The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  It's still pretty cold around here.  Maybe that's why the week dragged by. 

The Mister and I have a lowkey weekend coming up.  We are gearing up for losing that precious hour of sleep.

Here are a few things that caught my eye this week.  

Take a gander at this gorgeous home renovation in Richmond, Virginia.

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This lovely home was decorated with the inspiration derived from Showhouses.

Are you in the market for a hobbit house?  This one is available for under 200K.  The grandkids will love it!


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If the Hobbit House didn't make your boat float, perhaps you will appreciate some Mansion Eye Candy.

I heard from so many wonderful readers who are also doing Weight Watchers. They offered great advice and tips.  
Here are a few WW recipes.

These breakfast pizzas are only 5 points!
You can find the recipe here.

This broccoli quiche is six points.
Here's the recipe.

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And last but not least... how about these yummy Banana Foster Crepes for a mere 5 blessed points. 

I followed The Enchanted Home since its very beginning. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to visit Tina's gorgeous home on a couple of occasions.  Tina also has a wonderful shop with a motherlode of blue and white porcelain. 

Tina is having a sale on her New Arrivals.
Hurry over to shop til you drop!

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Do you have any college seniors in your family?  Here is a list of the best business schools according to headhunters.

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Good news for one of my favorite shows.

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Here's a list of 33 best affordable beauty products according to Woman's Day.

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Do you live in New England?
Do you like to read?
Here is a list of the Best Book Festivals coming up. 


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Have you heard of the At Your Gate app?

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Or the Panna App?

If you enjoy trying new recipes, you're going to love this one. 

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Danielle Rollins

Have you moved into a new home?
Why not throw a Housewarming Party?

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I read somewhere that the most popular item left in hotel rooms is a phone charger.  

Read here the oddest things left in an Uber.

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My Mister learned to tie a bowtie from a youtube tutorial.
Here are 50 Amazing Skills that you can learn from youtube.

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Tuckernuck

I bought this dress for the cruise.
I love the flattering neckline.

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I also have my eye on a few other things.

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Trailer

Many thanks to my wonderful reader, Sharon who told me about this show.  The Mister and I enjoyed it very much.  I especially liked the interviews with the cast at the end.

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I've always been fascinated by Wallis Simpson.
This book was released this week.
Here is an interesting article written by the author.

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The following books have also been released this week.

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I downloaded this one.  
I am a big fan of Camille Di Maio's books.

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This one looks good too.

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I've read almost all of Peter Swanson's books.
He never disappoints.
Don't let me down, Peter.



Until next time...

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Best of the Weekend

To Dunk Or Not To Dunk

Hello, dear friends.  Baby, it's cold outside.  The only thing that is keeping my spirits up is that it's supposed to be in the 50's next week.  That's practically Mom-kini weather!

Today I am linking up with Terri who tells us that today is National Oreo Cookie Day.  To read about its origin and to check out other blogger's answers go here.



1.  Are you able to pass by a plate of cookies and not take one or are you a bit of a Cookie Monster?

I am married to the original Cookie Monster.  Maybe we'll call him the Cookie Mister from now on.
  
No matter where we are, the Mister can sniff out a freshly baked cookie from a mile away.  He cannot pass a bakery without buying at least half a dozen of their finest.

2.  Tell us about your favorite cookie.  
Have your tastes changed since you were a kid?

I have sworn off cookies for a while.  But when I rejoin the cookie scene, my first choice will be Panera's Kitchen Sink cookie.  The copycat Recipe can be found here.

No, my tastes nor my conduct have gone unchanged since I was a child.

3.  Enquiring minds want to know if you are a dunker and, if so, do you dunk in milk, coffee, or tea?

My sweet neighbor, Susie is one of the best bakers I know. At Christmas, she sent over a beautifully wrapped package of her mouth watering biscotti.  I actually hid it from the Mister because I knew that he would inhale it in seconds.

I took dunking my biscotti into my coffee very seriously and enjoyed every scrumptious bite. 

Here is a Recipe that I found for biscotti.
It's probably not as good as Susie's though. 

4.  It is that time of year, and they are selling them on every corner and in front of every store.  Do you buy Girl Scout cookies and if you do, which is your favorite?

This is what our car looks like if the Mister spots a Girl Scout.

5. Raw cookie dough.  Yay or nay?

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I prefer my cookie dough to be accompanied by ice cream and hot fudge.  No sprinkles, please.  If you haven't heard, I'm on Weight Watchers.

6. Please tell us something random about your week.

I really want to see this movie this weekend.  I'm going to tell the Mister that it's a war movie.

Until next time...