Friday Things #428
1. We took the kids out to Ohio for a day trip last Saturday to see Indy cars in real, live action! We went to the Mid-Ohio track for practice and qualifying and they had SO. MUCH. FUN. When we stopped for dinner on the way home, Joseph said, “this was the best day of my whole entire life”. Almost made me tear up! ❤️️
2. We got paddock passes so that we could walk through the garage areas and the kids were in heaven… they could see the cars up close, listen as the engines were being worked on, etc. AND they saw one of the drivers!
3. Then we had a super low key 4th of July – the kids rode bikes, played with the neighbors a bit, then they got to stay up late and we drove to catch some fireworks from an empty parking lot. A fantastic weekend all around.
4. It was also my semiannual reminder that no matter how late my kids go to bed, they will not sleep in. Ever. Which is why it has always just made sense for us to have an early bedtime for them. Long day on Saturday and no one fell asleep in the car… up at their normal time on Sunday. Then lots of time playing in the sun and up until 10:30 so they could see fireworks… all three up and at ’em by 7:10am on Monday. However, they were riding the struggle bus by around lunchtime 😜
5. Love this list of 10 Micro-Habits
6. If you haven’t made blueberry crumb bars yet this summer, add them to your list!
7. Do you have a favorite purse/shoulder bag? I’ve been carrying a super large crossbody bag for yearssssss since Joseph was a baby since I was always carrying or lifting a baby and wanted to have two hands, plus I always needed all the things with three babies/toddlers. Now that the kids are older I’d like to get a small crossbody for when I need it but a nicer shoulder bag for everyday use. Give me your recommendations!
8. I love this so, so much:
9. Since we last chatted about TV, we finished Scott & Bailey (really liked it, highly recommend!) and binged the latest/last season of Bosch (excited for the setup for a spinoff!). Now we’re watching Goliath (Amazon Prime) and we both really, really like it.
10. TGIF! Judith being the queen, as usual ;-)
I haven’t been replying to your posts lately, but I still love to read them and see your sweet children and goldens!
I have a favorite crossbody purse – made by Chala. They have several different patterns, but this one is by far my favorite. It is small, I’ll warn ya, but my giant keyfob and my big wallet and my iphone Plus all fit in it! I, of course, got the one with the bird on it!
Here’s the link:
https://www.amazon.com/CHALA-Criss-Crossbody-Shoulder-Handbag/dp/B07TS62V5T/ref=sr_1_21?crid=17T313OG9JQEO&dchild=1&keywords=chala+crossbody&qid=1626118127&sprefix=chala+cros%2Caps%2C536&sr=8-21
Fun fact – the actress who plays Brittany Gold on Goliath (Tania Raymonde) played Alex Rousseau on Lost. My hubby figured that out as we recently watched Goliath and I am rewatching Lost now.
Re: cross body bags – try the Osprey Jill bag. I think they have a regular size and a mini size and a micro size. I have the mini and it’s a great size for not carrying too much.
My favorite crossbody bags are usually Fossil. They are really great quality but without the Coach price tag. I often find them at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx for an additional discount too!
My 17-yo is a huge F1 and IndyCar fan and wants to know if you’ll adopt him! 😉 Actually, your post has inspired me to surprise him with tickets for the race in Indianapolis August 14. Did you need to buy both paddock tix and qualifying tickets, or do the paddock tickets include qualifying? I’m extra confused because there’s a NASCAR race in Indy that weekend, too.
Hi Dana, Oh my gosh, that’s so funny! Totally! 😉 And how amazing, he’ll be so surprised and excited!! We had to buy separate tickets for the paddock. We did general admission weekend passes – they were just a little more than buying tickets for an individual day and we wanted to be covered in case it was going to rain the day we planned to go. Then, you buy the paddock passes separately. I hope that helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask, I’m happy to help! 😊
Sounds like a wonderful time together. Such a blessing to see such love overflowing in them.
The Lug Slider Convertible Crossbody is my favorite. I have three, the first two I bought at QVC and the third at Amazon. This bag has all the zippered outside pockets I love for organization, is a medium size, light weight, with room for my camera which makes it my number one travel and every day bag. I also have a Coach and a few Dooney & Bourke purses that I use if I need a smaller, leather crossbody purse.
I don’t have any good recommendations, but am also interested to hear the outcome – could you please summarize what others have to say?!?!
I bought three of these this past year and absolutely LOVE them!!! https://www.shortylove.com/products/amuse
I really like Vera Bradley’s cross body bags. They come in a variety of colors/patterns and have several zipper compartments. Not too big or too small. Vera Bradley has an on-line clearance store where you can usually get 30% or so off. They also have outlet stores where they have sales all the time for 50% and more off. There is one in Oklahoma City. I don’t know if you can order from them on-line or not but you probably can.
New bag suggestions: The Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack is AMAZING! I have the large one and it is spacious without being huge!
https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/products/julian-backpack-hu20epbb01-perla
What a super fun weekend! I am so glad your family had a fun 4th of July weekend. Your babies are getting so big. My only will be 16 next month, doesn’t seem possible sometimes.
That quote really resonates with me. The last thing I said to my mom was I love you too. She passed the next day so unexpectedly last October. I have a sign on my work desk that says scatter kindness and has a dandelion like it has been blown for a wish. Our words can be the salt of the earth.
This is my favorite purse!! I have the real and burnt orange. I will be getting the black and the brow.n. It’s on Amazon. It’s not a crossbody but I use it everyday and people compliment it all the time.
Hobo Shoulder Bag with Big Snap Hook Hardware
Here’s the link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6CCCGG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
I like the Bagalinni bags that are sold at The Paper Store (formerly the Hallmark Store) lightweight bags! They are also available at the AAA travel . TJ max also has some pocketbooks that are made out of recycled water bottles! I received a bag for a Mother’s Day gift, called Sakroots,
Baggallini has my vote too!
I bought an undisclosed quantity at a clearance sale and have no regrets. ;-). I have also found them at TJ Maxx!
What I love most about them is there are a lot of secure closures (zippers, snaps, etc.) so you don’t have that worry of things falling out. Their range is huge (tiny wristlet to huge totes), definitely worth a look!
Baggallini for the win!
I have so many of them (from wristlet to large tote) and they are the best. My favorite feature are all the zippers/pockets so things don’t fall out.
I have also found them at TJ Maxx but even at full price they are well worth it.
I’m with you – Bagalinni all the way. I have three of them. Two are quite small with what I would describe as a built in wallet area. The last one I bought is larger. More of a medium sized purse. I has zippers on the side that let me slide it over the handle of my carry-on bag. Not important for everyone, but I love that feature.
Yellowstone !!
What an amazing weekend! Glad they had so much fun! We loved the first season of Goliath. The 2nd season isn’t bad either (not as good as the first). We started watching the third season but it just got kind of weird & we couldn’t get through it, Would love your thoughts if you get through it all.
Try a Hobo crossbody…very soft leather…I love mine
hobobags.com
Totally agree! Love Hobo!