Five Loves on Friday

Happy Friday, friends!  I've got some fun things to share plus a couple mini hauls for you too!  So, let's get right to it!  Five Loves time!

One // Princess Completed Driver's Ed!

She's an artist, so I thought it fitting to turn her photo into art care of Prisma.

This girl rocked all 40+ hours of driving in various conditions and settings, and the 30 hours of course work, quizzes, and passed the final test with flying colors!  Before she first sat behind that steering wheel I thought it would be terrifying to ride with one of my children while they learned to drive.  I'm thrilled to say now, that I am beyond impressed with her incredible skill, confidence, and ability!  She's driven countless times on the interstate, merging into high traffic.  She's learned to drive in Midwestern winter weather.  Roads/drives known for stressing out people my age she has no difficult maneuvering.  I could not be more proud of her!  Her sixteenth birthday isn't until later this year, so she doesn't have her license quite yet.  She's completely ready for that day and now has her Driver's Ed certificate of completion in hand!

Two // I Made My Own Popsugar Must Have Box!

I love receiving Popsugar Must Have boxes.  You never know what will be inside which adds to the excitement.  However, sometimes it can lead to disappoint.  I paid $40 for this?!  So, when Popsugar offered a deal where you could purchase items that they've had in previous boxes individually and "create your own Popsugar box", I couldn't resist!  The prices were a bit crazy to me, but they ran a deal where if you bought $100 worth of items you would score 75% off and free shipping.  This essentially made it $25 for $100 worth of merch.  How could I pass that up?  I ended up with about $110 worth of items making my cart.  Once the discount was applied I paid less than what a regularly priced Popsugar Must Have box costs.  Bargain!  Most Popsugar boxes have one really high priced item in there.  I went with smaller things, but love all my purchases so I think it was worth the price tag!  

*At this point all items in the Popsugar shop are showing as "sold out".  If they were still running the promotion I'd absolutely link the offer here for you to check out too. ;)

Wanna see what I got?  

Fantastic!  You know I love sharing a haul with y'all!

Christian Lacroix Paris Paseo Sticky Note Folio

The folio itself, with embossing and gold detailing, is super stylish!  Sometimes it's just fun to have pretty things, isn't it? The sticky notes inside will definitely be put to use too. ;)

Flint Lint Roller

This is actually an item that I have received in a Popsugar box recently, but it can't hurt to have a back up/one for my bag!  It's oh so handy!  You twist the bottom to use the lint rolling paper.  When not in use it stays in it's lovely packing.  I cannot tell you how much use I have already gotten out of mine.  If you're in need of a lint roller, I highly recommend this one!  I've also seen them at Walmart in a variety of colors.  Not that that matters, but like I said, it's fun when useful things come in pretty packaging!

House of Pom Emoji Cocktail Napkins

I just thought these cloth cocktail napkins were too cute!  I look forward to using them out on our deck this summer!

Knock Knock "Are You Ready?" Compact

"Are you ready ... for your close-up?"

I've been in need of a compact for my purse and this one was too cute to resist!  The top mirror is magnified and the bottom is a typical mirror.  

The Makeup Eraser Mini

I haven't used this yet, but from reviews I've read I'm hopeful it'll be an amazing tool for makeup removal!  In my favorite color too.  This had to be in there!

NCLA Born on the 4th Nail Lacquer

{NCLA Born on the 4th}

The first thing I thought of when I saw this nail lacquer was how much fun my girls and I would have doing festive manis for the 4th this summer!  Sparkle and patriotism in a bottle.  Yes, please and thank you!

Sunnylife Inflatable Swan Drink Holder

Truth be told, this was the first item in my cart!  I just thought it was too cute!  I can hardly wait to toss this in our pool this summer with some floating refreshments inside!

Winky Lux Lip Pill in Bunny

{Lip Pill in Bunny via Winky Lux}

This is another item that I'd received in a previous Must Have box.  I love the shade, the packaging, everything!  Online they sell for $14 and I scored it for around $4.  Even though I still have a full tube, when you find a color you love at that kind of discount it's a pretty irresistible purchase!

Stowaway Cosmetics Dawn to Dusk Palette

{Dawn to Dusk Eye Palette via Stowaway}

I wish I could tell you what I think of this palette in action, but I've yet to use it.  It'll make a favorites post if it's worthy. ;)

Three // My Newest Addiction:  Loaded Curly Fries from Arby's

I tried the loaded curly fries on Arby's 2/$5 menu this week and oh my goodness were they so good!  I mean, curly fries, cheese sauce, real bacon, and ranch, how could they not be?!  I may need an intervention.  Send help, and napkins. ;)

Four // Children's Place 75% off Haul

As long as Little One will fit into The Children's Place clothing, I will be shopping there!  So much cuteness at itty bitty prices.  This week I ordered such fun pieces and they arrived just a couple days later.  Check out the adorableness!

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Any guesses what she and I had in mind when we chose that first pink polka dotted fabulousness for her?  If you're picturing Minnie Mouse ears and a Mickey ice cream bar as its accessories then you know us well!  Stay tuned later this year for pics of her posing on Main Street in this cuteness!  The TACO' CLOCK tee glows in the dark!  So fun!  If only they sold adult sizes. ;)  Lastly (pictured anyway, I did get another lit'l box from there but those are Valentine's gifts so I'm keeping them off the blog  just in case she sees this :)), this perfectly twirly pink hearted sweetheart of a dress will be my littlest Valentine's attire for Heart Day next week!  So, so cute!  ...and did I mention I ordered it all during a 75% off sale?!  *happy sigh!*  Oh, how I love a fantastic deal!

Five // Sharing These Made My Week!

I can't resist wrapping up this loves post up with three things I've shared this week that made my heart so happy it could burst!  One is a trip report of my favorite birthday ever!  What an incredible day that was and recapping it for you guys was too much fun!  Second, a post about marriage, one of the greatest blessings of my life.  Lastly, my favorite craft tutorial along with a love story from when my husband and I were just teenagers.  *Swoon!*  If you missed any of these I'd love it if you'd pop over there next! ...

Adventure is out there!

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Trip Report Tuesday: California Day 4 // My Epic Birthday Hike at Yosemite National Park

Marriage Matters

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Keeping My Marriage Strong

My Love Story Written in Wildflowers

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Flower Pen Bouquet Tutorial & Love Story Written in Wildflowers

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