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LET'S TALK: ENTERTAINMENT

Let's Talk Entertainment with Andrea and Erika! Whether Netflix, prime time TV, the lounger movie theater, magazines, books, bloggers, concerts, music; we have a plethora of entertainment these days. Really anything at your fingertips and I happen to LOVE it all!!! I am a child of the 70's, teen of the 80's so you know how different we had it back in the day. As a kid, encyclopedias were my jam!! We had 2 tube TV's with 3 channels, 4 with PBS. No remote, had to get up to change it every.single.time!! Yet, we never complained. Drive in movie theater night and a brown bag of dads home popped popcorn was such a treat and music was on vinyl or 8 track. Things are different now, some say better, sometimes you feel not, but choices abound, that's for sure.

Before I get to some favs of mine and speaking of entertainment, Do head over to my Dear friend, Emily's Blog Simply A Rough Draft where she is interviewing a middle aged crazy woman today......me, lol

Sweet Emily

I told you about my top 3 favorite movies of all time HERE. I could literally make this post a mile long with all the entertaining type things we enjoy, but I won't bore you, instead I'll throw out some of my favorites in various categories. It's a mishmash for sure cause this category had my head spinning.

Books

Way too many books to choose from but one thing I will say, since two are away at college, I am reading much more than the past few years and loving it.

My Favorite Book of all time

Books Turned into Blockbusters

Confession: I LOVE YOUNG ADULT BOOKS, Series especially. After a son got me hooked a few years ago on Twillight, I had to read al the books and see all the movies, Here is the order of my favorites

1. Twilight

2. The Hunger Games

3. The Maze Runner

4. Divergent...did not like this ending

TV
I LOVE TV, sometimes I feel like current shows are not as good as the ones I loved growing up but there are still plenty of goodies. My husband and I DVR so many shows it's almost full.

MY FAVORITE SERIES OF ALL TIME:
PARENTHOOD

Oh Zeke, I miss you!!

Favorite NEW Show of the Season
THIS IS US
The whole Fall line up is not out yet, but I think this will be my it show!! It's reminiscent of Parenthood

MORE FAVORITES

THE CHICAGO TRILOGY

THE GOLDBERGS

DWTS

K, who is with me...a Dancing with the BLOGGERS??!!!! (DWTB) Yeah, I'm in but only if Derek can be my partner.

And when nothing is on HGTV to the Rescue!!

MUSIC

We love Music of all kinds and usually try to go to a concert every summer. This summer, it just never worked out with dates and venues but next summer, we'll give it a whirl

Some fav concerts of the past: Luke Brian, Barry Manilow (yes) and Cole Swindell

SONGS

I have so many favorite songs and I wrote a post about My Life as a Mixtape but it's hard to narrow down but here ate first few that popped in my head:

Copacabana by Barry Manilow // Don't Stop Believing by Journey // Middle of A Memory by Cole Swindell // Delta Dawn by Tanya Tucker // That's My Job by Conway Twitty // Hey Jealousy by The Gin Blossoms // Died in Your Arms by Cutting Crew // Rocky by Dickie Lee // Hotel California by The Eagles // Dani California by The Red Hot Chili Peppers // Wicked Game by Chris Issak // You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban // Jolene by Dolly Parton // Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears // Suspicious Minds by Elvis // Da Doo Ron Ron by Shaun Cassidy

FAVORITE OF ALL TIME: THE SONG Of MR. AND MRS. NINE, Our Wedding Song

ME AND YOU by Kenny Chesney

COMEDY

Bucket List Dream: DANA CARVEY!!!!

my Favorite Comedian ever!

3-D-No

One year for Mr. Nine's birthday we saw a 3-D movie, nope not really 3-D movie fans. Just give me my blanket, candy and the comfy Lounger theater seats and entertain me Hollywood....AND CUT!!

HAPPY MONDAY!!

Linking up with Biana // Totally Terrific Tuesday // Show and Tell Tuesdays // Wordless Wednesday // Inspire Me Monday // Share The joy// Inspire Me Tuesday // Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party // Share It // Creative Monday's Blog Hop // Thoughts on Thursday // Creative Muster Party // Wow Us Wednesdays // Wonderful Wednesday's Blog Hop // Feathered Nest Friday // Dishing It & Digging It // Tuesday's at Our Home // Hello Monday
xoxo

LET'S TALK: FALL FAVORITES...in 3's FASHION, FOOD & FUN

Pull out your flannels, plaid booties, pumpkin spiced candles and cozy blankies, it's almost September which means one of the most important words in the dictionary: FALL; the season, the crisp, cozy season!! Now, hold onto your PSL's for just a minute, while super jazzed up, I'm not quite there yet. I am teetering between sandals still and cut out booties but not to riding boots or Uggs just yet. Summer is still hanging around Indiana. However, in honor of Andrea and Erika's Let's Talk Series topic: Fall Favotites, I knew I had to join in! Here's all the season's goodness that I'm going to be partaking in for the next several weeks! I thought it'd be kinda fun to show you my top 3 Favorite Fall picks in each category.

FAVORITE FALL FOODS

Pumpkin Treats, Warm Bevy's and Soup

Pumpkin Drop Cookies with Caramel Frosting HERE // Malibu Spiced Pumpkin Latte HERE // White Chicken Chili (My favorite recipe) HERE

FAVORITE STARBUCKS FALL DRINKS

PSL, Caramel Apple Spice Drink, White Chocolate Mocha

Diva's Can Cook actually has a better Make it yourself recipe HERE

I always get the Tall version only in Latte's and minus one pump of syrup to save on calories and sugar. To this I often substitute a pump of cinnamon dolce syrup for the white chocolate...sooo good!

FAVORITE FALL FASHIONS

Hunters, Plaids and Boots

Hunters, Plaid dresses and Plaid shirts call my name in the Fall Here and Here

These outfit posts Here // Here // Here

These Outfit Posts Here //Here // Here

FAVORITE FALL CANDLES

Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles and Kentucky Bourbon

Buy Bath & Body Candles HERE // Kentucky Bourbon Candle HERE

FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL

High School, College and Pro...LOVE IT ALL

The REDHAWKS (our boy #9... 2-0 so far)

The IRISH (Kick off this Sunday night!)

THE COLTS

FAVORITE FALL DECOR

Pumpkins, Mums, and More Pumpkins

See My 9 Easy Ways to Decorate Pumpkins HERE

FAVORITE THINGS TO DO

Picking Out the Pumpkins, Being Cozy and Up North

Last Fall's trip "Up North" HERE

I got this mug last year at Target and I snuggle in my favorite blanket daily in the Fall.

HAPPY MONDAY and Let the Fall Countdown Begin!!

Linking up with Biana // Totally Terrific Tuesday // Show and Tell Tuesdays // Wordless Wednesday // Inspire Me Monday // Share The joy// Inspire Me Tuesday // Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party // Share It // Creative Monday's Blog Hop // Thoughts on Thursday // Waiting On Wednesday // Create It Thursday // Creative Muster Party // Wow Us Wednesdays // Wonderful Wednesday's Blog Hop // The Alder Collective // Feathered Nest Friday // Dishing It & Digging It

xoxo

LET'S TALK: 29 things I Wish I'd Known in High School

The minute I saw Andrea and Erika's were doing their monthly Let's Talk and Show and Tell Tuesday's topic on School Days and advice to your younger self..I knew I had to re-run my post from this time last year about all the Things I wish I'd known in High School, especially or those of you who haven't read it and as a reminder that Life is Now, not in the Past.....

I also Had to Link up with Spiel The Beans

With our two boys off to college, it was even more important for me to address this topic again.

Gonna be hard to not see those sweet, smiling faces everyday

HERE GOES with what I wish I'd Known waaaay back then:

High School was ok, heck, it was often FUN as can be. I faced many of the issues kids do today. Yet, today it's magnified and social media has created a whole new existence. Kids say the cruelest things. There is so much more pressure, deadlines, and stereotypes and the bullying is horrendous. Our boys are pretty good about going with the flow but definitely have been hurt. I know it is especially difficult for girls. I want them to know that by NO means does High School define you. It is a tiny chapter in your life that you have to make the most of. Today is my life and the one I love and while I look back on some things with fondness, others I don't even have much of a memory today and I truly only miss a handful of people. The true people who care are the ones sitting across the dinner table from you, working down the hall, taking the time to catch up with you or giving you a hug.

I practiced many on this list, others I wish I had and I certainly hope kids today can look at a list like this and realize to not sweat the small stuff!

1. It won't matter later on that he was on a high school football, basketball or wrestling team or she was a cheerleader or you had a 4.525 GPA

2. Chill with the eyeliner.

3. Don't tell your mom you hate her; you will regret it.

4. Innocence is beautiful.

5. Call your grandma just because.

6. Some people will never like you; don't let it bother you. Kill them with kindness anyway.

7. You were beautiful before he told you.

8. Don't believe stereotypes. Get to know people personally instead of judging them.

9. Don't let one mistake define you. But learn from your mistakes.

10. Eat home-cooked meals. You will miss it one day.

11. Your mom can see a fake friend before you can.

12. Your dad can see a crappy boy before you can.

13. Enjoy your metabolism while it lasts and eat the dang doughnut.

14. There is more to life than Friday night.

15. If your parents buy you something, whether it's a Hamburger or a phone, say thank you.

16. Try hard to keep your best friend. While you'll make other friends later on, she probably is the "BEST" best friend you'll ever have.

17. Prom is not the "best night of your life," but go anyway.

18. High school years are not the best years of your life, However, enjoy high school while it lasts, you will miss some of it.

19. Stop comparing yourself to others; that will never do any good.

20. Learn to forgive. Also learn that not everyone deserves your trust.

21. Learn to apologize.

22. He most likely isn't the love of your life.

23. Stop pretending to be someone you are not to impress people.

24. Keep a journal. Seriously, you will love reading it one day.

25. Take your studies and SAT prep classes seriously. Knowledge is power!

26. Write thank you notes for everything.

27. Tell your favorite high school teacher she (or he) Rocks. Teaching is tough.

28. Nothing good happens past midnight. My parents always said this and it is so true.

29. His plan is greater than yours (Romans 8:28).

To all of the high school girls (and boys) reading this--I hope you never forget that even though life sometimes stinks, you will have plenty of moments that make you forget about the hard times. You will have moments of laughter, joy, and thankfulness that compensate for the time you failed your math test or the "one" broke your heart. Be willing to adventure through life, and go through the bad with a smile knowing the best is yet to come. Embrace your innocence and stop trying to grow up. You only get to be a kid once; so enjoy the end of the beginning while you can.

Senior, Fall 1988

25 years later

The High School "Men" on their first day last year!!

And now a new Chapter will begin and I'll start thinking "29 Things I Wish I'd Known in College!"...

xoxo

"One day you’re 17 and planning for someday. And then quietly and without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life."

~ONE TREE HILL

SUMMER BUCKET LIST FOR COUPLES

There are Summer Bucket lists everywhere and I love them. Lots of activities for the family and kids. But, what about you and your man?? When it is just the two of you. You've gotten away from work, kids, stress and you want to enjoy the sweet summer time with your honey!This is about as ~~raunchy~~ sexy as I'll get on said Blog but I like some of these ideas and I think you will too!!

Note Mr. Nine and I probably won't be dancing til the sun comes up or stay up to watch the sunrise as we are ready for our zzzzz's by 10 pm! Ha! But we will dance at 9 ;)