Good morning and very happy FRIDAY to you!
We got quite the snow storm in southern Massachusetts yesterday. We even had “thundersnow” at times, which I didn’t realized was a thing until it happened, and it was actually kind of unsettling. I thought I was hearing snow plows coming through our neighborhood until I realized the sound was not stopping and just getting louder. Whoa. It was not at all what I was expecting and definitely a first for me! Anyway, we have quite a lot of snow to dig out from this morning, and I hope everyone in the area and surrounding areas is staying safe and warm. Ok, enough weather talk. Here’s the next edition of What I’m Loving Lately!
First things first: Zella Flash High Waist Leggings + Mindful High Waist Midi Leggings – Oh my gosh, I love both of these leggings so much. Super cute. And you can never have too many pairs of black leggings, right?!
Also, lovvvving these Steve Madden ‘Ecentrcq’ Slip-On Sneakers – I absolutely need them in my life.
EBATES – I’ve blogged about EBATES a number of times over the years because, well, it’s truly the best, but I just had to mention it again after I received my January Cash Back Statement. Hello, $134.96! I mean, I did do a lot of online shopping last month for the holidays, but, hey, that’s straight up cash back in my pocket. If you’re not using EBATES yet, GET ON IT!!
Lightened-Up Mac & Cheese – An oldie, but goodie recipe! I made this for dinner the other night, and I forgot how delicious it is!
365 Organic Texas True Barbecue Sauce – Oh, man, this stuff is so damn good, and I love that it doesn’t have a crapton of sugar in it. I love mixing it with roasted or steamed veggies to give them a little extra pizzazz!
I’ve used a few different lash “growers” over the years, but this one is THE BEST by far and totallllllllly works. The photo on the right is my lashes WITHOUT mascara after using it consistently for about 6-7 weeks now. And my lashed are still growing!!
Retainer Brite – Ok, this one is kind of random, but it’s something I’m loving lately! 🙂 I used to use denture cleaner tablets to clean my retainer, but they’d always seem kind of scuzzy no matter how long I soaked them. I discovered these cleaning tablets specifically for retainers, and they work so much better! I wish I found them sooner!
Pawsy Portraits – How adorable is this portrait of Murphy?! The nice people from Pawsy Portraits sent it to me, and it’s now displayed in my home office, so I can see his cute pug mug even while I’m working…. I mean, if he’s not already sitting on my lap. A portion of all proceeds are donated to animal rescue organizations, so your purchase will help other animals find their forever homes. Wouldn’t one of these pet portraits make an awesome gift?
And, finally, just a quick shout-out to ButcherBox since we’re totally loving it lately!
Designed to Fit Nutrition Giveaway
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Questions of the Day
What are YOU loving lately?
What’s up for the weekend? Any fun plans?
Thunderstorm and snow? That is crazy! I’ll take some of the cold though. It was 83 in Phoenix yesterday and much too soon for that kind of weather.
The lash boost hasnt been released in Canada yet!!
I’m loving Daves Killer Bread 21 Grain thin sliced! I’ve been making avocado toast or banana and peanut butter toast these past few mornings for breakfast with it, I can’t get enough!
I’m celebrating my 35th birthday this weekend! I remember being a little girl and thinking “35 is so old!” ha! But these days I always say “age is a privilege!”
Lovvvvveeeee DKB!!!
You have to check out bucketfeet website, the cutest and comfortable sneakers for adults and kids, am obsessed and have my friends and coworkers buying them. I shoud be getting paid for my PR haha.
Let me know if you love them.❤
Thank you for the recommendation!!
http://www.bucketfeet.com/shop/kids/the-perfect-gentleman-1
Here s a link to the kids ones wth dogs, look like pugs not sure, they also have bacon and eggs ones for kids and others, love the pink flamingos for women but many artist ones too.
Whoa, crazy storm! I won’t complain about the rain here, lol! Great list, love the leggings and I need to check out Ebates.
Do you feel like these Zella leggings pass the squat test? I keep seeing them and I want to try them, but I am usually so disappointed in how see through leggings can be!
Side note: I do have a fun weekend plannned! Doing an Iron Tribe workout this weekend (my friend is a coach there and invited me) and then celebrating Valentine’s Day a little early with a surprise date I planned for my hubby. 🙂
Retainer cleaner?? OMG nerd alert, I need to get my hands on those. I agree the denture cleaners never really did the trick for me.
Haha! I felt like a nerd blogging about them!
I love leggings! Are they functional as well as fashionable?
I am obsessed with Ebates, too! Definitely don’t online shop without it 🙂
When I lived in Buffalo, we had thunder snow and it scared the crap out of me. WTH!? Thanks for the reminder about Ebates, I just signed up!
I am most intrigued by the Retainer Brite recommendation. (Old lady alert)
I bought my first pair of Zella leggings – the high waisted ones – earlier this week and I LOVE them. Oh my goodness!
Those leggings are so cute! Love the mesh cutout thing lately too. It’s gotten to the point where I only buy leggings with mesh, bahaha.
I’m OBSESSED with Lash Boost, too! My lashes are insanely long and full. I got asked the other day where I get my extensions done! 🙂
This weekend is my husband’s birthday and I’m going to bake him a pie. I’m trying a new to me gluten free crust recipe. He loves pie. Lately I’m loving working out on my lunch break. There’s a gym across the street from my work and it gives me more time with my dog in the morning.
When I buy a new tube of mascara, I add one drop each of rosemary and lavender essential oils to the tube and swirl it around. I thought it would burn my eyes but it doesn’t and my lashes are longer!
I LOVE EBates!!!!!!!!!
Your retainer brite find couldn’t have come at a more perfect time!! Just last night, I was thinking how gross my nightguard was and scrubbing it with soap was just not cutting it. Thanks to you, I’ll have a clean and bright night guard in 2 days (yay amazon prime)!
Where did you find the Retainer Bright? I need to try this for my girls
I got the Rodan and Fields Lash Blast for Christmas and have had great results too! LOVE it. Its so pricey, but I definitely think I’ll repurchase.