When October rolled around, I knew I wanted to go on an adventure to find the perfect pumpkin. I’ll probably buy a couple more from a local nursery, but I wanted to go to a PYO spot too. A reader that I’m friends with on Facebook went to Lyman’s Orchards and posted a photo. I’ve seen billboards for the Lyman’s on I95, so I knew it had to be close. The pumpkin patch there is heaven!
LL Bean is having a sitewide 20% off sale right now! Definitely worth checking out because it’s just about time to start stocking up on your fall favorites.
You just can’t go wrong with any of their classic pieces. I can personally recommend the Bean Boots (size down), all of the flannel shirts, the fisherman sweater (size up), this fleece pullover, and the anorak!
I’m so lazy in the kitchen. Even when I’m just cooking for myself (maybe especially so!), I want to keep things as simple as possible, including clean up. I’m all for elaborate dishes… if someone else is cooking and cleaning. Ha! One-pot recipes are a great workaround for that. Delicious meal and minimal dishes? Sign me…
I have been on the hunt for “cute tops” lately. I have plenty of dresses, and more sweaters than one girl could ever need. But cute tops?! So difficult to find. (At least for me!)
This eyelet bell-sleeved top caught my eye while out shopping. I loved the eyelet and the sleeves, of course.
Happy Saturday! My friend is coming out to CT to spend the day with the pups and me. We have our eyes set on chips and guacamole and tacos. And we’re taking the dogs to the beach too. (I can’t even tell you how fun it is.) I’m getting some work done on Sunday since I’m taking the majority of next week off for a trip out to San Francisco!
I just had to look at my calendar to see what on earth I’ve done all week. It’s been such a blur. On Monday I felt like I was in a fog all day, although I tried to keep doing my regular “life” stuff. I feel like I say this every week, but my workouts…
Ah, it’s officially my favorite time of the year… I love this cooler (not cold) weather. Beyond wearing boots and sweaters, I love this time of year because it’s ideal for outdoor activities with the dogs. I spend a lot of time outdoors with the dogs between our daily walks and trips to the park…
My mom was always baking the best things when we were kids. (She still bakes daily actually!) She has a few tried and true recipes that became hits with family friends, and they’d be in heavy rotation throughout the year. I think each of our family friends has a particular favorite that they request whenever…
A couple of years ago I found the perfect plaid scarf at Target of all places. I actually think my sister found it if my memory serves correctly. It really was the perfect plaid, and I’ve been searching for a similar option ever since I put it on my blog. Every fall, I start to get inquiries about where to get that particular scarf. I have tried to find similar ones throughout the years, but they’re never quite as cute.
I found a super similar one today though! (It’s the “Ivory Multi Plaid” option and I also love the “Bright Scarlett Plaid.”)
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It usually takes 10x longer, is way messier, and requires a lot more patience to do things with a three year old toddler… but it’s also kind of magic. (You know, once the cracked eggs are cleaned up from the hardwood floor of course…) 👩🏻🍳 🧑🏼🍳
Matching aprons from @weezietowels!
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