You don’t need a lot of materials to make a wreath, but you’ll still have to go shopping. The good news is that you can find everything you need at the dollar store. Here’s what you’ll need.

You need a dried material like pampas grass, bunny tail, or dried ferns, a metal wreath frame, floral wire or floral tape, fabric or wooden craft flowers, ribbon, and hairspray. If you can’t find a floral wire or tape, you can use zip ties, as they are sturdy and easy to attach. Simply follow the instructions and tie them to the frame. Squeeze tight and cut off the excess tails.

Wreaths are easy to make as you simply need to form small palm-size bouquets. Start by creating a small set of dried material. Make sure the stem’s diameter matches the width of the metal frame. Take your floral tape or wire, and use it to secure the first bundle to the frame. If the frame is curved, the bundle will sit inside like a cup.

Repeat these two steps until you cover the whole frame. Make sure that the fluffy side of each bundle covers the attached stems of the one before it. You want the bundles to sit as close as possible so your wreath can look fuller. When attaching the last bundle, lift the head of the first one and secure the final bundle underneath. This will ensure that all the stems are covered.

Now it’s time for some final touches! You can make the wreath look even better by weaving in fabric or wooden craft flowers. You can attach them with tape, wire, or zip ties. Make sure that the dried grasses hide the connection points. Tie it with a beautiful ribbon bow of your choice if you want to.

Dried grasses normally tend to shed quite a lot. To keep your wreath in perfect condition, spray a generous amount of hairspray. The last step is to hang it on your door or window and you’re done! Your beautiful fall decor looks festive and you didn’t have to spend a lot on it.

It seems people are stepping away from their earbuds to take a quiet walk is now a trend known as ‘silent walking.’ This activity offers a break from the headphone-clad world by calling for ditching the constant hum of music or podcasts and embracing natural sounds. The buzz around this silent movement is about leaving the phone to enjoy the energy of the outside world and connect with one’s inner thoughts.

There is a real impact of constant auditory engagement on mental well-being, and that is what made @madymaio, a TikTok user, kickstart the silent walking trend. She dared to venture out for walks without her trusty headphones. What she discovered was quite remarkable – a flow state setting in after just two minutes of silence. Suddenly, she could hear her own thoughts, and this revelation struck a chord with thousands of social media users who began sharing their silent walking experiences.

So, what exactly is silent walking? It’s as simple as it sounds — walking without headphones or any other audio distractions. In a world that rarely offers a moment of silence, choosing to walk without constant noise can be a breath of fresh air.

The perks of silent walking go beyond what meets the ear. Contrary to expectations, silence often brings relaxation and creates mental space for creative thinking. Studies even show a link between walking and enhanced creativity. Renowned thinkers and writers like Henry Thoreau and Virginia Woolf turned to walking to unlock their creativity, unplugging from the constant chatter of podcasts and audiobooks to let their minds wander.

Silent walking can yield intriguing results. While it may not lead to groundbreaking ideas, it often allows people to enjoy the long-lost pastime of daydreaming. It allows solutions to nagging problems to surface effortlessly, and creative sparks can also ignite in moments of solitude. Still, urban noise pollution during weekday walks could be a minor inconvenience compared to the deep connection that can be felt during peaceful walks in nature.

While people are not going to bid farewell to their headphones entirely, the silent walking movement definitely encourages balance. Many opt for weekday headphone use and reserve weekends for silent communion with nature. For others, silence extends to various aspects of life, like eating, driving, or working. It is a practice that fosters mindfulness, presence, and enhanced creativity. In a world that’s growing noisier by the day, silent walking reminds people of the simple beauty of tranquility.