Friday, September 23, 2016

Friday Favorites: Bandwagon Edition

 band·wag·on
\ˈbandˌwaɡən/ noun: a particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular.

"the local deejays are on the home-team bandwagon"

Happy Friday!  I am jumping on the fall bandwagon today.  Want to join me?  Here are five thing I'm all about right now...



First, you know one bandwagon I can NOT get on?  The Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte bandwagon!  See, I had a root canal once and they packed it with clove to soothe the root.  Now, every time I taste the all-famous PSL, all I taste is clove...and a root canal, therefore I am NOT a fan.  However, I am a fan of all non-clove pumpkin flavored things, like Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice Coffee!  Yum!  I may or may not be sipping some right now.  




You know what goes really well with pumpkin spice coffee?  Pumpkin bread, duh!  I made two different options of pumpkin bread yesterday for my kid's preschool teachers (and a little for our house, too).

 I made the Pumpkin Banana bread on the left for two special preschool teachers, that also happen to be fellow Trim Healthy Mama's (low carb & no sugar).  If you're interested, check out Mrs. Criddle's recipe.  

I also made my pal, Johannah's pumpkin bread recipe for three of my daughter's teachers, as well as my family.  Thanks for sharing Johannah!


A delicious First Day of Fall Treat for some special teachers!



Fall decorating is another bandwagon I've jumped on this week.  Although I have scaled it down the past few years, I still like to make it festive and cozy around here.  Here's a peak at a few of my favorites...






I haven't decorated too much outside yet, due to the fact that it's still in the 90's here and no one likes the look of wilted mums and rotten pumpkins, but I do like this wreath that I whipped up on a whim.  This was a *free* wreath, meaning I just took apart some old wreaths and decorations and re-purposed it for a new and improved wreath.  




I was a HUGE fan of Parenthood and Friday Night Lights, so of course I jumped on the This Is Us bandwagon!  If the first episode is any indication of how this show will play out...This Is A Keeper!!  I can't wait to learn more about these likable characters!  

 (Photo from NBC)

But, my favorite character....Major Dad!  I definitely hope he has a reoccurring role, but I'm not getting my hopes up, as it seems he had one purpose and it's over.  Yes, I'm being vague in case anyone hasn't seen it yet.  If that's you, go watch it NOW!

(Photo from when Gerald McRaney stopped by the house the other day...or possible from NBC's website, I can't remember)


If you want to jump on the Simply A Rough Draft bandwagon, here's what we've been up to this week...

On Monday I continued my Meet & Greet series with the fabulously charming and witty Katie from The Preppy Empty Nester.


On Tuesday I shared the cliffhanger story (please note sarcasm) of how I almost had to rescue from daughter from a bathroom using a sledgehammer.  Spoiler alert: she made it out.


Wednesday I linked up with Johannah and Heather for their Recipe Club and shared my recipe for Z.S. Gratin.


That's all I have for you today!  Have a blessed weekend!

Emily 

Linking up with the Friday Regulars...





31 comments:

  1. I'm so so glad you made the pumpkin bread! And what a great idea to make it for a teacher gift. I may have to do this for Emma's teachers =)
    You are the third person today to post about this new TV show. I think I will have to watch it and see what it's all about.
    All your fall decorations are beautiful!!
    I hope you have a great weekend, Emily =)

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    1. You definitely need to check that show out. It's just a feel good family drama! Make sure you watch this weeks. I bet it's on the NBC website. The last five minutes is amazing!
      Have a great weekend!

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  2. I never watched Parenthood but I am watching This Is Us! It was so good. What does it have to do with Friday Night Lights? I'm watching that now too!

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    1. Don't you just love it! I really can't wait to see how the characters develop.
      FNL, Parenthood & This Is Us, all remind of me of each other a little...I think it's the way they are filmed. I looked it up, and they have the same creator/writer. Here's the link that I found it in:
      http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/this-us-trailer-dan-fogelman

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  3. I need that pumpkin coffee!! Did you buy it at an actual Dunkin' Donuts store or did you get it at the grocery store?? Hope you have a great weekend friend!

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    1. I saw it at Target, but didn't buy it and regretted it all week. I found it at Brookshire's (a local grocery store). They also have a peppermint flavor. It's so good. The right amount of pumpkin, without feeling like you're drinking a candle. :)

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  4. I definitely need to pick up this coffee! I'm so dang excited that I actually remembered to watch This is Us!! I have it recording now and I really, really think I'm going to love it. I will have to say...I was totally confused at first when that firefighter lit up a cigarette in the hospital!! :)

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    1. Yes!! That caught me off guard, too! I'm 36, the same age as the main characters...was smoking really allowed in hospitals in 1979-80??

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    2. Yes, I think most hospital still allowed smoking in the hospitals during that time. Our hospital just went smoke-free, actually! Can you believe it? It was so strange to see patients wheeling around their IV poles or oxygen tanks smoking on a cancer stick!

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    3. Seriously? They could still smoke inside the hospital until recently?

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  5. Oh no, how terrible that the PSL got ruined for you!!

    And girl, This is Us was SO FREAKING GOOD! I loved every single second of it. It made me laugh and it made me cry... definitely a keeper!

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    1. I was teary eyed at the end!! That was great TV!! I can't wait for next week. I already feel so invested in these characters.

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  6. Parenthood was my number one favorite series of all time. I had high hopes for this is us and boy did it fit the bill, I swear Gerald McCraney better get an Emmy and then he better bring it to your house to show you, LOL! I bought a bag of that pumpkin coffee and it is delicious! Have a glorious and blessed weekend beautiful lady! I hope it cools down a little bit.

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    1. I love how This Is Us reminds me so much of Parenthood! Those are some talented writers!!
      Isn't that coffee the best! I'm debating whether to make a cup right now. I need a little afternoon pick me up! Have a great weekend!

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  7. I am so happy you are back. Loving the decorations! Also, loving the pumpkin bread! I wish I was still teaching :) So that is why when I taste SB's PSL I'm like ew. I like them iced but DD is my favorite too. Another reason we are separated sisters. Happy weekend, friend!

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    1. I normally like Starbucks, but I can't even handle their pumpkin bread anymore! Ugh, stupid clove!
      Hope you have a restful weekend, friend!

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  8. Ok, after all the blog buzz about This is Us, I know I have to check it out! And I need to try that coffee. I like flavored coffee (but not sweet), but Michael doesn't. Maybe I can sneak this one past him! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Yes, you have to watch This Is Us! You really need to watch the first episode before next week. I bet it's online. I guarantee you will love it!

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    2. Love, love, loved This is Us! And couldn't find the pumpkin coffee, but picked up French Vanilla. it's good too. Have a good Monday!

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  9. I can't quite pinpoint it, but I am not a Starbucks PSL fan either. I may have to try that coffee! Love your Fall decorations!

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    1. Have you ever had a root canal? Ha! The Dunkin' Donuts pumpkin spice is a little more subtle to me. Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. I saw the pumpkin spice coffee at Dunkin Donuts but I was on the fence about buying it. I will have to go back and get it this week. Love your fall decor. I put my decorations up in August ������ I love FALL!!! Have a great weekend.

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    1. I really wanted to put my decorations up sooner, but I had to convince my husband to get them out of the attic. I love fall decorations more than Christmas!

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  11. I want to like the PSL at Starbucks but I just can't....
    I do love pumpkin spice creamer and I will have to try that coffee!!
    I want to make Johannah's pumpkin bread!
    Oh and I really want to watch This is Us!!
    Happy Weekend friend.

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    1. I love the pumpkin spice creamer, too, but thought I would try the coffee for a change!
      You definitely need to check out This Is Us! You'll love it!
      Hope you have a fantastic weekend, too!! :)

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  12. Emily... I LOVE This Is Us too!! Also watched Notorious which was fair. I'm not a big Starbucks fan either. Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. I tried to watch Notorious, but it didn't hold my interest much. I think This Is Us might be the winner this fall for sure!

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  13. Your fall decor looks beautiful! I still need finish mine! I thought you were about to say that you weren't a fan of pumpkin spice at all - like me! - but alas! Ha! I thought about you today! Hope you're having a much better week!

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    1. Thanks, Laura! You're so sweet! I had a much better week!

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  14. I was SO close to grabbing that coffee the other day. I just might have to now. LOVE that show too. Hope you had a great weekend.

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  15. Your fall decor is very pretty. I keep hearing good things about This Is Us. I'm going to have to catch up on it on Hulu soon.

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