Friday Favorites (72)
Happy Friday! This is my last work day at home before we head to Charlotte for Christmas, and my final Friday Favorites post of 2016--can you believe it? This year is rapidly coming to a close and I feel like I have so many things I want to get done before we tun the page to January.
To Read/Watch:
- I absolutely loved reading about (and listening to) this Minneapolis couple's rendition of "Baby It's Cold Outside" with consent. But let's face it, it's not Christmas without the Glee version, either.
- George's Best Day! What an amazing dog for an amazing little girl.
- To Kill a Mockingbird removed from Virginia schools for racist language. Literature major/enthusiast soap box: This is a really complicated issue, but censorship hurts everyone. We can't erase the past or make it easier to swallow by removing books that cover ugly truths. I was sad to read this news out of eastern Virginia. EDIT: I just heard that the books were reinstated. Thanks, Laura Beth!
- The future! This video gave me passion eyes. I see these self-driving cars on the road in our neighborhood every day. It's so exciting to live in Silicon Valley where some really incredible things are being tested.
- I found these Chardonnay pairings to be very eye-opening and helpful.
- A lot of these made me cry, the rest made me laugh. 33 Pictures That Show 2016 Wasn't A Completely Terrible Year.
Wish List/Shopping:
- I was super excited to see these sunglasses on sale last week, so I snagged them ASAP; but they're still on sale in black (which is what I got them in).
- Speaking of sales, this unique-looking swim suit is on sale and has me dreaming of my trip to Las Vegas next month. My college roommates and I rented a house with our husbands and it has a hot tub.
- This would be the perfect holiday dress if I had $1500 burning a hole in my pocket.
- I've always been a Converse girl but lately I've had my eye on these Nikes. What do you think?
Housekeeping:
- If you haven't taken it yet, I'd love to hear your feedback in my 2016 Reader Survey! I've really appreciated hearing from those of you who have already submitted, and I wish I could give all you BRCA and far-from-home readers a huge hug. I value your criticism, as well, and I'm looking forward to working even harder in 2017.
- I'm teaching my favorite SkillPop class on Tuesday in Charlotte! If you're in the area and have any interest in the topic, we'd love to see you there.
- And finally, is there anyone on your Christmas list who might enjoy getting a copy of The Big 15 Paleo Cookbook? You can still get it in time if you order now!
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What are you up to this weekend? I'm finishing up some work and running a few errands, then packing for our long trip to the East Coast for the holidays! On Sunday we're having some of Rob's California family over for a pizza night, which should be really fun. Then on Monday we fly to Charlotte--I can't wait to see our North Carolina friends and family!
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