Hi friends! Happy Friday!
This week was a weird one. Monday consisted of traveling home and recovering from a whirlwind of a trip before work, and then the majority of our Wednesday night and Thursday was spent cooped up inside, thanks to a brief snowpocalypse. Somehow or another, we beat the odds and made it to Friday. Who’s excited?
Scott and I have the entire weekend ahead planned out for us, which I can’t say I’m completely on board with … but I will say, however, that I am really looking forward to catching up with friends and enjoying some time out and about.
As usual, today we are discussing all the things we’ve been loving this week with Friday Favorites. If you are a blogger, make sure to look for the blue Inlinkz button at the bottom and link up your own #FFavorites posts, too.
Psst! There may or may not also be a surprise giveaway at the end … Woo!
Friday Favorites #130: Week of 2/26
• HUDSON + BLEECKER toiletry travel set
I received this HUDSON+BLEECKER Labyrinth Onyx Travel Trio set in my September last year. I have been using (and loving!) the clear toiletry bag ever since, and just remembered that I have two accompanied travel bags for shoes and delicates a few weeks ago.
They’ve been so great for traveling! I have been all about only taking a carry-on on trips lately, so I appreciate the easy-to-organize practicality. Plus, the clear pouch is the perfect (regulated) size to use and display 3 oz. liquids through airport security checks. It’s so much better than having to squeeze everything into a plastic Ziploc bag.
If you’re in the market for a great travel set for toiletries, I highly recommend this one.
(Link above!)
• Blue Apron recipe delivery service
I had the pleasure of working with Blue Apron to cook gourmet meals at home last year, and I thought it was one of the best things ever.
This service is great for anyone looking to snap out of a dinner rut or cut back on ordering take out. With just three recipes, Blue Apron brought me to a new level of cooking by introducing new ingredients and cooking techniques I would have never tried on my own.
You are responsible for assembling the recipes, but all of the ingredients (and directions) are delivered right to your doorstep in a refrigerated box. It’s becoming a very popular service (especially in big city areas), and I was so happy to see that my friend Lauren ordered a special shipment just for Scott and I while we visited her in New York City.
White Pizza with Baked Eggs & Arugula Salad
I haven’t ordered another shipment at home yet, and I couldn’t tell you why. We’re on the brink of gearing up for another move, so I guess I’ll have to wait … but I’m really looking forward to subscribing to the service again in the near future!
• Bitmoji
Okay … I think I’m a little late to the party on this one, but do any of you use Bitmoji? It’s an app that creates your own personal emoji with funny sayings and images.
I have received text messages in the past with bitmojis and always thought they were funny, but it wasn’t until our recent weekend in New York when my love for them fully exploded. It’s free to download and comes bundled with an entire bitmoji keyboard that you can access on a regular basis. I can’t stop using them. Hilarious.
• Harney & Sons tea
I had never seen Harney & Sons fine teas before my friend Kelley introduced them to us. She sent over two tins (Green Tea with Coconut and ), and I have already fallen hard for the brand.
I seriously can’t get enough of the sachets. The (decaf and caffeinated) flavors are so fresh and strong! Also pictured is an adorable Love Today mug, a gift from Kelley as well. I love, love, love it, but can’t find anything similar online. (Sorry!) If I had to guess, I would say she purchased it (along with the teas) at . Thanks, girl!
• sun after the (snow) storm
After an unusually warm weekend, winter showed it’s frigid face again this week. Although I went running with Roadie in a comfortable 40 degrees on Tuesday, it started heavily snowing by Wednesday morning. And then it turned into a blizzard.
I had a lot of cancelations at work halfway through the day and then most schools and offices were closed on Thursday. It was intense! By yesterday afternoon, however, the snow stopped falling and there was a sunny calm in the air.
I love when the sun peeks out and glistens on the snow. It’s truly beautiful! It’s supposed to get back up to the 40s and 50s this weekend. Here’s hoping those predictions are right …
• Tervis tumbler giveaway
If you have followed along in this blogging journey for a bit then you already know about my outspoken love for Tervis tumblers. I have featured a variety of different styles and designs, and our personal collection has grown quite a bit, thanks to our friend who works at the corporate offices. (Hi, Rusty!)
Today I am excited to share some of the tumbler love and offer two 16 or 24 oz. tumblers of your choice as a giveaway for you! They might just be the best plastic cups, water bottles, mugs, and to-go insulated beverage containers out there.
I love the clear, colorful, and monogramed designs, but I can’t help but to be drawn to the new designs and brand collaborations. If I were to have my pick of tumblers, I might go for a set from the new Salt Life line …
Or maybe a couple of tumblers from the Simply Southern line …
Or, possibly the Guy Harvey line …
There’s just so many options!
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post and enter one additional entry into Rafflecopter.
You have until Midnight Monday, February 29th E.S.T to enter the giveaway. The winner will be announced first thing Tuesday Morning on March 1st. (<- Holy moly are we there already? Wow.)
Good luck, and thank you, Tervis!
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![[in our elementary school era] 🚌😭
Skyler did great walking into KINDERGARTEN with a big smile on his face this morning. I, however, was a bit of a mess on our walk home. 🥹
It’s wild how fast these 5 years with him have gone … 7 since we moved to NYC and into our apartment, dreaming of the day our kids would someday go to the *awesome* school right down our block. 🏫
That day is today, and I still don’t believe it — feeling allll of the emotions and thanking God for placing us here and for being able to trust His timing through the journey. 🫶🏼 #hbshinnyc
SO proud of you, SK - you are going to rock your first year at your “big boy school” - WE LOVE YOU !! 🩵👑](https://lifeinleggings.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
I love Harney and Son’s tea! Paris black is my favorite!!!
I hope you and Scott have a great weekend together!
Thanks Heather, happy weekend to you!
i’ve never had that tea, but green tea with coconut sounds AMAZING1
I just had it yesterday and already can’t wait to make another cup. Yum!
I love the Guy Harvey line of the tumblers, so many sea creatures! My week was a strange one too, cheers to the weekend!!
Woot! Enjoy it sister!
My SIL got me some of that tea for Christmas… SO GOOD! And that pizza looks delish! I love the patterned tumblers, especially the arrows or anything personalized 🙂
I’m loving the Simply Southern tumblers! Fits this southern girl well while living in the Windy City. Enjoy your weekend! It’s supposed to get up to 58 on Sunday after having received 6 inches of snow on Wednesday.
Yay, I really hope it gets warm this weekend. Enjoy yours!
I tried Blue Apron a little while ago and loved that the recipes were things I wouldn’t normally make and my husband and I enjoyed them all. The pizza looks so good! And I love Tervis tumblers. You can never have enough! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Patricia, you too!
Love the Salt Life ones!
I’d choose one from the southern one, maybe that flamingo one!
I love Tervis tumblers, I just got one of the large ones with a water bottle lid for Christmas and I use it all the time, at home and on the go!
I love the simply southern design!
Hi Heather! I tend to agree with you on weekends with fun plans, I still always wish for a little free time, even though I end up enjoying myself. 🙂 Loving the new Tervis line! I MUST get my hands on some of those colorful ones. And Dave used to text me with those Emoji characters a lot heheh. 🙂 Have a WONDERFUL weekend, lady!
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Get the green tea with coconut. it is amazing. I have been wondering where these personalized emojis came from! Thank you for solving the mystery! have a great weekend Heather!
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Right? I can’t stop drinking it – may be a problem. Glad I could help solve that mystery. 😉 Happy weekend!
I would go with a tumbler from the simply southern line for sure!!
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Those salt life tumblers are are so pretty and bright. That would be a perfect birthday present for my mom!
I think the one with the bow from the “southern line” is super cute 🙂
That random bout of snow was so weird! I’m glad it was over pretty quickly. I’ve never heard of Harney and Sons, but I love trying new teas, so I’ll have to keep an eye out. And I’m a huge Tervis tumbler fan! There’s one that says “Seas the Day” that’s super cute 🙂 Have a great weekend, Heather!
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Yes, love that one. Thanks for linking up!
I would love one of the clear/colorful 24oz! I actually have one that I use at home for water religiously that was a gift from my SIL years ago and I recently dropped it and cracked the lid 🙁 It is in a rather sorry state!
Oh nooo … that’s the worst. Sounds like you need another one! 🙂
The southern line of tervis is adorable!!!
I love the Colorful line of tumblers! Or the Michigan Wolverines one!
I hope you get some time to relax soon! Traveling is fun, but it can be so exhausting. At least you have great company. 🙂 I LOVE my Tervis tumbler! I have a Pure Barre tumbler and I use it all the time. I’m always amazed at how long it keeps things cold for. Hope you have an amazingly fun weekend!
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Thanks Beth, me too. Hopefully Sunday will calm down in the afternoon. I bet your Pure Barre tumbler is adorable. Enjoy your weekend! xo
I’m so glad that you had a good trip to New York City. It’s one of the most diverse, beautiful cities to visit. I love seeing how God has brought together so many cultures in one place. And those tumbles look SO cute!
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Thanks for reading and for linking up, Emily! Have a great weekend!
The simple southern is too cute!!
I love the simply southern line!
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I’m a tumbler fanatic, but surprisingly I do not own any Tervis ones! I would love one of the monogrammed ones, or the funny teacher ones 🙂 And Bitmoji’s are SO fun!
In my opinion, they’re the best! Have a great weekend!
This Minnesota girl’s Tervis collection is far outnumbered by her Ohio husband’s. I’d definitely go for more Minnesota sports-themed cups!
Hope you have a fun weekend! Eager to hear where your next adventure takes you.
Woo hoo – me too! 😉 Happy weekend!
I’m addicted to Harney and Son’s tea. Their flavors are so robust. I’m a fan of the classic tumblers. Monogramed all the way.
I love the southern line!
I have been wanting to try a service like Blue Apron for awhile…maybe now I will bit the bullet and try it out!
I <3 the Tervis cups and actually need another.
BTW, thanks for the Bitmoji link. Finally updated my keyboard 🙂
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Love the break at the lake, but I’d probably choose something from the wedding collection because so many friends are getting married & they’d be great to include with a bachelorette gift!
i love the simply southern line! so fun!!
The God is my Anchor tumbler from Simply Southern is absolutely perfect. I may to pick that one up.
There’s a peacock Tervis tumbler that I absolutely love!!
I need to try that tea! I am such a tea lover that I am sure I’ll love it too!
I LOVE cups, mugs, water bottles……
Love the sea life tumblers!
Love me some Blue Apron. Hello Fresh is also pretty good. I need those Tervis tumblers in my life. I’ve been doing Shakeology and I prefer a tumbler with a straw.
I’ve heard of Hello Fresh too but have yet to try it. Thanks for checking in!
I love Friday favorites, giveaways, and tumblers! Looks like a great day to be me!! I hope things are going better for you both!
Woo hoo – thank you so much Tonya! Enjoy the weekend 🙂
Simply Southern is the cutest!
I looove Friday favorites!
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I really love the flamingo one! Thank you for hosting the link up and the giveaway!
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Thanks for always coming over to comment. I hope you have a great weekend!
Oh Bit mojis…I almost forgot about those things! They were all over my Facebook for awhile! Have a great weekend
I actually really like the clear/color wavy ones.
I love the simply southern line. I will have to try those teas. The coconut one sounds delish.
I love anything with anchors, so that simply southern line you have I think are so cute!
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Adorable I like the simple southern mermaid and mason jar.
I like the southern line. So cute. Love the summer flair to their new lines
I love anything Tervis! Their designs are so cute and colorful! Yay for a Florida made product, too!
Love the giveaway! I’d like the fishy cup!
The addition of coconut to green tea sounds delicious! And I love tervis! I think I would go for a simple/solid design so I could use it anywhere.
The simple southern line has my heart! Oh they are just the cutest!
My husband and I only communicate in bitmojis. I’m currently watching Fuller House myself ☺️.
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Would love to get matching Detroit Tigers tumblers for tailgating
I would DEF get the Simply Southern line!! Especially the Unwind in the South & the Elephant!! SO cute!!
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Love the simply southern line! So cute!
I’m always looking for ways to get myself to drink more water-those simply southern tumblers would be a great way!
Love Tervis! The Dolores colored tumblers are really pretty but I think I’d have to go with the University of Minnesota one – my husband would love them!
Thanks-have a fabulous weekend!
Ugh-autocorrect! I meant solid colored, not Dolores!!! What the heck?!
I love the aztec pattern!
Those tea tins are so pretty! And the pizza with the eggs…gotta try that! Thanks for hosting the linkup!
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Those tumblers are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway ; )
I looked at the website and found a Harry Potter line which my husband would love!
I love love love the Yin Yang tumbler (uner the exclusives series) and i know my husband will love the Octopus (from the bestsellers line)
I love the Coffee Lovers gift set on the Tervis website. I’ve heard great things about Tervis tumblers, but have yet to try one out!
Love tervis tumblers. We have a bunch and also my go to teacher gift. Really like the variety of options.
I like the simple colors, the mustache line, the claddagh ring cup, and the “sore today, strong tomorrow” designs. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love them all, I’ll take one of each 😉
Great giveaway! I love the banana palm and watercolor pineapple tumblers!
I absolutely love tervis tumblers. thinking some with initials would be a great addition to my collection.
I love the high quality of the tervis tumblers, I think I’d have to choose something girly so my husband would stop stealing water bottles from me!!
I love Tervis Tumblers! They are the only cups I use for my morning coffee!
Ooh I want one! I love boho flower chic and watercolor wildflowers!
I love the Simply Southern line!
I’d probably pick something from the Guy Harvey line like the sea turtle because (don’t judge me) it kind of reminds me of Lisa Frank and that’s a pretty heavy hitter on the nostalgia front for me 😀 Ooooor possibly from the NFL line because I love me some Vikings gear (skol!)
I love the Fiesta – Cool Blue – Calypso and Every Day I Do Diddle Squats. So many great choices to choose from!