Friday Favorites Friday May 3rd

 Happy Friday friends I cannot believe we are 3 days into May! I don't know about you, but I feel like I blinked and April was over.  So here we are with our first Friday Favorites of May. I am linking up with Andrea & Erika for a little peek into a few of my favorite things from the week. 

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Paul had a busy week last week, as he was down in Florida helping his parents pack up. They have moved up North and will be living just a few miles away from us. We used to only see them a few times a year, so Paul is really excited to have them so close!

Two days into their move and they were able to see Ella race for the first time! So special to have all 4 of her grandparents there to cheer her on!

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I took a trip to Trader Joe's last weekend to stock up on a few of our favorites. There is not one too close to us, so I go every other month to grab a few of our must haves. 

And I never leave there without flowers. They have the best selection and the best prices. 

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Sharing some of my favorite foods from this week. Our fitness studio keeps these snacks form a local baker in their cooler. The protein balls are oh so good! Local friends, you need to check out FeelGood Snax!

I shared the recipe for these Pork Carnitas this week. I feel funny calling it a recipe, because it's pretty simple and your crockpot does most of the work!

The berries we had this week were so good. That must mean we are getting closer to berry season.....and that means closer to Summer!!

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I shared a bunch of my recent Amazon purchases from the last few weeks. You can check out the whole post here. 

Sharing a few of my favorites from that post here. 

Ella has a few friends with birthdays this month and I grabbed this set of glass cups.  They came in a set of 4 and I took each one, added a little filler and a Starbucks gift card and had 4 gifts ready to go!

I was so pleased with the quality of this striped sweater! A cap sleeve and mock neck make it a perfect Spring transition piece. It comes in like 8 different stripe/colors and it is under $25. I wore it this week with some of my new favorite jeans. 

And you can grab those jeans here. My mules are not available on Amazon, but this pair is super similar. 

I didn't share this on the post, but just got this vest. I am loving the vest trend! I paired it with a tee for work, but it looks great alone for a night out. 

I have my electrolytes on subscription, so these arrived this week. I have shared this before, but drinking these has made a difference in how I feel overall. I drink them in the morning, before my morning coffee and I am not turning back. I read something about the importance of drinking water before coffee to help clear your "morning brain fog" and I think there is something to that! 

There are a few flavors, but watermelon is my favorite! Not sure on flavor, this variety pack is a great option!

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We finally had some nice weather this week! And homework on the patio is always a favorite.

And this memory came up from 9 years ago, when we brought our sweet Maddie home. We were obviously smitten from the start!

It's crazy to see how little she was!

She is a little grey around her face, but still the sweetest girl!

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One of my favorite things is to spend some time with my girl. While we love shopping or grabbing a coffee, doing something active is always so fun. A little yoga on a Thursday night is a great way to end the week. 

We have an action packed weekend, finishing up the move, SATs, a Derby Party, Paul's Birthday, a track meet, and Cinco de Mayo!  YAY for Spring fun!

Have a great weekend friends!

 See you on Monday, there is always room for one more at our family table.

xoxo
Genevieve

Amazon Lately

 Happy May!!! We are halfway through the week and we have a fun weekend ahead so I am looking forward to the weekend. Spring always seems to be a busy season for us with kids' activities and end of year stuff. I thought that would die down as we entered high school but I was wrong about that! That leaves not much time to be out and about shopping, so I have been Amazon-ing a bit lately. 

I thought it would be fun to share a little look at what has been dropped at my doorstep lately. 

This pendant necklace has become my new go to. It has a classic look that goes with most of my everyday work looks and it was under $10. 

This is not a recent purchase, but this sweater vest is still available on Amazon. I get a lot of wear out of it. And of course I have to share a link to my loafers, they have been the most commented on and asked about piece this season!

Ella has a few friends with birthdays this month and I grabbed this set of glass cups.  They came in a set of 4 and I took each one, added a little filler and a Starbucks gift card and had 4 gifts ready to go!

I was so pleased with the quality of this striped sweater! A cap sleeve and mock neck make it a perfect Spring transition piece. It comes in like 8 different stripe/colors and it is under $25. I wore it yesterday with some of my new favorite jeans. 

And you can grab those jeans here. My mules are not available on Amazon, but this pair is super similar. 

I was nervous these sunglasses would be too oversized for me, but I love them! They are a Tom Ford dupe and I got both pair for under $15! 

I have my electrolytes on subscription, so these arrived this week. I have shared this before, but drinking these has made a difference in how I feel overall. I drink them in the morning, before my morning coffee and I am not turning back. I read something about the importance of drinking water before coffee to help clear your "morning brain fog" and I think there is something to that! 

There are a few flavors, but watermelon is my favorite! Not sure on flavor, this variety pack is a great option!

This is a random one, but we are heading to a Derby inspired party this weekend, so obviously I needed a fascinator! LOL

This bomber jacket has been a Spring win for me! I have the cream and the blush and love how it looks. 

It is sandal/mule season and my feet need to be in tip top shape. This tool is great for in between pedicures. 

I have ordered a few of my favorite nail polishes for Spring Summer. 

This mint shade. 

This lilac shade seems to go with everything in Spring and Summer. 

And Cajun Shrimp is forever a Summer favorite. 

All my polishes get this top coat to help last through the week!

This 3 pack of tank tops is great! They are super comfy and have over 11,000 positive reviews. There are lots of color options. I did the white, yellow, purple in size M/L.

And lastly this crossbody has been a go to for me this Spring. This also comes in lots of colors, I have the color beige.  A white blazer is a great staple piece. I think it can be styled so many ways for the office or for a casual night out.

And that wraps up a little of what has been in my Amazon cart. Anything fun arrive on your doorstop lately???

See you back here on Friday for our Friday Favorites. 

There is always room for one more at our family table. 

xoxo

Genevieve

Something New for Your Family Table- Pork Carnitas

Happy Monday friends! I am back from a full weekend with something new for your family table. I hesitate to call it a "recipe" because there is not much to it, its' pretty simple. I began to make these a few years ago, as carnitas is my protein of choice at Chipotle. Most of this cooks in the slow cooker, so it's a fairly hands off meal. 

Here is what you will need for the pork.

4 lbs of pork (pork loin, boneless pork country ribs or pork shoulder)

One medium onion sliced thin

4-5 cloves of garlic (minced)

Juice of one lime

1 cup of broth 

2 TBSP cumin

1 TSP salt

1 TSP garlic powder

1/2 TSP Black Pepper

Layer in pork and cover with onions, garlic and seasoning. 

Add the lime juice and add about a cup of broth. 

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

After I get the pork cooking, I like to make a quick slaw to go with it. I think it tastes best when it has a few hours in the fridge. I take a bag of pre-shredded purple cabbage, drizzle in a few tablespoons of olive oil, salt, lime juice and cilantro. I really don't measure much of it, just taste as I go. It's a nice fresh compliment to the carnitas. This is also my go to for fish tacos too.

Once the pork is done, I pull it out and shred it with two forks. This next step is optional, but I love the carnitas to be a little crispy. I put the shredded pork on a sheet pan and put in the broiler for a few minutes, just to get a golden crisp on the edges.

Whenever I make a Mexican inspired meal, we  have cilantro lime rice with it! It's pretty simplet, just cooked jasmine rice that I add a touch of butter, lime juice, salt and chopped cilantro to. My kids love it!!!

And then it's time to assemble. You know I love a bowl, so all mine gets put in a bowl. My kids build a burrito and load all the goodness in a tortilla! Hope you try this one, it's something a little different for the old Taco Tuesday!

Wishing you the best start to your week. I will see you back here on Wednesday. Rounding up some of my recent Amazon purchases to share!

See you soon, there is always room for one more at our family table. 

xoxo

Genevieve

 

Friday Favorites Friday April 26th

 Happy Friday friends! I am so excited to be back in this blog world and linking up with Andrea & Erika for a little Friday Favorites. A peek into a few of my favorite things from the week. 

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We celebrated my Dad's birthday this week! Spring is a busy season of birthdays for us. We celebrate lots of birthdays in April & early May!

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I loved this casual black & white look for work this week. A white blazer is a great staple piece. I think it can be styled so many ways for the office or for a casual night out.  But this crossbody in the picture is the real winner. It's great for Spring & Summer, has a cute strap, fits all the essentials and comes in lots of colors. These sneakers are a favorite to wear to work some days for a more casual look. 

This was a random nail shade I grabbed at Target last weekend. It's not a typical color for me, but it's fun for Spring!  And as always this top coat is the one for me!

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Country concerts are always a favorite for me! We have quite a few lined up for this Summer. But last weekend we saw Luke Combs. He was AMAZING!! Just an incredible voice. The weather was not incredible. It was cold. I had a really fun outfit planned but that got derailed with the forecast. It was at the Bills Stadium, so i was outdoors. In April. In Buffalo. Not a safe bet for good weather. July, yes. April, could be 80, could be snowing. 

I ended up wearing this jacket from Abercrombie, it was super warm! And these jeans are so comfortable and flattering. They make your legs look miles long. 

This was my original jacket I wanted to wear. It's really a great piece. If you have a country concert coming up or want a fun statement jean jacket, this one is really good. I loved the neutral color, but it also comes in black and white. 

All smiles despite the cold!

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Last week Ella was inducted into the Foreign Language Honor Society. They had a ceremony at school to induct the students. We are just so proud of her!!!

I wore this great bomber jacket. It's a perfect Spring jacket. I have it on here in the blush pink, but also got it in white. I think it comes in like 8 colors. 

Here is a little closer look. 

Celebrating our girl!

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I shared one of our favorite salmon recipes this week. These Hot Honey Salmon Bites will not disappoint. Great flavors and on the table in less than 25 minutes!

I always love sharing our What's Up Wednesday post. If you missed it, you can check it out here. So much good stuff on what we were up to this month!

We have a nice, low key Friday night and then hoping for a rain free track meet tomorrow!

Have a great weekend friends!

 See you on Monday, there is always room for one more at our family table.

xoxo
Genevieve