Hi friends! I can’t believe another week has flown by.
Before long the kids will be back in school and we’ll be in fall. I don’t mind fast forwarding the time just a bit because I am eager to get back to our regular schedules with school and activities. Plus it’s been such a hot summer for Washington and since most of the homes don’t having A/C or ceiling fans for that matter, it’s hot! I don’t feel like cooking at all so we’ve been having a ton of salads.
I still have a lot of recipes to write but at least I got 3 posts up this week! It’s Friday so that means another installment of Friday Favorites!
Favorite recipe
This was one exception to our “salads for dinner in the summer” routine. I can’t remember the last time I had a big ol’ bowl of pasta (actually it wasn’t that big), but didn’t have much food in the house so I had to work with what I had. Luckily I did have all the ingredients for Cooking Light’s Fettucine Alfredo. I’ve made this recipe countless times over the year and it’s always a big hit. The veggies were fresh from my CSA box and SO good. This is a recipe you need to have in your binder.
Favorite new thing
I am so into layering necklaces these days. I got the sand-dollar necklace in Hawaii and have had the locket for years. Anyway, just my new obsession is all.
Favorite snack
I tried this brand of jerky for the first time during our vacation to Hawaii and I couldn’t be more obsessed. It is the best jerky I have ever had; it’s not crazy tough and chewy like most jerky- this turkey one is amazing. Must find more…..Krave.
Favorite deal
I really don’t shop at Old Navy that much but this is my second great find that I’ve posted on Friday Favorites. These are the perfect t-shirts for the fall in my opinion. Dress them up with a fun necklace. They were on sale for $6.00 at my local Old Navy store over the weekend- I stocked up!
Favorite picture
I made a promise to myself to get back to taking pictures of my kids with my real camera. I have wanted to master taking photos of them in manual settings for a long time (I don’t have a problem with my food shots but kids are tough- they move a lot!) and when I get frustrated I tend to just put the camera away. I realize practice will help me, so my goal is to get it out at least once a week. She is my most willing model so all the pictures will probably be of her.
So that’s all I’ve got for Friday Favorites. I have some new easy recipes coming next week. Hope you all have a great weekend!
XO
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I love layering necklaces too and really like that sand dollar one. I just bought some Krave jerky and can’t wait to try it out. Looks amazing. I keep telling myself that I’m finally going to learn how to use my DSLR…and then another year passes by. Sigh! Happy Friday Melanie!
Ohh, what flavor? Let me know how it is. I am eager to try other flavors although I am obsessed with this one!
Someone just told me I need to go to Old Navy, I NEED TO GO THIS WEEKEND!!! Or wait, no, tomorrow! LOL!
It’s worth a look! 🙂
Those tees are cute. I need more simple tees because, as you know, kids are messy! 😉
Yes, I got a few fun colors and black! Can’t beat a black t-shirt!
I was in Old Navy recently and picked up a great pair of their pixie pants. Love the necklace!
Thanks Amy!
Whoa! I might need to head to Old Navy!
I always forget about Old Navy, I don’t the quality/compared to price of ALL their clothing is that great but sometimes they have great deals. I think I need to stop in there soon…
Lately, I’m loving peanut butter in and on everything. Watching my little girl walk around (just becoming a pro at it). Red grapes…they have been so sweet as of late!
I agree! Once in a while I find such a great deal that it’s worth checking in on occasion 🙂 I am not ready for my fourth to start walking- but it is such a cute stage!
I love your sand dollar necklace! And that last photo is beautiful!
Thanks Erin!!
I don’t love all of Old Navy’s clothes, I find some of the quality to be lacking but when I have a good find — I stock up.
Your photo is beautiful! I really want to get better at using my good camera!
Thanks Amalia! I have been practicing for years but I get lazy. I agree with you re Old Navy. I stopped shopping there because of the quality, but occasionally look online for the really good sales. I do like their t-shirts 🙂
Love that top from Old Navy. We don’t wear a lot of longer sleeved stuff here in Florida, but I could see myself wearing something like that later in the year when it’s cooler out. Nice find!
Thanks Shannon! You can’t beat $6!