has arrived! Let the leaves fall.
Hold on there, Great Pumpkin!
Somebody has three soccer games to attend. All at the same time. Somebody else is in charge of their kid’s Halloween party at school. Who ate all the Halloween candy? Is there not one turkey left at any grocery store? And somebody has the gall to say, “Only twenty-eight days until Christmas!” Or worse… “I finished my Christmas shopping early!”
We don’t hate. But we do need a getaway. A little quiet time to regroup.
Whether you’re in the mood for a small-town romance, a cowboy love story, or simply a cozy afternoon escape, you’ll find a story waiting for you here.
Come for the friendship. Stay for the happily ever after.
📚 Curl Up with a Good Book
There’s something about autumn that calls for a warm drink, a soft blanket, and a story you don’t want to put down.
This season’s cozy reads include:
🌿 From the Porch Swing…
Porches are made for shooting the breeze, sharing family stories, passing down memories, meet-cutes, and goodnight kisses. Every porch has heard a good story or two. Some have been passed down through generations. Others have been told for the hundredth time—and somehow get a little better every time they’re shared.
So grab a blanket, settle into the porch swing, and stay awhile. You never know where the conversation might lead.
💛 LOVE
When Weddings Don’t Go as Planned
The Good, the Bad… and the Unexpected.
The Day I Fell for Him… Literally!
Love, Laughter… and One Very Awkward Entrance.
Saving Marriages One Rom-Com at a Time
Love, Football… and the Art of Compromise.
🌱 LIFE
A Little House Thanksgiving
Life, Gratitude… and an Unexpected Lesson.
Closed Gates and Randy Bulls
Life, Livestock… and One Very Long Night.
😂 LAUGHTER
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…
Laughter, Lightning… and Other Camping Bloopers.
Wait… An Alligator?
Laughter, Loyalty… and One Very Wet Dog.
🥧 Grab Your Apron
Tie those apron strings good and tight because every season deserves something homemade. Whether it’s an old family favorite or a brand-new recipe waiting to become a tradition, here’s something delicious to bring to your table.
Fresh out of the Oven: Peach Cobbler
Fresh out of the Oven: Meatloaf
Fresh out of the Oven: Pumpkin Cobbler
🍁 Keep Strolling… there’s more to see!
Every season has its own stories.
Coming SOON: you’ll be able to stroll on over where twinkling lights, Christmas romances, fresh-baked cookies, and a little holiday magic are waiting.
Until then…
The cider’s still warm.
The porch swing is still rocking.
And there’s always room for one more friend.
See you soon on Christmas on the Front Porch.