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Happy October! 🍁

It’s a fresh chapter waiting to be written. I’m wishing you the very best one yet, sweet friends!

What’s something you’re looking forward to this month? 🍂

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
October, new month, today’s reminder, inspirational quote.

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Happy October! 🍁 It’s a fresh chapter waiting to be written. I’m wishing you the very best one yet, sweet friends! What’s something you’re looking forward to this month? 🍂 💗 Ashley MakeLifeMarvelous October, new month, today’s reminder, inspirational quote. LTKSeasonal LTKHome LTKStyleTip

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Hi, I’m Ashley! 👋

Welcome to my little space of the LTK universe!
 I’m in my thirties era, about to celebrate 10 years of marriage, and I’m a cat mom to two sweet cats, Draino and Pepper. Peppy now lives over the rainbow bridge, but she’ll always be my fur baby! 🌈🐾

I’m also the creator of Make Life Marvelous, my lifestyle blog for women. ✨

Here you’ll find: 🩷 Productivity + planning inspiration 🤍 Encouragement for personal growth 🩷 Lifestyle favorites, wellness, + cozy everyday joys

If any of this sounds like your jam, I’d love for you to stick around — I’m so glad you’re here! 🫶

💗 Ashley

The easiest little appetizer! Little smokies, sprinkled brown sugar and bake for 30 min at 350 degrees in a pan sprayed with olive oil. Bonus tip - use a throwaway pan to eliminate the mess and if you’re taking it to a party like me, you don’t have to worry about getting your dishes back!

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🌊 Coastal winds, cozy layers, and wardrobe staples I’ll be wearing all season long!

Everything I packed for Monterey was under $60 from Amazon and super easy to mix and match.

You can find all the details in my blog post on makelifemarvelous.com and everything is linked in my LTK Shop! ✨

I can’t wait to share with you my recap posts for our Pebble Beach trip, this is the first of many!

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Cozy season, what I wore in Monterey, Pebble Beach outfit ideas, Amazon budget finds.

The first snow of the season called for one thing: ✨ cozy soup weather ✨
 So I whipped up my favorite quick and easy chicken tortilla soup, and it really hit the spot! Warm, comforting, and perfect for nights when you want something delicious without spending all evening in the kitchen.

Be sure to save this post so you can come back easily to the recipe!

🥣 Chicken Tortilla Soup — Stovetop

Ingredients • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked — diced or shredded) • ½ cup diced yellow onion • 1 tsp minced garlic • 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth • 1 cup water • 1 (15 oz) can corn — undrained • 1 (10 oz) can original Rotel — undrained • 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce • 1 envelope taco seasoning • ½ tsp chili powder

Directions Add everything to a pot on the stove, mix well, and let simmer for 1 hour. The flavor gets even better the longer it sits, but since everything’s already cooked, it’s ready once heated through!

Top with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, or whatever your heart desires. 🤤 I love to serve this soup with cheesy garlic bread!

What’s your go-to winter comfort meal?

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Cozy soup season, quick and easy recipes, chicken tortilla soup, football recipes, comfort meals.

Tiny moments of care add up to something beautiful. 🫶

The little things you do matter more than you think — savoring your coffee, giving yourself just a little extra time in the mornings, sending a kind message, choosing rest when your body needs it, taking action on your goals, etc. 
What’s one small, cozy win you’re celebrating today?

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Inspiring quotes, tiny wins, every little bit counts, the little things add up to big things, keep going.

Just in case you needed a little peace today!

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✨ Unboxing a little dose of productivity magic!

A huge THANKYOU to @anecdotegoods for sending me over this planner to review and be able to share with all of you!
 I’m so excited to start using my new Anecdote 2026 Daily Workflow Planner. It’s simple, well made, and so beautiful. Can’t wait to share my full review on the blog soon! 
Do you prefer a daily planner or weekly planner?

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Anecdote daily planner, 2026 planner, new year new planner, planner review, planner unboxing.

Practice letting go today. ✨

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Let go of what you cannot control, focus on what you can control, peace is precious.

🍎 Easy Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings (Fall Favorite!) 🍂

If you need a quick, cozy fall dessert, this is it. Crescent rolls + fresh apples + buttery cinnamon sauce… and yes, Mountain Dew makes them extra golden and delicious! ✨

Excited to share this recipe with you today, but first, I wanted to say thank you to @belleofthebanquet for requesting more fall recipes - hope you love this one Cynthia! Check out her amazing recipes too if you haven’t already, you won’t be disappointed!

Here’s what I used:
2 cans @pillsbury crescent rolls
2 Granny Smith apples (sliced)
2 sticks of melted butter
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can Mountain Dew (poured around, not on top!)
Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp cinnamon after baking

Each crescent gets wrapped around an apple slice, covered in the buttery sugar mixture, topped with Mountain Dew, and baked to golden perfection. So simple!

Would you try these?

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Mountain dew apple dumplings, easy desserts, quick recipes, fall desserts.

You are valuable just as you are. ✨

Rest, slow days, and pauses don’t make you less than…they make you human.

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Inspiration quote, you are doing great, rest is productive.

What a spooky treat! 👻

The best Halloween movie night starts with a cozy blanket, an iconic witchy film, and a delicious cup of coffee. 🎃☕ I’ve been loving @fabulacoffee’s Pumpkin Spice blend they sent me and I’m so excited to share it with you today! It’s organic, mold-free (still blown away that’s a thing!), and the perfect treat for fall movie nights.

Be sure to snatch up this limited time flavor and you can use my code ASHLEY20 to save 20% at checkout! 🧡

You can find out more about Fabula (and see more cozy must-haves for a Halloween movie night!) on my blog today at makelifemarvelous.com

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts and would love to know if you’re planning a Halloween movie night!

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Fabula coffee, cozy movie night, Halloween movie night, pumpkin spice, fun fall ideas.

It’s officially cozy, fall movie night season and first up - all the spooky, iconic movies! Hope you love this collection of goodies in my Cozy Halloween Movie Night product collection!

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🍕 Easy Flatbread Pizzas (4-Ingredient Dinner Idea!) 🍕 
If you need a quick and delicious dinner idea — this one’s a keeper!

Here’s how I make them: ✨ Preheat oven to 400°F. ✨ Bake @stonefirenaan bread for 5 minutes. ✨ Add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey pepperoni. ✨ Bake another 5 minutes — and that’s it!

Crispy, cheesy perfection in a matter of minutes. 😋 Feel free to include your favorite toppings! This recipe pairs so well with a salad 🥗. 
Would you try this for a quick dinner night or as a football snack on the weekend?

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Easy recipe, flatbread pizza, four ingredient meal, quick meal, pizza recipe.

Love jotting down all the things that pop in my mind onto my Erin Condren priorities pad. It’s so handy! I linked a similar one in this post

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Reminiscing over my 2025 LifePlanner since it’s almost time to grab my 2026!

I’m in love with this gorgeous watercolor drops cover and it not only brightens up my desk, but my day too! 💧🌈 Peep the metallic monthly deskpad, snap-in dashboard and a throwback planner page too!

If you have an @erincondren LifePlanner or want some inspiration for how to use spaces in your planner, grab your coffee ☕️ and come hang with me over on the blog!

Use my LINK in bio or direct link ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CpIQbj

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous #ecsquad #erincondrenlifeplanner #erincondren #plannercommunity #plannersetup #lifestyleblogger #ohioblogger

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No matter what mountain you’re climbing today, trust and believe you’re going to conquer it. Also, coffee helps! 😉

💗 Ashley

#makelifemarvelous #notetoself #thelittlethings #believeinyou #coffeeislove

#LTKHome

Bath & Body Works happy mail is the best! I love their Black Cherry Merlot foaming hand soap

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Looking back on my Sep calendar and planner before heading into Oct’s fun planning!

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A gentle reminder. 🫶

Even the smallest steps forward keep you moving closer to what you want to accomplish. You might just be on the verge of a breakthrough!

Save this for the days when you need a little extra push. 🥰

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
Keep going, don’t give up, you can do it, trust the process.

Love planning in my Laurel Denise Scout with HanCanPlan stickers! This Reebok sweatshirt is so cozy and soft!

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A new month means new stickers! 🍁

Sharing a flip-through of my October stickers from @hancanplan 💌 They are perfect for my @laureldenise Scout Planner and my @erincondren LifePlanner. Can’t wait to start planning with these!

Do you decorate your planner with stickers?

💗 Ashley

#MakeLifeMarvelous
October stickers, sticker kits, planning, fall plans.

I love all things stationary! HanCanPlan’s stickers are second to none and I love using them even on cards, they’re beautiful!

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Cozy fall mornings call for a warm Fabula coffee and soft sherpa bow slippers!

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Patience required. ❤

Just as the weather changes throughout the year, our lives have different seasons too. No matter what that may look like right now, I’m encouraging you (and me too!) to stay present and know that there’s a purpose behind every path. 🍂

Let’s lean into being mindful and embracing patience - you never know what may happen by the end of this year!

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelouss

#LTKStyleTip #LTKHome

Sunday grocery run for my momma! 🛒

Taking care of my parents is always at the top of my list, I think it’s truly one of the most important things in life. Every Sunday before church, I head to @krogerco to grab all the essentials for my mom. It’s a little routine I love and I wanted to bring you along!

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelous

#LTKTravel #LTKBeauty

The Perfect Makeup Bag for Travel! 👜

Unboxing the @dih.concepts Makeup Bag—and I am so impressed! 😍 Come fill my bag with me! From my hair products and makeup to my Kindle and EC planner accessories, this spacious, high-quality bag fits it all without feeling bulky! ✈️💄

If you’re looking for a durable, affordable, and gorgeous makeup bag, this one is perfect! I just shared more fun details on this bag over in my latest blog post - head to makelifemarvelous.com or my link in bio! 💻✨

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelouss

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Every step forward counts!

Don’t wait until the end to celebrate—you’re putting in the work and growing right now. 🎉

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelous
It’s still progress, progress not perfection, keep going, inspirational quote.

#LTKStyleTip #LTKHome

Unboxing + trying out the Sonicsmooth by @michaeltoddbeauty, and I’m so impressed! 😍

This dermatologist-approved tool exfoliates and removes peach fuzz painlessly at home—leaving my skin feeling baby soft (even days later!).

✨ Fun facts about dermaplaning: ✔️ Instant glow—removes dull skin & peach fuzz for a radiant complexion! ✔️ Smoother skin = better makeup application (foundation glides on like a dream!). ✔️ Boosts skincare absorption—your serums & moisturizers can penetrate deeper. ✔️ Gently removes buildup—exfoliates the top layer of dead skin for a fresh, clean feel.

If you’ve been thinking about dermaplaning, this is such an easy way to do it yourself! 🥰

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelous

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My little beverage station in the mornings at my desk. I love my Javasok for keeping my iced coffee cold minus the icky condensation, and my Ello tumbler for my water!

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My favorite protein powder and the coziest hair clip!

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Your peace is precious!

Guard your heart, your time, and your energy because not everything deserves a response.

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelous
Today’s reminder, protect your peace, your peace of mind is more valuable than you realize.

#LTKHome

So excited to share this fun collab with you! 🍁☕

I teamed up with my friend Cynthia from @belleofthebanquet and we’re swapping favorite fall coffee drinks. 🤎 I made her Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (the perfect cozy sip! 🍂), and she made my favorite fall drink too! ✨

Here’s the link to the recipe she uses: https://onesweetappetite.com/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew-starbucks/

Head over to her post to see her make my fall fave—you won’t want to miss it! 💕

💗 Ashley

Make Life Marvelous
Favorite fall drink, coffee collab, fall in a cup, pumpkin cream cold brew.

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Sharing some of my birthday goodies! My Sephora freebie was this Amika hair strengthening set, along with a Golden Girls book and the most comfy hair scrunchies!

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There’s nothing like a fresh cup of coffee during my morning routine! My Fabula coffee and Chobani Sweet Cream makes a delish combo!

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