Five on Friday
I’m on day 12 without coffee so it’s a miracle I’m still sane! I feel like I am committed enough at this point to make the full 21 days so stay tuned. Thankfully it’s Friday and we have zero, count um, zero plans this weekend! I could not be happier to know my to do list is a blank slate and I get to choose how much is going to be enough! Bringing you lots of random things I’m loving right now!
Exciting News
I’ve had a little secret the last few weeks and secrets are not my strong suit. Super excited to be able to share with you guys after it was finally announced yesterday that Riley received an invite to big league spring training! No this does not mean he will be on a big league roster but it does mean he is one step closer to living his dream and that makes a momma super happy!
Shout Outs
First up a big thank you to Johannah for having me over for a little Q&A on her blog this week! Johannah has a precious little family and we are lucky to both be surviving the pre-teen years!
And a big thanks to Leanne at Classy Yet Trendy for featuring this look on her Trendy Wednesday Linkup. It seriously is the best surprise when you open up a blog to read and see your very own picture!
Currently Hearting
How cute is this Love t-shirt?
But I’m also kind of crazy about this one too! I feel like this graphic tee is a definite yes year round.
I happened across this jacket in the new arrivals and holy heart eyes! Is it not just so precious? Well the price is too but I may have to keep my eye out for a sale because I just think it’s so adorable.
Fave Purchase
I think I may have FINALLY found a peplum that will work for me! I absolutely love the peplum look but it doesn’t really love my shape. Still…I cannot seem to keep from buying every one I fall in love with and then sadly end up returning. This one is the softest material and has a very slight hi/lo hem and I actually didn’t feel like it added girth to my already thick frame. I am totally wearing this today all layered with a favorite jacket. Bonus it comes in several colors both stripes and solid and is on sale for $21!
Surviving
Barely…just barely surviving my wellness challenge. We are limited to a list of foods and only those foods for the first 21 days of the “cleanse” piece. Well, I have been so excited since learning to make these plantain chips and was so proud of myself because, y’all, chips and salsa and guac are my weaknesses and this was really helping with some cravings. Now I’m in the midst of arguing they are “legal” because darn it….plantains and avocado oil are on the list and that’s all this is!!
But this chicken zoodle soup was the BIG winner this week. It was so amazing and I ate it every single day for lunch. It is so filling and delicious and I was surprised the zoodles didn’t get mushy in the leftovers. I used this recipe but actually used a rotisserie chicken and it was seriously yum!
And I just thought this was too funny not to share! Happy Friday!
Hope you all have a sweet weekend!
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Great job on the challenge! You’re my hero for going without coffee! We are So excited for Riley in our house! My son has been a fan of his since his college days. I know he will do well! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Laina! Am I remembering correctly that we sent a card to you guys? Going to games and seeing fans come for autographs is just my favorite.
Happy weekend!
Thank you Nancy….hope you had an amazing time!
I LOVE those peplum tops. Old Navy had some similar back during the fall and I was so sad I didn’t buy more of them. I may have to grab one of those BP tops! Happy weekend, Shelly!
I’m just loving how soft and buttery this one is Lindsay!
Oh my gosh…that little girl is a HOOT!!! I loved it. YAY, I’m so happy you found a peplum you like. I wondered about that one too. I think the peplum being longer might work good for me too. That jean jacket IS darling. I’m so excited for Riley. I know you are over the moon proud and happy for him. That’s just AWESOME! Good job on sticking with your eating plan. 12 days is no joke! I’m proud of you. Have the best, totally free weekend! XO
Isn’t she hilarious! She always makes me laugh. We are super excited and just praying for good health and a good mentality to carry him through the season. It’s been a long year for him between the regular season and fall ball. He didn’t get much time off compared to most ballplayers.
Who is Jim and what did he ever do to you?! bahahahaha! That little girl is my spirit animal! And, whoop for Riley!!! I’m so excited for him! We should road trip with Colby and Dillon to go see him!!! 😉
I wish! Unfortunately Dillon will also be playing baseball at Spring Break. 🙁 More than likely Riley will end up in Fresno in April so there’s that…and they play all over the dang place including Round Rock.
Girls trip to Fresno and we could visit Kim! And, sign us up for a weekend in Round Rock!
I cut out caffeine last fall – oh boy, it’s a challenge – good for you. That peplum top looks so cute.
Lisa
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Thankfully this is only for 21 days! I’m so excited I found a peplum top that will work for me! Happy Friday!
Aw!! So happy for Riley! That’s awesome! #proudmommomemt
Thank you Laura! We are excited for him……now just trying to find a way to get to Florida while we are in the middle of our budget season! blah
Congrats on making it this far without coffee! Are you drinking spark instead?
And that is so awesome for Riley! Good luck to him!
Thank you V! I am not suppose to be drinking any caffeine, however, I have had spark several afternoons when I just could not keep my eyes open at my desk. There have been several days when I haven’t needed it at all. Love me some spark though. 🙂
How awesome for your son!! Loved the peplum top, they usually don’t flatter me but I may give this one a try.
Anne they rarely flatter me but this fabric seemed to lay a little flatter and I’ve already worn it 3 times!
Woo hoo!!! I am so happy for your family, what an accomplishment for Riley! Seeing your kids succeed is just incredible, such a gift, God bless you all and especially Riley as he joins the team for Spring training.
I have the same problem with peplum tees, why do I love things that don’t love me back? Hmmmm.
I am making that chicken zoodle soup, great lunch idea and it’s packed with veggies. I need to make those plantain chips – do you use a recipe?
Enjoy your easy, breezy weekend my friend. I hope you bask in the glory of your precious life!
xo,
Kellyann
The chicken zoodle soup is seriously amazing! And the plantains are super easy…I literally just tossed in avocado oil (could also use EVOO) and salt and then baked in a single layer at 350 for about 25 minutes. I love them. The more green they are the less sweet and more like a chip.
Well I LOVE the soup – made it Saturday and it is delish! The plaintain chips will be next for me. Thanks friend, keep the good ideas coming!
Oh, almost forgot – that video. I am dying! Yoga is hineys in your face – yuck!!! HA!!!!
YES! She is just too damn cute!
I find peplum so hard. I am wearing one today that I have had in my closet forever but just wasn’t sure I could pull it off. Figured I better try it or get rid of it 🙂 Yay for your son, how exciting. I found you through Johannah’s blog :)!
Erin I’m so the same. I do love the look though and throwing a jacket or a cardigan over it has made it perfect. This one is such a lightweight and buttery fabric I felt like it stayed closer to my body which didn’t make me feel so bulky.
That love t-shirt is a so cute! We have an open weekend too and I am beyond excited! I hope you have a great one. Sierra~Beautifully Candid
It was amazing! And I should have been productive but instead was rather lazy! I think I actually slept like 11 hours on Saturday night!
I love those LOVE t-shirts; it’s just to darn cold for me to even think of short sleeves though. I am going to have to check out that soup recipe. I am trying to fill up more on veggies and I just LOVE zucchini!
You definitely would love the soup in the cold weather. It seriously is delicious and I was thinking of making it again this week.
I love that pastel pink tee from Jcrew!! You’re right in that it could be worn all the time! I love Jcrew!
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I think I’m going to have to have it Sarah….I kept waiting thinking maybe it would sell out. haha
Yay Riley!! That’s so awesome!! I love that peplum top! Even more that it’s on sale!!
Seriously Emily….this top you would LOVE! And thank you about Riley.
So happy for your son, may it lead to even bigger opportunities! Cute peplum top and I love the stripes. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much Lea! It is definitely a step in the right direction and I will just continue to pray for good health and a positive mind.
That is SO exciting friend. I’ll be saying some prayers for him for sure! Peplum is SO hard for me. With my height, finding one long enough can be so challenging.
We would love prayers Beth! I’m always just praying for him to stay healthy for sure. I know it’s been a road to get to where he is and hopefully he will continue to work hard and see results. Ahhh peplum…I seriously just love the look but it is such a hard one for me to pull off.
So excited for your son–congratulations! Thank you for that recipe. I need to eat healthier & this sounds like something I can actually make.
Thank you! I’m super excited to see where the season takes him and just praying for good health. The chicken zoodle soup is so amazing! I really could have made it again this week.
How exciting about your son! Those plantain chips look delish!
Thanks Alison! And yes, these chips have been saving my life. lol
So excited to hear about Riley! Im calling it here….he will be in Fresno this summer and maybe MLB by end of summer. Just saying. I certainly hope so!
I think he will more than likely be in Fresno come April. So looking forward to coming out…California is one of my fave states!
That will be awesome and YES we will come to a game when you are here and do dinner! Or lunch or whatever works in your schedule! Yes Yes Yes!
YAY Riley! So exciting. I’m so proud of you on this 21 day journey, and wow, that chicken soup looks delish! That little girly is something else, made me smile! Hope you’re having a great weekend of Chillin and smiling ALOT!
I seriously just can’t wait to be done with the 21 days so I can have coffee, nuts and potatoes again! Still going to be fairly strict for the rest of the 90 days but I am already feeling so much better and less bloated so totally worth it.
That is so exciting about Riley!! I can’t wait to see what happens this season. I also love those valentines shirts. I need to head over to Amazon and check it out. Hope you are having a great weekend.
So many cute Vday shirts on Amazon…I was so surprised!
Congrats to Riley and your family! Wow, that’s big news. Hope you had a good weekend!
I’m pretty darn excited for him. One more step towards his dream job!
Good job on giving up coffee. I tried giving up sugar once and it was really hard. I love the striped peplum shirt. It’s really cute!
Sugar is not so hard for me once I get past the first week or so….but I”m totally a carb girl. I’m only giving up coffee briefly so yea!
Better you than me going without coffee! I HAVE to have my coffee first thing, or I’m just crazy! Congratulations to your son…what an accomplishment! I love all of your picks in this post. The graphic tees are too cute!
Don’t worry….I will be back on the coffee once the 21 days are over…this was just a little reset.
Shelly… while my love for you runs deep…. why in the Hell are you giving up coffee?!?!
LMAO…..it is only a 21 day cleanse….come Saturday I will be back on the juice!
What a great secret that you are now able to share. Hope all comes together for the big dream! Love all your t-shirt picks and thanks for sharing them!
What a great secret to share! Congrats to Riley and I hope that he is able to live his dream! I love all the shirts, they’re so cute!
Congratulations to Riley! So exciting. What a fabulous secret to share!I am 💜💜💜ing that peplum shirt. I just bought a peplum sweatshirt and can’t get enough. I agree,finding the right one is tricky but when you do find it 😁.