Friday Favorites

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I feel like I have been gone forever. I also feel like I haven't written a post in forever. I scheduled so many of these posts way before I left on my work trip. I know Monday is going to be crazy when I go to write my first "live" post. Ha.

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. Before my trip, I was looking for a large tote/purse to take with me on my trip. It needed to be big enough to fit my work portfolio, my wallet, phone, an extra change of clothes and other essentials. I wanted to take it on the plane with me, but also bring it into the office. I looked at Kate Spade, Tumi, Michael Kors and Longchamp (I returned the one I got at the anniversary sale). But I ultimately went with a Michael Kors tote. While the one I bought, I can't find online, I found one similar. Mine is black while this one is blue.

Jet Set Large Tote

TWO. Did you get a chance to read all the Fall Bucket Lists yesterday with our Girl Chat link up? If not, you can check out my bucket list here and check out some others. It is a great way to get to know other bloggers and meet new friends.

THREE. On Wednesday, I had Stephanie guest post for me and her post resonates with me soooo much. My girls, mainly Avery are picky eaters. Sutton is willing to try more things, but they still like to eat the same three things over and over again....mac n cheese, chicken strips/nuggets and pizza. I have been implementing her first idea (only make one meal for everyone) for quite awhile, but I don't always follow it. I need to be better about enforcing it. Anyways, her post is awesome and something we can all learn from....specifically if you have kids.

FOUR. So I can’t remember if I told you all, but we bought a couch. Finally. The problem is that it will take some time to make one of the pieces. But that was 2 weeks ago, so hopefully we will get it soon. We went with one from West Elm in a charcoal color. It’s as long as our current one (on one side) but the other side is just a chaise lounge. I will probably sit on that chaise lounge daily. Am I the only one who has a side or a place you always sit on the couch? Anyways, this is the couch we chose, but it’s a bit different in the set up since it’s custom.

I am linking up with April, A Little Bit of Everything, Meet @ the Barre and Cup of Tea.

Have a great weekend!