1. Holy crap, where did the week go?! Is it seriously already Friday?? Anyone else feel like the week flew by?
2. I am SO excited about my new purchase from Magnolia Market arriving earlier this week(!!). I almost feel like Chip, Joanna and I are friends now…or something like that.
And how cute is that little flower they pack in with the shipment?! Such a nice little touch (and truth, I thought it was actually real for two full freakin days…). I’m hoping that we’ll be able to get what I purchased hung up over the weekend so I’ll share then. ; )
3. I’ve totally taken a break on the weekly meal planning posts. I know there are many of you who’ve said you love them (thank you, and I’m so sorry!) but it just got to the point where it was too much. Dinner time is crazy, so lately I’ve been trying to choose about 3 or so meals to cook each week that will get us some leftovers so we don’t have to cook as often. And a lot of our meals are on rotation, so there hasn’t been anything really all that exciting to share. One of these days, maybe I’ll get back into the weekly meal plan posts! But for now, I’ll try to share some yummy meals we’ve had here and there…for example, this one I threw together on Tuesday was so good!
I basically followed this recipe, just omitting the baked beans since we didn’t have any. It ended up being way better than I anticipated and it was SO easy!
4. Has anyone else discovered the little related videos that show up on the iPhone under your videos? They’re basically mini slide shows using pictures or videos from particular date ranges, and they even play along to different themed music, too.
And I swear, there have been more times than I care to admit that I’ve found myself tearing up while watching them. Some of those old memories matched up with sappy tunes are just a recipe for a sentimental mama! So if you haven’t checked ‘em out yet, DO IT! Just don’t say I didn’t warn ya.
5. Speaking of iPhones…we’re due for an upgrade and I’m super pumped to get my hands on the 7 plus! I asked around on Facebook if people preferred the 7 or 7 plus, and overwhelmingly, the answer was the plus. I wasn’t sure about it, since it’s a bit bigger, but I’m just really excited about that portrait mode on the camera! Any other 7 plus users out there?? Do you love it?
6. You know what I DON’T love? When I wind up accidentally buying the crap toilet paper that’s thinner than tissue paper. So, as you may have already seen on Instagram, I wasn’t even mad about the fact that Alex decided to play in it. Honestly, he couldn’t get that stuff off the roll fast enough!
7. Okay, I loooove me some Panera, but seriously…is it just me, or are they getting wicked expensive?? Very rarely do I buy lunch during the week, but I just didn’t have time to make one yesterday so I wound up running out to grab something. Even though they are a bit pricey, I was reeeeeally loving the new(?) soup and salad combo they had displayed: Southwest Chili Lime Ranch Salad with Chicken + Summer Corn Chowder.
I would highly recommend both. Delish!!
8. Okay, guys…give me any and ALL of your favorite teething remedies. I don’t remember Lucas ever really having too hard of a time when it came to teeth, but poor Alex seems to be struggling (and we’re still ALL GUMS). Hellllllp.
9. My favorite shorts EVER are back at Old Navy and I’m totally buying more pairs this season. They’re SO comfortable (and they sell out quick, FYI!). I’m actually really loving this tee and this jacket from Old Navy, too. Good thing I’ve got some Super Cash to use coming up. ; )
10. We’re supposed to have a day of 60 degree weather and some sunshine this weekend and I. Can’t. Wait. C’mon spring, I know you’re out there somewhere, right?!
Alright my friends, I’m out for today. I hope you have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend ahead, whatever you may be doing! <3
montessoriishmom says
I am totally making that recipe. We are all about easy recipes these days and that one looks so simple! Plus, I love anything with bbq sauce :)
Heather @Lunging Through Life says
My little girl didn’t get teeth until 13 months! Poor Alex. I don’t even know what helps except motrin. Stock up lol It worked better than Tylenol. I can’t wait to see what you purchased!! Have a great weekend.
Shaqueefa says
Lol country 2.0
Mallory says
Panera has always been crazy expensive to me for what you get. I do love their massive cinnamon chip bagels, though!
Have a great weekend!
Shaqueefa says
Hi map! Congrats on da baby girl
Brynn says
I have been sucked in to the photo galleries for an hour at a time. It’s so fun to look back and reminisce. We’re predicted to hit 70 this weekend – whoo hoo!
Shaqueefa says
UGH.
Bethany says
Cheap TP is the worst! I am glad I am not the only TP snob ;)
Bethany @Luluruns says
Not to be a creeper or anything, but I just realized we have the same name! Love it when I find other fellow Bethany’s :)
Bethany says
It doesn’t happen a lot. =) When I went on a trip to New York they thought it was a very different name. That was pre Real House Wives =)
Shaqueefa says
I’m tha only Shaqueefa!
Christy says
Motrin for teething or we used to wet a washcloth, twist it up and freeze it for a bit then let her chew on it. Robbie seems to like that too so far… he is also hacing a harder time!!
Panera has def gotten expensive!! But that meal sounds awesome! Just heard they were bought by krispy kreme so who knows whats in store… kinda ironic since panera is all about clean eating and krispy is not! :)
Erin says
My ped told me to rub liquid Benadryl on their gums (instead of orajel). I also used this EO blend for my 2nd.
http://scentsablehealth.com/shop/body-products/lil-teeth-roll-on/
Dealing with 2 year molars now…I feel your pain!
Carrie this fit chick says
Oh gosh I learned the hard way that I should really invest in quality toilet paper. Now I get the HUGE kirkland rolls and im the happiest gal there ever was hah.
Allison says
Oh my gosh, the Magnolia Market shipment looks cute already and I don’t even know what it is! Chip and Joanna are seriously the best. I had no idea about those little videos on the iphone, but I am definitely going to check them out now. What a good idea. And I’m with you – I love Panera, but the prices are getting insane. It’s definitely a once in a while kinda thing for me. Have a wonderful weekend!
Melissa says
I do agree with you about Panera, I’ve noticed price increases as well and it’s really a shame, because they have such great food options. The summer corn chowder looks and sounds great!
Bethany @Luluruns says
I can’t wait to see what you got from Magnolia! I absolutely adore Chip and Joanna Gaines and if I could go on a Magnolia Market shopping spree- that’d be fabulous!
Lauren says
I bought a couple pairs of those shorts last year on your recommendation! LOVE them!! Thanks for the reminder to go check out their new stuff :)
I am happy with my iphone 7 but i do hear the plus is really nice.
Juliette @ Namastay Traveling says
I have yet to even go to the Magnolia website, I’m nervous once I start I won’t be able to not buy ALL THE THINGS. But that packaging makes it even more tempting…
Tiphani says
For teething we use use Young Living’s Copaiba Vitality Essential Oil! Dilute a drop with some EVOO and rub it on his gums! We also rub lavender along his gum line – it works like a charm!
Shaqueefa says
TIPHANI! GIRL that you?! I thot u spelt ur name with two e’s?! How lafonze doin?
Kaitlyn @ Powered by Sass says
Nothing like leftovers to make the weeknight dinners a breeze. I’m all for them. Lately it’s been a combo of ground chicken used on salads or tortillas with lots of avocado and feta. So great! Also, Panera has gotten more expensive?! Don’t tell me that! I haven’t been in awhile, but I do love me a soup and salad combo. And maybe a cookie. ;)
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Chelsey says
2.5 – I’m so excited because I am planning a girls trip to Waco.
That should have been included. 😘
Sarah says
Are you still breastfeeding by chance? Best thing I did for teething was freeze pumped milk in ice cube trays. Then I bought those little mesh feeding things from munchkin that people usually use for fruits and put a frozen breast milk cube in and let my daughter gnaw away!
Lauren says
I have the iPhone 7 plus and am never going back to anything less than a plus! I was afraid it would be too big but now it doesn’t even seem that big at all and some days I wish it was a little bigger! It takes amazing pictures. You won’t be sorry! :)
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
i totally want the 7 plus for the amazing camera too, but it just looks so biiiiig!!! my co-worker has it though, and he loves it. as a blogger, it might just be worth it for the photos, i’m just afraid it won’t fit in my jacket or jeans pocket!
Julia @ Drops of Jules says
My boyfriend and I just decided to move in together (AGH EEK YAY), so I’ll need to go back and scour through old blog posts of yours with weekly meal plans. I loved reading them, but never thought about implementing them. Now that we’ll have a kitchen together, I want to get in there and cook with him!
Have a beautiful weekend, Courtney!
Shaqueefa says
I had cheap TP once! My neighbors came over for game night and used my shower curtains instead! Da heck? ! We ain’t havin them over no mo