Who's Excited?!?!

I was in a Dunkin Donuts over the weekend and saw a sign that said K Cups Coming Soon! I'm so excited that Dunkin Donuts will finally have K Cups for the Keriug!!! I think they will be only sold in stores so I will have to stock up. Anyone else as excited as me! I LOVE Dunkin Donuts coffee so sorry to Green Mountain Breakfast Blend and Coffee People's Coffee Shop blend because you've been replaced. Has anyone seen them for sale yet?

Favorite Thing #220 - Skinny Girl Margarita

This weekend my girlfriend introduced me to Skinny Girl Margarita and it instantly became my favorite drink for the summer. It's so refreshing and exactly what I want on a hot day. It's the perfect low calorie cocktail during bikini season. The drink is a little strong so I put in a little Sprite/7-up to cut it...that and a squeeze of lime and it's good to go. In the DC area it's a hard drink to find so I definitely plan on stocking up when I can find it. This summer you can find me on my deck enjoying a glass...or two. :)

Homemade Skinny Vanilla Lattes

If you'd ask Hubby he would say I'm addicted to Starbuck's Skinny Vanilla Lattes. I absolutely LOVE them and I'm very excited because now I can make them at home. For Christmas Hubby got me the Keurig Milk Frother. As soon as my espresso K-Cups come in, I'm going to try my hand at being a barista and make some lattes. I'll let you know how it goes.

Starbucks Promotion

Starting tomorrow through Sunday, Starbucks are offering BOGO on select drinks from 2-5pm. The drinks included in this promotion are: Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread latte, Eggnog Latte, Caramel Brulee Frappuccino, and the Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino.

Thanks to Fantabulously Frugal for the heads up!

Also you can get exclusive offers from Starbucks when you text 12DAYS to 29943 to sign up for the12 days of Sharing promotion!

New Favorite Keurig Flavors

This is one of my go to coffees during the week. Most days I need a "wake up call" and this Coffee People blend does just the trick!

I picked this seasonal Autumn Harvest Blend because it got great reviews and I wanted something "fall" to drink on weekend mornings. This was the perfect pick!

I'm normally not a big fan of flavored coffee but I do love all things pumpkin so I thought I try Green Mountain's seasonal Pumpkin Spice. It's not as good as Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte but it's a good substitute.

Favorite Thing #179 - Honest Tea's Peach White Tea

I pretty much only drink water (I'm not a big soda drinker) but when I don't I usually drink Honest Tea's Peach White Tea. It's my favorite!!! It's so refreshing and not too sweet. Honest Tea is a local company (out of Bethesda, MD) that was started in 1998. Their products can be found in all the local grocery stores. I have a hard time finding this particular product so I just ordered a case of it from GoodJuice.org and it ended up being cheaper than what I pay in the grocery store.
I still love and wear Favorite Thing #79 - Enzo Angiolini Svieta. I can't wait to break these pumps out when the weather starts to get warm. They are definitely one of my favorites. They are only available at a few places. I found them on Amazon for $49.99 (almost half of what I paid).

It's back!!!!!

Favorite Thing #71 is back at Starbucks. It was back yesterday but I didn't get any because I had already had a Dunkin Donuts coffee. I am however thoroughly enjoying one today....and will be for the rest of the fall/winter. :)

Thanks to Chanel Fashionista for the picture.

Favorite Thing #171 - Cuisinart DLC-2 Mini Prep Plus Food Processor

This was probably one of the best things that I could have ever registered for. Favorite Thing #171 - Cuisinart Mini Prep is amazing. I swear I use it at least once a week. It's the perfect size to chop vegetables for when I make spaghetti sauce, Portuguese macaroni, etc. Clean up is easy because everything can go in the dishwasher. And since its just me and Hubby, I've never needed anything bigger. Here are some details about this fine appliance -

• 250-watt food processor with 3-cup plastic work bowl
• Chops and grinds with patented reversible stainless-steel blade
• Simple push-button control panel; durable, yet lightweight plastic body
• Dishwasher-safe bowl and lid for quick cleanup; spatula included
• Measures approximately 8 by 5 by 9 inches; 18-month limited warranty

I can't wait for fall to get here so that I can have yummy Favorite Thing #71 - Pumpkin Spice Latte. Oh they are soo yummy. Only a couple months till September.

Favorite Thing #170 - Dunkin Dounts Coffee

Lately I just can't get through a morning without a cup of coffee and my favorite coffee (and Favorite Thing #170) is Dunkin Donuts. I brew it almost every morning and bring it to work with me. On days when I want to treat myself I will stop at the Dunkin Donuts by my office and buy a cup there. For some reason it always tastes better at the store (probably because they use fatty cream instead of half/half or skim milk like me). What's your favorite coffee?



Nothing tastes better in the summer time then a bowl of Favorite Thing #70 - Gifford's Cookies & Cream ice cream. Gifford's has been around the DC area FOREVER and have some of the best ice cream. I've been good this year and only had it a couple of times and it was sooo tasty!

Favorite Thing #135 - Water w/ Lemon

This is an odd favorite thing I know but I just love a glass of water with a slice of lemon. It's so refreshing. I used to only drink it with lemon at restaurants but I've started buying lemons and drinking it at home as well. Today I even put a lemon slice in my water bottle. Next time you don't feel like drinking water you should try and give it some flavor with a lemon, lime, orange, or cucumber slice.

Still loving and using Favorite Thing #35 - Williams Sonoma Microfiber Mitt. I will admit that I probably never would have bought them if I didn't have a gift card because they were definitely over priced (won an $500 gift card so I was using up the balance). But I am glad that I did get them because they really do work wonders. I wash them every week and they still work great and look and feel like they did when I bought them. I tried finding them online but I couldn't so either they aren't available online or they aren't available anymore.

Merry Scrippsmas!!!

This weekend my husband and I celebrated Scrippsmas...yes Scrippsmas. It occurs every year the weekend before Christmas. My husband and I, his two brothers and wives, and now my little niece get together and celebrate Christmas together. We started this tradition four years ago because every other year we celebrate Christmas with the wives families and this allows us to celebrate with each other every year. This year was at our home. And I of course made Favorite Thing #58 - Sopapilla Cheesecake.


It was a wonderful day and I thought I would share some of my favorite gifts - both which would make great gift ideas for those last minute Christmas shoppers or an upcoming birthday, housewarming, etc. Stirrings Cocktail Connoisseur Set
I love this gift because it is the perfect sampling of drink mixers. Each bottle is 4 oz. and there are eight different types. It includes some of my favorites like Apple and Cosmos and also ones that I've wanted to try Pear and Peach Bellini. Here's a list:

• Apple Martini
• Cosmopolitan
• Margarita
• Mojito
• Pear Martini
• Peach Bellini
• Pomegranate
• Wild Blueberry

Another favorite gift is another water bottle!!! This one is from Klean Kanteen. This was the perfect gift because I decided I really needed two water bottles because when I have one in dishwasher I need another to use. This one is made of recycled stainless steel and keeps my water cold for a long time. I got the 27oz which is the perfect size! Here's a description from the Klean Kanteen website -

Like every Klean Kanteen, the 27 oz bottles is made of 100% recyclable, high-quality, food-grade, stainless steel so it doesn't need a special lining like some other metal bottles. It's completely BPA-free and won't leach toxins or funky flavors into your water, juice, smoothie, or drink of choice. Plus it weighs only 8 oz and is incredibly durable, so you can reuse it for years.

The large-mouth design allows you to pour in big stuff like ice cubes, and makes cleaning your Klean Kanteen as simple as washing it with mild soap and warm water or throwing it in the dishwasher. Yet the slim design fits into just about any cup holder or Kanteen® bike cage. Day after day, year after year, your Klean Kanteen will keep your drinks fresh, crisp and clean tasting.

Favorite Thing #71 - Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Fall is definitely here and in Starbucks everywhere you can find favorite thing #71 - Pumpkin Spice Latte. I am absolutely ADDICTED to this drink. It's sooo tasty!!! It's the perfect fall drink..."a delicious blend of pumpkin and traditional fall spice flavors combined with our signature espresso and freshly steamed milk, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices."