Friday Favorites {1.20.23}

 

Happy Friday! What a week! Today I'm linking up with Erika and Andrea for Friday Favorites.

My first favorite and my very favorite favorite from the week is a book. 

I. Loved. This. Book. I was skeptical at first, but when Mix and Match Mama named it her favorite book she read all year, I was intrigued. I read it on my phone via Apple Books. I could not put it down. I read it in just a couple of days. I was irritated when I had to stop reading and tend to the laundry. And when I had to stop for lunch. I stayed up super late to keep reading it. It was that good. One of the main characters is an octopus, which is one of the reasons I was hesitant to read it. BUT, he ended up being my favorite character! Really, all of the characters are wonderful. This was such a good book. If you haven't read it, you should. If you are hesitant like I was, start by reading a free sample of it. That's what I did, and I bought it as soon as I finished the sample. I had to know the rest of the story! What should I read next?! 

I love a blanket. I'm kind of a blanket hoarder. I just love to be cozy, really. My mother in law gave me this heated blanket for Christmas, and it has been used quite a bit since then! I used it every day we were sick, too. It's super soft and has four heat settings. It's a throw size, so it's perfect for laying on the couch! 

I kind of forgot I had these cute sneakers, but I wore them yesterday and remembered how much I love them! They are super light weight and very comfortable! They go great with jeans, dresses, or leggings. (I'm wearing them here with black jeans.) I used to wear Nike tennis shoes all the time, and I would size up a half size in those, but I got my normal size 9 in these are they fit perfectly! 

I got them last year, so they aren't available anymore, but I love this neutral pair! 

EDITED TO ADD: I can't attest to this website, but mine are available here in a size 7, and in several sizes in the pink.

Thursday night dinner...super fancy! A sandwich, chips, and wine while watching Modern Family. I was also already in my pjs. Definitely a favorite kind of evening! 

Have a great weekend! 

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