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Friday Favorites - July 25

Happy Friday Friends! I'm so looking forward to the weekend; I have some shopping plans and we're hosting some of my husband's college friends for the weekend. We have some yummy drinks and foods planned for the weekend. 


#1 Birthdays & Spa Days


We celebrated my friend's 40th birthday! We had a party for her to celebrate on Sunday then Monday we went to the Lake Austin Spa. Voted by Conde Nast as the #1 spa destination in the US. It didn't disappoint! We had massages and facials and spent time lounging by the pool. 







#2 Desserts

Some of y'all know I have a more professional blog. I added a new recipe over there for The Best Vanilla Whoopie Pies with Buttercream Filling! So yummy! We've been eating on these throughout the week, but they are HUGE so we generally split one. 




#3 A New Minimalist Purse

I've been having such should pain and finally gave in that it was in fact my heavy, very large purse I'd been carrying. I ordered this cross body with a thick strap. They have so many straps to choose from! So much better! My previous purse weighed 10.4 pounds with all my stuff in it; this one only 4 pounds! Wow, what a difference! Plus now my hands are free and it makes running errands much more enjoyable. 

#4 The Super Mercado

I love good authentic Mexican food and love to shop at international grocery stores that have a wide variety of things that are normally carried at HEB. On the way back from Austin, we stopped at a Super Mercado in Lockhart, TX, for some good seasoned beef fajita and whatever else we could find! Take a look at this meat market counter! It is epic!! So many choices! The produce looked fantastic and we also picked up some freshly made hot sauces! 






I hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!

This week I'm linking up with Erika & Andrea for Friday Favorites!

Comments

  1. Jenn LloydJuly 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM

    I was so pleasantly surprised to open up my blog today and see your update! What a fun few days...that spa day sounds amazing. I've never gotten a facial before, but I'm thinking it's something I'm going to do for myself soon. My sister gets one each month, and she swears by them! I'm intrigued, to say the least. Your new purse is adorable! I made mine into a crossbody with a thick strap, and have never looked back. Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Joanne July 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM

    That spa day sounds wonderful... even if I have come to the realization that I don't really enjoy spas. Yes, I am weird but facials, massages, and the like are not at all relaxing to me. I LOVE the vibe of a good spa though. The gentle music, the water and the invitation to just relax and forget about the outside world.

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  3. ElisabethJuly 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    Purse straps matter! Sometimes the wrong purse can make my back ache for days.

    I have a teen that would lose her mind over that recipe...!

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  4. Kim CarberryJuly 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM

    It sounds like you have a great weekend planned!
    What a lovely celebration for your friends 40th!
    Yum to the Whoopie Pies and that purse is gorgeous!

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