Friday Things #506
1. Last weekend, we finally got some snow! Not a whole lot, but an inch or two, and the kids were thrilled!
2. Isabelle is wearing the hat that I made over Christmas break; I wanted a quick knitting project and this was perfect. It knit up quickly and the pattern was easy to follow (I got the pattern on Etsy – the Madison Beanie).
3. Then on Tuesday, school was canceled due to ice! I didn’t even realize we were supposed to get bad weather so I was stunned when I woke up early Tuesday morning and heard what I thought was rain, but then saw a text from the school that there was a delay. It was actually ice and it just kept icing and icing, and a couple of hours later, they closed for the day. The best surprise! It was a pajamas and game morning ❤️
4. Some type of stomach bug seems to making its way through our house the latter part of this week (honestly, it NEVER ENDS), and I’m crossing my fingers and toes that I’m spared 🙃
5. Do you have any resolutions for the year? Goals you’d like to work on or things you want to learn? How about any new recipes you want to try?
6. If “baking homemade bread” is high on your list this year, I have over 100 bread recipes to get you started; be sure to check out the ever-popular white sandwich bread recipe, it’s easy and the dough is forgiving, perfect for beginner bread bakers!
7. Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good crossbody bag? I’d like something roomy but not enormous. I’ve been carrying a large tote-style leather bag since Dominic was first hospitalized since it’s huge and I can put tons of stuff in it. I like to have free hands, though and would like to switch to a crossbody, but one big enough to be functional. I have my eye on this one, but would love your recommendations before I make a decision!
8. I am a little over a third of the way through Before We Were Yours and I am loving it. Such a riveting book and I’m sure it only gets better.
9. We watched Fool Me Once on Netflix over the last weekend and, oh my goodness, SO. GOOD. Highly recommend!
10. TGIF! The sweetest pup, just love him 💙
I got that cross-body bag for Christmas, and I love it! Surprisingly, I like the wide shoulder strap. It is comfortable.
You used to have a Saturday post sharing recipes that caught your eye. Are you not doing that anymore? Or is it somewhere else? I also used to pay attention to what you were making for Sunday dinner. I always wished I were coming to your house:) I make Sunday dinner weekly for a crowd and have often thought it would be nice to go to show up somewhere instead of being the cook. LOL
Loved Fool Me Once also. There are a number of series of Harlan Coben’s books on Netflix and every one of them is great. Some are filmed in eastern Europe so they have subtitles but that doesn’t bother me.
We also got a couple of inches of snow finally in southern BC and a big blast of unseasonably cold weather down to -5 to 5 F. Chilly. Glad it’s almost over.
Hi!
Thanks for your delicious recipes.
Thanks for any Netflix movie recommendations.
Another good Netflix movie is “I used to be Famous.”
Happy Healthy New Year!
I love a good snow day! Have you seen the recipes for snow ice cream? So fun!
I really like the MZ Wallace Parker Deluxe crossbody. A little pricey, but so well made and the perfect size. The brand Maedn is also great for moms. They make crossbodies and backpacks that are really well organized and have lots of pockets in the perfect spots.
I am a huge fan of Pacsafe cross body bags. I love them because of the safety features and thoughtful designs (I sound like a commercial). Honestly we’ve been using them for at least ten years. This design is currently available.
City Safe CX
Isabelle’s beanie is so cute. I don’t knit. I crochet and am making baby blankets for my grandson who is due in June. I just ordered Before We Were Yours, sounds good. Try Macys for a crossover bag. I hope the stomach bug passes you by and everyone is all better soon.
The kids’ mini snowmen are adorable!! Happy New Year!
We just finished Fool Me Once too! Really good. Before that we watched The Stranger on Netflix and that’s what made us watch another Harlan Coben book turned mini series. SO GOOD as well!
Bag is very nice
Before You Were Theirs is an excellent read! I bought it for my daughter as a gift, read it on her recommendation and then shared it with a friend. The story was so moving!
I bought a bag from Baggallini and I use it a lot when I travel. It has many pockets inside and outside which I love. Great job with the hat. I just finished mittens. Isn’t a great hobby. Enjoy the weekend.
Hi,
Lug has great bags:
https://www.luglife.com/
Happy New Year!
What a great job you did on Isabela’s beanie she looked so cute. Love the cross body has so many colors too. Stay well happy New Year.Julie😊🌻
I am loving the guitar strap bands for the crossbody bags! I have a couple I got at a small boutique near me ( in Maryland) that you can interchange the straps with. The brand is Joy. Not sure but maybe you can find them online.
I LOVE the bag; thank you for sharing. I’ll be ordering one also!
Oh, my what a crazy way to start your new year! Love the snowmen and Pajama Day.
Keep the bread recipes coming. I made the peanut butter banana bread (with chocolate chips) for Christmas gifts-big hit! 😊
I will definitely add Before We were Yours to my list to read. Thank you.
Hoping the current winter storms are not as bad as they predict. We are dealing with heavy rain storms here in the south- good news- No Shoveling!
Happy Weekend!
Hello, You were talking about Cross Body Bags. Check out the Hip Klips Website. I came across these at a Craft show and they are so cool. You can either clip them to your belt loops or waist band or you can get the optional straps in different styles to wear as a cross body. They even have a waist strap. I now have several and use them all the different ways. Hope this helps.
Hi Michele,
My sister just visited and was showing off the Baggallini she was given for Christmas … I think I might need one 😊
baggallini.com
Happy New Year!
Val
Hi Michelle,
This bag changed my life… https://ameribag.com/collections/healthy-back-bags?page=3. I hope this link works. This bag has a big compartment and so many smaller ones for almost anything. Shalom. Love Friday things so much.