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Happy Friday my peeps! What are you doing this weekend? Right now I’m at BlogHer Food in Austin, TX. If you’re there, be sure to find me!

Should we get started on our tour of random and sugar?

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1. Jordan had a jog-a-thon at school on last week. I decided to run with her. She made it 14 laps, all in a sparkly vest. (Did you expect anything less from her?)

I swear, that girl runs FAST. I was running full speed and she still passed me. Crazy!

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2. Do you like bananas? I certainly love to use them in cooking and baking! Did you know that Dole has kicked off a Summer Peel the Love tour? There’s a banana truck driving cross country and YOU can go see it! I’m going to have a post all about a party with some fun Dole products and recipes coming up soon, but if you happen to be in Sacramento this weekend, June 6-10, you can come out to see the banana truck in action! Check out their complete stop schedules this weekend, and for every weekend on the tour. You know you want a picture with a huge banana truck. I know I do!

3. Want some ice cream?

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I do too.

4. What have you been reading lately? I really enjoyed The Neighbors are Watching by Debra Ginsberg. In my Kindle right now I have Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah, Drinking and Tweeting by Brandi Glanville and I am planning to purchase Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz and Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris (the last Sookie book) for my upcoming trips!

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5. Recently the American Licorice Company sent me some Red Vines. It’s been so long since I had Red Vines, I’d forgotten how awesome they were (and how addicting)! I taught Jordan how to use them as a straw. She was very impressed. I have a feeling regular straws are thing of the past for her.

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6. I just signed up for Stitch Fix for the first time. My first box comes next week. I’m so nervous about if stuff is going to fit. I said I’m a size bigger than at Old Navy, because Old Navy has fun sizing, right? I’ll let you know how it goes! Check them out to sign up for yourself! {That’s a referral link…so thanks for using it!}

7. These Poppy Seed Pretzel Dogs by Mom on Timeout totally made my mouth water. They remind me of my family trip through Amish Country 20 years ago – I ate my weight in pretzels that trip!

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8. How about some Cookie Dough Truffles? And a funny story about my husband being my dad.

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9. I’m loving these stick-on-nails. Have you tried them?

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I’ve used both the Sally Hansen Salon Effects and the Kiss Nail Dress brands. They come in all sorts of fun patterns and colors, and the Kiss ones even have jewels. (I also love the Kiss ones because they come in fingers and toes. Some of the smaller toe ones will fit Jordan!) They stay on for several days and are perfect for traveling, plus you get tons of compliments. I’m wearing the fun sparkly ones at BlogHer this weekend!

10. Want a magic bar?

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11. So there is a slight chance that I may get to visit Chicago this summer! My husband has business there in late July/early August and since this will be his first trip there not in the dead of winter, I told him Jordan and I need to come too. Where should we eat? What should we see?

Have an awesome weekend everyone! I’ll see ya’ on the flip side of Austin. 🙂

Last Updated on August 18, 2022



Dorothy Kern

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  1. Sparkly vests rule!

    Peanut Butter Cheesecake ice cream rules!

    Fun nails rule.

    My life is so boring compared to yours.

  2. What a bad weekend for a heat wave! I would’ve LOVED to have a photo with the banana truck, but standing outside and dripping sweat for hours while I stand in line doesn’t sound too appealing… I even nixed turning on my oven to bake cookies today, and that’s completely unheard of for me — I love baking too much!! Come to think of it though, you probably have just as bad of weather in Texas, if not hotter… So I’ll stop complaining now and go drool over your magic bars again!

      1. That’s the worst! It’s when I see a lot of both of my parents in me… Specifically my hair! My mom has straight, while my dad’s is wavy. The humidity brings out the wavy curls — but only just behind my ears! It’s both hilarious and annoying at the same time. 😉

      2. My daughter’s hair is only curly on the under layer. It’s so strange, especially when it gets humid!

      3. We could be sisters! Only separated by quite a few years… 😉 It’s funny what gene combinations we get from our parents!

  3. Hope you are having so much fun in Austin! I can not wait to hear all about it! I am already SO jealous!

  4. I read yesterday the Ree Drummond was heading to Austin with Marlboro Man and her two boys. Sounds like you all should have a great time. Be sure to share stories. All your followers want to be there with all of you.

  5. Hahahaa I love Jordan running in the sparkly vest also–running fast for 14 laps is impressive. I cannot run, I’ll seriously pass out. Seriously.

    It looks like you’re having oodles of fun in Austin! So jealouuus (or “jelly” as one of our favorite girls would say :P)

  6. I hope you’re soaking it all in in Austin! Can’t wait to hear more about it when you get a chance. I can live vicariously that way 🙂

  7. You absolutely have to have the red velvet French toast at Yolk and a cannoli cupcake from Crumbs!