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Friday, March 19, 2021

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! This weekend is my mother-in-laws birthday and next week is my husband's birthday. So we have a lot of celebrating to do.

ONE. I recently found the NYX Shine Loud Lip Shine. Say that 5 times fast. Anyways, I saw it all over Instagram how you can wear this all day and it won't get on your mask. I went to three different Ulta stores to find it in a non obscene color. And the closest I found was hot pink. I did buy it since I had a huge credit on Ulta and I tried it out a couple weeks ago on a Friday night when I had dinner with my friends. 

I didn't take a photo as the hot pink was bright. But I did pair it with clothes that worked with the hot pink. I wore my mask into the restaurant and when we left. I drank some wine, water, ate my food and wiped my mouth many times. And guess what...the lip shine never came off. It wasn't on my mask or on the napkin. Total winner.

It is pricey at $11.50 each, but that isn't bad when comparing it to Tarte or Dior which I love to wear both in their lip glosses.

I am on the hunt for another color like Trophy Life or Movin' Up. I will keep you posted. 

Have you tried the NYX Shine Loud Lip Shine?

NYX Shine Loud Lip Shine

TWO. I was going to make a whole post on Easter decor and some of the new items we got, but then decided to add them here since I don't have a ton of Easter decorations. I am slowly adding to our collection, but when some of my favorite home decor stores closed, I missed out on some amazing decorations.

Also, I haven't gotten out the metal baskets and empty eggs that I usually put around the house.

Felt Easter Egg Garland
I got this garland last year and I think it was from Pottery Barn.

Easter Decorations
The light up Easter eggs and bunnies are from Target (from a few years ago).

Easter Decorations
Easter egg and sign (Target from a few years ago), Easter egg candle (and it smells good!)

Bunny Garland
Bunny Garland (gift from my MIL)

Flower Garland (Target dollar spot)

Spring Wreath

Easter Bunny Tray
Easter Bunny Tray (This is my husbands from when he was a child)

Easter Stuffed Carrots
Easter Stuffed Carrots (I put these randomly around the house)

THREE. At my sister's baby shower, one of her friends got her this trail mix below as a snack for her at the hospital. She said they have snacked on this at work and told me it was sooo good. So I bought some at Costco and she was right. It has pretty much everything that I love in a trail mix...almonds, dried coconut, macadamia nuts, coconut macaroon almonds and dark chocolate drops. So good and pretty healthy for you.

Keto Trail Mix
Hoody's Keto Trail Mix (You can get it on Amazon, but it is way cheaper at Costco)

FOUR. I am always on the lookout for good t-shirts and tank tops. And that doesn't mean that they have to be expensive. I loved the American Eagle ribbed tanks last year and even some from Target. I saw that Wild Fable (at Target) had some new racerback tanks and the snaps actually open whereas my American Eagle buttons were just for show. I grabbed a black one and a beige one and they are amazing. They run small. I found this with the racerback tank I bought last year from Target (without the snaps) as well. I usually wear an extra small, but sized up to a medium in these. Plus I got them on sale for 20% off, so that makes them $6.40 each. Such a steal.

Wild Fable Raceback Tank

FIVE. Weekly funnies.



Kids these days. I LOVED the Sandlot!


This will be very real for everyone when things open back up.

This is my kind of meal planning. Minus all the fast food. I would just put money aside for my favorite lunch places.

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

26 comments :

  1. Hahaha Love the meal prep meme. Your Easter decor is cute. Especially like the Bunny Garland (gift from your MIL).

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    1. Sometimes that is how I feel. Especially after cooking for a year straight. I love that bunny garland. It is simple but cute!

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  2. I love your Easter decorations!! It is all so cute!

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  3. Ha ha, the meal prep meme cracked me up. I will have to try that NYX shine, I like the hot pink for Spring. You bunny Garland is precious. Have a great weekend.

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    1. It made me laugh especially after this last year. The hot pink works with some outfits. I do want to get a more subtle color that I can wear more often. I hope you had a great weekend too!

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  4. That trail mix does sound delicious! You have such cute Easter decor.

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    1. It was really good. We ate it all last week. And thank you. It is simple, but we enjoy it.

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  5. Oh I've been looking for a good ribbed button down tank like that... I haven't seen those at Target yet! THanks for the PSA! Also, that Sandlot meme. Hahahaha.

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    1. They were on sale too. Definitely size up in them, but they were perfect. I wore them a lot last week and plan to get more. I was telling my husband about that meme and he was laughing. Kids these days.

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  6. LOLOLOL at the fitness app gave up on me. That trail mix sounds amazing, I wish I had a Costco closer to me. I have seen several people talk about that lip gloss, I will have to check it out! Have a great weekend!

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    1. I feel like mine has given up on me lately so that meme was just too funny. The trail mix was really good. I was skeptical about the lip gloss, but it does work. Now I don't go out often so I will probably add a subtle color in my collection and call it a day.

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  7. That lip gloss sounds great. Maybe one day I'll actually need it!

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    1. I felt that way too, but we have started going out to eat a bit and it is fun to change it up.

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  8. That lip gloss sounds great! I'm breaking out the Easter decor today and looking forward to making the house feel festive. Yours looks so cute! Hope you have a good weekend!

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    1. It is pretty cool. I was skeptical but it works. I don't have a ton of Easter decor, but enough for now. I feel like it is tough to find good Easter decor. And thank you!!! I hope you had a great weekend!

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  9. I love Wild Fable at Target! They have some cute stuff!!

    Your Easter decorations are so pretty! All I have is something on my table and that's it. But I am about to head out to grab a few basket ideas for my daughter. :)

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    1. They really do. Plus when things are on sale, that is my jam!

      I don't have a ton either, but I try to add a bit each year. Halloween and Christmas is where I have most of my decorations.

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  10. I had to do a double take at that you're killin me smalls, too funny! I love all your easter decor! I have no motivation to decorate, now I do! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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    1. It is soo funny. I feel like kids wear things and don't even know the bands, shows, etc. That is a good one and I laughed about it. I don't have a ton of decor, but I do like to add some items in. I need to find more.

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  11. that Sand Lot meme.... that's hilarious. Kids are just lost anymore
    That bunny garland is so cute - looks like little peeps hanging there

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    1. Yes they are. I feel like a lot of kids wear things that they have no idea about. Like band t-shirts. I loved that meme and remember that movie so much. It does look like little Peeps hanging.

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  12. Love all your Easter decor! Oh my gosh, I am heading to Costco and grabbing that mix for sure! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend celebrating your mother-in-law and hubby!

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    1. Do grab it. It is sooo good. I love the bit of saltiness on everything. The macadamia nuts and coconut were my favorites. Thank you!

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  13. I need to get my Easter decor out! I like NYX so I will have to that lip shine. You have the best memes! Ummm, that fitness app one is totally me😆 Have fun celebrating this weekend!

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    1. I love NYX too. I have a few of their butter glosses. This is a good one, but I need more subtle colors. Ha. I am glad you enjoyed that meme. It has been me lately too.

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