Mandii's Muse

Can you believe that one week from today is Black Friday? I don't participate, and I'm so glad. I'm more of a Cyber Monday kind of gal! Alas, today is Friday and I am doing what I usually do: Link up with Lauren . 1. I have begun to plan what I am making for Christmas Eve. I like to be well prepared! Who am I kidding? I make the same things every year! 2. This scene appeared outside. There is something beautiful about a fresh fallen snow. 3. I am probably the last person to have tried this but, Starbucks Peppermint Mocha- DELICIOUS! 4. I'm in full on Christmas mode, and it isn't even Thanksgiving yet! Trees are up, and my Nutcrackers are out, so I am good to go! 5. Posts are written and scheduled for next week! Time to get this blog back on track! What did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know! I know this is my first post in a while! That problem will be fixed on Monday with new posts!!

Image It is Friday! Whoo! :) A beautiful Fall Friday! I'm linking up with Lauren like I usually do! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. Today I am going out to dinner with one of my old college roommates and her fiancee!! I cannot wait, because I haven't seen her in FOREVER!! 2. My teaching schedule is going to be crazy the next 2 weeks so I have been busy writing posts ahead! 3. I had a conversation with one of my other college roommates about Nick Jonas. We were amazed at how well he's..."aged." You get what I'm saying? 4. I have been back from vacation for 1 week today, and I think I have seen 2 days of sunshine since then. I think the weather is preparing me for the upcoming winter season. 5. I need to get back to my healthy eating ways. I start a 5 day clean eating challenge on Monday. How has your week been? I'd love to hear from you, leave me a comment and let me know!

So, so, so glad it is Friday! I felt like this week would never end!! What about you? I am linking up with Lauren like I always do on Friday's! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. The Pirates unfortunately lost in the Wildcard game. However, it was really neat to see how excited everyone was about playoff baseball in the 'Burgh! 2. The QVC trip is all paid for and ready to go! I CANNOT wait!! I'm obsessed with that channel! Image 3. I ordered some items online, and one of them is a tunic. I can't wait to get this because I have several outfits planned around this one top! Do you do this too? 4. The Fall TV lineup has been on point lately! Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. have been incredible , and I really like How to Get Away with Murder. 5. Lastly, the series finale of Farm Kings is tonight. :( However, just because they won't be on my TV screen, they have the chance to be on my computer screen. They started an indiegogo campaign to continue thei...

I'm super excited that today is Friday! Lots of things are going on and I can't wait! I'm linking up with Lauren as always! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. My best friend from college is coming to visit me today! So excited! Shopping and dinner are our plans! 2. Don't forget to watch #FarmKings tonight! 3. My aunt and some of her friends and I are going to tour QVC again in November! I had a blast the last time we went! 4. In yoga, we worked on meditation and quieting our mind. I definitely needed this because my mind has been going a mile a minute lately! 5. It has been one year since my sweet girl Sunshine crossed the rainbow bridge. I miss her every day. So what did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know! I'd love to hear from you!

Happy Friday everyone!! It appears that Fall has arrived, at least temporarily! That makes me happy. I'm linking up with Lauren as I usually do! 1. Did anyone watch last weeks episode of #FarmKings? I mean, I was a puddle of mush after watching Elizabeth's wedding. There is a new episode on tonight! Watch with me! 2. I went out to dinner with my grandparents last night, and it was nice to get some soup! 3. I am down 21 pounds since I started my weight loss journey!! I am PUMPED! I still have more to go! 4. Blogs are all planned for next week, I just have to write and schedule them! Image 5. I watched Saving Mr. Banks recently, and I really enjoyed it! Tom Hanks does a fabulous job of being Walt Disney! So what did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Aren't you glad it is Friday? I am! So this week went fast, and I know next week will be the slowest week ever! It just is after two 4 day weeks. I'm linking up with Lauren as usual! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. First of all, it was a 4 day week, and that is always a good thing. 2. I've done some updates to my blog! You may notice the new "You may also like" section, and you can now follow my blog on Bloglovin'! 3. Since my other soap operas have went off air, I have been watching a lot of General Hospital. I really like it, and Ryan Carnes, the actor who plays Lucas tweeted me. Turns out, he went to Duke and was in the band. He just became my new favorite person! (I'm sorry that graphic is SO L ARGE!) Mandii ‏ @ mandiiduke Time out. @ RyanCarnes1 went to Duke and was in the band?! He just became my new favorite person! How did I miss this? # loveDuke   Reply     Favorite     More 9:44 PM - 3 Sep 2014 ...

Hello 4 day weekend!! How can it be Labor Day weekend already? Wasn't Summer starting yesterday? Anyway, I am linking up with Lauren as I usually do! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. I've had two sub days already! Looks like the school year is off to a great start! 2. I am glad the schools are off today so I can play with my Birchbox goodies! Especially my Stila palette! 3. I have been busy preparing blogs for you! Keep reading to see what they are! 4. I have already ordered some Christmas presents! I really want to get a jump start on my shopping this year! Plus, I think I know what I want to get most of my family...including my parents! Am I the only one who thinks they are hard to shop for? 5. As crazy as it sounds, I am really looking forward to dressing for Fall. I mean the PSL is already out! (Speaking of, I have never had one before!) What did you love about this week? I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a comment and let me know! Don't f...

Friday, it is a pleasure to see you again. I can't believe that school starts on Monday. What?! This summer has flown by, and hasn't felt like Summer because it has been really chilly here. Apparently this will be the 9th coldest summer or something. Anywho, I'm linking up with Lauren like always! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. Farm Kings. Did you watch the episode last week? Don't forget tonight, 10pm. GAC. I'll be live tweeting again! Follow me ! Use the hashtag #FarmKings 2. I already have 2 sub days scheduled. On the second and fourth days of school. Um, what?! 3. My mom and I have been canning! Pico de gallo , and pasta sauce! It is a lot of work, but in the cold winter I'll be glad we did it! Yum! 4. My bestie and I are planning a get together! I can't wait! 5. I have some blogs scheduled already for next week! They are some great reviews of products I have been trying lately! So what did you like about this week? How are you spe...

I'm sorry for the lack of a post yesterday. Those wedding recaps took much longer than I thought. I will either post it tomorrow or Monday. Keep your eyes peeled. I'm linking up with Lauren as usual today! This is going to be a Farm Kings edition because their 4th season starts TONIGHT on GAC at 10pm!! 1. The time that I met them during their Fall Festival! They are so unbelievably nice! 2. They look like this with their shirts off. 3. Farm Kings grow local food, farm to table. You know what is in your food!! 4. They have expanded to having a Freedom Farms Sandwich Shop as well! 5. So are you going to watch? I would if I were you! As per usual, I will be LIVE TWEETING the show! Make sure to follow me!! I'm  @mandiiduke ! Don't forget to use the hashtag #FarmKings when you're tweeting!! So where are my Farm Kings fans at? Leave me a comment and let me know if you will be watching with me tonight!

So glad it is Friday! I'm linking up with Lauren as I usually do! Here is what I loved about this week! No pictures again this week...      :( 1. I have a wedding to go to today and tomorrow! Thanks for the dress advice! 2. My mom and I ended up making 8 different batches of cookies for these weddings we are going to. 3. I an going to try to be really good at these weddings eating wise. I don't want to lose all of the hard work I've put in to this point! 4. I have really started to plan some Fall outfits. Fall is becoming my second favorite season! 5. I can't wait to share some of the blog posts I have predrafted for you! You will just have to keep reading to find out what they are!! How was your week? Leave me a comment and let me know what you loved about this week!

This week has flown by! Next week will as well, as it is crazy busy! A picture-less H54F post today!I'm linking with Lauren , and here is what I loved about this week! 1. Last night, I met with the fitness group I'm a part of! It was so fun seeing everyone in real life, and not on Facebook! 2. I have 2 weddings next week! It will be a super busy weekend! 3. I have yet to decide what I want with my Birchbox points! I want the most bang for my buck! 4. I have started dreaming for Fall! Mainly because I found a few outfits I want to buy! 5. The next two weeks blog posts are going to be really fun! I can't wait for you to read them! What did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!

It is a gorgeous Friday in PA today! I'm linking up with Lauren , as usual! Here is what I loved about this week! 1. My mom and I made zucchini rollatini. I cannot wait to dig in and eat them! 2. Is anyone else in a Bachelorette pool with their friends and family? I am! I had Chris S. (LOVE him!) 3. You should definitely head on over to my Chloe and Isabel pop up ! There are some fun things going on over there! One of my friends just won $25 off her purchase! What?! 4. Posts are being planned for the upcoming months! I can't wait to share them with you! 5. I'm heading out to get my workout in! What did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Friday is here! It is a gorgeous day outside and the perfect temperature. Here is what I loved about this week! 1. I already got part of my workout in! (Which is why this post is late, haha!) 2. I still have to go shopping to get a dress for my cousin's wedding in a few weeks! 3. I have some exciting posts planned for October! (Yes, October!) 4. I am going through my yearly struggle to decide how to redeem my Birchbox points. I always like to get the most for my money. Any suggestions? 5. I'm thinking about signing up for another 5k! As always, thanks to Lauren for the link up! What was your favorite part of this week? Leave me a comment and let me know, I'd love to hear from you!

It is a nice, summery, PA day today! This week has gone really fast, at least I think so! I'm linking up with Lauren , and here is what I loved about this week! Image 1. My first 5k is tomorrow. I'm both excited and nervous! 2. QVC and Hallmark Channel have been doing a lot of Christmas in July this week. I have loved watching the movies on Hallmark, and lusting after the deals on the Q! Image 3. I got stung by a bee on Wednesday. My whole leg swelled up, and I ended up taking 2 Benedryl before I went to bed. It was much better the next day! 4. Tuesday, the weather was so strange here. Half of the sky was sunny, and the other half was dark and rainy. There were some beautiful rainbows though! 5. I have some posts already drafted for next week! I think you will like them! How has your week been? I'd love to hear from you, leave me a comment and let me know!

Image Happy 4th of July! My aunt says that once the 4th hits, summer is over. I disagree, but I definitely want to savor Summer! I know. I have been a terrible blogger this past week. I let the busyness of Summer get to me. However, that will change next week! As usual, I am linking up with Lauren , here is what I loved about this week! 1. The car was reading 101 degrees outside. Mix that with crazy humidity and you have yourself a PA summer! 2. My neighbor's graduation party is tomorrow. I used to babysit her and her sisters, so that makes me feel really old. 3. Stay tuned for a link up to show you what is on my menu for today! 4. My first 5k is 1 week from Saturday! 5. My family and I are starting to plan for a trip to the beach. I hope we can go this year!! What did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Whoo! It is Friday!! The weather has been turning around and it is finally getting nice again. Not humid or rainy like it has been for most of this week. I'm linking up with Lauren like usual, and here is what I am loving about this week! 1. I used my small curling wand for the first time in a long time, and I loved the results! I snapped a picture to document my good hair day! 2. I am starting to add PiYo into my workout routine. It is a combo of pilates and yoga, and looks like it can get pretty intense. 3. I watched the NBA Draft last night, and was excited to see 2 of my beloved Duke players get drafted! Good luck to Jabari, and Rodney! 4. Can you believe the 4th of July is almost here? I sure can't! 5. I have been making hot mint tea with fresh mint from the garden...SO GOOD! What have you loved about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!

It is Friday! Unfortunately, I have been suffering with allergies this past week and I have had a sore throat off and on. It is a a major bummer. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my allergies break soon. As usual, I'm linking up with Lauren ! Anyway, here is what I loved about this week! 1. I picked up these BEAUTIFUL strawberries from a local Amish man. They are delicious, and need no sugar at all! 2. Did  you see my completed Summer Projects so far? I am loving the results! I have a few more areas I want to tackle, so I will make sure you see those too! 3. I am well aware that I have a slight obsession with lip products. They are my drug of choice. 4. Today is the first day this week where I woke up and it wasn't raining. Sunshine is always good to wake up to! 5. I am signed up for a 5k! I'm definitely walking it, but it should be a super fun time!! What did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!

It is Friday! Whoo!!! I'm linking up with Lauren , like I usually do! Here is what was great about this week! 1. Today is the last day of school. Even though I am a substitute, I had over 80 days this year, so the end of school means the end of my work time too! I've had some different experiences this year...like the time I had to give PSSA's to 8th graders, even though I am only certified to teach K-6. 2. I actually started this blog on Sunday...outside...in 90 degrees. It was heavenly. I'm sure I will be doing much more blogging like this during the Summer. 3. My neighbor that I used to babysit is graduating today! Oh goodness, I am old! 4. Next week, I am going to attempt to make my first white pizza. I will fill you in on the recipe if it is good! 5. Tomorrow is the yearly Amish benefit auction! I will be having a donut. #cheatmeal How was your week? I'd love to know about it! Leave me a comment !

I've done it again. #badblogger I can't wait until school is out and I have free time to write, photograph, and post my blogs! As usual, I am linking up with Lauren ! Here are my thoughts about the week! 1. It's Friday, and for that I am very grateful! 2. I am getting my hair cut tomorrow! I'm keeping my length, but I might add a few extra layers to give me more volume! I can't wait! My hair has been especially knotty when I get out of the shower. 3. I ordered new contacts and glasses from Wal-Mart Vision Center. I've had really good luck with them! 4. Did any of you catch the premier of The Night Shift on Tuesday? I think this will be a good replacement for me until Chicago Fire comes back on! 5. I am very much looking forward to sleeping in! What did you love about the week? Leave me a comment and let me know! I'd love to hear from you!

I apologize in advance for the over-use of exclamation points.  I am SO excited that today is Friday! It seems like this week has dragged on forever. I am very much looking forward to the 3 day weekend. I'm linking up with Lauren as I usually do! Here is what I loved about this week! Image 1. My cousin's bridal shower is on Sunday. She's getting married in August! I can't wait to see everyone, I love weddings! 2. My mom and I loved our yoga classes so much we signed up for another 3 sessions! 3. I am kind of bummed my shows are over until Fall. I'm not sure I can wait until then!! 4. Did I mention that I'm glad today is Friday? 5. I'm going to try really hard to schedule my blogs for the next few weeks. What did you love about this week? Leave me a comment and let me know!