Oh boy oh boy oh boy! As much as I love summer, I seriously love fall. The crisp weather, apple cider, pumpkin patches. Something about the energy in the air in fall makes me want to run headfirst into a pile of freshly raked leaves.
Here in California fall typically starts around December 1st for us but this year it has really cooled down a bit early! We even had a bit of rain which was wildly exciting (You know you live in CA when quick rain/hailstorm means pages and pages of excited IG and Facebook posts from friends.)
So anyway can you join me for a quick coffee date? I’d love to grab a hot cider and go for a walk. How about some window shopping? I am already starting to think about holiday shopping. I like to take my time and grab a few things here and there. What about you? Are you last minute shopper or super early shopper or a Black Friday shopper?
And yes I would totally like to grab an apple cider donut to go with our cider. This is exactly why we are friends, you must have read my mind. So what is new with you? I love it when we can catch up a bit and something about fall makes me want to slow down and savor. Do you feel the same? Not that things are slow for us or anything, September was on fast forward I think. I blinked and it was over.
So speaking of fall, are your kids enjoying soccer this year?
Both of our girls are having fun and lately the practices have been so gorgeous- instead of running my errands or whatever I have been spreading out a blanket and just enjoying the fall weather. Look at this gorgeous purple sky!
Fortunately Maya’s little second grade class had a field trip to the pumpkin patch so I have crossed that off my list. Hoping to make it back a few more times in October and November.
How is our new puppy? You are so sweet to ask! Yup we have had this little man for 5 weeks now! Crazy. He is in desperate need of puppy training. Seriously it is on my list for next week. He has been making it hard for me to get as much done during the day for sure. He is either tearing through the house begging for a walk or napping and looking so cute I have to stop what I am doing for a cuddle.
Are you going broke with all the birthday parties these days or is it just us? Seems like we have had at least one party every weekend since school started. So fun but I find it so hard to find a practical gift that little people will love. Don’t you? But I found a favorite gift of the moment and it is on sale.
I have been a reluctant Justice shopper but they have recently lured us in with the most gorgeous mermaid blankets. Purple, aqua or pink and they are super sparkly in person (pink is our favorite) and very, very thick and soft. I have given 3 so far and now they are running a 40% off sale so these things are only $17 each. I grabbed one for a Christmas gift for my little squirt and one more for the gift closet paired with this cute little stuffed animal. Also the PJs at Justice are really cute right now. They have a unicorn onesie and these darling fox pj’s plus some mermaid ones that are really nice in person. Check Justice out and you might grab a few things during the sale.
Can I tell you a few of my other favorites at the moment?
These pineapple candles from Target I just love. So pretty and fun. Great hostess gift this holiday season.
And I found the most darling rain boots for girls. They come in 3 colors and have these big darling floppy bows. These are only $15 and I am so tempted to grab a pair for my littlest. We already have rain boots and it doesn’t actually rain in California but still I need them right? Red or black? What do you think?
If you need new PJ’s, J Crew Factory has 50% off everything right now. They have some cute pj bottoms for $19. Can we just stroll over there now? I seriously need pjs.
Oh and I got caught in one of those Facebook articles that sucker you in to click. Something about the most pinned nail polish of all time. And guess what? I had to pick it up 😉 (Dang Facebook) Here it is- a best seller on Amazon too. I like the color- it is a muted plum shade. Sort of like beige meets cranberry.
Last but not least have you seen these cute little boxes at World Market? Perfect for cookie exchanges this holiday season.
Now I have been talking your ear off for ages. Thanks for hanging out with me today and I can’t wait to check in again in a few weeks. Have a beautiful October my friend!
katie says
You ALWAYS have the best gift ideas!!
Charlene says
I totally don’t but thank you so much Katie! I do try hard to come up with something different 🙂