1. Shopping. There’s nothing better than going shopping — especially when you get to go with one of your most favorite people in the world (aka: Mom). We hit up the outlet mall after we went to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch, and I got some really great finds, specifically from the Gap outlet.
2. Everlast Manicures — if you’ve never had one, get one. Although much pricier than regular manicures, it is a gel manicure and is comparative to getting acrylic nails but without ruining your nails and having awkward hands (anyone else not able to pick up things with fake nails?)
Basically, this manicure will last from 2-3 weeks with no chipping. Although I will have to go back in to soak off the polish, it is well worth it. I’m also hoping that in these two weeks my hands stop looking like a 90 year olds and more like a 23 year old. Seriously wrinkly skin?
3. Gardening — A few weeks ago the Husband built me a huge garden box in the back yard. I went out and got all my plants and seeds yesterday, and I am planting tomorrow. You have no idea how excited I am about eating my own vegetables this summer!
just a small selection
4. Vegetable skewers — because they taste like summer
5. My mom. You all know I love her and talk about her more than a normal daughter would — you can read a recap about why I love her so much here.
6. The weather this week:
Let’s not focus on the rain — the chance of rain is less than 50%, which is fine in my book. Let’s focus on the temperatures. Seeing that Chicago has been bipolar for the last 2-3 months, this is a nice change. Let’s keep it that way Chi-town.
7. Books — I’m in a reading phase right now. I want to read everything and anything. Right now, I’m loving Hannah Kristen.
Question: What are you loving lately?
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I am definitely liking the spring weather we’re getting in MA.
And I love your nails! Such a great color.
I got a gel manicure for my wedding and it was the bomb.com. It lasted the whole week but the salt water made them start to peel off by the end. And like you said your nails are still in tact underneath which is the best part!
::whew:: so glad to hear your nails were still intact!
Haha, our posts are like the exact same tonight! Love it
I’m loving NYC’s weather! It was a beautiful weekend and I hope it stays! (knock on wood)
Glad you got to spend the day with your mom
I love shopping too. And I’d be just as excited about that vegetable garden!
I’m loving the WEATHER- finally Michigan woke up and realized it was Spring. And the farmer’s market this weekend!
Love this post! Love that top skirt, and I Love Kristin Hannah… however, I HATE the gel manicure- ruined my nails!
uh oh - now I’m nervous.
I just went shopping yesterday and spent a little too much time in the Gap outlet. I actually want to go back tomorrow to get a dress that I didn’t get but wish I had.
So glad you had a wonderful Mother’s Day with your mom. Shopping and manicures couldn’t be more fitting.
LOVING number 6! It was so wonderful to be outside all day today..no rain Chi town no rain. It was windy by the lake of course but I got seriously fried from being outside on a bike all day on the lake front path.
I am loving asain pears, guacamole, Riesling wine, kettlebells, Pilates and my family.
All wonderful things!
I’m loving watching movies! Random ones on tv, netflix, internet…anything really! I’ve heard about those gel manicures, my mom switched from acrylic to those and she really likes it so far. A manicure that lasts for weeks can’t be a bad thing!
I’m loving obnoxiously big rings from Charlotte Russe, sundresses, greek yogurt and interval workouts! (random much?! haha)
I really want a vegetable skewer right now.
Cute stuff you picked up while shopping today! I loved finding some things while I went out shopping too. I got a bunch of new kitchen tools, which always makes me happy!
Our temps in Milwaukee are so much colder this week. We are supposed to get all of those lovely thunderstorms too. Boo. Just psyched about 60′s and 70′s. I think all midwesterners are!
I’ll have to try that manicure sometime. Sounds worth it.
And like you, I am in a total reading phase right now too. It helps that I just got a kindle to encourage reading more though.
Have a great week Chelsey!
I am loving this great Spring weather—perfect for running! Where I live the high temp has been in the low-mid 70s recently. Also, I’m loving my mom- today and everday!
I am loving the fact that SUMMER is just around the cornerrrrr!!!!! Yessss!
Amen to that! Can’t wait for my summer break!
I’m loving my new apartment, it’s the first time since I’ve moved away that I live all by myself. So far I love it! (Except I already lost my mail key….I have no idea where it went, haha)
I love Kristen Hannah! I recently read Firefly Lane, and I loved it. Can’t wait to read this one soon.
I have never heard of everlast mani’s, or that author!!! I am a huge gap fan, I just wish it wasn’t so rough on my bank account!
Mine too - which is why I love the outlet store!
I’m loving that Skirt!!!
And that you had a “princess” day with Mom. You deserve it.
She deserved it! I bought her some clothes while we were at the outlet mall!
those clothes are TOO CUTE lady!
That’s what I said about the weather, too. No worries about rain, at least I won’t be freezing! I can’t wait to see what 80 degrees feels like again!
I know - so pumped!
I love that skirt from Gap! I’m loving the weather these days, and I definitely need to go buy some new summer clothes, or maybe a cute running outfit for my half next weekend.
Running clothes always make me more motivated!
We’re planning on a garden this year too, and I’m very excited to get it going!
I’m loving this post. I’m loving being lazy and not doing schoolwork (even though I should be working on my manuscripts). I’m loving thinking about and daydreaming about moving. I’m so excited to move!!
When’s the big day?
Nail polish that lasts 2-3 weeks?! Omg I must buy this asap. My nail polish chips in a week at the most
Booo I’m loving rompers now, I actually found some that fit me good
It’s not something you can buy, but you can get it as a manicure in nail salons!
I’m loving the weather too––Â so nice!
I love all the blues in your new clothes, so perfect for the warm weather
I am loving my mom as well, running, the fact that the farmer’s market finally opened, and the beautiful weather we’ve had here in Chicago the last few days
Hope you have a wonderful start to your week!
Thanks Jenny! I loved on the farmer’s market this weekend as well.
I hate shopping!! I don’t understand the appeal at all.
I also don’t understand manicures, though I have never had one.
I do understand (and love) vegetable skewers.
And books.
Right now, I’m LOVING banana soft serve and the stationary bike.
double ::gasp::!! No manicures or shopping? Two of my favorite things!
Is there really such a thing as a manicure that lasts 2-3 weeks?! Amazing, I definitely need to check into that!
I’m loving dinner parties!!! Just got home from a new friends’ and had a fabulous time! Love making new friends & dinner parties with great company are the best!
i agree with all of them… except gardening.. never have and probably never will enjoy that!.. what am I loving? sunshine, food, nice smelling lotions and lotions with self tanner!
“Everlast Manicures — if you’ve never had one, get one”- hello why do i not know about this? i know girls who get gels, maybe the same thing? i gave up my pink and whites about 5 yrs ago and dont miss the maintenance but they sure did look pretty. your nails look GREAT!
I would LOVE to go shopping! It has been too long. Probably two years since I have done any spring/summer clothes shopping. More? Likely.
Love those stretchy waistband shorts. They are super cute and look super comfy too!
That was the thing I love the MOST about them! I’m all about the comfort!
I love those manicures, but my nails grow REALLY fast, so I end up having visible growth after like a week. Annoying. PS- you don’t actually have to soak them off!! If you very carefully pick at an edge, you can lift the entire piece of polish off your nail at once. I amused myself by doing this once while Mike was playing pong forever.
Thanks for the tip! Now I don’t have to go back in! woohoo!
Shopping with mom is the best! I’m glad you enjoyed such a great Mother’s day with her.
Right now I’m loving movie nights with my mom and sister, sunny weather, and date squares!
my hands are look wrinkly too! gah!
so exciting that you’re gardening! i used to garden with my dad when i lived at home. he was great at it, so we always ended up with a lot of veggies.
i’m loving the sunshine, running, and vegan cookies lately.
Time off of work and warm weather. The 2 go together so well!
Sounds like you had a great weekend! Kristen Hannah is one of my favorite authors…and I love outlet shopping!
Right now, I’m loving the fact that I spent some time at IKEA this weekend and bought a few new things for our house!!
I recently tried out the everlast manicure, too, and don’t think I’ll ever go back! It lasted me 3 weeks! I just took it off yesterday, actually…love it!
So glad to hear! I seriously have been loving it!
I am soooo loving the green of things. My yard looks great. Trees along the road look great. Everything just looks so fresh and awesome! Thanks for askin - and cute skirt!
I love green things right now too!
I’ve never had a gel manicure, but I’m intrigued. Acrylic nails creep me out though (the damage involved, mostly). I am loving vegetables again.
Love the blue clothing! So cute for spring and summer. Your nails look awesome…I’ve been dying to get one of those manicures but cringe at the idea of spending the money. Maybe one day when I really want to treat myself!
Lately I’m loving the berries in season, wearing skirts, and watching reruns of How I Met Your Mother.
Have an awesome Monday!
Those vegetable skewers look awesome! Just reminds me of bbqing which is definitely a summer thing! you also reminded me how badly i need a manicure..and pedicure haha.
LOVE your wedding ring!! That has to be one of the nicest ones I’ve ever seen
I’m currently loving the stark contrast of pink flowers, green trees, and blue skies. Summer, it’s nice to meet you. Please stay!
I CAN COMMENT NOW WAHOOOOO!!!!! Girl, this post made my day. LOVE your nails and you are going to look smoking in those new clothes!! LOVE spending time with MOMS….they really are the best. LOVED reading about your running and I am SO SO EXCITED for you!!! Today I am loving the fact I got all the leftover fruit from last night’s party and have been eating it all day long!
I was amazed when I got gels. I washed the dog, dishes, cleaned house, etc and nothing. It was awesome. The only downside was that I wasn’t told about coming back to get the nail soaked so my nails were wrecked when I took them off myself. Good thing you know!
Apparently no one in Calgary, or Alberta for that matter, knows what an everlast manicure is. I just called about 8 different places and you could hear their confusion over the phone… I need to find this.
Also, I had NO idea you were only 23!
I love Gap outlet…looks like you found some adorable things! I’m loving goat cheese right now. But then again, when am I not?
I love these types of posts - they’re so fun! And gel nails are the bomb! I think I need to invest in some!
I’m loving the fact that there are only 14 days of school left and then my crazy kids will be out of my hair for the summer! Especially those seniors…
I have had really good luck at the Gap outlet too! And I got one of those manicures a few weeks ago and it really did last two weeks but my nails felt so weak after and that was always the thing I hated about acrylic nails. They sure do look good, though
I am dying to start a vegetable garden! Are you going to do a post on how it gets set up? I’m mostly wondering if you are filling the entire box with one kind of soil. Also, does yours have a drainage system? Happy planting!!
I love reading Kristen Hannah! I just finished Magic Hour two days ago, and so far it is one of my favourites, such a good read!!
Ohh, I need to look into that type of manicure! I hate fake nails but I also hate how quick polish chips!