Halloween doesn’t have to turn into a giant shopping trip. This year, our best decorations came from chicken wire, brown paper lunch bags, red paint, cheap mini pumpkins, and a little bit of “let’s see if this works.”

I wanted a finish that felt clean, classic, and durable. Since dressers get touched often, especially around the knobs and drawer fronts, regular wall paint was not the best choice. Cabinet paint made more sense because it is meant for surfaces that need to hold up to daily use.

Protein matters because it supports muscle repair, helps with fullness, and gives meals more structure. If fat loss or muscle gain is the goal, protein also makes it easier to build meals that feel satisfying instead of snacky and random.