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Friday, May 24, 2019

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Can I just complain for a minute? It is May and this month started off with beautiful weather, but now we are just having crap weather. It has been raining for days and we even had some snow here. No thanks. We are supposed to go camping this weekend and next weekend starts our annual Graeagle trip and the weather isn't looking good. I think we need the weather gods to push these systems out quickly and allow the warmth to come back. I want to have a fun and warm trip.

Anyways, onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. So I have had my Fitbit Versa or about 5 months now and on Sunday evening, it started freaking out a bit. It was scrolling through my steps, calories and beats per minute. It also said I was burning about 4,000 calories a day. That would be nice if it were true. Anyways, I did a soft and hard reset on it, I charged it and let it be for that night.

I put it back on on Monday morning and by the time we were in the car driving to work, it went crazy again. But this time, it started workouts and said my heart rate was at 202 bpm while driving in the car. I was the passenger. By 3 pm, it died completely and wouldn't charge or turn on.

Luckily, I went on Fitbit's chat that morning to figure out what I can do. My Fitbit is still under warranty because it has a year warranty on it. They asked me a few questions and then sent me an email for my options. I could get a new replacement or 50% off another Fitbit. I chose the brand new one of my Versa since I really do love it. I love how it tracks this accurately, it tracks my sleep, my workouts and it has the best alarm.

So I am without my watch and I feel naked without it. But just know that Fitbit has amazing customer service. This is the one that I have.
Fitbit Versa

TWO. So speaking of camping, we needed a few new items and I thought I would share them here with you all. First, we needed new sleeping bags for the girls. No they won't be sleeping in a tent with us. They get the luxury of sleeping in my parents RV. But they really needed new sleeping bags for our Graeagle trip. The girls sleep on these mattresses (they are amazing. We have taken them everywhere.) and have used their Melissa and Doug sleeping bags in the past, but we need those for the girls recital which is the following weekend. And they need to leave them with the school in the meantime. So we bought new ones. Rory and I did a bunch of research and these seems to be the best fit for us. The only thing that I don't like is they are hand wash. 
The Shrunks Toddler Blow Up Mattress with Sides

The girls currently have these sleeping bags which are perfect for their recital, for cabin camping or sleepovers.
Melissa and Doug Kids Sleeping Bags

And these are their new sleeping bags.
Teton Sports Celsius Junior Kids Sleeping Bags

THREE. And speaking of camping in a tent, Rory and I needed new mattresses or something to sleep on. We traditionally have slept on the queen size blow up mattress which is fine, but not comfortable when you have a 6'2" husband sleeping next to you. Plus it deflates a bit as you sleep on it. So I looked around and we bought ourselves a camping mattress pad each. These got amazing reviews, are long enough for my husband and they are self inflating.
Wellax Ultra Self Inflating Sleeping Pad

FOUR. So I have been trying to be good and not go out and get a latte everyday. It is hard. I love my lattes and I am not the biggest fan of just a cup of coffee. I like it fancified. Is that even a word?

But I need to be better about my coffee drinking, so I went to the local restaurant supply store and bought some vanilla syrup (you can buy it on amazon here). If you have a restaurant supply store in your area, I would go. We get our everyday compostable take-out containers that I use for our lunches there. We also get paper plates (compostable), food and what not. It is like a Costco, but for restaurant and food supplies. Anyways, I got my syrup and a pump there for really cheap along with some more take-out containers.

Ok, back to what I was saying. So when I get to work, we make coffee and then I add a pump of the vanilla to my very large cup of coffee (I am talking my cup is enough for 4 to 5 cups at a time. But I usually do 2 to 3.) and then add cream and then the coffee. But I upped my game even more with a milk frother. I got it on Amazon and it is amazing, cheap and works soooo well. Now I get a coffee latte at work daily and I am not missing my lattes as much. Don't worry, I still get them on the weekends.
MilkBoss Milk Frother
MilkBoss Milk Frother


FIVE. Have you heard about Rocksbox? I am sure you have. But if you haven't, then let me tell you a little about it. You sign up and create your wish list profile. You first answer what kind of jewelry you like and dislike. Then it builds a big list of items they think you will like. You can pick a bunch of jewelry and add it to your wish list. Then they will choose three items to send to you. You can go online before it ships and swap out pieces as well. So if you have an event coming up and you want something specific or fancy, you can add that. They will then ship you out three pieces of jewelry and you can keep them as long as you would like. It is basically like renting the jewelry. Then you send back the pieces that you don't want and you can keep any that you do want. You get your styling credit added back to that purchase (so $21 off) and then they will send you another box.

For my first box, I got two Kendra Scott pieces (a necklace and earrings) and then Avarose earrings. I wore the Kendra Scott necklace the following day and I have plans for the earrings coming up. 

If you want to try it out, the first month is free with my code sparklesandlattesxoxo 
 Rocksbox

 Rocksbox

I am linking up with AprilA Little Bit of EverythingMeet @ the Barre and Becky.

Have a great weekend!

14 comments :

  1. Glad to hear your review about Rocksbox! I've heard good things. I need a sleeping bag for H for our upcoming vacation! Hope the weather clears up soon for you. :)

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    1. This is a great bag for kids. It will fit them until they are 66 inches and it is meant for colder temperatures. And thank you. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  2. I had a lot of problems with my fitbit and eventually switched to my apple watch. however it sometimes gives me like 3000 resting calories for no apparent reason!

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    1. Really? I want an Iwatch, but you have to charge them too often and you don't get to see your sleep patterns as much. Ugh.

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  3. I had a lot of issues with my Fitbit, and that's when I actually switched to Garmin, which I love! I'm glad you were able to replace it with a new one though! Also, we have those exact toddler travel beds and my kids love them! Happy three-day weekend!

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    1. I had a Garmin Vivoactive and I hated it. Well I loved it at first, but I went through three of them before giving up on it. I had them send me a "refurbished one" after mine stopped working and then a brand new one and they both lasted about 6 months. Ugh. I just want a reliable one. Ugh. they are the best beds, right?? Have a great weekend!!!

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  4. LOVE those Kendra Scott earrings and I've been looking into a FitBit so it's good to know you like the Versa. Hope the weather gods turns in your favor girl!! Have a great weekend!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams 

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  5. Our weather has been iffy for weeks.. hope you have nice weather soon.

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  6. OHHH - I am now on a mission - I bought a milk frother & have lost it - I dont think I've ever used it - i'm doing that for my Friday night now!! haha
    That scares me now about the Fitbit - I was actually looking at that one - my Garmin is starting to go crazy on me too - but its 3 years old so its time to start looking for a new one

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  7. I had a fitbit that I loved back in the day but I switched over to an apple watch and never looked back. I do have to agree, fitbit did have amazing customer service and they sent me a new one when I was having issues with mine and didn't even ask me for my old one back.

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  8. Awesome little roundup! Thanks for sharing!

    xx
    Stella Cadente

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  9. Hope you had a great holiday weekend! Our weather has been all over the place but the past week it's been hot and humid and so many storms. I don't have a fitbit but glad to hear they have good customer service. Sierra Beautifully Candid

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