Category: Favorite Things

What’s in a Home?

I can’t believe it’s already a few months until Christmas.  It seems like every year goes by faster and faster.  Connor is really enjoying Kindergarten and it’s fun to watch him learn and thrive every day.

It’s taken me some getting used to our new schedule.  For so long I worked full time and now that I’m not it’s hard to adjust.  I know what you’re thinking….“REALLY Becky…you are complaining about having MORE time???”  It’s just a new routine and I’m used to having something to do constantly and it’s in my nature I guess.  I LOVE MY JOB.  Thank you Jesus.  Terence and I were both sick with what Connor had a couple weeks ago and everyone was so great about it.  We’ve never really been a sickly family, but since Connor started school it’s like WHAM….bring it!  We had a scare with Terence’s x-ray that came back needing further inspection.  The next day Terence had a CT scan to rule out cancer in his lymph nodes.  After a worrisome 48 hours we were relieved to find out it wasn’t cancer and it was a calcified something-or-other…..but nothing to be concerned with right now.

I am enjoying being able to pick Connor up from school and drop him off.  Help with homework and hopefully go on field trips this fall. I’ve got to step up my game on cooking.  I am not gifted in the kitchen.  UGH.  It’s like torture for me to cook a decent meal.  Meal planning is so hard because I don’t eat a lot of meat, but the boys both like different things.  It’s just three people so why should it be so hard to cook something???  It is though and it stresses me out.  Is that normal?

Connor lost a second tooth at school today.  He looks so cute with his little snaggle toothed mouth 🙂

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We are still house hunting.  It’s been one of the most grueling processes.  I am beginning to wonder if we should have sold our house to begin with….sigh.  I’m ready for some space and a yard again.  I just want some place we can roam, put up a Christmas tree, and get to know our neighbors.  It’s hard in an apartment with kid who wants to bounce and run everywhere.  (And leave tiny itty bitty Legos laying on the floor)  I know God has the perfect place out there for us….I’m hoping we find it soon!  Prayers would be greatly appreciated as we continue this process and we have to put a notice in on our lease soon.

A few weeks ago my best friend Ellen came to visit and the Sheraton hotel in Fort Worth hosted us for the weekend.  It was SO much fun!  We had a great visit and some fun retail therapy!

Sprinkles cupcakes 🙂

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The rooms were so nice.  The Sheraton in Fort Worth recently remodeled and everything was exceptional.  Down to the Starbucks in the lobby 🙂BBP_6852 BBP_6856 BBP_6858 BBP_6860 BBP_6863 BBP_6865

I mean if we can’t find a house right now I can at least stay in an awesome hotel right?

And it was pretty awesome.

Friday Favorites Linkup: Where are you From?

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One of the great things about blogging is meeting people outside of your community.  People from all over the world.  I really enjoy hearing about all of your home towns and where you are from!  One of the fabulous people who I’ve met through blogging is KIM!  She’s also my hostess with the mostess for this link-up.  Join in won’t ya?

So, here’s ME:

I’m currently living in DFW Texas.  I consider myself “from” Arkansas.  We moved to AR when I was in the 3rd grade and I lived there until my husband finished college.  I love Texas, but I miss Arkansas so many days too.  I miss my family and friends every single day.  It’s fun to venture out some place new, but there is nothing like family.

My Arkansas family:

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Friday Flashback:

Terence and I at the Fort Worth Water Gardens.  This is also the place he proposed to me later on.  We were probably around 18-19 years old and this was my first trip to visit his hometown 🙂  Little did I know we would end up here years down the road and settling down.

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So, where are you from and what’s something you love about your hometown?

Link up below:

Another random thing…have any of you tried Rocksbox yet?  I tried it because why not…the first box is FREE!  I loved what I got in it.  You basically go online and fill out a profile on what kind of jewelry you like and they send you 3 pieces that fit your style.  I loved my first box.  I got a necklace, earrings, and beautiful cuff bracelet.  You can return them at any time too!

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Get your first box FREE using code: BECKYBFF113

Next week’s topic:

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Friday Favorites Linkup: Fall Edition

Okay first off let me just say these past couple of weeks have been cray cray.  I know I’m always saying that but darn it….life is CRAZY!  Connor missed 4 days of school last week.  He came home Monday from school with over 103 degree fever.  Two Doctor visits later and we finally got a diagnosis after a blood test of pneumonia.  Thankfully he’s back at school this week and things are somewhat normal.

Okay, so gals you know I love to share my favorites with you all.  My lovely friend Kim and I are starting a link-up every Friday called “Friday Favorites”.  You can share what you’ve been crushing on lately.  I love to hear about what you are thinking too 🙂

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This week’s theme is FALL!!! 

What are some of your fall favorites.  Thank your LORD that tomorrow has a high of 83….please oh please let the weatherman be right for once.

Beanies.  I love me some beanies in the fall….they are perfect for those days when you just don’t want to fix your hair and just throw it on and go.  And you still look half way cute….right?

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Boo at the Zoo.  Yes, it’s full of wild hoodlum children, but there is just something about getting out among the community and being a part of a fall event.
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The Goldbergs.  My favorite TV show.  I love Beverly and can’t wait for all my fall shows to come back on.  I can’t wait to see what Beverly does to embarrass her kids and what she’s scheming this season 😉1541

School supplies.  I love everything related to back to school and I could spend hours looking at all the different pens, pencils, and notepads.  I may have a slight stationary/pen addiction….BBP_5771

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I have the need to washi everything.  I love this pumpkin washi tape from Silent Poetry Arts.  Also, love pumpkin spice lattes, but here in TX I’m still enjoying my iced esspresso.BBP_6940

My friend Ellen came to visit me and introduced me to Charlotte Tilbury makeup.  Oh my gosh y’all I’m in LOVE with this gold cream eye shadow.  It doesn’t feel like a cream, it isn’t sticky.  It’s a great shadow and perfect for fall!
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Halloween costumes.  Connor tried on this dinosaur at Pottery Barn Kids. Sooooo cute!
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Here are the up-coming topics for the Fridays to come.  We would love for you to join us and feel free to leave your link below 🙂  Happy weekend friends!

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Tell Me Bout it Monday…

I pulled up my Facebook feed this morning and was excited to see all the back to school pictures from friends and family.  Connor starts next Monday.  The nurse from the elementary school called and said a shot he was supposed to have gotten at birth was not documented.  So I had to go to the hospital (which I haven’t been to in over 5 years…) and get documentation of this ONE shot he was supposed to have.  He did indeed get it and I got the paperwork to prove that.  What a mess though…seriously?

My solace was the Starbucks in the lobby of the hospital because I remember checking in wanting to have one so bad and never got one because I just had a baby and no caffeine and all that mess….whatevs.

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Check out this cute little coffee infographic.  It has some great facts about coffee and caffeine intake.  Check out more HERE.

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One of my favorite reality shows ever “Ladies of London” is coming back across the pond.  I know this show is probably so far from reality it’s crazy…but I love to watch these divas and listen to their fancy accents and watch the fancy parties.

“It Britain, we aren’t meant to get that excited about things, or at least show your excitement. Look, this is me excited now. You don’t know.” -Caroline

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I’ve been doing a ton of photo shoots lately and it’s been so fun!  I just adored this little one-year-old birthday party on Saturday.  It was seriously ADORABLE down to the very last detail.

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We love Peppa Pig and we just watched a new movie called Peppa Pig: School Bus Trip DVD, Peppa and her school friends take a trip to the mountains, where she and her classmates have fun hearing echoes, having a picnic, and singing their favorite tune on the bus ride home – the “Bing Bong Song.” Back at school, Peppa attends gym class, acts in the school play, participates in sports day, and much more! Young viewers will love these hilarious adventures filled with lots of snorts, laughter, sunshine, and of course, jumping in muddy puddles!

This is a perfect movie for back to school time!

The “peppasodes” include:

  • “School Bus Trip”
  • “The School Camp”
  • “Gym Class”
  • “School Play”
  • “Mister Skinnylegs”
  • “Jamble Sale”
  • “Sports Day”
  • “The Quarrel”
  • “Madame Gazelle’s Leaving Party”
  • “The Library”

Win a copy of this special DVD + Scholastic Mini Book Gift Set (SRP:  $19.98)

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW! 

Giveaway ends: Friday, August 21st, 2015.

And for more information about Peppa Pig, please visit www.peppapig.com, Facebook at facebook.com/OfficialPeppaPigUS or Twitter at @PeppaPigUS.

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How’s your Monday been so far?

WIN a #Back2School Survival Kit from @SeattlesBestCoffee

It’s back to school time and Lord knows that for parents there is lots of COFFEE involved those first few weeks!  Getting back into a routine; earlier bedtimes and earlier wake up calls.  I’m so excited to pair up with one of my FAVORITE companies, Seattle’s Best Coffee to offer you a Parents-Only Back-to-School Survival Kit Giveaway!

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What you Get:

This prize has a $115 value and includes the following items to help fuel a smooth back-to-school season:

  • A signature red Seattle’s Best Coffee mug
  • A red to-go tumbler for mornings on-the-go
  • A Moleskine notebook to keep track of family activities and grocery lists
  • A trendy canvas backpack with a side pocket for your to-go coffee mug
  • The Tile app to find your car keys with a push of a button

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  • A magnetic dry erase weekly planner for the fridge to keep the family organized
  • Three varieties of Seattle’s Best Coffee to fuel a smooth morning

TO ENTER:  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF COFFEE???

This giveaway ends Friday, August 28th.

To uncover how real, everyday parents are approaching the back-to-school season, Seattle’s Best Coffee is partnering with BuzzFeed to launch the “How Do You Back to School?” quiz and content series, now live on BuzzFeed.com/SeattlesBestCoffee. Take the quiz and watch the video to see what type of back-to-school parent you are!

@FabFitFun Box Reveal + Discount Code #FabFitFunMamas #FabFitFun

This post was sponsored by FabFitFun via Bloggin’ Mamas.

 

I love a fun mail day and getting this FabFitFun box certainly made my day last week!  If you haven’t heard of FabFitFun I’m here to tell you about it gals.  Join me while I reveal what’s inside my FabFitFun box….dun…da..da..da!!!

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Here is how it works.  Every 3 months you get a box filled with fun seasonal items perfect for some fabulous, fit, and fun times.

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The packaging is very pretty.  I love the light, airy pink and white.

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Here is what I got:

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My FabFitFun box was loaded with goodies!  When I get a box in the mail I can’t wait to play with everything and explore what’s inside.

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

Wren 14Kt Gold & Black Sapphire Necklace  Retail: $100

The Everyday Wireless Speaker by FabFitFun  Retail: $29.99

Inkling Scents Sultry Roll-On Oil Perfume  Retail: $25

Gorge “I’ll Make You Look Amazing” Daily Spray  Retail: $24.95

Tarte LipSurgence Lip Gloss  Retail:  $19

FabFitFun CosmoBody Jump Rope  Retail: $14

Scratch Nail Wraps  Retail: $12

Headspace 3-Month Subscription  Retail: $38.85

Hello Konjac Cleansing Sponge  Retail: $12

Vaseline Intensive Care: Aloe Soothe Spray Moisturizer  Retail: $7.99

This wireless speaker will be perfect this summer while lounging by the pool. The FabFitFun team created their dream speaker with wireless pairing up to 30 feet, a latch for on-the-go sound, an FM radio, and even a hands free speaker phone.

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I am in LOVE with this Wren Studio 14Kt rose gold heart necklace with black sapphire.  I’ve been wearing it every day this week and have gotten so many compliments on this dainty little necklace.  It goes with everything!

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This “Sultry” scent by Inkling smells A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!  The box included two bottles, carry one in your purse and keep one at home.  It’s summer time and you never know when you’ll need to freshen up a bit.  I hate getting sweaty and stinky and this is fab for a quick refresher.

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I hope you all enjoyed my FabFitFun box reveal and go get one for yourself.  It’s a great deal at $49.99 with a total value of $275.79 + $7.99 bonus item.

Use discount code JAVA to save $10 off your FabFitFun box this summer!

Follow FabFitFun on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube for the latest and greatest!

Friday Favorites

Oh my gosh how time is flying this summer!  We are still house hunting and I’m secretly hoping we can find something by at least Christmas.  I want a place to put my Christmas tree!  Connor and I were at Walmart last night and all the school supplies were out in full force.  I can’t believe my baby is going to be in KINDERGARTEN!  I know….stop whining about it Becky!

A couple weeks ago one of my favorite boutiques, Evy’s Tree, was having a MAJOR sale and I got up early to see what all the fuss was about.  I’m glad I did because they sold out quick.  They have the softest, most comfy, adorable hoodies and sweaters ever!

I scored this Diana Wrap for 1/3 of the price and I love it!  I can’t wait until fall….pit stains and the heat are for the birds.

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I also recieved this beautiful rose gold heart necklace from my FabFitFun box.  I’ll be sharing more about all those goodies later 😉

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When Connor and I were out at Walmart last night he found a phone for $2.50. He’s been on it ever since calling his friends and taking “selfies” with me….I have no idea where he gets that from??? Ha ha!

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I also got an email today about Amazon’s BIG HUGE SALE coming up on July 15th.  It’s supposed to be better than Black Friday.  We shall see about that Amazon….we shall see.  If you don’t have a Prime Membership you can get a free trial right now for 30 days and get FREE shipping on ANYTHING!

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I ordered this bag from Barrington Gifts a few weeks ago and I find myself throwing everything in there, including my big honking camera and it all fits! It’s very light and I like how you can customize your own bag to fit your style.  I picked navy with orange polka dots, because like I said I am a fall gal.

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My parents came to visit from Arkansas over the 4th of July and we had a short, but sweet visit. My poor Mom had her arm still in a cast. She broke her right wrist and it hasn’t been fun 🙁 We have a new Dave & Buster’s that opened right next door to our apartments so we visited there and the Cheesecake Factory. I am already looking forward to our next trip home.

Here are some 4th of July pics:

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