Happy Friday from Virginia! I landed in Roanoke on Wednesday night and am headed to Charlotte for the weekend so I can attend a friend's baby shower. We've only been living in California for a little over a month, but it already feels weird to visit the East Coast. I'm really looking forward to spending  a few days in Charlotte, though--I think it's going to still feel like home for a long time.

I have some links for you this weekend! Spoiler alert: there are probably too many videos.

• Wheel of Freestyle with Lin-Manuel Miranda. I have no talent.
• Stephen Colbert signs off on the election. Love him.
• Looking back at Ender's first birthday party. I can't believe he's going to be two this month!
• I'm super into this watch, and it's on sale. An early Christmas gift to myself, perhaps?
• Regina Spektor on Motherhood, Grief, and Growing Up. I find her so fascinating and inspiring.
• I used some of this dry shampoo for the first time the other day and LOVED it.
• Grain-free gnocchi! Can't wait to make this.
• If you're in the mood for a good cry, here's a program that reunites children with their fathers in prison for a day.
• I've been in love with this bag for too long.
• Group taking a selfie in 1920.
• Sponsored link: I love this What to Eat On the Paleo Diet infographic! Sometimes it's easier to think about things with a visual aid.

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I hope you all have a great weekend! If you're in Charlotte and have a blog, I'm teaching a SkillPop class on Monday night and there are still a few spots open!

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Did anyone else wake up today in need of some carbs? Yesterday afternoon, fueled by election-related anxiety, I put together one of the most delicious and comforting meals I've ever had at home. I spiralized a white potato into spaghetti-like noodles, which were slow-cooked in a skillet and then topped with beautiful sautéed cremini mushrooms in lots of butter and garlic.

Normally, when I'm really in the mood for pasta I'll just buy a pound of gluten-free penne or something, but lately I've been flirting with the idea of making noodles out of a potato. Zucchini noodles are great and everything but let's face it--sometimes you just need real carbs. You can decide for yourself whether or not white potatoes are Paleo, but in 2014 the Whole30 team did include them in their program. And hey, if it's good enough for Whole30, it's good enough for me.

I thought I'd have to add some coconut cream or even egg yolk to the noodles to create a sauce, but when you cook them in a pan the starches create this really beautiful, creamy sauce--all you need to add is a little water (although I think some broth would be great for adding even more flavor). We added some shaved parmesan before serving, but you don't even need it--it's that good on its own.

This is grain-free comfort food at its finest. I hope you love it as much as Rob and I did.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

• 1 large potato
• 8-10 ounces of mushrooms, sliced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4-5 leaves of fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons of grass-fed butter
• 1 1/2-2 cups of water or broth 
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions: 

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir. Add the garlic. Stir occasionally as you spread the mushrooms out so they're all making even contact with the pan. Allow to cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Chop up 3 of the sage leaves and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir.
2. Remove the mushrooms and set aside. Spiralize the potato and add it to the pan. Add another tablespoon of butter. Cook for 5-7 minutes and add water or broth to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
3. To serve, transfer potato noodles into bowls and add the mushrooms on top. Finish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and a garnish of sage, if desired.

I've been on the hunt for some new sunglasses for months now, so when FlashFrames approached me to try out their website, I jumped at the opportunity. It can be so hard to find sunglasses that fit your style and budget that I've given up more times than I'd care to admit. Often I will find a pair that I love, but just can't justify the price tag. That's where FlashFrames comes in.

In a world dominated by Pinterest (and images in general), FlashFrames works so well because all you have to do is upload a photo of glasses you like and they'll take it and search for similar frames at a variety of price points--sometimes they'll even find the exact ones you uploaded! It's super simple and quick to use--they even have a drag and drop function. 

I love the pair they sent me--the light grey/purple is just enough color to push this neutral-loving girl out of her comfort zone a bit, so I decided to go with a super dark purple lip as well. I love fall because it's the perfect time for dark makeup and nails (plus you can wear black every day)!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.