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Our Fall Favorites

Lauren & Marci Season 1 Episode 57

Fall officially arrives in a few days, and Lauren and Marci are leaning all the way in. From hair transformations to Trader Joe’s maple butter, they dish on all things autumn: food, flavors, fashion, décor, and activities that make this season feel like home. With plenty of laughs, nostalgic stories (including a wild candle disaster), and practical favorites you’ll want to add to your own fall lineup, this episode is your cozy, pumpkin-spiced permission slip to slow down and savor the season.

Key Timestamps

0:02 – Marci’s long-awaited hair refresh (and side part controversy)

6:05 – Lauren reflects on last fall’s health struggles and life changes

7:32 – Why they’re dedicating a whole episode to fall favorites

10:50 – Pumpkin vs. apple vs. maple: the ultimate fall flavor debate

12:45 – Trader Joe’s pumpkin spice coffee obsession

15:40 – Seasonal scents, candles, and Lauren’s cat Shamrock’s wax fiasco

20:35 – Squash talk: delicata vs. kabocha and the best ways to cook them

25:00 – Favorite fall chili recipes (Lillie Eats & Tells + Dr. John’s)

29:47 – Cornbread stories, from “Marci Muffins” to jalapeño favorites

32:30 – Apple cider donuts and apple orchard traditions

34:50 – Seasonal wardrobe shifts and embracing autumn color palettes

36:00 – Athleta vs. Lululemon, Free People Movement, and Vuori favorites

40:00 – Fall activities: apple picking, leaf watching, and cozy weekends

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