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Happy Monday, friends! How was your weekend? This weekend, I (Sarah) saw something I can’t unsee. First, let me tell you that I am a big Precious Moments fan. I love them and collect the cute little figures. This Canadian guy, Keith Busher, changes them up – into SCARY figures!
He calls them, “Precious Mutations,” and they are all on his Instagram: @preciousmutator. And I don’t know how I feel about them. They are totally art- that’s for sure, and they are pretty amazing. But he made Precious Moments SCARY! I’m so back and forth with this! haha!
What do you think – genuine Precious Moments, or Precious Mutations?
Hey Hey! So, I (Jeni) am a HUGE Harry Potter friend, so when I saw this, I got super excited… even though I’ll never actually do it. Here’s the deal – it’s just a really cool contest, and even though I won’t enter, I think it’s a lot of fun! So, the contest is for one Harry Potter fan and their 5 friends to stay in a real life Hagrid’s hut (remade, of course) for 1 week for just $1.23 (or 1 pound, English money).
It’s a recreated Game Keeper’s Cottage in North Shire in North Yorkshire, UK. And the contest lets you and your buddies stay there over CHRISTMAS! How enchanting is that!? It’s a great contest for a lot of reasons, but also because it’s normally $365 a night! The winner will also get a steam train trip from the real station Hogwarts Express stops at in the movies, plus presents from Santa, a chance to meet Harry and Hedwig, plus more.
So, if you’re gonna be in the UK over Christmas…. enter away! 🙂
If you could stay in ANY fictional movie set, which would it be?
These cute and unique drop earrings are just $6.99 + free shipping right now!
Need some help adulting? This Adulting To-Do List should help! Check out the little sections…. too funny! Plus, it’s just $5.95!
You probably already realized that Taste of Home is one of my (Jeni) favorite recipe resources. So they put out this amazing list of everything to make with pumpkin this fall, and I’m SO excited! There are 47 recipes ranging from desserts to main dishes… sweet to spicy! Mmmm
What are your favorite pumpkin recipes?
I (Sarah) carry stress on my neck, and my doctor told me the best things for it are ice and stretching when it knots up. This Mini Massage Roller Ball is the PERFECT solution, because you can freeze it! Plus, you can use it with essential oils for even more curing power!
How do you relieve stress?
Speaking of essential oils… how fun is this!? It’s a home fragrance oil called Gramma’s Kitchen. It smells like “warm apple pie with extra ice cream & snickerdoodles fresh from the oven.” I (Jeni) absolutely love it because that’s exactly how my Gramma’s kitchen smelled… unless she was making her famous enchiladas 😉
What did your Gramma’s kitchen smell like?
Did you see this on the news? This sweet little 4th grade boy went to school with a homemade University of Tennessee t-shirt for College Colors Day, since he didn’t have an actual UT shirt. Some little girls were bullying him for it, but once the teacher made the story viral…now UT sells his ACTUAL t-shirt, AND offered a full ride scholarship! Read more HERE!
What feel good stories have you heard this year?
If you love super spicy snacks… this one’s for you! Lay’s Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Chips are back. And even more, they are a permanent flavor now! I (Jeni) tried them and HOLY MOLY! One chip and my bland-loving Irish mouth was on FIRE! If you love pickles and super flamin’ hot stuff, grab a bag!
What’s your favorite flavor of chips?
Do you sent your kids to school with a packed lunch? These amazing little reusable, washable Snack Bags are awesome! They come in 1,2, and 3 bag packs and in DC Comics (pictured), Disney, and Nintendo. They are dishwasher safe, and you can use them for much more than just food!
What back to school hacks do you use?
It’s so fun playing with seasonal flavors, isn’t it? These Apple Cider Pork Chops are definitely a great way to embrace upcoming fall (it’s almost here!!) and embrace that amazing apple and pork combination, too! YUM!
What’s your favorite seasonal dish?
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59 Comments
The apple cider pork chops look amazing. When it comes to precious moments, please let them be. I can’t unsee this either. 🙂
Right? LET THEM BE!
The adulting to-do list sounds like a pretty cool idea. I also can’t wait to check out some of those recipes.
HAHA! I totally just ordered it!
The apple cider pork chops look awesome! Looking forward to trying them
Agreed! They look so fun and unique and fresh!
I need that adulting list I definitely need something to help me adult, I’m not good at it. And those earrings are too cute.
I’m not good at it, either. lol
Those dolls look so spooky and kids will love them. I would love those baked goods especially the cupcakes. Cool earrings and great colors.
cupcakes… mmmm…
I read about the story of the kid being made fun of for his shirt, and the outpouring of support for him! Made my day! My faith in people has been restored!
SO COOL!!!!
I love pumpkin stuff too! I will have to try out some of the recipes.
I’ll try those spicy chips too. The flavor sounds intriguing.
They definitely are intriguing!
I love the adulting checklist. I need to send one to each of my adult daughters. Also, love what UT is doing for their young fan! I went to UT so this makes me even happier than it normally would!
HAHAHA! Seriously so fun!
And omg that’s awesome you went to UT!
I’m definitely excited to make some recipes with pumpkin. I’d love to try out a few of the desserts on that list.
I’m all about it!
I too am thinking of pumpkin. I need to buy some pumpkin to make a pie.
Mmmmmmm pumpkin….
That mini massage roller sounds awesome to me!! I love the idea of putting it in the freezer for an extra cooling effect. I need to get one!
I’m all about that, too – LOVE that you can freeze it!
With a lot going on this coming Fall, I could really use that Mini Massage Roller Ball some time. Thanks for sharing this. And those Pumpkin Recipes look sooo delicious! Must try them!
LOVING that massage roller!
Oh my, those precious mutations or whatever he calls them are scary. My favorite flavor of chips are sour cream and onion. =)
They really are… and I love your flavor choice!
I’ve seen the cheese biscuits one so many times and it’s hilarious. I love silly memes like that.
Me too – the sillier, the better!
The story about the boy and his shirt had a great outcome! Also the dolls look a little creepy lol
Love the pumpkin recipes! So many great ones! The Lays is also so unique! Flaming hot is right up my son’s alley!
Oh my!!! Your Precious Moment’s changeover was perfectly creepy!!! I was also pleased to see the icy massager…I live with Chronic Pain so anytime I see something that can help, I’m all over it.
Planning on trying the Apple Cider Pork Chops tomorrow….I think it’s going to be a huge hit in our house! Thanks for all the wonderful goodies in this post!!
HAHAHAAH! you bet!
Lays is running out big time. I love that adulting list I need one for my daily routine to put on my board.
It’s a great way to adult! lol
I like the idea of the Mini Massage Roller Ball. I can see it being relaxing and something I would use on my hubby.
Me too – SO helpful!
I loved that story about the t-shirt! Kudos to his teacher, University of Tennessee and all the fans who preordered it.
Definitely <3
The mini roller ball that you freeze sounds like something I could use right now. I gardened hard on Sunday and the backs of my thighs are burning!
OMG sounds like you were seriously gardening!!
The story of the little boy who got bullied for making a tee started off awfully but had such a heartwarming ending.
omg right!?!!?! SO HEARTWARMING!
The creepy precious moments crack me up. I don’t actually like precious moments. Don’t tell my grandma.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
I need that massage roller ball! These are really great finds!
Awesome, right?
These drop earrings are so colorful! I will definitely like them!
I love Precious Moments too because they are so adorable. And I’m not into scary stuff so NO to Precious Mutations for me. 🙂
I love everything pumpkin and now is the time of year to start that trend! Those scary Precious Moments are insane! I remember growing up with them EVERYWHERE and this gives a crazy creative twist.
Wow those Precious Moments redos are not my cup of tea. Maybe because Precious Moments were always something that made me think of innocence and the like. The apple cider pork chops look delicious!
HA! not me, either!
I saw that piece on the kid and the UT shirt. That was awesome! I’m intrigued by the apple cider pork chops.
Isn’t that the sweetest t-shirt story?
I have one of those massage ball things and I swear by it. I add some oil or muscle cream and go at it. It’s amazing. I never thought to put it in the freezer. I’m so doing that!
I need to come over and eat at your house. I am all for that bacon salad too. ;]
HAHAHAHHA!!!
I would love that ice cold essential oils massager ball right now! I get migraines often and have lots of head and neck pain plus my husband is a runner. I will definitely be putting this on our “to buy” list. Thanks for the tip!
School pictures are so expensive! Plus now they have spring photos, sports photos, friend photos, dance photos, etc.. talk about spending money!!
HAHAHA!@ Seriously!