Think Pink!

October is one of those months everyone loves, with the fall colors and apple orchards and pumpkin everything.  But I love it for one more very personal reason, its Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  From the NFL to Ellen, everyone wears pink.  You see more pink ribbons around town and it makes me happy.  I know that wearing my pink Under Armour shirt doesn't do much to stop breast cancer, but as someone who lost something precious to this disease, it makes me feel good to see everyone paying tribute.  And the more attention we pay to this, maybe some day soon we will have a cure.

My Grandma was amazing and I still miss her 5 years later.  She is the reason this pink ribbon stuff is so near and dear to my heart.  Here is the small ways I show my pink support!

UA Power in Pink® celebrates the many women who use fitness and exercise to stay healthy, and serves as a platform to help raise awareness about breast health.  These are my first two shirts and I love them!  I will definitely be buying more! 

 

The summer after my Grandma passed away, Marci and I did the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. Those 60 miles with her were healing and powerful and inspiring.  After that experience, I always give to the Susan G Komen Foundation.  And some day I will walk those 60 miles again! 

And last but not least, I live the happiest and healthiest I can.  That is the best way to honor her.  And maybe maser her shortbread.  But that one is the trickiest of all!  

Drove her to her weekly hair appointment so she could finally ride in the convertible with the top down! 

A Few of My Favorite Things

Imagine me singing this, Julie Andrews style.  Lovely thought isn't it? Well maybe for those of you who haven't heard me sing.  Anywho...I thought I would share a few of my recent favorites with you all.

Onomie Under Eye Concealer
This concealer is the best I have ever tried...and I have used a lot of them!  They have a 2 product system with A.C.E. Illuminating Eye Treatment and Bright Concealing Elixir.  One erases dark circles and the other erases lines.  They have a great 'Try at Home' option, where for just $4 you get 3 shades of concealer and 1 highlighter.  If you love it and make a full purchase, you will be credited for the $4. I highly recommend giving it a try!

Trader Joe's Pumpkin...Everything! 

When we were back in Michigan, we stopped at Trader Joe's for some tailgate goodies and hit pay dirt!  First is their pumpkin coffee, quite possibly the best thing since regular coffee.  And right behind that in sheer awesomeness, is these Iced Pumpkin Scone Cookies!  They taste like pumpkin doughnut heaven!  In fact, I may have to find my local NJ Trader Joe's asap!

Under Armour Sweatpants

Ok yes this is a fashion blog and no sweatpants are not really all that fashionable.  But these babies are the most comfortable pants I have ever owned.  Also, I am an Under Armour hoarder. 

Thrive Market

If you haven't heard of Thrive yet, you should definitely check it out.  Its an online food market that offers great discounts on all kinds of food, really healthy food. There is a yearly fee, but with the discounts they have, you will end up saving much more than the fee.  They have a ton of Paleo and Gluten Free options too.  I mean if Jillian Michaels endorses it, sign me up! 

I hope you all are enjoying fall as much as I am!  Pumpkin and football...what more do we need?