Hello Monday October 26, 2026: October 2026 Monthly Musings Topics

 

Welcome to the last week of October! I hope you have been enjoying the first few weeks of fall as much as I have been. Today I am linking up with Sarah and Holly  for Hello Monday and to share the topics for the October Monthly Musings coming up this Thursday.

Monthly Musings for October is all of the Halloween fun. Join me back here on Thursday as a reader, writer or both to talk Halloween treats, traditions, movies and fun. If you are joining as a writer, just grab the Monthly Musings graphic, link back here and share your Halloween merriment.

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Monthly Musings September 2026: Autumn Food & Decorating

 

We are at the end of September and it is finally feeling a tiny bit like fall this week. We had a bunch of rain come through and it brought cooler air with it. This time of year, I don't mind a rainy day that brings a drop in temperatures especially when the trees have a slight hint of color to them. With fall basically around the corner, the topics for September Monthly Musings are the perfect fit. This month we have all the autumn food, baking, decorating and fun. 

If you are joining us as a writer for Monthly Musings, please use the graphic above, link back to my page and if you can, try to read and comment on at least two other writers who join us on topic.

1. Pumpkin or apple pie?

I am personally not much of a pie person and being gluten free, it's hard to find a Good pie I am able to eat. If I have to choose one, I would choose pumpkin, although I would rather have something like a gluten free pumpkin roll.

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Monthly Musings June 2026: Happy Birthday America 250

 

I am looking forward to Monthly Musings this month and not for the reasons why you might think. Even though I am the host, I could use a little inspiration myself when it comes to the Fourth of July and America 250 this year. When I was drafting the topics for Monthly Musings earlier this year, a focus on America 250 was a must. Now that we are weeks away, I am a little stumped for how I want to celebrate. It could be that I have my second sinus infection in as many months. A sinus infection definetly gets in the way of any sparks of inspiration.

Since I seem to need a burst of creativity for America 250, I am glad Monthly Musings is today. Hopefully the writers that link up with my can help get the ball rolling on my Fourth of July plans. I will do my Best, despite my annoying congestion to share some red, white and blue with you as well.

1. Are you excited about America 250?

 

I love the idea that our country is 250 years old. It is such a cool thing. I am struggling a little bit because I feel that because I work in Washington, DC and l live right near Mount Vernon, I should somehow be more excited about America 2501.  

There are definitely some cool events over the next few weeks. We were supposed to go see Martina McBride this evening on the National Mall as part of the concert series to celebrate the Semiquincentennial but things went sideways when the artists thought they had signed onto one type of event but it was shaping up to be somethings else. No Martina tonight. I am sad because we had a fun group going and Running Daddy has never seen her live. Welcome to what it is like living in Washington, DC.  

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Hello Monday June 22, 2026: Monthly Musings Topics June 2026

 

Happy Monday Besties! I hope you had a Good weekend, I was recovering from another sinus infection but rallied to get a little Father's Day celebration together.

Today I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and sharing Thursday's topics for Monthly Musings. This month we are sharing ideas for America 250. We will have all of the 4th of July and America's semiquincentennial fun to give you ideas to get ready for the big day coming up in a few weeks.

Join me back here on Thursday for Monthly Musings.

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Monthly Musings May 2026-Summer 2026 Preview

 

Whew Besties, here we are at the end of May. We are past Memorial Day so we are unofficially in summer. Are you excited? For May's Monthly Musings we are previewing Summer 2026. 

If you are joining us as a writer for Monthly Musings, please link back to my site here and link-up below. I look forward to finding out whatever has planner for summer and all of the summer favorites.

1. Tell Us About Your Memorial Day Weekend

Despite a very rainy weekend, that is turning into a very rainy week, we had a full Memorial Day weekend. Friday night was more chill and we crashed pretty early. Saturday and Sunday during the day we did house projects as I am working to tranform the upstairs home office into more of a libary/sitting room. It will take some time to clear out all of the clutter but I did give away the desk and a desklamp. Hoping to get this project complete within the next month or so.

Saturday night we went to a party and saw some friends. Sunday we got together with family.

It was a full weekend and I think I even got some rest along the way.

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Hello Monday May 25, 2026: Monthly Musings May 2026 Topics

 

Happy Memorial Day Besties. I hope you are having a Good long weekend while also taking time to remember those who have given so much for our country. Since we are at the last week of the month, I wanted to link up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and share the May 2026 topics for Monthly Musings. 

The May topics will be a Summer 2026 Preview. On Thursday we will share all things summer and what your plans are for Summer 2026. This month has been a little challenging and I cannot wait to dive right into summer plans and see what the other writers who join this link-up party every month have on tap for their summers/

See you back here on Thursday!

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Monthly Musings March: Spring Holidays and Fun

 

Typically March feels long after February, but I cannot believe we are at the end of March already. The Best part of the end of the month is that I get to host my link-up party, Monthly Musings. For March, we are focusing on spring holidays and fun. I love spring and I am looking forward to our March questions.

1. Does it feel like spring yet where you are?

Honestly, it depends on the day and the hour. This weekend was a beautiful spring preview and then on Monday it turned super chilly again. I know spring is coming though.

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Hello Monday March 23, 2026: March Monthly Musings Topics

 

Popping in on this Monday morning for Hello Monday with Sarah and Holly. I am excited for Monthly Musings coming up on Thursday as we are getting ready for spring! 

Hope you will join me back here on Thursday for Montly Musings as we prepare for all of the spring fun.

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Wednesday Hodgepodge: February 9, 2026

 

I think the snow and ice may actually start melting over the next few days. Can I get a hallelujah Besties? Things have been challenging with the snow and ice around here and also with the devastating ice storms where Hockey Guy goes to school. What has been a bright spot over the last few weeks is Wednesday Hodgepodge hosted by Joyce. It's been so fun that I am joining up again this week. I am so ready for this linkup!

1. What's something recent that had you 'tickled pink'? 

This is a small thing, but I flipped through the channels this weekend and How to Marry a Millionaire was on. I would say that I was tickled pink to find it this weekend and then added it to our movie list becuase Running Daddy has never seen it.

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Monthly Musings January 2026: Winter Fun/Valentine's Day

 

Hey there Besties. Not sure how much fun this winter has been so far especially if you live in parts of the South, but this month's Monthly Musings is all about Winter Fun and prepping for Valentine's Day. If you are linking up with us, please link back to my page and then try to visit as many of the participants pages that you can. If you are here as a reader, be sure to stop by the other sites that link-up today as there are some great women writers who participate every month.

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Life Lately-Welcome Home Woodford

 

Hey there Besties. I have a very fun post today. Before, I get to our fun news, I need to back up to early October and share some not so fun news. Hang in there with me, the end of this post will get Better. 

On October 2nd, we lost our ten year old dog Stormy to a sudden and severe case of pneumonia. I tried to write a post about him a million times since he passed away and every time I sat down to write about him, I just couldn't make the words flow. I think it was the heartbreak and the chaos of all this happening the day that the federal government shut down for 43 days. It was the absolute worst. 

Stormy in Hilton Head 2025

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Monthly Musings December 2025: Holidays and Ringing in the New Year

 

Welcome to the last Monthly Musings of 2025. We are sharing a week early this month as next Thursday is Christmas. First, I want to thank everyone that participated in Monthly Musings this year. Whether you particpated every month or just a few times, you are such a special part of this community and I truly love reading your posts every month. I would also like to thank my co-host Holly who puts up with my typos in the graphics, my last minute reminders and has rolled with the punches with me on our monthly link-ups for around eight years now.

Ok, are you ready to talk holidays? I am!

1. What holidays do you celebrate?

We will celebrate Christmas and New Year's. I do also love the story of Hanukkah.

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Monthly Musings December 2025 Topics

 

Lots going on right now so I am running a little bit late for Hello Monday and getting the topics up for the December Monthly Musings. We are getting together for the last Montly Musings of 2025 a week early due to Christmas. Montly Musings will be this Thursday instead of next Thursday. 

I hope you will join Holly and me on Thursday for Montly Musings!

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Monthly Musings November 2025: Thanksgiving/Holiday Prep

 

Hey there Besties! We are one week away from Thanksgiving here in the United States. I for one am ready for the holiday season to start. Holly and I are hosting Monthly Musings a week early in November to share all of the tips and tricks for prepping for Thanksgiving and kicking off the holiday season. If you are linking up with, please share all of the holidays you celebrate this time of year and if you are Canadian, tell us about your Thanksgiving in October. Ready, set...holidays!

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Hello Monday November 17, 2025: November 2025 Monthy Musings Topics

 

Happy Monday Besties! Popping in for Hello Monday with Sarah and Holly to share the topics for November's Monthly Musings. We are on the schedule a week early this month due to Thanksgiving to share tips and traditions as we head into the holiday season.

I hope you will join us on Thursday to share all of your Thanksgiving (Canadians tell us what you did in October!) plans and pointers for getting ready for the holiday season. I want to hear about all of your holidays coming up!

See you back here on Thursday for Monthly Musings!

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Monthly Musings October 2025: All Things Halloween

 

Hey there Besties! I know I have been a little off the grid lately but I am so happy to be back on the site this week. It is really giving me a bit of a lift. 

I am happy to be back with Holly for Monthly Musings and we have a fun one for you today. This month we are talking All Things Halloween. I am so looking forward to reading the other posts about favorite Halloween traditions, movies and of course the candy. If you are not in the habit of visiting the other writers who link up with us, please try to choose at least two to visit this week.

Let's get down to Halloween business!

1. Favorite Halloween Traditions--Think Back if You Have Littles

For over a decade Running Daddy and our neighbor have built a Spooky Walk every Halloween. The decorations are Spooky but not scary.

I love to give out candy.  I am a total sucker for a Disney princess or Woody the Cowboy. Seeing all the littles on Halloween is one of my favorite things to do.

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What's Up Wednesday October 2025

 

Oh October, what are you doing to us? This has not been the easiest month for us from when the calendar flipped over. We are all ok, but wow October you are not been all that nice. For now, I am going to try to find little pieces of happy to share this month by linking up for What's Up Wednesday with Shay and Shaeffer. Let's do this.

What We're Eating This Week

Keeping it real, I have not done any meal planning this week. It is probably going to bite me in the backside this week when I get home from work, but I am keeping it real.

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Hello Monday October 27, 2025: October Monthly Musings Topics

 

I am back after a little break that I will share more about at a later date. I am popping back on the site today for Hello Monday with Sarah and Holly to share the topics for October Monthly Musings. 

The last Thursday of every month, Holly and I host a little link-up party with fun questions to answer. On Thursday we will be one day away from Halloween so we will be talking all things ghost, goblins and trick or treat! This will be a fun one.

Hope to see you back here on Thursday for Monthly Musings All Things Halloween!

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Monthly Musings September 2025: Fall Decorating and Fashion Preview

 

Here we are at the end of September Besties. The calendar and hopefully the temperatures in your are saying that it is finally fall. I am so excited to join my co-host Holly and the other talented writers who join us every month as we embrace fall for Monthly Musings. Grab a pumpkin spice latte and join us as we chat Fall Decorating and Fashion Preview.

If you are linking up with us today, just grab our logo, link back to the both of us and follow the question prompts.

1. How do you decorate for fall?

I typically decorate using items that I already have and then add in a few new items every year. I use both faux flowers and pumpkins and then also try to add in real pumpkins and gourds too.  

I typically decorate the living room, dining room, family room and a little bit in the kitchen. I don't go overboard, I feel like I strike the right balance.

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Hello Monday: Monthly Musings September 2025 Topics-Fall Decorating and Fashion Preview

 

Hey Besties, I hope you had a Good weekend. Just a quick post this Monday morning for Hello Monday with Holly and Sarah. Today I am sharing the topics coming up on Thursday for Monthly Musings. This month we are embracing all things fall and sharing fall decorating, favorite fall outfits and what makes your house fall cozy.

Join me back here on Thursday for Monthly Musings!

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