10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. New books

2. Silence by Marshemello ft. Khalid

3. Cooler weather

4. Going for walks during the evening

5. Finding out that Mari Andrew has a new book coming out on March 9, 2021

6. Reading

7. Pa' Ti by Jennifer Lopez & Maluma

8. Organizing my creative space

9. American Assassin

10. Playing video games with John

What made you happy this week?

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Our staycation

2. Getting better at navigating the boys' digital learning website

3. Reading

4. Seeing leaves on the ground 

5. Target

6. New scrapbook and art supplies finally arriving in the mail

7. My bed

8. John's sweater

9. My Mami

10. Ice cold mango lemonade 

What made you happy this week?

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Crayola Colors of the World

Happy Monday! I'm sure you may know that I'm a big fan of Crayola. Crayola has a new line called Colors of the World, and I'm so excited about it. This new line has 24 global skin tone crayons. I love that this new line lets everyone (especially children) represent themselves in their artwork.

I love that Crayola is promoting the importance of inclusion and self-expression. I remember when I was a kid, we didn't have a product like Crayola's Colors of the World. We just had to use "peach" or "brown". The 24 crayons in this line were created to reflect the 40 global skin tones. The box has color panels and the names listed so that kids can find the shade that best represents themselves. This collection not only features a 24 count box of crayons, but also a 32 count box of crayons. The 32 count box of crayons has the 24 global skin tone crayons, 4 hair, and 4 eye color crayons. The 32 count box is perfect for making a self-portrait.

The boys and I have been having a blast making self-portraits with these crayons. It's been so much fun using the Colors of the World line with Crayola's original products like their regular crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Crayola was so kind enough to send us a few products from their Crayola Project line. The Crayola Project line is perfect for school projects, arts and crafts, and homework.

Overall, I highly recommend Crayola's Colors of the World collection. I love that this collection was created to promote diversity, inclusion, and self-expression. It's a perfect addition to Crayola's other lines and collections.


Have you tried Crayola's Colors of the World crayons? 

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Disclosure: I did receive these products for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own. As always, I only recommend products and services that I have personally used.

10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Bang! by AJR

2. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

3. Cheesecake

4. @omgitschelseaofficial's Instagram and Blog

5. Tether Me by Galleaux

6. Key & Peele videos

7. Halloween candy

8. Cold Little Heart by Michael Kiwanuka

9. The leaves are changing colors (A hint of fall)

10. Cooler weather in the mornings (Another hint of fall)

What made you happy this week?

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If You and I Had Coffee

If you and I had coffee...

We'd meet at a little coffee shop. We'd most likely order some Pumpkin Spice Lattes or some other fall-related beverage. We'd also order some pastries because I currently have zero self-control when it comes to baked goods. I've been devouring all sorts of pumpkin and apple-flavored treats. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin cream cheese muffins, apple cider donuts...don't judge me. Then we'd go for a walk because the weather is absolutely amazing. It's not too hot and is a sign that fall is almost here.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd ask how you are holding up. The damn virus has really affected everyone. I'd ask you what your thoughts are on digital learning. I'd ask, how are you and your kids (or nieces, nephews, grandkids, etc.) are doing?

I'd ask what are you doing to cope during this time. What is bringing you comfort? I'd tell you that I hope you're doing well and that I am always here if you want to talk.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I am considering signing up for Medium and am thinking about pitching some of my essays and pieces. I'm really nervous, but this is something that I have been thinking about for a very long time. I think it's time.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I've been really inspired by the Positivity Passport Challenge on Instagram. It's such a simple challenge and an easy way to journal. You can check out some of my pages here, here, and here.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I'm so glad that we were able to meet up and catch up. I'd tell you that I can't wait until our next coffee date.

What would you tell me?

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Dinner from The Marietta Pizza Company

2. Buying new books for the boys

3. Catching up on Lucifer

4. Naps

5. New memory keeping/scrapbooking supplies

6. Oreo cheesecake

7. Serenity by Bath & Body Works

8. Justin's peanut butter cups

9. Cozy blankets

10. Listening to new music

What made you happy this week?

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September Goals

Happy Tuesday! It's a new month, and I'm so excited! Most importantly, it's almost autumn, and I can just feel my energy coming back. I really do come alive during fall.

Last month was a hectic month. My boys started digital learning, and it's been a little challenging. The website would crash...sometimes for hours. However, my sons' teachers are absolutely amazing, and I'm so grateful for them.

This month, I'm looking forward to getting used to digital learning, celebrating John's birthday, and writing a lot more. I'm also looking forward to autumn and everything that comes with it. I can't wait for cooler weather, comfy and cozy blankets, all the pumpkin spice lattes (I've already had some, but whatever), watching scary movies, and reading a lot of books.

Before I continue to ramble about my love of fall, let's recap on my goals for August and check out my new goals for September.

Recap of August Goals

• Read five books: I read a lot in August. I've been trying to finish several books that I started reading months ago while also reading some new books. I really have to stop reading new books when I've already got several books that I have to finish reading. 

• Work in my journal: This was a fail. I mainly worked in my Positivity Passport and not nearly enough in my "regular" journal. However, since my Positivity Passport is still considered a journal, I guess it can technically be a pass. Yes? No? Maybe so?

• Publish one personal piece for the blog: This was a fail. I've just been so busy with getting the boys and myself adjusted to digital learning that this goal was kind of forgotten. I'm hoping to accomplish this goal in September. I even rejoined Illuminate and I'm sure the monthly prompts and challenges will help inspire me.

• Work in my Positivity Passport: I've been having so much fun working in this little journal. I even purchased a couple more for some other projects. I plan on using one for my 30 Days of Lists journal.

• Try 1 new recipe: This was a fail. At this point, I don't even have an excuse. I just keep forgetting. Maybe I should put this goal on my meal plan whiteboard that's hanging on my fridge...that I haven't used...in a while. 

September Goals

• Read 5 books

• Work in my journal

• Work on 30 Days of Lists

• Publish one personal piece for the blog

• Finish my Positivity Passport journal

• Try 1 new recipe

What are your goals for September?

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