1. With all of the last minute meals and lack of food we’ve had this week, I made sure to have all of my meal planning done for upcoming week (and had it done by Thursday!). I’m ready to get some more fresh veggies back in the house and have some good dinners on the menu (which, they certainly look like it right now!).
2. I really want to try to give myself a manicure this weekend. It’s been on my to-do list once again (aka, it always winds up back on my to-do list once the previous one wears off). I’m thinking that since we’re (finally!) nearing the end of winter, it’s time to put away the darker colors and maybe go with more of a nude/sheer look like this one or this one. What nail colors have you guys been diggin’ lately?
3. Calling all pregnant ladies (or friends of pregnant ladies)! Have you guys heard about the amazing “Bump & Bundle” giveaway that Stitch Fix is doing? From now until March 29th, they’re running the giveaway that includes $5000 in stylish gifts for mom and baby (it’s an insane prize). To enter, just visit Stitch Fix’s Facebook page and nominate yourself (or an expecting friend!), and share the news about Stitch Fix maternity on your Facebook wall. Then, get your friends to vote for you! FIY: I’m not getting paid to post this – it’s just a really great giveaway that I wanted to share.
4. Speaking of…I got a new Stitch Fix in the mail yesterday! I’ll be sure to share it with you guys soon and see what turns out to be keepers or not.
5. If you guys want to see something incredibly awesome, you need to watch this clip from Britain’s Got Talent. My mother-in-law sent it to me recently and it was incredible to see what that group could do.
6. I would really, really love it if someone would make this Nutella Chocolate Cake for me and deliver it to my front door. Any takers??
7. I’m kinda, sorta, totally loving the look of this bag for spring. I know I really don’t neeeeed a new bag, but that color is just gorgeous. And while I was eyeballing that bag, I also found this adorable make-up bag that I really feel like I need in my life. Not to mention the fact that my current one is an absolute mess.
8. Here are a couple of great quotes that have come across my desk calendar at work recently…
I think this one is one of my favorites…
How true is that?
9. I keep forgetting to mention that I finished reading Emily Giffin’s last book, The One & Only, a couple of weeks ago. I tried starting it probably 6 months ago(?) and I just couldn’t get into it, but I decided to give it a go about a month ago and I was much more into it this time. I still wouldn’t say it was her best novel (and I’d say you need to have some appreciation for sports/football), but overall it was a really good book. Now I need a new one…I think I’ll have to pull from the list of recommendations you all gave me the last time I asked.
10. I’m really hoping I can convince Jay to go out for breakfast some day this weekend. I found a new place semi-nearby and it looks like they have some pretty amazing pancakes that I’ve decided I must have in my life. Because any day with pancakes = awesome.
Okay friends, I’m out for today. Hope you guys all have a fabulous weekend ahead! Doing anything awesome??
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Lisa @ Life as Lisa Knows It says
A book that I highly recommend is That Night by Chevy Stevens .. it is an awesome book!
Have a great weekend!! :-)
Brynn says
i just took off my smokey purple nail polish and am ready for some lighter, fresh colors. My standbys for a clean nail are Essie’s bubble bath and Fiji.
Annie says
I’m loving your meal plans so I’m hoping we’ll still see one on sunday :D After all, not meal planning and winging it is part of life and it’s healthy too :)
I’d say my weeks are semi-organised when it comes to dinners: usually mon-wed I have good dinners, thursday is the day where I often end up eating out for lunch so dinner can be something a bit lighter or just a succession of snacks and friday is up in the air ha!
Courtney says
Haha you’ll still see one! It’ll have a lot of takeout/meals out though ;)
Andrea @ Pencils and Pancakes says
Everyone’s saying that they didn’t like The One and Only! I couldn’t put it down. I read it on vacation and basically spent on the days in the sun reading for like 6 hours lol! It’s probably the sports aspect. I’m into college basketball so I was interested in that part of it. I found it especially ironic they were going through an NCAA investigation >cough coughcough<
Liv @ Healthy Liv says
That nutella cake looks insanely good! Maybe you could use the idea to make some killer cupcakes? ;)
Courtney says
Gahhhh…that is a GREAT idea!
Monica says
Ohhhh, that quilted hobo bag… I got butterflies just looking at it. That is a definite must.
Courtney says
I’m with you, Monica! :)
Shel@PeachyPalate says
I always get so excited about seeing what you guys end up from Stitch Fix! Such a cool service, wish we had it here!
tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says
I’m definitely going to have to enter that Stitch Fix giveaway. Wish me luck! Oh, and I’d love to go out to breakfast this weekend, but I think I’ll stick to biscuits, bacon and eggs at home on Sunday morning. Mmmmmm…. bacon.
Beks says
I just started selling Jamberry last month, and along with some massive selling I did last month, I got tons of free wraps from my launch party, and as gifts from the company. I have so many to try, but since Easter is two weeks away, I’m planning to wear this style called “Get Hoppy,” which is a combination of a blue basket weave pattern, a carrot, and a bunny. Truthfully, I got it for the carrots. I thought they were too cute not to get. :-)
But definitely now that it’s officially Spring today, I’m going more toward bright colors to match what the weather should be like. Hopefully we actually get the nice temps the weathermen have promised us!
Maddie@Dixie Runs says
I LOVE stitch fix! I got the best polka dot jeans in mine this month. I can’t wait to see what you got!
Anna says
Love the quotes, great way to start off the weekend! And no one needs an excuse to buy another bag :) Target has some really cute spring purses and wallets too if you haven’t looked there!
Courtney says
You’re so right, they TOTALLY do right now
Beth Quill says
Have you tried the OPI Infinite shine? I swear it last longer and this has been my go to: http://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Effect-Polish-Staying-Neutral/dp/B00O4DAZPY/ref=sr_1_8?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1426858144&sr=1-8&keywords=infinite+shine.
Happy Friday to you!
Christen says
If you’re ever looking for a really great breakfast place, check out the Iron Roost in Ballston Spa. I think it’s probably way out of the way for you, but they have THE BEST waffles and its a great place to take kids.
By the way, LOVE that bag from Topshop and I just pinned it :)
Courtney says
Yes! We went there once and it WAS amazing – unfortunately, it is a bit more out of the way for us…wish it was closer!
lisa valinsky says
Those pancakes look amazing. I may have to encourage my husband to go out for breakfast this weekend too, or maybe we’ll make a batch at home.
As for weekend plans, the only thing I want to do today is go to Rita’s Ice! Not sure if you’ve ever been, but today is their free ice day, so I’m excited to get some mango or pineapple ice in a cup. Yum.
Have a great weekend!
Courtney says
Mmmm…they have Rita’s when we go down to Jets games and it is SO good. I love the ones mixed with some vanilla soft serve (or is it custard?). Either way, they’re amazing! But sadly, nowhere up here :( Have one for me!
Marielle says
Nutella cake? Oh dear!! Funny you mention that Emily Giffon book- I also tried that one but couldn’t get into it either….which is funny bc I love all of her other books and usually can’t put them down!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
Pancakes sound seriously amazing right now (I mean, they always do, but…). I have to make them happen soon.
Excited to see your StitchFix! Have a great weekend :)
Linz @ Itz Linz says
nutella chocolate cake?! yeah i’d like that for breakfast, please!!
Anna says
I have been looking for a good desk calendar for awhile, where do you order yours? Looks like a good one!
Courtney says
I actually got mine for Christmas, but this appears to be the same one on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Seize-Celebrate-Everyday-Boxed-Calendar/dp/1416296670/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426871722&sr=8-1&keywords=desk+calendar+seize+the+day
kristin | W [H] A T C H says
i am loving light gray nail polish right now.
Heather @ Life In Leggings says
Going out for breakfast on the weekends is one of my very favorite things to do. I’m pretty sure that’s clear in my weekend recaps. ;) AHHH that nutella cake. Yum! Loving the Stitch Fix giveaway. Excited to see your fix!
Katelyn R Runyan-Gless says
I don’t think there’s a link to the Got Talent thing?
Courtney says
Oh no! I don’t know how I missed that, thank you! I fixed it, but it’s also here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaA6lfho5CI :)
Cory says
I’ve read some really great books lately – Tiny, Beautiful Things was different but so enjoyable and some great insight.. Ghost Boy was ah-mazing. Should be required reading for everyone, such an amazing perspective
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Hi Courtney! I just received my Fix yesterday and haven’t tried it on yet, so hoping for good things. As far as pancakes, I haven’t had any in far too long. My husband and I hardly EVER go out to breakfast, but I’d like us to take a moment to do that one weekend soon. Have a fabulous day! :)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Ooooh, totally going to enter that Stitch Fix giveaway! I’m really intrigued by their new maternity line. I may just have to jump on board for a few months to acquire some cute maternity clothes for summer.
Love that new bag! I actually just got a blush cross body bag with a gift card I got for my birthday, and I’m really liking it for spring. It goes with everything!!
That Nutella cake!!!!! Oh man.
Bri says
Those quotes are the greatest! And so true. Know what else is the greatest? That piece of chocolate goodness. If you find anyone who will make it for you, send them down to PA because I wanna be next on the list ;-) Have a great weekend, Courtney!