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Friday, October 16, 2020

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday everyone! Today is my childhood best friends birthday. Sadly, I haven't seen her in years, but we keep in contact through Instagram. And my fingers and toes are crossed that I can travel in the New Year and see her as I have a case that takes me to where she lives. It would be amazing to see her after this long.

Anyways, we don't have much planned this weekend. Today it is supposed to be a high of 72 and tomorrow 83. Our weather is just all over the place right now. But I am hoping that we can take the girls to a local pumpkin patch (one we go to every year) and grab a few colored pumpkins and check out the sights. What do you have planned this weekend?

Onto Friday favorites and happenings.

ONE. So everyone was hyped up about Prime Day this year since it took place over two days. I for once didn't need much. I looked for a Nespresso, but they sold out quickly. I also looked for some beauty products, but none of the things that I wanted were on sale. I also looked for toys for my kids and didn't see anything that grabbed my eye. 

I got three things from Prime Day. First up, a doorbell camera and outdoor camera. I have been wanting a doorbell camera for years, but we just never bought one. Now it seems like everyone has one and with so much package theft during covid, we finally got one. I was going to get the Ring 3 Plus, but after looking into them more, this one fits our needs more. Plus this one has a lot less complaints about it. It has a 32 GB storage or you can purchase a monthly cloud option for $2.99 per month. And it comes with a charger where you can charge it every 2 to 4 months. 

Rory wanted to add in another camera for our backyard and he found a combo, but after looking at the individual items, it was cheaper to purchase them separately. Instead of paying $159.99 plus tax, it was $115 including tax. 

Do you have a doorbell camera?

Conico Wifi Video Doorbell

Conico Outdoor Security Camera

TWO. I also got two of my favorite mascara primers. I use this everyday. I put one coat of it on my lashes, wait 30 seconds and then add on Tarte's Lights Camera Lashes. This primer is amazing and cheap. I got a Prime deal for two of them for $11.02 including tax. They are normally $6.89 each plus tax.

L'Oreal Paris Mascara Primer

THREE. So I have been thinking about getting a weighted blanket for a long time now. I can't sleep without covers, blankets, or sheets on me. I need that comforted feeling. I have heard a lot of good things about weighted blankets, like they help you go to sleep quickier, they help with anxiety, they give you comfort, and help you stay asleep. I was looking around on Prime Day for a weighted blanket, but never bought one. I have my eye on this one, but I also want your opinion. Do you have a weighted blanket that you like?

Weighted Blanket

FOUR. Weekly funnies.

This is soooo us every time we take family photos.
With some people I don't mind this, but other's I am like just text me back. Ugh.

This is life now.
Haha. This is not me, but I see some of my friends like this.

Yep!

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


24 comments :

  1. Great funnies! I love that L’Oreal primer too, I should’ve got that this week but I’m not funny with no self control, LOL! So every day is prime day. Have a beautiful weekend!

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    1. Hahaha. At least you can admit it. I love that primer so much! It is a good one. Have a great weekend!

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  2. Haha your funnies are on point. SO SO true about the family picture especially!!! I didn't buy a single thing on Prime day. Nothing caught my eye enough. I did shot the crap out of Target for toys though and have a huge chunk of Zoe's bday and Christmas done now! We have the Ring doorbell camera, and Wyze cameras throughout our house/looking outside. Chris got a weighted blanket a year or so ago. We ended up throwing it out when we moved. He got one that was pretty heavy and it was such a pain to use because it was just so heavy! It was snuggly when you were under it and felt good. But not enough to justify keeping it. When it fell on the floor it woke us both up, and it was hard for him to get in and out of bed to go to the bathroom and stuff in the middle of the night. If you are looking for one, dont go too heavy. I cant remember what he ordered, but man!

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    1. I need to get on Christmas and birthday shopping too. I just don't know what to get for the girls. I started making a list and I am going to head out today to buy some stuff, but I just don't know. I read that you need to have one that is no more than 10% of your body weight. And for beginners, 7% is ideal. I just don't want one too heavy or if I hate it. Ugh.

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  3. Haha, those memes. We are going to be taking our family pictures soon, and I'm hoping it goes okay. I always bribe our kids with donuts or some other treats if they behave so I can threaten them if they act up. Lol.

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    1. Hahah I do the same thing. I am not sure we are taking photos this year. Probably will take some randomly and not professional ones.

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  4. My kids want weighted blankets but I don't know what to get and I don't want to spend a ton! We have a ring doorbell that we won, it's pretty handy in knowing who's at the door if we're not home, but I still make the mistake of opening the door without checking sometimes!

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    1. I love the idea of telling my delivery guys where they can put the package if we are not home. That totally helps. I don't want to spend a ton on weighted blankets either.

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  5. I'm curious about the lash primer...what does it do for your lashes? Curious if I need to invest, though I usually have falsies. And those memes...I laughed out loud. SO FUNNY!

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    1. It primes them. So it makes your mascara work even better. It gives them more length and fullness. I used to wear falsies and now the combo of the primer and mascara is more than enough. They are really funny. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Happy birthday to your friend! That would be fun if you get a chance to visit. I didn't end up getting anything from Prime day since there wasn't much I needed either. Loving those funnies! Hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. Thank you. I really hope I do get to see her. It has been soooo many years. We do keep in touch a lot through IG and text, but it isn't the same. I hope you have a great weekend as well!

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  7. Lol to that last one! I find that a perk of Covid that I get to do that more and with Kevin! I have a Ring. It is wonky how it chooses to go off sometimes and not others, but I live on a very busy street. Happy Birthday to your friend! Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Right? That is sooo me lately. I love that I get to work from home still. It is the little things. Being home with Kevin is awesome. You guys get to build your relationship more. That is why I didn't chose the Ring. I heard similar things. Hopefully this one is good. And thank you. Have a great weekend too!

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  8. We do not have a doorbell camera and I only found one thing with Prime day sales- my kindle. But I don't have much of a Christmas list going either as everyone just seems to want gift cards or money. Love your funnies. I actually find family photos so stressful we've only had them taken 3 times!

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    1. We are not taking family photos this year. We will be just using a photo we capture out and about. I got my kindle last year during the Prime sale too!

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  9. I want a doorbell cam too!!!
    As one who has taken many a family pic - I can attest to that's exactly how it goes

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    1. It really does go that way. I finally got the doorbell cam and I can't wait to install it.

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  10. Omg that family pic meme. Dying haha it's so true! We love our Ring Doorbell! It's probably our favorite piece of tech, so I hope you love yours!

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    1. It is sooo true. We are not taking photos this year. We are just going to use one that we have family take. I really hope we love ours. We got it Saturday and are installing it today.

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  11. That would be amazing if you could get to see your childhood friend!! I hope it happens for you. You guys have a BEAUTIFUL weekend ahead! We had 60 and sun today, but tomorrow is supposed to be 33 and snow. :( One of those doorbell cams has been on my wishlist! Why didn't I think to check Prime Days?!

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    1. Oh wow. That is a huge change in temperature. We are going down into the 50s this week and I a bit excited. I do love warm weather, but I want some more Fall like temperatures. That doorbell cam has been on my list forever too. I just never pulled the trigger.

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