Lucky Friday 13th


Despite my spooky picture, I actually love Friday 13th because I was born on the 13th and have had many birthdays fall on a Friday which means reverse bad luck for me! Well at least that's always been my twist on things.

Other than closing a pretty big deal at work and ordering our Holiday photo cards (Thanks Kerry for the recommendation), this week was pretty uneventful so I'm going to get right into some randoms.

ONE:
K was traveling for work at the beginning of the week so I had my hands full with Lola who requires all your attention. Forget about using a computer or phone in her presence.



K bought me a cute gift from IHeartDogs.com which seems to suggest otherwise. Of course I love my Lola but I am a blogger and need contact with technology in the evenings since early mornings aren't my thing. The drinking wine part is true though.



TWO:
With Thanksgiving coming up, I'm always scrambling to find new dishes for the potluck at work, our family Thanksgiving dinner and sometimes even "Friendsgiving" get-togethers. One of my favorite side dishes around the holidays is broccoli casserole although I've never attempted to make it myself.  This Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole recipe looks a great side dish for the holidays.


THREE:
I had to buy this song on iTunes and have listened to is a gazillion times cause I just love her voice.



FOUR:
I finally found the secret to amazing smelling laundry ~ Snuggles Scent Boosters.


I've always used good quality detergent (usually Tide or Gain) along with laundry softener and I also clean my washing machine often yet my laundry would still come out smelling just okay...clean of course but just not fresh smelling after all the expensive products I'm using. Not anymore though. My laundry smells amazing after using these scent pacs, especially for sheets and bath towels.

FIVE:
I haven't shopped online in a long time (other than for the Holiday photo cards if that even counts) but I can picture this being me around the holidays. I haven't even started shopping for Christmas gifts.



Happy weekend everyone!


26 comments

  1. What an adorable shirt, and goodness, Lola is so precious. I'm usually a stickler for the Thanksgiving classics, but your casserole sounds quite delicious :)! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  2. Thank you for sharing that recipe - I am tasked with bringing one side for dinner and I am having a little trouble!! Hope you have a great weekend and i love that shirt K got you :) xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

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  3. I about spit out my coffee over that don't drink and prime!!! So funny and could so be me at some point! I use good quality detergent as well but those snuggle boosters sound fantastic I just love wonderfully smelling laundry! Oh Lola, your little sweet baby!! I hope your weekend is all things awesome gorgeous lady!!

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  4. I had no idea it was Friday the 13th until now lol! My bulldog is the same way. Some days, I don't get any work done because he demands all the attention..but that is okay with me, he is too cute to say stop! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  5. The broccoli and cauliflower casserole looks delicious! So true about Amazon prime haha it is dangerous :)

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  6. bahahaha don't drink and prime. SO true! But so fun when it all arrives! It's like Christmas because you might not remember what you ordered lol
    Glad you got in some extra snuggle time with Lola...even if it meant no computer or phone time haha
    Hope you guys have a good weekend!!

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  7. I need that shirt, except that mine would say whippet instead of bulldog. Our house looks exactly like that during Christmas! Shopping online always seems so much easier than actually going into the chaos of the mall during this time of the year.

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  8. haha amazon prime is bad news for me!! it's like christmas every time i get a package :) and i love that shirt. happy friday the 13th girl!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. I cannot stop listening to adele's new song, it is sooo good. And that casserole looks delicious for this time of year!

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  10. I didn't even put two and two together that today was Friday the 13th until I saw this, lol (I'm already checked out for the week apparently, lol)
    That brocc/cauli dish looks SO GOOD! The crusty top? GIMME!!!! I'm gonna be the asshole who scrapes it alllll off and eats it myself, lol :)
    I'm gonna try those softener pacs... I've seen them but figured it was just another ploy to get money out of people. But if they work, I'm totally down! Laundry is one of my favorite smells!!!!

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  11. My husband has been out of town for work this week too so I feel you on the puppy attention! They're so demanding! And yes to the drinking and prime haha! I do most of my holiday shopping online so I can totally see that being my front porch! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  12. Can't wait to see your holiday cards! Look at Lola and that sweet face even if she's not letting you get stuff done! Congrats on your deal at work, always an amazing feeling and yesssss to Adele so happy homegirl is back!

    Happy Friday gurlie <3

    Green Fashionista

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  13. I love Adele's new song. I cannot wait for her new album to come out. Have a great weekend.

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  14. Hahaha "drink and prime" sooo true! I've been trying to be good, too, at least only buying things for other people for Christmas. I looove that shirt you bought, too!

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  15. Such a sweet pup! My mom's dog does the same thing haha!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  16. I love Adele's new song! That is too funny about Lola being so needy. My cat is the same way. If I am looking at something on my phone he will walk up and headbutt it out of his way. He is a maniac. I love your new shirt! Question about those Snuggle packs...do you use them in addition to Tide or Gain or instead? I want them. I love some yummy smelling laundry!

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  17. Laughed so hard about the drink and prime! SO true. :) Congrats on closing a big deal! Love the shirt your got! I totally get the struggle of a dog on you when trying to type.

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  18. I love that shirt, totally something that I would wear! I have been obsessed with Adele's new song and her album is definitely on my Christmas list. Her voice is one of a kind, she doesn't need to revealing videos to go with her songs like some singers because her voice just does all the talking.

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  19. Seriously Lola is so darling!! She sounds a lot like Stella! Drinking wine and online shopping kills me. We’ve had at least one package everyday this week and I’ve only just started Christmas shopping. I try to always drag them in before Derek gets home from work.

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  20. That side dish looks really good!

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  21. That tshirt is awesome. And I am so with you on the Adele song. Can't stop listening!

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  22. I'm a sucker for adorable dogs! So cute.

    And that recipe looks delish!

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  23. So glad you found some cards, can't wait to see them. Poor Lola, snuggles are the best though. We have a similar side dish every year too. Cooked broccoli, with velvetta and crushed ritz with a little melted butter to brown the top. So good. I legit have been shopping online a lot lately, so that looks like my front stoop.

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  24. that last pic was me at the sephora sale--totally spend too much money!

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  25. Reverse bad luck! I like your thinking. Lola is legit the best!

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  26. bahahaha don't drink and prime. hilarious! that cauliflower and broccoli looks delish. yum. my mum went to the doctor when she was pregnant with me and they were like 'she's definitely coming tomorrow!' and it was friday the 13th. my dad freaked out and made them induce her that day so i was born on the 12th instead lol. i want reverse bad luck!

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