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Mavis’ Favorite Things Giveaway – 12 Bars of Soap from Casco Bay Soap Company

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UPDATE: This Giveaway is now closed.

Mavis’ Favorite Things Giveaway – Day  5 – 12 Bars of Soap from Casco Bay Soap Company

I first discovered Casco Bay Soaps a few years ago on Instagram and have since fallen in love with them.

Locally made here in Maine, these soaps are made in small batches {usually 6 – 9 batches at a time} using a special blend of good-for-your skin oils such as Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and more blend together to produce a mild, moisturizing, creamy bar of soap. {You can ready more about how the soap is made HERE.}

These soaps are sold online and all over the state of Maine in gift shops and specialty stores. I’ve even seen them at the LL Bean Home store in Freeport. Casco Bay Soaps are that popular! 

All of the soaps from Casco Bay Soap Co. are great for face & body, men & women, young & old.

Maine products are added into batches when possible such as Maine grown Oatmeal for the Maine Oats and Honey, farm grown and ground Cornmeal in the Summertime Citrus Scrub or Maine Seaweeds in the Mermaids Garden soap bars.

My favorite soap is the Day At The Beach bar. It lathers up really nice and has a nice mild scent to it. 

Two lucky people will each win a set of 12 different soaps from Casco Bay Soap Company.

The soaps in this giveaway are: 

All you have to do to enter this giveaway is leave a comment below and let me know what your favorite thing about this time of year is.

That’s it, that’s all you’ve got to do. Just answer that one question. Pretty complicated, right? 😉

Rules

Comment must be left on the blog to count as an entry. 1 entry per person/ip address. If you cheat, you will totally be disqualified. This giveaway is open to anyone on the planet earth. You may enter each giveaway in this series one time. {Comments may take an hour or two to be cleared, so please be patient}.

This giveaway ends Monday, November 15th, 2021 @ 6 pm EST and all the winners of the Mavis’ Favorite Things Giveaway Series will be announced on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021. Winners will be notified via email and have 24 hours to claim their prize. If the prize is not claimed within 24 hours, the prize will be forfeited.

Good Luck! I hope you win!

♥ Mavis

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Comments

  1. andrea says

    i live on the coast of the bay of fundy ~ n.b. canada and it is lobster season here ~ the excitement on land and sea is a feeling i look forward to each year!

        • Michelle Stahnke says

          My favorite thing about this time of year is the cooler nights. Even though we are still in the 80s during the day, we’re down in the 40s at night!

  2. Tina Hintz says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is all the soups and stews I make and the slower pace of things.

  7. Holly V says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the change of season and everything that goes with that. Fall leaves change colors and drop and cooking changes too like out with the grilling and in with soups and hearty pies.

  8. Debbie Webb says

    Love the trees with all the colored leaves. Love the cooler temperatures and the fireplace. Love all the soups I get to simmer all day. Can you tell this is my favorite season?

  9. Kelly Riggs says

    Last night we sat by a fire pit and over my head, I could here the last leaves rustling overhead – it was lovely! Cool temperatures, beautiful leaves, it’s the best time of year!

  13. Leah says

    I like the calmness of some fall days. Summer seems to bring a lot of windy days but the fall has some beautiful calm days with warm sunshine.

  15. Melissa says

    We live in AZ, so my favorite thing about this time of year is that the days of 90 degrees and higher are almost history–until next March!

  17. Barbara A. Gable says

    The beautiful fall colors, the crisp smell to the air and more relaxed indoor time are a few of my favorite things about fall.

  23. Lesley says

    We are stocking up the wood room right now and putting the gardens to rest. There is an energy present as we try to get everything done before the first snowstorm.

  24. Tracey says

    I love the way the low sun comes in the windows this time of year – the rooms glow golden and warm.

  26. Ann says

    Love the cooler temps, fall colors and flavors, and preparing for holiday times with family and friends.

  29. Toni Harper says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is that we often have a “window” of perfect weather. 60-70 degree days, low humidity (this is a southern state), and the leaves are very pretty here.

  32. Carrie says

    I love it all. The bright, vibrant colors. The scents of cinnamon, apples, pumpkins. The coziness of being inside and being able to go a little slower. I love all the changes of seasons. But there is just something most special about Fall. 🙂

  33. Kirsten T. says

    I love the colors of autumn, cozy sweaters, and watching the Canadian geese fly south for the winter.

  34. Charla Stankiewicz says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the cooler temps. We don’t have air conditioning in our 1900’s farmhouse and so fall is always our favorite time. The cooler temps have encouraged me to make soup and fresh bread three times a week. Last week was Taco soup, creamy chicken noodle and broccoli and cheese. Yum!

  40. Becky M says

    My favorite thing this time of year is the cooler weather, it gets sooo hot here in TX the cooler temps allow us to really enjoy the outdoors again.

  41. Karen says

    Hiking in the forest as the yellow leaves fall and the sun shines through the trees. Being able to have the windows open and no A/C or heat on!

  42. Lesley says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is taking a walk at dinner time and breathing the amazing air and being able to see families in their warm homes.

  43. Sarah says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is cooler weather. It’s so hot here most of the year, fall is like a breath of fresh air.

  44. Nancy says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is the anticipation of spending time with family at the upcoming holidays. Lots of decorating, planning go into each event which I love to do!

    • JoAnn Moran says

      My favorite thing about this time of year is the calm before the storm and the beautiful scenery. I also enjoy the food I cook in the fall: more,soups, stews, and pies.

  46. Amber S says

    The beginning of puffy jacket season… when I no longer get weird looks if I want to hide in my jacket all day long

  55. Shana says

    I live in the PNW. I love the colorful leaves mixed in with the evergreens on our hills, pumpkins, and sweatshirts being enough to keep me warm outside.

  62. Julie says

    So much to like about this time of year, but one of my favorite things is the switch back to standard time. I feel much more awake and alert when I drive to work/school in daylight than in darkness.

  65. Amy Powell says

    My favorite things about this time of year is the slower pace, making crock pot dinners and the anticipation of spending more time with the people I love.

  67. laura says

    the shift in temperature, slightly cooler breezes, even in southern california it seems that life just slows down a notch or two . . .

  69. Julie says

    I think the coffee tastes better this time of year. Snug in my warm robe in the quiet of the cold morning, that first cup of the day becomes something decadent.

  71. Carrie says

    I love the slowing down, everything seems a bit more leisurely of a pace and taking the time to enjoy a cup of tea or bowl of soup.

  73. Cheryl D. says

    Gorgeous fall leaves and sitting in front of our reproduction coal burning fireplace with the original cast iron surround.

  74. Peg says

    Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, and this year it has been the best (Rocky Mountain region) I can ever remember…warm sunny days, cool nights, beautiful colors.

  75. Laura reinhart says

    I love the color of light in fall. Sunshine seems more intense and sunsets are often pink or orange

  77. Sue Edwards says

    Fall and Spring for being outside, but I do like to hunker down for Winter. I could read and watch shows for quite a while without leaving the house!

  79. Reneé says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is how beautiful everything is. I love fall leaves, the beautiful pumpkins and winter squash, and all the color everywhere.

  82. Jamie H says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is that is that my inner house-hermit can really shine. I’m much happier staying home, building a fire and reading or baking. If I could stay in all winter I would!

  83. Beth B says

    I love the changing of the leaves and cozying up under a blanket on the couch by the fire in the evening.

  88. Jeanine says

    How can I have a favorite time of year when every season brings a new joy. Spring brings a renewal in the garden and wildlife, Summer is for walks on the beach and BBQ’s, Fall is falling leaves, family, crisp air and soup, and Winter brings rain with the creek running and being inside by the fire and rug hooking. All seasons are uplifting in their own way. Life is good!

  93. Donna Knight says

    I love the colored leaves, spending time with family and friends around the fire pit, and just the crisp cool air.

  94. Rose Wilson says

    Love this time of year for so many things, the weather is cooler, the holidays because that means family and putting my garden to bed while I dream of next spring’s new plantings.

  97. ChristiF says

    I love the color of the light at this time of year. So golden and warm! Thanks for the giveaway!

  98. Carrie says

    So many favorite things. Using the wood stove, cooking soups, waiting for snowfall and snowshoeing, decorating for the holidays. So many fun activities

  100. Jo says

    I love the return of the rain in the PNW, particularly after the prolific fires during the past few summers. We get an occasional patch of sun accompanied by a rainbow. It’s enough of a break. The rain brings a green spring, healthy trees and a good snowpack in the Cascades.

  102. Emily S. says

    I love this time of year when the leaves are changing and the humidity is finally dropping! Last year I swear we jumped from summer to winter in the midwest!

  107. Carrie F. says

    I love all the yummy things to cook in the fall and winter and not worrying about heating up the house.

  110. Kari says

    I love everything about it, but mostly the beautiful colors of the leaves. Oh, and don’t forget all the pots of soup…

  113. Annette says

    Anticipation! Knowing you will soon celebrate the holidays with family and friends. This year more than ever!!

  118. Sue Earnest says

    Staying indoors more and working on my knitting or watercolors. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

  119. Linda Practical Parsimony says

    I love that this time of the year is the start of the buildup to holidays that are all about food and people enjoying it.

  120. Kim says

    Two things: I love the autumn colors, and I love snuggling under my quilt in the evenings, tucked into a good mystery, with a hot cup of tea, and with the cool autumn wind, chilling my bedroom.

  121. Elle says

    I love the fall colors. They are the signal to start putting the gardens to bed. And being in a high mountain desert out West, it’s when we finally start getting rain again after a 60+ day dry spell.

    What’s not to love about fall? (other than fresh tomatoes have vanished).

  127. Lori says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the slower pace, shorter days, longer nights and all around cozy feel of the season.

  129. Angie says

    My favorite part about this time of year is the cold crisp mornings with my cup of hot tea. I love to watch the pets slowly wake and wander around the house to find a place in the sun to nap. Moments are more quiet, and the shorter days make me appreciate the sunshine as the world wakes up. Mornings are my favorite time of day in the autumn.

  133. Erin says

    The sky is the most beautiful blue this time of year here on the South Plains of Texas. Combined with fall foliage, cotton stripping, and cooler mornings it is the best time of year!

  134. Dena M says

    My favorite things about this time of year are the changing colors of leaves, cooler temperatures, and a slower pace of life.

  135. Cathrin says

    Its time of the years where you get together with family and friends for the up coming holidays and have fun laugh and just enjoy each other

  136. Donna G says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is the beautiful colors of the trees, and crisp fall nights.

  138. Lisa I says

    my favorite thing about this time of year is a fire in the fireplace in the late afternoon/early evening

  140. suzanne says

    The cozy feeling fall brings. It’s a beautiful break from all the summer activities and the winter traditions and big family get-togethers to come.

  142. Vanessa Strawder says

    I’ve always loved the fall – when I was a little girl, it was because my birthday is in October! Now, I mainly look forward to the mild temperatures and just appreciate the change of seasons.

  143. Barbara says

    The beautiful leaves and the feeling of autumn in the air is what I love about this time of year. Definitely my favorite season!

  146. Diana says

    I love how clear and nice the weather is. It is perfect to work in the garden and plant all of the winter crops. The counters are full of produce from the summer garden so it is fun to process all of the fruit and veggies.

  147. Heather says

    The Magic! I love seeing it in my kids faces. There is nothing better that the expectation of Christmas and all that the season brings.

  150. Kathy says

    Loving the approaching holidays and the positive energy that’s present this time of year — more about self-care and caring for others. It just feels good!

  152. Deborah R says

    Fall color and hiking, putting the garden to bed, firepits, chili, sweaters, and s’mores with the grandkids.

    • Lynn says

      Fall started being my favorite season when I was very young cuz my birthday is in November. I still look forward to it every year even tho I now get a senior citizen discount! Lol!

  154. Brianna says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the crisp fresh air. It is just invigorating to go outside and breathe it in and take in the smells and sounds. It cleanses my mind and rejuvenates my day when I take a break and go outside for awhile.

  155. Lyra says

    Absolutely my favorite thing this time of year is time with the family. I know we can make each other a little crazy sometimes, but even in the sea of chaos that is life, we keep each other going – and have a blast at the holidays! 😀

  156. Bonnie Schmidt says

    The cooler weather, hands done! I live in Florida and we are really tired of being miserably hot by this time of year.

  157. Michelle Gregg says

    Fave thing? Have to pick 2, pumpkins flavored EVERYTHING! And the changing leaves on the trees

  159. Donna Braun says

    I love when the leaves turn color and fall. Then the winds blow them away so I don’t have to rake them!

  160. Katrina says

    Cooler weather, I live in southern CA. Also my Fuyu persimmon tree blessed us with so much fruit this year. The flavor of this fruit just reminds me of fall.

  162. Bonnie S says

    MY favorite thing about this time of year is the coziness… Candles, hot tea, warm throws and comfort food!

  163. KC says

    My favorite November thing is Thanksgiving – food, family and friends, and bringing people around tables (pre-pandemic). Seasonally, it’s starting to work on crafts to give at Christmas! (also it being soup and flannel pyjama weather)

  164. Mary says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the anticipation of my daughter’s visit for the upcoming holidays. What fun I, my HH and son have as we plan for those precious days of all being together!

  168. Heather C. says

    My Favorite thing about this time of year is you really don’t need an excuse to just stay inside and read a book. It’s just that time of year! 🙂

  171. Linda says

    My favorite season, complete with amazing colors had (sadly) passed. Now I look forward to the holidays. With two little grandchildren, they take on a brand new meaning looked at through their eyes.
    Thanks for the chance to win these soaps. My dry skin absolutely LOVES handcrafted soap in the winter!

  176. Annette says

    With cooler temperatures, I enjoy playing in the yard and raking the colorful leaves for composting on my garden.

  181. Lori Robinson says

    Thanks for offering such an awesome giveaway!! I live in Florida. The weather this time of year is absolutely gorgeous 75 breezy and sunny.

  182. Caroline Rogers says

    I live in central California and I’m always glad when the heat finally goes away and the leaves change colors!

  183. Lisa S. says

    This time of year I enjoy planning our holiday meals with my daughter. This involves lots of research and looking at delicious food.

  184. Anissa says

    Looking forward to Thanksgiving, it is my favorite family holiday. Great soap ideas! Such talent.

  185. Donna Craig says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is having the garden cleaned up and ready for next spring!

  186. Randi says

    my fave thing this time of year is looking forward to seeing my college kids when they come home for the holidays.

  190. Linda J says

    My favorite things this time of year are the leaf color, cooler weather, and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays.

  191. Carolyn says

    This time of year is one of my favorites. The weather (imho) is perfect – it’s cooler, less humid and temps are in the 60-70 degree range. And the trees in PA are turning colors – I live close by to Valley Forge National Park so the colors are breathtaking. What more could I ask for.

  192. Haley says

    I love the changing of the seasons and having more excuses to stay inside where it’s cozy and warm!

    • Kristen says

      I love the crispness of the air, and how your face slows down and numbs with the cold against your cheeks.

  195. Lauralli says

    The easiest answer by a mile–the relief from the heat! Summer temps are too long where I live!

  196. Rhea Strauser says

    Family and friends – the closeness after being so long apart. The great smells and tastes that are only right at this time of year. The look of awe and wonder on kid’s faces (and some adults, too.)

  197. Heather says

    The general feeling of coziness this time of years brings. Looking at the vibrant colors on the trees outside while enjoying a crackling fire in our kitchen fireplace. Homemade soup simmering away on the stove and homemade bread baking in the oven. So comforting and cozy!

  198. Heidi P says

    I love this time of year because during the holidays we get to spend quality time with our friends and family.

  199. Mallory Lemieux says

    Cool, crisp air! So easy to breathe – no humidity, minimal bugs. I wish we had fall winter year round.

  202. Tracey says

    I love looking out at the yard after all the garden things are tidied up, thinking about everything tucked away for next year and seeing the clean slate. (Tidy garden and deck etc). It gives me fresh eyes for next season. I’ve also embraced this season as the “cozy season” – an excuse to stay in and watch movies or read, be inside and work on the house or just appreciate the work we’ve already done. I like having some seasonal closure.

  203. Holley says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is definitely the weather!!! I HATE the heat! Bring on the cold!

  204. Allison w says

    I love a good book and snuggling up near our wood stove next to our Australian Shepherd farm doggie. 🙂

  205. Melinda says

    I love the weather! It’s not sweltering hot, but still warm enough to go outside and enjoy doing things.

  207. Nancy says

    Love the cooler weather and walking through the crunchy leaves. Although, really, I love every season.

  208. Sarah S. says

    Everything about this season is amazing. From the darker days to the cold, windy days. Just gives me a reason to light a fire and snuggle up in a good blanket.

  210. Stephanie says

    Hmm…there are SO many things to love about this time of year. For me, it’s a toss-up between all the amazing Jewish holidays from Septemberish through Decemberish (the dates vary every year), and the gorgeous fall colors. 🙂

  211. Jennifer S. says

    I love this time of year because things are finally slowing down, and the days seem to have a gentler pace. We are both teachers, so early Fall is crazy, but by thiss time the kids have fallen into the routines of school, and the frenzied pace of launching the year is over. Also, since we’re on the central coast of CA, this is about the time our “summer” hits. It’s 85 today with a gentle breeze!

  212. Erin Kerbs says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is going to holiday craft fairs with my mom and sister. It is a tradition we have done since I was a little kid. I love supporting our local small businesses.

  215. Susan Eileen Baker says

    Love when we slow down and remember how precious our lives are and each day is truly a gift. Looking forward to showing my family my love by cooking a wonderful Thanksgiving meal to help us be grateful! Grateful: adjective warmly or deeply appreciative and thankful!

  217. Holly Sieger says

    My favorite part of fall are the changing of the leaves. I grew up in Houston where this didn’t happen in such brilliant colors. Live in Denver now and even after 5 years I still can’t get over the beauty!

  219. Katherine Hawkes says

    This time of year, I’m getting ready to hunker down for the winter, and I’m anticipating the holiday season (which is my favorite time of the year). All the warm blankets and coats are coming out from the closet, I’m buying my cocoa and ready to snuggle in!!!

  220. Teresa Lantz says

    Right now I am enjoying a lull in our schedule since the teens’ fall sports have wrapped up and their winter training schedule hasn’t started. I am also enjoying it being cool enough to use the fireplace in the evenings.

  223. yvonne says

    My favorite thing is the chilly nights have arrived, makes for great sleeping weather. Nothing better than being snuggled up for the evening!!!

  224. tc says

    I love everything about nature and being able to enjoy it, but this time of year I especially love getting ready for our Annual Celebration of Trees Fundraiser for Altrusa. We auction off decorated trees and wreaths with presents, have a silent auction and every year I do a SLO wine and wonderful tree where local ask local wineries to donate fine wine. The anticipation of how much we will raise to fund projects in our community is really exciting. This year we sold cards from a deck for my tree in advance and we already rasied $5,200 and the grand prize is $2,700 of wine, tastings, gifts and a decorated tree and 5 other prizes of fine champagne. I love getting dressed up for the holidays and putting my tree up Dec. 1st. I love the spirit of giving at this time of year.

  225. Mary Anna deForrest-Pearce says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the beautiful display of color in the trees and shrubs all around me.

  226. Carrie says

    My kids jumping in piles of leaves. I love their little faces of pure joy. They’re 9 and 7 now and I’m hoping to get a few more years of that innocence.

  227. Stacey Bossen says

    Love the cooler weather, darker evenings, heartier food and seasonal decorations. Makes life more cozy!

  228. Carolin says

    Apart from the color of the leaves and that first hint of cold and snow in the air, I love that everything get slow and calm. Like nature is taking a deep breath before the chaos and excitement leading up to Christmas. Plus, here in Switzerland, the cows come down from the alpine meadows in early fall, which is a spectacle I absolutely love, from the big pretty parades through the village to finding yourself in the middle of a cow herd around the bend of a mountain road 🙂

  229. Nancy Willhite says

    Snuggling under a quilt reading one of my favorite writers newest book during the brisk fall and winter days. Looking through my recipe collection and trying out new recipes that I saved for the cooler days to warm up my little home. Anticipation of starting new projects, such as designing a new quilt to work on this winter. There are so many joys to experience during the fall and winter seasons, but the slowing down of life in general is the greatest joy of all.

  232. Cari says

    My favourite thing about this time of year is returning to soups, stews and curries on our menu to keep us comfy/cozy through the darkening days.

  235. Mimi says

    I love spending more time in the kitchen cooking cold weather comfort food. In summer I’d rather not cook at all!

  236. Nanci says

    The change of season is my fav. I grew up in CA where there’s really only one season, maybe two. Now, I live in the high desert where we have snow, lightening storms, a reason to actually wear Uggs, warm springs and crazy hot summers. We’ve just turned the corner from simmering summer days in the 90s, so this is blissful.

  237. Mary Van Keuren says

    I love this season because it’s harvest time and I can reap the benefits of all my summer gardening.

  239. Mary says

    Staying indoors and making soup. I am so excited to garden and then by this time of year I am tired of it. It is all put to bed now and I am cozy indoors drinking tea and planning for the holidays.

  241. Laura SMcK says

    My favorite thing about this late Fall weather is the wonderful fragrance of outdoors – fireplace wood smoke, loamy smell of dirt as last gifts from garden are harvested and cinnamon wafting from freshly baked breakfast buns and from hot tea when I come indoors after a wonderful morning walk.

  243. Cathy Carroll says

    I love all the beautiful colors of fall. I also love the anticipation of the holidays and family get togethers that will soon be here!

  247. Elaine K McCarty says

    This is my favorite time of year! I love the fall colors, pumpkin anything, soups, warm spots to read with my kitty….and that fall smell in the air!
    Mavis this is so fun – I always look forward to your posts, but the excitement of “what’s she got today?” is worth looking forward to.

  249. Becky S says

    This year, I am a new transplant to SC from Oregon, and I am LOVING walking on the beaches in beautiful weather with little humidity!

  250. Judy M says

    A few of my favorite things is the changing color of the trees, sweater weather, crisp morning, breaking out my flannel pjs & pumpkin season

  252. Gladys in the Texoma area of North Texas says

    October and November are my favorite time of the year here when the brutal Texas summer heat has faded and the nights finally get cool enough that your body can recharge.

  253. Kathy says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is my birthday! Seriously though, it is a tie between the colors of autumn and sharing the making of freezer meals with my family.

  259. Kim W. says

    Fall is my favorite season! Like so many others, I love the cooler temperatures and gorgeous Fall colors. I’m also looking forward to upcoming gatherings with friends & family.

  260. Barbara Miller says

    My favorite thing about this time of year here in NE Florida is the slightly cooler temperatures, the coming holidays, and the food we usually only indulge in once a year at each holiday.

  261. Nanci Fitschen says

    Crunchy leaves outside and inside it would be soups, hot dishes (casseroles to some of you) Hot chocolate, baking, getting ready for the holidays and sitting in front of the fireplace watching Hallmark movies. Not to forget jeans and sweatshirts.

  262. Cindy Miller says

    Cool crisp air. No humidity! The smell of wood smoke in the air outside and the smell of baking good things inside.

  265. Lori says

    It is so fun to read all of these responses. As a Texas girl, I love the perfect weather we have in the fall, Playoff football Friday Night Lights and enjoying a fire in the fire pit with friends.

  266. Carla James says

    My favorite thing this time f year is the crispness in the air – love it!

    Thank you,
    ~Carla

  268. Nancy says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is slowing down for a bit! Garden is done, canning is done, we can relax for a bit before gearing up again for the holidays. (no snow yet here in Northern Wisconsin so we don’t even have to move snow yet-yeah!)

  271. Michelle O. says

    My favourite time of year – the smell and feel of the crisp air. I live on an island and the scent of the salt ocean air seems to be more prominent. Love it.

  274. Laura says

    I love to sit in front of the fire and drink coffee or tea. It’s easier to sleep with the cooler weather.

  275. Cherilyn P. says

    This is my favorite season for so many reasons, with the vivid colors, crisp air and cozy clothes. I love watching Nature’s transition to colder frosty weather. I look forward to our family gatherings that are coming up soon too which always feature dishes we’ve shared for decades. I love it all.

  277. Mary Neathway says

    I just finished doing my favourite thing for these dark and dreary days: stretch out on the couch with a book and end up having a nap, tucked in with a warm and fuzzy blanket.

  279. DotRot says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is Thanksgiving and the fact that it’s almost winter (finally!).

  281. Kitty Sondern Snyder says

    My favorite thing in Autumn, especially this one are the brilliant and spectacularly colored leaves on our trees!
    They seem to have all changed on the same day this year. Luminous!

  282. Ann Duncan says

    I love the colors of fall, especially on days like today when it’s gray and rainy and the leaves left on the trees just glow with color.

  284. Sandra Guillemette says

    The sky from blue in the day to clear nights of twinkling lights in many places including what ones see riding in ones pick-up truck, out in the countryside looking for light displays, listening to music along with stopping every once in a while for a cup of Mexican hot chocolate with marshmallows and cookies.

  286. Tessa Currier says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is how the hygge habits come back after a summer of sun and outside time. I love the smell in the air, candles burning inside, wool socks, sweaters and hot cups of tea. I love the smells and foods I can bring out of my oven, and how each of my family members has a favorite that they request. It’s a cozy, comforting feeling this time of year that I always look forward to.

  287. Adrienne says

    So many things to love during this season. But my daughter and I love soup, chili and stew season the best.

  288. Laure says

    The leaves – colorful leaf foliage on the trees and crunchy leaves to walk through on the ground.

  290. Jen B says

    I love the fresh, clean, crisp air after a hot and humid summer. That and all the beautiful shades of brown in November!

  291. Amber says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is all of the family time I get in – holidays, birthdays, cozy weekends at home – I love it all!

  292. Vicki in Birmingham says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is savoring the feast of color from these intense red, yellow and orange leaves. So beautiful!

  295. judy egan says

    I love the cooler temps, the baking smells from the kitchen, homemade apple butter and the beautiful colors of the changeing leaves. Warm and cozy beats sweating any day!!

  296. Katherine says

    Fall is my favorite season. It is so beautiful and such a relief from hot summer temperatures.

  298. Natasha says

    So many different things! The cozy woodstove which heats our home, blankets, hot chocolate or tea, soups and stews, fuzzy warm socks and sweaters, garden projects wrapped up for the year so starting to focus on indoor things, cobblers and crisps for dessert.

  300. Dana says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the somewhat slower pace. Time to reflect on the year and spend time with family.

  301. Pam H says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is putting up the Christmas trees and decorating. Plus making all the fabulous food.

  302. Tim Tlougan says

    I am very fortunate to live in the Mississippi River Valley and be in the midst of a hardwood forest so the combination of the changing leaves and the changing river valley is something that still takes my breath away! Even at age 68!

  303. Katherine says

    I love the color of the leaves, the opportunity to see more wildlife while out hiking and the cooler temperatures.

  304. linda koch says

    I love the cooler temps this time of year along with the gorgeous fall colors and smells! Plus I get to start making soups again! Thank you for your great blog and such a wonderful giveaway!

  306. Kathy G. says

    I like the crisp weather, the changing tree colors, sipping my hot tea and reading a good book.

  308. Heather says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the clean air. We had a couple of rain/snow in the mountains so the wildfires are out. I currently have the windows open since it is a warm day.

  309. Kelliinkc says

    I love the stunning foliage against a gorgeous, cloudless blue sky, open windows, breaking out my knitwear, cooking and baking season, thoughts of holidays just ahead spent with family and friends. Generally a more relaxed and cozy vibe to life!

  311. Lindsey says

    I love that the days are getting shorter. The darkness of November and December is so peaceful; I miss darkness during the long days of summer (where I live it is 24 hours of daylight in June and July. Horrible.)

    These soaps sound wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.

  312. Lindi Turnipseed says

    My favorite thing this time of the year is the changing of the leaves! I am awestruck at what God has done!!!!!

  313. Vy says

    My favorite thing is the gray gloomy weather that all but forces me inside next to a cozy fire with my jammies and a cup of tea

  316. Lisa V. says

    Travel is my favorite thing about this time of year. My husband and I do most of our travel each year in November and December, and since I love travel it’s definitely something to look forward to! This year we’re hoping to return to some favorite national and state parks in Utah and/or Arizona.

  317. Sandy Cirello says

    My Favorite Time Of Year Is Prepping For Thanksgiving, Watching Christmas Movies, Which Started Early This Year, Decorating Early For Christmas and Writing Out Christmas Cards Early. Just Love This Tme Of Year!!

  318. Marti says

    My summers are filled with hustle and bustle. I have a huge garden and do tons of canning and freezing. This time of the year is awesome because the garden is put to bed and things slow down. I finally can sit and knit and just relax.

  321. Jessie A. says

    I love the first few weeks of cooler weather, such a nice change from the summer heat.
    The sunsets in the evening are amazing the colors are so bright.
    In a month or 2 I will be whining about the cold and the snow but for now the weather is perfect.

  322. Catherine says

    My favorite thing this time of year is the preparing to slow down and nestle in for the winter. The garden is done and it’s time to think about weaving and knitting during the winter. I love watching the leaves change.

  323. Linda Harper says

    My favorite time of year is now and what I love most is the fall colors on the trees and the clean fresh feeling air in the mornings!

  325. Linda Brewer says

    Love walking through the crunchy leaves and seeing them flying through the air and whirling on the ground.

  326. Suzanne C. says

    Cooler weather, and the sweaters that go with it. Also, drinking coffee and tea is more enjoyable when it’s not hot outside!

  327. Ann Kurt says

    I love that I don’t sweat when I take the dog out to do his business ! Thx Mavis for the awesome giveaways.

  339. Cathy says

    I love how the natural pace of things slows down. Living in New England with shorter summers we feel the need to pack as much as we can into three months, both work and play. It’s now time to slow down and appreciate the results of all our efforts. I would consider myself an introvert, by November I’m peopled out and definitely looking forward to hibernating.

  340. Jennifer says

    Soup! In fact, I was coming on here looking for your cheeseburger soup recipe for dinner tonight & figured I might as well enter the drawing while I’m here 🙂 Thanks Mavis!

  346. Jane says

    Fall is so beautiful overall, but this year I’m just adoring the light. In St. Louis, summer is often stark and winter gray. Spring can be rainy and humid. But this fall has had golden light for weeks — one would think we’re in southern France. Impressionists are missing out! It’s been amazing.

  348. Ca says

    The weather in my neck of the woods in Northern California. Still nice and mild with beautiful fall leaves on the trees. Lovely!

  350. JENNIFER M ROSS says

    Favorite things this time of year. Family Togetherness, Beautiful Colors, Warm Cozy Fire, Cool Fresh Air, Time to Relax, Fun Holiday Movies. So much to be happy about! 🙂

  351. April H johnson says

    Wow! There are so many favorites for you to read! I love that it is starting to get cold and windy here in Laramie, WY. The leaves have changed to Aspen gold and blown away for the year. Walking the dog is a pleasure because each day the river path has changed.

  353. Geunita W Ringold says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is the changing leaves. I love fall colors. We have beautiful leaves where I live.

  354. Diane says

    I love the changing colors of the fall leaves. I also enjoy planning for the decorating changes for the Holiday season.

  355. Laurie Lasala-Tuttle says

    My favorite thing this time of year are my walks! Perfect temps in southern California right now!!

  356. Peggy says

    Fall is my favorite season, the colors, cooler temps and living in the PNW I even like the rain. 🙂

  358. Teresa Young says

    My favorite thing is the change of seasons, the colorful leaves, apple cider & pumpkin everything.

  359. Tara Rushton says

    Hands down, has to be changing of the leaves! Cozy warm inside your house, cold chilly outside with the perfect mug of hot Cocoa. My kind of dreamy.

    Oh these soaps look wonderful

  360. Joan says

    Cool breezes, fall recipes, the smell of something cooking in the crock pot and
    the smell in the air of wood burning in the fireplaces.

  361. Teresa P says

    Slower pace, warm fall colors, family time, hearty recipes… So much to live! Off for another cup of hot tea…

  362. Marcia says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is usually the cooler weather. Leggings, long sleeves. Except today it was in the mid-80s.

    I can make more soups in the Instant pot, and stews. Which I like because: fewer dishes.

  366. Lisa says

    I love the cooler weather, putting the garden to bed, making soup, snuggling up in a blanket with a great book and working on quilts.

  369. Josephine Howe says

    My favorite thing this time of year is taking a break from gardening, even though I still need to plant my garlic if the rain would ever stop.

  370. Donna says

    I love this season of giving. When I can gift something to someone and put a smile on their face I feel like I have hit the jackpot. Today, I gave gifts to 4 men who are Veterans. They were all surprised and very appreciative.

  371. Cecile says

    I like the hunt of finding things for family that are unique just to them. No gift cards, no mass purchase of 10 crock pots!

  373. Tammy says

    My favorite thing is the pretty fall weather. Here in the south we still have pretty warm weather, so I’m not cold!

  379. Sarah Geertsema says

    I love mountain biking through the forest and seeing all of the beautiful leaves changing colour.

  382. Erica says

    My favorite thing this time of year is the smell. I love the fall smell outside, and warm clothing, and comforting meals.

  383. Gina says

    My favorite thing this time of year has to be feeling a little chilled and then snuggling up to my sweetie. After 36 years, I still welcome his arm around me shielding me from the cold or keeping me sturdy on the ice as I waddle to the car in my heels on the way to work. We don’t snuggle so much in the summer When it’s hot so this time of year, a good warm snuggle is my favorite part!

  384. Donna says

    The holidays. This year will be a fun Thanksgiving. My birthday
    falls on Thanksgiving. My family and I will have two celebrations.
    Including my 96 year old mother celebrating with us.

    • Lonnie says

      My favorite part of Fall/Winter is more time together with family and friends to enjoy the holidays. Right now I’m loving listening to the rain on the roof while snuggled down in from of the stove with my Kindle.

  385. Jennifer says

    Fall is my favorite season, because of the garden harvest and leaves changing. In Ohio though both those things are essentially over right not. So in November it would be cool mornings, flannel sheets, and moving our daily walk to before dinner.

  386. Gigi says

    I love pulling out a new wardrobe. I get tired of all the same summer clothes and look forward to snuggling in sweatshirts. I love the warm days and cool nights.

  387. Mary Kerns says

    I love the rainy windy stormy darkness of Kitsap County…not!! I love the coziness of my home with a good book or a Seahawks game.

  391. Joanne Cosh says

    Our family has an annual hayride/ pumpkin event at my parents small farm. No one stops smiling for hours. And then we smile again when we talk about it. We are blessed to have my mom at age 92 1/2 and all the generations show their love.

  392. Donna says

    I like that it is finally getting cooler. I live in Arizona and the summers here are very hot day after day.

  393. tia in boise says

    My favorite part about this time of year is all the beautiful fall colors in the trees–I love the fiery red-orange the most!

  398. Tracy says

    I garden on a crazy big scale and fall is always filled with intense activity shutting down most of that, and putting all the gardens to bed. For example, I just finished digging, washing, curing and packing for storage over 550 Dahlia tubers. This time of year is like shutting off all the lights to my outdoor ‘workshop’ and heading inside for the shorter, but more relaxed days of winter. Cracklings fires, hot soup, sketched plans for new garden designs, and long lists of tasks to crack on in Spring. I love my “long inter’s nap” almost as much as the rebirth in Spring or the full blown glory of Summer or brisk freshness of Fall.

  399. ANN meyer says

    I love fall. ThIngs slow down and I can get cozy on the couch with a blanket, hot tea and a good book!

  407. Rhonda Relyea says

    I love the changing color in the trees while I’m cleaning up flower beds and gathering seeds for next spring’s plantings.

  410. Pam T says

    Time for hygge! Cozy indoor time by the fire,candles burning, comfy clothes, comfort food and time spent with family and friends.

  411. Cynthia Parido says

    I love the smell of Fall with brush fires and fireplaces starting up. The crisp Autumn air and the light from the sun that cuts through the trees. Fall is the absolutely the best time of year!!!

  415. Cheryl says

    I am not thrilled to death with winter, especially if I have to drive in the snow. But that being said, I enjoy the quietness of the snow when it is falling…

  417. Barbara Howe says

    Well. We’ve become snowbirds. Florida weather is sunny. Rainy. Hot and Cold . The ground is sand shells and hard. But fear not. I started seeds like I did in Pennsylvania and now I have baby herbs and tomatoes. Brussel sprouts too. Which I’ve never ever grown. When ready they will go in new raised beds. So my favorite thing this time of year is the challenge of growing in this foreign soil.

  419. Donna says

    Fall is my favorite time of year! Not only do I love the beautiful colors but also when the trees lose their leaves, I love walking in them and hearing the crunch. I also love a pot of soup on the stove.

  422. Vivian says

    Rub-a-dub, dub, lotsa soap in my tub!
    What I love about this time of year is all the Fall colors everywhere! They are my favorite colors. My linens, towels, clothes, everything! The yellow, oranges, rust, brown, green….beautiful!

  423. Tracy says

    My favorite things are, fall colors, fire in the wood stove, soup time, indoor activities, long soaks in the bathtub and just the slower pace of life in my household.

  427. Lynn from NC Outer Banks says

    Anticipating holidays and memory making with family and awaiting the return of the tundra swan who overwinter here in my area.

    Thanks Mavis. The soaps look amazing.

  428. Cindy Williamson says

    The color of the leaves changing for the fall, the pumpkins are out in the fields and time for fresh squash.

  429. Pat in Oregon says

    I have so enjoyed reading everyones favorite things!! I can identify with all of the wonderful fall changes and beauty!! I love watching the leaves , in all their glory, fly across the yard on a windy day. I could watch them for hours!!

  431. Terri Shortell says

    Wow!! Those soaps sound amazing and they have such fantastic names. The names make me want to try them, so I can see if the scent matches the names. Lol

    My favorite things are watching (and hearing) the birds as they fly south. I love the colorful leaves, especially this year because they were gorgeous. I’m also looking forward to the snow. I’m just hoping we get more snow and less ice this year. It’s usually the opposite here.

  432. Karen L Andersen says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is eating apples (which haven’t been in storage for months)!

  437. Nancy Risch says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the anticipation of the holidays and getting ready for family dinners!

  439. Trina says

    I love the cool crisp air and beautiful colors of the leaves. I also love all the comfort food 🙂

  441. Denise Houston says

    The smells are my favorite…..spices we bake with, crisp air and leaves, foods like apple and pumpkin and of course, soups and stews simmering.

  442. JulieP says

    My favourite thing about this time of year is lighting the fire each day and snuggling with my two pooches on the sofa in front of it! Aaaaah! Quiet still times. Garden asleep pretty much, canning done, Christmas not quite here! Absolute bliss

  443. Jessica says

    The weather! It was my perfect Fall weather in East Tennessee yesterday: mild but cool, dry and really windy. 😀

  444. Pat Marino says

    Staying in pj’s, reading through my recipes to plan the holiday meals, watching the grass get covered with frost!

  446. KT says

    I love the fall colors–every day as I walk the dog or drive to and from work I admire the beautiful colors of the leaves.

  448. Tammy says

    Like so many others, fall is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler air and the gorgeous leaves. Also, my birthday is in early October, so there’s that!

  449. Jen Fitzpatrick says

    I love being able to find an excuse to stay inside and work on cross stitches at this time of the year.

  450. Peggy's​ Lineberry says

    This is time of year everyone starts getting in the holiday mood. People seem to be nice, caring,outgoing and cheerful with others no matter race or politics

  452. Shari Harniss says

    I love watching the leaves swirl in the wind as they fall from the tree. Quite mesmerizing.

  453. Renee says

    I love the way everything slows down a bit. My garden is put to bed. More time around the fireplace drinking hot tea with a cozy blanket and a good book.

  454. Marcia Zimmermann says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the changing leaves and crisp air.
    I love the Fall!

  457. Cheryl M Baunoch says

    My favorite thing is getting ready for the long Michigan winter ahead. Stocking up on lots of our favorite foods and getting rug hooking projects together.

  458. Naomi C. says

    I love seeing the colors of the changing leaves. After living in Phoenix for 29 years and no real Fall season, it’s nice to be home in SC and seeing the leaves change.

  459. Katherine says

    Right now where I live the highs are in the 60s and the lows are in the 40s. I love being able to go outside and hike and garden and just be without feeling like I’m stepping into an oven. The summers here are miserable. Thank you for the opportunity! Handmade soaps are one of my favorite things.

  460. Melissa says

    The slowing down, sunny days and cool breezes, walks in the woods, looking forward to winter hibernation.

  461. Christa H. says

    My favorite thing is catching a glimpse of the wild turkeys roam my farm. Saw a bobcat two days ago!

  462. Kay Bowles says

    There is a warmth to this season…fires in the fireplace, extra efforts made to connect with distant families and friends, oven smells permeating the entire house….and warmed hearts for each other. If only we kept these feelings throughout the year.

  466. Beth says

    I love the cooler temperatures here in Maine as well as the fall colors. I love being in my cozy pj’s and drinking my tea, lazy days… priceless.

  467. Robin Martin says

    Fluffy sweaters and a mug of something hot to drink while I cuddle with whichever furball is amiable at the moment, lol.
    I don’t enjoy being chilly at all and I get cold easy the older I get, the cats or doggo are happy to oblige most of the time.

  468. Stacey says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is still the colorful leaves. Vermont is absolutely gorgeous even when most of the leaves have fallen. I love the carpet on the ground and the crinkly sound when I shuffle through them when taking my walks.

  469. Sarah says

    I love how inner beauty shines in fall. Trees and shrubs that were nice enough during the summer burst into fall colors. Ordinary ingredients combine into deliciousness that ties me back to childhood. People spend more time outside talking with friends and neighbors because the weather finally is pleasant enough to enjoy outside.

  470. Michele White says

    This is my favorite season for so many reasons — changing leaves, cooler weather, apples, holidays, more time with family….

  471. Patty L. says

    This time of year always teaches me something new about the power of Mother Nature. How she takes time to shut down, rest and ready for the new spring in Minnesota.

  474. Amy says

    I am a summer girl so i do not care for much this time of year- it reminds me of shorter days and that snow is on the way. Although i don’t like it my dog does- so i can appreciate that- he likes to play in the snow and that is fun to watch.

  475. Lee says

    My favorite thing about fall is the graceful descent ot the colorful leaves fluttering in a downward spin!

  481. Rachael says

    When people put a up their Christmas lights & everything looks a little more magical- even if it’s not in daylight. And the cheerfulness, goodwill & excitement of the holidays

  483. Lori says

    This time of the year is the best. Cool crisp autumn air, the smells of good food in the crock pot, the garden beds all clean out and ready for spring planting, the new flower bulbs tuck snuggly in the ground, anxiously awaiting the arrival of snow, crackling of the wood stove, and getting out my big oversized sweater I have had for at least 15 years.

  484. Jillian Rose says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the sunny, breezy, chilly mornings, and all the leaves on the ground.

  485. Jules says

    One of my favorite things about this time of year is the changing leaves, and the smells of fall, like woodsmoke and earthy smells

  487. Christie says

    I love the smell of the woodstove on a cool autumn day. It is what I look forward to most about the season.

  489. DOROTHY WEDINGER says

    There is some things I like about every season, but Fall is special because of the SNAP. One day we walk, scuffing through warm, colorful, crisp leaves and the next day it’s wet, windy and cold! It makes me think about going home. I like my home most of all in Fall, because I know I’ll find comforts there.

    Small batch soaps are awesome. Thanks,Mavis, for this opportunity to win some.

  493. Silkifae says

    Fall is my favorite season and of course the beautiful colors of autumn are but one thing I love. I love the break from the intense heat & humidity, looking forward to finishing up all the outdoor jobs and anticipating the break from the summer’s work and busyness to rest & rejuvenate, body & soul – to finally have time to read and pursue my favorite pastimes.

  494. Staci W says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the sense of calm as things slow down, more cozy indoor projects and less trying to get both indoor and outdoor projects done.

  495. Nevilla L Ownbey says

    I love each season of God’s creation. He knew what He planned to do before He created everything. He had planned for this to be a time of rest. I thank God Almighty for His Son Jesus Christ, the colorful colors of fall, the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas and for family and friends.
    Thank you for giving me a chance to win the soaps.

  497. Carol says

    Although I love to be out in the garden, it’s nice to snuggle inside this time of year with a good book and a cup of tea, knowing that most of the preserving of garden goodies is done.

  498. Ashley Bananas says

    I live in Florida, so my favorite thing about this time of year is the weather cooling down. Less AC running, and more fuzzy socks. I love cooler weather. Of course anything below 50 degrees is too cold for me. 😉

  499. Jeannine says

    My favorite thing this time of year is sitting by the fireplace and listening to the rain and wind blow through the forest behind our house.

  501. Deb K says

    The garden is put to bed, no more bugs and especially the cozy factor…fire in the stove, comfort food and rest!

  502. Suzanne Busalacchi says

    My favorite thing is being able to wear my snuggly pjs and sweaters with the cooler temperatures! I also love living vicariously through my friends and family that experience the change of seasons….I live in San Diego, CA and we don’t get that here

  505. Lisa Rostocki says

    I love the colors of all the trees, the crisp air, heartier meals and the crunch of leaves under my feet

  506. Jessica says

    Experiencing the magic of the season through my children’s eyes. Everything is so special all over again.

  514. Terry says

    The shorter days, gardens to bed and cooler temps mean a little time for me to relax before the holidays…oh, yes!

  515. Erica Harris says

    The leaves, the cooler weather, campfires, family time, holidays! There is so much to love about fall!

  518. Mrs. M. says

    The smell of a “crisp chill ” in the air. (Some may think this should say the FEEL…but autumn nights have a specific smell!)

  519. Judy says

    Hi Mavis, those soaps sound amazing, especially the seaweed one. Anyway, my favorite thing during this time of year is baking pies. Apple Carmel and strawberry rhubarb. Nippy outside but delicious pies in the oven. Thank you.

  523. Kendra Puzzo says

    I just love the crunch of leaves under my feet, the crispness in the air, and being thankful to spend time with my loved one.

  524. Pam says

    My favorite thing this time of year is sitting by a warm fire with a mug of homemade hot soup! My HH starts the fire just before morning coffee and keeps it going until bedtime… so welcoming and cheerful coming in from the cold:)

  528. Linda Huth says

    I love November. My adult children both have birthdays. One granddaughter has a birthday and our wedding anniversary falls on Thanksgiving this year, which is my favorite holiday!

  538. Debi says

    I love the “hunker down” feeling of fall. Baking, soups and stews, getting out blankets to snuggle under, the cooler weather, fire in the woodstove…

  542. Nadia says

    I love the gorgeous autumn colors! And I also love staying home more and baking yummy goodies in my kitchen!

  543. Haley P. says

    My favorite time of this year is the special holidays. One right after another. Cooler weather. Family time.

  546. Sheri says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is the changing color of the leaves and the brisk, fresh air.

  550. Mindy B. says

    Family, Fires in the fireplace, the ever changing color of the leaves and getting ready for the holidays!

  551. Lara says

    I love the coziness after the crazy long days of summer… Coming inside with family, good meals, fun movies, lots of books!

  552. M. Allison says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year, is all of the cozy lights and blankets. And curling up with a good book and glass of wine.

  553. Kimberly O'Donoghue says

    My favorite thing about this time of the year is working outside at the end of the day when it calms down the sun sets beautifully the smell in the air is wonderful and then going into a toasty house warmed
    by a wood stove
    I love fall!!

  555. Tisha says

    My favorite thing about this time of year is the slowing down, the break in the heat, less outside chores and Thanksgiving pies.

  560. Kim says

    Many of our fall traditions (apple picking, cider mill, etc) is wrapping up and the weather is changing. This is my favorite!

  562. Molly K Weber says

    My favorite thing this time of year is the Christmas music and smells of cinnamon and cloves.

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