Friday Favorites and Mug Love Exchange

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It has been a weird and tough couple of weeks, but I finally feel like things are going back to normal. We have another home football game this weekend, Halloween coming up next week

ONE. Recently I participated in a blogger/IG exchange. I have participated in this exchange before and loved it. We exchanged mugs and other goodies. I was partnered with Bri Runde who blogs over at School in Our Slippers. Bri and I have been following each other for awhile, so when we were paired up, I was excited that I already "knew" my partner.

Bri is a mommy to four little ones including one who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She homeschools her children and I am in awe of all that she does. She is a rockstar. To see what I sent Bri, go check out her blog.

As for what I got...

 The girls immediately spotted the spiders and paper books and asked for them. Thank you so much Bri!

 It is no secret that I LOVE dark chocolate sea salt caramels, so this was right up my alley and I have eaten about half the bag already.

 This cup is perfect. It is extra large (momma needs her coffee), and I LOVE the colors.

My feet are awful and that is why I go get pedicures every 8 or so weeks, but this will be amazing for the in between times. I can't wait to use it.

TWO. We are off today celebrating Nevada Day. Instead of getting Columbus Day off, we celebrate Nevada Day which is the day that Nevada became a State. So hopefully we are sleeping in and doing something fun.

THREE. Ok, so I have posted a few things from this store before, but Vici is seriously my new favorite online store. They have two in the Bay Area, but since I don't live there, I just order online. And I order a lot lately. This week they sent me a deal for 25% off and free shipping, so I took them up on it. Even though I have a refund/gift card coming for something I returned (It was just too short of a shirt on my long torso). I picked up these two sweaters and I could have bought about 5 more plus this jacket I am dying to get. Plus they have 40% off all Sale items.

 Kassidy Striped Sweater (no affiliate)

Cashmere Zip Sweater (no affiliate)

FOUR. I bought myself a new handbag this weekend. I wasn't really planning on it, but my other one was already falling apart. The entire bottom was coming out and since I was in Las Vegas (for the funeral), I made a stop by Tory Burch and bought my first ever Tory Burch bag. I have other items from there, but never made the leap for a purse. It was expensive, but I hope to use this purse for a long time. 

FIVE. Speaking of Halloween, the girls got their costumes and are in love with them. They decided they wanted to be Rapunzel. They wanted to be Anna and Elsa, but when they saw the costumes, they didn't like the look of the dresses, so they picked out Rapunzel. Luckily, we read a Rapunzel book every week, so they at least know who she is. Now we need to introduce the move to them.

Rapunzel Disney Costume

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

Have a great weekend!