Episode 18 : The Art of Fall, Friendship, and Full Hearts

Episode Summary: In this lively reunion episode, Jen and Rachel catch up after a busy few weeks apart, sharing stories from Halloween festivities, family reunions, and magical Disney adventures. The duo dives into everything from haunted houses and pumpkin carving to heartfelt family moments and hilarious costume mishaps. They also preview exciting upcoming events, including local arts coverage and a much-anticipated girls’ trip.

Main Segments:

Halloween Highlights:
Haunted house adventures at 13th Sinister Souls, complete with themed rooms and a surprise jump-scare from a friend in costume.

Costume confessions: Rachel’s struggle with a white contact lens and the resulting “creepy” look, plus creative last-minute costume hacks.

Cozy Halloween night in with charcuterie, wine, and a marathon of  Halloween movies (special love for “Hubie Halloween” and Adam Sandler’s thermos antics).

Pumpkin carving and seed roasting, with shoutouts to friends for teamwork and creative tools.

Disney World Reunion:
Jen’s emotional trip to Disney World to celebrate her daughter Macee’s 21st birthday—their first birthday together since Macee’s birth.

Heartfelt family bonding, standing in lines, and sharing special moments at Magic Kingdom, Epcot (including “drinking around the world”), and a memorable monorail bar crawl.

Hilarious tales of wheelchair adventures, Disney-themed fashion, and collecting unique tiki mugs at Trader Sam’s.

Reflections on the importance of rest and self-care during busy vacations.

Local Life & Friendships:
Catching up with friends at home, impromptu Halloween gatherings, and the joy of friends who just “drop by.”

Pumpkin patch visits, animal encounters at Klausmeyer Farms, and maternity photo shoots in College Hill Park

Cozy nights with chili, Hocus Pocus 2, and the saga of a lost (and found) phone.

Dancing the night away to local cover band “A Band in Kansas” and shoutouts to their original band, Glass Age.

Looking Ahead:
Exciting plans to cover Harvester Arts’ First Friday and Ballet Wichita’s Nutcracker.

Teasing a special girls’ trip episode with surprise guests.

Reminders to soak up the holiday season, rest when needed, and cherish connections.

Notable Shoutouts:
13th Sinister Souls Haunted House (and Shelby, the sunflower-scented scarer)

Greater Grounds Coffee (for cozy vibes and laptop-friendly space)

Kayla (contact lens hero and Halloween co-conspirator)

Katelynn (lifelong bestie and pumpkin carving partner)

Macee (Jen’s daughter, birthday girl, and content queen)

Tim (wheelchair wrangler, monorail bar crawl buddy, and photographer)

Hannah & Shane (friends, maternity photo stars, and brewery explorers)

Katy & Rob (the “just drop by” friends)

A Band in Kansas / Glass Age (local music legends)

One Mile Kitchen (for a mouthwatering company meal)

Rachel’s dad (pumpkin carving grand prize winner!)

Quick Takeaways:
Reunions—whether with family, friends, or favorite traditions—are worth celebrating.

Sometimes the best moments happen in line, over a shared meal, or during a spontaneous adventure.

Don’t be afraid to revisit childhood hobbies, wear that old trend, or slide down a slip-and-slide—joy is ageless.

Support your local artists, bands, and businesses—they make every season brighter.

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