Friday, October 23, 2026

Happy Friday! How was your week? While my last week was busy and social, this week has been much less so and that’s good, too! I have tried to have the “I get to” attitude this week rather than the “I have to” attitude and that has been great! It’s also helped that the sun has been shining each and every day and the temperature is just perfection – low 70s!

I visited several little boutiques over the last little bit and I restrained myself. I did buy these long dog matches, though!

I also bought “High Maintenance” rather than “Diva” in the $10 size at a boutique. I use a capful along with unscented detergent. It’s a really nice smell, too! It makes doing laundry a little more glamorous – lol.

I had a library pick up this week with these three books:

This is the last volume of Emma until February, you all! Volume 9 comes out in February.

My niece likes Lynn Painter and says she has teen books and adult books. I couldn’t remember if I had read any by this author or not so I thought I would try this one.

And I can’t remember who recommended this one and I accidentally got it in large print which is pretty awesome!

I will admit that I fast forward (always watch it taped) but I am enjoying Dancing with the Stars and my favorite is Ezra Frech!

I listen to some of Mel Robbins podcasts and I heard that her “protein shot” was available at CVS. I saw three flavors and I let my bestie pick one. She is a vegetarian and struggles to get enough protein. She picked blueberry lemonade and loved it – she had it cold. I tried pink lemonade and loved it – cold, also.

They are quite expensive at CVS – $5 for one small bottle.

I made Joanne’s flourless peanut butter cookies with the addition of chocolate chips and they were amazing!

Eddie Otis and I had some good walks this week …

Close to mama…

I’ve been wearing my robe and EO loves to pull the belt of it out of the loops while I’m wearing it!

I have been working on getting more protein and I made this bowl this week. I usually eat this around 10 depending on when I get hungry…

this was leftover potatoes from dinner, Amylu chicken breakfast sausage, 2 eggs, 1/2 cottage cheese, 3 T. egg whites.

My little slip of paper says that this was 43 grams of protein:

I think I developed something but maybe someone else thought of this already. I made a “dirty protein soda” one afternoon. I took a little Diet Dr. Pepper and mixed it with Fairlife vanilla protein shake and it was delish and foamy!

Did I make that up?

Magazine day!

I cooked until I was done this week and ordered us McAllister’s one night. We split a pulled pork bbq potato and a salad with grilled chicken.

Someone on IG announced that Spanx was having a major sale on their Air Essentials line. I ordered and got it this week and I have never been in anything that feels like this. I kept my shorts on for the try on, so it looks bunchy.

I got French Gray and it just worked out that my sizes were available. I love that you order sizes separately in the bottoms and the top and I was able to order the pants in petite. Here is the link for the Spanx website. I’m telling you today rather than waiting until Tuesday Fashion Files in hopes you can still get the sale if you want it.

I finished Volume 7 this week – so good…

This is depressing…

Are we quitting daylight savings time or not? I’m so confused.

I do not think this is a joke…

Seriously? Do you have a Frankenstud in your life?

Tom has used Right Guard for 40 years – don’t try to discontinue or change his products. He still uses Finesse shampoo and conditioner – we have to order it because it’s not anywhere anymore. He uses Lubriderm and only Lubriderm. He did have to switch from Lever 2000 to Suave Sport and that was a big deal. Tom likes what he likes and doesn’t want to change. So, no, Tom is not going to be a Frankenstud.

What filled your cup this week?

Amy

PS – November’s Currently will be here before you know it! It will be Wednesday, November 4th.

Here are the prompts:

No-vember – Saying “no” (to)

Thanking for

Eating/Drinking

Cozying up to (could be literal or figurative)

Watching/Reading

28 thoughts on “Friday Favorites”

  1. Thanks for the Currently prompts! I really enjoy Lynn Painter’s books… but I haven’t read that one yet. Glad you liked the flourless cookies.

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  2. Brian is the same way – he uses the same shampoo and deodorant as he did when I met him 34 years ago. Ha!!!
    I’m too afraid to order from the Spanx sale since there are no returns. I’m not sure about the sizing but the sale is so good!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  3. That Spanx set is cute! I love all your walks with sweet EO. I know he loves them too! Hearing about Tom at the end made me laugh…I’ve recently talked to someone else about something they use that’s old and has to be ordered now. Why is Miranda Lambert on the cover of SL??? That would bug me, because it’s not that kind of magazine. It should be a beautifully decorated table or fall porch! Anyway…I’m just saying that because I’m not a huge fan of hers, for some reason. Happy Friday to you! Any fun weekend plans?

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  4. What a great week! Those matches are fabulous! Your dirty soda protein drink sounds good! Homer used to tug on my robe belt…I’d forgotten about that. Haha
    I’m listening to EL #5 now!
    I hope you have a great weekend.

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    1. You are to blame for my matches! Lol! I only have 3 boxes so it’s not a problem yet. Isn’t that funny? Dogs must think it’s just too tempting.
      So good! I am waiting to start number 8.
      You too!

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  5. Frankenstud made me laugh. I am bummed out that the sun is setting early, too. Can we just have some features of summer? Maybe not the heat, because I like the 60-70 degree mornings here. You reminded me, I do need to find a bathrobe. I haven’t had one in years. Happy weekend!

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    1. Me too! Haha! I know! I love the 70s and the sun setting around 7 but let’s keep it that way! Target has a good one that a podcaster recommended. My current one is Target, too. I keep them for way too long.

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  8. I have to add that some people in my area have skeletons set up in their yard to look like a Dancing with the Stars episode 😂 They always have the most creative poses for their skeletons.

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  9. I like the sound of the “I get to” attitude instead of “I have to”. I need to think more like that.
    The match box is beautiful and it sounds like you have been really enjoying the Emma books.
    We have Strictly Come Dancing here in the UK and we record it so we can fast forward all the talking bits which don’t interest us.
    The cookie looks so good and I love the sound of the dirty protein soda!

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  10. That is good to know about Mel’s protein drink. I was curious how they taste. I wonder if it would keep me full? Your protein drink and breakfast look fabulous. I use Tyler detergent too, but only use it when I wash my sheets and towels. Have a good weekend!

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  12. That spanx fabric is amazing. I think the Walmart Avia shirts I bought are dupes for the spanx, and I love it! That is so funny about Tom and the brand loyalty. Michael is the opposite – always wanting to try new products. I also like Ezra on DWTS. That protein drink (from Mel R) sounds good, although expensive. Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. It really is! I feel so good in the set and wore it yesterday after the sun went down. I need to look into the Avia. I know! He is a strange dude! So funny that M is the opposite. So good! Yeah, it’s like a small shot and it’s too pricey for me to buy regularly.

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  13. The Spanx set is so cute! I am trying to justify a reason to go to the site and take a looksy for myself yet I’m also going to try to refrain. Which side will win?? Ha! CVS prices in general are pretty ridic, in my opinion. Your dirty soda sounds good- what a great way to get more protein. Our weather has been glorious and yes, I’m pretty sure that Daylight Savings ends next weekend…

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    1. I love it and I am a shopping enabler! I think you should poke around! I usually do Walgreen’s so you are probably right about the CVS prices. I think I like the dirty soda as much or more than my iced coffee and I like drinking it in the afternoon. I’m pretty happy with this hack!

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