1. These two. I just love them. To pieces.
The more and more they’re around each other, we’re slowly beginning to see them interact with each other just a bit more. It’s just so fun to watch the two of them together!
2. I had to laugh as I was scrolling through my blog reader this week…specifically on Wednesday, I believe it was. Because apparently, according to just about everyone out there, it was National Running Day. I think I was like, the only one in my entire feed (yes, I include myself in there) that wasn’t blogging about National Running Day. But hey, I did actually run on the treadmill this past weekend – how ‘bout that?!
3. Our friends’ cat, Zoe, is quite the character. She’s much more “in your face” than we’re used to with Cody (<- I just wrote Lucas there…), and she’ll come out of nowhere and be all like “Hey, I’m here! Gimme attention!” Yesterday, she jumped right up in the counter and into this box I had just emptied, and she hung out in there for a good 5-10 minutes. Too funny!
4. That box above, by the way? Filled with some goodies from the nice people at Tom’s of Maine! I’m excited to try out some of the products both on Lucas and myself (I’ve been looking into aluminum-free deodorant recently), and I’ll be sure to fill you in on any/all that I love!
5. One week from today…Orange is the New Black is BACK, baby!!!
6. This stuff. So. good.
7. After getting yelled at (jokingly) twice now by my friend Kanika, I’ve finally signed up for Ebates (<—referral link). Have you guys heard of it before? I’m sure many of you have, and I’m probably totally behind the times on this one, but she said that she gets some awesome cash back every quarter through them…just for shopping online. She said basically all she does is – anytime she’s about to make a purchase online – she goes to Ebates to see if the store is on there. If it is, she just clicks through the store and earns cash back. You can even use it on sites like Orbitz, when scheduling vacations?! She absolutely raaaved about it, so I was convinced enough to sign up (it’s free!). We’ll see if it lives up to the hype. 
8. I cannot get over just how GOOD my salads have been this week. The chicken + strawberry + avocado combo has been knocking it out of the park!
9. I was quite lucky to receive some of this delicious wine from 90+ Cellars a couple of weeks ago.
I was recently contacted by Caitlin, who asked if I’d be okay with them including my recipe for Hawaiian Chicken Burgers (note to self, add this to the meal plan ASAP) in the insert of their weekender boxes. So cool!
As a thank you, she offered to send me a box, which I happily accepted! The only one I’ve tried so far is the Pinot Grigio (I brought the other two with us to our friends’ place!) and it was delicious. Thanks again, 90+ Cellars!
10. I heard some cool news yesterday…did you hear? Subway announced that they will be removing all artificial colors, flavors and preservatives from all of its menu items (salads, sandwiches, soups & cookies) across North American Restaurants within the next 18 months. I love hearing when restaurants are starting to take action on their menu items like this…way to go, Subway!
11. Have you ever had a particular item that you’ve had your eye on for a while – say, years, even – but just haven’t bit the bullet to purchase it? That’s how I’ve been for forever with the Naked Palate from Urban Decay. I love Urban Decay shadows and use them every day (Smog and Sin colors), and I have no doubt I’d love all of them in that palate! But why I haven’t just gone and purchased it (seriously, for year now…) is beyond me.
12. Jay and I have been back to watching our House of Cards episodes (YAY!) and the other night, I sipped on a Tazo Calm Chamomile tea (while sporting snazzy red socks, obviously…). This stuff was delicious! I’m not a HUGE tea drinker, although I do like it every now and then…but this was great.
I like to add a little milk and sugar into mine, and Jay thinks (although Kanika totally agreed with me). What do you guys think? How do you drink your tea??
Okay my friends, I’m off for today! I hope you all have a FABULOUS Friday and a fun weekend ahead! <3
Wow, lots of fun stuff! First off, way to go Subway!! And next, I’ll have to ask you to enjoy an extra glass of wine for me. ;) Happy Friday!
Haha, I gotcha covered. ;) Happy Friday, Tiff!
They’re coming out with a new Naked palette which I’m verrrrrry excited about!
I heaaarrrrrrrd this! Now I want all THREE of them, haha!
I’ve never added milk or sugar to my tea, but it sounds like it would taste great! I’ve had a chai latte before and I believe milk was added to it and that tasted yummy, so I think milk/sugar added to regular tea would taste equally wonderful!
i waited so long to get my Naked pallet and am so glad I finally purchased it. I use it everyday. Lately I’ve been trying to buy what I really want instead of several so-so items.
I signed up for ebates about a month ago and keep forgetting to check there first! This was a good reminder!! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Danielle, you too!
Miss Courtney… It’s National Donut a Day… Free donut with drink at Dunkin’. Happy Friday!
Hahahaha, oh you KNOW I was all over that today ;) https://instagram.com/p/3jDK8vTee9/ Happy Friday, Molly!
I have the NAKED pallet (2 of them actually!) and will never go back to what I was using/wearing before. The color combinations are great and make it easy when you want to switch things up and try new colors! Go get it girl! Have a great weekend!
Not ‘a Day.’ Thanks auto correct… ; )
1) LOVE 90+ Cellars. I’ll have to pick up that weekender box to get your recipe! That Old Vine Malbec Lot 23 is fantastic.
2) If you’re looking for non-aluminum deodorant, I love Lavanila from Sephora! They have great scents (I have Grapefruit) and I find that it works well as an every day deodorant.
Happy Friday!
Ooo good to know on the Lot 23, thanks!! And also thanks for the heads up on the deodorant…I’ll have to check that out! :)
YES to that gelato, it’s so good! Also, love the picture of your friend’s cat. She sounds a lot like our Aspen who is always in our faces, in our boxes, and on our laps. WOO HOO for Subway! I’m so excited about that. And, since you weren’t aware of #NationalRunningDay, I just wanted to make sure you knew today is #NationaDonutDay. Enjoy! ;)
Hahaha, of COURSE I knew it was #NationalDonutDay! Just forgot to add it to my list today ;) https://instagram.com/p/3jDK8vTee9/
Did you know that Ebates has a button to add to your task bar that will track the sites you’re on, and if they have rebates for that site, it’ll show up? Don’t need to keep switching back and forth. it’s super handy! :-)
Whaaaaat?! I did NOT know this! Looking into it now, thanks for the heads up!!
No Prob! :-D
I got the Naked palette after buying one for my sister. I’d wanted it for so long. Do it, I use it everyday!
I drink a cup of tea every morning but I think that’s a very British thing to do and I definitely fit the stereotype! I always add milk and sweetener to mine, delicious :) That salad looks so good, I really need to get back into the whole salad for lunch thing instead of going out and buying something! Have a great weekend :)
definitely sugar and milk in my tea! the sweeter the better haha
I’m telling u… Watch Bloodline on Netflix! Slow start but you will become obsessed. I got so much more into it than I did with House of Cards. Orange is the new black is next on my list, but I’m so sad there’s no Bloodline till next year. And ps now I want a cookie dough iced coffee.
Hi Courtney! First of all, I did not post about National Running Day either, but like you, I ran on a treadmill in an Orangetheory class haha. And I had now idea OISTNB was coming back so soon! I can’t wait to watch it, because my hubs and I are between series right now after just finishing up Californication. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, lady! :)
Ha! You’re not the only one that didn’t talk about or mention, let alone even KNOW about, National Running Day until I started seeing it all over blog world and social media. ;)
We use TOMS toothpaste for Hunter, and I use their deoderant at night and when I don’t workout. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much for me when I’m exercising, but I’m also quite the sweater!
I did not post about National Running Day, but I did run and took a quick video for Instagram! It was just cool to see so much positive energy around the day. Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend!
I’m not very advanced in the makeup department, but my sister got me the Naked palette and the Too Faced Natural Eyes and they are both life changing :)
Ebates is totally legit! My only problem with it is actually remembering to use it ;)
Urban Decay is my fave eyeshadow (and i’m not a huge makeup person) — i’ve had two of their palates for years, b/c, well, makeup lasts me for years. :) their Naked 2 is my fave — wear it every time i wear eye makeup!
The Urban Decay Naked 2 palate is where it is at!! Get it! I have tried to replace it with other brands but always come back to this one. I use it everyday and for every occasion, it is very versatile!
I’ve been regretting passing up that ice cream for my usual earlier this week – looks like I might need to swing by the store on the way home from work tonight :)
OK! And my husband thinks I am so weird for putting milk and sweetener in my chamomile, too! I mean, it’s tea so it doesn’t take a lot of either but I think it makes the tea taste so much better.
Have a great weekend!
Holy crap, you HAVE to use ebates!!! I’ve been using for quite a while now (7 years maybe? who knows where the time goes..) and I’m at over $1K cash back. I used to use it a lot when I was ordering office supplies for our office. :) But yes, totally legit. It’s awesome.
My cat LIVES in boxes just like Zoe. Whenever we get a package, she’s in there in an instant. Christmas is a field day for my Snickers. House of Cards is amazing! I’m so glad you are watching. Happy Friday, Courtney! :)
My husband brought that gelato home the other day- freaking amazing!
Wow! Even I use ebates!!!!! Can’t believe I used it before you ; )