🏆 Breaking News: Blue Jays Headed to World Series!!!!
After 32 years, the Jays are back. Game 1 is tomorrow night.
Whether you're a die-hard fan (like me, if you haven’t guessed) or someone who barely knows the rules, there's something special about rallying behind your team. The collective energy, the shared hope, the sense of being part of something bigger than yourself - it's good for you. Community and connection matter.
Make It Fun:
Create the atmosphere: Eat on the floor, sprawl around the coffee table, break your usual routine
Stovetop popcorn with sea salt and your favourite seasonings - festive, crunchy, and actually nourishing
Mix up celebratory mocktails that feel special - get one here
Build-your-own taco bar or a big platter of veggies with hummus and guacamole - interactive, shareable, and way better than feeling sluggish by the third inning
This is what showing up for your community looks like. Enjoy it.
We're deep into fall now - the kind of weather where some days are crisp and golden, others are grey and drizzly, and by 5pm you just want to curl up under a blanket with something warm to eat.
The shorter days and cooler temperatures naturally shift how you feel. Your body wants to slow down, get cozy, and eat heartier foods. And instead of fighting it, what if you just... leaned in?
Working with the season instead of pretending it's still summer? That's the move.
What You'll Find in This Edition:
🍂 Food: Fall flavours that warm you from the inside out
🎃 Real Talk: Navigating candy season without the guilt spiral
🏃♀️ Movement: Finding what feels good when the weather's unpredictable
🍂 Food: Fall Flavors That Warm You From the Inside Out
This is the season for food that feels like a hug. Not trendy pumpkin spice lattes - actual nourishing fall food that's been sustaining people through cooler months for centuries.
Your This-Week Menu:
Butternut Squash Soup (from the cookbook): Creamy, naturally sweet, and ridiculously satisfying. Make a big batch on Sunday. Eat it for lunch all week. [Link to cookbook ]
Stuffed Jack-o'-Lantern Peppers: Orange bell peppers stuffed with ground turkey, quinoa, and fall spices. Festive, cozy, and done in 30 minutes.
The Spice Cabinet Secret: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves help stabilize blood sugar and warm you from the inside out. They're tiny helpers that make everything taste like fall.
Whether you're handing out candy, raiding the discount bins on November 1st, or just trying to survive your office's candy bowl - late October brings sugar temptation.
The Candy Season Strategy:
The Honest Truth: You're probably going to eat some candy. That's fine. The goal isn't perfection - it's feeling good in your body.
Before the Sugar: Eat actual food first. A handful of mini chocolate bars hits completely differently when you're already full versus when you're starving at 3pm.
The Pairing Trick: If you're having candy, pair it with protein or fiber. A few pieces of chocolate with almonds or fruit creates a totally different experience than candy alone.
The Day-After Reality: One night (or week) of more sugar than usual doesn't derail anything. It's the daily habits that matter. Just get back to your normal routine - no drama, no guilt.
🏃♀️ Movement: Finding What Feels Good When the Weather's Unpredictable
Some days are perfect for a walk outside. Other days? Not so much.
For Beautiful Days:
Walk around your neighbourhood and actually notice the leaves changing
Take your coffee outside and stretch in the fresh air
For Grey, Drizzly Days:
Put on music while you clean the kitchen - suddenly scrubbing counters feels less like a chore
Carry all the groceries in one trip (you know you do it anyway, might as well count it)
Rearrange furniture, organize a closet, vacuum with purpose - housework is movement
The Music Effect: Everything hits different with the right playlist. Folding laundry, doing dishes, putting away groceries - add music and suddenly you're moving your body AND getting stuff done.
This Week's Challenge: Move for 10 minutes daily. Match your movement to the weather and your mood. Some days that's a walk, other days it's cleaning your house with good music on.
Before You Go:
More realistic wellness strategies at svliving.com
Chill out with this 13 minute Relaxation Meditation
What's your favourite way to celebrate big moments with your community? Hit reply - I love hearing your real-life strategies.
What's your favourite thing about this time of year? What's helping you feel good as days get shorter? Hit reply - I love hearing your real-life strategies.