8 Things

Penny for your thoughts? I’m sharing 8 Things on My Mind about style, mental health, motherhood and more in November 2024.

8 Things on My Mind

NEW Room 4 Four episode is live and I can’t believe I snorted like a pig on air. Actually I can…
We went to Cape Cod last month and it was so nice to get away during the off season. I would like to go again very soon with the hopes of seeing snow on the beach.
It is strange and confusing when annual events fall on different days every year. Last year Thanksgiving was the second to last week of November while The Nutcracker was on the last day of November. This year my daughters’ performance in The Nutcracker was the beginning of November and Thanksgiving is basically the last day of the month. I’m confused.
Am I supposed to start Christmas shopping now? Why are there so many pre-Black Friday sales? It feels less special to shop for deals on Black Friday when it is a Tuesday.
Speaking of Christmas, my kids keep changing their Christmas wish lists. They need to commit to their wishes and call it a day.
I saw this LED Pain Relief Pad on a Gifts for Him list but I think it needs to be added to a Gifts for HER list too.
Thanksgiving is in a week … which means I need to sort out my dairy free Thanksgiving dinner.
Arbor is loving anything and everything Christmas – especially pajamas. Two piece pajama sets with buttons are her favorite, but footies come close to being the best. Marshalls has this Grinch pair for half the price, but I can’t find her size!

Dear Santa, yes I made you a Christmas list and I really do want a salad spinner. Love Caitlin

Reading: “House of Sky and Breath” by Sarah J. Maas
Watching: Christmas movies on Netflix – Hot Frosty was so cute! Stay tuned for a list of my favorites!
Listening: Normally I’m in full-on Christmas music mode by now, but I am trying to mix it up with some 90s easy listening (Annie Lennox, Sarah McLaughlin, etc)
Reading: All the news about Matty Healy dropping a major reference to Taylor Swift on his social media
TAP DANCING – Adult tap is back in session and every Tuesday I’m sharing a peek at our routine on my social media stories
Sculpt and Tone Hot Yoga – this is a new class at my studio taught by an incredible college student. I love the focus on muscle toning – it is a nice change of pace and addition to my weekly workout.
Listening and Watching: Room 4 Four episodes
Planning: Another off season trip to Cape Cod through Del Mar Vacations. Use promo code HOUSTONBLOG005 at checkout for 5% off any booking on Del Mar Vacations!