This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Happy first Friday of March, peeps! This time next week I will be in full on Spring Break mode. Oh, am I ready for that!!!

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We’ve got some things to cover before Friday can officially start though. Blog your FAVORITES from this week, link to Erika, Andrea, and Narci and let’s get this Friday started!

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La Croix

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La Croix is a carbonated water beverage with 0 calories, 0 sweetener, 0 sodium, 0 everything. The only ingredients are “carbonated water” and “natural flavor”. I must warn…this drink is an acquired taste. I basically had to force myself to like it, but now that I do, it’s my FAVORITE. La Croix has become so refreshing for me when I am wanting something with a little flavor. You know, since all I drink is water. Other than my water and back coffee this is the only drink I can have on my sugar detox right now. I especially love it because it doesn’t bloat me thanks to no sodium or artificial/any sweeteners. These are the 3 flavors I have in the fridge now, but there are SO many options. Give it a try if you haven’t already!

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Clarisonic Mia

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For Christmas, I asked for a Clarisonic Mia. I just wanted to see what all the talk was about…now I get it. My Mia 2 has become my FAVORITE beauty product. I tried to research the 3 versions to know which one to specifically ask for, but I couldn’t figure it out. I asked her why she chose this one and she said that after reading all of the reviews it was like a no brainer that the Mia 2 was the one to go with. It has made my skin so clear looking and feeling and just more “lively”. I get compliments all the time and I especially love the fact that I don’t have to use my hands to wash my face. Word on the street is that using your hands will cause wrinkles. No ma’am.

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Girlfriend Time

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Now if you were here on Wednesday you might have seen that instead of Bookworm Wednesday this month, I switched it up to TVworm Wednesday. And you also read that I love watching my FAVORITE shows with my FAVORITE people. While my momma was out of town this week, my girl Alyssa came over on Monday night and we watched The Bachelor and The Voice.

Alyssa and I were best friends in high school and when it came time for college she went to Texas Tech and I went to The University of Oklahoma.

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We lost touch after being so far away, but she recently graduated early in December and now she’s back in the DFW area for her job. I’m so happy my friends are coming back to town. Alyssa and I had so much fun and spent the night giggling about random things and arguing about who is actually going to win the Bachelor! She’s all #teamlauren and i’m all #teamjojo.

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Aromatherapy Pillow Mist

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One thing to know about me is that when it comes to Bath and Body Works…I love love love candles, aromatherapy, and vanilla bean noel. My FAVORITE product from B&BW that got me hooked on the store in the first place is their aromatherapy, specifically their stress relief one. I adore this stuff. I have the lotion, the shampoo, the hand sanitizer, the body wash, the bubble bath soap, the chapstick, and…the pillow mist!

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I spray the pillow mist well, on my pillow before bed at night. I spray it actually all over my bed and in my floor fan (to diffuse it throughout the room) and it seriously works. Not just stress, but it just relaxes me when I take a deep breath. Try the bubble bath soap too! You need this in your life.

In fact, when I went over to our host home from the Church retreat a couple weekends ago, the mom at the host home said “What do you have in there because my daughter and I were talking about how amazing it smells.” I told her it had to be my deodorant because I hadn’t sprayed anything. She said it’s almost like aromatherapy and that’s when it hit me…it was my pillow mist. That I had sprayed a couple days before. Not even on my blanket. It’s so great, friends.

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Stevia

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Speaking of our host home at the retreat, the mom introduced me to Stevia while we were there. She said to “only put a drop because otherwise it’s overpowering” and she was right. I loved it so much that I went to buy it the following week. I put one drop in my black coffee (when i’m not on my sugar detox) and it’s perfect. Again, another product that I recommend if you’re trying to limit sugar. And just because it’s a healthier way to sweeten your FAVORITE morning up of joe.

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Not only do people use this in coffee, but a lot of people use Stevia as a liquid sweetener in their foods. I bet if you Pinterest this, you’ll find a lot!

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Milk Frother

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And since we’re talking about coffee…and Christmas. I got a milk frother for Christmas and it is so fun. I had been wanting one for eh…forever and Santa came through! I knew nothing about these originally. The one I have has a cold, warm, and hot milk setting. This day I did the cold setting…which is why I think it turned out bubbly below:

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And see it in action:

I re-watch that video and can’t help but laugh. Because i’m weird. And awkward. You’ll have to forgive me 😉 But now you need to get cha some of my FAVORITE Stevia with my FAVORITE milk frother and make some delicious coffee this weekend! I gave you all the good products!

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Blog Button

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A couple weeks ago, Jacquelyn posted about her awesome goal of meeting 100 Bloglovin’ followers and that she was putting blogger’s buttons on her page. While we were e-mailing I said something about how sweet it was that she was doing that, but I didn’t have one so I couldn’t send it to her. Well, a couple days later I did have a button…and now it’s on her page!!

Thank you for being so kind, Jacquelyn. Sweet gestures like this are my FAVORITE. It is perfect! Bloggers, i’ve added my button to my sidebar. Feel free to grab the link and post it to your blog page 🙂

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And there we have it for today. You must have everything I mentioned today people. They’re too good not to! I hope you all enjoy your weekend. I’m hoping to get my shifts covered so I can relax and get ahead on blog work and school work 😉

Comments on: "Friday Favorites: Must Haves" (24)

  1. I’ve never tried La Croix but I have a feeling I’d hate it haha I’m not a huge fan of sparking water…what flavors do you suggest? Also, a milk frother!? HOW COOL! Stevia vanilla? What an awesome idea. You’re killing it on the blog posts this week! Happy Friday!

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    • You probably will at first if we’re being completely honest. But it really does grow on you. I know so many people that drink it when they’re trying to stay away from sodas. As for flavors: My cousin hates all of them except for cherry lime (in my picture) so you should try that one. My favorite flavor right now is the mango (and I don’t like mango stuff). I’m trying to try them all at some point. I wasn’t really a fan of the lemon and lime though. I need some real flavor. I found a Pin for a mocktail that I want to try when i’m off my detox…I’ll message it to you! AND seriously!!! You are so sweet! Happy Friday to you too! XOXOXOXO

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  2. My Urban Family said:

    I’m obsessed with La Croix! I keep trying to find a cheaper alternative but no go – La Croix is the best 🙂

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  3. A milk frother…oh my gosh this could be life changing!! I have a lavender spray and I love putting it on my pillow at night. Have a super weekend!

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    • It IS life changing!! It’s funny because I was so excited to open a milk frother for Christmas! The lavender is my second favorite! I have the sleep aromatherapy around my room too. I just love them both so much for different reasons! Hope your weekend is fantastic too!

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  4. And I just came back to watch the video…you are so cute!!

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  5. My co-workers love la croix. He definitely agrees that it is an acquired taste. Definitely not for me, but I can see the advantage of it.

    So great to catch up with old friends again especially now that she moved closer for her job! I’ve never heard of the stevia dropper before I’ll have to check that out. Sounds like a much better alternative.

    liz @ j for joiner

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  6. I want a Clarisonic SO bad but I just can’t justify it. But mothers day and my anniversary are coming up sooooooo I’m thinking it may be time 😉

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    • TRUST ME when I say once you do get it, and use it, you will love it!!! Just tell your hubs that’s all ya need for those holidays. So worth it! 🙂

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  7. Seri's Blog said:

    You have convinced me to finally get a Clarisonic Mia!! I’ve been hearing about it for years and I think I will finally get one. And I also love la croix.

    Hope you have a great weekend!
    -Seri

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  8. Love your blog button – it’s such a gorgeous picture!

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  9. Megan said:

    La Croix is definitely an acquired taste! I had the cranberry one & it took me forever to drink, haha. I think they ended up expiring. BUT… that Mango one sounds really good! I might have to give it a try again. That’s awesome that your friend has moved back! It’s tough to keep in touch sometimes when everyone lives so far away.

    Have a great weekend! Love the new blog button & the Leprechauns!

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  10. Love a milk frother- it’s crazy how much it changes your coffee. Stopping by from the Pick link up.
    Shoes to Shiraz

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  11. My boyfriend has been drinking La Croix a lot lately too. It feel like pop/soda but it’s still pretty good, definitely adds some nice flavor to just plain water. You should also try to drink water w/ actual fruit in it or get a fruit infuser. I really like drinking lemon water.

    I have the Mia 2 as well and my face always feels amazingly soft after I wash it. I got it because Shay always raved about it !

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    • I already do that. Water with lemon is one of my favorites! I love, love my Clarisonic and totally understand why she raves about it during the holidays. One of my favorite gifts for sure!

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