This Week & Every Day

I have seen a lot of fabulous things that could be my favorites from Pinterest for the week,

but none as great as these...

I have so much...

to be thankful for...

each and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pick Me Ups

Although I find myself feeling a little under the weather this week, these fun ideas have found a way to make me feel shall I say, 'better!'  Enjoy what I love this week!



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I mean, seriously...could not be any cuter.

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I will have this one day.  Soon.

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You would not find one piece of orange clothing in my closet,

but would buy this in a second.

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Yes, I do realize I post a lot of ideas with these guys.

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And the best for last...chocolate chip cookie pie.  Oh my.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Nothing Deep

But instead, things off the top of my head...

Saw at least a dozen homes with Christmas decorations going up today.  Some even have them lit tonight.  What happened to Thanksgiving?

No one warned me that having a 4 year old and a 2 year old would be way harder than 2 under 2. 

Movies you need to see:  Crazy, Stupid, Love...The Kids Are Alright...and Love & Other Drugs.  The first one being my absolute new favorite movie.  And if you happen to be a fan of PBS (don't ask)...find Downton Abbey and watch the whole first season before the new one starts in January.  It's fantastic.

Saw a woman carrying a small dog in a Baby Bjorn this week.  I'm all for a man and his best friend, but come on, really?

Had our 3rd Annual 'Thanksgiving Before Thanksgiving' at a good friend's this weekend.  We are always with our families for the actual holiday, so we started having a 'friends Thanksgiving' beforehand...a fabulous idea because it's not fair to only have all of that deliciousness on one day. 

Any chance anyone out there watches Sarah's House on HGTV?  I've been searching everywhere for when the new season starts, but can't seem to come up with anything...

Is it just me, or do higher powers have a plan for each family to have two extremely opposite children...I really cannot even comprehend how drastically different they are-it's scary-and it may quite possibly make me lose my sanity.

Bug has the day off from preschool on Tuesday due to Election Day.  I know it sounds silly, but I am so excited to have her home for an extra day this week (even despite my comment about the 4 & 2 year olds above!)...and although Kater-tot has settled in nicely to Bug being away, I still miss her so much when she's gone.

Going on a mini 'detox' until Thanksgiving Eve. I'm 2 days in.  18 more to go. This should be good. Stop laughing-haha. It's in writing, so I am now being held accountable...

Fun happenings today...two long-time friends, both named Jennifer, both became moms to baby boys this morning...best wishes to them and their new additions!

I can't get enough of this weather...fall is definitely my favorite season...70 degree days full of sunshine, cool nights that are perfect for a fire in the backyard, beautiful leaves covering everything...it's the best. 

Takin' It Back

Tangled. Cars. Even Toy Story.  Fabulous, well-written, and hilarious...but just not the same. 

On this cold and rainy fall day, Bug and I 'snuggled up' (her new favorite phrase) on the couch together and we took it back to the old school.  No princesses, no evil queens, no princes to live happily ever after with. 

A Classic. 101 Dalmations. She loved it. Her exact words, 'This is the funniest movie I ever seen!'

Peter Pan, Bambi, The Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, The Rescuers, Fox and the Hound, Pinocchio, Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo, Robin Hood.  They're all awesome, but tend to be forgotten...why is that?  They appeal to both boys and girls, teach great life lessons, what's not to love?

And it just so happens that the Disney Channel is showing The Aristocats tomorrow, another one of my favorites from back in the day...so you now know where we (or at least I!) will be at 12:30...

Happy Weekend, friends!

What I Love This Week

I have found myself staying off the computer lately because this website is like an addiction.  I can't get enough of it...  Pinterest has by far taken over as my new favorite pastime.  It's a giant billboard of anything and everything you could ever imagine.  You type the first thought that comes to mind and bam...3 seconds later you have an endless page of pictures and ideas to scroll through.
I am actually proud to say that I have put to use many of the great recipes and ideas I've come across so far.  The pumpkin cream cheese spread from a couple weeks back was amazing.  I put together the car bags that I posted below and used them for a road trip over the weekend and they were perfect for the girls.  We made the caramel apple cider cookies last week...all I can say is wow.  And as you know, the pumpkin puree helped to make the best-ever pumpkin spice latte!  Take a look at what I found this week...

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I knew these would come in handy someday!

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Two of my favorites:  grilled cheese & pesto.  Yum.

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Now if only I could wear this to 'work' everyday...

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What I like to call 'crap baskets'...

an attempt to keep all the kids stuff in somewhat of an organized fashion when traveling.

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And after finding myself among one of the people caught in that crazy October snowstorm this weekend,

this makes me think of what is right around the corner!

So cute-but I'm so not ready for it!