THE WEEKEND EDIT FAMILY BOO FLU
Happy Weekending! Colorado had a mix of blue and cloudy skies, along with rain this week.
The family has been put on notice for flu shots before gaining access to the pending baby!
I got my flu shot a few weeks ago when I was at Walgreens buying Preparation H for my puffy eyes.
That was an awkward conversation with a dozen customers picking up prescriptions. It might as well have been on the speaker, “customer asking for Preparation H for her .. um.. face. ” in air quotes.
In other news, I am consciously uncoupling from my third cup of coffee habit.
We spent last weekend cleaning up our bedroom after months of construction dust from our bathroom remodel and updated baseboard trim.
I received a note from my superintendent (first husband) stating that all weights, exercise, nd bands need to be relocated to the basement.
Between you and me, this unfinished room with a treadmill and the rare moments I get crafty is my favorite room in the house.
It’s not about the space; it’s about the solitude.
QUESTION: What is your favorite room in your home or rental?
I want this type of flooring in the workout area, but I don’t want it to resemble a preschool classroom.
It brought back memories of the summer my sister and I made a “headboard” with these cushy 12×12 foam squares I found at Marshalls.
I updated his bedroom when he left for college.
Katherine shared this lovely tribute to Diane Keaton.
We igned up Elliott and Russell for the annual Breckenridge Bernese Mountain Dog parade in December. Since it is their first year, I ordered modest monogrammed bandanas.
I ordered them from this Etsy shop!
If you read the comments on Etsy, you will see mine!
I self-diagnosed myself with misophonia.
One of my boys has it, so maybe it’s hereditary.
This Preppy Empty Nester introduced me to Explore.org. It is relaxing to see bears in their natural habitat (with a hidden camera).
Remember when we had the mama bear and her cubs in our backyard?
READING, WATCHING & LOVING ..
- Did you see this week’s Tuesday Tip?
- Do you have a kitchen sink gasket in your Amazon shopping cart?
- A friend of Everyday Edits, Karen, recommended Douglas is Canceled on BritBox.
- Douglas.
- It is a twisty story with rapid dialogue.
- We were hooked after the first episode, so now we have a BritBox subscription for the next 30 days.
- I (still) plan to follow the directions. to make this marinara sauce. My friend Pam assures me I can make this recipe!
- My question is can I freeze it in a mason jar?
- Here is a list of 50 easy dinners to make this winter! #cooking goals
- Here is my Pinterest Recipe Board
- I shop the sales at Good Janes for stocking stuffers!
- My kids inherited the hair and facial product gene from my sister.
- Remember when I took a spending hiatus and I used all of my products before I bought new ones!
- If you have home-related tips or topics you would like to see more of, please send me your ideas here.
- Speaking of tips I signed up for Bob Vila’s home tips.
- MOVING ON TO THE BLOG
I made these yummy pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting. Yes, you read that correctly. I baked these!
Have you heard of a book stack? If my dad is reading this, I am going to tell him now not to overthink this easy Halloween decor idea!
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Thank you for joining me on Saturday mornings for my version of coffee talk.
Congrats on your soon to be grandma status. Are you particular on what you would like to be called? Love the bandana’s. I have been on a slow burn crime kick. I watch Untamed with Eric Bana set in Yosemite. Black Rabbit with Jude Law and Jason Bateman and just finish Task with Mark Ruffalo.
We always get the flu vaccine–the quadrivalent dose one that is for those 60 and over. I sadly know a few people who died from the flu over the years, and I wouldn’t take the chance of not being protected.
We are watching The Diplomat–Kari Russel is so good on it.
My favorite spot in my house would be my kitchen. as I love to cook…. and eat…lol
I follow you on Pinterest and will look at your recipe board and those 50 easy dinners. link–thanks!
Gam Gam CONGRATULATIONS! Eek sooo excited for you. My gracious this post was full of goodness. Made me smile. Big!
Becoming a grandparent for the first time is such a wonderful event! Our first was born under a bright supermoon evening 17 years ago, and since then, every time I see the moon, I think of him. Now we spend many weekends watching him play lacrosse, and of course, watching the three grandchildren who followed his birth over the years.
We had a mouse once! I made the mistake of having a birdfeeder on my patio, and the fallen seed led it into my basement air vent. We used a mousetrap and, sad for the mouse, but it was very effective. Since then, we installed a screen behind our air vent to make sure no more critters could enter.
S[eaking of eyes…I finally saw my regular ophthalmologist, who told me he felt the other doctor had overtreated my condition! No more bandage lens, and I am healing well! Finally!
HI Pat,
Just emailed you! thank you!
Hey Laura,
We have been watching “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu. It is quirky and sarcastically funny. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are the leads. Have you watched it? I wasn’t sure I was going to like it at first, but we are now on Season 3. Lol
Check it out! See you soon for coffee!
Just emailed you! Love Murders in the Building. Also we just watched John Candy documentary.
How did I miss all of these wedding photos? That one needs to be framed!
Fin and I are watching The Gentlemen on Netflix. Don’t know if you’d like it, but Rod might!
Is it Gentleman in Moscow? Call me tomorrow morning!
xo sissy
Oh my gosh, I wish I lived closer to Breckenridge. I’d love to see the Bernese Mountain Dog parade. I’m sure Elliot is thanking your husband for dissuading you from buying a Lederhosen.
Have a great Sunday!
Karen B. & Bentley
Hi Karen
I will share photos! It’s the beginning of December. Have a great week. We are on baby watch countdown.
Ash is due October 28th. It has not hit me of my pending new status. xo laura
I gave up on Black Rabbit too. Too much violence. The Mister finished it though – he has a stronger stomach than I. Loving Thursday Murder Club. Our fave is The Hardacres. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Hi Katie m – Rod finished. It just felt like a version of Ozarks. Even the blond (who oerdosed) we thought it was the girl from Ozarks when we first saw her. I would not have recognized Jude Law if I didn’t see his name in credits.
have a fun week. xo laura
Thank you for the “shout-out” for my Alaska cruise posts!
I did not care too much for “The House of Guinness ” as it was a little too fabricated. We got involved in watching a Korean culinary star competition on Netflix that is dubbed in English. It has made me want to find a good Korean restaurant somewhere in the Denver area, as I was not familiar with most of their traditional cuisine. I was also surprised by how many fine dining chefs in Korea prepare Italian cuisine as their specialty.
I have to get the Halloween bin out of the garage soon and begin decorating. Maybe the cooler weather will inspire me.
A Bernese Mountain Dog parade in Breck sounds like fun! I did not know they had one. “Goldens in Golden” is the one I know about. It attracts Golden retrievers from all around the country!
Hi Pat. Have you watched Feeding Phil. We caught a few and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. How is that for an endorsement.
Oh shoot I forgot to add ghosts. Hey a neighbor told me Ace Hardware had really inexpensive ghosts. Hers look really cute, but call before you drive!
xo laura
Enjoy decorating your daughter’s room as a guest room. Make sure to include a “pack and play” crib in case you do some overnight babysitting along the way!
We have a “too big for us” house, and two extra bedrooms are decorated for grandchildren–one for the boys and one for the girls. They used to sleep over a lot, but as they get older, they don’t as they are too busy with friends and extracurricular activities. Grandchildren grow up too quickly!
Congratulations on the expected grandbaby news! So exciting to become agrandparent. Our son and daughter-in-law had their children call us the Italian names for grandparents, Nonna and Nonno. Our daughter and son-in-law did not-they used Grandma and Pop-Pop. It’s all good!
I read the Orphan Train years ago–a fascinating true story.
Thanks for the nice “shout out” — I have been blogging about our Alaska cruise recently, but will be showing some beautiful Cokorado fall scenery in upcoming posts.
Hope the painting job is over! You are both so wonderful to help with that big job!
Quince is great! I have joggers from there. Great quality and good return policy. Plus, I think it’s free shipping both ways!
Started Mad Men again-it’s hard to believe the way women were treated only 50 years ago. But it does make smoking and a cocktail look cool, just like in The Crown.
I’ll try Adolescence. Isn’t it kind of weird?
I think Gam Gam is going to stick as your new title. Now Rod needs one.
Congratulations! It’s the best gift from our kids! I have three grandchildren, and I absolutely think they are the best!
Karen B.
Sorry to hear you both came back sick. Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks for sharing my link!
I checked out the Preppy Empty Nester and her reviews as well.. always adding more books to the list.
The knobs on the furniture update really make the piece unique.
I hope you are feeling better, Laura! I am still healing from my eye problem, but I am now using experimental eye drops made from my own blood and made in my cornea specialists’ lab, which is helping.
My favorite book of last year was “A Fever In the Heartland” by Timothy Eagan. A non-fiction book based on a true event, which is quite scary and gruesome, but the book’s backstory taught me a lot about America’s immigration history and many misconceptions that Americans have. In light of what has been happening lately, it also showed me that, sadly, “everything old is new again.” If we as a nation survived that, maybe we can survive now.
I’m with you…some books can seem so formulated that I find I know what’s going to happen before it does! I used to be in a book club. I loved it!
Have a great weekend.
That 4th of July floral/flag arrangement is so cute!
I need a good book, but I’m tired of fiction. I may go back and read the classics again.
They may be old, but they aren’t tired.
I’m going to have to go the JCO webiste now. Thank you very much.
CALL ME I promise not to do laundry or take calls from evan ;0)
You need to plan a trip to Alaska! That is so cool, my SIL’s dad & mom just did the trip and it was her dad’s last state to visit as well. I haven’t watched that show but I was thinking of checking it out but there are too many things to watch. I’m only part way through YOU’s last season, so I’m way behind. The birds do wake me sometimes before dawn. Crazy about the bears! We had a big graduation this past weekend (CG #1). Hope you had a great weekend1
I am watching Friends & Neighbors and am enjoying it.
You was so crazy and the finale was just crazy.. not really a fan.
That is so cool about your husband.. does he have a favorite?
No bucket list, but I’m impressed your husband has been to every state except Alaska. You definitely need to visit Alaska. I’ve been getting my flower beds in shape for the upcoming season.
Karen B.
Laura, 1. you have to go to Alaska. It is so beautiful and very special.
2. Thank you for sharing my spray painted lamps. I love them. As soon as I can find the right color, I have another pair of glass lamps to paint.
3. Children’s Medical is a wonderful hospital. My sorority alum group outfitted their pediatric cardio library years ago. If you come to visit your niece, you HAVE to visit me.
I’m afraid to take pictures! Know it’s not good, especially since we cut the top of the living room shelves! Can’t wait to get the fireplace!
take photos! xo
Smother…😆!! That’s hysterical. I hadn’t heard that before, but I’m sure sometimes my girls would agree!!!
Hmmm…maybe Debra From ELR minus MIL and kids?
IDK. You are Claire for sure!
Neither.. my husband and I divide our chores in a way that I don’t have to do anything outside the house.
I would love a grapefruit mocktail.. I can sip it while I watch him work 🙂
I get it and yes that is perfect!
Our book club has been reading all of Richard Osman’s Murder Club books one by one–fun and light reading. This month was Kristen Hannah’s “The Women” — it was a little long and drawn out in my opinion–I liked the first half of the book–could have ended it there!
We haven’t begun outdoor clean-up as yet—we’ve been busy with grandkids’ sports, etc. We have a very large wood retaining wall behind us—there is no chance of passing fire mitigation because of that, plus a few large trees near our house I don’t have the heart to cut them down.
Thank you so much for sharing my birthday story! I so appreciate you! Such a fun round up!
Happy day!
KariAnne