Good morning! I think my internal clock has finally recognized that I’m back in Tennessee. Phew. Those first few mornings were rough. Being on California time when you have to be at work at 7:30AM in Tennessee is challenging. But God bless the person who discovered the coffee plant. And the person who invented the Keurig. And, while we’re at it, the people producing the soy creamer I’m obsessed with.
It’s pretty evident that coffee tops the charts most weeks when it comes to things I’m loving. But, this week, there are a few other things making me smile. Below is a round-up of all those things that are making me oh-so happy! As always, play along in the comments (or link up your own “Thankful/Things I’m Loving” posts) and share one thing you’re loving this week.
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The Prospect of a Snow Day!
My co-workers have me convinced that we will have a Snow Day tomorrow. Apparently, where we live, they’ll shut down the schools – even if there are only 2 or 3 inches of snow on the road. The windy roads and the unpaved neighborhoods make it difficult for people to drive their cars and it’s not really safe for the school buses to be running. I am equal parts THRILLED and NERVOUS-AS-HECK about the Snow Day! But I am extremely grateful that we may not have to leave the apartment. My co-workers also gave me some advice to load up on eggs, milk, and bread. Those are the first things to sell out at the grocery store. I also got a few other things. And chocolate. For good measure. -
10% Happier
Jen got me this book for Christmas and I feel like it’s perfectly aligned to my vision for 2017. I want this year to be the year of simplicity. The year where I am more mindful and intentional in my thoughts and actions. I heard Dan Harris when he was interviewed on Gretchen Rubin’s podcast and I was intrigued by the things he was saying. So, I’m excited to read this book. I’m a few chapters in and I’m loving it.
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Simple Weeknight Meals
Speaking of “simplicity,” dinner has been a breeze lately. I’ve been buying pre-made chicken, frozen veggies, and other items that are easy to dump in a pan. I forgot how easy it was to throw things together when you’re not having to chop up all the ingredients and do all the prep work! -
Friendship Bracelets
It was really fun to see the kiddos after Winter Break. They were so eager to tell me all their stories about the sleepovers they had and the shopping excursions they went on. Two of the girls showed off their “Best Friend” bracelets and it brought me back to my childhood. Back when we would play arcade games and win BFF necklaces and contemplate which one of our many friends we would give the other half to. And, if you were real cool, you had multiple chains hanging from your neck for all the many BFFs you had.
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We don’t have snow, but we have cold! It makes taking the pup out… fun(?). Basically, I am double pants and triple tops layering. I’ve been having fun with dinners as well–I made slow cooker chicken pepper marinara soup and then french onion soup!
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Sadly, it doesn’t snow in Dubai. And I have never seen snowfall in my life…I guess this will go in my bucket list. I am reading Ariana Huffington’s “Thrive” and I am still enjoying first week of 2017. I loved the Friendship bracelet…I have to get one of these. Great post!
It’s snowing today! I had a cold and snowy run here in Shelbyville, Indiana. Just a couple inches being predicted where I am. Right now I’m reading Present Over Perfect. This week I’m loving that I’m running a bit more and that my knee is feeling better and adjusting to more running.
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I hope you get your snow day. Snow is wonderful when you can stay cozy inside! Thanks for the book tip, I’m googling it right now …..
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I hope you get your snow day!
Aw, I remember those bracelets too. My daughter has one with her friend.
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10% Happier is on my list to read soon! I’m currently reading ‘Love Warrior’ though I’m not quite sure how I feel about it yet.
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Here in DC the whole city shuts down for an inch of snow too. People also go nuts buying everything in the grocery store. It is very amusing to me because I’m from Buffalo originally.
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I live in NYC we had a small coating of snow but nothing big. Today is a cold day at its 27 degrees out and will not be getting warming. We are getting what other states have recently felt.
Snow is awesome! We rarely get snow days up in Canada -_- we’re too used to it!
No snow yet in the Chi — but it is collllllllllllllllllld! School starts back next week for us — I’m looking forward to seeing all of my students!
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OH my goodness I think those friendship bracelets and necklaces caused more pain for me than good. If you gave the other half to your best friend, the person who thought they were your best friend cried about it nonstop leaving you a 10 year old the feels like shit. Oh the dramas of a tween girl. I stuck more to mood necklaces. 😉 haha 😉
In northern Alabama it snows a couple of times a year, but not often. I”m excited to see if it does snow soon before we move in February to Florida. I hope it doesn’t snow while we are trying to move :-O
I’m not!!! :X I need to get to it though, I miss reading.
This week I’m loving building my blog, and enjoy my kiddos. 🙂
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I prefer Snow Days to just Cold Days….seems when it snows, the temperatures seem to moderate somewhat. The cold doesn’t feel as cold when there is snow on the ground. Just my opinion. Enjoy your Snow Day.
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It does snow here (Iowa), but only flurries as of late. As far as I’m concerned, it can stay that way!
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I love the idea of sharing things you are currently in love with right now! 🙂 It snows here, but it all melted and now it just spits snow at us now and again. Currently I am reading Vol. 1 of The Walking Dead comics. Not exactly a book, but I have wanted to read them forever. This week I am loving aloe infused socks, playing app games with my youngest, teaching my oldest to build 3d figures and getting to sleep in yesterday! 🙂
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When I was teaching I LIVED for those snow days! Except one year we had so many and our district didn’t prepare properly so we ended up having school until June 9th! The schools are out today but unfortunately, stay-at-home moms don’t get the day off! haha
Oh gosh! That sounds rough. Haha. Luckily, our county already built in 13 extra school days in the case of snow days! Apparently they happen a lot around here!
That book is incredible and really helped me immensely. I felt so bad reading about his experience with an on-air panic attack, especially as someone who has dealt with anxiety in recent years.
Awww I used to love friendship bracelets 🙂 thanks for the blast from the past!
Hope you get a snowday! I’m in NJ and I feel like we need a storm or everything stays open, whomp!!
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Living where I am, I NEVER get snow days. Ever. We’re just expected to deal with it. Hrmph.
I’ve had 10% Happier on my “to read” list for a long time, I really should start it.
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Snow day here in Ohio also! I discovered the pre-chopped veggies and while ago and they are such a time saver! Good read! 🙂
I really hope it doesnt snow here this weekend. Its my baby shower weekend and snow would make that difficult 🙁
Awww, hope you guys have a great time! <3 Baby is coming so soon!
Love the linky I do A similar #Thankfulness post.But it doesn’t snow where I live.I did .Packaged preprocessed food is a problem for me health wise .But otherwise having it all ready and ready to cook is the easiest way to cook.I hate preps.But you have to cook ,if you want to eat.A Happy New year to you
Love this! Good luck on your snow day, I hope it happens for you 🙂
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Do you want to take our snow?! I live in New Hampshire and they don’t shut ANYTHING down for snow! Thanks for making me smile today! I love the friendship bracelets!
Did you get a snow day?! We did today! It really doesn’t affect anyone in my family, but it’s still exciting. I like how you leave questions at the end of the blog!
Love this post. I do a similar FridayFive type post.
I never thought to make it a link up!
I’ll definitely visit the other post here.
I used to love Snow Days in school.. until I started working in corporate and very really do our offices shut down 🙁 Hope you have a blast!
Simple weeknight meals are great for family time (and just to get back some of your own time!)
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We don’ t get snow days here in CA, we have been getting rain storms, and floods! Which is good cause we are in a drought. Non the less the dinner you made looks great!!
Where in California are you?
Today is our first snowy day, and I got to spend it at home! Plus, I work tomorrow at the facility with the shortest drive, so I get to adjust to the snowy roads gradually – hurray!
Those are especially cute friendship bracelets! 🙂
Now that the kids are back in school, things are quieter around the house for a few hours. However, I kinda miss the noise! Oh, being a mom is so complicated! I’m making them an after school treat that I know they’ll love.
Made me smile 🙂 I love snow days too .. they’re the best!
A few weeks ago we had lots of snow here in Toronto but it’s all melted now. A snow day up here is pretty rare since we’re used to the weather and they basically never shut down the subways and streetcars. But I remember how much I used to look forward to the chance of one when I was a kid! Hope you stay safe and warm if there’s a Tennessee blizzard!
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I love snow days, I wish we had them more! Good to know you stocked up on chocolate, it’s the most important thing! I hope you got your snow day <3 I'm also loving simple meals right now. I'm loving making an amazing omelette in 5 minutes with me new omelette maker! Nikki x
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Ohhh, snow days are so magical!!! I still love them and I haven’t been in school in years! Looks like you’ve got some great stuff to hole up at home!!
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looks like snow is heading my way tomorrow. I will be going to the butcher in the morning.
I want to read 10% Happier now! I read The Happiness Project last year and really enjoyed it as well. We’re in the “possible snow day” are right now, and the buzz is crazy!! I love it!
Nice! Yeah, I read The Happiness Project and was so inspired by it. Have you listened to Gretchen Rubin’s podcast?
Snow days definitely do not happen in Tucson, but sometimes I wish. I have added 10% Happier to my reading list for the year! Thanks for sharing :).
Jealous of your possible snow! I’m happy we’re getting a cold front in FL!
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I live in Chicago and the snow has been BRUTAL!! Not only has it snowed…but been bitterly cold!
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It started snowing in December. We’re supposed to get snow as well tomorrow. As long as I don’t have to leave my house I’m fine with a snow day.
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Who doesn’t love a snow day! Lol. I love simple meals during the weeknights as well, it’s more laid back.
Milk, bread and eggs are the first items on the list for a snowfall, I have no idea why 😅. I always add some sort of chocolate as well just in case…you never know when a craving will hit😎
Wish we had Snow Days here in Ca.
hahaha.
On second thought I am so happy living in California with no sign of snow where we are.
It does snow in the mountains though.
Your dinner picture looked greattt. Yes life is much easier with pre-cut fruits and veggies.
My advise —- When using frozen veggies or precut veggies no matter how much they say prewashed ready to eat, please please wash them. This way all the excessive salt that they might have put and other preservatives can get washed away, making it much more healthy.
Bye bye. Good Night.
These posts are so fun! But I def do not miss the prospect of snow… we lived in it for years. Happy to be where there is NO snow! LOL!
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Glad to hear that you are enjoying snow days. I wish we could also see snow. Friendship bracelet looks so cute.
Im in Texas so it doesn’t snow here luckily! I am currently reading “The Flowering Woman.” I am loving that this week is going by so fast.
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I’m so worried about a snow day. I always head to the store and stock up too.
The 10% book looks great!
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It definitely snows here but we don’t get snow days from school or work… Of course we are used to it. Right now we have about 3 feet of snow outside. And yesterday it was around -30 celsius. Brrr.
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I live in California but used to live in Tennessee and had school canceled even when snow didn’t stick. My sister is a teacher in Tennessee and is praying for snow days.
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I used to live in LA and only dreamt of snow days! Now I get to live them. WoohoooO! Where in CA are you at?
Oohh that’s a cute meow friendship bracelet!
Am currently reading Kevin Kwan books again! Coz its so addicting
We don’t get snow where I live, but we do get some cold weather and it’s coming tomorrow! Right now, I’m loving getting over my cold finally!
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These are great! I am really looking forward to school getting out in early June. It can’t come soon enough.
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For some reason I find this post super adorable!
I love the idea of changing your mindset to basically enjoy the little things, and making small changes that will make a difference in your daily life!
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Agree with those simple weeknight meals! They’re usually the best, anyway! All the best in the new year!
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Snow days are the best! Looks like you loaded up some great food to celebrate.
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It’s definitely nice to be back to the daily routine. I feel more productive because of the rest from the Holidays although who wouldn’t love a good snow day right. I think your students are adorable, those bracelets are nice!
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We actually have a snow day today even though not enough inches fell on the ground to cancel school. I personally hate snow since I have to shovel it being a homeowner.
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I’ll have to check out that book! I loved the Happiness Project! I didn’t know she had a podcast too although I haven’t gotten into podcasts yet
The first 20-30 episodes of her podcast are good. Then it sort of starts to get repetitive!
Nope on the snow, for me, but yes to meals and friendship bracelets. It’s the little things in life!
It’s supposed to snow here today! I remember those best friend necklaces how cute is that. Just finished reading Murder on the Orient Express!
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We’re posed to get rain all weekend (which means sinus yuck), but the mountains are supposed to get snow–YAY!
I’m currently reading a cozy mystery series (Wedding Cake Murder) and I cannot wait to hear what you think of the book. Have an awesome 2017!
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Snow days are for sure my favorite lately. Although, friendship whatevers (bracelets, necklaces, pieces in general) are always awesome!
10% Happier is one of my favorite books! I started meditating after reading it and LOVED it. So good.
It snows here all the time. But we live in the north too.
I love the idea behind this post! Also, loved that book, it took me a while to get into it but once I did I couldn’t put it down!
I live in sunny Phoenix, AZ, so no snow here. However, we went to Prescott, AZ over the New Year’s weekend and the snow was beautiful on the mountains.
Currently reading a lot of stuff to grow my blog audience and a lot of tech stuff for my day job.
The one thing I’m truly loving this week is my day job. I’ve never had a job that was this fun. I work for GoDaddy and I ride a slide to the cafeteria every day and have nerf gun wars while taking calls. It’s a lot of fun.
Definitely going to check out that book 10% happier, too. Thanks for the lead!
I hope you had a good snow day. We’re having way toooo many here this year.
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I live in Minnesota. Not only does it snow, but all last week with the windchill it “felt like” 25 or colder all day every day. Gross. I am reading the Magnolia Story. Who doesn’t love Chip and Joanna ? This week I am loving being back in routine. The kids all went back to school, and I am able to try to figure out a new schedule for myself with my blog, ebay store, and two businesses I run. Thanks for the look into your week !
Well I live in California 🙂 Sunny California! Its not snowy here but so darn cold ! Reading your blog post makes me feel cozy haha 🙂
I used to live in California and miss it so much! Although I do appreciate the snow days we get here 😉
Such cute charms!
I hope you get your snow day!Snow days are the best! Great post 🙂
Snow days are the best! I like to I like making a snowman with my kids :)Great post .I hope you get your snow day … 🙂
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We are in the 40s it was in the 20s at the start of the weekend. I was looking for a good book and considered the one you’re reading but then I asked someone about books and she recommended The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and my mind was blown. I started it yesterday and am almost done with it . I’ll probably start reading it over again. I still might read 10% happier. But so far this book is amazing and I’ve had so many realizations.
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Here in Florida we have hurricane days, not snow days. Although it has been in the 30’s here, which is really cold for us!
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I wish we had a snow day tomorrow but it’s just cold! I a,m reading Deepak Choprah’s “What are you hungry for” as I tend to emotionally eat and it gets worse in winter!
Florida has always the sunshine but the temperature was below 70’s this weekend. So yay…we are having winters in Florida!
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We’re in Phoenix Arizona, so not much chance of a snow day here! This week I’ve been loving smoothies as I’m trying to get more fruit and goodness into my diet!
I LOVED having a snow day! It gave me time to catch up and relax! (Except now I’m ready for it to go away…) That friendship bracelet is adorable xx thecarlycollective.com
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Hey Divya, You have snow and we have heat! Last year we survived through the heat wave! I hate preps too but you can’t avoid much. Best of Luck with the snow. Happy New Year. Thanks for linking up with #ThnakfulThursdays
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That’s a lovely friendship bracelet! I love charm bracelets, too. 🙂
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