Friday Favorites

The weekend is near! Since it is Friday, I'm linking up with Andrea to share with you some of my favorites for the week!

1. After today, there are 0 school days left!! That's it! Finito! Even as a substitute teacher, this is the happy time!! I'll miss the kids and staff, but I won't miss getting up early, wearing makeup every day, etc. Plus, I can get back on track with my workouts, and set a new summer routine and sleep in just a tad. :)

2. I have been borderline obsessed with iced coffee lately. I blame Dunkin Donuts. First, they are right by the school I substitute at. Second, they have Happy Hour from 2-6 every day where you can get an iced coffee or iced tea for $.99. At one point a week or two ago, I had gone three times and I didn't even realize it! Plus, I got these Maxwell House coffee concentrate in caramel and vanilla to make iced coffee at home. Someone stage an intervention for me, please!

3. I went to my first Amish produce/flower auction of the season. Mom and I bought some rhubarb and 4 hanging baskets. We will definitely be going back because we need a lot more flowers, and we need to get my Grandma some too. These auctions are one thing I love about living in the country. P.S. The big Amish benefit auction is coming up really soon! I'm going to blog about it like I have in years past, the draft is already started!

4. Because I haven't said it already, (alright, I have.) School is out!!!

Be on the look out for new posts coming your way soon! I have free time now to focus on this blog! Yay, Summer break!!

How has your week been? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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