Cool, crisp October days are here, and the nights have become chilly but clear. It's that time of year when the fall colors leave us awestruck with the sheer beauty. Mother Nature sprays yellow, orange and soothing brown hues across the landscape for all to enjoy! It's time for marshmallow roasts, campfires and hayrides. In just a few days, it will be time for trick or treating.

Soon, November will quietly slip in, and it will be time to upgrade the linen closet with thick, plush, warm blankets for your family. It's "hunker down for winter" time once again.

Let me start out by saying that all blankets are not created equal. There are so many to choose from nowadays, it's ...