5 on Friday: 01/24/20

{one}

I won a $200 cash giveaway on Instagram!!!!!!

I love entering them and have actually a few other things including a $50 Tervis gift card.

I'll keep entering- maybe I'll get lucky again!

{two}

Doing another #moneysavingchallenge this year but starting off easy 

with a $1,000 goal. So far, I've saved $112.00! 

{three}

I spent the night in the hospital with Mom after she was taken out on the medivac last Thursday. She had a kidney stone/infection. Actually, 2 patients went in the same helicopter - Cindy Wheatley had to go too, and I rode up by boat with Jenny and Alyssa on Dan's boat (It was a rough ride but thankful  to them for taking me!!!) She passed it early the next morning and was discharged, she's doing much better!!   PRAISE THE LORD!!!

{four}

Planning our little Valentine's Day getaway!! 

We are headed to Virginia Beach this year and I'm all about the planning!!!!

{five}

New luggage!!! 

While traveling on the train and all over New York, I realized our luggage situation was NOT up to par! We were all about over-packing those coffin-sized suitcases that don't roll good and are just wayyyy too hard to handle. So, a new suitcase was on my wishlist for Christmas and this is the one I bought with Mom and Dad's money.  

Can't wait to pack it up!!

XOXO

my friday faves

Here are a few things that I'm loving this week.....

-KIDS-

Monogrammed Trick or Treat bags from Etsy!

Last year, I got this cute polka dotted pumpkin bag for Kamry.....

and I got the sweetest Frankenstein bag for Rowen!!

I love IG stories!!

If you aren't watching....you need to get on over there...now!!

In each {My Friday Faves} post , I'll share a link to one of my favorite Instagrammers!

This week.....

Laurie----->theglamfarmhouse and here is a {LINK}to her blog!

I love her farmhouse style, her trips to Target, and I especially love her morning coffee chats! Go check her out!

my friday faves!

I'm starting a new series {My Friday Faves} posting and linking all of the awesome things that I've seen/liked during the week on Instagram stories and bought or put on my wish list.

My first favorite thing....IG stories!!

OBSESSED!!

I love posting my own stories and I really love following other IG ladies! 

If you aren't watching....you need to get on over there...now!!

Each week, I'll share a link to one of my favorite Instagrammers!

This week.....
Kellie ---> withlovekellie on IG and here's a link to her blog!



I love her style, decor, and hearing about life with 2 littles under 2. Go check her out!

-BOOKS-

I'm always looking for a good devotional and actually got this  link from Kellie.

I didn't realize it was the same author as from the book Present Over Perfect which I've been planning to read. So, on my to-order list are both of these books.

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-STYLE-

I've been looking for a new striped shirt, and this one from Nordstrom looks perfect (and it's on sale for $19.00!!) Comes in several colors/stripes, but I like this one best.

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-DECOR-

Check out this awesome deal on jute rugs from World Market!

6 x 9 Natural Basket Weave Jute Rug

Original $169.99 on sale for $135.99 minus 30% off @$40.80 = $95.19
(+ $12.95 shipping if you are like me and don't have a WM store nearby!)

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-PROJECTS-

I noticed several of my favorite IG'ers got courtesy boxes from Magnolia Market---whattt???
Maybe my following will be big enough some day that I'll start getting #happymail from Joanna & Chip!!

Their boxes included their CHALK PAINT ,wax, and brushes (among other cute stuff!)
this color is called, what else, SHIPLAP :O)


Paint tips from Joanna {HERE}
I have yet to paint anything with chalk paint but may do a little more research!
side note: you get 15% off your first online order!


-TRAVEL/GETAWAY-

I would LOVE to see Kari Jobe - The Garden Tour in Virginia Beach on Thursday Oct 19th!!!
Unfortunately, I just found out about it and didn't make plans. I know it will be a fantastic concert! Hopefully, I'll get to one of her concerts in the future.



this one is still one of my faves!

-FOOD-

Mom introduced me to OUI yogurt and now I see it all over IG. If you are a yogurt eater...you will love, love this!




-JUST FOR KIDS-

BabyBjorn 2 -pk Soft Bibs {LINK}



I see lots of my mommy IGers using these....maybe I should get a pack to try for the K & R. :O)

Check back weekly for more FRIDAY FAVES!!

{5 on friday}

(1) 

You didn't know I was a farmer too did you??? LOLOL

Far from it! Poor things don't get a lot of TLC when Peter is away. 

I throw a little corn and gather up the eggs 

(which I don't eat...but that's a story for another day...LOL).

I do like the farmhouse-y feel of having chickens though, 

since I'm loving the farmhouse-style these days! :O)

(2)

Speaking of farmhouse-style....Walmart now has a complete line of it!

Galvanized containers and trays and other cute farmhouse decor!

I almost picked up this baby during my last shopping trip....

Only 10 bucks! I just didn't know where to hang it, so I put it back....

I may have to go back!

I did pick up these cute succulents! 

They are the only kind I won't kill!! They look super real and only $3!

I'm not the biggest Walmart fan, but I'm loving all the farmhouse decor!

(3)

Spring cleaning continues.....

Dressers are neat and organized thanks to the #konmarimethod!

Instead of putting shirts in the dresser in piles, stand them on their ends so that you can see them all at a glance when you open the drawer. Peter loves this (and me too because he doesn't wear the same shirts over and over! :O)

(4)

I love a good salad and like to try different dressings. 

I knew I couldn't go wrong with anything that said Panera on it!!

DELISH!!

spring mix + spinach + turkey + blueberries + parmesan + croutons

(5)

It's back!!!!

The Amazing race started season 29 on Thursday night.

After week 1 - my favorite team is London & Logan #teamLoLo

followed closely by Seth & Olive #teamAmerica

5 on friday: me...me...me

(1)

Gingham shirt

The newest edition to my fall wardrobe!!

(and on sale for $12) :O) :O)

a few outfit inspirations....

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with a monogram necklace (on my wish list)

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with a bright vest

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with a sweater

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with some olive green

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I helped Mom pick out a few outfits and we found the cutest olive green military vest and a black/cream striped shirt for her (strike-out for me though!!!) It's on my wish list!!

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(2)

Winter Coat

After wearing the same Land's End coat for several years (they NEVER wear out!!), I finally bought a new winter coat!! I found this olive green AE coat in my size at Marshalls for $39.99!! Score!!

(3) 

Perks to being unorganized

While fall cleaning cabinets and drawers in the kitchen, I found this jar with a $50 bill in it!! It has been there for months! Yaaa!!! for being unorganized!!! :O)

(4)

Hydrate

This lemon-mint water looks so refreshing! Maybe if I give this a try I'll drink more water!!!! 

source: a bowl full of lemons (instagram)

(5)

Dream house

ok...so I found my DREAM house!!!

source: kristywicks (instagram)

5 on friday: this & that

(one) 

I love this idea for a water challenge. I don't "love" water, but try to drink it (especially in this heat!). I plan to give this a try! :O) 

(two) 

this perfectly describes me!! 

But I can't help it, must.have.food.pics!!

(three) 

my most recent smoothie: PEACHES & CREAM

*yummy*

RECIPE:

1/2 frozen banana, 1 cup peaches (I used fresh), 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup vanilla or peach yogurt, and ice. Blend; top with whipped cream and coconut.

(four)

We spent LOTS of time in the boat while Peter was home. We went to Smith Island for lunch (that crab cake -YUM!!), went for a few boat rides, took the boat to Crisfield twice, and even went fishing! :O)

(five) 

IT'S TOO HOT!!!!! 

Oh my! July has been a steamy month! 

Let's hope August is a little better! :O)

I just spotted the record low temp of 16 degrees!!!! YIKES!

5 on friday: summer

{1} 

I made Strawberry-Banana Skinny Slushies - YUM!

Recipe: Mix in Nutribullet or blender: 1 cup ice, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 

1 -1/2 frozen bananas, and 1 can Diet 7-UP. Makes (2) 16 oz. servings.

 {2}

I have PUMPKINS!!! :O) 

Can't wait to see if I actually harvest any this year!

{3} 

My Summer Reading: 

The Beach Club by Elin Hilderbrand

{4} 

Beautiful Blooms....

<3 <3 Day Lily!!

Peter doesn't love these as they grow (in abundance) right next to our back step.

He did, however, love these Brown-Eyed Susans I planted this year. Me too!!! :O)

Finally, some color on the patio!!!

{5}

Last sunset of JUNE.....

I grabbed my camera and headed out to get a picture of the gorgeous sun setting last night....

but just missed it! Here's what I got....

what a beautiful night to end the month of June! :O)

Welcome JULY!!!