Happy Friday!!!

Today I'm linking up with Friday Favorites!

Hosted by: Andrea, Erika & Narci

As of today, we have exactly 7 weeks until summer break.
7 weeks....we can do it teacher friends & parents!
As a teacher, summer is one of my favorite times of the year!
I can't WAIT for summer!!

Today, I have 10 favorites to share today!

{ONE}

Celebrations are my favorite.
We have had a lot of celebrations this month!
Birthdays & Weddings!
During Spring Break (aka Potty Training Hell) we had 2 birthday parties that week which made the week that much more bearable.
My friend Jackie had a birthday earlier this month:

 Then we went to a surprise party for one of our dear family friends
 My sisters & I on the dance floor with our dad, Jimmy. We never have any fun ;)
 Weddings are also my favorite! Last weekend we had wedding of one of our youth group kids. Having a kid free night with this guy is my favorite, especially at weddings!

I got my dress at Target about 4 years ago...perfect LBD! And, it was $20!

And, tomorrow one of my cousins is getting married!
 I can't wait!

{TWO}
Liane Moriarty is my current favorite author.
She has 6 books and since January, I have read all of them!
The Hypnotists Love Story


Big Little Lies


The Husband's Secret


What Alice Forgot



Three Wishes



The Last Anniversary

I hope she comes out with a new book this year, I loved each and everyone of them.
I just love finding an author I really love...then I read all the books they wrote and get sad when there are no new ones left to read. *Sigh*

{THREE}
Stitch Fix is my Favorite!  
I know I've talked about Stitch Fix before....but it really is my favorite!
My April package arrived yesterday!
It's like Christmas morning....what's going to be inside the box?!?!



{FOUR}
Happy Customers are my favorite.
I got this email from one of my preferred customers a week ago:
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And, because it's FRIDAY....how about a FREEBIE! Pick 1 of our Essentials items....SPF 30 Body Sunscreen (my kids favorite!), Daily Body Moisturizer, SPF 25 Lip Shield (2 pack)  or
 our SOLD OUT Sunless Tanner (I will mail you one as soon as it is back in stock....hopefully in the next week or 2!)

Email me to place an order or if you have questions!
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This deal is good until April 30th!

Linky Parties are my favorite!
As you know, for 2 years Shay, Sheaffer & I hosted our Pin-Spired link up where we linked up our Pinterest inspired outfits. After 2 years, we decided to make a change, and we are excited to announce our NEW linky party!

I have done What's Up Wednesday since January (you can see them here) and I am excited that it is now going to be a linky party!

Our link up will be the LAST Wednesday of each month & here is the list of questions you can include in your blog post!

 We will also have a question of the month in addition to the questions above....the question for this month is:
"What are you buying/wanting for Mother's Day this year?"

We are starting our first What's Up Wednesday in just a few days on:
Wednesday April 29th!

We are so excited about it and can't wait to learn about What's up with all of you!

{SIX}

THESE are the mugs I have.
I keep them in my freezer so they are nice and cold when I make my Moscow Mules.
Ginger beer, vodka & fresh squeezed limes...that's what Moscow Mules are made of!

Time Hop is my new favorite app. My sister told me about it a few weeks ago & I am obsessed!
Look how little Kate & Claire were!!

I also liked this Time Hop from 2 years ago....
She is still my Giants loving girl. Claire got a Giants towel for Easter & she uses it as a rug in her room :)

{EIGHT}
Full House was one of my favorite shows growing up....did you hear the news?
In 2016 Netflix is releasing Fuller House!!!!
I can't WAIT!!!!
Read about it here.
 {NINE}
These 3 are my favorite.
Seeing them interact is my favorite.
Seeing how they love on each other is my favorite.
I love their love for each other.
I love how they love being with eachother.
We have a big sectional couch, but they always choose to sit right next to each other & snuggle.
I am savoring this while it lasts!!


{TEN}

Amazon is one of my favorites & so are giveways!

What would you buy with a $100 Amazon Gift Card?
So many options....I could get more books for my kindle, more copper mugs or I could have it pay for my Amazon Prime Account! Can't wait to hear what you would use it for...the possibilities are endless!
To enter, use the Rafflecopter below!
Giveaway ends next Friday, May 1st.

Hope you have a GREAT Friday! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Happy Friday!

I'm not going to lie...during the summertime, Friday is NOT my favorite.
In the summer, Friday means the week is over & we are one week closer to school starting back up again.  Booooo :(
 This meme is perfect...Monday through Thursday in the summer this is how I feel:
 Summer....there are so many things I love about you including this:

And this is so true....I feel human in the summer because I can sleep in & I have time during the day to get stuff done :)
I have 10 favorites to share with you today!

4th of July is one of my favorite days of the year.
Our friends have their annual French Toast Breakfast that we go to in the morning.
Then we walk down to the parade.

 I love our little hometown parade :)
 After the parade, we headed home. Usually we have a big 4th of July party at our house, last year we didn't have it because our kitchen was under construction & this year we didn't have it because our backyard is under construction.  Our other friends who also have a 4th of July party had their party on the 3rd this year, so we had a free afternoon, so we swam! I made the kid 4th of July ice cream sandwiches:
And chocolate dipped strawberries:
 We BBQ'd for dinner & Kate wanted a pie for dessert so I made a berry pie with a star crust :)

I am slightly obsessed with Rompers this summer.
Here are some of my favorite rompers...and they are on sale!

Love THIS one...so comfortable!
 You can't go wrong with a solid black romper like THIS one...it can be dressed up or down:

I also like THIS one because it has sleeves (it also comes in olive or rust)

Rompers are so comfy! All of the ones I posted aren't too short for me...I am 5'9 and the small & medium sizes fit!

Napa is my favorite!
 I had the privellege of heading to Napa Valley last weekend to have a business launch party for one of the girls on my team!

Such a fun day!

This long wear Lip Gloss is my all time Favorite

Get it HERE

I heard from a girl at the MAC counter that they are discontinuing it...I am bummed about that, so I am STOCKING up!
I have 3 of the colors. They stay on for hours! Best lip gloss EVER! Get it while you can!

This might be my new favorite quote ;)

Of course I need Jesus & my family also....and coffee....and wine ;)
But, speaking of Gardens & Library's....if you missed my Garden update yesterday, you can check it out HERE

One of my favorite things to have for breakfast lately is this egg scramble. It's 2 eggs, some grated zuchinni from my garden, tomatoes from my garden & a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Of course I add Chalula on top because it's my favorite! YUM!

Eating food from my garden is my favorite!

{SIX}
Speaking of books...I am currently reading this series and it might be my new favorite:

I saw book 3 in the Free Little Library down the street. 

You can read about the series HERE

Going to the Fair is one of our favorite summer activities.

They were so excited to check out this part of the Fair....some of the rides are SKETCHY!
 Like these swings...I won't let my kids go on them...I do like taking pics of the swings, so pretty!
 We went to a magic show & Claire was picked to be the magician's assistant :)
My favorite part of the fair is the Pig Races...so fun!

We had so much fun at the fair....we stayed until after 5...we've never stayed that long!
Do you love the Fair?

Rodan +Fields Reverse is my favorite regimen.
It gets rid of sun damage, age spots & pregnancy melamsa.
I use Reverse in the morning & Redefine at night, just like her!
Love these results in under 2 months of use:

The Warriors are my favorite basketball team..
It was rough losing in the Finals to the Cavs after we had a 3-1 lead.
But, the news of Kevin Durant signing with us this week made me cheer up!

Summer Salads are my favorite! I love dinner in the Summer because we grill some sort of meat on the BBQ and then I make a yummy Summer Salad to go with it..
Here are some of my favorite Summer Salads.....
Avocado, Bacon & Corn Salad {HERE}

Caprese Orzo Salad HERE:

Broccoli Salad HERE:

Chicken Taco Salad HERE:

 Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato (& Avocado) Salad HERE:

Cowboy Salad HERE:
Spinach Strawberry Salad HERE:

Want more salad ideas?
Check out the Salad tab HERE in my Recipe Box!

Have a great weekend!