It's still over 90 degrees out, but Caitlin has already crocheted five pumpkins, one fall leaf, and fully committed to a Halloween playlist she started listening to in July. This episode is a fully unhinged, very funny confession about why fall is more than a season for her—it's a mood she has to manufacture by force.
Anyone who's ever gotten irrationally mad at Halloween candy showing up in stores in August
"Fall girlies" who start decorating before the weather cooperates
Listeners who want something light, funny, and low-stakes after some heavier recent episodes
All y’all who cope with an unbearable season by throwing youreselves into a project (craft or otherwise)
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What You Get In This Episode
A very honest confession: fall isn't just a season for Caitlin, it's a mood she has to manufacture herself for her mental health
The real epiphany: she was never actually mad at Halloween candy showing up early—she's mad that summer refuses to end
Her current fall arsenal: one crocheted leaf, five crocheted pumpkins, three real pumpkins, and zero regrets
A reminder that sometimes coping with a season you can't control looks like a completely ridiculous craft project, and that's fine
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Your Host
Caitlin Kindred is the host of Not Quite Grownup, a podcast for moms navigating the gap between who they're "supposed" to be and the messy, real version of adulthood.
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Sources & Mentions
H-E-B—referenced for its early seasonal displays (Halloween candy, Día de los Muertos decor) and, lovingly, for "doing the Lord's work"
Caitlin's favorite Halloween Party playlist, including "Werewolves of London" and "Thriller," (started playing this in July)
Black Panther—mentioned as background viewing during a crochet session
Email list signup—link at the top of the show notes for anyone who wants to see those famous crocheted pumpkins
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