Hello, October

Hello, October!

Oh, October...how I love you.
You are my favorite month.
 October is the gateway to the holiday season.
Once October arrives, that means it will soon be Halloween, then Thanksgiving & then Christmas.
My heart sings a little song once October arrives. 
Although this week because of what happened in Vegas, my heart is very sad & not signing like it normally does in October.
This is also the first October that Grammy isn't here with us.
Grammy's favorite season was Fall & her birthday was in October, so this time of year always reminds me of her and I'm just sad she's not here with us anymore.
I've been in a Fall Funk this week & haven't been inspired to bake or decorate when usually the first week of October I am gung-ho everything Fall and get it decorated as soon as it hits October 1st. 
I finally snapped out of it yesterday and decorating my house & baking is making me get back in the spirit of Fall.

October means that Fall is finally showing it's face California.
October means leaves are starting to change & the air is getting crisp.....this is my neighbor's tree. I am obsessed.
October means Mums & Pumpkins on my porch.
October is Fall & Harvest Decorations
And Fall wreaths on my doors....
 October also means my pantry is stocked with canned pumpkin & making everything pumpkin. In 2009 or 2010 there was a canned pumpkin shortage....do you remember that? Ever since then I stock up on canned pumpkin :)
October means I start saying "Happy Fall Y'all" (it's the only time I say y'all). My kids love it when I say this. NOT!
 How perfect is this banner?
One of my friends gave me this cute sign a couple years ago:

I keep my decorations pretty simple. Yes, I am boring, but I don't like a lot of clutter.

October means filling up my glass pumpkin up with candies!

 This year I added candy corn, candy corn pumpkins, Peanut m&m's and Reeces pieces.
I only fill it up one time...when it's gone, it's gone until next October :)
October means baking pumpkin bread (Recipe HERE) & Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins (Recipe HERE) weekly:
October means watching Gilmore Girls. I watched it for the first time in October 2014 and It was love at first watch. I like to re-watch them in the Fall.
  October means Casseroles, Crockpot/Instant Pot meals & Soups for dinner.

 Taco Soup is one of our favorites...YUM!
 
Earlier this year, I converted my taco soup recipe to an Instant Pot recipe (and made it with chicken instead of ground beef. 
 It's SO easy & so good! Recipe HERE.
October means it's Boots & Jeans Season! Cooler mornings & crisp air. Love!
Shirt (Stitch Fix ) // Jeans // Booties
October means getting Boo-ed and Boo-zed by friends! 
Of course, then we love Boo-ing (and Boo-zing) our neighbors & friends in return! 
Here is what we usually use to Boo people...I love boo-ing with cupcake (or cookie) mix, so that families can bake together :)

Download them {HERE} 

The adult version of boo-ing......Boo-zing!

Download them {HERE}
It's so fun to Boo friends. My kids love it! 
We got Boo-ed earlier this week and we can't wait to Boo & Boo-ze people this weekend!

October means going to the pumpkin patch & seeing all the varieties of pumpkins & gourds....they are so photogenic!

Ahhhh.....October.
I love you, so!

What do you love about October?

+++++++++++++++++
FYI....I am looking for VOLUNTEERS!
 I need 6 volunteers to test out Rodan + Fields at my discounted consultant price!!
Why not try them out to see what you think at wholesale cost?!
💛REVERSE (for sun damage, dark marks, melasma)
💜UNBLEMISH (for acne/post-acne marks)
💙REDEFINE (anti-aging)
💚SOOTHE (for sensitive skin)
❤️AMP Roller (minimizes pores & prevents fine lines and wrinkles)
Lash Boost (longer, darker & fuller looking lashes)
At the end of your 60 Day Trial, if you are unhappy with your results or the product, Rodan + Fields offers a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - even if the bottles are empty!

Email me or leave a comment to reserve your spot, if you are interested! I'm only offering this to the first person that contacts me about each item, so don't wait!
💌melissa_larson17@yahoo.com

Komentar

Posting Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

What's Up Wednesday :: August 2017

Gambar
What's Up Wednesday is usually the last Wednesday of the month, but because of Hurricane Harvey, we decided to postpone it to this week. Link up with  me, Sheaffer & Shay the LAST Wednesday of each month so we can read about What's Up with YOU! Here we go! What We’re Eating this week.....  Monday: We had a Labor Day BBQ at our house. The guys on our court had their fantasy football draft and then we had everyone back to our house for a BBQ dinner. For an appetizer I made my 7 layer Greek Hummus Dip    We served Tri Tip, 3 types of Sausage, Caprese Orzo Salad , Spinach Strawberry Salad , Corn on the Cob  & Watermelon. For dessert I made my Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies . Tuesday: Chicken Apple Sausages, Kale Salad & Caprese Orzo Salad Wednesday: Leftover Tri-Tip & Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad Thursday: Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs and Avocado, Bacon, Corn Salad :  Friday: Claire's Birthday Party...she wants pizza of course :) I am al...
Baca selengkapnya

A Fond Farewell

Gambar
The time has come. It's been an amazing 10.5 years of blogging, but all good things must come to an end, right? This is something I've been thinking about for months.  When will it be time to say goodbye to blogging? I have absolutely LOVED blogging.  It has been such a fun & a creative outlet for me.  I have loved sharing our lives with you, sharing recipes, printables, parties I've thrown and other day to day randomness with you. When I started this blog in August of 2008 it was a way to keep our family updated about our lives. It has changed and evolved the past 10.5 years in ways I never imagined. I am so thankful for all the people I have met & friendships I have formed because of my blog. It has given me amazing opportunities & for that I am thankful. I want to thank you, my readers. You are some of the most supportive women out there. In the past 10.5 years I can count on one hand the negative comments I have gotten. You have all been so positive and su...
Baca selengkapnya

Homemade Vanilla Extract + Cyber Week Deals

Gambar
I don't know about you, but I love baking.  I go through A LOT of vanilla extract each year.  Real vanilla extract is expensive! Anywhere between $8-$12 a bottle.  Years ago I heard about making your own vanilla extract, and it is so easy!  You only need 2 ingredients.  I thought I would share how to make it and it also makes a great gift idea for this time of year. Who wouldn’t be happy to receive a bottle of this?   It makes the perfect hostess gift when you are invited to a Holiday Party, a great gift for your child’s teacher, office staff, neighbors, etc!  Here is what you need to make 12 (2oz) bottles of Vanilla Extract:  Vodka (use the cheap stuff!!!) Make sure it is at least 80 proof  10 Vanilla Beans (make sure they are B grade) I got mine HERE 12 (2oz) Glass Bottles. I got mine HERE Mini Funnel. I got mine HERE Personalized labels. I got mine HERE (Nancy is amazing to work with!) Bakers Twine Scissors Thin Black Sharpie  Dire...
Baca selengkapnya