Indoor Gardening
The gardening bug bit me early this spring and I spent a lot of time working on my outdoor plants through the season. By the end of the summer, I was rushing to develop an indoor garden to keep me in good spirits through the winter. I shamelessly jumped on the succulent bandwagon and by October, I was already having to repot two fast-growing aloes. I just finished my second repot project this weekend, letting a few of the succulents, that were starting to get overrun, have their own space.
For some reason, I worry a lot more about my succulents than my other plants– probably because I see them every time I go into the kitchen. After reading a study about how human presence can positively affect plant growth, I admit to talking to and gently patting my plants every day because of science. It sounds weird but I think it’s working.
Food
I think, like most people, I go through periods of eating really well and then other periods of putting meals together from the gas station. I’ve done pretty well so far this year and have managed to keep myself from relying too much on convenience foods. Right now, the last of the summer grapes are still available at my farmers market and I am sadly savoring these little fruit-ish candies.
I am also upping my protein intake via hard-boiled eggs because getting cramps in your legs while working out with the same group of people five nights a week is embarrassing.
Skincare and Body
I think I’ve already mentioned on the blog that I’ve been using an at-home peel once a week. The peel I’ve been using is the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel, Extra Strength Formula. This peel deserves a full review instead of just a few lines, which I plan to write in December.
I also picked up Lavanilla’s new Healthy Deodorant scent Vanilla Snowberry (product review: here). I’ve been using this everyday.
Organization and Planning
I recently bought a new planner and notebook from Target. Like a lot of people, “to do” lists are what help me get stuff done, and I respond better to a paper planner than to the planning apps on my phone. I also respond well to shiny stuff.
If you have autumn favorites to share, please leave them in the comments. Thanks for reading!
