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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I’m joining the challenge 🙂
I’m so in! I om’d this morning!
I’m so in! Going to download the app now 🙂 I have been wanting more yoga in my life and this is a great way to focus on getting in in there.
I’m in! My favorite Halloween memory is dressing up as garden gnomes with two of my friends. Such a random costume idea, but it turned out to be so adorable!
I’m in, love the giveaway! Thank you!
Definitely in!
I am a new reader.
I’m so in! Going to download the app now. I have been wanting more yoga in my life. Due to family stress & this is a great way to get more. Thanks
just signed up for the challenge! whee!
I just started getting my om on again and I’m loving it!
Can’t wait for this challenge! School’s just starting to get hectic and some regular yoga would be great!
I’m soo in the namaste challenge! And super cute halloween costumes- very creative 🙂
I’m definitely in!!! I’m always trying to get more yoga into my vida 🙂
I’m joining in!
In for the challenge! Namaste away!
family costumes are so cute! i’m sure i will do that one day haha
and bella looks so goofy, what a doll
I already do 30 minutes of yoga 5 days a week – can’t fit anymore than that in but I’ll be with y’all in spirit the other 2 days.
I’ve never had sushi – never even been around anyone else eating it so I have to admit Olivia’s costume didn’t ‘click’ with me yesterday but seeing the 3 of you in the picture today it makes sense in my head now. 🙂
My favorite part of Halloween was about 5 of those new Halloween Cadburry Cream eggs. Love those things at Easter and they were just as good Green. You probably didn’t mean food though so my other favorite part was seeing my niece and nephew (a flapper and a sniper). Who knew they sold sniper outfits (complete with mossy ground cover) for little ones? He was adorable though. (Military sniper uniform just in case anyone might read that as something else.)
I’m in! I have been following a bunch of yogis on Instagram and they are so inspirational. This challenge will encourage me to practice everyday even if its only for 10 min. 🙂
Love your family costume-so precious!
I joined the challenge
What perfect timing!! I am in!
LOVE LIV’S COSTUME, SHE SURE IS A CUTIE! SOUNDS LIKE A FUN HALLOWEEN!
So, I signed up, but I don’t have a smart phone or iPad… I’ll try to keep track myself! Just wondering if you’ll be doing a November workout calendar? I’m lacking motivation again and your calendars help!
I’m joining the challenge! Great timing – I’ve been wanting to incorporate more yoga in my life!
I’m in! I could always use more yoga in my life
I’m so in! I just started and I loooove it!
I’m joining the challenge! It’s been a while since I’ve practiced regularly and I need more yoga in my life! This will be a great way to unwind at the end of the day. 🙂
I’m in! I did a power flow class tonight in my lululemon yoga pants!
I’m so in! My yoga practice went way south after having Tripp and I was just talking to the hubs about how I want to get back into it. And I’m DYING for some roons.
Definitely doing the challenge. I’ve never done yoga and am excited to start now!
Oh my gosh , love the costumes! So creative. I’m in for the yoga challenge! Such a great idea
I’m in, I need more yoga in my life right now. I definitely feel like i’m going through withdrawals of some kind.
I’m in. I haven’t done yoga in awhile and I really want to get back into it!
“At one point, a zombie mannequin with sparkly lights ziplined” – Awesome.
it was!!
I’m definitely in! Did a 20 min podcast to unwind from work last night – November feels like the perfect time to reboot and get back in touch.
So excited!
I’m in too! 🙂
I’ve just been telling myself I need to start putting more yoga back into my life! … It starts now! 🙂
I’m in!
I’m in! perfect timing for my postpartum plan! 🙂
whoo hoo!
I’m in 🙂
I am in! Last night at yoga I was thinking to myself I needed to start each day with a few sun sals and then this was one of the first things I read this morning! Perfect as soon as I get back from walking the poodle I’ll get today’s yoga on!!!
I’m in! Favorite part of halloween watching a zombie walk of hundreds through the downtown core of the city-very cool.
I’m in! Today will make 2 for 2 this month. The warmth of a studio – and chatting with yoga friends – is a great cure for a dreary fall day.
I’m in on the challenge- I love having a good motivator to get up early and get my yoga in!
I might have to join in on this challenge! You guys all looked so cute in your outfits!
I am in!
I’m totally there! I need to bring more yoga back into my life.
I’m joining the challenge!
I can definitely use a little more namaste in my life as the holidays come around, definitely in!
I’m in on the challenge. Unfortunately the app is only for the iPhone right now, but that’s okay, I added a task to my daily calendar. I soooo need to move more period sitting at a desk all day is just plain bad.
I will be doing the challenge! Need more yoga in my life to calm my body and help reduce the soreness from all the running I will be doing for the 10k I will be running!