READ THE GROWNUP DISH OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER
Hi friends,
I love October. I love a sunny fall day (with a crisp evening.) I love Halloween and and I love cozy autumn food. Be sure to scroll down for my latest recipes including the brunch dish we’ve been eating on repeat. It’s officially soup season and I’ve been loving these healthy soup starters to cut down on prep time. This link and code Jill10 gets you a discount.
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Mr. McGarland has a pinched nerve in his neck and was hunched over and unable to drive for two weeks. I ended up going on our bike trip in the mountains without him (but still managed to have fun. 🤷🏻♀️) He’s on the mend now but it has been a sobering reminder that when your health goes sideways, everything else takes a back seat.
September highlights included a long weekend in Charleston, seeing Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks (with a guest appearance by Alanis Morrissette), learning to play mah jong, and joining a local book club.
I’m looking forward to two California trips in October: a brand trip with Democracy Jeans as part of their Confidence Queens contest, followed by a quick family visit before we head to NYC and West Point for the Army vs Air Force football game.
Hit reply and tell me your fall plans. I’d love to hear from you.
xoxo Jill
P.S. Don’t forget to VOTE! 🇺🇸 🗳️
- Fall fashion haul from Walmart. Check out this blazer too.
- We will be in Cali with the grandkids for Halloween. Here’s a look at some of my favorite couples costumes from years past.
- I’m loving these pads to clean the gunk out of the dog’s eyes. This link gets you 10% off.
- Cute fall nails
- Gifts for your favorite foodie
- OBSESSED: Cutting up my sweatshirts, this face device, this $22 ring, and a gorgeous travel mug.
- WATCHING: Youth, The Traitors, The Silo (late to this one and it’s so good!)
- READING: Isola (for my book club)
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