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Friday, January 12, 2018

Friday Favorites

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I am so glad the week is almost over. It hasn't been a bad week, but it was my first full week at work in what seems like forever. Thankfully, we have another three day weekend ahead of us. I plan to spend a lot of time with my family and hopefully squeeze in a snowboarding day if it would actually snow here. Here me snow gods, please snow!

The girls school is open on Monday, so we are taking them in and either snowboarding, taking a hike or having a day with just Rory and I. I can't wait!

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. I posted a picture the other night (on IG) when I made chicken tikki masala in my Instant Pot. I was a little worried I wouldn't love it because every time I make it from a jar that everyone swears by, I am not a big fan of it. But Jenn from Going the Distance posted this on her IG and I knew I had to try it. And let me tell you, it is good. Like really good. It won't replace my favorite local Indian spot, but we will be adding this to our rotation.

The recipe comes from Savory Tooth. I made it exactly like the directions said to except I used a bit more greek yogurt because I was too lazy to measure it out and take a bit of the yogurt out. I read some of the reviews and some people thought it was either too much garam masala or that the garam masala was gritty. I didn't have this problem. I bought my garam masala at Whole Foods. I like the flavor of garam masala as I use it in another favorite dish (roasted cauliflower and chickpeas on pita bread with an avocado creama), but if you aren't sure, maybe cut down to 3 tsp in the SAUCE. I paired mine with basamati rice and garlic naan from Trader Joes (the frozen ones). So good.
Chicken Tikki Masala in the Instant Pot

TWO. I may have mentioned this here before or maybe not, but I loved unicorns growing up. I think it stemmed from my love of Rainbow Bright growing up. I still have a VHS of Rainbow Bright. Now to find a way to share it with the girls. Anyways, one of my friends showed me some unicorn leggings for the girls and I am in LOVE to say the least. I sooo want to buy these for the girls, but I don't think I can get away with it right now since we just had Christmas AND the girls birthday. So these will stay on my wish list for a bit longer. Maybe for Valentine's Day? Can I justify it to my husband then? But seriously, how cute are these? And they come in long which is perfect for my girls.
Unicorn Leggings

THREE. Speaking of other things that I want to buy, these Toms are at the top of my list. They look so cute and I feel like I would get a lot of wear out of them. I want them in brown as well.
Toms booties

FOUR. Have any of you tried Third Love bras? I have seen ads for them everywhere and I love the idea of them, but just not sure I want to pull the trigger on a $68 bra. Yes I know you can try it for 30 days and if you don't love it, you can return it, but I also fear that I will love it and then have to replace all my current bras which is two (one black and one nude), but that is still an investment. 

I took their sizing and fit quiz to see which was best for me and I got the classic t-shirt bra. So please if you have used them, please message or email me so I can hear your thoughts before buying or not buying.

FIVE. If you haven't entered the $500 Amazon gift card giveaway, go here to do so. I know I would love $500 to Amazon. Then I can buy the booties above plus everything else on my wish list. And maybe share some.
Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

SIX. I have good news....my favorite bloggers and I are continuing our monthly Girl Chat link up. We came up with some new topics and a new graphic. Our first Girl Chat of January is Thursday January 18th and the topic is Reintroductions. This gives us all to the chance to reintroduce ourselves, get to know our fellow bloggers even more and get to know new bloggers. I hope you will join us next Thursday. And don't worry, I will send out a reminder next week. Also note: we changed our link up date to the third Thursday of the month!
Girl Chat link up

Girl Chat link up topics

I am linking up with April, A Little Bit of Everything, Meet @ the Barre and Cup of Tea.

22 comments :

  1. Those unicorn leggings are the cutest thing!! Happy Friday!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. Yes they are. I want them for myself. Ha. Have a great weekend!

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  2. those leggings and boots are so cute! Excited about your monthly linkup! Have a great weekend friend!

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  3. The first full week back -- always tough! I'm definitely going to give that Instant Pot recipe a try... that's one of our favorites. I'd love to join this link up! Look forward to it!

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  4. LOVE those leggings! I want them in my size, haha!!! I kept waffling about the instant pot and missed the awesome deals a month ago, totally kicking myself because I only hear amazing things! I will be scooping one up next time they are on sale! Have a good weekend!!

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  5. Girl, you have me wanting those Toms boots soooo bad! They are adorable. Yep, it's decided, I'm ordering. LOL. Aww Rainbow Bright was so great! You are even GREATER!!! Happy Weekend beautiful!

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    1. Me too. They are soooo cute. I need to bite the bullet and order them too. They would go with everything. Have a great weekend as well!!!

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  6. That link-up looks like so much fun! And yay for your Instant Pot! Crock Pot Chicken Tikka was my son's very first table meal when he was a baby - he still loves it!

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  7. Those Toms look great. Actually they are what I'm looking for but with a higher leg part and slightly lower heel! Have fun on Monday!

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  8. excited for girl chat! And I need an instant pot. I keep seeing Jenn and you with it and I am jealous. Those leggings. I wish E loved girlie things. Maybe I could get her to wear those.

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  9. Oh my word - those girls TOTALLLLLY need those leggings. Heck, I want those leggings.
    have a great time with your honey in the snow!!!

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  10. I am in for the link up, sounds fun! Yay for a free day for just you and Rory! I am sending y'all snowy vibes! Have a fab weekend!

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  11. I am so jealous of your three day weekend. We don't have a holiday off here until Memorial Day :( I am looking forward to our link up! Enjoy your weekend! Sierra~Beautifully Candid

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  12. Those booties are soooo cute! Enjoy your long weekend!

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  13. I've been thinking about getting an Insta Pot. Everyone I know that has one loves it. I'm looking forward to your Thursday link-up. I've been looking for some more link-ups to join!

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  14. Those Toms are so cute!! And omg those leggings!!!!! I think Zoe totally needs a pair!!! She loves unicorns :) If you try those bras, report back to us! I have seen them all over too.

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  15. I will have to pull the plug and get an instant pot as well! So many good recipes out there using it. And yes, I’ve been hesitant to make the move on the third love as well

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  16. Oh my goodness! Those pants! The girls need them.

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  17. oh those unicorn leggings are so cute!

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  18. So sorry you had a rough week, hope this one is better for you! And oh my gosh I cannot get over those darling unicorn leggings! Those are a must-have!! Have a fabulous week :)


    xoxo,
    Amanda
    misslulupearlblog.blogspot.com

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    1. They are the cutest leggings. I can't wait to get them for my girls. I hope you had a great week.

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