April was such an eventful month filled with family gatherings for the holidays, dance competitions, soccer and football, a bachelorette party to Gatlinburg and all the weekly todos in between. I have been feeling like April and May are the two busiest months of the year, with something every weekend for the kids or even for Brett and I. It’s making our summer vacation at the end of May something I’m looking forward to—doing absolutely nothing but laying by the beach. In this episode of Fab Five Friday, I am so excited to share some of my favorites from this past month! Check it out!

1. Solace Watch Bands

Recently, I have been blasted by emails and social media about forever chemicals, or PFAS and was shocked. It’s a bit scary when you start to look into it, and quite honestly extremely intimidating to go on the quest to de-PFA everything you come in contact with in your home.

But, one step in the right direction for us, was these Solace watch bands. After I read that these harmful PFAS are present at the highest level in our watch bands, and that they could be absorbed into the skin, especially when sweating, I immediately made the purchase. Not only for me, but for my daughter as well. It was the best purchase! Not only are the bands beautiful and really well made, but they have a unique magnetic clasp that allows the bands to fit even the tiniest of wrists, which is so hard for both of us. They had a great sale at the time we purchased and we got two additional bands for free. I’ve worn it for weeks now, and at the gym, and they are very comfortable. Definitely recommend!

2. Protein Ice Cream

Protein, protein, protein! Make sure to get your protein! Does protein ice cream count? The answer is yes. I came across this brand of protein ice cream at Aldi, surprisingly. I didn’t realize it was sold at major retailers like Target. When I tell you that this ice cream is dangerously delicious, I meant it. Usually these kinds of ice creams fall short on texture or flavor, or both. But this ice cream is legit! It’s so good for when you need that sweet treat. I have to portion it out because I think it would be too easy to eat the entire pint!

3. Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall

This was the latest book club pick and I really enjoyed it. (Not because it has my name in it.) Looking for Jane is a historical fiction novel featuring three women across different generations and their ties to an underground abortion network in Toronto. It’s based on the real-life Jane Collective—a group of women who provided safe abortions when it was illegal at the time. The story is inspiring, featuring strong women fighting for reproductive rights. It explores themes of motherhood and having a choice, versus facing the devastating consequences of the lack of options.

4. Pureology Leave-in Spray

This Pureology all-purpose spray does literally everything! I recently added this back into my beauty supply because I was using other products and nothing really compared. Color protection, frizz control and heat protection all wrapped into one spray. It’s great!

5. The Ladder App Updates

I had to add my favorite training app, the Ladder App to the Fab Five Friday, again. Not only do I continue to love the diverse workouts that come out every week, but I feel amazing and so strong. In addition to the great coaches on the app, I have to highlight a few new features they’ve been adding. The Ladder app now includes a nutrition log, water tracking and step tracking. All in one place! I so appreciate the addition of these features because I was tracking my water, steps and macros in three different apps until now. It’s awesome to have everything all neatly laid out in an app I visit every day. And it makes the investment even more worth it.

And the food logging feature is also so easy to use. You can add items by voice, text, picture, or by scanning the barcode. It’s pretty accurate, too. It depends on the level of effort you put in, but for someone on the go who wants to better understand protein intake it’s been really helpful.

And that is it for this month’s Fab Five Friday! Thank you for stopping by! And check out last month’s Fab Five Friday if you missed it!

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Happy Friday! I cannot believe that it is almost the end of March. How is it already Q2 and basically almost summer? I’ve decided to change my Fab Five Friday schedule to monthly at the end of the month. And because Spring is in full swing I’m featuring five of my all time favorite spring/summer, outdoor, poolside favorites! So if you are ready to bask in the warmth of the summer sun, hit the beach or pool, you have to read on for these must have favorites.

1. Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Face Sunscreen

Every spring or summer I always need to reup on my favorite face sunscreen. It’s very light and gives you a beautiful glow. I’ve never had any kind of irritation and it will usually last me all summer. It’s a must have in my pool and beach bag.

2. Target Sandals

I am obsessed with these $12 sandals from target. They are waterproof, perfect for beach and pool days and are so comfortable. I never have to worry about them getting ruined or dirty because they are so cheap, too. Soccer fields? No problem. Beach sand? Falls right out! They are the best.

3. Best Hat for Pool or Beach

I have posted about this hat so many times, but I can’t rave about it enough. Its so durable even when getting wet in the pool. It’s foldable so it is easy to pack. And it looks great on everyone. They have multiple colors as well. Must check it out!

4. Beach Blanket

This beach blanket is perfect for long days on the sand. In fact I just used this last weekend on a trip to Amelia Island. It fit 4 adults and what is really neat about it, is that it’s weighted down by filling the corners up with sand. So easy and convenient.

5. Wolffer No.139 Dry Rose Hard Cider

We discovered this delicious rosé cider while on my birthday trip in Charleston and they had it at a brewery we visited in Amelia Island as well. It’s a great choice for anyone who doesn’t love beer and want something refreshing and delicious. It’s pretty high in alcohol so you don’t need too many, but it is now one of my favorite refreshing cocktails for a day outside.

I hope you enjoyed this month’s Fab Five Friday! Have a great weekend!

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You know it’s pretty cliché but I am going to say it anyways: time goes by way too fast. Here I am writing my first Fab Five Friday post of the year. THE YEAR! It’s so funny because I had so many big ideas and goals for my blog this year, I just didn’t get far enough to write it down. January is always a time that I embrace as a fresh start and document everything. Usually, I’m looking for something different or new—a hobby, a goal, an achievement, a fitness routine, a date with friends, and so on. But this year, I’ll be honest with you, it just didn’t happen.

I’ll tell you that this year was a huge milestone birthday for me (I turned 40, shhhh!) It’s actually fine, I am fully embracing it. I just realized that I am so happy. Why change something that is perfectly where I need to be right now?

I’m not searching for my people, trying to fit in—I’m surrounded by the best friends and family I could ever imagine. We say it all the time that building these friendships through the growth of our kids has been so wonderful and we couldn’t imagine doing this thing called parenting without each other.

I’m not looking for a way to revamp my fitness routine—I’m loving what I have going on right now with getting workouts in first thing in the am (listening to my body and when I can) and using the Ladder app to build my routines. I don’t have to think about what I’m going to do at the gym and it’s been working for me. I’ve never felt stronger as I enter my 40s.

The kids are keeping us busier than ever—soccer tournaments, dance competitions, football championships, school events and everything in between. And I cannot complain about it at all. I know this is only a season in our lives and if they love it, I’m down for all the things. When I think about the time I have left with Rylee before she graduates high school, it blows my mind. So I’ll be enjoying every single moment—from band concerts to honor roll ceremonies to solo dance rehearsals and beyond.

I’ve got a lot on my plate with work and PTO duties, and so adding more goals and hobbies to my plate just doesn’t make sense. I’m enjoying what I can do now and doing a kick ass job at it, so I’m not going to add more to my plate. So, long story short, I say all of this because the blog is still a huge passion of mine, and I’m still working through what that looks like for me this year. How I am going to put content out that I am proud of, help people where I can, and simply brighten someone’s day. Just know that I am still here, and still planning on doing big things, I’m just letting life do it’s thing and time is definitely not in my favor. But I am super excited to be back and sharing my Fab Five Friday! So let’s get to it!

1. The New Couple in 5b

Starting off with the first book I read this year, The New Couple in 5b. You know when you just grab something off the shelf at the library and cross your fingers its a good one? (Do people still go to the library?) Well that’s exactly what I did and I was so happy with the choice. It kick started this year of reading off with a page-turner and I am feeling really, really good about books this year. Definitely recommend this for an easy read!

2. Seasonal Events

Since this is my first Fab Five of the year, I do have to catch you up on some amazing seasonal events. We participated in our annual Chili Cookoff in January and got second place People’s Choice! We’ve put so much seasoning, love, and dedication into this event over the years and loved being able to bring back a trophy.

And in February, Reece’s soccer team won their tournament. Reece was the captain that weekend and he was able to take home the trophy!

Rylee had her first dance competition of the season where she performed her solo routine. We are so proud of her in every sense! You know I had the biggest mama nerves, but she crushed it!

3. Strawberry picking

We have had this on our ists to do for so long and finally found a free weekend in February to fit it in. It was such a beautiful day and the strawberries were absolutely divine. I was worried that we got too many, but between me and the kids we finished our entire batch within the week! I hghly recommend heading out to Southern Hill Farms and pick some berries before it gets too hot, it’s such a great family activity!

4. Orgain Protein Pancakes

I have to shout out these delicious protein pancakes. Made with mashed bananas, Orgain Protein Powder, egg whites and a splash of almond milk. They are so delicious and a great way to get a protein packed breaky in that’s easy and delicious. Top it with berries and a bit of pure maple syrup and wala! I have a discount code for Orgain Proten Powder, 20% at this link. This is definitely one of my go-tos when I want to switch things up!

Use code JANE-BDF at checkout.

5. Chicken Shredder

Have you guys seen this?! I was debating getting one of these for the longest time and I finally did. It’s a serious game changer. No more splashing the sauce around to shred with two forks. It took less than 2 seconds to shred chicken for some tacos I was making and zero effort at all. This thing is a must have for anyone who shreds chicken or pork or anything like that. Check it out!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful Friday and fantastic weekend!

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Happy Friday, from Boston! We are here in Boston for Brett’s cousin’s wedding and are so excited! It’s a quick trip for us, but we are going to make the most of it. This is going to be a fun fab Five Friday so let’s get into it!

1 . Lighting the Pumpkins!

Our friend, Tiffany, invited us over this year to carve our pumpkins and I am glad she did! It was the last weekend before Halloween and our last shot to get it done. I am so glad we did! I love how they turned out. Mine is Derpy from KPop demon Hunters, Rylee’s is Mushroom from Mario, and Reece’s is a Minion. They looked amazing! And of course we made our delicious pumpkin seeds, that make the perfect sweet and salty snack.

2. Halloween Spooks

Halloween last weekend was also such a blast! We had a large group with us and trick or treated in a friend’s neighborhood this year that was spectacular. Another year another costume in the books!

3. Soccer Tournament Finalists

I also never posted a recap about Reece’s Monster Mash soccer tournament. It was such a fun one, Halloween themed so I loved it! Reece’s team played so hard and they won second place! Definitely improving against this harder division this year! Very proud of them,

4. Nueva Cantina Tampa

And while we were at the tournament, we were looking for places to go to lunch with the team in between games, and we found a gem! Nueva Cantina was all decked out for Halloween with fun decor and themed drinks. And the food was so good! They accommodated our party of over 20 and service was amazing as well. If we are ever back in this area I am definitely planning to eat hear again. So good!

5. Garment Bags for Dance Costumes

This one is for the dance moms! Since Rylee is in 6 numbers this comp season, I was looking for something to keep all her costumes and accessories organized. These are on Amazon and currently on sale for $19.99 for a pack of three. These are gonna be game changers for us this season and wanted to spread the word.

Thanks for stopping by this Fab Five Friday!

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Another Friday and it’s finally is starting to feel like fall! The cool mornings, pumpkin spice filling the air and flavoring in my coffee have been bringing all the fall vibes. This week was another busy one at work but I feel very accomplished and looking forward to the weekend. We are heading to Tampa for Reece’s first soccer tournament of the season. It’s Halloween themed, called the Monster Mash, and they have a haunted house right near the fields. We went last year and it was such a blast! We are looking forward to it for sure. And with that and no further ado, let’s get into the fab five this Friday!

1. Our 14th wedding Anniversary

It was our 14th wedding anniversary last Thursday and although we waited until the absolute last minute to make plans, we thankfully got a table on Saturday night at Chatham’s Place, and wow what a hidden gem. It’s been in the area for years and I’ve always heard good things, but the experience is undescribable. The service was top notch, the food was incredible. It reminded me of the show The Bear. we loved it!

2. Kid’s Activities Halloween Costumes

So both Rylee and Reece have Halloween events this year, one being this weekend with Reece going to Monster Mash and Rylee having a dress up week at dance. They already had their costumes picked out and bought, but both events featured costume weeks or a costume contest. These options were such smart low cost options for both of them. Rylee is going to dress up with friends as the Aliens from Toy Story which was only $16 and Reece is going to be a Referee. So cute!

3. Athleta Sale

Next up is this amazing sale at athleta. This was the first real workout clothes brand I fell in love with years ago and have been loyal ever since. The quality, comfort and fit are so amazing and I love when their items go on sale. I snagged a few pieces that I absolutely love and can’t wait to get.

4. Book Club is Back!

Our book club usually take a short break in the summer due to crazy schedules and vacations, and our first meeting back was this passed week. We were discussing The Starling House and it couldn’t have been a more perfect pick for this spooky Halloween season.

Totally funny story, we were all discussing the book and went down rabbit holes without even following the questions, the discussion was amazing! And one of us brought up the ending, saying that she wasn’t sure about it. That the author just kind of… ended it. As we starting thinking about this, one of us turned to the back of the book, finding a secret chapter that for some wild reason, none of us had read previously. It was titled 7 Years Later. So we took turns reading it out loud and ended up falling in love with the ending! It was such a fun experience and was such a fun night.

5. Middle School Night at our HS

Last Friday, Rylee was invited to the high school for the football game for middle school night. I thought that was such a fun and awesome experience for her! She went with her band class and got to march and stand with the high school band. How cool! It was so much fun to see the game and the school she will be going to in a couple years. We also got a glimpse of the dance team and they are amazing! I was totally reminiscing about my high school days and dug up some videos of my dance team on the sidelines to show her. It was fun and I think she’s inspired to try out for the team now.

So much fun as always connecting with you on this Fab Five Friday!

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Wow, I’m sitting here at the end of a crazy week, so happy for a Fab Five Friday! I’ve been looking forward to today since Tuesday, and can’t believe where the time has gone. We had such an amazing and productive week at work and it was exhausting. My brother and sister-in-law arrived last night to hang with us this weekend, and that is always a very special time. It’s also been an interesting week this week as Brett has been home (playing video games all day) now that the government shut down due to the budget conversations. But we are ready to weekend, and I’ll kick it off with the very first Fab Five:

1. Working Poolside

I posted up outside today and enjoyed the slightly cooler weather while I worked. It was raining in the morning which was so pleasant and I really enjoyed the fresh air today. It was a great way to spend the day—although I did miss my other, larger monitor in my office. But it was worth it!

2. Reece’s Goal on Saturday

Wanted to highlight the boy this week with his soccer team. He’s been playing with so much grit lately and I just love watching him give it his all out there and work with his team. He scored in his game this past Saturday and we were very proud that he was able to be there for his team and propel their energy to continue scoring and win the game. He’s playing a new position this year, and really starting to get more comfortable in it so it’s been great to watch.

3. The Life of a Showgirl

I’ve been so excited about this album since I heard it was releasing, and as soon as I heard about the official launch party, I bought tickets for me and Rylee and some of our girlfriends. And today I listened to the album all day. I am already in love! So many great songs I can’t wait to sing along to! #swiftie

4. Women’s Athletic Dress at Target

So the other day I realized that I want to live in athletic dresses. I have a few, but was on the hunt for a few more and I had bought one that I loved from Target previously. I found this one and was immediately drawn to its unique style, so I had to grab it (even though it wasn’t on sale!) But I love how comfortable it is and really cute for the soccer field, running errands, or even a night out.

5. Weiman Quartz Countertop Cleaner

I just re-ordered our countertop cleaner for our stone kitchen countertops and really love this stuff. Its safe to use on stone and really makes it shine. Plus it has an amazing smell! We’ve been without it for a while and our counters have not been the same since. Highly recommend.

Thanks for stopping by this Fab Five Friday! Have the most wonderful weekend!

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Happy Friday! These weeks are flying by! Can you believe that it’s the end of September and October is right around the corner? This week was another crazy one with Brett traveling for work. I was solo parenting and doing double duty with the dance and soccer drop offs. Needless to say, it was a very long week. We also kicked off our school’s first fundraiser of the year, and being more involved it was definitely a learning experience! I can’t say enough that I am ready for the weekend. So let’s get into this week’s Fab Five Friday

Aldi Halloween Decor

I always love the special aisle at Aldi, even though Brett hates when I go down it. And this last time, it did not disappoint with the selection of Halloween decor. Every Halloween season I like to add a few things to my collection and I could not pass up this skeleton candle holder and candles. It is going to make an exceptional additional to my holiday decor. That is on the agenda for this weekend for sure—getting down all the Halloween decor and putting it out. I can’t wait!

Under-the-bed Storage

I have been racking my brain for solutions to help with my tiny closet dilemma. I started clearing out all the older items I never use anymore, but I still didn’t feel like it was helping. So, I decided to make use of our under the bed space and stow away all of my bulky sweaters that I can’t wear 70% of the time here in Florida. And I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner. It really was such a waste of space to have all of that hanging when it can be easily folded and stored under the bed. I love the look of these storage boxes too.

Mimosa Carafes

These things are so great for setting up a mimosa bar on a budget. They are really great quality and look nice too. I would definitely recommend them if you were thinking of entertaining but didn’t want to break the bank on pitchers for holding juice or other mixers.

Fantasy Football Wins

Definitely happy for a win this week in Fantasy Football! And it was against my own loving husband. (Can’t brag too much cause I can’t have karme biting me in the a$$ for this week So Cheers to football this weekend!

That’s it for today. I got an ice cold bevy and pool calling my name to get this weekend started! Hope you had a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by!

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Boy am I glad to see Friday! It’s felt like only 1 week since the last time I posted a Fab Five Friday, and looking back at the calendar, it’s been a whirlwind ever since then. With the start of school and after school activities, and things also picking up at work it’s been crazy. And now it’s like the holidays. (There’s less than 100 days until Christmas folks, so buckle up!) So I thought this week would be a great catch up episode of Fab Five Friday. Let’s get into it!

1. Visit to Uncle Willy’s + WPB

One of the things we’ve been wanting to do as a family with the kids is have my brother, Will, spend some 1:1 time with them now that they are older. So our plan was to bring them down one at a time to stay at his place without a parent. We started with Rylee in August, and I dropped her off and stayed at one of my best friend’s houses who lives close by. It was a great way to catch up with my girlfriends who I haven’t seen in a long time and give Rylee some one-on-one time with Uncle WIlly and Aunt Ari!

2. Gainesville Friends + Celebrations!

The following weekend, the family drove up to Gainesville to celebrate a dear, and long-time friend of ours’ daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. It was such a special time in her life and we were so honored to be a part of it! Rylee and Maddie have been friends since before birth. Ha! We were digging up photos of them when they were about 6 months old and it was so crazy to see how they have grown.

3. Back to School, Back to School…

Then it was back to school time, and in addition to all the school supply lists, meet the teachers, and schedule updates, I had a bit more to oversee with my PTO duties this year (I am serving as the President this year for Reece’s elementary school). There was a PTO membership drive to organize, welcome back breakfasts to assist with, and fundraisers to kick off. It was definitely a whirlwind, but I am really enjoying it so far. It’s a great community with a great group of parents on the board.

In between all that, Rylee was in the middle of learning her first ever Solo routine and Trio that she will be competing this year. So that meant extra rehearsals, weekend coreo sessions, costume research, fundraising for comp season and figuring out the new weekly pick up and drop off schedule. Thank you carpooling! Rylee is also at the age where she has a little sister now, so that is really sweet.

4. Magical Dining Month Triple Date

We managed to fit in a nice triple date in the midst of all the chaos, which is always so revitalizing. It was Magical Dining Month in Orlando and I always forget to take advantage of it (all of the above is probably why!) But one of our local fine dining restaurants was on the list, Market to Table, which made it super easy to get to, so we jumped on the opportunity to dine there.

5. Dad’s 77th

My brother came up for my Dad’s birthday in August, and cooked the most amazing French inspired 5-course menu with wine pairings, and that was such a treat. The kids tried Caviar for the first time with all the accoutrements, absolutely loved it!

6. It’s a Great Day at Cabana Bay!

The next weekend was the annual Jensen’s girls combo birthday parties at Universal’s Cabana Bay, where we stayed for the long Labor Day weekend. It’s always something to look forward to and a fun staycation to add to the books. That weekend was also our first soccer tournament, which we found out about after we booked our stay, and Rylee’s trio rehearsal. Thank goodness it was a staycation and we made it work!

7. Charge On! Go Knights!

I really wanted to go to a UCF game this year and didn’t want to wait to be offered tix, so we decided to grab tickets earlier in the year to make sure we could attend. The rain kinda dampened our plans a little bit as we couldn’t tailgate like we originally planned and the game was delayed, but once it started it was very entertaining and Knight dominated. Looking forward to the game against UNC this weekend!

I loved looking back on my crazy couple of weeks and definitely looking forward to some chill days watching football out by the pool. Thanks for stopping by this Fab Five Friday!

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Happy Fab Five Friday! I can’t believe there are only two more weeks left of summer. This is going by way too fast. I am embracing these next two weeks and taking advantage of as much calm as possible before the craziness of back to school season. Definitely looking forward to a pretty chill weekend ahead and excited to share the highlights from this week as well. Let’s dive into the Fab Five!

1. Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale

I have been trying to be better about tracking my macros because it has been so hard for me to get enough protein in daily and I realized I have no clue what an oz, gram or anything actually looks like. I snagged this scale of Amazon (pretty much the cheapest one but had great reviews) and started using it today to measure out different foods so I can more accurately track. My favorite feature is that it will zero out the container before you weight the food item. Which makes it so easy. So far loving this purchase!

2. The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

I also just received my next Abby Jimenez book from the library this week! Just like always, I’m only a couple chapters in and already can’t put it down. This is the second book in this series and so I’m familiar with the characters, which is fun. I love how she also weaves in fun nods to her other books with same characters and locations. It’s really fun to dive into any one of her books so I am excited about this one.

3. Our Good Friend’s Wedding

I didn’t get a chance to post about this the week it happened, but I have to show some love to our good friends Haley and Jason who recently got married in the most beautiful location. It was such a fun night and we are so happy for their next adventure to begin!

4. Tory’s BIG Birthday Party

This past weekend we celebrated our friend Tory’s birthday with a weekend trip to Dunedin, Florida. Dunedin reminds me of Winter Garden on steroids! I love it and hope our beloved WG can grow into what Dunedin has! We stayed in the cutest bungalow walking distance to tons of restaurants, bars and breweries. The breweries were so good, too! And it’s super close to the beach where we had one of the best beach days I’ve had in a really long time. It was such a blast. Happy birthday Tory!

5. 45-Minute HIIT Workout

If you are looking for some workout inspiration and you are a HIIT junky like me, this 45 minute workout will get you sweating and keep things interesting. With the cardio and strength circuits, it will fly by, too! Check it out if you are looking for something to try at the gym to switch things up. Let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by this Fab Five Friday! Enjoy your weekend!

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Happy Fab Five Friday! (I am loving this Fab header image in honor of Wimbledon. It’s giving.) We are coming off of such an amazing high from last week’s nationals competition. Rylee and her team competed at Nexstar nationals at the Swan and Dolphin hotel all week, and we could not be prouder. It was amazing to see all the girls dance their hearts out to this season’s routines one last time. Saying goodbye to our favorite routines was bittersweet, but everyone’s so stoked to learn their routines for next season so the energy has just been non-stop since last week. Everyone is pumped up and their love for dance makes it all so worth it.

That brings me to my very first Fab Five for this week!

1. Rylee’s a National Champion

Rylee and her team’s large production number won first place at Nexstar, and they got to take home some serious hardware. It’s taller than she is! She also did such an amazing job with her contemporary routine, Runaway, it got invited to perform again at the Big Show and won 6th place overall. It was such a great week (exhausting, but great!) and she’s gearing up already for this upcoming season. Go Rylee!

2. My New Favorite Water Bottle – The Hudrojug

I am obsessed with this new water bottle! My old Stanley was so beat up and I wanted a 40oz one, so I was ready for an upgrade. When I got to Dick’s, I had every intention to pick out my new Stanley (I wanted the new model with the pop up straw) and even knew what color I wanted. As I walked up to the miraculous, colorful wall of Stanleys, I passed by an aisle filled with Hydrojugs. I hadn’t seen them before but a few things caught my eye immediately. 1) The straw mouthpiece was more straw-shaped, like I was used to, versus the new Stanley versions which are a bit wider, and hard to open. 2) The BEST part of the hydrojug is it has a rubber bottom—so no more clanking around every time I put it down. It hands down sold me on their brand. And it was $5 cheaper!

3. Crest Whitening Toothpaste Results

Ok, I posted about this a couple weeks ago, and I swear I’ve noticed such a huge difference. When I compared some photos, I was shocked! So I wanted to for sure come back to share that I am loving the toothpaste. It stays on the Fab Five Friday list!

4. Frownies

While I am at it, I wanted to bring back an oldie Fab Five Friday find, Frownies! I’ve been using these for a while and they always worked well, but I noticed incredible results when I put them on clean, dry skin, without any products. The results wowed me after wearing them consistently every night this week. I definitely have some insecurities (40 is right around the corner) and whether others can see them or not, I am so distracted by the 11’s on my forehead. I know aging is a privilege and I am so grateful, but it still nags at me. Anyways, the photo on the left is one where I had on full makeup, and you can still definitely see them. The one on the right was taken this morning without any makeup at all. I think it looks pretty good!

5. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

The current book I am reading, and almost finished with. It’s the second novel I’ve read from this author, and it seems like she has a theme to her writing. Both books take place in a fictional world where the environmental issues we are all aware of have progressed so much that the common theme is extinction across all species, including humans. And mixed in there are characters, emotions and stories of love and survival strung throughout. The writing is beautiful and it’s really starting to pull at my heartstrings.

We’re on our way to Clearwater for the weekend and I’m about to plug in my headphones now to listen to it, I can’t wait to hear how the story ends.

Thank you all for stopping by this Fab Five Friday! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and have something Fab that you are excited about this week and into the weekend.

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