This isn’t a grievance, nonetheless, as a result of except for feeling behind on all issues work-related, the novelty of snow in Charlotte wasn’t misplaced on our crew one bit (see under)! Although most of will probably be melted and snow play can be a factor of this previous this weekend, we completely made essentially the most of it whereas it lasted.
As for this weekend, since we’ll be at a marriage on Valentine’s Day subsequent Saturday, we’re planning on doing our annual Valentine’s Day mission per week early with the boys. It’s really one in every of our household’s absolute favourite traditions and all of us get so excited for it yearly! I hope to share a weekend recap on the weblog on Monday however till then, carry on scrolling to take a look at this week’s spherical of favorites!
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This one needed to declare the highest spot on at this time’s listing of favorites as a result of it felt like such a deal with to us! We all the time cross our fingers for one first rate snow a 12 months within the Charlotte space and sadly haven’t had a lot to write down house in regards to the previous few years. Nicely, snow overdelivered final weekend and we received a full foot — essentially the most in 20+ years! We spent hours and hours exterior, sledding our hearts out!
The large youngsters had been all about discovering or constructing jumps on the hills so they may “catch air” and ya know Rhett wasn’t far behind. Ryan and I do know this snow can be one we speak about for years to come back because it’s not prone to repeat anytime quickly!
(Crimson + Pink Plaid / Sort Spirit Coronary heart Plaid / Stitched Coronary heart)
Final 12 months for my birthday my good friend Carrie gave me my first Geometry kitchen towel. I didn’t pay attention to the model of the kitchen towel at first, however as I started utilizing it, I shortly discovered myself telling her how a lot I beloved it! Because it seems, Geometry towels are a little bit of a factor and I can see why. They’re tremendous mushy, very absorbent and by no means wrinkle. They’re additionally quick-drying and wash nicely. I put just a few on my Christmas want listing and my mother gifted me a pair vacation kitchen towels by Geometry this 12 months, too!
I used to be bummed to place my Christmas kitchen towels away and after I noticed Lindsay share their Valentine’s Day assortment, I ordered just a few extra (one as a present). They add a little bit practical pleasure to our kitchen and I really like them!
After sharing my Valentine’s Day order on Instagram, Geometry handed a coupon code alongside to me to share ought to any of you want to strive their towels: PBFINGERS will prevent 15% sitewide. (I truly used it earlier this week to order kitchen towels as one in every of my “favourite issues” for our upcoming annual Galentine’s Favourite Issues Evening + I used it to order myself one in every of their butter blankets after seeing Lindsay rave about hers a lot!)
Speak about a real social media development. I by no means thought I’d see the phrases “sweet” and “salad” collectively however social media has a means of creating absolutely anything a actuality nowadays. I noticed this development pop up a pair years in the past round Valentine’s Day when individuals would mix a bunch of crimson and pink candies as a enjoyable little deal with and name it a “sweet salad.” I knew our boys would find it irresistible (I imply what child wouldn’t!?) and when Ryan returned from his India journey with a bunch of baggage of a few of our favourite gummy treats he grabbed on the London airport throughout a layover, we made it occur!
Of course it was an enormous hit however I believe it was particularly yummy due to the sweet we used. England is aware of find out how to do gummy sweet, I’m telling you! After one in every of Ryan’s coworkers turned him onto the glory that may be a bag of Percy Pigs throughout a previous enterprise journey, they’re a must-buy for Ryan to convey again to our household every time he travels by way of London. And I’ve excellent news: Goal very lately began promoting one form of Percy Pig gummy sweet (among the finest ones!) should you’re searching for a barely distinctive, completely scrumptious and dye-free deal with to incorporate in a little bit one’s Valentine’s Day basket this 12 months!
Over the course of the previous few weeks, my North Face boots have been performing some heavy lifting within the ice and snow. I initially purchased them over the summer season for our Alaska household trip and have solely grown to additional admire them for his or her heat, consolation and snow/waterproof capabilities. I’ve been slipping them on a pair occasions a day for my walks exterior with the canines because it’s nonetheless moist and snowy and so they’ve been incredible. I’ve worn them to stroll 5+ miles and can’t recover from how comfy they’re, particularly for snow boots which may usually really feel a little bit too stiff or too heavy on my ft.
Style: Thriller / My score: B+
This ebook utterly sucked me in and after I was midway by way of I discovered myself happy to appreciate I had NO concept as to how the primary thriller would unravel. (Quick ahead and it was a little bit unsatisfying to be trustworthy, nonetheless as somebody who finds most thriller novels very solvable, I did like not feeling just like the ebook was overly predictable in that side.) It’s a thriller ripe with secrets and techniques, household drama, love and magic and it’s additionally a ebook I completely flew by way of.
From Amazon: Emery Blackwood’s life modified without end the night time her finest good friend was discovered lifeless and the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her. Years later, she is doing what her teenage self swore she by no means would: residing a quiet existence on the misty, distant shores of Saoirse Island and operating the household’s enterprise, Blackwood’s Tea Shoppe Natural Tonics & Tea Leaf Readings. However when the island, rooted in folklore and magic, begins to indicate indicators of unusual happenings, Emery is aware of that one thing is coming. The morning she wakes to search out that each single tree on Saoirse has turned shade in a single night time, August returns for the primary time in fourteen years and reveals the previous that the city has tried desperately to overlook.
August is aware of he’s not welcome on Saiorse, not after the night time all the things modified. As a fireplace raged on on the Salt household orchard, Lily Morgan was discovered lifeless at nighttime woods, shaking the bedrock of their tight-knit neighborhood and branding August a assassin. When he returns to bury his mom’s ashes, he should confront the individuals who turned their backs on him and face the one wound from his previous that has by no means healed—Emery. However the city has multiple cause to need August gone, and the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden guarantees spanning generations threaten to disclose the reality behind Lily’s mysterious dying as soon as and for all.
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- Lengthy Amazon Vest (One among my most-worn winter purchases. I really like the lengthy size and heat but in addition the power to have my arms free.)
- Eby Briefs (My underwear is now 95% Eby — I really like these seamless briefs as a result of they keep in place and don’t slip. Presently on sale for five for $60.)
- No Make-up Make-up Duo (The looks-so-natural-feels-so-light make-up that blew me away. A tiny bit goes a good distance and works as a basis/concealer/color-corrector. I do assume the brush is essential with this one because it gathers the proper quantity of product and applies it in a means that nearly appears airbrushed.)
- Amazon Exercise High (I really like the excessive neck on this one and the super-soft material.)
- BruMate Tumbler (My go-to water bottle for journey + mother life after I can’t lug round my 64-oz monstrosity. Why I prefer it: Leak-proof + Mushy silicone straw exterior with a chrome steel straw inside + Useful little deal with +Retains water chilly)
- RUTI On the Unfastened Pants (Certainly my most-worn pants of fall/winter. I like the super-flattering match, the light-weight + breathable material that feels comfy sufficient to stroll in for miles + the choice to leggings for a pulled-together look in on a regular basis informal mother life. Code PBFINGERS15 saves 15%)
- SkinnyTaste Excessive Protein Cookbook (I’ve beloved each single recipe I’ve made out of this one!)
- Quince Outsized Boyfriend Cardigan (The right layering piece. I’ve it in grey and cream. You may even see it on right here and right here.)
- ARMRA Colostrum (I take this each day to assist immune well being, intestine well being, lean muscle mass, help in restoration, hair/pores and skin heath, and so forth. It’s a powerhouse complement! Code PBFINGERS saves 15%)
- Corkcicle Water Bottle Sling Bag (The bag I by no means knew I wanted! I take it on each stroll and it simply holds my water bottle, keys, cellphone, canine treats and canine poop luggage.)
QUESTION OF THE DAY
What’s one factor making you smile this week?
