When I decided to reboot and redesign my blog, I decided to add a blog every few months highlighting some of the things that I'm really digging at that moment. My sweet sister friend Hope does a great post on her blog called "7 on the 7th" and she always has so much fun with it, I decided to join in with my own spin. There are no specific numbers on any of my posts...one time it may be six things, the next time it could be twenty! So, without further delay....let's get to my first Favorite Things blog!!
1. As if you didn't see this one coming! I am a Kentucky girl, born and raised. For me there is only one college team from a city starting with the letter "L" that truly matters...The UK Wildcats! I've been sharing the tradition of UK fandom with my dad and brother for years! I love attending games with them, watching games on TV with them, even texting during games when we aren't together! Let's just say that I truly believe this is our year...again! And I've even gotten Keith to root for UK! At least where basketball is concerned. He'll be a Georgia Bulldog football fan till the day he dies. I recently tried to get his approval on a future daughter's name: Callie Perry McCain...but he was quick to see right through that and said absolutely not.
2. My other favorite Kentucky team is the Murray State Racers. My parents got Jamie season tickets as an early Christmas gift a few years back and whenever my dad was unable to go, I would take Jamie. I love being able to share something with him, and we have been hanging out at Racer games for the past few years! Several times I will just go along with Dad and Jamie. It's been more difficult since moving to Memphis, but I still got up there plenty this year and even managed to take Keith along. In fact, I'm typing this blog while watching the Murray St/Tulsa game for the 2nd round of the NIT. And I love this kid... #pleasedontgoprocampayne
3. Oil pulling. Have you tried it? Think it's crazy? Well, let's just say that my husband has Type b flu, and I haven't even felt a smidge sick. (I probably owe a little of that to my essential oils too.) Please read the benefits of oil pulling! Teeth whitening is just the tip of the iceberg!
4. Spiced Cinnamon Chai tea with raw honey. This is my every morning drink. Then throughout the day I try to stick with water. I love the spiciness of the tea with a slight sweetness of the honey. It's great with a drop of Thieves from Young Living Essential oils when you're feeling under the weather.
5. Dryer Balls. Have you tried these? I received these as a Christmas gift from Hope. (Have you read her blog? Go read it now!) I like these for the fact that they are better for the environment, you can add a drop of essential oil to infuse into your laundry, and you can wash them!
6. Chia Seed. Another super food. I add these to my Greek yogurt or fruit. If you make your own granola, try adding some! Add them to your smoothies as well. They give a little crunch and are a great source of fiber.
7. Fruit salad and antiques. The presence of truly fresh fruit is making it's way back into my life, and I am so thankful! I try not to eat fruit late in the day, as it takes the body longer to break down the sugar, but I don't cut it out of my diet. Also, as most of you know, my father in law passed away a couple of weeks ago. While we were in Iowa for the funeral, my sweet mother in love wanted to give me a few things that were in her family. This vase is one of those things. Isn't it beautiful? I love the floral design and I can't wait to put fresh flowers in it and add it as a centerpiece to our table. There's nothing better than sentimental pieces handed down through generations. I can see this vase in a rustic farmhouse on sprawling acreage in Iowa, a prized possession of a new bride turned into useful pitcher for her four children. I love the hands that have cared for this piece and hope to preserve it for generations to come.
8. Kombucha. The fermented drink! A word to the wise....DON'T shake it. I've tried a lot of different brands and this one is my current favorite. Lemon Ginger Raspberry is a little summery slice of heaven. Kombucha has a lot of health benefits. If you're looking to make some changes, consider adding this drink! PS...you can also make it yourself, although I've never been brave enough to try.
9. Statement jewelry with a perfect manicure. I don't wear a lot of necklaces, but I love a good statement ring! This one is definitely making a statement. I think the statement is "Don't mess with me!" And the mani is OPI color Malaga Wine. It's a beautiful deep purply red, I love this color on short nails.
10. Diane Sawyer's interview with Julie Andrews. Just to show how important this event was to me, I put it in my iPhone. I don't use my calendar...at all. I use my life planner, but I don't typically set my alarm for anything on my phone...but I set it for this. I think that "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins" are my all time favorite movies from my childhood. I loved this walk through the chapel. I think that if money were no object, I would've flown all my friends and family over and Keith and I would've been married there. I.Love.It.
11. Sweet treats. When your husband has been though what mine has been through the last two weeks, and then ends up with the flu on top of it all, he deserves a GiGi's cupcake. And when your husband is sick and you are trying to take care of him, you deserve a GiGi's cupcake. Have you had their Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cupcake?! Y'all...the icing tastes just like cookie dough. And there is a mini cookie on top of it. It's okay when you are eating healthy to have a treat every once in a while! Y'all, y'all, y'all...you need to eat this cupcake. Well, not this one. I'm getting ready to save this blog for tomorrow, eat my cupcake, and enjoy watching the Racers put the final nail in the coffin of Tulsa's season. Just another reason #racersdeservedabid
So, that's it for me...what are some of your current favorite things?
