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is Sparkling Water good for you

The pot of gold at the end of our sticky note rainbow.

Mitch here!

I’m addicted to sparkling water. I kept track yesterday and I drank a full case of the stuff. Is that bad? Should you be worried about me? Should I be worried about myself? Man, I’m so thirsty.

Be right back.

Kelly here. Mitch, is this seriously a post about sparkling water?

Burnt Frozen Vegetables (Yes, Burnt)

Burnt Frozen Vegetables (

Mitch here!

While we do almost always have fresh produce in our fridge, I want to take a risk here with you guys and say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with frozen vegetables. As a matter of fact, frozen veggies have a number of advantages over fresh ones. They’re not necessarily better, but they often offer more variety, fewer preservatives, and less food waste. They’re also typically cheaper and usually pre-chopped.

Top-Rated Madewell Products Still on Crazy Sale

Top-Rated Madewell Products Still on Crazy Sale

Use code “SPREETIME” to take an additional 30 percent off already-reduced sale products.

While the big Madewell event did end a couple of days ago, the brand put many of its most popular products back on sale, and is continuing to offer an additional 30 percent off with code “SPREETIME.” The best part is that there’s no $200 minimum this time! The prices are phenomenal, and the selection of basics is, too. So here are my suggestions:

October Playlist

October Playlist

October Spotify Playlist

Who doesn’t love October?

I can’t tell you how much I’ve been enjoying the crisp weather; I’ve been taking Lucy on an hour-long walk every morning while Emma’s in her first remote learning session and it’s been so good for the soul. (For both of us! Lucy is teething hardcore right now, but she coos and squeals while we’re walking.)

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Photo Series: Field Hockey in the Leaves

Ugg Scuff Slippers / Minnetonka Trevor Slipper / Jeans, Cardigan and Newer Long-Sleeved Tee / Mitch’s Barbour Shirt (Also at Nordstrom.) / Emma’s Corduroy Jumper (Newer Version. More options in my kids’ fall wardrobe post.) / Emma’s Striped Tee / Field Hockey Sticks / Bow Boots: Koolaburra by Ugg c/o (So much more affordable than the Ugg version. Size up! Emma normally wears a size 8.5 and I got her a size 11; Lucy normally wears a size 4.5 and I got her a size 6. You also want them to be able to wear them for a few years!) / Newer Version of Lucy’s Plaid Dress (Lucy has grown out of it and is now wearing it as a tunic. 😆 Also check out the ruffled buffalo plaid one and the ruffled tartan one!) / Newer Version of our Favorite Jeggings

As the temps are about to plummet, we’ve been trying to take advantage of the warm and get over to the park as often as possible these days.

(Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Life

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Washable Leopard Flats / Ponte Leggings / Newer Coach Bag (On sale!) / Newer Plaid Scarf / Sail to Sable Coats (Love this red wool coat, too!) / Striped Tissue Turtleneck

Mitch here!

It’s pumpkin spice season up in here. And by “in here” I mean “in my house” due to the global pandemic. But today we’ll be turning your not-te to latte because you can make a PSL right at home with a few simple ingredients.

Madewell Sale: The Best Of

Madewell Roadtripper Jeans (Newer version. The Roadtrippers are my favorite jeans ever. The cut is incredible, and the line was made to be so comfy that you’d actually choose them to wear on a road trip. HUGE fan. They’re perfection, haha. Very stretchy but they do not stretch out throughout the day. Magic jeans, I tell you. I usually order my normal size or one size down. Definitely good to read the reviews.) / Cozy Cardigan Top (This similar sweater is cute, too! And the RUFFLE SWEATER! Oh my.) / Frances Loafers (These are mine. Also come in black and leopard!) / Transport Tote (I have this one specifically. Check out the entire Transport collection here; I have my eye on the brown leather small crossbody or the woven one!) / Old Stanza Herringbone Coat (Love this newer version and this one, too. And I’m currently obsessed with the Oversized Jean Jacket. It’s SO GOOD. Covers your butt so you can wear leggings! Here are all the different washes.)

Huge Madewell sale: 20 percent off your order or 30 percent off purchases of $200 or more with code “SPREETIME.”

The huge Madewell sale is on! Now through Monday the 19th, you can take 20 percent off your order or 30 percent off purchases of $200 or more with code “SPREETIME.” The vast majority of products are included, too. Such a great time to stock up on some great staples for the upcoming cold.

Scroll down to see all my favorites, and here are my reviews for what I’m wearing in these photos:

The Best of the Shopbop Sale

Commando Faux Leather Leggings (Up to 25 percent off with code “FALL20.” Here’s the velvet version!) / Rails Shirt (Up to 25 percent off with code “FALL20.” Softest and nicest button-up I own!) / Sam Edelman Lorraine Loafers (Up to 25 percent off with code “FALL20.” Inspired by the Gucci Brixton Loafers!) / Madewell Transport Tote (Part of the giant Madewell sale! Use code “SPREETIME” to take up to 30 percent off your purchase.) / Madewell Oversized Jean Jacket (Part of the Madewell sale. Use code “SPREETIME.” This Madewell jean jacket is part of the Shopbop sale, though. Up to 25 percent off with code “FALL20.”)

Last day: Shopbop Sale

Shop: Giant Madewell Sale

Kind of crazy, I know.

Here we are with an October outfit post.