Things I'm Loving

In case you haven’t noticed, I really like lists. Since Andy is house/dog sitting for my parents for the week, and there won’t be any update on The List until next weekend, I was thinking I would make a different list today. 

This one is going to be a list of the things I’m loving right now.

1. Fooducate- OMG my new favorite app. It’s so fun; you just scan the bar code of foods and it gives them a grade between an “A” and a “D-”. It also tells you if there’s something naughty about them (like lots of salt or sugar). 
 
You would be shocked how many organic, low-fat, sugar free foods are secretly making you fat! It will also give you healthier alternatives for every item you scan and show you how it ranks against other foods in the same category. It was so handy when my roommate and I went grocery shopping today. I have been trying to eat healthier lately, so I just beeped everything I was buying and promised not to buy anything below a “B-”. I cheated on some sweet potato chips that rated a “C”, but YOLO right?

2. Not working- So I’m a nanny. I nanny for a family with three kids ages 6, 8, and 10, and it’s all the chaos you would imagine it to be. Probably more. But it is super rewarding and as much stress as it is, it’s fun too.  And on top of that I drive a bratty 14 year old to school and pick her up in the afternoon. 

This is less fun. Way less fun.

But here’s the part I’m loving...it’s summer break! For the kids...and therefore for the nanny! It is so nice having to go to work every morning and afternoon. I have time for all kinds of fun things, like sleeping, and crafting, and starting a blog!

But don’t worry I’m going back to my favorite munchkins in the fall, and I’ll have lots of fun stories about them coming then!

3. Birthdays- I love birthdays. Mine is my favorite day of the year. And next week is my mommy’s, my step-father’s, and my boyfriend’s. That’s right. 3 birthdays. 4 days. I’m going to write another post on this next week, so stay tuned!

4. Monogram Necklaces- I love this trend!I finally bought one from etsy. It was only twenty dollars with free shipping and it came with a free tiny monogram decal for my Lilly planner!

Meep! So cute!

5. Which Wich- My roommate works at this amazing sub shop, and it’s basically the greatest thing to ever happen to me. It’s so fun. You just write what you want on a paper bag when you come in and then you just hand it to the cashier to order! I crave their Thank You Turkey sub basically 24/7. It’s like thanksgiving on a sandwich and it will change your life. They have a billion other sandwiches and yummy toppings. Plus it’s pretty cheap and they have a UNF discount. What could be better?

6. Season 4 of Arrested Development- Andy turned me onto this show back in high school and it was love at first sight episode. Unfortunately it was cancelled after the 3rd season....Until now! Netflix came out with a 4th season and I’m obsessed. It's so witty and hilarious. The jokes are very subtle...kinda like the Office. 

I will say you should watch the first three seasons before you watch this one; otherwise it would be super confusing.

7. These two-ingredient cookies- I just made these tonight. It only took me like 5 minutes and 15 for them to bake, and they we soo yummy! (Especially right out of the oven!) All they‘re made of is mashed banana and quick oats with chocolate chips...so you can eat like 8 of them and not even feel bad!

8. My best friends’ blogs- Dani’s is about music and has lots of fun new and old songs and bands and guidance for those of us who are slightly less musically inclined, and Jennifer’s has lots of cutesy pictures and stories about her puppy and hubby and perfect little baby boy.