Good morning and happy, happy Friday to my favorite internet friends! I hope your day is going well so far and that you have some fun and relaxing plans on your agenda for the weekend ahead. Ryan and I will be visiting our friends Melissa and Jarian and their new baby on Saturday and I cannot wait to see our little boys together for the first time. Other than that, we’ll be laying low and hopefully spending time relaxing and catching up on the sleep that was quite elusive this week thanks to Mr. Chase.
And now it’s time for your usual Things I’m Loving Friday blog post where we all chat about what we’re loving most each week. Today’s roundup also includes a giveaway, so be sure to be on the lookout for that below! Have a great weekend!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Candy Corn Kettle Corn
It’s baaack!!! I’m pretty sure I ate a billion bags of this stuff all by myself last fall and now that my beloved candy corn kettle corn is available again, I have a feeling this year will be no different. I love it so darn much. Kettle corn is one of my all-time favorite foods and the drizzle on Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop candy corn kettle corn is way too delicious. It’s not obnoxiously sweet (like real candy corn) but it is incredibly addicting. Get in mah belly! (FYI, we got this bag at Fresh Market this week, but I saw it at Target all the time last year.)
I bought this Tuffo water resistant outdoor blanket on sale through Zulily when I was pregnant after I saw my friend Brittany break one out at a local park when we were hanging out with her two girls. It seemed so versatile and perfect for picnics, playtime, lounging, etc. I knew I had to have one for Chase and we’ve been putting it to good use in our backyard and at a local park when Ryan and I take Sadie for an evening round of fetch after dinner. I love the way it folds up into a little bag with a handle, making it easy to transport anywhere.
- SICK Bags (+ Giveaway!)
How gorgeous is this bag!? SICK bags are beautiful vegan-leather totes created by Silvie, a mother of two, who was determined to create a sturdy yet sophisticated carryall tote for women while raising awareness and money for children’s illnesses. A portion from the sale of each SICK bag is donated to leading children’s hospitals committed to preventing and finding cures for pediatric ailments. They also keep donations local so when you buy a SICK bag, money is donated to a hospital in your area.
The sleek totes are large without being cumbersome and have room for everything from a laptop and a change of clothes for your little one to diapers, a small blanket and toys. The interior is playful and the designs were created by illustrator Peter M. Clark who translated the symptoms of streptoccocus, E. coli, and coxsackie into whimsical doodles.
The entire tote can also be wiped clean with a cloth, so you don’t have to worry about messing it up with a leaky water bottle or snacks. I absolutely love my light gray coxsackie bag and have been using the interior pouch that comes with every bag for my keys and card case and also as a small wristlet when I don’t need to carry the larger tote with me.
I am excited to offer a giveaway for one of these gorgeous bags to you guys today! To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on this blog post telling me what color bag you would like: Black, charcoal or light gray! I will randomly select a winner next Friday.
When I was a little girl, my mom, sister and I sang all sorts of children’s songs together. Now that I have a baby of my own, I find myself singing to Chase constantly and the songs that pop in my head are always so darn random. (I laughed out loud the other day when Ryan was singing Vengaboy’s “We Like To Party” to him.) This song book is fantastic and does a great job of refreshing my memory on some of my favorite childhood songs. I’m having a blast remembering old favorites and singing to Chase before he’s old enough to tell me to knock it off.
Last weekend my sister was in a car accident. Leslie is thankfully completely fine but the whole incident was a bit scary. She was rear-ended and ended up having to break the couple who hit her car out of their car while it was smoking. (No fire occurred, but they were all very worried.) Leslie fortunately had a Life Hammer tool stashed in her car for emergency situations and was able to break them out. When firemen arrived on the scene, they told my sister and the couple involved in the accident about a keychain version window breaker tool they highly recommend people keep in their car for safety and situations like the one Leslie and the couple found themselves in on Sunday. I wanted to pass this along to you guys as well just in case it’s of interest to you for your personal safety. We all ordered the tool for $10 on Amazon and you may find it here. Drive safe!
Around the Web
Dumbbell At Home Workout (Thanks to POPUSGAR for sharing my workout!)
Blow Pro and Big Sexy Hair sale on Zulily (Featuring my favorite Big Sexy Hairspray and Blow Pro dry shampoo)
A Monkey and a Puppy (For the animal lovers who might need a smile)
12 Starbucks Hacks for a Cheaper Coffee Experience
Today is the last day to get one of Gina’s adorable Lotus tanks (Each shirt sold will provide the funds for 12 emergency meals through Feeding America!)
- Friday Flashbacks
Cashew Crusted Salmon (This recipe I shared back in 2011 is still a favorite in our house!)
Leg Workout (This workout alternates lower body exercises with bursts of cardio for a strength + cardio combo!)
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
Rebecca Best says
I think all the colors are pretty but would pick the charcoal one.
Amy says
Charcoal gray!
Lisa C says
Charcoal grey 😉
Betsy says
Love the charcoal gray one. A perfect size for all the stuff I carry for my kids!
Marissa says
The charcoal grey bag is definitely my favorite.
Stefanie E. says
Love the charcoal color!
Molly Rose says
Love that gray one and SO glad you’re sister is okay! xoxo
Amy says
charcoal!
Jamie says
Love the light gray bag!
Jessica S says
The light grey for sure! I LOVE items like these that give back and donate to a place in need! LOVE!
Rachel says
I love them all, but would probably pick the charcoal color! That’ so neat that the illustrations are by Peter M. Clark.
Kelsey says
I am also loving the charcoal gray!
Megan says
I would have to go for the charcoal bag mostly because it’s a nice in between color .. just right. Like Goldilocks! 🙂
Carly T says
Light grey! Perfect for new baby expected start of the year 🙂
Jackie RGP says
The grey is lovely
Amber S says
I love the light grey leather tote! I think I would actually give it to my sister who is due next month!
Andrea says
Light gray! It’s beautiful!
Kristi P says
I love the charcoal colored bag!
Kimberly says
I love the charcoal – a great color for fall!
Janie says
I love that bag. Light grey would be my pick
Ashley says
The light grey bag is awesome! I would bring it to work-perfect bag for a nurse! : )
Corinna says
Hm either the charcoal or light grey!
Jenessa says
I like the light grey tote!
Becky says
I would love the black one! I love bags and carry one everyday even though I don’t have children and need a diaper bag. I carry one to work because I work at a school and I always carry around my current book, headphones, water, chapstick, workout clothes, etc. Thanks for offering to give away the bag!
Laura says
Love the charcoal!
Taylor says
Love the light grey tote! Such a great concept. Parenthood looks so good for both yourself and Ryan. Congratulations again!
Kaley says
Light Grey!
Hayley says
I like the light grey! So pretty! I also love the idea behind this. What a unique way to give back.
Shanna says
I LOVE the light grey!
Elena M says
What a great cause! I love the black bag!
Amy M says
That bag is gorgeous! Love the charcoal grey!
Sarah P says
Love the charcoal grey!
Meredith says
I’d love a black bag!
Kelly G says
I love the charcoal gray!!
Denise G. says
I think Id go with the charcoal grey which seems a little more toddler friendly. But I love that it’s wipeable.
I’m loving fresh juices from our local farmers market. Nothing at the store compares to them.
anne harris says
I like the charcoal grey the most!
Renee says
LoVe the bag!! I would pick the light grey one! 😉
Ali says
They are all gorgeous but I love the black!!
Aska says
Love the light grey!
Kate says
That light gray bag is gorgeous!!
Nicolle says
Love the charcoal grey!
Ashley Carroll says
Light grey is awesome!
Kerri woods says
Charcoal gray !!!
Laura says
I would love the light gray one!
Michelle Takemoto says
The charcoal bag is gorgeous!
Laura says
I could use a new black bag, especially one that’s kid friendly ( i have 2 young daughters).
If you want a really cute song to sing to Chase, google “you are my honey bunch sugar plum”. Such a cute song, my girls love it!
Nora @ 2 Generations Running says
Such a cool bag! I’d love the light gray one 🙂
Sarah Aaskov says
I’m so happy your sister is okay! I would choose the charcoal one!
tristan says
i love those bags!! how clever!!! working in the hospital i would love the charcoal one!!
Erin says
Charcoal!!