Friday Faves

Happy Friday friends!

Last weekend I spent some quality time with 14 of my college friends on a girl getaway to Las Vegas, eating jello shots, eating good food and dancing as only us girls can do to David & David, YAZ and Depeche Mode. Does that date me?

You don’t have to answer that…

One of our Vegas nights we left our swimming lagooned rented home and pink floaties and ventured to the strip with red solo cups in hand. We were off to partake of the water show La Reve. The predominance of the show’s cast of male bald-headed bodies were a little bit freaky aka a bit on the Aryan side, but their athleticism as they glided through the waters, twisted, flipped and dove from above definitely weren’t too hard on the eyes. A good show to see if you’re headed to Vegas.

This weekend I’m taking my girl and a gaggle of her friends to the cabin. Wish me luck with this wild bunch of 10 year old banshees. We’ll be giving this fun scavenger hunt a go and these leaf animal art projects will be super fun to emulate, and I’m thinking a good old fashioned tournament of my favorite card game War is in order.  Thank you, Pinterest.

Who I’m following that you should be too:

This food blog, because I mean, look at the pics. And I love her mix of savory and sweet with a comic book twist!

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This Pinterest board, because who doesn’t love sugar?

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This Pinterest board, because it simply makes me feel good.

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This Instagram-er. Just because you’ll see why when you check it out.

After a summer of potato salads and burgers on the grill (my mom’s classic potato salad is coming to the blog next week, YES!), I’m back to taking a good hard look at returning to healthy and balanced dinnertime fare, starting with sustainable fish. This sustainable fish guide in app and web form will keep my scale and fin meals in check. I’m looking at you Pacific U.S. wild halibut.

This DIY wall art, how cool is that?

This recipe for Olive oil ice cream? I’ll try it!

You only have a week or two left of summer travel fun, but where to go? 24 best travel sites and blogs to lead you on your way.

My girl and one of her besties love giving me beauty treatments, and you must be crazy if you think I’m going to say no to being pampered by 10 year olds. Their favorite facial for me is an oatmeal scrub that consists of oatmeal, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 egg white. I think they’re skills have progressed them ready to embark on more recipes like these here.

And btw, what’s up with all of the duck lips in that pic?

Grease, Mean Girls, Bring it On! Jazz hands! What’s your summer movie guilty pleasure?

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I’m totally into watching celebs do crazy things with Bear Grylls. Hello Channing Tatum!

A friend gave this rub to me in college and it is my favorite way to get rid of a headache. I dab it on my temples and relax. So totally soothing with a warm washcloth on my eyes.

The 10 best, and the worst, meats to eat.

I could totally see myself sipping coffee and perusing my favorite blogs while wearing this. Isn’t it gorgeous?!

Say it ain’t so! Beyonce and JayZ may not make it? Rest assured, there are those that do. 10 longest celeb marriages that are still going strong. Go Kevin and Kyra, but bye bye to this couple…

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I love this! “Oh hello, look who I ran into while wearing the absolute perfect shirt.”

This sandwich and this egg treat are my Smudge’s favorite school day breakfasts. Here are a few more ideas ala 23 back to school breakfast ideas.

If you’re like me, you shed a tear when Mork from planet Ork / Mrs. Doubtfire / Peter Pan / Alladin / Captain, My Captain aka the legend Robin Williams left the house this week. This tribute from Norm MacDonald made me feel just a little bit better. Williams’ plight highlights what a common malady and disease depression is and how serious it can become.

Blog business stuff:

Tax Consequences of Blog Giveaways.

One of the most comprehensive How to Blog guides around.

Have a great weekend friends. Next week I’ll be back with fave recipes to share!

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