The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  TGIF!  Did you have a good week?  Mine was quiet, but I got a lot done.  

This weekend, the Mister and I are going to see Emma.  I can't wait - it has gotten great reviews from my fellow bloggers.  I have a feeling I will be able to talk the Mister into a nice lunch and a bit of shopping as well.

Take a gander at this gorgeous home in Alabama, which was designed by James Farmer.

Want to see more?  

Wait until you get a load out of the pool house!

Click here for more eye candy.

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Pack your bags.

We're going to Ireland.  

Take your shoes off and step into Glin Castle.

This is Catherine FitzGerald, the lady of the house.

Oops... almost forgot to mention.

She's married to a TV heartthrob.

Want to see more?

Click here.

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Are you looking for a historic home in Georgetown?
Not just an old home, but one who has had a famous person living in it at one time?

One hint: he later lived in the White House.
Click here to check if you are correct.

When I was a swinging bachelorette, I lived on frozen pizza.  

Do you have a favorite?

Here is a list of the tastiest pies.

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Do you know the secret ingredient that makes fried chicken extra crispy?

Me neither.

But if you're curious, click here.

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Did you make a resolution to lose weight this year?  
How's that working for you?

Here are 100+ WW recipes that look scrumptious.

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You're doing Keto?

No problemski!

I've got you covered.

Here are 55+ Keto Recipes to help you keep up your momentum.

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This Coronavirus is pretty scary.  Every time that I get a hint of a scratchy throat or sneeze, I'm ready to dial 911.  Here is a list of cheap, easy recipes that you can make at home for Wellness Shots.

It these don't work, try tequila.

How old do you think a child should be to start doing their own laundry?  I remember the defining moment when I felt my #1 was ready.  

When the girls turned nine, they were responsible for putting away their neatly-folded, clean laundry.  When my #1 was eleven years old, I went up to collect her dirty laundry from the hamper.  It was then that I realized that she put the folded laundry in the hamper rather than walk a couple of feet to her dresser and put the clothes away.  

When my girl arrived home from school that day, I gave her the good news that she had been promoted and awarded a new job title: Laundry Queen. 

Here is an article about Age Appropriate Chores.  

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This is my blogging buddy, Laura, from Everyday Edits.  She put together the cutest, most informative video on how to freshen up a house with dogs. 
 Needless to say, I was glued to it!

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Speaking of dogs, our resident Diva, Chili, wants an RV for her birthday.


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Why does exercising always look easy when other people are doing it?  Don't you wish that you could receive the benefits of exercise by just watching a video?

I've been faithful to my walking regime but not so much with my weight lifting and sit-ups.

Here are some exercises that look relatively easy aimed at toning the abs.

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Are you in search of the perfect new hairstyle like me?
Here are some styles that will be hot this year.
Btw... I love this one.

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Are you a fan of The Office?
Would you like to make an easy thousand bucks?
Click here.
You're welcome.

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The one thing that I like about my 'hood is that we have a lot of deer.  The one thing that I don't like is they eat a lot of our plants.  Here is a list of deer-resistant plants. 

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It's incredible how many things you can order from Amazon.
But a guest house?
You betcha!

I think this one would make a great Blog Central.
Are you listening, Mister?

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Do you fall asleep to music?
If you do, I've got good news for you.

Talbots

I bought these black jeans a couple of weeks ago.  They are high waisted, and they are so comfortable because they have a lot of stretch to them.  They are very flattering, as well.
The best part is that they are on sale now.

Sephora

I read about this concealer/illuminating treatment in a magazine.  I then looked up the reviews, and most were pretty good.  I ordered it, and I am very pleased.  Instead of using eye cream and concealer, I just use this. It does a pretty good job on my dark circles.

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I owned a sweater shaver about ten years ago and didn't think it did a good job, and I never got another one.  Sista and #2 both told me that they had this one, and they felt it did a great job.  
So I ordered it and it works like a dream.
No more pills on my sweatahs!


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Amazon

I just started reading this thriller.
Has anybody read it?

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And  I am listening to this nonfiction on my walks.

Book reviews will be published this week.
Have a great weekend.



Until next time...