Favorites Friday | Etsy Edition

So, I am totally obsessed with Etsy! I found it about 3 years ago when I was planning my wedding.  I bought everything on there, from bridesmaids gifts to flowergirl bags and even my invitations.  I love how inexpensive they are (for the most part) and that everything is homemade.  You know I love me some DIY! I make it a point to find most of my gifts on Etsy.  My mom's last two gifts came from there.  So I thought today for Favorite's Friday I would feature some of my favorite items and designers I have come across on my Etsy adventures.

1. I bought this recipe box from rfrantzdesign right after we moved into our house.  I had tons of clippings from magazines and wanted somewhere to organize all of my recipes.  This box fit my decor and budget perfectly! I love it and it looks so cute sitting on my kitchen counter!

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2.  When my cousin's little boy turned 1 I knew I had to come up with some great gift!  He is OBSESSED with sock monkies and was having a sock monkey themed birthday party.  I found this stack of blocks that I had personalized for him from SimpleBlockSayings.  I loved that they could take off the Happy Birthday blocks and use the mokey and name blocks in his bedroom after the party.  She has blocks for all occasions!! I've got to buy some more from her!

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3.  My iPad had to have the perfect cover.  I didn't want one that just covered the back and I certainly didn't want a sleeve I had to take it in and out of.  I found ElizabethDavidDesigns and loved her folio's.  My iPad fits perfectly and plus it is super cute and stylish!!!

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4.  As many of you know I am a photographer.  I found this necklace today on Etsy and I MUST HAVE IT!! You can even get it customized with your studio initials.  I see an Etsy purchase in my future!! This necklace is from MyBeadedButterfly.

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So... what are some of your favorite Etsy shops???? Lets hear them! 

Favorites Friday

I haven't done a Favorite's Friday in a while, so thought this would be the perfect opportunity to start again!!

Here are some of my favorite things at the moment!

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dutch oven from Target! Its a Giada DeLaurentiis design.  I have never had a dutch oven before and I am amazed at how fast these things heat up!! I love cooking in it now and plan to use it for EVERYTHING! 



My new favorite foundation.  Revlon Photoready Airbrush.  Its a foam and it goes on SO SMOOTH! I use it with a primer, so it stays all day.  This is the best foundation I have found in a while.

Sharpie Pens. If you know me, you know I am OBSESSED with pens.  I found these about a year ago and have been using the every since.  They come in about 10 different colors and have a fine point.  They dont bleed through your paper either! I love the way they write.  PERFECT. PEN. EVER!

Well, those are just a few of my favorites this week! I have to save something for next Friday =)  I hope everyone has an awesome weekend! My parents will be here.  I haven't seen them since Christmas so I know we are going to have a blast!!

Have fun and be safe =)



Favorites Friday

Its time for another edition of Favorites Friday!!!! I love showing you guys new things that I have found lately that I am just inlove with =)

Favorite New Use for a Kitchen Gadget
Okay, I dont know about you, but I HATE shredding chicken.  I hate the time it takes and how hard it is to do it my fork and by hand.  I used to avoid recipes that called for shredded chicken like the plague.  That is until I saw this idea on Pinterest.  Did you know that you can use your KitchenAid mixer to shred chicken?????  Crazy right! All you do is put your fully cooked chicken into your mixer, use the cookie dough attachment, turn it on and watch the magic happen!!



Favorite Etsy Shop

I found this Etsy shop when I was looking for a birthday gift for my cousins little boy.  She has some GREAT gifts and I just want to buy one of everything she has in her shop.  Love Love Love these blocks from Simple Block Sayings.

     

Favorite Local Vendor

Allison, of Vintage Charm and Restoration, and I grew up in church together.   She is now a wife, mother, and furniture resoration goddess!! Her work is AMAZING!! I cannot wait to have a little one so I can get some custom furniture done for their bedroom.  Check out her blog and look her up on Facebook!





Thats all for today folks!!!! If you have any ideas that you would like to see featured in Favorites Friday email me and let me know!!!

Have a FABULOUS weekend!!!

Favorites Friday

So.  While I want to use this blog to keep me accountable and on track, I dont want it to be all about weight loss.  Who wants to hear about my daily meals and exercies raise your hand! Yea I didn't think so.  Thus, Favorites Friday has been born! =)

Each Friday I'll highlight some of my favorite things and give you the info on how you can find it for yourself!!!!! Here goes nothing....

Favorite Planner:

Erin Condren Life Planner.  This thing is AMAZING! I am one of those crazy people that loves office supplies and always counted down the days until back to school shopping time! This planner is EVERYTHING I could have ever dreamed of and more! At $50 they aren't cheap, but its totally worth the $$$!

Favorite Purfume:

Coach Poppy Purfume. You can thank my husband for this wonderful find! If you know me at all you know that I am obesessed with anything and everything Coach.  And this purfume is no exception.  Its smells wonderful! Go test it out!

Favorite Website/Blog:

The Pioneer Woman.  She will make you laugh. She will make you cry. Make you crave food that isn't too good for you. And make you wish you had her life! My cousin introduced me to her blog, and it is one of those sites that I go to EVERYDAY of the week! Check her out.. you'll fall in-love to! 

Well, that about does it for my first every FAVORITE FRIDAY!!! Are the any topics you'd like to see me talk about during the next Favorite Friday?? Comment here and let me know!!! =)

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Now, as far as the shakes and diet goes.... 4 days down.. 86 more to go!

**Butterfinger Shake:  8 oz almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi shake mix, 2 tbsp sugar free fat free butterscotch pudding mix, 2 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, 4 ice cubes

**Vanilla Latte:  8 oz vanilla almond milk, 2 scoops Body by Vi shake mix, 2 tbsp instant coffee, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa, 4 ice cubes