Tomorrow is Friday night. We have only 2 weekends left before Halloween. Have you had a good scare lately?

Halloween themed movies can be spooky, some can be scary and others are just darn right silly. October just doesn’t seem like Halloween unless I have made my way through as many favorites as possible.

I hope my list inspires you to welcome All Hallows Eve with a few thrills, chills and giggles. Make some popcorn and don’t forget a blanket to hide under during the really scary parts!

A Tribe Called Bliss by Lori Harder is first up on my October reading list.

I was introduced to Lori about a year ago through her Earn Your Happy podcast. She has such positive energy! There was not doubt…I had to read her book!

A Tribe Called Bliss is a guide to helping women reach their fullest potential by making true connections with other like-minded women. Sounds simple, right? Not so fast. This takes time and planning. How do you even get started?

Lori often talks about the importance of strong relationships where you can openly share personal and professional struggles. A place where you feel supported and heard without judgement. When you read her book, you get that message from beginning to end. You will read personal examples of how her own tribe has been the source of motivation. When you reflect on tribe discussion topics it isn’t hard to imagine the encouragement a small group of women can provide to help you stay engaged with your personal goals.

With a mission to help her readers and listeners “earn their happy,” Lori’s book focuses on a ‘new way’ of connecting with yourself and others.

As I get older, preparing my travel toiletry bag has presented new challenges for skin and beauty needs. I rarely, if ever, check a bag. I can squeeze a weeks worth of clothes in a carry on. For this reason, I just can’t take every single one of my favorite beauty products with me. When I was younger this was just fine. My skin didn’t require as much daily maintenance!

Its funny to notice the difference in travel needs between myself and my daughters. For them, it is all about makeup options. For me…its all about skincare products. I feel I need everything! What about the cream for my dark eye circles? Or the toner and moisturizer for my dry skin? Sunscreen to prevent even MORE wrinkles! And I definitely can’t be without a mild exfoliator and my tretinoin cream. Oh…don’t forget those plumping eye patches! Please tell me you understand what I mean.

What has made life easier for me? A combination of travel gift sets and old favorites. I plan to share a quick review of my thoughts on different sets over the course of my travels. Today, let’s talk Whamisa.

I know….you have read 100 articles and blog posts about drinking lemon water. Well….welcome to number 101.

If you are like me, when you read these articles you realize immediately that lemon water is the answer to all things wellness. You may even pull out a large water bottle, slice up enough lemon for a week and drink one glass. One. And that’s it. The lemons shrivel up waiting to be used and you return to your 3 cups of coffee morning habit in 24 hours.

Well, my friends. I am happy to share that I am now on my 3rd week of 20+ ounces of lemon water daily. Does it really make difference? Hell yes!

I’m not going to bore you with the obligatory lecture about what you already know. That stuff about better digestion, improved immunity, optimal pH balance, plumper skin, a boost in metabolism, improved mood….and the list goes on. (ok…sorry…I did have to sneak it in a little….)

Instead, I am going to tell you that I have found a way to make sure I start each morning with 20oz of lemon water. And I have Cameron Diaz to thank for it.