A Weekend Full of Green

Hello, dear friends.  Happy Sunday.  Did you remember to set your clocks ahead last night?  We didn't.  Hopefully, we'll catch up with the rest of the world by Wednesday.

The Mister took Friday off, so we enjoyed a nice long weekend. 

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the crime scene

The weekend began with my little Chili finding a new clubhouse.  My perfect girl, who has never given me an ounce of trouble, decided to set up her new digs under the front steps.  Chili, the same girl who hates walking on grass or going out in the rain, decided to dig herself a passageway that only she could enter.  When I finally found her and begged her to come out, I was met with deaf ears.  Poor Chow was going crazy because all he wanted to do was be with his sister in her newfound girl cave.  He couldn't fit his head in there, let alone the rest of him!  After what seemed like hours of coaxing and bribing with "chickies" ( the gold standard of bribes), she came out.  When the Mister came home, he geared himself with a shovel,  a large rock, and the ultimate deterrent, chili powder (no pun intended) and closed down her hideaway.  We'll see how long that lasts.

I had no intention of seeing this movie because my girl Tina's last flick, Sisters, was such a bomb.  But last week I watched an interview on WWHL with Tina and the woman that she was portraying, and my curiosity peeked.  The Mister and I decided that since nothing was playing that I wanted to see we would give Whiskey Tango Foxtrot a whirl.  It was my pick this weekend because I begrudgingly sat through London Has Fallen last weekend.

The Mister and I were both pleasantly surprised by this film.  It enabled the viewer to get a birds eye view of the of what it's like to be a part of the press working in the war zone.  There were some light moments and some dark ones as well.  The story was well told, and the acting was believable. 

We woke up to a picture-perfect day on Saturday.  The Mister and I decided to hop in the car and head to Newport for some lunch and shopping.  It's not a bad ride - just about 90 minutes from our home.

As we approached the town, we noticed a lot of people on the streets walking.  Green seemed to be the color of the day.

Before we knew it, we found ourselves smack dab in the middle of the St. Patty's Day parade.  We rode around for awhile in search of a prized parking place. 

The Mister mumbled under his breath "this looks like a throw-up over your shoes kind of crowd."  I looked down at my new jacket and suede boots and said, "lets head home."

This morning is the beginning of another gorgeous day.  The Mister took Chowdah out for their first run of the season.

Guess it took a lot out of Chowdah.  

Today includes Mass and a little lunch.  I'm not sure what else.  But I do know we'll stay away from road trips.  We may even join Chili in her clubhouse.

Only 7 more days of winter to go!

Enjoy your Sunday.

Until next time...

Friday's Favorite Things

Happy Friday, dear friends.  Before I get into my favorite things, I want to show you what I spotted yesterday on my walk.

Hallelujah!

My enthusiasm was dampened when I was greeted by these cold eyes.  They don't like it when Mama goes on a walk without them.


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I have a very special guest today.  Her name is #1, and she was kind enough to write about her latest favorite thing.  For the past couple of months, my girl has been calling me on her way home from one of her classes bursting with enthusiasm.  

My new "favorite thing" is ClassPass. I have always been the type to look into all different kinds of studios but at the last second, I back out because committing to one type of exercise is a big commitment! Yoga every day would get incredibly boring and not to mention, $250 membership / month would be better spent at J. Crew!

ClassPass allows me to try countless studios and exercises. For example, this week I am doing Barre, Spin, Pilates, Kickboxing and then Spin again. There is such a sense of community that comes with CP too - you can always count on working out next to a girl that is new to that particular class which makes for a much less intimidating experience.

CP also has an easy-to-use app where you can schedule your workouts ahead of time. Their $15 cancelation policy (within 12 hours of class time) is such a motivation to get my chubby behind to class!

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I love my new topiary in my planter from The Enchanted Home.  Now, if I can keep it alive for more than a month, it will be a miracle.

I have seen photos of avocado and egg all over my facebook.  After hearing Dr. Oz declare it a superfood, I finally tried it and I am a fan.  It takes less than 2 minutes to make it in the microwave.  Along with being healthy, it also keeps me full for hours, which is a feat in itself. 

Amazon Prime

This series covers the story of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald in the days before she marries F. Scott Fitzgerald.  Christina Ricci captures Zelda's effervescent personality and Joy de Vivre.

Synopsis

I tuned into The Family because I love Joan Allen.  There are plenty of twists and turns in this intriguing story of a kidnapped boy who comes home after ten years.  Every week I think I have it figured out, and I am always wrong.

If you like shiny wood floors, Quick Shine is the product for you.  Just mop it on after the floor is washed and the floors look brand new.  It even keeps them sparkling with two crazy doggies.  You can find it at Walmart. 

These will make your job even easier!  

Love this tray!!

My new favorite website is Draper James, which was founded by Reese Witherspoon.  It has great clothes and fabulous accessories for your wardrobe as well as your home.

This is not a sponsored post even though Reese and I look like we are twins separated at birth.



What's your new favorite thing?

Until next time...

A Checkered Hodgepodge

Hello, dear friends.  Happy Hodgepodge Day!  Today it is suppose to hit 70 degrees!  I am counting the minutes until the first day of Spring.

1.  March is National Women's History Month.  In that vein who are three women who've been influential in your life?  How so?

I didn't realize how much my Mother influenced me until I had children of my own and heard her words of wisdom coming out of my mouth.  

Sista and I would spend weekends with my Grandmother.  She was so sweet and we loved going to her house and playing gin rummy. 

Last but not least, my buddy Kate is the epitome of courage and grace.

2.  In what ways do you think women have it easier than men?

I don't think women have it easier than men. I think men have it easier than women.  

3.  What do you need most right now: faith, love, hope, or peace?

I'll take a dash of all four.

4.  Do you have a collection?  If so, what do you collect and why?

The only thing that I collect in my very old house is dust.

5.  Plaids, checks, polka dots, stripes... your favorite?

Checks please.

6.  In what ways are you the same as your childhood self?

"Lucky" for my friends and family members, I have the same sense of humor that I had at six years old.  

7.  You're a contestant on the TV show.   What category will you ace?

TV SHOWS FROM THE '70's WITH FEMALE LEADS.

8.  Insert your own random thought here. 

What Jeopardy category could you ace?

Until next time...