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WOO HOO!

 

According to the National Day Calendar, today is National Look Alike Day

HOW TO OBSERVE:

 Celebrate National Look Alike Day by picking someone you will see today or select a celebrity and dress up like them. Fix your hair like theirs and talk like them all day long!  Have fun with National Look Alike Day and post your pictures on Social Media using #NationalLookALikeDay (source)

Although I do not have a celebrity look-alike, I have had a few in my family that I can claim. 

Long ago my look-alike was

Amanda

More recently my look-alike has been

Gina

That’s weird, isn’t it?

 

 I had to share that, however by the time I discovered today has been set aside for a look-alike celebration, I had already chosen my FAVORITES for the week…

Favorite # ONE

I didn’t realize it until after the fact, but Monday, April 16th was National Eggs Benedict Day.

Whenever LB and I are out of town, we will typically enjoy brunch at a nice restaurant.  Last Monday while in St. Augustine we visited the restaurant BRUNCH at Casablanca Inn.

LB ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict

Not to be content with the less expensive item, I ordered the Hemingway Eggs BenedictIt has salmon, dill, and fried capers. 

Very tasty, but I think I can do better.  Check out My Eggs Benedict in this post.

 

 

Favorite # TWO

Learning a New Recipe

I’m assembling a post about my experience making Chocolate Lava Cake.  It is taking a little longer than usual because my photos are weird, but now that I know how to make

Chocolate Lava Cake

I’ll be making it again!

 

 

Favorite # THREE

Mary Kay Subtle Tanning Lotion (limited edition)
It came in my last Mary Kay order and I started using it this week.  I have actually begun to see a bit of color on my pasty legs.

I won’t scare you with close ups today, but maybe in another week!

 

Favorite # FOUR

 This Billboard

We lost a beloved first lady this week and Lamar Advertising Company has honored the memory of the former first lady with this billboard displaying her signature faux pearls.  Why were the faux pearls a signature look for the first lady?  In 2015 when Barbara Bush turned 90, she sat down for an interview with her granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager and explained the reason behind the pearls: 

“The pearls are to cover the wrinkles, which they no longer do,” said Bush to her granddaughter. “You can’t wear pearls all over your face.” (source) 

 

Favorite # FIVE

This week Emily posted a picture of Lydia teaching Rory her animals 

 I thought of Lydia and Rory when I saw this quote:

 These two little angels have all of us smiling!

 

 

 

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Round Round Get Around, I Get Around

Yeah!

Just like the song that was made famous by the Beach Boys.

And it is true… I do get around…

 Thanks to LB!

Since this past weekend was no exception, I’m going to take a minute to post a weekend recap.  Saturday was a workday and we were too exhausted to go out that night; Sunday morning was rainy and I was becoming concerned that the weekend was going to be a bust;  But all turned out well, and the fun began on Sunday afternoon.

Things were looking dismal, and we thought it was going to be a wash out, but the rain passed through late Sunday and we were able to make it to a concert to see

The Beach Boys

Pictured below is the reason I’m familiar with songs by the Beach Boys:

This record is older than me [believe it or not] and is one of the many that I grew up hearing.  On Sunday night I was privileged to hear that sound live.

 

It was fun and a great sing-along time.

  And it was a surprise to me that the favorite song seemed to be Help Me Rhonda.  I have to admit, it was great fun to sing along.

 

Older. Than. Me.

 

 

The St. Augustine Amphitheater is my favorite venue for concerts.  As you can see from this picture, there can be a bit of a traffic problem when leaving, which is typical of this type of event.  LB and I have learned that it is best to walk.  In doing so the traffic is avoided and there is less guilt from the high calorie nachos that are consumed.  [My fitbit counted 19,746 steps that day!]

I’m looking forward to our next event there.

 

 

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Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites

Me and my homies from work doin’ the Friday Freedom Happy Dance!Ace Ventura Happy Dance GIFYou know who you are!

 

Favorite # ONE

My daily lunchbox note from LB

Isn’t he the sweetest?

He knows just what I need!

 

 

 

 

Favorite # TWO

New Blouses

Two of them!

Last week I wore my new pants from LOFT with a blouse from LOFT that just didn’t quite work.

So I searched for a pink peplum blouse and found two that I thought might work.

A Ruffle Sleeve V-Neck Smocked Elastic Empire Waist Peplum Blouse Top

And a Sleeveless Skater Peplum Summer Top

Hopefully one of these blouses will look good with my new floral pants

Or I won’t wear them any more.

 

 

 

Favorite # THREE

Beautifully Divine DIY Woodcraft Studio & Custom Gift boutique

They put the ART in pARTy!

Last Christmas my son and daughter-in-law gave me [and Mama] the gift of a DIY workshop to share

at the

Beautifully Divine Studio.

We were finally able to coordinate our schedules and make an appointment to partake in this wood crafting together time.  Mama chose the “God Bless Our Home” sign.  Mine says Home Sweet Home referencing the state of Florida.  We enjoyed the experience so much, as we were leaving, Mama was talking about plans to go back soon and include “all the girls”.

 

 

 

Favorite # FOUR

Home Sweet Home

The sign that I made at Beautifully Divine DIY Woodcraft Studio & Custom Gift boutique

not bad for an amateur, huh?

Mama is a crafter and enjoys creating projects like the one in this post.  I knew that her sign would turn out to be perfect, but I was surprised that mine turned out to be so nice!

 

 

Favorite # FIVE

Making memories with Mama

Isn’t she cute!

 

 

 

 

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One Sentence is Enough

It has been said that keeping a journal can help make one become grateful as it will call to mind daily blessings.

And it is possible that daily happenings can bring more joy to our lives than we would expect.  While pizza on Friday night with LB or a day off from work may not seem memorable to some, looking back on these daily occurrences may actually bring great pleasure.

Because journaling can take a great deal of time, a possible solution would be to keep a journal and write down just a sentence (or two) to record your prominent memories of the day.  The idea came from a blog I read called Foxy’s Domestic Side.  She writes a monthly recap using just a sentence (or two) for each day of said month.

In an article I recently read, writer Jessica Stillman poses the question:

Can writing Just a Sentence a Day Make You Happier?

Citing Author Gretchen Rubin, she writes, “You might think such short entries aren’t enough to make any difference in your life, but Rubin insists that this idea is both manageable and impactful. “One sentence is enough. When I look back on it years later, that one sentence really does keep memories vivid–it really does bring back the past–which is one of the things you really want a journal to do,” she says.” (source).

If I were to recap April using a sentence per day, my journal may look something like this:

 

1 Easter Sunday means remembering Jesus and spending time with Family.

2  Monday  It was a great weekend filled with activities!

3 Tuesday I love springtime. 

4 Tuesday “Giant Steps are What You Take Walking on the Moon” ~ The Police

Watched a crreepy movie with LB… TITAN (fictional story about preparing for life on one of Saturn’s Moons).

5 Wednesday My Quarterly Mary Kay Order arrived today.

6 Friday The Usual Friday Dinner and A Movie Date Night.

#LittlePizzasandLookWho’sTalking

7 Saturday Cleaning my closet is good for my soul.

#3HeftyBagsFull

8 Sunday I love to have dinner with Friends at La Nopolera!

9 Monday Peace and quiet all alone at the office today.

#EveryonesOffButMe

10 Tuesday Apparently I like yellow.

11 Wednesday There is a lake in my yard.

12 Thursday Give me a sign.

13 “It’s Friday the 13th. Just a warning before you make any weekend arrangements for wood cabins by lake.” ~unknown.

Little pizzas and movie with LB.  Not a Jason flick.

14 Saturday It’s going to be a long weekend! 

#iHaveMondayOff!

15 Sunday Help me Rhonda!

16 Monday Brunch in St. Augustine is the best.

17 Tuesday Back to work I go.

18 Wednesday I’m thankful for my job.

19 Thursday I Love baking.

20 Friday I usually have a doppelganger.

21 Saturday I’ve ordered my Kentucky Derby hat!

22 Sunday It’s a perfect day for a Bird Rescue and a Ballet Recital.

Today LB and I enjoyed both.

23 Monday Hi Ho Hi Ho its off to work I go.

24 Tuesday Gardening is good for you.

And that is just what I did after work today.  Thank you for the amaryllis Wendy!

25 Wednesday She said, soo… do you have any new ducks at your house?

While walking around outside looking at flowers, Lydia inquired about the possibility of Glammy having any new toy (rubber) ducks.

So I ordered some ducks.

26 Thursday The lady behind me is an owl.

At The Voice of Romance Tour 2018 Johnny Mathis, a fan was heard to say “WOO” several times per song.

27 Friday I’m feeling like a Loser but that’s okay.

28 Saturday Dinner @ Olé with a side of karaoke.

I didn’t post my review of the Atlantic Boulevard Restaurant, but I won’t likely visit again.

29 Sunday Mulch Makes it Better.

30 Monday I’d rather be at the beach.

 

Although one sentence may be enough, occasionally I feel I need to elaborate with hashtags, links, and a picture here and there.  I agree that it is a good idea to remember and appreciate the little things in life.

 

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Fave Spring Color

Once again, I have The Blended Blog to thank as they have provided me with a subject for my little blog.

Wednesdays on TBB will be style perspectives from various ladies that contribute to that site.  For the next several weeks, the topics that will be covered are listed below:

Obviously today’s discussion is all about:

Fave Spring Color

If you assume that I am typical, you may guess that I have chosen a soft and delicate springtime pastel.  Or, if you know me very well, you may guess that I have chosen black.

Neither is the case.

For spring 2018 I am stepping out of the box.  I have selected a color of which I have very little in my closet collection.

It is audacious.

It is fresh.

It is…

[drum-roll here]

MEADOWLARK!

More simply put… Yellow.

It is What’s Happening

The swatch above is directly from the Pantone site and you can see all of the spring 2018 color palate by clicking here.

Pantone describes Meadowlark as bold and lively, a confident and outgoing bright yellow shade that highlights the spring 2018 season, glistening with joy and illuminating the world around us (source).

Although I have merely 3 items in my closet that compare to this color…

it is my favorite for this season and I intend on procuring other items in yellow before I sashay into summer.

Here are some of the options that I am considering from LOFT:

I’ve been shopping at venus.com for a long time.  Here are a couple of cute yellow options from Venus:

Happy Shopping!

 

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Friday Favorites

Just when I think I couldn’t be any happier to see Friday… I become happier than ever to see Friday!

Favorite #ONE

Living in Florida!

After a brief chat with a colleague in Missouri today, it was brought to my attention [once again] that I am blessed to be living in the sunshine state!

Although we are expecting rain tomorrow night, there will likely be more beautiful weather than not this season!

 

Favorite #TWO

Spending time with this little angel

Yesterday she spent some time with her Mema, but still wanted to see Glammy and pick flowers.  We walked around the yard for a while and talked about the flowers, and picked a few.

Glammy was the lucky recipient of these

 

Favorite #THREE

Elf

This week LB sent me this text:

Looking forward to December 23, 2018!

 

Favorite #FOUR

Carrot Cake Trifle

It’s FINALLY out of my house!

And unfortunately we didn’t take a picture…

OMG what is wrong with me???

You can look at this one.  It is similar.

I made the Carrot Cake Trifle as one of our Easter Sunday Dinner desserts this week.  We had so much food that I had half of this delectable concoction left over.  It served as LB’s 9:00PM dessert every night and each time I scooped up a dish for him, I took a bite myself.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Carrot Cake Mix & required ingredients
  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 sticks of softened butter
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 16 oz. Cool Whip
  • Chopped walnuts

Easiest dessert recipe ever!  Prepare the carrot cake according to package directions, allow to cool and cut into cubes.  Mix together cream cheese and butter.  Add powdered sugar and vanilla.  Combine mixture with Cool Whip.  Layer in trifle dish with carrot cake and walnuts.  OMG delicious!

Obviously this is not helping me in my quest to be swimsuit ready by Memorial Day.

 

Favorite #FIVE

Hoda and Kathie Lee

Happy 10th anniversary!

I’ve been watching the 4th hour of the TODAY show (recorded) for SEVERAL years!

I love Hoda because she is happy, full of life, and tough as nails!

I love Kathie Lee because she is blunt, beautiful, and filled with conviction!

This is my favorite show to watch while I’m on the treadmill everyday and I feel like both ladies are my friends.  If I entered their contest for FAN OF THE WEEK (or any other special occasion) I’m sure I would win!

LOVE these Ladies!

https://gph.is/2pZetPD

 

Congratulations!

 

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TBB ASKS April ~ Spring

It is TBB ASKS day!

Because it is the first Monday of the month, [and because I haven’t finished my post about the weekend], today I’m linking up with The Blended Blog for the monthly Q&A.

1. What 3 colors remind you most of spring?

2. What is the first thing you add to your wardrobe in spring?

This year it was new shoes

3. What is the first wardrobe item you ditch in spring?

Sweaters.

All my sweaters are neatly folded and placed on the top shelf in my closet.

  Won’t be needing those until December

4. Who mows the grass where you live?

LB is head of mowing operations because he does it better than I.

5. What’s spring like where you live?

Today it is partly sunny 86°/61°, tomorrow it is supposed to rain 84°/62°, Wednesday there will be PM thunderstorms 79°/49°, Thursday mostly sunny 69°/51°, Friday partly cloudy 84°/57°.

Each day is a new adventure

 

6. What’s your favorite thing about spring?

Warm days and cool nights

 

7. Are you a spring cleaner?

I’m an all-season cleaner

 

8. Are you a baseball fan?

When the Cubs made it to the World Series last year, I watched every game.  Other than that, I haven’t followed any major league teams in a long time.

 

9. Tulips or Daffodils?

I love tulips and LB knows it!He surprised me with these tulips and I will do my best to keep them alive.

10. Favorite outdoor spring activity?

Being out in the sun

11. Flowers in the ground or in pots?

I have several potted plants, however in the ground is a healthier option at my house.

The dogwood is doing very well.  So far!

12. Favorite bird?

Robins

When I see these little guys hopping around in my yard, I know spring has arrived!

13. Car wash or wash vehicles at home?

There have been occasions when a personal car was necessary, but for the most part our cars will get a run through the car wash.

14. When do you pull out your sandals?

Some sandals are out year round, others will come out with the shorts.

 

 

 

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