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September: A Vibe Check
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items A running list of everything I couldn't stop thinking about this month, some practical, some completely unnecessary, all genuinely loved
Sections
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TV & Movies
Food Faves!
Shopping & gift giving
Books
TV & Movies
Been in a full Middle-earth spiral this month — rewatched the Lord of the Rings theatrical trilogy on Blu-ray (got this exact 3-disc set for under $19, genuinely such a good deal) and now diving into the Hobbit trilogy next. Nothing like a good high-...
The Lord of the Rings: Theatrical Versions: 3-Film Collection
Rewatched When Harry Met Sally this month. A rom-com classic that holds up completely, Nora Ephron's writing is just unmatched.
When Harry Met Sally...
Food Faves!
A classic, old-school steakhouse tucked just off Fremont Street, inside the Downtown Grand. Staff is genuinely so kind, and the food is fantastic. think prime steaks, a great happy hour, and that cozy, high-walled booth ambiance that makes it feel mo...
Triple George Grill
A seasonal must-buy I stock up on every fall when they hit shelves. These bite-sized pumpkin spice ice cream pieces are the perfect small treat , just enough sweetness without committing to a full pint. For all dark chocolate lovers!
Frozen Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Bites - 8.52oz/12ct - Favorite Day™
Cajun-style seafood boils and great cocktails in a laid-back, family-friendly spot. Perfect for a messy, hands-on dinner. Bank for your buck!
Restaurant
Shopping & gift giving
Old Navy's cozy sock lineup is deep right now, and most of it's 40% off. I've been living in the slouchy textured crew socks!
Cozy Socks
Soft, high-waisted, and somehow still look put-together enough to run errands in.
High-Waisted SoComfy Jogger Sweatpants
My go-to for secondhand shopping this month. Vinted is a resale marketplace where people sell their own pre-loved clothes, shoes, and accessories directly, so you're getting real, authenticated pieces at a fraction of retail price. No fake listings, ...
Vinted
I got this for my sister-in-law and it was such a sentimental gift. It's the kind of thing that doesn't get forgotten in a drawer. You name a real star after someone, with an instant certificate and shareable sky map.
Name a Star — A Real Gift from the Night Sky | NamedLight Star Registry
Books
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin: a raw, coming-of-age story about a teenage songwriter finding her found family in the '90s. It'll break your heart and put it back together in the same chapter
The People We Keep
Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel — her best since Station Eleven, according to nearly every major review. A doppelganger mystery set in a fractured near-future America, spanning LA to a moon colony. Just released this month and already impossible ...
Exit Party