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It’s FRIDAY!

According to superstition, Friday the 13th is an unlucky day.

However, Friday is MY FAVORITE DAY, whether it is the 13th or not!

And my Friday Favorites will go on!

Favorite # ONE

The beginning of

Daylight Saving

It happened last Sunday! 

When Daylight Saving Time starts just before spring, we set our clocks forward by 1 hour.

Yes, an hour is “lost” [yawn] and on the clock, the day of the DST transition has only 23 hours.  For those of you who work a night shift, you will get away with working 1 hour less that ‘day’. 

Because I work a day shift, and do not appreciate the loss of an hour, I took the following day OFF.

Favorite # TWO

A Random Day Off

Where’s Kim?

Yes, that’s right.

I took Monday off and I’m not going to apologize.

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Favorite # THREE

Another Keto Recipe

These are Low Carb Keto Biscuits and I found the recipe here.

I baked these in my muffin top pan.

The recipe yields 9 biscuits, but I was able to get 12 biscuits.  If I still have math skills, there are approximately 173 calories and 4 carbs in 1/12th of this recipe.

Low Carb Keto Cheese Biscuits

  • Servings: 12
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  •  1 ½ cups superfine almond flour
  •  ¼ tsp salt
  •  1 tbsp baking powder
  •  ½ tsp garlic powder
  •  ½ tsp onion powder
  •  2 large eggs
  •  1/2 cup sour cream
  •  4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  •  1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • No stick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly spray muffin tin with no stick cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, salt, baking powder, garlic powder and onion powder.

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, butter. Whisk until smooth. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients.

Mix together until batter is combined. Stir in cheese.  Batter will be thick and sticky.

Scoop batter into lightly sprayed muffin tin.

Bake biscuits about 8 minutes or until tops are golden and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.

Yummy!

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Favorite # FOUR

New Outfits for spring

Wide Leg Crop Jeans & Ruffle Top // Peplum Top // Flare Crop Jeans

I really tried to NOT shop, but it’s no use.  I’m a hopeless shopaholic and a sucker for 50% off.

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Favorite # FIVE

New Glasses

One of my weekend errands was a visit to the eye specialists at Target.  I’ve gotten away with NOT updating my glasses for a long time.

It has been 3 years but now my prescription has changed enough to justify new lenses.

I’m getting old y’all.

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Friday Favorites

This has been a short work week for me.  Monday was the last day of my Thanksgiving holiday vacation.

On Thanksgiving Day, LB and I headed to Asheville, NC.

It was an easy trip, barely any traffic, and we enjoyed a relaxing evening at the Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village.

Although the hotel and room falls into the category of favorite overnight stays, my Friday favorites today begin with last Friday

Favorite # ONE

Shopping

on Black Friday.

There’s a first time for everything and for me it was Black Friday shopping and a visit to the Asheville Outlets.

First stop

Le Creuset®

where I picked out a Christmas present.

And the

Lindt Chocolate Shop next door

where LB enjoyed some free samples.

Next Kirkland’s where we found many cute accessories…

and this cow(which appeals to me for some reason).

And Banana Republic where I found

Favorite # TWO

This Jacket

which I had to haveThank you LB!

And later that evening

Favorite # THREE

A Candlelight Tour

of the Biltmore House

which was the reason for our visit to Asheville.

It was beautiful inside and out

The Christmas lights and decorations were so pretty and I came home with thoughts of getting my house decorated for Christmas.

Favorite # FOUR

In addition to decorating in preparation for holiday festivities, I’ve started making goodies.

Beginning with these

Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candies

In 2017 when I attempted to make these, there was an epic fail.

If I had read those instructions at the time, there wouldn’t have been an epic fail

This year I used the recipe from Big Red Kitchen which included refrigerating BEFORE adding peanut butter and rolling.  I especially appreciated that tip “chill for 15 minutes to help it set a bit”.

The recipe calls for 3 ½-4 cups confectioners’ sugar, 6 T butter, 7 t milk, and Peanut butter (no specific amount).  Although I could’ve added more peanut butter, the candies turned out well Since we have begun to deck the halls, we’ve used a seasonal channel on the TV to help set the mood

Favorite # FIVE

the television

Fireplace

Together with Christmas hymns… or Michael Bublé (whatever you like).

 

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Friday Favorites

We experienced a cold front in Florida this week which was perfect timing as I’ve begun to experience personal hot flash heat waves on a fairly regular basis.

Not kidding.

Keeping a positive attitude is a challenge to say the least, but I’m going to give it the old college try.

Favorite # ONE

This stuff

I read some of the reviews first, and the positive reviews were more impressive than the negative reviews.  According to the reviews it either works VERY WELL or not at all.

so what do I have to lose?

Fortunately it seems to be helping.  If anyone has a better suggestion I’ll be grateful to hear about it!

I was hesitant to add this to my favorites, but who am I kidding, it IS a favorite today.

And apparently nothing is off limits on this blog.

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To celebrate the arrival of colder-than-usual weather, I pulled out some of my fall/winter favorites including these

Favorite # TWO

Corduroy Pants

Top // Pants // Shoes

and

Favorite # THREE

Velvet Pants

Top // Pants // Shoes

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The weather is somewhat of an inspiration to begin thinking about the upcoming holidays, but with our recent painting endeavor, I’m behind schedule with the fall décor!

Favorite # FOUR

Fall Décor

Let’s see if I can do something with this stuff!

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There are several weeks left before we say goodbye to this year, but I recently came across a post on social media that makes 2020 a year to look forward to

Favorite # FIVE

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Free samples and Floor models

Everyone appreciates something free!  One of the perks of shopping at Costco is the free samples.

Occasionally LB and I will go to

Costco

 and, by the time we leave, there is no reason to have dinner.

At least for me.

Since we are planning to cookout on July 4th, last Sunday LB decided we would go to Costco to pick up some of their sirloin burgers.  I agreed with his good idea, so off we went.

While LB was looking at some Levis, I noticed a lady handing out samples.

“I wonder what she’s giving away”, I said.

To which he replied, “let’s go find out”.

Although very odd in appearance, the chicken burger was okay.  Nevertheless, LB and I decided to purchase the sirloin burgers instead.

Then there was potato salad raspberry jalapeño dip with crackers salsa with tortilla chips a popsicle (aka a piece of a popsicle) Madeline’sNathan’s hotdogs and more.

After all of that, I was done.

But the shopping continued.

LB and I have been looking to purchase patio furniture.

We saw a very nice set floor model at Costco which was marked down $600 less than the online price.  I liked it.

He liked it.

But there was still some uncertainty.

After some discussion, by the time we arrived back home, the decision was made.  Later that day, LB called Costco. He learned that there were 3 sets available and he would be able to pick up a set that was still packaged the next day.  LB checked with Wayne to see if he would be available to help, and on Monday morning, LB and Wayne collected and delivered 3 large boxes to our backyard.

The Barcalounger 6 piece Theater Seating Set

It was quite an undertaking to unbox and setup the collection, but LB was a champ, and I helped a little.

We enjoyed the remainder of the evening relaxing in our new Barcalounger recliners!

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Friday Favorites

Recapping highlights of my week with

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

Last Sunday was Cinco de Mayo!

cinco de mayo tequila GIF

Although I do not need a reason to go to dinner at a Mexican Restaurant, Cinco de Mayo is good one!

Because you just can’t have TOO MANY fajitas.They are magical!

LB and I went back to the new Salsas Mexican restaurant.

There was a short wait but we were early enough to secure a booth!

Favorite # TWO

Mexican Restaurant

Décor

¡Vivan los amigos!

Calavera and jardineros everywhere you look!

Favorite # THREE

LB’s new

Cactus Shorts

As we made our way through a nearby Wal-Mart, LB found something unexpected.

He reached around his back to find that he had forgotten to remove the tag from his Cinco de Mayo shorts.

LB’s new shorts are from ROSS, but OLD NAVY had some good deals this week too!

Favorite # FOUR

New

Old Navy Outfit

Blouse // Jeans // Shoes

Total = $43.98

I love a good deal and I’m looking forward to wearing this outfit.  After I exchange my jeans.  I’m telling myself that they run small.

Favorite # FIVE

Yes I’m DONE!

Today I turned in my final assignment for my philosophy course.  It was a VERY EDUCATIONAL experience and possibly the most difficult and controversial subject matter I’ve ever encountered.

LB is the only person who is happier than I as he won’t have to listen to me gripe about it anymore.

Last check I had a 93, but I have 2 assignments yet to be graded. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best!

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Shop ‘til You Drop

Its time for Monday Linkups with

The Blended Blog

and today TBB Asks ten questions about shopping (my favorite pastime)

Here goes…

1. Top 3 Shops?

LOFT, WHBM, Express.They are continually sending catalogs and coupons, enticing me to spend $.

A recent catalog from WHBM has me wishing for this outfit:

2. Where is the majority of your shopping done – in store or online?

Definitely Online

Busy Cartoon Network GIF

3. What’s your favorite thing to shop for?

Clothes and shoes!

4. What do you just HATE shopping for?Because he does most of the grocery shopping, LB has spoiled me.  I don’t like grocery shopping, but don’t mind it if he is with me.

5. What’s your most favorite thing you’ve ever bought?

My most recent favorite item is this yellow jacket from LOFT

6. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?

I like to shop with LB.  He has excellent taste!

7. Best Bargain?

My last shopping spree at LOFT Outlet left me feeling like a very savvy shopper.  You can read about that adventure here.

8. Thrift Store Shopping: Yes or No?

No

9. Best cities for shopping?

Most of my shopping is done online, however I will shop at the Town center or Malls in Jacksonville occasionally.  When coming home from a weekend in Daytona, the Tanger Outlet is a good place to shop. 

Every year our fall vacation is started with a visit to Classy Crossroads Boutique in Macclenny; that same trip will eventually take us to Highlands, NC where there are several fun shops to visit.

10. Who’s you style or fashion icon?

Stephanieshe has a knack for putting outfits together and can make anything look cute.

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The Only Thing Better

…than shopping

is

Shopping with LB

Saturday was a good day to get out of the house and spend the day at the Town Center with LB.

Once at the Town Center, Old Navy seemed like a good place to start.

It turned out to be a great place to start.

With spring on the horizon, there are many cute spring fashion items at Old Navy… most of them are covered in daisies.

For example:

Mid-Rise Daisy-Print Pixie Full-Length Pants for Women

Relaxed Mid-Rise Everyday Shorts for Women – 3.5 inch inseam

Mid-Rise Printed Pixie Ankle Pants for Women

Printed Ponte-Knit Sheath Dress for Women

Navy Daisy Print

Printed Ponte-Knit Sheath Dress for Women

Red Floral

I was in such as hurry to get out of the dressing room that I forgot to take dressing-room-try-on photos.  However I liked the shorts and the navy/daisy print dress and  I brought both home with me.  That cute little dress will be my first day of spring outfit.  I’m tempted to order the red floral one, but I suppose I should take it easy on the daisies.

 LB was interested in was a couple of shirts; he did remember to take try-on photos.

There was the

Slim-Fit Built-In Flex Everyday Shirt for Men

And the green/grey one that he REALLY liked!  You can tell by that smile!

Regular-Fit Built-In Flex Everyday Shirt for Men

So cute!

Apparently he likes green.

 

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