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I’M SO GLAD I LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE OCTOBERS: THE OCTOBER EDIT 🖤

Oct 04, 2022life + family, style + outfits, wellness + oils

The October Edit is here! September was beyond good to us so I’m kinda sad to see it go, but October never disappoints!

  • A MOOD-BOARD that reflects all the goodness of October: The colors, baked goods, whimsy, ghostly ghouls, fall walks, fanfare, soup recipes, witchy women, Halloween decor, seasonal outfit inspiration, wise words, converse, cowboy boots, and the cutest neon sign (see if you can spot it!). October really is a mixed bag of opportunity so let’s SOAK IT ALL UP and MAKE TIME FOR WHAT WE LOVE this month. (Don’t forget to follow my new account, while you’re there!)
  • WEARING: You can find all of my summer to fall outfit ideas here! It’s still in the 70’s and 80’s in the PNW, but looking forward to more sweats (my favorite place to buy them), biker jackets (size down), and boots with everything!
  • INTENTIONS: Keeping it reaaalll simple 👉🏽 get on my shit. LOL. In other words, it’s time to get organized. The pantry, our calendar, our budget, the toys, our mailing list… you get the idea. Anything I can do now to be able to stay present and avoid burnout during Thanksgiving and Christmas, is the vibe.
  • WELLNESS GOALS: Daily walks, good sleep, and protein! Who wants to join!? For me, good sleep means ditching wine and the screens early (why is that so hard!?). I have no intention of being perfect about it, just better.
  • SEPTEMBER MIXTAPE:ย Since one of my goals for this month is to get off the screens and unplug earlier, a COZY BEDTIME VIBES playlist seemed like the right move! Nothing better than a fun but chill playlist to help everyone wind-down. Pairs well with bubble baths, cozy pjs, and lavender, cedarwood, and orange in the diffuser!ย 
  • AROUND THE HOUSE: Time to cozy things up, rearrange rooms, decorate the porch, add twinkle lights, and maybe paint a few things (lol, always)! Hoping to answer all the FAQs about our gallery wall (used as a backdrop in some of these pics) this week and also have a roundup of decorative accents that can be used for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years (praise!) to share. Johan’s working on converting the small room upstairs into our master closet (on a tight budget) and I’m so excited and relieved to have the extra space (our master bedroom is small with a tiny closet). Have been sharing peeks on Instagram Stories and will share here when it’s finished.
  • COMING SOON: We’re opening an online shop the end of this month (eek!)! Any guesses what will be in it or what it will be called???!?

I know there’s a mix of “us” and “me” lingo above, mostly because I don’t want to be bossy and never want to make assumptions, but also love this cozy community so want you to know that you’re always included. I mean, Ghouls just want to have fun (right!?) and since it’s my Birthday month, you know that’s exactly what we’re going to do around here! Always better together!

xx, Rae

P.S. – If you’re ready for a head start on next month (or just want more fall inspiration), here’s our November edit from last year!

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SIMPLE (SPRING) THINGS ๐Ÿงข๐Ÿคโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ rounded SIMPLE (SPRING) THINGS ๐Ÿงข๐Ÿคโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ rounded up a bunch of sporty jackets (need them allll), cute tees, and other spring things OTBโ€ฆ link in bio!!
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BETTER THAN TAKEOUT CHICKEN PAD THAI ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿค made BETTER THAN TAKEOUT CHICKEN PAD THAI ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿค made with healthy ingredients, lots of love, and good mems in the kitchen. (RECIPE BELOW OR USE LINK IN BIO)

YOUโ€™LL NEED:
avocado oil, as needed for cooking
1-1/2 pounds chicken breast or tenders, thinly sliced (like you would for stir fry or fajitas)
1 package dried pad thai rice noodles, cooked to package directions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, sliced
2 eggs, gently whisked
1 cup bean sprouts (plus more for topping)
1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into bite sized pieces (optional IMO)
1/4 cup garlic chives, cut to inch size pieces
1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped (plus more for topping)
2 limes, cut into wedges for serving
ground chilli or cayenne pepper, to taste (for those that want extra stars โ€“ optional)
1/2 cup pad thai sauce* (see note)
HEREโ€™S HOW:
Prep toppings, as desired, setting aside bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime wedges.
Heat avocado oil over medium-high heat and sautรฉ onions and garlic for a few minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken. Cook most of the way through. Move chicken mixture to one side of pan and pour egg into the other. Scramble before mixing everything together (like you would for fried rice). Cover and let sit while you prepare noodles.
Prepare noodles according to package directions. In a large pot, add noodles and avocado oil (to taste) and stir fry for a few minutes. Add bean sprouts, chicken mixture, tofu (if using), and sauce. Toss together until sauce is distributed evenly. Add chives and peanuts and toss gently.
Serve immediately with toppings of choice!
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