TGIF! How was your week? We had a good week...quiet, but good. I managed to walk every day and worked on cleaning up the yard and flower beds for spring. I was looking back at some pictures from previous years, and our flowers that usually bloom in Jan/Feb really took a beating from the freeze we had. No camellia blooms this year, and very few azaleas so far. We will put out mulch soon and then plant some seasonal color in a few weeks. Anyway, here are some favorites from the week.
ONE
We had French Dip sandwiches one night this week...they were delicious! I had used this recipe from Whitney before, but I love it even more now that I can scale it down for just a few servings. I basically cut it in half and it worked out perfectly for us. It's a really easy recipe for a fun family meal, so check out the link to her blog above.
TWO
Here are some warehouse club finds for you. I found the Babelash eyelash serum at Costco this week. It's not online, but I think it was around $40. I just looked on Amazon ($49 for one), so this is a great deal.
I bought this Brazilian Body Butter Cream from Sam's Club. It is divine, especially if you like a tropical scent. I think it is a dupe for the Brazilian Cream that was popular with influencers a few months ago.
This holiday set of Essie polish was on clearance on the Sam's website for $4.81! The colors are great, and I couldn't believe the price. It has sold out now.
THREE
I met a friend for coffee and cupcakes on Thursday to celebrate her birthday. I really enjoyed the strawberry cupcake with cream cheese icing.
FOUR
I whizzed through this book this week. I'm sure another blogger recommended it, but I can't remember who! The book really made me think about parenting as our kids become adults. It is definitely a new kind of relationship and something I am working on. Here are the chapter titles to give you an idea of the content.
1. You're fired - Your role as the parent must change.
2. Keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out - Unsolicited advice is usually taken as criticism.
3. Why is it taking my kid so long to grow up? - You can't ignore your child's culture.
5. A failure to launch - Your job is to move them from dependence to independence.
6. When your grown child violates your values - You can't want it more than they want it.
7. The high cost of money - Financial independence and responsibility is the goal.
8. In-laws, step-families and the blend - Wear beige and keep your mouth shut.
9. It's party time with the grandkids - Being a grandparent may be your greatest legacy.
FIVE
I had lots of comments about the butter keeper on my Prime Purchases post. Some of you knew you could keep butter at room temperature and even told me that you just keep it in any closed container on the counter. I had no idea! I found another butter dish from Walmart that would be cute on the counter or in the fridge.
SIX
You know that I get all of my audio books from the library via the Libby app. But I know that doesn't work for everyone. When I saw this deal on Audible (audio books from Amazon), I had to pass it along. Right now through February 20th, they are offering a 3 month free trial for those who have never tried it. If the link above doesn't work for you, you can just google Audible and the offer should come up. I'm not eligible for the offer because I think one time we used a 30 day trial for one of the kids to listen to a book for school!
SEVEN
This photo came up on my Timehop from Michael's trip to South Korea in February 2020. When I see pictures from this time frame, I just think how much we didn't know our lives would change in just a few weeks. I'm so thankful life seems mostly normal now, although the whole experience changed my perspective on so many things.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
That sandwich look delicious and I know my daughter and husband would love it. What a great deal on the nail polish. Have a happy Friday and weekend Tanya.
ReplyDeleteI love Audible! I have the subscription and earn 1 free credit each month. I've got Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson on pre-order. Can't wait to listen to it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for that one either!
DeleteThat book sounds really interesting. Thinking about early 2020 makes me sad since we had no idea what was coming!
ReplyDeleteI just checked out that recipe and it sounds so nice and easy too! I think all but one of my guys would eat it too. The cupcake looks yummy too. I just downloaded the Libby app last week and I am loving it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the french dip shout out! We just had them this week - a family favorite for sure! You found some amazing makeup deals. I'll have to look for that lash stuff at my sams. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that dupe Brazilian butter cream I have to try! I'm a huge fan of the original on Amazon. And we belong to Sam's Club, I'll have to scope ours out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've tried it now, and it's soooo good!
DeleteI have a few books I'm in process of reading now, but just don't take the time to do it regularly unfortunately, but that book on adult children looks really good! Looks like you got some great finds from Sam's.
ReplyDeleteI love that Essie set. I usually do OPI but Essie is another favorite brand. The cupcake looks delish! I always do a double take when I see early Jan 2020 photos. For example, Travis had a surprise party for me in Jan 2020...and I can't believe how much changed just a couple of months later.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds much like the Emptynester book I read last fall. So many things to keep in my as our kids enter this new phase. Still can't believe we're at this point already.
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