1. You know what commercial always makes me laugh? This one. I always am cracking up by the time they get to the soccer player dancing. Just. So. Funny.
2. I have a shopping date with my mom and mother in law after school today. I’m pretty pumped to spend time with the two of them together. We then have a dinner date at Wildfire. Remember when I went there with Tina and got the wine flight? Okay, probably not because I don’t even think I blogged about it. Meh, that’s neither here nor there. Tina will remember!
They have the BEST gluten free menu. Seriously.
3. We have a winnnerrrrr!!! The winner of the pair of Oakley sunglasses is comment #25, Sarah! Sarah, I will be handing your email over to my contact at Sunglasses Shop. She will be in contact with you soon!
4. We’re a week away from winter break folks!! I’m so excited that I can barely contain myself. Next week is filled with all sorts of fun things during the school day too – holiday parties, a talent show (for the 5th graders), our annual secret santa festivities (for the kids), as well as probably a holiday movie.
5. How cute are these nails? I think I’m going to get my nails done tomorrow because we have a wedding to go to. I’d love to get this done!

6. Speaking of the wedding we’re going to, one of my good friends from my childhood’s little sister is getting married! I’ve known her since she was three, have a lot of embarrassing stories on her, and am so stinking excited for her big day!
7. I’ve totally stuck to my plan of staying active and working out this week. I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty proud of myself!
- Sunday – 25 minutes of stairmaster and arm workout
- Tuesday – 3 mile run and some planks
- Wednesday – 2.5 mile walk with Charlie (when I was contemplating taking a nap)
- Thursday – this workout that I can already tell I’ll be sore with. Short and sweet!
I’m even planning one more workout for tomorrow. I’m a new person.
7. I’m sooooooo making these on Sunday. Oh, and probably these for breakfast tomorrow.
8. Is anyone else like a flipping child when it comes to Christmas presents? I totally hate it when I’m not surprised, but I spend all my energy trying to figure out what I’m getting. Then if I do figure it out, I’m just mad at myself because I won’t get the adrenaline of being surprised on Christmas morning. Such a debacle.
9. i am SOOOOOO obsessed with the show Parenthood. Why did I never watch this before? I’ve been watching it on Netflix. It’s so stinking good!!!
10. Happy Friday! Have a good weekend!













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You’re just now watching Parenthood?! That is SUCH a great show. I love it! Actually hope to catch a recent episode online during nap time today. Shhhh.
And I certainly DO remember our flights that night. Good times. Good times.
Ok, I have to check out parenthood! Is it funny or drama?
It’s a drama – but it’s funny!!!
Yessss, just now! It’s okay, I’ll have some time to catch up over break!
I love those nails! I might get mine done before Christmas – that would look adorable.
The nails are SUPER damn cute! If you get your nails dome similar, take pics!!
Have a blast this weekend! <3
I got something similar, but glitter on the tips! I took a picture and I’ll share tomorrow!
Those nails are so pretty! You should totally get something like that done!
And have fun with mom^2! I love hanging out with both my moms. I consider myself pretty lucky that I can say that…
Me too!
love those nails and i don’t even celebrate christmas!! and parenthood is amazing… always a tearjerker!!! are you all caught up on the current season?
Nope, I’m on the first season!
Have a fabulous weekend Chelsey! It sounds like you have a fun one planned.
Good thing I read your blog–I forgot today was Friday! I am happy it’s Friday–but I wish I had someone to come clean my house/shop/cook before our company gets here tomorrow.
ha! I never forget it’s Friday!
I love Wildfire! I was there the first time I was in Chicago. See if they are hiring.
Have a good weekend love!
haha too bad I didn’t see this comment until I got home!!
parenthood is so good, i literally cry or come close enough to crying every episode.. and im the same way with opening my presents ! i cant stand when i already no wat it is lol
I love those nails! I will have to do that soon
Good call on the pancakes! They look amazing!
I’ve had them twice this weekend – they’re good!
I looooooove Wildfire! Enjoy.
I haven’t watched Parenthood, but I’m currently watching Modern Family and Up All Night. Christina Applegate is so great.
Love both of those shows! So funny!
Okay, we need to go to Wildfire sometime. And I’ve never seen that commercial (no TV…) but I just watched it and definitely started laughing when the soccer player got a red card!
We do! It’s delicious!
I am loving those Christmas-themed nails. So festive and cute!
I am jealous of your shopping date! I love Netflix. I am addicted to Bones and Greys Anatomy.
HA! I had never seen that commercial before. Love it. I need to go by that game so I can dance like that. And now I want pancakes. HAPPY FRIDAY!
ha! I always think I look better dancing than I actually do!
Wildfire is the best! Haven’t been there since going GF. Will have to try it next time I’m in town!
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Parenthood, but I’ve never watched it. It looks kind of sad!
It isn’t in the season I’m in!
Where is Wildfire???? I’ve only ever found 2 places with really good Gluten Free menus.
Parenthood is one of my favourite shows…it’s as close as I can get to reliving Gilmore Girls on a more adult level
There are a few locations around Chicago – downtown, schaumburg, oak brook (and a few more I think!)
Those nails are adorable. I can’t wait to paint mine festive. Oh yes, I’m a total fellow child when it comes to Christmas presents…actually Christmas in general! Love the holidays! I haven’t seen Parenthood yet! I love Once Upon A Time right now!
flourless coconut chocolate drops not only look amazing but sound heavenly!! YUM
and adore those nails, I need to start doing more with my nails as I usually keep them plain, so that is boring and I need to jazz them up some
I figured it’s the holidays so I might as well!
I want to do that to my nails too! I am such a kid when it comes to Christmas and opening Presents!! I love the fun facts!
We are looooving parenthood too!! I’m going to be so bummed when we finish it!
Of course we’d be enjoying the same series!
A friend of mine has those nails right now with just silver glitter. I love the red and green sparkles. My next request at the nail salon!
Love that nail design! So festive and cute!
Ooooohhhh, I love those nails! They are so adorable. Enjoy the wedding! They’re the best.
Those pancakes look yummy! I want to watch Parenthood. I think it’s a show I would really like!
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Love the look of the coconut chocolate drops! I love making things that don’t have too many ingredients. Keep it simple
Same here!
Looovvvee Parenthood!!
Happy Friday!!
Was the winner announced for the Oakley giveaway?
Yup! Look above!
I love those nails. And I’m still totally a kid when it comes to Christmas presents! I love to be surprised but it seems like the older I get the fewer surprises I get
haha such is life!
Have fun with your mom and mother in law (at this point, I hope you had fun)! That’s amazing that you hang out with them together and enjoy doing so, you’re so lucky
Those nails are amazing, definitely feeling inspired for a festive manicure myself. Have a great weekend!
I did have fun! It was a great night.
Love the nails! My favorite show right now is NASHVILLE!…oh my goodness I love it so much!
I love Nashville too!
I hope you had a fun shopping and dinner date last night!
I’ve been really wanting to watch the show Parenthood – I think it’s going to be my next “project” after I’m done rewatching all the episodes of LOST haha.
Those pancakes are SO good! I’ve made them multiple times…
Lucky for you that you have so many fun activities planned for school next week. I am dreading it…..the kiddos will be crazy
I am obsessed with those nails.. I NEED to get a manicure. Now.