Friday, June 30, 2017

Five on Friday - Favorites

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Happy Friday, friends!  It’s been a long week and I’m looking forward to the weekend even more than usual.  All week I kept thinking it was a day ahead, so it has felt even longer than usual.  We are looking at yet another rainy weekend, but that surely won’t stop us from enjoying it!

And now for some favorites on this Friday…

O N E – A New Door Mat

About a year ago, I got rid of our original door mats and I bought these door mats for all of our entryways, thinking that they would control the amount of dirt and grass that gets tracked into the house.  Unfortunately that’s not the case and the kitchen floor by our back door stays absolutely filthy, so I’m hoping that adding this mat outside will help.  I had an Amazon gift card leftover from my birthday, so I figured, why not?  It doesn’t hurt that it’s soooo cute either.  And it comes in tons of other fun colors and sayings, too!



T W O – Two Link Up Features

This week, I was excited to be contacted by two different bloggers letting me know that my posts had been chosen from their link-ups to be featured.  Exciting, right?  You can see the features here on The Dedicated House for Make it Pretty Monday and here and here on From Play Dates to Parties and Jenerally Informed for The Happy Now Blog Link Up. 

T H R E E – Lara Bars

Um, why haven’t I ever tried these before now?!  I have, of course, seen them in stores, on blogs, and all over social media, but I have never actually sought them out to try them.  Last week, B and I stopped by Trader Joe’s when we were in Atlanta and we just so happened to walk by a whole display of them, so I thought, why not?  I grabbed one of each of the flavors that they had – Apple Pie and Cherry Pie – and you guys, these things are so amazing!  For those of you who have been in the dark like me, these are all natural, and they are made from whole, real ingredients.  And they have the consistency of a fig newton so they are way more satisfying than say, a granola bar.  They’re also gluten free, soy free, dairy free, vegan, Kosher, and non-GMO so basically they’re awesome. 

After enjoying those two flavors so much, I grabbed a few more flavors at Publix earlier this week – Blueberry Muffin, Cashew Cookie, Coconut Cream Pie, Lemon, and Cookie Dough.  The Lemon and Cookie Dough bars were excellent so I’m sure I’ll enjoy the others, too.  Apparently there’s a Banana Bread bar somewhere, too… I’m going to need to try one of those immediately!  They seem to run around a little over $1 apiece, but you can get them on Amazon for way cheaper if you buy them in bulk!  I just added these to my cart and they come out to $0.73/bar because Amazon also has a 20% off coupon for them right now!  Load up!




F O U R – A New Graphic Tee for Christmas

That’s right, you just read that correctly.  I have already bought something festive for Christmas.  I realize it’s only June and almost a half a year away, but when my girl Beth, shared the link to this adorable graphic tee that’s on sale for only $6.59 with free shipping I had to jump all over it.  It arrived Wednesday and it is SO cute.   I might have also ordered a couple of other graphic tees, too.  They were all so cheap!




F I V E – Amazon Prime Day

Amazon announced that they will be doing another Prime Day on 7/11 this year!!  I haven’t been super impressed with many of their deals in the past, but you better believe that there are a few items in my wish list that I will be watching like a hawk to see if they go on sale:

The book Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun, and Be Your Own PersonShelly recommended this book this week and I think we could all use a little bit of positivity in our lives!

Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast – I have wanted to try this for so long, but it’s just so expensive and I don’t even know if it’s going to work

Bona Hardwood Floor Spray Mop – I’ve been dying for one of these ever since we moved in our house almost eight years ago.  I need to just go ahead and buy one.

Stand Up Desk – I use something similar to this one at work because sitting KILLS my back, and I would love to have one at home as well. 

Well, that’s all for today!  If you’re looking for me this weekend, you can probably find me in the back yard with a hammer, some nails, and a bunch of two by fours building an ark.  ;o)

*Linking up with A Liz Adventures and Carolina Charm for Five on Friday, A Little Bit of Everything for Friday Favorites,  September Farm and The Farmer's Wife for Oh Hey, Friday, Meet @ the Barre for Friday Favorites, and Cup of Tea for High Five for Friday.


28 comments:

  1. Congrats on the link up features!!! That's great! And I love that you already picked up a Christmas top. Honestly, it will be here before we know it!

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  2. I can't wait for Prime Day. I need that mop. As well!!
    Now I'm going to check out the graphic tees!

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  3. Yay for the link ups. Wahoo!! I am totally going to go look for a few holiday shirts now. Ha ha!!

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  4. I have the full dry volume blast and love it! It works great! Lara bars are so yummy, peanut butter cookie is my favorite. That christmas tee is darling and big congrats on your features this week!! have a great weekend!!

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  5. I love that doormat, how CUTE! You take the best pictures. :) It's not too early for me to think about Christmas. I'm like Buddy the Elf over here seeing your pretty top!

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  6. So fun to go to a blog and see your stuff featured. You have amazing content so very well deserved!!! LOVE the Christmas tee, so you!! and that doormat too!! Have a sweet weekend beautiful mama!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Andrea!! You have a great weekend, too!

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  7. YAY! So glad it arrived and that you love it. There is a girl mom one on there that I may go order today. Love the new door mat, it is perfect. We have some (A LOT) of rain in the forecast this weekend too. BOO!!!!

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  8. How exciting to be featured!! And I wanted to jump on that shirt too that Beth got but I wasn't sure about those random glasses on it LOL but it's so cute otherwise so I guess I shouldn't really pay attention to them. I always buy Lara bars or even other food on Amazon because it's usually cheaper!! We have that Bona cleaner but I actually just swapped to a Swiffer and use disposable wet cloths because that bona has a reusable pad and I just felt like it wasn't really cleaning everything good enough, but I guess I could use disposable pads with that one too! Happy Weekend!!!

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  9. Great job on getting featured! We need a new doormat too. Cute one that you chose!

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  10. Congrats on the features! I LOVE that shirt. I have wanted to try Lara bars but new knew what to expect. I will have to pick some up because that lemon one is calling my name! Have a great weekend!

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  11. Christmas in June - I love it!! :) And I most definitely need a new doormat - ours is no longer photograph (or Instagram) worthy, ha!

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  12. Love that Christmas shirt- so cute! I usually pick up new workout sneakers during the Amazon event. I need to try some more Lara Bar flavors- they are definitely more filling than other bars (and better for you!) Hope you guys have a fun weekend- are tacos and margaritas on tap!?

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  13. Happy Friday!! I love that new doormat you got! I've never had a Larabar either (insert monkey emoji covering eyes), I think I need to change that. Your Christmas in July outfit is so cute. I have those leggins and still wear them now lol. Have a great weekend! Beautifully Candid

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  14. That is the cutest entry mat. I need to get a new one. Mine is looking old. I love Larabars. My favorite is lemon. So good. I need to start getting Christmas stuff now and save. Have a great weekend!

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  15. Prime day is the best. I can't wait for it! Have a great weekend!

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  16. Love prime day!! If you like Lara Bars you have to try RX bars!! They are amazing!!

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  17. Your new doormat is cute! I've tried a lot of different Larabar flavors and I think Blueberry Muffin is my favorite. Happy Friday!

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    1. Thank you! I will definitely be trying that one! I love blueberries so I'm sure I'll love it.

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  18. Loving the doormat, so cute! I love that they are coming out with tons of cute options for doormats, instead of the traditional boring ones.
    I haven't checked out the Prime deals yet...definitely on my to-do for this weekend!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  19. We need a new doormat pretty badly!! I love target for getting them :) I really want a standup desk at work, but at home would be great too!! Hope you have a great weekend girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  20. Love that doormat, how cute! Fun news about the link ups! Off to check them out!

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  21. I LOVE Larabars!!! When I had to cut out dairy, they were my number one go to snack and I still love them! Going to check out that Christmas tee - so cute!! Have a great weekend!!

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    1. Thanks, girl! I am loving them, too! I hope you find a tee you love!

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  22. I see the Larabars everywhere but have yet to try them. You have now convinced me I should though. It's so stinkin' hard to find a good doormat that doesn't actually add to the amount of junk carried into the house. I hope that works well for you. That baseball tee really is cute and a bargain for sure. I hear ya' on Amazon Prime day...I'm always super underwhelmed. Oh well!! Happy 4th weekend!!!

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