Namaste November
Halloween, you’ll always be one of my very favorite holidays. Any situation where I’m surrounded by chocolate is very happy, indeed, but wearing a costume and partying with friends and family is a bonus, too 😉
I had a blast hanging out with my hibachi chef and sushi roll:
(It’s basically impossible to get Liv to smile at a self-timer)
We really lucked out with our costumes. I made Liv’s, including her ginger and wasabi headband (will post a how-to on the Family page soon!), the Pilot borrowed his chef hat and jacket from Kyle, and I picked up his chef pants and my tunic at a thrift shop. Skidoosh.
Bella even liked her costume!
That is a lie. Look at that stink eye.
She quickly forgot the she hated me as soon as we leashed her up to go trick-or-treating with all of us.
We walked around my dad’s side of the family’s neighborhood and they do up Halloween pretty fiercely. Many of the houses have elaborate light decorations, haunted houses and food, so it’s a lot of fun to walk around and see everything. At one point, a zombie mannequin with sparkly lights attached to it zip-lined across the street last night (Liv was cuddled up in the mei tai and missed it- spooky stuff!). Pure Halloween moment.
We sat on my cousins’ front porch for a while chatting with everyone and saying “Happy Halloween” to the trick-or-treaters. I thought we would come home, sit on the porch with the Pilot, drinking wine and passing out candy, but when we got back to our neighborhood, it was black. Most of the lights were out, not a trick-or-treater to be seen. Guess it happens pretty early around here, because the bucket of candy I left on the porch was nearly empty.
Wine on the couch instead:
Now we’re in November, which I have to say, I’m a little biased about. It’s my birthday month, my 7 year date-iversary with the Pilot (whoa), and the start of the holiday season. I love the holidays so much, but it can definitely be a hectic time. It’s so important to stay present and truly enjoy all of the moments that make up the holiday season, instead of waiting for a specified date (like Thanksgiving or Christmas) to be thankful for everything that surrounds you. So, I thought it would be a great time for a yoga challenge since I’m endeavoring to create more time to practice yoga in my current fitness routine.
I teamed up with a friend at Challenge Loop to make the challenge even more interactive and fun. You can read all of the details here, join the challenge, download the free app, and check-in: leave a comment using the app, or even better, add a picture. The goal is to get in at least 10 minutes a day of yoga practice. If you’re just beginning, you can check out this post, and here are some ideas on ways to “Om at home.” I really truly love yoga and think it would be exciting to add a little more “Namaste” in our November: sharing light and kindness with others while remaining focused and present.
Are you joining in? Leave a comment on this post and let me know! At the end of the month, I’ll pick a random participant (the more you check-in, the more chances you’ll have to win) to receive a $100 lululemon gift card and a batch of custom macaroons. (<—sponsored by us, not an outside company)
What was your favorite Halloween moment? Mine was when I put on Livi’s shrimp onesie and started gasping at it.
See ya later on the fashion page <3
xoxo
Gina
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What a great idea…count me in for the yoga challenge!!
I’m in!! Namaste!
I’m in!
Namaste November that is genius!
I’m in for a 10min minimum and will be hoping for more.
Tonight: light cardio followed by a sauna sit and some yoga.
Namaste
Heyo!
I dig this challenge, especially being a newly certified yoga instructor!
I don’t have an iPhone, so the ‘app’ situation isn’t happening for me…Can I still participate in the challenge? How?
So excited – I am in!!! This is my birthday and anniversary month too and between our personal holidays and the actual holidays everyone celebrates, from now until Christmas is pretty busy. I could definitely use a little time for peaceful thought & reflection.
Checking out the app right now.
I am in for Namaste November! at 25 weeks prego, there are not many challenges I can meet 🙂 Love this one! and so necessary for this time of year
You know things are crazy right now me being in nursing school, but this is my chance to finally get in some yoga! COUNT ME IN! great idea! LIV is so adorable in her Halloween outfit!
I’m new-ish to yoga so this is the perfect challenge for me! I’m in!
Ahhh I love the family costume theme!!! How awesome and original! I do love Bella’s costume too! So festive!
You can still participate via the link that Gina provided above. Just leave a comment every time you do yoga 🙂
I can’t do apps either (my phone isn’t smart enough at the moment), so can I still participate?!
You can still participate by accepting the challenge here: http://www.challengeloop.com/challenge/namaste-november and posting comments every time you do yoga
Thank you 🙂
I’m IN! I’ve really been waiting to create more time for yoga as well. This will def give me some inspiration 🙂
Awesome idea for November! I’m in! I just purchased a deal for a month of unlimited yoga at YogaWorks, a studio I’ve been meaning to try as I was already thinking of increasing the amount of yoga in my life 🙂
I signed up but my phone is too old for the App. Let’s see if I can keep up on the challenge page! 🙂
My cousin is 5 years old and is adopted from China. This is his second Halloween in the States. My favorite moment was when he saw how much candy he had and decided to count every piece. He then went around the room making sure no had taken his candy. Haha it was too cute 🙂
Count me in!
I love this! I’ve been trying to do more yoga & 10 minute meditations but it’s hard to stick wtih it. This will be great to keep me in check.
Count me in!
I’m in! I have been needing a bit more motivation to do Yoga so this is perfect!
I’m new to yoga, but I’m totally in! I wasn’t able to get the app on my phone, but I assume that’s okay, because not everyone has a smart phone, right? 😉
Yay for yoga!!!
You can still participate by accepting the challenge here: http://www.challengeloop.com/challenge/namaste-november and posting comments every time you do yoga 🙂
Yay! I’m really trying to incorporate more yoga into my routine so this is great motivation! Can’t wait to join in!
Totally in! Can’t wait to get my flexibiity on!
I love the idea of Namaste November! How cute!
I wish I could have gotten my toddler into costume and trick-or-treating. He ended up passing out candy because the idea of getting into his monster suit…. yeah. I’ve not seen him scream and cry so hard since the time he had to get stitches after an unfortunate run in with the wall and our dog. Love your sushi family!!!
I’m in! 🙂
totally down for namaste november! i love it!
I am in…Sure do need a little more yoga in my life.
This sounds great. I’ve been needing more yoga and stretching in my life!
Yay!! I need more namaste is my life!!
definitely joining! just today i told myself i needed to sit down with my planner for 10 minutes tonight and start scheduling in more yoga and workouts. this is the perfect motivation 🙂
I’m in!
I’m in!!!
Favorite Halloween moment was seeing Ella walk down the street with her little bucket yapping at all te trick or treaters. She was trick or treating for leaves. Could have cared less about candy! So adorable. I love the family costumes, so clever!
Could it be a yoga/pilates challenge? I’m more of a pilates girl. Also, SUPER cute family costume idea! Happy Halloween!
count me in! I was going to do a 30 day yoga challenge this month anyhow but this is way more fun!
I’m in! And just did a bit of yoga!
This could not have come at a better time! I just started to get into yoga again and this challenge will definitely keep me motivated! My Yoga Online has a lot of really great videos for all types and levels!
Love the Halloween costumes!
My yoga studio is doing a 30-day challenge starting on Saturday, as well! Looking forward to it, as I dislike November (being from Canada, I’m just waiting for December holiday season to begin, so I can start the Christmas tunes!) Great idea 🙂
As much as I would like to ‘OM’ my way into Yoga…I am doing a different challenge this month…Not eating out between the 5th and the 15th. Everything home made.
But I can’t wait to see more posts about yoga!
I’m so excited about this! I’ve been wanting to get back into doing yoga for a while, and this is a great reason to! My friends and I already decided to do our own little Nutritious November, so this will be a fun addition 🙂
I’ll be participating! The nursing program I am in is getting even more CRAZY so some yoga will definitely help clear my body and relax my body. Lord knows I need it!
Love this and am in – would be great to incorporate more yoga into my world especially as I am starting a new job and training for a half marathon at the end of hte month….and it is my birthday month too 🙂
Her costume is so cute, I can definitely tell you put a lot of hard work into it! – Your little shrimp, ha!!
I am in for the yoga challenge, and um those are the best prizes ever 🙂 Happy birthday month!
This is something I am definitely doing! Just purchased a monthly pass to my studio last night!
Just downloaded the app, can’t wait to get started!
I love this. The more yoga the better.
I’m joining!!! Will try to incorporate as many Namaste as possible this month…
Ohh, I love this idea! I’ve been loving my daily meditation. It has completely changed my mindset, but I really want to get more involved in yoga! I’d be down. Your family looks adorable all dressed up!
Oh goodness, you all look so cute!
I am definitely joining that yoga challenge. And not just for the macaroons (although they are certainly a motivator to practice every day!)
Aw, what cute and creative Halloween costumes! I love it!! Very nice job. Sounds like you had a great celebration 🙂
I’m in for sure! Namaste!
I am so in! Minus the app though :-/
I’ve been trying to bring a little more “ohm” into my day lately too – this is just perfect timing!
p.s the little sushi roll is adorable 😉