Five On Friday

Amazon Echo

Tai bought an Echo a while ago but we were waiting til we moved to unbox it. I love it. She tells me the weather, plays my playlists, looks up stuff for me on the internet. Pretty cool.

Yoga
I love yoga. But I haven't done it in months. I haven't found a studio I like. I need to just find a way to do it. My body and mind need it.

Timehop
I love Timehop. It's an app that shows you what happened on the same day years before. It syncs with Swarm so I know where I went, with Instagram so I can see pictures, with Facebook and twitter so I can posts and pics. It's pretty fun.

Rainier Cherries
Tai and I are  crazy about Rainiers. We've been eating some every night. I'll be sad when the season is over.

Fuzzy Socks
I have a dozen pairs of fuzzy socks. I love to wear them around the house. I hate sleeping without socks and these are fun and comfy.

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Nalgene bottles

Everyone's got their favorite water bottle and this is mine. I have a dozen 32oz bottles but I recently bought Tai and I one of these which I always get comments about.

Lips Sync Battle
I loved Lip Sync when it was on Jimmy Fallon but love it more that it's now that it's own show. So funny.

Habit Burger Grill
One of the best things about a new place is all the new food joints. Habit burgers have quickly become my favorite burger, a very close second to my favorite Red Robin.

Flavor God Everything Spicy

I love this stuff. I put it on everything. Sprinkle on chicken, shrimp, or veggies. I use it on ground beef when I make tacos.

Dave's Killer Bread White Bread Done Right

I'm super picky about the bread we buy. Ideally I'd like to find a local bakery but this bread works in a pinch. It feels more substantial than plain old white bread.

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The Sounder Train

I love my train commute to and from work. It's super fast. Plus I love seeing that mountain from the window. I just wish there were more seats. It's so crowded.

94%

I adore this trivia game that reminds me of Family Feud. There's no timer so I can play a little or a lot.

Chameleon Cold Brew Coffee

I bought the mocha and the vanilla flavors at Target. Both are delicious. I add some creamer and almond milk. It's a delicious treat.

Dream Soles
I picked up something similar without the lace at Walgreens. The Walgreens ones are more cushy but these are great too. I bought mine at Ross for $3.  They provide a little bit of cushion and make all your shoes 10x more comfy. 

Smart Bracelet
I wanted a fitbit but I wasn't sure if I would like wearing one. I haven't worn a watch since high school so I bought this cheapie. But I love it. It tracks my steps, monitors my sleep, and notifies me of phone calls and texts. I keep thinking of upgrading to a fitbit but this one works so well that I haven't made the switch. The battery lasts about 4 days and is easy to charge. 

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Nefarious Consequences

We went to a wine tasting a couple of months ago. I usually don't like white wine but this was my favorite. So light and crisp. Perfect for a summer day.

Apple Cherry & Cranberry Sauce

I've bought this sauce many times at Costco but the last time I went it was on super sale ($1.97 a bottle). They must be changing the formula or the bottle. I bought as much I could use in the next year (8). It's delicious on pork (chops, loin).

Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Spray

I've mentioned my love of Trader Joe's Coconut Oil but their spray is also wonderful. I love it for baking but it works in any situation I would have used Pam.

20 Minute Full Body Stretching

 I was looking for a easy stretching video and this wasn't too easy but I felt like it stretched all my muscles. The girl's a little giggly but she's so encouraging that I could overlook it. 

Trader Joe's Dried Mandarins

Just like candy. I buy a couple of bags at a time and ration them out. 

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Hearthstone

I had been playing Hearthstone last year, stopped for a while, and have renewed by obsession. It doesn't hurt that Tai plays too. It reminds me of MTG which I like.

Coffee Bean Blast

I heard the radio ads for the Coffee Bean Blast so much that I had to drive to Trader Joe's for it. Delicious.

Charlie's Soap

I'd been looking for a good all natural laundry soap. I found it in Charlie's Soap. Effective and good for the environment. Really gets everything clean.

Aravon Dolly

I'd been promising Tai I would buy some good shoes. I usually buy cheap shoes and complain how they hurt my feet. I tried on a few pairs and really liked these. The fact that they are mary janes doesn't hurt. These are my everyday black shoes.

Grab Green Automatic Dishwasher Detergent 

Another great find. Does a great job of cleaning the dishes. No fragrance. Doesn't clump. Rinses completely clean. 

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Agents of Shield

I don't watch a whole lot of tv. It's not that I don't like it but I rarely sit still long enough for an episode. I've been wanting to watch Agents but hadn't. Tai finally got me to watch an episode. I love Clark Gregg so I'm a fan. 

Speed Queen Washer and Dryer

When we moved into our new house, there was no washer and dryer. We choose the Speed Queens after visiting our local appliance store. If you've ever used a commercial laundromat, you've likely used a Speed Queen.  I like that they are built to last. I'm happy so far.

Noosa

I picked up some Noosa because I liked the larger size container of yogurt. Sometimes in the morning I like to eat more food so I'm not hungry before lunch. Noosa has some delicious flavors and some creamy yogurt. I just bought a 8 pack at Costco! The containers are smaller but that's ok.

Yes Please
 I really enjoyed Poehler's book. It's as funny as she is.

Freshly
I plan to do a larger post but we've recently started getting meals from Freshly. It's nice not to have to cook every night and not spend a ton of money on take out.

Five Favorites On Friday

Five Favorites on Friday is my new weekly post about five things I like. I'm hoping to do this every week. We'll see.

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Whole Foods Oxygen Whitening Powder

Last summer, we had a leak in the bathroom and I used some towels to soak up the water. I left those towels in a bucket for a couple of days and mildew set in. This whitening powder got those towels so clean. Now I use 2 scoops per load on all my clothes. Whites are brighter and all our clothes smell fresher.

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser

On a whim, I bought this cleaner. Wow, leaves my skin so clean without feeling stripped. 

La Croix

I've been a fan of La Croix for ages but now I've got Tai hooked. I like to see what flavors I can find.

Hedgehog dryer buddies

I've long wanted these little dryer buddies. Now that I have my very own dryer, I bought some. My clothes come out soft and dry. The buddies do like to hide in my clothes but it's fun to look for them.

Califia Almond Milk Creamer Pecan Caramel

I love the Pecan Caramel flavor. It's excellent in both cold brew coffee and hot coffee.