It is feeling like fall and my

Friday Favorites

are dedicated to this fall feeling!

During fall vacation week my favorites begin with the shopping trip the week before…

Favorite # ONE

Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights

Although I love to bake my own desserts, Little Debbie snack cakes are fun to have in the cookie jar for the occasional Little Debbie snack attack.

I was hoping to sneak these into our shopping cart.

But LB caught me!I guess I’ll have to go back to the store while he’s busy!

Favorite # TWO

Classy Crossroads Boutique

A trip to the mountains would not be complete without a stop at Classy Crossroads in Macclenny, FL while heading out of town.

I enjoyed our stop at Classy Crossroads and came away with a bag full of goodies!

Favorite # THREE

Another stop along the way is

Magnolia Plantation

Magnolia Plantation is a place where you can find homemade jellies, jams, pecan divinity, fudge, peanut brittle, pecan rolls, toasted macaroons, pecan pralines,

pork rinds (a low carb lovers’ crunchy dream)by Mutt & Jeffand

Old Fashioned Claxton Fruit Cakes It is WORLD FAMOUS!

and an LB favorite (which he will find in his Christmas stocking).

Favorite # FOUR

Fall Décor

I haven’t even purchased a pumpkin yet, but I love seeing the decorations of fall every where.

This lovely display is at the Hampton Inn hotel in Franklin, North Carolina.I’m slightly bothered that the coffee table isn’t centered with the fireplace, but that is just my OCD.

Lately I’m obsessed with antique trucks that transport pumpkins.  I caught sight of the back of one holding a candle on the mantle at the same hotel.and another in a window display in Highlands, NC.Love the pumpkin truck!

This display is just inside the front door of a shop in Dahlonega Square in Dahlonega, Georgia.Complete with pilgrims… very cute.

And there was this scary little spider plaque that reminded me of Wendy (she is scared of spiders).

Also found in Dahlonega Square at the General Store.

I’ll need to get my fall decorations down as soon as I get back home!

Favorite # FIVE

The Pumpkin Truck

I’ll be going back to get it!

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This week in the news:  A well-known actress (not Julie Andrews) was interviewed on a talk show and explained that she does not allow her young daughter to watch such Disney movies as Cinderella and The Little Mermaid.  Her argument was these movies are not empowering to women.

Cinderella has been banned because

“she waits around for a rich guy to rescue her. Don’t! Rescue yourself, obviously.”

Regarding The Little Mermaid, she said, “I really like the film, but The Little Mermaid… I mean, the songs are great but do not give your voice up for a man. Hello?!”

My take on both are a little different.

The Little Mermaid

is my

FAVORITE

Disney Princess!

Ariel traded her voice for a pair of legs…

not for a man.

She defied her father, the KING of the sea and her guardian, the incomparable Sebastian and

DID WHAT SHE WANTED TO DO!

To add to her happy ending, she got her voice back!

   In honor of Disney Princesses, what they represent, and the memories they conjure, this is my

Friday Favorites Princess Edition

Favorite # TWO

Cinderella

Cinderella worked unceasingly in her own home;  She lived with and waited on an evil trio.  She wasn’t waiting to be rescued, nor was she waiting for a man.

All she wanted to do was GO TO A PARTY.  And with the help of a fairy godmother, she did.

She had a wonderful time at the ball and afterward secured a position for herself in the royal family.  What influence and responsibility she would have.

Her turn of events reminds me of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wife of Prince Harry, and member of the British royal family.

Favorite # THREE

Briar Rose

Briar Rose was the name that the three good fairies gave to Aurora, the princess who would become the Sleeping Beauty.

 Merriweather initiated a battle with Flora for the ultimate color before Briar Rose was fitted with her birthday dress.

Make it BLUE!

Throughout the movie, it seemed that Merriweather  had won with her selection of a blue princess dress.

My little Stephanie agreed that blue was the perfect princess color.

She would dress in blue while she danced in front of the television watching Disney’s Sleeping Beauty on VHS singing Once Upon A Dream…

while the battle for PINK or BLUE raged on.

Sleeping Beauty was the favorite Princess in our house in the late eighties and early nineties.

I still love the story.

Favorite # FOUR

Make it Pink!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.On October Fridays we wear pink.

Last Friday there was a call to wear pink.

This Friday there was a call to wear pink.  We did this last year too (read about it here).

I have no problem with this…

I love pink!Unfortunately I’m too tired in the morning to pose for a photo!

(Yes it is still nighttime when I leave for work.  Too early for a princess!)

Favorite # FIVE

On the subject of Princesses,

Princess Lydia

tells me that she plans to dress up as Rapunzel for Halloween.

Glammy cannot wait to see her little princess dressed up for Trunk or Treat!

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What a ridiculous week it has been!

I always try to keep my posts positive, but let me take a moment to rant about

TRAFFIC

Twice this week I have barely made it to work on time due to traffic accidents!

On Wednesday the highway became a parking lot.

On Thursday my WAZE app rerouted me onto a 2nd choice route that included train tracks.

Yep, I was stopped by a train.

Mandatory overtime has resumed.  Along with my peers, I am working an additional hour every day.  Blogging has been pushed to the back burner as my brain has been focused on a synthesis paper that is due for submission by midnight on Monday.

Guess what I’ll be doing this weekend???

Also I need about 13 hours of  uninterrupted sleep.

It’s FRIDAY!

and I have a selection of things I am happy about to include in a Friday Favorites post!

Favorite # ONE

New Pants from LOFT

On sale, of course, and the Marisa Fit is perfect!

Favorite # TWO

New Jacket from LOFTso cute!

The grey one is cute too, but I love my new yellow jacket!

Favorite # THREE

New Kids on the Block

You can purchase tickets to see them in Jacksonville Florida next July along with some of their friends.

LB and I will be there.

Favorite # FOUR

National Sausage Pizza Day

I make little pizzas every Friday for LB, however because Thursday was National Sausage Pizza Day, I decided to surprise him with little sausage pizzas.

It was a good decision!

He’s still talking about it.

Favorite # FIVE

The best hairdo ever!
My Mama gets to keep the baby girls usually once a week.

She always shares fun photos and I LOVE THIS ONE!

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It is

and it is time for my Friday Favorites!

Favorite # ONE

A Little Goat

On my way home from work, I drive past a house with a little goat standing in the front yard.  Once or twice he has managed to wander out onto the sidewalk.  Each time I drive past, I look for the little goat hoping he hasn’t managed to find his way out of the yard again.  It makes me happy to see him safe in his yard.

Why is a little goat being listed as one of my Friday favorites?

Because anything that brings a smile to my face when

I’m IN TRAFFIC!

is worthy of recognition!

Favorite # TWO

Last Minute Plans

It was hurricane Irma that interfered with the Shrimp and Grits Festival last year, causing it to be cancelled and rescheduled as Shrimpmas in December.

This year the festival wasn’t cancelled, but LB had to cancel our reservations and plans to spend the weekend in Jekyll Island, GA, due to hurricane Florence, because he was needed for hurricane restoration at work.

HOWEVER

It turned out that there was nothing that could be done on Saturday, so we took off!

We grabbed the chairs and headed to the Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Festival, stopping only for a diet lemonade from Chick-fil-A.

I’m okay with that.

Favorite # THREE

The End of Summer

Although I am not happy to see summer go, I like to think that the rain is going to stop, which makes me happy.  Many can’t bear the end of summer, but I want to share that according to the Huffington Post, there are

Worse Things Than the End of Summer

…one of them being “when the drawstring on your sweatshirt gets lost in the hood”.

“The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.”

~Anonymous

Speaking of memories…

Favorite # FOUR

Memories of a Fun Summer

Favorite # FIVE

Fall

I have said it before:

Fall is my favorite season!

Though temperatures will likely remain in the nineties until January, the rain seems to have ceased, and the sky is beautiful.

I’m looking forward to what is ahead!

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It is finally Friday

[and not a minute too soon]

which means it is time for my

Friday Favorites!

After two sleepless nights, courtesy of my new psychology class, I finally got a good night’s sleep!

    It is amazing how seven hours of uninterrupted sleep can change your day!

The right amount of sleep will also aid in making the right choices.

Which brings me to my

Favorite # ONE

Vega Plant Protein and Greens

 I recently bought the book:

The All-Day Fat Burning Diet calls for a smoothie for breakfast on most days.

The Vega Protein and Greens is a product I purchased prior to this book and it works nicely in the smoothie recipes in this book.  The Coco-Berry Blast smoothie is especially tasty.  It includes coconut milk, mixed berries, spinach, chia seed, and this Vega protein powder.

Speaking of Greens…

Favorite # TWO

My new book has a recipe for a

Creamy Kale Salad!

Sadly, I can’t show you a photo because the Creamy Kale Salad has been consumed.

However KALE looks like this:And my version of the recipe looks like this:

I have had this for lunch every day that I’ve had lunch this week.

Favorite # THREE

Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor

My new favorite is #542 Brazen Raisin.

Even though I am affiliated with Mary Kay, I haven’t found a better lipstick product than this one.

The truth is the truth!

Favorite # FOUR

Shopping at Tanger Outletsin Daytona Beach.

LB and I made a stop on the way home from our Labor Day Weekend Mini-Vacation that you can read about here.

We did a lot of shopping.Believe it or not, LB found more deals than I did!

Favorite # FIVE

EXPRESS

It’s always been a favorite.

There are typically great deals to be found.

And for fit, the jeans cannot be beat.

However, the CLEARANCE RACK is the best!

I found a Cold Shoulder Black & White Gingham Top!

$12 Final Sale.

I got the last one!

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Why is today the BEST FRIDAY EVER???

Because I have today OFF!

I slept late, woke up without an alarm, held my cat in my lap while enjoying my coffee and

DID NOT GO TO WORK!

I could stop right there, but the Friday Favorites post compels me to continue.

Favorite # ONE

Jesús in Texas finally gave back my top!Just Kidding… Old Navy sent me a new one!

Favorite # TWO

Spending the afternoon on the beach with LB!

Just LB and Me on the sand with the cool ocean breeze blowing.

Relaxation defined.

Favorite # THREE

A photo of Lydia and Thea having lunch at their Mema’s house.This photo is sure to be a classic!

Cousins are a special treat…

Especially when they get to be together at Mema’s house!

Favorite # FOUR

My cute checkered pants!

I recently discovered that trending in fall 2018 are patterns such as herringbone, glen plaid, and houndstooth.  Hopefully I’ll be able to uncover other trends for fall before fall arrives.  Whatever these trends may be, I’m going to try to make my checkered pants trend as well, even if they only trend for me.  I suppose I’ll have to buy into the white shoe movement to make it work though!

Favorite # FIVE

Monkeying Around

I couldn’t resist.

And speaking of Monkeying Around…

I’ve included a very cute video of Christopher Walken dancing to his version of King Louie’s I Wanna Be Like You from The Jungle Book.

Lighten up!

and

Enjoy…

He is pretty good!

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