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Friday Favorites – Three Day Weekend Style

I am extremely ready for this three day weekend. Extremely. Not to mention that tomorrow kicks off football season for Alabama! The game doesn’t start until 7pm. Don’t they know it is going to go past my bedtime? Hopefully I can hang in there! I have plans to get some stuff done around the house this weekend as well, so hopefully that happens.

Favorite Song: I hadn’t heard this song in forever and I think it came on One Tree Hill or something last week. Anyways, love and had to immediately add it to one of my Spotify lists. One of the best things about watching One Tree Hill now is a reminder of all the awesome music. Boston by Augustana.

Favorite Recipe: This Mexican Street Corn Soup looks so good!!! I know a lot of people consider the fall and winter to be soup season, but its soup season all year in my house. I just love soup, what can I say?

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Favorite Moment: Chris made an August mix and posted it to Soundcloud. He didn’t even really promote it or share it on Twitter or anything and it has had over 1 million plays in a week!!! That is insanity!!! Here it is if you want to check it out. He has had two internet radio stations reaching out to him to play it already.

Favorite Purchase: I tried to go the drugstore route with my foundation the last two times I purchased some. I wanted to save money and thought I would give them a try. You guys? I just cant. I loved the Loreal Lumi Cushion one that I got but at $15.99 it only lasted a month. Ummmm I can get about a half a year out of some of the higher end brands so while they cost more upfront, when you break it down to monthly they look a whole lot better! I also tried Maybelline Dream Liquid Foundation and it would be ok if I didn’t have combination skin. Or it wasn’t hot as balls down here. Or I didn’t want a whole lot of coverage. So I am back to an old friend. Estee Lauder Double Wear. You cannot beat the coverage of this one! Plus, Macy’s is doing a free gift with purchase right now and it is an awesome free gift!!!

This was the free gift. I chose the eye shadow, liner and mascara (over the lipstick, gloss and blush) and the elephant zipper charm. How gorgeous is that bag?

Favorite Lust: I have been wanting to try the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks. Anyone else out there have them/love them? Let me know.

I have been on the hunt for a tiered tray for our bathroom counter for all our lotions and potions that drive me nuts. I keep looking at TJ Maxx and HomeGoods and of course since I am in the market I never see any. Eventually I will find one! Something like this or this would be great!

Favorite Links:

–Kate Spade is launching a line of fitness trackers. We are all in trouble!!!

–Sadly, I have to agree with this article on Macy’s. When I am walking around their stores, I don’t feel like I am in an “upper class” department store. In fact, some Kohl’s look better! I hope they can turn things around because I love the INC brand and the Macy’s Day Parade and everything.

Favorite Funnies:

When someone orders the last of something you really wanted…

How I feel about life lately…

Sometimes people do things out in public that I just cant even comprehend because it is so rude or ridiculous. I just want to be like…

What I say to Netflix and Hulu when I walk in the door….

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!! Linking up with Amanda.

September 2, 2016 by Nadine

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What I Am Loving Lately

I have picked up a few new things over the last couple of weeks and thought I would share them all with you in one spot! This is a little mix of everything, skincare, beauty, candy, etc. Basically everything I am loving lately!

Boscia MakeUp-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil: I used to love Boscia a few years ago and used it exclusively for awhile. Like every other face wash, it quit working in time and I switched it up. I watched a youtube haul recently where someone was obsessed with this stuff and I thought I would give it a try. You guys!!! I love it!!! It takes off allllll my make up, including my hard to remove liner and mascara. I like that you rub it on your face while it is dry then wash it away. It leaves my face feeling so soft and not all tight and dry like most make up removers. I have zero redness after using it and it has a very faint smell that is pleasant, nothing over powering or irritating. I am 100% buying the full size bottle when this runs out. I grabbed this size for $10 at Sephora.

The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Lavender: I have been on a quest to find a healthier deodorant for some time. I have tried Paper Wai and a few others and they all quit working after awhile and a few of them I hated the application of. Paper Wai I am looking at you making me apply with my fingers. Biana (and someone else who has skipped my mind at the moment) have raved about this one so I thought I would give it a try. Biana has never steered me wrong. I LOVE this stuff!!! I have been using it for awhile and the scent is awesome, the application is a roller ball just like a normal deodorant, and it has lasted all day in this miserable Alabama August heat. It is a little more expensive than a regular deodorant but so, so worth it. Plus who doesn’t love an excuse to go to Sephora, am I right? Though I am sure you can order online from other places too.

Ulta Finds:I won an Ulta gift card from Lindsay and couldn’t wait to use it! It just so happens that the sales gods were shining down on me the day I looked because they were having a flash sale!!! I scored this amazing Michael Kors Sexy Amber roller ball and lip gloss duo for $14.99! That is half off! It smells awesome and the lip gloss color is so gorgeous!!! I also got a good deal on these Real Techniques beautyblenders for $7.99 for two and I replaced one of my favorite Bare Minerals shadows, Bare Skin.

This is the second time I have purchased the Real Techniques beautyblenders and I love them. They are just as good as the real thing, because I have used it before too. I just cant bring myself to ever pay $20 again for one because lets me honest, even after cleaning them you want a new one after a few months. Mine had started falling apart a little and looking dingy. At the price of the RT, I don’t mind tossing them and grabbing new every few months and feel no guilt now!

I got a few free samples but I wont be able to try out the CC cream or eye cream until after baby comes because of some harmful ingredients. The Nectarine Rose lotion sample is alright but a little too strong smelling for my liking.

Hint Fizz: Sometimes I really just need something other than water. There aren’t many healthy options while pregnant. I want to avoid anything bad, including artificial sweeteners. I have hated La Croix since becoming pregnant. Makes me sad because I loved that stuff before! I found these bottles at Target. They are sold individually, I am hoping I can find a pack to make them more cost effective because they are delicious!!!

Candy: I had to stop at Walgreens the other day and happened upon these. Combine my two favorite flavor bags of skittles in one? Yes, please!!!

Found anything new that you love? Have you tried any of these?

Linking up with Amanda. Hope you all have a great weekend!!! We have our prepared childbirth class and hospital tour tomorrow!!!

August 26, 2016 by Nadine

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Friday Favorites

Yay, Friday!!! Does anyone else feel like this week just wouldn’t quit? I for one am so ready for this weekend!!! I don’t even really have anything planned, I just am excited to not be at work I guess!

Favorite Song: DNCE -Cake by the Ocean. It’s the weirdest name for a song but it just gets stuck in my head when I hear it and I am bobbing my head before I know it and trying to dance in my car. I cant help it.

Favorite Moment: Yesterday, Laura and I finally got to try the new hot dog place in town!!! Hot Diggity Dog is totally legit and I can’t wait to go back and try some more! This time I got The Birmingham. Next time I have my eye on the one with pimento cheese. mmmmm

Favorite Recipe: How delicious does this paleo nutella fudge look? Three ingredients sounds easy enough to me!

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Favorite Bargain Purchases: I ordered the Ozark Trail tumbler from Walmart a few weeks ago. It only took about a week to come in and I haven’t put it down since. It literally goes everywhere with me. Why spend $40 on a Yeti when this is $10 and does the same thing.

Speaking of things I got at Walmart, I had to stop on my way home last week for dishwasher detergent and anytime I make the effort to go in there, I stop by the accessories. Check out this amazing $5 tassel necklace I scooped up!!! The color is perfect on Saturdays for Alabama football! (It’s not the best picture quality here but its gorgeous, trust me!)

Favorite Quote:

Favorite Links:

–Curious about baby registry items? I shared the top items I registered for and a little reasoning as to why because I researched the shit out of everything. Are you surprised? Of course not.

–An Australian weighs in on odd American foods you can pick up at your local grocery. I have to say, most of these I wont eat either. Part of me wonders if Kristen is shaking her head.

—Beautyblender is going to do a collaboration with Too Faced and Benefits? That sounds exciting! Truth be told, I am loving my Real Techniques $6 version of the Beautyblender though for those that are curious.

Favorite Funnies:

100%.:

When someone asks if I am still running….

When you are trying to make lunch plans and someone is all I am trying to be healthy…

Linking up with Amanda. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

August 12, 2016 by Nadine

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Friday Favorites

It appears to be time for Friday Favorites already!!! My favorite thing is the fact that it is Friday. Ha! This weekend we have a tasting at a new restaurant in town. It is a different concept than anything else in the area and that makes me all kinds of excited. It is a Puerto Rican/Caribbean style restaurant that has tostones as a staple on their menu. You know I will be sharing photos!!! Other than that, I am not sure what else we have going on other than the usual cleaning and grocery shopping.

Anyone sign in to Bloglovin this morning and it look totally different? I changed mine back to list view I wasn’t expecting that!

Favorite Song: Trap Queen – I keep hearing this everywhere lately and it is so random.

Favorite Mac Siting:

Favorite Recipe: This Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry and Quinoa Salad looks so great for this summer weather!

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Favorite Purchase: I am preparing for life with child and ordered a mommy juice glass.

Favorite Lust: So I told myself early on that I wasn’t going to need some fancy diaper bag but I changed my tune after seeing this pretty!!! I decided that regular diaper bags are anywhere from $40 to $100 depending on style. For about $60 more, you can have a beautiful designer leather bag that you can turn in to a weekend/overnight/travel/laptop bag after it’s life as a diaper bag. Sounds like the smarter investment to me! Hmmm brown or black, I can’t decide?

Favorite Links:

–What would your IQ be if it was solely based on your food choices? Take the quiz and let me know. I got a 118.

Your IQ is 118!Congratulations! According to your food opinions, your IQ is above average, so congrats! That means you’re pretty smart, and you should be proud. At least, you’re smart according to your food opinions. Well done!

–Compare a road trip in the 90’s to today. So true!

Favorite Funnies:

When I show up to some fancy southern bridal tea or baby tea and there are only drinks and nuts…

When I finally allow myself a coffee every now and then….

How I feel right. now.

When Chris is being all good on his low carb diet and I order a burger and fries….

I hope you all have fabulous weekend!!! Linking up with Amanda.

August 5, 2016 by Nadine

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Friday Favorites

Hello, Friday!!! It is about damn time! What are you guys up to this weekend? My sister texted me last night and the bed in our nursery will be gone tomorrow! That means my new weekend goals is cleaning out every last non-baby related item in that room!! Huge step! Other than that I am not sure what else we will get in to this weekend. Well other than the usual cleaning and running errands.

Today I am officially 22 weeks! But here is my 21 week picture. I am getting my bumpdate up on Mommy Babbles at some point today. I have such a short torso that baby girl only has out to go haha! Maternity jeggings are the best thing ever. I don’t think I can ever go back to regular jeans again.

Favorite Song: Heading Home by Gryffin – Nice and chill for this gloomy Friday!

Favorite Recipe: These Zucchini Lasagna Rolls look mighty tempting!

Favorite Lusts: I saw someone in my building wearing these shoes and I had to stop her and ask her where they came from. She said they are the most comfortable sandals ever. I looked at her and said she’s joking right??? She said no seriously they are so amazing. This picture doesn’t even do them justice. They are gorgeous in person!!! So tempted.

Favorite Links:

–If you are planning to register for a baby anytime in the near future, you can read my thoughts and experiences on the three places I registered at.

–I love nothing more than reading about women supporting other women. This GE executive is what we should all strive for. Why are so many of us cutting others down?? We have enough to face already. I am always happy for other women I see succeeding.

Favorite Mac Picture: The classic “I’m not looking at you until you pet me”