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D INE O UT L OCALLY The Heart of Alabama is replete with many great eateries. Make reservations at a fine dining establishment such as TASTE in Hampstead and treat yourself to a nice meal. Don't want to dine out? Call in for carry out or curbside and enjoy a fine dining expe- rience at home. A CHIEVE A S MALL P ROJECT Time off at home is an ideal time to get something done. Chil- dren will be home from school so it’s a great time to help them fight boredom and accomplish tasks by giving them projects. Pick projects you can work on as a family to maximize your time with them. Quality time does not have to be all leisure. G ET S OMEONE TO C LEAN Y OUR H OUSE If you want to feel like you are on a holiday, hire someone to clean your home or focus on one area. Oven cleaning, a “spring” clean before the Christmas decorations go up, or even a backyard makeover will refresh the house and leave you with less housework to do on holiday. P LAN AN I NDULGENT M EAL Pull out your favorite cookbook or go online for inspiration and choose an interesting meal to cook. Take your time over the cooking, as there's nothing else to get done. Set the table with the best china and glasses, and enjoy time eating the meal you prepared. G O FOR A H IKE Some say in the Heart of Alabama you can experience all four seasons in a single day. Take advantage of a mild day to explore many of the wonderful parks nearby including Chewacla State Park, Oak Mountain State Park and Tuskegee National Forrest. Choose a hike to suit the family and their abilities. Some walks have wonderful views, and others have a historical connection. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 25 ..................................................................................................................................................................... Dine at Taste and enjoy one of their new signature dishes such as Crab Crusted Snapper over a Gouda Grit Cake with asparagus and tomatoes. DeSotoFalls