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This week I started reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. Right now the Kindle version is only $5.99 here on Amazon! I'm really enjoying it so far but am only about a fifth of the way through. I have heard so many awesome reviews of this book and just love the premise. Embarrassingly, it's been far too long since I have been truly engrossed in a book -- but I'm glad to have that great feeling back.
This weekend I am thrilled to co-host a baby shower for my beautiful girlfriend Ashley. We both were so excited about starting our families, and the fact that our due dates are only about six weeks apart is so awesome. One of the secrets to our friendship is that we set tiny (achieveable) phone dates at least a couple of times each week. Sometimes we only chat for five or ten minutes, but we have very "real" chats -- it helps us to really know what's going on in each others' lives and connect on a deep level. So thrilled for this mama and her little baby girl, debuting in March!
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T H R E E
This winter I've been all about the oils -- I use three different oils to keep my skin moisturized and also to keep pregnancy stretch marks at bay. I have my eye on this little guy to add to my arsenal. Have you ever walked in the vicinity of The Body Shop and felt compelled to go in because of that awesomely sweet citrus smell they pump out? It's their Satsuma scent. This beautifying oil claims to be beneficial for body, face, and hair. For $14, I'm totally picking up a bottle next time I'm at the mall.
F O U R
I'm so in love with HBO's series Girls, it hurts. Are you watching season three?!
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How brilliant is this dessert idea?! I'm definitely doing to put this in action next time it's my turn to host Supper Club! The girls would be all over this. You just scoop ice cream in mini-mason jars and then freeze until it's time to dress them up with your own little toppings bar. This would also be so much fun for our family weekends at the lakehouse.
Now, your turn to link up! I hope you will join me and my wonderful co-hostesses -- Darci, Natasha, and Christina. Playing along is simple! Just write a post about five things on your mind today, anything goes really, post the logo below on your blog, and then enter your post address below in the link-up section. It's a great way of meeting new friends and getting more eyes on your cute blog :)
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I have read that book. ALL IN ONE PLANE RIGHT (well, there and back :)). YOU WILL LOVE IT. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have got to read that book! And I'm also loving the mason jar dessert idea...so cute! Happy Friday :) Xx.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE GIRLS!! Such a great show! That ice cream bar is pretty much the cutest idea ever... I'll need to think up an excuse to do that soon :) Have a wonderful weekend April!
ReplyDeleteAwesome dessert idea!!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that dessert idea!!
ReplyDelete:) those kinds of friends are the best. I love it. The phone date doesn't always have to be an hour or 2...but you just get really real really fast! Bless it. Those are the most cherished friendships!!! Happy Friday, gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteYes, loving Girls! Marnie's music video? HYSTERICAL. I'm currently reading What Alice Forgot which is written by same author as your book - highly recommend!Have a great weekend! -M
ReplyDeleteSuper impressed that you keep up with your phone dates so well! I am a terrible phone friend.
ReplyDeleteAnd that book looks interesting. First I've heard of it! Gonna have to check it out!
Happy weekend!!
Love that ice cream bar! Ahhh, it has me dreaming of summer :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThose phone dates are SO crucial. As someone who doesn't have kids, and has many friends with kids, I've truly lost friends over this, phone dates just didnt rank as important after baby. Their lives changed so drastically, which I get, at least sort of :) but I miss those friends! Everyone handles the situation differently, but those quickie phone dates are SO important!
ReplyDeleteThat book has been on my to-read list for a while! I really need to get started on it! Have a great weekend, friend!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks awesome!! Cant wait to check it out for myself. Thanks again for hosting the link up ...Happy friday!! :) :)
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We did #5 for our joint birthday cookout last year (Brandon's and my birthday are a day apart!). It worked out really well to just hand out jars with the cake. Much less messy too. We'll definitely be doing this again this year too!
ReplyDeletelove the ice cream bar!
ReplyDeleteThat dessert idea is so cute! Also, I haven't caught up with Season 3 of Girls, but it's on my DVR waiting for me!
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate relationship with the show Girls. Hannah drives me insane, yet I can't stop watching. I guess that is the point haha. Supper Club sounds fun! I want to know more about this! I am looking for a way to get my girlfriends together on a regular basis :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!!!
Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love Girls...def watching. Sometimes Hannah's attire makes me cringe!
ReplyDeleteLove that desert idea! I'm in charge of book club dessert for tonight, if only I had seen this earlier!! Next time.
Love that dessert idea! By any chance, do you know who makes that pink dress you are wearing? I love it and in search for a bridesmaid dress for this summer!
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I've heard good things about that show. Need to see if Netflix has it.
ReplyDeleteThat ice cream bar is AWESOME!!!
yes! love girls :) it's such a good show. off to check out those oils! thanks for the tip! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI love Girls but I don't have HBO so I have to wait until it comes out on itunes and I. AM. DYING.
ReplyDeleteTotally need that beautifying oil! I too am pregnant and want ZERO stretch marks if I am lucky! SO happy to join this link-up second week in a row!
ReplyDeleteXO, BRooke
What a clever simple idea for an ice cream bar! I love it, I am storing that away for the future.
ReplyDeleteyou will love the book! and what a good idea to have little phone conversations so you always stay in touch!
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous idea for an ice cream bar! I also like this idea for baby showers/bridal showers! You could label the mason jars with something fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to pick up that book. or i mean, order it on kindle. i am a voracious read. also, i am on pacific coast time so I set my clock for five am so I could link up early with you guys. am i geek? www.wearflowersinyourhair.com
ReplyDeleteI'll have to get that book, I read her first one and loved it. Love the ice cream bar idea!
ReplyDeleteAhhh I love GIRLS! I haven't caught up with the newest episodes, but that show is amazing. It definitely captures what it is like to be in your 20's.
ReplyDeleteI looooooved What Alice Forgot so I can't wait to check out The Husband's Secret! And the Mason jars of ice cream is a precious idea for supper club. So easy!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
LOVED the Husbands Secret!! I couldn't put it down! :) Have a wonderful weekend!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for an ice cream bar!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you girls are having your babies so close together!! I am a March babe and it is by far my favorite Month!!!
ReplyDeleteThat ice cream dessert bar idea is genius!! Thanks for sharing it!!
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LOVE the ice cream bar idea! I'll have to find a reason to use this!
ReplyDeleteI read that a few months ago, it really was a good read. Will have to check out that oil - at 6 months I'm all about the prevention of pregnancy induced stretch marks right now!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Girls!!! So ready for the next episode!!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of you & your friend, you both look so lovely! What a beautiful wedding dress & that red dress, want it. How sweet your girls will grow up as friends, very special. Love your 5. Lizzie x
ReplyDeleteI love Girls! Season 3 has been pretty good so far and I love watching the character development over the seasons. I still kind of hate Adam, but he's growing on me.
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Oooh thank you for the book recommendation - I'm definitely putting that one on my "to read" list. Have a great time at the shower - I'm sure it will be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThat dessert bar with the mason jars are such a great idea!!! Thanks for the book recommendation! I need to get back into reading too! I hope the baby shower goes well! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED The Husband's Letter! I'm sure you'll enjoy it too! You should follow it with What Alice Forgot, it's another great one by Moriarty. Happy Monday!
ReplyDelete-Katelyn