Friday Favorites

Time for Friday Favorites with Erika, Narci, and Andrea!

#1 Short weeks!  I could totally get down with every week being a four day work week.  I will go even further and say I would be willing to work four 10 hour work days!  I don’t think the school system is going to implement my plan anytime soon though.

 

Via My Things That Make You Smile Pinterest Board

 

#2 Rae Dunn!  So in my Instagram (Follow ME) world, I follow a ton of folks who are Rae Dunn obsessed.  I don’t think Rae Dunn is a  big thing to collect in my part of Mississippi.  You are supposed to be able to find her clay pottery creations at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.  I have only really tried to look in these stores once and found ZERO Rae Dunn.  So my collection has started off with buying online.  And I am pretty sure I am getting ripped off on what I pay!  If I could find them in store, I think I would find that are probably half of what I’m paying online.  So many people buy all her stuff from these stores and resale at a big markup.  Bummer!  Right now I am just starting out with her mugs.  I love them!  They aren’t exactly perfectly made, and they are big!  And how cute are the sayings!?  I have three (FAITH, HEY GIRL, KISSES) more on the way to me now!  I eventually want to add in some more of stuff-Like the pitcher, canisters, butter dish, etc.  Do y’all have Rae Dunn in your stores?  Any collectors?

I am still decorating and adding touches to our home.  This is the beginnings of my coffee bar area and the beginning of my collection!  I also have a MRS. mug not pictured.  Can’t wait to have my mug rack full!

#3 Skinnytaste Korean Beef Rice Bowls!  This was amazing to eat and so easy to make!  Y’all have to try it!  I believe it was her number one recipe of 2016!

Here’s how mine turned out!  Can’t wait to eat my leftovers for lunch today!

#4 Birthdays!  Next week is my birthday week!  Always my favorite week of the year!  I’m turning the big #33-Kinda seems like a not fun birthday number. 32 was pretty fun so I’m sure 33 will be an awesome year as well!

#5 Biloxi, MS!  Next week I am heading to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the Gulf Coast Social Work Conference.  It’s one of my favorite places to visit.  And it’s always a good time to visit the beach-especially in January!  I will actually be there on my birthday so I can’t wait to eat at my favorite place!  Mary Mahoney’s Old French House!  They serve my favorite crab cakes!  They are just so yummy!  I also plan on hitting up Shaggy’s !  It’s just a fun beachy restaurant.  I’m staying at a place new to me, so I will let you know how my trip goes!

 

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This weekend our plans are kinda low key.  My husband’s company didn’t have their work Christmas party in December due to a couple different issues.  So this Saturday night we are attending a late Christmas party at his owner’s home! If the food is anything like last year, it will be superb!  Sunday night is my family birthday party at my in-laws.  So two fun things to look forward to this weekend!  Have a great weekend!

God Bless-Sarah

P.S.  Today is Inauguration Day. No matter what side of the election you fall on, I hope you will pray for the incoming President, his cabinet, and America.  I prayed for President Obama while in office and will now pray for President Trump.  Whether you agree on the President or not, I hope we can all come together and want the best for American and its citizens.

Friday Favorites

It’s the start of a four day weekend for me!  We just had Spring Break a week ago, so to have another break this soon is so nice!  My Spring Break was so busy that I plan on having a little more down time this break.  April has no school breaks.  Ugh.  So gotta enjoy this last break before IEP season begins.  Not to mention wedding planning will get ramped up.  78 days y’all.  Wow.  Time flies when you are having fun!

I’m linking up with The Slaughters today for Friday Favorites

Young Living Essential Oils Starter Kit

I have only recently gotten into using essential oils.  As you can see I haven’t even opened up some of my bottles yet.  I’m slowly learning and incorporating them into everyday life.  I went to my first class to learn about chemical free cleaning.  I want to start my new home chemical free and make as much cleaning products (dishwasher detergent, washing detergent, toilet cleaner, everyday cleaner, etc) as I can.  I feel like I will be contributing to saving our household money and keeping us healthier.  I broke out this box this morning because I started having a sore throat yesterday.  White patches.  Yuck!  I do not have time for whatever that is going to turn into.  So I found a drink recipe on Pinterest.  It’s just hot water, 2 drops of Thieves, and 1 drop of lemon.  So I have been sipping on that this morning.  These oils are a new favorite!

I received my Ashley Brooks coffee mug as a birthday gift.  It’s also a favorite!  Thanks, Leslie! You can find my same one here  Ashley Brooke Designs

So I started reading this book (found Here) last week.  I hope to have time to read more it over the long weekend.  I started the online Weight Watchers program last month.  I have lost around 15 pounds so far.  Trying to feel good for the wedding and honeymoon.  Plus I was about to have to go up another size, and I wasn’t okay with that.  Mr. B and I recently joined a gym, and I am glad it is something we will be doing together.  When people say it’s exercise and eating right, they aren’t lying.  I think that is what I’m learning from this book.  And moderation.  NO more super size.  Portion control is key!  I will update after I finish it. Hopefully it will be a favorite!

 Is the Easter Bunny coming to see you?  I am hoping the Easter Bunny will be bringing me these sandals.

Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals

I will take them in either black or the saddle color.  🙂 I know they would end up being a favorite for Spring and Summer.

 

And if the Easter Bunny comes to visit Mr. B, he may be bringing a nice Spring shirt.  Mr. B is an avid Polo fan, but he also wears Southern Marsh button up shirts.  I am loving this shirt.

Southern Marsh Tillman Windowpane

And my most favorite thing about this Friday and weekend…

 

Don’t let the Easter Bunny, springtime gifts, and candy overshadow the true meaning of Easter.  Christ died for us.  And He is Risen.  We are forgiven and have the hope of eternal life in Heaven.  I don’t know anything greater than that.

God Bless!

Sarah