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Welcome to Our New Holiday Newsletter!
Featuring the latest news and holiday trends from the best sources, our friends in Galena.
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43rd Annual Galena Halloween Parade & Festival
Halloween costume contest and parade on North Main Street in Galena. A costume contest will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Washington Park.
Children’s activities will also be held, and a variety of food will be available for purchase before the parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call Galena Area Chamber of Commerce at 877-434-5114.
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Cooler Weather Means Cozy Family Food
(Family Features) After families across the country began cooking more at home during the pandemic, that trend has continued as loved ones seek comfort in the kitchen in the form of their favorite recipes and time spent together.

In fact, according to the “Hunter Food News Study,” cooking continues to change as more Americans come together at the dining table with recipe usage up 21% and dinners cooked from scratch up 14%. Around half (54%) of Americans are cooking more than they were before the pandemic, and 35% said they “enjoy cooking now more than ever,” according to “Harvard Business Review.”
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20 Cardigan Outfit Ideas to Warm Up to This Fall
From the stone-embellished chunky knits spotted at Luisa Spagnoli to Max Mara's sleek pink full-length sweaters, cardigans were seen up and down the runways during the Fall/Winter 2023 fashion week shows. But there is also a vast array of cardigan styles to choose from, meaning the well of fashion inspiration for fall cardigan outfits is deep. To help us translate this fall wardrobe staple from the runway to real life, InStyle tapped expert Samantha Brown.

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The Top Fall Decorating Trends Of 2023
In the South, we’re always finding a reason to celebrate. We count our blessings and appreciate the little things. And, we know that holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries aren’t the only milestones on the calendar worth celebrating. When you rejoice in the season, every day and area of your home is full of festivity. While every season is worthy of some ceremony, the fall can be an especially exciting occasion for household decorating.

As the leaves shift colors and the weather takes a turn for the cooler (more in some places in the South than in others), the pumpkins, gourds, and mums come out to play on our shelves and countertops. Come fall, coziness takes top priority, accompanied by some spooky accouterments and turkey embellishments reserved for Halloween and Thanksgiving, respectively. These classic autumnal inclusions will probably never change—nor would we want them to. However, just as the wind blows and the leaves change, so does the way that we take decorating inspiration from the season. This year, fall is inspiring Southerners adorn their homes in ways that are both stylish and seasonal. Turn over a new leaf with these autumn decorating trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in the fall of 2023.
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Instant Pot Apple Crisp
This Instant Pot apple crisp recipe is quick and easy, and lets the apple flavor to really shine. And here, the pressure cooker isn’t the only time saver. The topping is made with granola! Using granola brings in some seasoning and sweetness. Of course, you’ll want to use a top of the line granola: organic if possible!
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