What's Up October | TBB Style Link Up

What we're eating this week...

My favorite Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings

Pork Schnitzel & Spaetzle

Spaghetti

Leftovers

Going out

What I'm reminiscing about...

Our group trip to Nashville last year!

All the memories were popping up on Facebook and it just makes me want to plan a trip back there really soon!

What I'm loving...

My cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush!

What I'm really loving?

That I am able give one away to one of you all!

Head here to enter to win everything in the picture above (valued at $119!!!)

What we've been up to...

Finishing up Fall soccer with X

 Celebrating Oktoberfest with friends!

 Enjoying the Eagles concert with my dad

Camo top here - Only $20 :)

 Having lunch with X at school!

 And going Trick-or-treat with friends!

Look at this cutie over the years!

 2012 (10 months old) - Penguin

2013 - Perry the Platypus (Phinneas & Ferb)

2014 - Michelangelo (TMNT)

2015 - T-Rex

2016 - Blue Ninja

2017 - Tom Brady

2018 - Crackshot Nutcracker (Fortnite)

What I'm dreading...

Driving X to school once the snow comes down.

We live in a very hilly area, and we don't have a good way to get to school without going down one of the big, winding roads :(

What I'm working on...

Birthday and Christmas shopping lists!

November always goes so quickly!

Right after Thanksgiving is X's birthday,

11 days later is my birthday,

and 8 days later is Christmas!

How cute is this printable??

What I'm excited about...

Christmas is coming!!!!

What I'm watching/reading...

Dancing with the Stars, Manifest,

This Is Us, A Million Little Things,

still catching up on The Blacklist,

and Mic just started watching Ozark so I decided to check it out as well.

Have you watched Ozark?

What do you think of it?

What I'm listening to...

All the country and some 70's rock.

I just went to the Eagles concert with my dad and it was an AMAZING show!!!!

And as soon as trick-or-treat was over last week I started pumping all the Christmas music in my office and car!

What I'm wearing...

Lots of booties!

I rocked my new camo booties I picked up on Amazon with my dusty pink jeans from Old Navy, and an olive top from Target.

Another day, another pair of booties!

This time I paired a long plaid tunic from Target,

with some skinny pants from JCP,

and my white booties from Target.

And the weather has been perfect for my faux leather jacket collection ;)

Mine is old, but I paired with an olive sweater (last year) from Old Navy),

my camo leggings (local boutique) and my black booties from Target.

I also pulled out my scarves!

I still love this scarf Shelly gifted me awhile back :)

And I am actually wearing this super cozy long cardigan from Old Navy with my new plaid pumpkin tee (available in mauve or gray long sleeve) right now :)

It is perfect for X's Halloween party at school today!

Similar option from Old Navy available in Regular & Plus Size

Honestly, I never thought I would like long cardigans.
They just don't seem to work well on my curvy shape.

This was actually the first long cardigan I ever purchased (only about 2 years ago),

and it is still my favorite!

And it can easily be dressed up for work or more casual like above.

Do you wear long cardigans?

What is your favorite brand or store to get them?

What I'm doing this weekend...

Celebrating X's friend turn 7 years old!

And hoping to put up our Christmas tree!

Since we don't have anyone in our home for Thanksgiving,

we decorate early so we can enjoy for as long as possible!

What I'm looking forward to next month...

I'm hosting my annual favorite things party,

2017 - 2016 - 2015 

And I am excited for Thanksgiving & Black Friday Shopping too!

What else is new...

X is doing so well in school!

He received his first report card and he got great marks!

In 1st grade they don't give letter grades, so he got all S+'s and M's ;)

Such a proud parent!

Bonus Question: What's your all time favorite Halloween costume?

I'm super traditional when it comes to costumes, so I love all the witches, ghosts, vampires, black cats, bats, devils, etc.

I would totally rock one of those if I were getting dressed up.

My favorite costume that X has had so far would be...

Perry the Platypus from Phinneas & Ferb when he was just under 2 years old :)

 Linking up with Mel, Shay & Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday.

And linking up with the fab ladies at The Blended Blog!

Kellyann. Sarah. Andrea. Deena. Carrie

Lana. Vanessa. Whitney. Abbie. Shelly

Make sure you link your fashion posts on TBB, check out what Lana is styling today, and share your images on Facebook and Instagram!

Don't forget to use #theblendedblogstyle and #tbbstyle

Happy Wednesday & Happy Halloween!

XOXO ~ Vanessa

TBB Asks | October Fall 2.0

October is here!!!!

October is one of my favorite months of the year!

(December is still #1 for obvious reasons)

Today we are asking you about your Fall Favorites!

So grab the image below and post your answers on your blog (don't forget to link up with us!).

No blog? No problem!

Share this image on Instagram or Facebook with your answers and use #tbbasks

1. Favorite Fall Color?

This is tough!

Probably a mixture of red and orange.

Mic and I got married in the Fall (October 7th to be exact) and I had those colors in my wedding :)

2. Apple Cider: Hot or Cold?

Strange, but I am not a big fan of apple cider.

But I am a big fan of apple cider beers ;)

Actually I think I like every thing apple except cider - apples, apple donuts, pies, etc.

3. Caramel Apple: Yes or No?

I would take a bite of one, but that is a bit too much sweetness for me.

I do like the caramel apple pops!

I mentioned my wedding being in the Fall above...well the favor at each place setting was a caramel or candied apple :)

(You can see them in the bridal table picture in #1)

4. Pumpkin Doughnut or Apple Cider Doughnut?

Apple all the way!

There is an apple orchard right up the road from our house and they make the absolute best apple donuts!

5. Long or Short Cardigan?

Long because I can easily wear them with skinny jeans.

I grabbed this one during the NSale and I can't wait to wear it soon!

6. Favorite Football or Fall Party Food?

Living in Ohio you tend to tailgate in the cold,

so I would have to say a good bowl of chili with a mound of cheese on top!

Bonus points if it is Skyline Chili (Cincinnati Style) :)

7. Orange or White Pumpkins?

Orange all the way!

And super smooth, pretty much perfect pumpkins.

None of the bumps and such or odd colors.

They gross me out!

8. Hayride or Bonfire?

100% Bonfire!!!

I love the smell!

For years I have looked for perfume/body spray that smells like burnt firewood, but I can't find anything.

There was one back when I was in high school, but I can't remember the name or find anything like it :(

The best part of a bonfire is going to bed afterwards with your clothes and hair smelling like all of that goodness!

It's the only time I can stomach the smell of outside.

9. Favorite Fall Baked Good?

Apple Hill Donuts!

Close second....Mix and Match Mama's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

10. Most Anticipated Fall Activity?

Oktoberfest followed closely by Trick-or-Treat!

We have a blast with our friends every year in Minster, Ohio!

And who couldn't like Trick-or-Treat/Halloween?

It's the one time of year you get to dress up as something your not!

Now I want to hear your answers!

Comment below or link up your post at TBB!

And don't forget to join us at The Blended Blog every Monday!

XOXO ~ Vanessa