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Friday, November 12, 2021

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! Is anyone else still tired from the time change? Ugh, can we just get rid of daylight savings time? I love the feeling of "sleeping in" longer each work morning, but by the time 9 pm hits, I am tired and ready for bed. Which doesn't allow us to catch up on any of our shows that the girls can't watch...Dexter, Succession, etc. 

Speaking of shows, have you watched Only Murders in the Building with Martin Short and Steve Martin? It is so good. I did predict the killer, but not until the second or third to the last episode. But it still had me guessing the whole time. And if you love Steve Martin and Martin Short as much as I do (hello Father of the Bride), then this show is for you. It is on Hulu, but I feel like someone said you could watch it elsewhere. Google it.

Anyways, onto Friday favorites and happenings.

ONE. I buy advent calendars for the girls from their elf and last year I added one for Rory and I. I got them from World Market and I plan to get the girls one from there again. But in dark chocolate this time. Or even the ones I got for Rory and I last year.

Anyways, I have always wanted to try one of the wine/beer/liquor advent calendars, but never purchased one. I worried that I wouldn't want to have a glass of wine or a finger of scotch each night. But after seeing so many love them last year, I decided to buy one for myself.

I got mine at Total Wine and posted it on IG. I got a ton of responses (some local) saying that this set was so good last year. That everyone loved the wines in them and there was maybe two wines that they just liked and didn't love. I call that a win. 

I grabbed mine in person, but you can see if your local store carries them or they can be shipped to your house. 

Wine Advent Calendar

TWO. Last week, I linked up for the monthly Amazon Prime Purchases and shared the cutest dog sweater. Well after getting Walter groomed, we put on his new sweater and he loves it. And we love it. It is so soft, cozy and fits him so well. Plus the color/pattern we chose is very handsome. 

You decide on the size based on the girth of your dog. Walter is a chiweenie who is about 17 pounds and we got him a size small. It fits him perfectly. He had the green one for two years previously and now owns the blue camo one.

Ruffwear Dog Sweater

THREE. I am calling all Nespresso lovers out there. I want to get some new flavors for the holidays and want your recommendations. I got my Nespresso during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales last year and never tried any of the Fall or Christmas-y flavors. But now that I have had it for a year, I want to get some. What are your favorites?

Did you see that Nespresso has a coffee advent calendar? That might be something to get as an early gift for someone or for yourself.

Nespresso Advent Calendar

And here are some new flavors.
Fall and Winter Nespresso Flavors

FOUR. This week I posted about two Christmas guides. One for Christmas PJs and a Gift Guide for the Home. Be sure to check them out!

Christmas Pajamas for Kids


Gift Guide: Gifts for the Home

FIVE. Weekly funnies.






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

26 comments :

  1. Walter looks so snuggly in his sweater! There is just nothing cuter than a dog in a sweater!

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    1. He loves his sweater so much. It is a great brand. And I agree...nothing cuter than a dog in a sweater!

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  2. So cute! Great idea girl, I’m so excited to unwrap my Nespresso, LOL! Love all the jammies, if I was a little girl I would definitely want the Santa ones on pink!

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    1. I bet. You better stock up on the yummy flavors! My girls had those last year and loved them. They have a baking set ones this year.

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  3. I started that show but havent finished it yet!! Love the holiday collection from nespresso we just got it yesterday!

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    1. It is good. I really enjoyed it. Oh what is your favorite flavor?

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  4. We LOVED Only Murders in the Building! It was such a fun show and it did keep me guessing.

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  5. A wine advent calendar... so fun!! Can't wait to hear which ones you enjoy most. :) I'll have to check out your PJ guide -- I still need some for my girls. Have a great weekend!

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    1. There are a lot of options for kids pjs in there and different price points too. I hope I enjoy the calendar.

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  6. I need those advent calendars. Your funnies are always the best.

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  7. That Light Coming in in the engine meme make me really laugh - that's my style of car maintenance.
    OHHH - I need to check out the Nespresso holiday flavors since we're just dabbling in the Nespresso fun

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    1. Haha. I love Nespresso and can't wait to try the new flavors.

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  8. Oh my goodness, those Advent calendars! 😍

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  10. The advent calendars sound like fun !I haven't had an advent calendar in years! I don't drink but I do like chocolate, so I should get myself one I think, haha! I have 2 different toy ones for the kids this year, instead of chocolate ones, as I thought that would be fun for them. I got them a lego one last year and they loved it so that's one of the ones I got again this year :)

    Hope that you are having a good weekend :) We are enjoying the sunny days after a rainy and stormy week!

    Away From The Blue

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    1. I think you should get yourself a chocolate one for sure. I have thought of doing the toy ones too. I might have to look for the lego one!

      Glad you have some sunshine!!!

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  11. I always wanted to get a wine advent calendar! Your pj picks are darling!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Me too and I finally got one. And thank you. We love our pjs in this house.

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  12. Your doggie looks so cute in his sweater. I usually purchase the cheese advent calendar from Aldi, but I tend to eat all the cheese within just a few days.

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    1. Thank you so much. A cheese advent calendar. I love that idea!

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