For many people, this is a holiday weekend. (In the U.S., Monday is Columbus Day. In Canada, it's Thanksgiving.)

That means a Monday off. What shall you do with your extra day? You know I have some suggestions.

• Prepare your yard for fall and winter, clearing flower beds, storing outdoor furniture, etc.
• If you decorate for Halloween, this weekend may be a good time to install the bigger pieces.
• Holiday sales are a good time to start your Christmas shopping.
• Take advantage of good weather to get outside and be active. Go for a walk or run, visit a local tourist attraction, go on a hayride, pick your own apples or pumpkin.
• Store your summer clothes and take out your fall clothes.
• Give the house a good cleaning.
• Make some serious headway on your Christmas crafts.
• Make and freeze some soup for cold winter nights.

What are your plans for the weekend?