DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
(first Sunday of November)
Set clocks back one hour
Pack away Halloween decorations
ELECTION DAY*
Cast your ballot!
Cook
Make and freeze pie dough or whole pies (page 76)
Dig up and store spring bulbs, especially dahlias and gladiolus
Plan Thanksgiving menu; make shopping lists; order turkey
Stock home bar for the holidays (buy wine by the case)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly. Change the batteries at least twice a year, or as needed
Check in with your local food bank about their needs for the coming season, and making a donation
Put out all bird feeders (and stop bringing them inside at night)
VETERANS DAY
(November 11)
Inspect trees for loose branches
Stock up on vitamin D supplements
Home
Polish silverware (page 77)
Organize baking spices and replenish as needed
Have ice skates and snow skis sharpened
Wrap boxwoods with burlap; layer compost over cut-back perennials
Home
Assemble a winter car kit (page 77)
Check house for drafts; seal with caulk or weather-stripping
Donate to coat drives
Treat winter footwear with waterproofing spray
Go on a sunrise hike or bike ride
Rub cutting boards with mineral oil to prevent from drying out; sharpen knives
Pick up turkey and other remaining items and ingredients
Choose Thanksgiving table settings
Prepare side dishes; bake pies; make centerpieces
Wash table linens
Play tag football with friends and family
Clean
Deep-clean the oven (page 79)
Schedule holiday manicure/pedicure and hair appointments
*ELECTION DAY Falls on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, on or between November 2 and 8.