Our front door is getting sealed today, which means the hardware is off, the door is wide open, the heat is off, the house stinks and it’s 50* inside!!!!! BRRR!
Might need to add some layers to my outfit.
For those who asked, here’s the LOFT loot:
[Two pairs of jeans because trousers are my favorite and they are so similar yet so different!]
My newest read on the nightstand beside me. I’m 20 pages in and already intrigued. It’s like The Giver!
I went to Cycle this morning with Sara and Katherine. Fun times, hard times!! Sara and I walked loops around the mall after to catch up before I came home for lunch.
My one-and-only post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich!! I save just enough white meat for one. Layered with cranberry sauce, spinach and sharp white cheddar!
Clems!
Lemony H2O
Porch!!
Thinking about leaving home to work this afternoon in a coffee shop – need to warm up!!
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I think you might have a few favorite colors!
I totally do that, too–I always come home with blues/black/purples.
love the sweater dress – i was eyeing some at the mall yesterday
BEST.BOOK.EVER. Ok, maybe not EVER but pretty awesome.
LOVE the Loft loot!! You got a lot of great stuff. Your lunch also looks fantastic. Have fun at the coffee shop if you go.
Ahh your sandwich looks so good. I’m jealous. We had Thanksgiving out of town, so no leftovers for us. I plan on roasting our own turkey and making some homemade cranberry sauce this weekend though – I love turkey and cranberry sandwiches too much not to have a couple!
I loved the Hunger Games – hope you enjoy it!
Also, I am stopping by the grocery on the way home tonight for cranberries. I cannot get your cranberry sauce out of my head.
I thought I was going to hate Hunger Games and then started reading them and could not put them down!! Best book I have read in awhile for sure!! And I am jealous of that turkey sandwich – I ran out of turkey before I even got one! When does that happen?!?!
I just finished the Hunger Games last night. It was a great read and I totally agree with your comparison to The Giver. I forgot how much I loved that book! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I hope in the movie they do justice to the book:)
hey kath not related to this post but quick question for the expert! i eat the skin of acorn and kabocha squash… i was wondering if the skin of butternut squash is edible as well? (i would roast it, skin on) thank you so much for always answering questions!!
Pretty sure they are! I’ve eaten it before. If your intestines can handle acorn, I think they can handle b-nut.
My mum roasts her butternut squash with the skin on. It’s a nice contrasting texture to the soft squash – I like it
Thanks Kath and deva!
I just read that lemon water is an awesome alternative to coffee and tea for energizing yourself in the morning! Something about enzymes? haha. Plus, it’s delish!
Loved the whole Hunger Game series and I hope you do too!
Wow, that’s a lot of loft loot! i need to go there a-sap.
that sandwich looks uh-mazing!
Wow I love the green plate ! Were did u get it from ? Also do any of the readers here know a gluten free restaurant in Tulsa oklahoma ? Thanks
Crate + Barrel
Thanks ! Will look for the nearest one – have only ever been to one at the grove in LA
Looooove those striped shirts! I’ve been obsessed with stripes lately…which is not necessarily a good look for a pregnant lady, but I’m rolling with it anyway
Mmmm….cranberry sauce on sandwiches=the best. I like it paired with goat cheese. I am actually doing a post tomorrow on the health benefits of cranberries. Who knew they’ve been shown to inhibit cancer growth!
that sandwich looks delish… and the ATL finds super cute.
i HATE when the house is cold. i work from home and am completely distracted if i am busy shivering.
I love the idea of working the afternoon in a coffee shop. My motivation soars when I smell the roast coffee and hear the buzz of an espresso maker. I love coffee. Enjoy your afternoon!
If you are like me, you are going to breeze through the Hunger Games books! My only suggestion…make sure you have the other two on hand, because you won’t want to stop reading. Have you seen the trailer for the movie?
Cute clothes…looks like I need to make a trip to the Loft soon
The one I have is hard copy with pages falling out – when I finish it I will just download the other two via Kindle app, my new expensive habit but instant entertainment!
Just a suggestion: if you are a member of your local library, they might loan books for your kindle app. I download books onto my Nook fairly often-helps me save money! Also, I just finished the second book- I love this story!!
You can also check out booklending.com
I so need to do these…
(Erin, have you had good luck with Booklending.com? Looks really cool)
I heard decent things about it, but I haven’t actually gotten a book from there. If you want a book that’s in high demand, I think you have to get on a waiting list, so it’s not good if you want instant gratification. I have two books that I already purchased on my ipad…I need to finish those and then I’m going to check into booklending.com more. I looked into it when someone told me that you could share books on a kindle, so maybe other people with a kindle (or kindle app) could all swap together??? Anyone else know?
Cute loft purchases! And your sandwich looks delicious!
The Hunger Games series is awesome!
I love what you bought! So cute! Long tank tops are the best for layering under shirts and sweaters! I wear them all the time.
That sandwich looks yummy
I was soo excited about the LOFT sale when you posted about it—- only to find out that they do not ship to canada. All the deals were available online, but not for us
! But you got some great stuff!
I would definitely need mittens and my ski jacket if my house was 50 degrees! Love your selections from the Loft. Absolutely my favorite store. I have scored a few sales like that before and it is the BEST! Love it when their jeans are on clearance.
Love the Hunger Games series! The most addicting books I have read in a while.
This book is AMAZING! I was so into that I remember sneaking the book in class and reading it because I just couldn’t put it down.
The sequels are not as good as that book is and I personally wish I had stopped after just the first book, so be warned if you decide to read book 2 & 3.
I’m reading the first one now too and heard the same thing – that the 2nd and 3rd aren’t as good….but you have to read them to see how it finishes!
True!
I thought the second was just as good as the first…the third not so much. But of course, the series is still wonderful! Can’t wait for the movie!
Cute LOFT loot. Now I know who’s closet I want to raid
Have a great day and stay warm!
I get chilled if my house gets below 62*. I would be heading for the nearest coffee cave asap.
Oh, that sandwich looks so good! Great score on the LOFT clothing! Love it!
Gah! I can’t wait to start on The Hunger Games! I’ve been reading “Cutting for Stone” for so long…I’m ready to be done and move on!
Also – LOVE the LOFT loot! So jealous!
That sandwich reminds me of the Friends episode where Ross makes his Thanksgiving leftover sandwich with “the moist maker” – try to find that episode and watch it if you haven’t seen it, it’s hysterical
The moist maker! That is a great episode.
I love your trouser jeans!! They’re one of my favourite styles because they can be dressed up so easily. I might be requiring mittens tonight too – it’s finally snowing but I’m very unprepared to brush anything off my car after work!
I LOVE that book!!! I am so excited for the movie to come out!!!
And you said you got all of those clothes for under $100, right? Very impressive!
I really need to start taking advantage of being able to work from coffee shops during the day. It would be a nice change of scenery.
Yup!
Is anyone else getting notifications for this post over and over again on their phone? I get one every 2 minutes. I’m just going to delete the app if it doesn’t stop
I made one edit so it probably just blasted again – sorry
i’ve gotten it about 25 times!
Oh my gosh!!! So weird – so sorry. In Twitter??
No…just on the mobile app. I always just get one. I don’t know if something is wrong with my phone…I wanted to see if it was happening to anyone else
The apps are going through a transition actually, so it’s probably related to that
The Hunger Games is NOTHING like The Giver. Not at all…in any way. But if you keep reading, you’ll figure that out.
Both are set in futuristic dystopias and have controlling “Big Brother” type governments. I can think of a few more similarities, but I don’t want to spoil! Or wait, were you being sarcastic?
The Giver is about a society with no pain. Everyone is equal. Everyone lives a predetermined life–the harsh realities of death and anguish are swiftly hidden from society.
The Hunger Games is about the disparity between classes created by the few. It’s about a lack of democracy. It’s all about pain, hunger, and need–those things will always be a part of life. Ultimately, it’s the desire of choice and equality that bring the final book to its head.
Sarcastic and also–they’re just not all that alike, aside from being futuristic young adult fiction.
Hunger Games is one of the BEST books. It is such a quick and easy read too, which is a bonus during this busy time of year!
It’s very cold and damp here in NJ. Can’t imagine what it would be like if we had to keep the door open. Yikes!
I’d DIE if my house was that cold. But i guess its for a good cause!
love the LOFT loot! Totally LOVE Hunger Games–such a good series and I can NOT wait for the movie in March. SO stoked!
I also have been getting notifications repeatedly on my phone since this post. I am reading it on Kath eats real food which is an app I downloaded for my iphone. I love your posts, but I don’t have be told to read it over and over. I stop and read it when I can grab the chance.
I’m sorry Janet, I’m not doing it on purpose. I think there must be a problem with the app.
Wow..you must be freezing! I keep my thermostat at 65 and even that feels too chilly somtimes.
Very cute clothes, I love the loft! Even as a college student I find really cute gong out-y clothes there even though you wouldn’t think it.
Love the sweater dress!
50 degrees INSIDE? It’s barely that cold outside here in D.C.! I keep my apt 76-77 degrees haha I hate being cold!!
Do you like that book?
Oh you’re totally going to be hooked! Such a great series.
I just finished the third book in the series yesterday. Loved them!!! I was completely hooked – hope you are too!
I hope you have books two and three of the series because you’re going to get through with the first book and be ready for more immediately!
I thought I was over Thanksgiving leftovers, but now your sandwich makes me want some turkey. Probably best I resist, since I am already sleepy at my desk. Love the lemon butt
in your H20!
The Giver is one of my all time favorites! What an amazing book. I can’t remember if I read it in Ms. Tempest’s class or Ms. Robinson. I’m definitely going to check out The Hunger Games now. I need a good winter read. Thanks for the recommendation!
Hey Melody!!
I think I read it in Mr. Cameron’s 7th grade..
The Hunger Games is AMAZING! I loved it and can’t wait to read it again and see the movie. I was saldy unimpressed by the second and third books in the series, so savor the first one
Love the sweater dress…looks soooo comfortable and cozy! Envious of your leftover turkey sandwich…thanksgiving in Canada was two months ago. Nothing quite matches it’s yumminess!
Oooh I’m drooling over the sight of that turkey sandwich! Cranberry sauce and white cheddar cheese sound like they’d go awesome with leftover turkey – YUM!
I never read the Hunger Games….do you suggest them???? I read all of Twilight and love them, are they quick reads as well?
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Love love loooove the Hunger Games. I’m a middle school teacher, and it’s one of the only books in recent memory that I’ve read with a decent, strong, powerful female heroine (other than Hermione from HP, obviously!) My kids love the book too!
His Dark Materials (The Golden Compass trilogy) has a really great, strong heroine, Lyra. Those books are awesome too!
I’ve been meaning to read those books for about two years now. Thanks for the reminder!!
Wow I can’t believe how cold it’s getting there!! Love your lunch combo – always looks yum
Nice loot from Loft! Digging the sweater dress especially–cute and comfy!
I’m also reading “The Hunger Games” right now…7 chapters in! I’m so busy with schoolwork that I only have a chance to read it while I’m doing my cardio at the gym, and it’s a great way to get through workouts!
Today I saw a drink that was apple cider vinegar flavored. I was super curious, and next time I’m sick I might pick it up to try it out! Apple cider vinegar seriously seems to be a do-it-all. I used to use it as conditioner, and to get rid of fruit flies, and now apparently for ridding colds too!
I stocked up at the Loft yesterday as well – it was that darn 50% off coupon via email. Couldn’t resist, even though I should’ve been buying gifts for others! Oh well…
I read the Hunger Games too! However, I didn’t really like it. I had a hard time with the premise of the plot and it was really hard for me to suspend disbelief. I also think it had to do with the fact that it is primarily a tale of survival and I hated thinking about having to live life like that. I really, really enjoyed reading the Giver as a child though. It’s one of the only books I’ve read multiple times. That and Matilda!
ahhh I have that sweater dress!!! it is SO cute with a wide belt.
Also, if you enjoy The Hunger Games, you might be interested in Lord of the Flies (although you might have read it way back in high school).
LOVE The Hunger Games–just started reading it out loud to my son yesterday and he’s hooked! I’m reading it for the second time
what’s up with the horizontal stripes?
I like them. Do you not?
I think horizontal stripes are alwayyys good. Especially tonal- I have a difficult time passing up tonal-striped anything!
However, if they were *vertically* striped shirts…thats a different story
Wow – can’t believe how much cute stuff you got for under $100! I hope you love the Hunger Games series like I did. I breezed through all 3 in about as many days & can’t wait for the movies
P.S. you should buy a Nook or Kindle so you can have a larger screen.
I had the original Nook & just upgraded to the new Tablet – love!
I cannot believe that you found all those clothes for a little under $100! That is the deal of the year
Going to a coffee shop sounds so cozy for a cold day like today! I love the coffee shops with fireplaces!
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The Hunger Games in a great triology! Have fun reading!
jealous of the loot! Good thing I didn’t eat the last piece of turkey…
Oh my goodness. You just made my favorite post-Thanksgiving sandwich! I love turkey on wheat–one side spread with cranberry sauce, the other side spread with dijon mustard. So. Good. Ugh…I wish I had more turkey! =)
The sandwich looks so good. P.S. I have that sweater dress and I am wearing it RIGHT now!!!
Love that sweater dress!
Your sandwich is really making me wish I’d made more cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving!
Love The Hunger Games books!!! I read them all in a row- and it was amazing. Hope you enjoy them too! Can’t wait for the movie.
The Hunger Games series is awesome! I can’t wait for the movie to come out next spring!
Man, that sammy looks delicious! We didn’t host tday this year so no leftovers
So sad! Hunger Games is on my reading list as well.
I loved The Giver when I was younger…and probably still would if I read it again today! I read the entire Hunger Games trilogy over Thanksgiving weekend last year, could.not.put.them.down…and now the first movie trailer is out and it looks like it will be awesome as well.
Great Loft loot!!
I loved, loved, loved The Hunger Games. I read that book in a few days then downloaded Catching Fire and am already finished with that. I want to read Mockingjay and am thinking about asking for it for Christmas but don’t think I can wait that long…
Loved the book and then passed it to my husband who loved it to. He is really excited for the movie!