It’s Monday! Today, we’re chatting about fun stuff that will give you a little more pep in your step to get you going! From troll dolls to mermaids, we have you covered! 🙂
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Good Monday morning, everyone! I (Sarah) saw this news, and had to share! If you grew up in the 80s, you’ll definitely appreciate it, too. Atari is making HOTELS! There will be 8 total, in 8 different cities (Phoenix, Austin, Chicago, Vegas, San Fransisco, San Jose, and Seattle). They will have e-sports studios (what are those!?) and game rooms, too.
There will even be AR and VR playgrounds – which is just too cool. Plus, hotels will have meeting rooms, co-working spaces, restaurants, bars, a bakery, a movie theater, and a gym. Too cool!
Read more about it HERE.
What’s the coolest hotel or Airbnb you’ve stayed in?
If you’re on social media, no doubt you’ve seen the Dolly Parton challenge on Facebook and Instagram! It’s one of those trending social media things that goes in like a bang and leaves like a flash. I (Jeni) normally don’t really join in, because I just enjoy sitting on the sidelines…but this one, I had to! You can catch up by searching #dollyparton or #dollypartonchallenge
I decided to use some of the trolls from my collection… which cracks me up! I LOVE IT! Look at how CUTE they are!!! hehehe!! See my post HERE!
So, how did this trend get started? From Dolly, of course! She posted this (below) and it kicked on a huge, viral trend!
Did you participate in this challenge?
This Mister Rogers Tee is just $19 shipped – and it’s definitely unique and nostalgic, isn’t it!?
These scarves come in ten different patterns, each for just $14.99! They look SO cozy!!
This might just be the coolest Star Wars coffee mug EVER! It’s $14.99 and the handle is a light saber!
I (Sarah) am obsessed with Jelly Belly jelly beans, but now I’m even more obsessed with their new line of sparkling waters. With 0 calories, 0 sugar, 0 sweeteners, and 0 sodium, these could definitely be my new favorite way to consume water. I want to try Orange Sherbet and Pink Grapefruit first. Unfortunately, they are only available at Hy-Vee stores… but will be online soon.
Which flavors do you fancy?
It’s baking season – but isn’t it ALWAYS baking season? 😉 It is for me (Jeni)!! This 3-piece baking sheet set comes with some super cute cookie cutters – emojis! How cute are these? This would actually make a great gift for my emoji & baking obsessed little nieces!
What’s your favorite emoji?
I (Sarah) love mermaids. I recently found this adorable Mermaid Name Guide. Using the first letter of your first name, the last number in your phone number, and your birth month, you can find your mermaid name. My mermaid name is Sapphira Swift Scales, which has a strange ring to it but it’s growing on me.
Do you like mermaids? What’s your Mermaid Name?
This mug is a slam dunk! HAHAHHA ok… that was cheesy. But how fun is this!? It’s a basketball mug that can be used in so many fun ways! Think about it… crackers into chili or soup, marshmallows into hot chocolate, cereal into milk… what FUN MUG!
Do you have a favorite mug? Tell us about it!
Now this… this is right up my (Sarah) alley! It’s a Mister rogers magnetic dress up set! It comes with 2 sheets of magnetic accessories, so you can play with them on your fridge, or anywhere else. Plus, you can also grab one featuring Jesus or Einstein! HAHAHA! SO FUN!
What’s the silliest thing you’ve purchased lately?
Last week, we made Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies – but this week, it’s all about those Cherry Bonbon Cookies! These are so much fun because of the white chocolate & cherry candy coating on top, yummy sugar cookie that surrounds the cherry, and of course- they are adorable!
What’s your FAVORITE cookie?
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OK now those Atari hotels sound cool, I can imagine them being the sort of place my other half would love to stay as well. I am loving that scarf too it totally looks so cosy and something I need in this weather.
Those Atari hotels look amazing. I would love a seltzer with the Jelly Belly flavor. Dolly looks great in all social platforms.
OMG, I have to go to a Atari hotel! That’s so cool!
What! Jelly Belly flavored waters? I have to get these! And I love the Mr. Rogers t-shirt, we just saw the movie with Tom Hanks and I never knew what an amazing man Mr. Rogers was!
So, those emoji cookie cutters? TOO CUTE! My mind is on coffee, because…. Monday! And Super Bowl. So glad the Chiefs — and Andy Reid — got the win.
I’m living for the news of Atari hotels. How cool is that going to be, are they going full retro? I have so many questions, lol.
The scarf is really nice and that is such a good price. I am also loving the Star Wars mug. The handle is great!
I love how those cookies turn out. I may have to try making some for Valentine’s Day!
I lost my train of thought on those Jelly Belly sparkling waters. I need them asap! I’m off to see how far away a Hyvee store is from me. There may be a road trip in my near future LOL.
We were literally just talking about Atari to our kids the other day. I can’t believe they are making hotels! I hope they make one in FL!
I was wondering where the challenged stemmed from. I didn’t participate in the challenge. However, I really enjoyed seeing everyone’s post.
Jelly belly soda sounds awesome. I need to buy some of that soda
I see a trip to an Atari hotel some day! My kids would LOVE that. That is the coolest Star Wars coffee mug…..EVER! Great price too!
I will be trying those jelly belly sodas when I see them. They sound interesting. I haven’t done the Dolly Parton challenge but have seen it everywhere.
I’m definitely loving all of the Dolly Parton Challenges across social media! They’re so much fun. And this troll one is definitely hilarious!
I love morning monday coffee posts!!!!
And Mr. Rogers neighborhood is my faaaaave <3
There’s so much here to love! Everything from Dolly Parton to those Mister Roger’s T-shirts. And those cherry bonbon cookies are calling my name!
I’ve been loving Dolly’s challenge!! I’m not sure the wedding dress troll is quite right, but the other 3 are right on!!
The basketball cereal bowl is so much fun! My kids would be spending more time playing than eating though.
I am at HyVee next week (we use their community room for a workshop) and I am going to look for that sparkling water! You find the fun stuff.
I’m trying to get into scarves more, and that involves learning how to tie them. My teenage daughter helps a lot. LOL
Jelly Belly soda sounds amazing to me. I also love that Mister Rogers tee. So many fun finds here in this post!!
You have covered all my favorite! From Dolly Parton to those cherry bonbon cookies! All so good!
Those Atari hotels look awesome! I’ll have to stay at the one in Phoenix on my next trip back there!!! I bet my hubby and kids would love it too!
It’s really awesome to know that Atari is making Hotels. I will definitely keep this in mind. And those Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies look sooo mouthwatering and I am starting to crave.
That hotel sounds like it’s going to be really cool. Also, your Troll Dolly Parton Challenge is hilarious.
Haha! Love those funny memes! These are really great finds.
That Dolly Parton challenge looksreally fun. I saw a lot of bloggers did it, but I didn’t. I just don’t have s sexy picture for Tinder. LOL.
Those Atari hotels look so awesome! I know my kids would love to watch some esports at them.
My version of “I know what I have to do, but don’t know if I have the strength to do it” includes cleaning the chicken coop and taking out the compost. I’ve only done one of those today.
I think that is so awesome Atari is building hotels. Sounds like a fun place to stay!
I really love the emoji cookie cutters!