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Five On Friday

It was not a minute earlier than 6:13 this morning, and Ian and I were standing in the kitchen talking about what type of pizza we will order tonight. Some traditions just never die.

Oh! And a movie night, too. I think we are deciding between Out Of The Furnace and Inside Llewyn Davis. Suggestions? I know we'll eventually see both, but which one shall we go with tonight?

Time for Five On Friday, here we go!

O N E
I randomly received a call from my Dad on Wednesday saying he would be passing through Charlotte heading home from a business trip and would love to take me out to lunch. Melt my heart, YES! We met at Panera and had such a great lunch. Next time, my treat. :)

PS: That necklace? A new favorite ... details on this beautiful piece soon! Hint, hint -- it came in a new subscription box service that is beyond cool.


T W O
My work girlfriend turned me on to these Dasani drops. I am a big water drinker already, but these just really allow me to switch it up and try something new that feels like a treat. Well, at zero calories and zero sugar, it's a guilt-free treat -- and the pink lemonade version is great. She had the pineapple coconut version the other day and that's my next purchase. 


T H R E E
I received an email from Ian the other day asking me if I'd be game to go see Ray Lamontagne in Raleigh this summer. YES YES YES. We have been talking for years about how we'd love to see him, and we pounced on pre-sale tickets and scored great ones! Our first dance together as husband and wife was to "You Are The Best Thing" -- which is one of those songs I could listen to sixteen times in a row and never tire of. Not only does it hold great memories, but it's just such a beautiful song.

Ray Lamontagne - this was my husband & I's first dance <3


F O U R
I've been on a grapefruit kick recently like whoa. Pinterest is now making me want to drizzle the halves with honey and broil them. So -- this will be happening. Thanks, Pinterest! Has anyone tried this?

Broiled Grapefruit with Honey and Bananas

F I V E
Lastly, I just have to say that writing this blog is truly a pure joy, and it has put me in contact with some of the nicest, most thoughtful people. One of those very people reached out to me personally yesterday, and I was so touched by her sweet email that I felt convicted to find a way of keeping that "kindness momentum" going. 

When I came home from work last night, I located the baby registry online for a former elementary/middle/high school classmate and his wife. Just yesterday they were able to take their baby girl home from the hospital -- she'd arrived about two months premature. I can't even imagine being in that scary moment. I know their story because of Facebook updates, but I've never met her and I haven't spoken to him in 14 years since we graduated high school. He served in our military and was stationed overseas -- a true, selfless sacrifice that I've never had an opportunity to thank him for. SO, I hope they are surprised to get a random gift from their registry for their sweet baby girl in the mail with a card that thanks him for his service to our beautiful country. I'm really giddy for them to receive this, and I have to thank the sweet person who reached out to me yesterday for kickstarting this idea!


I hope you will link up with us today and post about five things going on in your life, too! Just post the logo below to your blog, link to one or all of the hostess blogs, and bam -- that's it!



44 comments:

  1. I drizzle honey and broil my grapefruit often. I also add a little cinnamon to it! It is sooo delicious!!! When I have a sweet tooth I will eat this instead. I also cut up peaches when they are in season, drizzle honey and cinnamon on that and warm up in the microwave. Talk about yummy goodness!

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  2. Love how you're keeping the kindness going, girlie. Blogging is a true joy of community!! Happy pizza + movie night!! :)
    xx

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  3. You are so thoughtful, sweet girl...love acts of kindness big + small. Also obsessed with that song + will have to purchase the dasani drops to spice my water up...I have heard about them but wasn't sure if they were legit or not. Pink lemonade here i come ;)! Xx.

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  4. We are suckers for pizza on Fridays too, but Brad generally makes them.
    Not a fan of grapefruit but I ate them a lot when pregnant too. Especially on our cruise. Crazy.

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  5. your kindness is addicting. they are going to just die when they receive the gift. after kaye was born i was absolutely shocked at the gifts that kept rolling in months after she was born. people are amazing. now i need to find a selfless act asap.

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  6. your kindness is addicting. they are going to just die when they receive the gift. after kaye was born i was absolutely shocked at the gifts that kept rolling in months after she was born. people are amazing. now i need to find a selfless act asap.

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  7. Loving your random act of kindness so much. I know that family will appreciate your gift so much! And what a deserving family, for sure. So thankful for men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our country. Happy Friday, April!

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  8. April, I'm so glad you're 'paying it forward'. That's what I did when I sent you those bracelets.....a random act of kindness and thoughtfulness can just make a person feel so special. I'm sure they will be so grateful and delighted by your generous gesture.

    Warmly, Kathleen

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  9. I pinned the exact same grapefruit recipe! I am sucker for all things grapefruit lately and can't wait to try this! Hope you have a wonderful weekend love!

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  10. I oh so love reading your blog! And especially what's going on each Friday :) love the kindness that you passed along! Happy Friday -- enjoy date night!
    xo

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  11. YES to the grapefruit! Try sprinkling cinnamon on top, too. Yumm!

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  12. So sweet!! I love that you continued the kindness train!! :) I am NOT a grapefruit fan, but honey might make it a bit better! And, I can't wait to hear about the origin of the necklace!! Have a great weekend!!

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  13. Those grapefruits sound awesome!

    Sarah
    aroseinthecity0.blogspot.com

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  14. Love your random act of kindness! Such a sweet idea!

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  15. What a special RAK- really something we all should try to do on a regular basis!! Love Dasani drops and I love the Propel version when I'm working out!

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  16. Okay, a list.... (because I like lists)....

    1.) Dasani Drops - game changer, huh?! Love them!

    2.) Grapefruit - same here. I think I've had 4 of them this week already!

    3.) You are so very sweet. Love that a kind email prompted you to surprise someone else with a random act of kindness!

    Happy weekend ahead, dear!!!

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  17. ahh! i love that y'all danced to "you are the best thing". i LOVE that song - so beautiful and fun! his voice just makes me melt! have a great weekend! xoxo

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  18. i love ray! we had one of his songs (you are the best thing) play while we cut our cake at our wedding!! also if you like the dasini drops try crystal light individual packets, i drink one strawberry caffeine per day in place of coffee (which i hate). not sure if it's ok while you're pregnant but might be something to remember later! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  19. That is so generous and sweet to do for someone! And that is so sweet that your Dad stopped by to take you out to lunch! Love the necklace too! :)

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  20. I need to try the grapefruit trick!!! I love grapefruit so I'm excited about that :) thanks for the link-up!!!

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  21. Btw- I hope you are talking about stitch fix..... I JUST scheduled my first fix!!!

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  22. I've been holding out on the water flavor drops, but I think (pink) lemonade sounds good, and it's pink!

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  23. I looooove lunch dates with Daddy!

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  24. Glad that me and my hubby aren't the only ones who LOVE our pizza and movie night on Fridays!
    :) It's the best!

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  25. i haven't had grapefruit in so long and it sounds delicious right now!

    When we can we still have pizza & movie night...but with a child-friendly movie now!

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  26. That is awesome April, they are going to be thrilled to get such a nice surprise in the mail.

    Love the Dasani drops, I am using the Grape flavor now but that coconut sounds yummy!

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  27. That is seriously the BEST random act of kindness gift! I need to do that for someone else. Thanks for sharing the idea!

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  28. Ray LaMontagne and lunch with your dad in one week! Sounds amazing!
    www.wearflowersinyourhair.com

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  29. A random act of kindness, Ray Lamontagne in concert, Dad's hanging out, and grapefruits?! WIN for the week, I'd say. The grapefruit broiled recipe is one we have done before when we had lots of harvested grapefruits from family/grandparents in FL. They are delicious this way. You'll love it! Sometimes I put some rosemary in with them to make them even more savory. Rosemary + honey = heavennnn.

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  30. I might would try the grapefruit...never been a fan, but this looks wonderful!!! Love your blog! Thanks for hosting this link-up. It's so fun to connect with others. I look forward to it every Friday!

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  31. Pizza is always good on a friday night! Love your friday five!

    Lauren,
    http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/

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  32. What you did for the family was great..BUT..you shouldn't of posted your act of kindness but just did it quietly..this is what your generation is all about..posting posting posting. Now you receive all the compliments how great it was for you to do that...see..it dilutes what you have done. It comes off as .."Hey, look at what I did" and not the family. You should be more humble about it.

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  33. pizza on fridays are always nice and especially easy when you have little ones to feed... we love for friday night pizza delivery and are lucky enough to have a GF pizza delivery right next to us. :) Happy Friday!!

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  34. I think that concert sounds awesome! I love him :) He comes on my Michael Buble Pandora station a lot lol

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  35. Hey! I just found you today through the link up, and I'm so glad I did! My thumbnail isn't showing up, but my link works. The grapefruit recipe you posted looks amazing- let us know how it is. Andrea@Preppy Mom's Wanderings

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  36. My husband and I love Ray too! Several songs of his bring back special memories of when we were dating :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  37. What a wonderfully sweet thing to do, love this! Have a great weekend!

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  40. I've had better luck torching a grapefruit with brown sugar than I've had broiling it. So yummy!

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  41. I love your blog! Just came across it today. I love the song too! I don't think I have ever heard it before!
    Thanks for sharing!

    ~ Elle

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  42. I bought Cameron and I tickets to the Ray Lamontagne show here in Charleston in July for his anniversary present! Shhhh he doesn't know it yet. :) So excited!! That was so kind and thoughtful of you to send your classmate and his wife a gift for their new baby. But that's the kind of person you are. :)

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  43. Great tip on the Desani water drops! Definitely going to give them a try :) Great post as always :)
    www.chasingdreamsandcatchinglife.blogspot.com

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  44. B loves grapefruit and honey so I'll have to look into making that for him!

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