{In addition to driving me to the airport, I made Tony take a pic of me like it’s my first day of school because I am a monster.}

It’s 5am, SoCal time. I’m flying to Texas this morning, where I’ll be shooting AN AMERICAN IN TEXAS for the next few days! My parents roll into town later today with their two giant dogs, and they’ll be staying with us for over a week. Tony will be spending lots of one-on-one time with them while I’m gone because he is a saint. We’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, and so far there are 9 confirmed dogs on the guest list. (Again, Tony is a saint.) I’m off for the airport… Here are the articles I’ll be trolling while I wait for my flight!

10 minute rituals to start your day stress-free.

Attending a Friendsgiving? Bring something from this list next week.

America’s best towns for the holidays! (I want to go to all of them. NOW.)

Work out like a Victoria’s Secret model.

7 ways to avoid holiday weight gain (I read this after pinning a bunch of dessert recipes, FYI.)

L.A. coffee cheat sheet.

Should I get this for Tony for Christmas?

This site will end your relationship for you (and perhaps, civilization as well. I mean, seriously, WHAT. If you’re enough of a grown up to date, you’re enough of a grown up to break up with someone.)

Shonda Rhimes is a brilliant, inspiring goddess and these words are a good reminder to disconnect and prioritize.

14 recipes that feel like fall.

These 4 part-time jobs pay big dollar bills (not sure I agree with “writer” being on the list, but maybe I’m doing it wrong.)

6 ways to get organized for the holidays.