Monday, November 22, 2021
How was your weekend? I thought I would pop in for a quick chat. I am not sure how much I will post this week.
My weekend was really chill and just what I needed.
I am now reading this and it’s cute but it’s one of those where maybe a third in the series is too much for me? Class Mom was really funny and You’ve Been Volunteered was too. Maybe it’s just that I am so far removed from the elementary years now?

So, I needed a little Hallmark in my life without resorting to the real Hallmark movies. This is shaping up to be super cute. I’m a sucker for anything about twins. #twinmom

My sweet student who gave me a facial last Friday uses The Ordinary products. I ordered all of this for $40! Ulta also sells this line. You start with the cleanser and use two serums and then end with the moisturizer.
I really have rarely committed to a regimen but it’s time. I’m so lazy about skin care that I primarily wash my face in the shower. I shower in the morning (very quickly and without getting my hair wet) and in the evening which is when I wash my hair pretty much every day. I think my skin has been looking better from not wearing makeup. I only do eye makeup and brows since I’m spending my days in a mask. I save my makeup for non-work outings. I am still loving my Seint makeup system and I am going to order more soon. Get ready, Jennie! Jennie is my friend and blog reader that hooked me up with this makeup.

I made a bagel in my air fryer with the skinny pizza dough. You can seriously do anything with this dough.

I had a leisurely Trader Joe’s Saturday morning trip. It was already crowded at 8:30 a.m.!

Any of these wooden products would make great gifts. Look at the gorgeous boards on the bottom shelf.

I could only find peppermint cleaner in the Mrs. Meyer line at my Target so I was happy to find the peppermint hand soap at Trader Joe’s. I am saving this for December as I continue to use Acorn Spice for the rest of November. These are some important decisions I’m making – ha!
Oh, and some bad news. The Ghost Vine wine was seasonal – waaaaaahhhhh! It would have been great for Thanksgiving! I can’t find it elsewhere so it might be a TJ’s exclusive.

I went to the mall. It was hopping! I really think people are frantically shopping so much earlier this year. Anthropologie overwhelms me because I love everything.

I went in Madewell and Old Navy, too. I didn’t buy a single thing.
I spent much of Saturday cleaning and taking down my Halloween and fall decor. I did my nails and read on the patio for a bit.
Tom and I went to Harry’s Bar and sat at the bar.

I’m sorry but I am so disappointed by restaurant Skinny Margaritas. Mine is soooooo much better and I just need to stop ordering them. I use a shot of Casamigos tequila (pricey but only 2 WW points), a half of a stick of Crystal Light lemonade powder, real lime juice, and fill to the top with ice and Fresca.

We ordered sushi and had some of their fabulous bread and butter.

I had kinda forgotten about these Target clearance boots from last season but decided to wear them for this casual date. They do not look like Target; I think they look really good.


I couldn’t keep my eyes open past 9:00 Saturday night.
Sunday morning I did a nice vegetable mix and egg for my breakfast. I sauteed mushrooms and onions and microwaved a very small potato before adding it to the skillet. I had lots of mushroom and onion to save for this week and will probably make breakfast burritos for the two days of work. I intentionally took a break from meal prep because of just a two day week.
This breakfast is zero points for me and it’s very filling!

Yes, this is exactly how I feel! Mason has a class that doesn’t let out until 5:45 on Tuesdays but then I think Jack and Mason should be home for dinner Tuesday night! I guess I have to cook. We usually get Mexican on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving.

I am lucky that I only have to do desserts and mashed sweet potatoes for Tom’s side on Thursday and mashed and roasted potatoes for Friday.
Oh yeah, and I can’t wait to make my apple cider sangria! I usually start making it in September but it involves bourbon and Fireball and I didn’t think it would be great for me to start that because those will be lots of WW points. I always bring this on Thanksgiving.
I did a Kroger pick up Friday and have all of my ingredients already plus all of the boys’ favorite foods. I am sure I will have to run in for a couple of forgotten things at some point.
How was your weekend?
I’m sure I will pop in a couple of times this week!
Amy
I don’t know. I loved Class Mom. You’ve been Volunteered was overkill (I don’t think I finished it) so I probably won’t try Yoga Pant Nation. It wasn’t a great set-up for a series. The first one was wildly entertaining though.
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Agreed. I may not get back into it unless I’m desperate. The first one was hilarious!
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I call your fall sangria fall in a cup, it is so good and I crave it but make it sparingly. My boys are both home and I am sooooo happy! Have a great week!
xo,
Kellyann
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Totally! I am glad you like it! Enjoy your boys at home! So fun!
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I love that you have a healthy version of a margarita. I need to try that! I also posted that saying about your college kids over the weekend. Can’t wait to have mine home. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank you! I love Fresca! I think you would like this recipe and people can’t tell it’s light. So excited for the college kids all to be home! You too!
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I liked Class Mom, but didn’t get through the second one. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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I got through it but I think I remember wanting it to end! Lol! You, too and enjoy Grace being home!
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We went to the movies this weekend and I could not get over how mobbed the entire shopping center was. I think lots of people are shopping early this year.
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I think the shipping container thing has people spooked and they are really shopping early!
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What a great weekend! I found the cedar basalm candles at TJ But I don’t think our TJ has the display with the wooden decorations. I will have to look again because those would make great gifts. I love your boots! I’m saving your margarita recipe. Sounds delish! I hope you have a great week and so much fun with your boys.
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Thanks! Love the smell of the candle. Oh – that’s too bad. Maybe they will get them in along with the adorable felted garlands that I saw someone post today. Thanks – the boots are not for teaching but I can handle a dinner out in them. You will love the margarita!
Thank you so much – can’t wait to see how you celebrated H and H!
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I’m like you and still getting the most out of my pumpkin / fall candles 🙂 birthday blog post tomorrow 🙂
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Yes! I will continue burning fall until Dec. 1 most likely!
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I might be too! (Besides my new TJ one)
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Okay, I did start my TJ’s one and it is divine!
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