1. Have you guys entered into the Oster Versa 1100 Challenge yet?? It’s crazy easy to enter…make the Pear & Pineapple Green Smoothie, upload to Instagram, add the hashtag #versachallenge. That’s it!
I’ve been drinking variations of it for the past couple of weeks and it’s so delish. You’ve gotta try it!
2. We have been having some crazy rain and storms around here this week. Of course, most of the good storms pass right by us, “just miss us,” or dissipate just before they get to us though.
I don’t know about you guys but I just love me a good thunderstorm!
3. I am BEYOND excited for the fact that our bathroom remodel is officially underway! I have been waiting for years to get this thing fixed up and get that sea foam green outta there…
It is a pure disaster zone in here right now, and our stuff is all over the place. That part is not so fun.
But I’m hoping that by the end of this weekend, we’ll at least have a semi-functional bathroom back. Wish us luck!
4. Due to #XX above, a certain somebody did not get a chance to shower before work today. My apologies to anyone who may cross paths with me.
5. On Wednesday night, I made my first ever attempt at using Jamberry nails…and I love ‘em!
Since it was my first go at it, I decided to just practice on my ring fingers with a few practice nails that I received. I’ll share more about them again soon once I get the full manicure done.
6. I’ve got a massage on the agenda this weekend that can’t come soon enough. My neck and shoulders are out of control sore. Maybe it’s T25? Maybe it’s my horrible posture at work? Maybe it’s carting around my little 23 pounder? Or, probably, all of the above. Either way…that massage is gonna be gold.
7. Jay and I have owned a Keurig for a few years now, but I was really starting to hate the cost of buying all of the K-cups every week. So for the past few months, Jay and I have been loving these Stainless Steel Refillable K-Cups for the Keurig.
They’re kind of a pain to empty out each time (just messy, not difficult), but we have two which makes it easier. Plus, we get to buy all of our favorite bagged coffee now, which turns out to be so much cheaper (and eco-friendly!).
8. Did you guys know that today is National Blueberry Muffin Day?
I love me a good blueberry muffin (like my “Wouldn’t Know They’re Healthy” Blueberry Muffins!), but I’m also a fan of quick, easy to prepare boxed mixes, too.
To celebrate, Krusteaz is offering a fun little giveaway of their Blueberry Muffin Mix and some coupons to a lucky STSL reader! To enter, just leave any comment on this post! I’ll announce the winner on Monday.
And that’s all for today! Hope you guys have a stellar weekend, and I’ll catch ya on Monday! 
I love blueberry muffins!
Are Jamberry nails press ons? I’ve never seen them before. I love the idea of adding one to the ring finger for an accent. I always wait until I get my nails done because I have no skill to do that in my own.
Email me for more information about Jamberry :)
Lisajuliano@gmail.com
I’d love to send you a sample!
Ok. Now all I want for breakfast is a warm blueberry muffin!
It’s National blueberry muffin day? Dangit, I just ate breakfast : ) Oh well, there’s always next year!
We’ve had storms all week here! The seafoam green bathroom reminds me of my grandparents house :) I like it – very retro, but I could see how most would want an update!
Haha, we actually live in my grandparents’ old house so, yeah. I hear ya ;)
Wow, I had no idea today was National Blueberry Muffin day, but blueberry muffins are my favorite! Yum!
I just love Krusteaz mixes they are fool proof and always delicious. I love all the food holidays that pop up in the summer. Yesterday was national pina coloda day!
I always pout when the ‘good’ thunderstorms pass us by too! However, when we do get severe weather I freak out because we don’t have a basement. I guess I can’t seem to make up my mind ;)
I’m intrigued by those Jamberry nails!? Can’t wait to read a post on them. I always want to get my nails done but can’t justify it all too often.
Email me for more information about Jamberry :)
Lisajuliano@gmail.com
I’d love to send you a sample!
Yum! I love blueberry muffins in the summer!
Have a great weekend. Blueberry muffins sound delicious!!! Good luck with the bathroom renovation!! I hope it goes smoothly.
Have been craving blueberry muffins for weeks, but I am too lazy to make them!
Blueberry Muffins Yum! if only I had known when I stopped for a bagel this morning…I could have switched it up :)
Blueberry muffins are my favorite!
Love blueberry muffins!
Blueberry muffins are my favorite! I always make a big brunch on Sunday’s for my boyfriend and I, muffins are always in attendance!
I love blueberry muffins! My mom used to make them using the Jordan Marsh recipe all the time.
Jordan Marsh recipe? Please, do tell! I’m intrigued :)
There used to be a department store chain in the Boston area called Jordan Marsh (they were bought out by Macys). The one in downtown Boston grew famous for selling these fantastic blueberry muffins. They are definitely not healthy at all but so so good.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2013/07/02/recipe-for-jordan-marsh-blueberry-muffins/4msgrhQOCCozcFUE4HCNuN/story.html
Blueberry muffins are my favorite!
A blueberry muffin sounds so good right now!
haha one of our bathrooms totally used to be sea foam green, too! the other was pink! luckily we got them redone a few years ago :)
I would love to win the blueberry muffins prize! I also have been considering buying a refillable keurig cup….do you find it works just as well?
Yes, definitely! We make sure to buy stronger coffee to make sure it maintains good flavor (either medium or dark roasts – I’ve found some of the light, flavored roasts don’t turn out as well). But yes, definitely works great!
I have yet to find a Kcup brand I love. For some reason I’m only a fan of regular coffee.
Those blueberry muffins look delicious!
My dad got a great deal on a Keurig around Christmas, so we’ve been using it consistently ever since. Love it! We got the plastic refillable cups from Walgreens, and they do the job, but I’m thinking we should probably wash them better than just rinsing them out. But otherwise, they’re great!
I love blueberry muffins!
I actually have a blue berry muffin at my desk at work so I will 100% be eating that as a snack today! Have a great weekend!
I love Krusteaz. I made a blueberry cake with this mix for the 4th.
My boys love mini blueberry muffins.
That accent nail looks great. So easy, right!?
Can’t wait to see your full “Jamicure!”
Have a great weekend… Off to grab some blueberries now :)
I didnt even know but had a blueberry muffin this morning.
I love a good thunderstorm too! We’ve barely had any yet this summer. Hoping that changes!
My family LOVES these muffins, and I would love to bake some for them! :)
Yum! Blueberry muffins!!
I also love the Krusteaz coffee cake mix!
Good luck with the remodel. Can’t wait to see the before/after pictures! And that’s a fantastic eco friendly idea for the keurig! Will have to give them a try!
I didn’t know it was National Blueberry Muffin Day! Good thing I have some blueberries in my fridge waiting to be made into a baked good!
My little girls love blueberry muffins and I do too! Good luck with your bathroom this weekend!
I’m thinking that in honor of Blueberry Muffin day, it would be perfectly acceptable to have one for lunch today…Have a good weekend!
My husband loves those boxed muffins ! I like to add banana to the mix sometimes as well.
Ooohhhh….my husband LOVED blueberry muffins! He gets so excited when I make them and he always eats at least two right out of the oven!
Mmm blueberry muffins…now I want one!
Mmm…delicious!
My family actually love the Krusteaz Cinnamon Muffins.
Yay for bathroom remodels!! How exciting! Random fun fact – my now husband, when we first started building our house, was convinced that he wanted a green tub (much like the sea foam above)– it took WEEKS of debate, but THANKFULLY he agreed with me that we should go with a neutral color. I seriously feel like I dodged a bullet with that one!
OMG, you really did dodge a bullet on that one, haha!!
Yum! Well now i HAVE to comment, ha! ha!
Have you ever tried one of those ceramic coffee drippers? They fit right over your coffee mug and i really like the way the coffee tastes when brewed this way (which is basically a pour-over method). You do use a paper filter, so there is something to throw away, but it makes clean-up a breeze.
Wow, I have never heard of this?! That sounds kind of crazy?!?
First read about it here:
http://www.unspeakablevisions.com/2014/02/how-we-make-coffee.html
I use the unbleached paper filters, dampen them first with water, and then put in my coffee grounds.
How funny! That blog is actually written by Christine, who I went to high school with (and is the sister of our best friend Kate!)
I LOVE their blueberry muffins! YUMMY!
Krusteaz is my go-to boxed muffin mix! Always so good!
My mom’s blueberry muffins, fresh out of the oven, are my favorite food. I would love to try Krusteaz’s easier version!
I kind of love that bathtub!! The color is totally in right now!
Ooo..bathroom remodels make such a huge difference! Can’t wait to see the finished product! I love massages, and I’m definitely jealous of yours! However, I don’t carry around a 23 pound toddler… ;-)
I LOVE the refillable K-cups. So much more cost effective!
Mmm – now I want a blueberry muffin!
I usually don’t like rainy weather but once in awhile it’s nice to have an excuse to stay inside and lounge around and not feel like you should be doing something else.
I love those blueberry muffins. I’ve tried them a few times and they are always delicious.
My kids love blueberry muffins! Thanks for the recipe.
I love blueberry muffins! I will be celebrating big time today!
Blueberry muffins are definitely one of my faves, so I am loving that giveaway!
Summer thunderstorms are amazing! When you can sit outside under a covered patio, eat lunch or dinner, and enjoy the sound of the rain and thundering weather is just awesome.
(But sadly, I live in southern California and we have nothing like that here! Haha! :-P I’m just remembering summers past when I’d visit my relatives in Minnesota……SoCal neeeeeeds rain, desperately!)
blueberry muffins are the best!
I was feeling the same way about the k-kups i found a 4 pk refill cups at TJ Max for $4 and have been loving it – so much cheaper –
I love Krusteaz pancake mix I have never tried the muffins but I am sure they are great!
Thunderstorms – LOVE – my daughter and I got stuck in one Tuesday night after her softball game – 60 mph winds trying to run to our car which was parked about 5 mins from the field – we couldn’t move the wind was so strong but we were laughing about it the entire ride home
Remodels are no fun during them, but afterward, it’s so worth it!!
I’m always down for some blueberry muffins!
Seriously every storm has landed here… I’d happily send them all to you! I hate them
Let us know how the jamberry nails stay on I’m so interested in them
Ohh, the nail design is so cute! Also, blueberry muffins are my fav kind :)
I’m going through blueberry withdrawal after spending last week in Michigan. I could use this little treat!
I’m pretty sore from T25 too…. And now I want a muffin! Good luck with the remodel!
Yum! I love blueberry muffins! :)
Blueberry muffins are ah-mazing!!!
I never think to make muffins for some reason but now I’m craving one!
Ugh, Krusteaz…no boxed mix gets better than that! And blueberries…well that combo is just fantastic!
I love blueberry muffins!
I love blueberry muffins – definitely gonna grab one at my local pastry shop today! Have a great weekend Courtney! :-)
I love me some blueberry muffins! They are good for breakfast, snack or dessert :)
Blueberry muffins are the best! They definitely beat chocolate…chocolate should be saved for brownies!
I love Krusteaz’s Cinnamon Muffin mix, but I’ve never tried their Blueberry Muffins!
One thing I miss is definitely thunderstorms. I don’t know how often California gets it, but we’re in a drought (drout?) right now. It’s rained THREE times since we moved here in February.
Love a good thunderstorm too.
Happy National Blueberry Muffin Day!!!
I didn’t know it was National Blueberry Muffin Day! I love blueberry muffins!
I’ve been using a refillable k-cup since starting my job last year, which has a Keurig in the kitchen and nary a coffee shop in sight. I love it for the same reasons – great coffee and less waste. =) Happy Friday!
Good luck on your renovation! As awesome as it is to have those projects finished, being in the middle of them is tough!!!
That brand of muffins rocks
Looks like your bathroom remodel is going to look great when it’s all completed. Hang in there until it’s done.
Yumm! I love blueberry muffins! Typically, I like to make my own from scratch…BUT when I’m short on time and just don’t want to take out all the ingredients, etc, it would be great to have a box of Krusteaz. It’s a very reputable brand for mixes. I hope I win the Giveaway for the coupons so that I can pick myself up a box or two. In the spirit of National Blueberry Muffin day, I’d get a mix for those (although I’ll be a tad late when baking them), along with a mix of Lemon Poppy-seed Muffins (my 2nd favorite).
~Amy :-)
Blueberry muffins………… yum!
How exciting that you finally get to completely redo your bathroom! Can’t wait to see the finished product! As I’m going back to school, and won’t have much time to bake, these muffin mix would be really convenient :)
I love anything blueberry!!!
I’ve never heard of Jamberry nails—are they like those Sally Hansen stick-on ones?
They are actually made of vinyl— not nail polish like the drugstore brands. They can last 1-2 weeks and don’t damage your nails :)
Email me for a sample: lisajuliano@gmail.com
Courtney and I have something in the works for her readers coming soon!!
Lisa :)
Thunderstorms and blueberry muffins are the best!
Boy do I miss a good blueberry muffin. Haven’t had one in years and am in the mood for a little bake fest (:
Mmmm blueberry muffins sound great!
Now I really want to make blueberry muffins.. thanks a lot! ;)
I’m always giddy about the result of house/room remodels, so I’m preeeetty excited to see what you guys have planned! Oh and, no worries. I have a few too many times when I miss my shower, hah!
I’ve never used this mix before
I love that their blueberry muffing only require water and they are really tasty!
I wish I would’ve known that! I made blueberry muffins earlier this week :)
Mmmmm, muffins!
I love me some blueberry muffins! :)
” Stainless Steel Refillable K-Cups”? Then what’s the point of keurig then, why put just get a good old coffee machine and use coffee grinds.
Blueberry muffins <3
Blueberry muffins are awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
Com@gmail.xyayay for bathroom designing and national bluberry muffin day!
those muffins look great! i’m a sucker for blueberry muffins with butter, yum!
I love homemade muffins, but sometimes a box mix is the way to go. That’s a great brand.
I love me some blueberry muffins! :-)
blueberry muffins are a favorite around here, too!
I love banana chocolate chip muffins! So yummy!
I made a blueberry muffin cake for a brunch yesterday without even knowing it was blueberry muffin day! How perfect! It was deeeelish. I had to hide the pan from myself last night because I kept picking at it every single time I walked by
Mmmhmmm..I love Krusteaz mixes because they always come out nice and my family enjoys them a lot!
Blueberry muffins my Fave :)
Love blueberry muffins :)
I love muffins
I love blueberry muffins!! I just read this so I’m declaring it blueberry muffin day in the Smith home today! ;)
I love blueberry muffins! My mom used to make them all the time when I was a kid.
Yumm…muffins!
Those muffins look so good!
I LOVE thunderstorms. Most of the time, I’ll take a rainy day on a day off than a sunny one – I’m much more productive!