We made it to Friday again! High five! Speaking of...I received an email yesterday saying that I am this week's featured blogger on the H54F (High Five For Friday) linkup. Thank you so much Katie, Caitlin, Tif and Della for spotlighting this little ol' blog of mine. I am truly honored.
Now, let me tell you five other things that made my week so special....
ONE
I took my teenager to a bar...a Color Bar! As I mentioned last week, Kendall had a birthday, so we pretty much spent the whole month of February celebrating. I am about to let you in on a HUGE secret...OK, it's not really a secret, but it is definitely information worth sharing. If you're a Kendra Scott fan, like we are, then you need to know this: during your birthday month you get half off anything in the store! Yep, it's true! Monday night, Kendall, and I headed to our nearest Kendra Scott store to cash in! She opted to design her own piece from the Color Bar. It was so fun and she got a beautiful necklace to show for it!
TWO
Speaking of Kendall...she's pretty happy with me now that she got her shoes back. I was on the fence on whether I would really wear Converse. After wearing Kendall's a few times and loving them, I finally bought my own pair! They are so comfy and perfect for those days when you're running around with kids, yet want to look "hip" too. Do hip people use the word hip? Probably not.
THREE
We love seafood around our house. When I need a quick and healthy meal, that everyone will eat, I know I can count on my foil packet salmon or this lemon pepper tilapia. We made this Wednesday night and it hit the spot! All you do is, spread a little butter over the fish, sprinkle some lemon pepper on top and generously juice a lemon (or two) over the tilapia and bake it at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. It's so good, yet light. The perfect spring-time dinner.
FOUR
The weather in Small Town, Texas has been nice this week, so we have spent our afternoons in the sun! Unfortunately Small Town, Texas is far, far away from a Starbucks, but I made my own version of their Green Tea Lemonade's that I just love. It is the perfect back porch, sitting in the sun, watching the kids drink, AND it's sugar-free. Trim Healthy Mama friends, you have to try it. I just brewed up some green tea, poured it over ice and added a packet of True Lemon. Yum!
FIVE
This guy cracks me up. We had a lunch date a few days ago and that's all he has been able to talk about. He loves some quality time! We were discussing important current events over lunch, and I asked him if he liked the Republican Party or the Democrat Party better. He replied, "I like a birthday party best!" Yep, me too, Jess! If you missed my post on Tuesday, go check it to see how he finished some well-known movie lines. He keeps us on our toes; that's for sure!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope everyone has a great weekend. Don't forget to check out some of the fabulous bloggers I am linking up with this week!
Emily
XOXO,
Emily
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Thhat is awesome that you are the featured blogger!!! I will have to check out the Kendra Scott color bar. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely check out the Kendra Scott Color Bar! It's so fun! Did you know they're putting a Kendra Scott at Watters Creek? Yay!!!
DeleteHey hey featured blogger! I have really enjoyed checking your blog on the regular the past two weeks. I have been wanting to get a pair of Chuck Taylors for a while but never seem to do it. I'm jealous of your nice Texas weather! Supposedly, ours is coming in next week. It better! xo Amanda
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amanda!! I hope you have a sunshiny, warm weekend!
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Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
DeleteThat's one of my favorite dinners to make - it's so easy and congrats on being a featured blogger! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteThank you, Biana! Have a great weekend!
DeleteYour kids are too cute! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI haven't worn Converse since I was in high school but I'm definitely planning on getting a new pair for the Spring!
I was a Vans girl in junior high, so I think these are my first Converse. I'm already thinking I need white, too! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love your kids answer for political parties. So funny! I wish I knew during my birthday month about that Kendra Scott deal. But duly noted for next birthday ;) http://mymonochromaticlife.com
ReplyDeleteIf I have helped just one person grow their Kendra Scott collection, then I have succeeded! In the meantime, check out Neiman Marcus Last Call, they usually have some great deals on Kendra's. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI had no idea about the Kendra Scott deal AND it's my birthday month!! Thanks so much for the tip! Also going on the look out for the true lemon. Love green tea lemonade and Arnold Palmers! Happy Friday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday month! I'm glad you found out about the birthday discount in time. Have fun shopping!
DeleteI bought my True Lemon at Walmart, where the Crystal Lite is found.
Have a great weekend!
I got a pair of converse , monogrammed, last year. Love them. Have a great weekend !!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds cute!! I'm loving your gold sneakers right now, too!!
DeleteYay for being our featured blogger!!! I'm so jealous that you all have a Kendra Scott nearby! We're getting one in Lexington as soon as the new shopping center opens, but they're still doing site prep. So fun though!
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You'll have to plan a trip as soon as one opens near you! The closest one to us right now is about 35 minutes away, but we're getting one 20 minutes away that I'm super excited about!
DeleteWoohoo for Kendra Scott discounts! I hope your daughter loved her necklace that she got to create! Aren't Converse the best? I have a few pairs, and I love wearing them!
ReplyDeleteKendra Scott & Converse are becoming my staples!! Fun & comfy!
DeleteHAHA I love birthday parties best too :) I'm all about comfy shoes when I'm out running errands, so those Converse would be right up my alley! So glad we got to feature you this week!! Hope you're having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katie! I appreciate it so much!
DeleteI bought some "non-verse" which is what I called my Target brand Converse first, but my real Converse are so much more comfortable! You should try some!! Have a great week!
I want a pair of converses too! I am thinking about getting a white pair for summer! x0x0~ Hannah (www.HannahAtHomeBlog.com)
ReplyDeleteI have my eye on some white shoreline Converse for summer, too! So cute!!
DeleteI absolutely love my converse! I have noticed they are starting to stink...eek. Guess I should be wearing with socks. Do you cook the Tilapia in a foil pack as well?
ReplyDeleteI bought some black no-show socks in the juniors section at Kohls that I wear with my Converse. I tried the no sock thing with my Toms & it didn't work out...
DeleteI don't put the tilapia in a foil packet, just in a shallow baking dish & bake it until it flakes. Yum!! Let me know if you try it.