Hi there!
I’m back after battling a terrible cold, and now that I’m finally feeling better I’m excited for some Halloween fun this weekend. We plan to carve pumpkins and maybe take Max to a parade. I’m still deciding what he’ll wear — he refuses hats or anything that goes on his head, so costumes are tricky unless they’re just regular clothing like a cape. I’m hoping we don’t end up looking like parents who didn’t bother, so I might resort to drawing some whiskers on our faces and calling it a day.
Important question: what are you being for Halloween? I’m going as a generic millennial who’s already excited for Christmas — basically, no real costume required.
Some fun things I’ve been working on: I started a holiday recipe board on Pinterest if you want to follow along, and I posted a video of my favorite holiday cocktail — cranberry vanilla ginger margaritas. Also, I shared a cute idea for tomato soup shooters with grilled cheese that you should try.
Last night I posted my October favorites, including picks for the Sephora VIB sale. I’d love to hear what you’re excited about this season.
Favorites around the internet:
30 whole30 snack ideas — an excellent roundup for healthy, satisfying bites.
A weeknight tamale pie that sounds like perfect comfort food right now.
An ultimate Halloween party playlist to get any gathering in the spooky spirit.
Pumpkin sheet cake with Greek yogurt frosting — a simple, delicious fall dessert.
An easy galaxy manicure tutorial for a fun seasonal nail look.
Buttery roasted acorn squash with quinoa stuffing — cozy and nutritious.
White chocolate marble-dipped cookies — adorable and indulgent.
Popcorn polenta with mushroom jus — an intriguing savory dish worth trying.
A stunning chocolate beet bundt cake that looks both beautiful and moist.
A super green turmeric Bloody Mary for a spicy, health-minded twist on brunch cocktails.
An ombre chocolate cake that’s visually impressive and decadent.
Nutella pumpkin chocolate chip bread — the ultimate fall bake for fans of chocolate and spice.
Magic vegan pumpkin fudge — a fun, dairy-free seasonal treat.