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Currently {October 2013}

October 26, 2013 by Hillary 21 Comments

leaves

enjoying the coziness of burning pumpkin candles every evening as soon as the sun sets

considering race redemption and registering for the Jack Frost 10K that I backed out of last December due to my bum knee

instilling optimism in myself about new holiday traditions

craving hot soy lattes regularly… and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

admiring the beauty of autumn leaves

missing the hustle and bustle of New York City

itching to travel more

munching on roasted Brussels and Greek yogurt/pumpkin/apple bowls

listening to Avicci and Amos Lee

wondering if I’d regret dying my hair {a subtle honey ombre}

waiting for rain, so I can wear my new North Face jacket

giving Pumpkin Molasses Cookies to those who kindly helped me during my thumb incident

cookies

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Happy Weekending.

What are you currently craving, waiting for, or itching to do?

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  1. Heidi @Idlehide says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:03 am

    I also love burning fall candles in the evening, it makes everything so cozy!

    Reply
  2. Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Mmm… Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake!? Sounds amazing!
    Yes! You should totally die your hair ombre! I think it would look great!

    Reply
  3. Lauren says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:10 am

    You would definitely look good with the ombre hair! Your hair looks like it’s a medium brown already, so going lighter brown on your tips would probably look great! I don’t like when people do the ombre when there hair is REALLY dark because it just looks too fake, but a little fade out I like a lot!

    Reply
  4. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I love Marin Mama’s blog. Such pretty photos!

    I’m totally looking forward to dinner w/ friends tonight.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Hope you had a fun night :)

      Reply
  5. Elise Caira says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Currently waiting for my ab training plan to launch on Cody!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Nice! What’s Cody?

      Reply
  6. Ella @ Ellaphant Eats says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:56 am

    love your blog! glad i stumbled upon you through comments :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks! :)

      Reply
      • Elise Caira says

        October 28, 2013 at 3:41 am

        It’s a fitness app that’s like Instagram/Twitter for fitness, and they just put in an upgrade where certain “coaches” put out training plans that users can subscribe to, mine should be launching this week. Check out the app when you’re bored!

        Reply
  7. Grace Kerfoot says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Oh my goodness, do the ombre, Hillary! Sounds like your fall is going lovely. I am definitely on that pumpkin candle, Brussels sprouts, pumpkin, wanting it to rain band wagon. I’m also shamelessly itching for Christmas music and scarves, and craving some crunchy, molasses-y, pumpkin seed-y granola.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      I’m with you on the granola, girl.

      See you Friday… with something pumpkin-y in hand :)

      Reply
  8. jackie @ marin mama cooks says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Hillary! Thanks so much for linking over to my chocolate chip pumpkin bundt bread. It’s so funny that you linked over today of all days, because I just updated the recipe. I substituted the 1/2 cup vegetable oil for 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil and 1/4 cup applesauce and it turned out great! Just trying to make it a bit healthier ;) Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo, Jackie

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      Awesome! I’m planning to make the recipe this Friday for a get-together with friends :)

      Reply
  9. C. says

    October 26, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Lovely list! I will add HOPING to find a delicious pumpkin ale before the season is over. :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Good one!

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I’m obsessed with burning pumpkin candles these days, too! My favorite is my pumpkin pie scented one. And I’m always itching to do more traveling as well!

    Reply
  11. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    That cake was delicious! I highly recommend it. :)

    I think the ombre would look gorgeous on you!

    Reply
  12. Runner Girl Eats says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:35 am

    I am currently craving more sleep. It was a long weekend of hosting house guests and tailgating… this girl is pooped! I am also currently listening to Rudimental. I can’t get enough of them.

    Reply
  13. Karen @ KAMA FITNESS says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:27 am

    As much as I dislike snow, I’m excited for that first snow storm to have a nice quiet night in, enjoying wine with my hubby!!

    Reply
  14. Chelsea@TableForOne says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:41 am

    This post is just quite adorable! I am loving everything about fall and while I do not have a pumpkin candle, I have a pine scented one… that is getting me in the Christmas spirit already!

    Reply

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