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Friday, October 2, 2020

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday!

ONE. Are you like me and use something until it is falling apart and you keep using it for awhile after that? I am so guilty of this when it comes to certain things like luggage, beach totes and even those reusable shopping bags (like the ones you buy from Whole Foods). I had this clear bag that I got for free from Victoria Secret for spending something like $75. I have had it for about 10 year or more. It was my beach bag. It didn't close and you could see everything in it, but it just worked. Well after many years of use, the bottom is dingy and the straps are fraying to the point of breaking. I finally gave it up and got a new beach tote. This one has a magnetic closure (my other one didn't), it is larger, it has two extra large pockets on the outside and it is water resistant in the inside. It is perfect for our weekly beach use. And yes, we are still trying to squeak in as many beach days as we can before the weather turns. But how cute is this bag?

Stephanie Tan Beach Tote

TWO. Remember the Zella Jogger Pants that I wanted from the Nordstrom sale? Well last weekend I went to Nordstrom Rack and found them. They had them in Navy and Black, but I got the black. And I got them for about $35. Such a good deal. Always go to Nordstrom Rack after the Anniversary Sale.

Zella Taryn Luxe Jogger Pants

THREE. Now I am waiting for my Nordstrom Notes to hit my account, so I can buy this Teddy Bomber Jacket. How cute is it? I tried it on and it was very comfortable.

Z By Zella Teddy Bomber Jacket

FOUR. So last night I tried out a new dinner recipe and we loved it. If you love twice baked potatoes and Mexican food, then this combo is right up your alley. I used three larger sweet potatoes and then followed everything else and it turned out perfectly. Yum. And I paired it with some chips and homemade guacamole.

Twice Baked Mexican Sweet Potatoes

Some of my other favorite recipes that she has made/posted are:

Creamy Lemon Pasta paired with Peas Shallots and Bacon (on the side)

Famous Italian Chopped Salad

Vegetarian Greek Lemon Soup

Coconut Lime Shrimp

Cauliflower Gnocchi Skillet

FIVE. Weekly funnies.

This couldn't be more true.
Again, this is me. Maybe not the introvert so much, but yes to everything else.


This was basically us last weekend, but it was worth it.

If I had a little brother, I am sure he would have done this. I couldn't stop laughing at this. 

Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything and Becky. 

*This blog post is in collaboration with Nakturnal! 


28 comments :

  1. That beach bag is so fun! I always hit up Nordstrom Rack, even during the sale they had a few things for less than Nordstrom that were basically the same thing!! I am off to follow that account now because those potatoes look amazing!

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    1. Everything on her account has been really good. She also has this everything but the bagel dip and it is amazing. I just couldn't find the link. Nordstrom Rack is awesome.

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  2. That beach bag is great and super cute jogger pants I can totally see you in them! Those potatoes look so yummy. I hope you have the sweetest first weekend in October!

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    1. The potatoes were a hit though my husband said he thought it was more like a dip. I love the joggers and can't wait to wear them more. Have a great weekend too!

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  3. Oh my goodness, I have never thought to check Nordstrom Rack after the sale... I'm totally heading over there right now! Thank you!

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    1. They have the best deals right now. So many things were there that were on sale from the Anniversary sale. I hope you find your BD cardigan too!

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  4. Um, totally making those sweet potatoes now, I have some that were waiting for this recipe! I haven't been to the rack in ages, need to go check it out. Have a fabulous weekend, friend!

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    1. The Rack had so many great deals and things were there that were highly coveted at the Anniversary sale. Such good deals to be had. I need to go back and get my girls some boots there. Make the potatoes. They were so good. Rory did say that it was more like a dip for him, but still sooo good.

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  5. Those sweet potatoes look so good! I haven't been to a Nordstrom Rack in ages. I tend to do all my shopping online these days haha

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    1. They were really good. Rory said they were like a dip for him, but he ate his with tortilla chips. I definitely will be making them again. I don't online shop at the Rack since they charge shipping. But I do most of my shopping online and then sneak into the Rack sometimes. Have a great weekend.

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  6. I would like those joggers and jacket! The apple picking funny is so true.

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    1. They are comfy and I can't wait to add the jacket to my collection. It is soo true and we just did that.

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  7. I never thought of making stuffed sweet potatoes. They sound delicious.

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  8. Soak up that sun & warmth!!!!! If it weren't hunting season, I know we would still be out on the water with the boat for sure!

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    1. Oh I bet. I forgot the hunting season officially started. My dad will be going out soon I am sure.

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  9. I'm the same way with certain things - like weekender bags - I think I have an old VS one I use too!! Dying over all those meme's today - but also really feeling seen LOL1 xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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    1. Haha. I felt seen too! I just can't seem to throw things like bags away. I use them until way past its normal use.

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  10. That meme about the apple picking totally made me laugh!!!!
    Give me ALLLL the joggers. that's become my work uniform

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    1. It is soo true. We just did that. So sad to think about. I love joggers. They are sooo comfy!

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  11. I love your beach tote and bomber jacket. They are fab.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  12. I like that beach tote! I am always looking for reusable bags like this because they are multi-purpose! I can use this every season. Thanks for the inspo!

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    1. Thank you. I love that you can use this bag for all seasons too!

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  13. That tote is amazing! It can be for everyday, to the beach, the park! Thanks for the suggestion

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    1. You are very welcome. It is the perfect everyday tote!

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  14. I'm obsessed with that tote! And that delicious food pic, omg I NEED! Thanks for the suggestions!

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    1. It is a pretty one! You are very welcome. I love helping others out!

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