Fab 5 Friday- Wish List Style

It's that time again! Time to join with Emily and count our tangible, material blessings.

This week, instead of trying to figure out 5 things that made my life more fabulous (mainly because I haven't slowed down enough to notice), I decided to pick 5 things I wish I had to make my life more fabulous. 

1. A personal chef. Enough said. 

2. Chacos! My Freshmen year of college I got a Wal-mart knock off version of these that were awesome! They lasted until 2 summers ago... man I miss those things! I would love to have a pair of these babies. 

3. iPhone. Enough said.

4. A backyard Pool. 

5. Photoshop! 

What makes your wish list??

Fab 5 Friday!

Its time to let you know a few things that made my life a little more fabulous this week! Head to Emily's to see other people's fav fab things!

Here are a few of the things I am loving lately:

1. A Starbucks Caramel Mocha.... yummo!

2. The iPad!!!! No, I didnt suddenly get rich and buy one (I wish!), but my work did get one. So I got to bring the cute thing home and play with it! Its like a lightweight computer screen you can play on anywhere. I liked it alot, but I think I would only like it if it had the 3G not just wireless (the work one just has the wireless). But it was a fun toy to play with! 

3. My back patio: Mr.Pate has worked hard and this area is getting super cute!! Not only do we have the awesome chairs and string lights that recently made my fab 5 list, but he put rocks down in the flower beds and even planted flowers in the window box!! It is the most relaxing, awesome place ever!!! 

4. ZenniOptical: Have you heard of it?? Its an online store where you can get prescription glasses for $8 (+ $4.95 S&H)!! I broke my newest pair of glasses earlier this year, so I finally got around to ordering some more. The glasses I wear occasionally are 2 or 3 prescriptions old, so it will be lovely to upgrade- and for cheap!! I will post pics when the frames come in! 

5. A Few Days in February: This is a short Christy Nockels cd that I got several years ago at a Beth Moore conference. I just recently decided to pop it into the cd player and I am loving it. There is even a post coming soon focused on one of the songs, so be looking forward to it! ha! 

Fab 5 Friday!

Its time to let you know a few things that made my life a little more fabulous this week! Head to Emily's to see other fab things!

1. Pear Glace from Victoria's Secret

It was one of their first scents, and it is still rockin it strong! I love this smell. Its clean and yummy smelling. 

2. String Lights 

Mr.Pate recently convinced me to get string lights for our back patio area. I am sooo glad he did! He got them up this week and they are wonderful! First off, these babies give off a ton of light! Second off, they set such a wonderful mood out there. Third off, they look cool! 

3. Wilson & Fisher™Resin Adirondack Chairs

A few Fridays ago, Emily had this as one of her favs. Mr.Pate and I have really wanted some of these! So when I saw that Big Lots had them for only $15 ($20-$30 at other places I had looked) we were on it! Love them!

4. Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal

My new favorite treat. Mr.Pate and Joey eat them as snacks with no milk (ick), but I love to let them get a little soggy first. Yummo! The Aldi's brand is super good. 

5. Merona® Elvera Demi-Wedge Sandals in Pewter

Mr.Pate picked these out the other day! Ha! They are actually pretty comfy and easy to walk in bc of the wedge. Dressy or casual. I like them. 

Fab 5 Friday

Well its that time again, to pick out 5 things that make our lives just a little more fabulous! Emily started it all, so head over there and see who all's joining in.

1. My DVR. 

Yes, I lived the last four years of my life without cable. It really was not so bad. But now that I have this maybe, man TV watching has gotten sooo much better! Now we can just wait till the show we want to watch is over and fast forward through the commercials! Or the parts we dont like! Hello, Biggest Loser has never gone so fast. This is also a time saver- woo hoo!

2. My Book Light

Yes, its actually a headlight. Kristen gave me the idea to use a headlight when reading at night, and it works wonderfully! Mr.Pate does make fun of me, however. 

3. Criminal Minds

Not a tangible thing, but whatev. I am loving this show, which is weird because i dont like scary stuff and I have nightmares easily. But I watch this while I am working out at lunch and its great. I guess since its broad daylight it doesnt scare me as bad?? It is so suspenseful and helps me not quit working out- I have to see the end of the show! Ha!

4. Fudgsicle

Yummo! The no sugar added ones are 0 pts. for 1!! Woo Hoo!! Its my dessert each night. 

5. .... I have run out of ideas....

How about you???

Fab 5 Friday!

Its time again to join in with Emily and pick out my fav things from this last week! 

1. Starbucks. Duh! It is no secret that mr.pate and I love us some Starbucks! I mean, they do fund some of our living. But I especially love coffee deliveries to the turn around next to Preston (which would be where I work for you nonWKU-ers)! Getting to see my sweet husband for just a second is a wonderful thing in the middle of my work day. This week he even brought my handsome dog! 

2. Books! This week I have been reading reading reading! And I am loving it. I have completed one book, and I am working on a second. 

3. My Hammock! Ok so maybe it doesnt look quite like this, but I just realized I have never taken a picture of it!! So this does the trick!! I laid in the hammock and read this week, and it was glorious. And for the record, mr.pate was doing yard work while I laid...

4. Cover Girl Lash Blast Luxe: Remember how I asked for your help awhile back?? Well my friend Mandy recommended this, and I have been thrilled. It doesnt flake off when I touch my eyes (which i do all day!) and it doesnt clump up. Fabulous! 

5. The Magic Bullet. My mom bought us one of these when we got married, and we use it all the time. Right now we have been using it for fresh fruit smoothies! Yummy and healthy! 

What are some of your favs this week??

Fab 5 Friday!

I am joining in with Emily again and identifying 5 tangible things that made my life just a little more fabulous this week. 

1. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning. Love it! It makes anything yummier. And now they are selling it in this jar, so instead of using several little packets a month I can save money and make this baby stretch awhile. Yay. 

   

2. My Planner! I have a notebook sized one from Target that has cute green, white and black decor inside. As I have mentioned before, I start each work day in my planner. I live by this thing. 

3. This new shirt. I got it at Plato's Closet for $2, its originally from Charlotte Rousse. It is colorful and flowy and makes me feel like Spring! Yay! 

4. The Arc Trainer, by Cybex. Can you tell I work in a gym?? I love this thing. You burn more calories than any other cardio machine and its not painful! Plus this thing has a fan on it, so while I am sweating to death I can get a nice breeze on me. Its my machine of choice right now. 

5. My Teva sandals! These are my favorite pair of shoes from April till October every year. I have the black ones, and I wear those suckers out. Zoey also likes to chew on them, so if you ever see me you should look at how bad mine look! Ha! 

What made your life more fabulous this week??

Fab 5 Friday

I am joining in with Emily again and identifying 5 tangible things that made my life just a little more fabulous this week.

1. A Heart Rate Monitor: Sounds completely weird I know, but I love heart rate monitors! You where this little strap around your chest, right below your bra, and when you get on cardio machines they pick up your heart rate! Why would I care? Well to burn the most calories there is a certain heart rate range you should be in, and I am so lazy that if I didnt have this thing telling me how hard I was working then I would burn like 20 calories in my hour on the machine. So its like my own little personal trainer telling me to push harder.

2. DVR: I love being able to watch my shows whenever its good for me, and in good quality. I used to tape things with the old school VHS, but the sound was always horrid! I also love no commercials!!  It more time efficient! Haha.

3. Fit & Active French Vanilla Creamer: I went the whole month of Feb without this and it was sad times! This is an Aldi's brand creamer that I love love love! It tastes good and it is low sugar and fat free (read: low points). This stuff makes my life fabulous every morning! (Couldn't find a pic, so the closest thing I could find!)

4.Capri Pants:  Yay for Spring! This week's weather was so lovely, I was able to wear capri's for the first time since October. And the good news? They fit me alot better than in October! I even wore a pair of pants I have had for 4 years and never worn bc I bought them wayy too tight (but they were just so cute I had to get them!). Can we say celebration!

5. Kettle Corn Mini Bags: Yummy! They are considered a "filling food" on WW, and they satisfy that sweet craving in the afternoon just right. Only 1 pt people!

So what actual thing made your life amazing this week???

fab 5 friday

emily came up with it. jenny and cheye have jumped on the bandwagon. i am totally joining in.

Fab 5 Friday- Sharing 5 things that make your life just a little more fabulous. Rules: Has to be a real thing, not an emotion or person, etc. 

1. My Coffee Maker: It is the beginning of my day every morning. It completes me. Haha! Love it.

2. My Bed: We have the most comfortable mattress ever, seriously. And usually we have "fam" time on the bed, which consists of me and mr.pate playing with joey on the bed, when we get home each day. Love it!

3. Spinach Artichoke Dip: We have a caterer at our church, and she makes the best Spinach Artichoke dip! This week we helped her cater and I ate my weight in this dip (and no, I didnt count points that day... I get a big FAIL on that). Unfortunately she is one of those people who doesnt use recipes, so she says she cant really tell me how to do it myself... maybe thats a good thing?

4. My MacBook: I am really too in love with my little macbook, but whats a girl to do? It was this week last year that I ordered mr.pate & I's macbooks, and I have never regretted this purchase for a sec. I love not having virus software junk going on but still feeling safe to surf the net. I love that I dont have to wait on my slow as Christmas Dell anymore (though it served me well during its 4 year service). And I just love the layout of a mac. 

5. Bumble & Bumble Hair Thickening Spray: This is a total splurge product for me, and I usually never use any hair products (I dont even own hair spray), but this product is awesome! It gives my way-too-straight-and-flat-hair some lift and volume. I love it. 

There you have it. What are your favorite things this week??