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A P P R E C I A T I N G
Getting back into our normal routine (sort of) after more than a week of insanity. Camden being in the ER and immobile for a few days, hopping right into Halloween festivities, then right into a 3.5 day hospital stay for me. I finally feel a little better (mentally) this morning but my head is still spinning a little. I shared more details on each of those events over on Instagram if you are interested!
R E S E A R C H I N G
Stuff to finish decorating baby girl’s room! Nothing to light a fire under your butt like false labor, am I right? We are reusing all the big stuff from Camden’s nursery (dresser, rocking chair, bed) and I’ve purchased the bare essentials (changing pad covers, rug, a crib sheet, crib skirt, curtains) but her walls are bare making it more than a little depressing in there. I’ve got a few ideas pinned on this Pinterest board and hope to pull the trigger on some things this weekend!
P O S T I N G
We’ll get into a recap of October’s blog post’s here in just a few so hold that thought! 
It has been a little radio silent on the blog during the crazy but I’m trying to keep up over on my Instagram feed and stories! Definitely follow me over there for more.
G E T T I N G
Ourselves in order to REALLY have this baby in the next few weeks. The bags are repacked, clothes washed (thanks mom!), big brother big wrapped, car seat installed…and there’s still several other things to do! But at least we have diapers and cute swaddles now just in case. Shout out to my mom who did SO much prep for us when we were in the hospital…thinking we were having a baby…for three days. Told ya, still really hard to wrap my head around!
C O O K I N G
I made these Whole30 Chicken Lettuce Wraps last night and can not wait to eat the leftovers for lunch! So delicious and filling.
October’s Top Blog Posts
1. Friday Five – Some Fall Favorites – A Friday 5 almost always comes out on top and I totally failed in getting more than one up in October, I think! This one was filled with all sorts of fall faves from pillow covers, allll the pumpkins, candles, and my favorite soap. Lots of goodies over there if you are still in the fall mood and haven’t moved to Christmas yet. 
2. A Day In the Life – October 2018 – Day in the Life posts are ALWAYS popular and October’s was no exception!
3. Target Treasures Vol. 3 – I love that you all love Target as much as me. MY PEOPLE. Target Treasures is a series (??) of current things I’m loving or lusting after at our favorite store and there were some GEMS in that post!
4. Our Favorite Chili Ever (With 3 Unexpected Ingredients) – Another hit this month was our favorite chili recipe. So delicious. A few of you reached out and said you were making chili this way and that just makes me so happy!
5. Weekend Rewind: Pumpkin Patching and Other Fall Things – Our “fall-iday” recap was also a big hit this month. We went big one weekend and did allll the fall things which are always some of my favorites!
October’s Top Purchased Items
1. Universal Thread Mid-Rise Jegging – Thanks to a big denim sale at Target, several of you scooped up my favorite pair of denim. YAY! If you are a regular around here I apologize for how sick you must be of hearing about these jeans but they are my favorite I’ve had in YEARS and the price point is unbelievable!!
2. V-Cut Ankle Booties – A few of you got these ankle booties after my Target Treasures post and I hope you are loving them! They go with everything, are easy to get on (very important to us pregnant girls, ok?), and stay comfy all day. WINNER!
3. Anorak Jacket – Another great Target find! I wear this jacket CONSTANTLY. Obsessed.
4. Sleeveless Open Draped Cardigan – The sweater that inspired a whole post of looks! Adding a simple extra layer can enhance your outfit 100x and this sweater goes with everything.
5. Maternity Babydoll T-Shirt – I wore this top yesterday and got so many compliments which totally cracks me up because it feels like you are wearing a PJ top! I’m so glad a few of you grabbed this and hope you are loving it.
October’s Top Clicked Items
1. Pajama Pants – I kept hearing about these pants and thought “What’s the big deal?!” I’m here to tell you, they are a big deal and you will not be disappointed by them! If I’m home, they are on my body.
2. Spanx for Target Leggings – Can not wait to test these out once I’m postpartum in a few weeks! You all were digging the idea of them, too!
3. Plush-Knit Open-Front Cardigan – Another layer I’m LIVING in currently. This long cardigan is warm, but not too warm, comes in a ton of colors, and best of all – not itchy in the slightest! Old Navy’s Friends and Family Sale is going on right now which makes it the perfect time to scoop this up.
4. Charlie Brown Halloween Plates – I randomly mentioned in our Day in the Life post that I was bummed these plates had sold out and here we are! They never came back in stock but now I think we may need these Rudolph ones instead. So stinking cute.
5. Checked Swing Blouse – Another Old Navy purchase that is on super sale right now! I think I’ve finally gotten my last wear out of this top for the time being (it’s non-maternity) but can’t wait to wear it again once I’m postpartum. Love love love.
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