Penny's Passion: Five on Friday - January 23, 2015

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Five on Friday - January 23, 2015

This has been a busy, busy work week for me -- but one that has been rewarding at the same time.  I have to admit, though, getting home to lay on the couch and relax is looking very good about now!  My weekending post on Monday could potentially highlight some pretty chill activities.

Let's take a look at what I'm loving this week on my Five on Friday.

1.  Skeem Roller Ball
I have two new loves going on with this one product -- the Skeem Flower Market roller ball.  Number one love -- this is my first roller ball perfume (I know, where have I been!).  This little gem fits great in my purse and when I want to refresh my scent I can just whip it out -- no fuss, no muss.  Number two love -- the scent itself.  It's a little bit jasmine and a little bit rose blossoms with a side of cedar.  You must smell this fragrance!  I might have been caught a couple times this week smelling my wrist.  Thanks, Tracy, for gifting me this new love.

roller ball, Flower Market, perfume

2.  Sensi Thermostat
Never thought I would be so impressed with my thermostat that I'd want to blog about it, but it's happened.  Our new sleek design Sensi wifi thermostat has truly impressed Eric and me so much we can't stop telling people about it.  This programmable thermostat was a breeze to install (seriously easy -- Eric did it by himself in a matter of minutes) and both of us are enjoying have an app on our phones to control the temperature in our house.  The stats say you can save up to 30% in energy costs and if last month was an indicator, I believe it.   We don't have to program the thermostat and hope our schedule doesn't change.  You can just adjust the temperature setting remotely.  So if we're at dinner and it runs longer than we thought, our furnace isn't running away at home wasting money.  We simply turn it up when we know we're on our way and -- ta da -- it's warm by the time we get there.  Interested in getting one?  You can buy one HERE.
                                     Sensi wifi thermostat, wifi thermostat, thermostat, programmable thermostat
3.  Dark Chocolate Pomegranate
Have you tried these Brookside balls of joy?!?  Oh.My.Goodness.  They are just the right amount of sweet.  I love the description Brookside has on their website about their products:  Exotic flavors artfully blend to create the ultimate chocolate experience.  Pair them with fine food and drink. Celebrate special moments every day.  Savor the sophistication.  

                                                  pomegranate flavor, Brookside

4.  National Handwriting Day
Did you know today was National Handwriting Day?  Well, January 23 has been National Handwriting Day since 1977.  This particular day has been set aside to celebrate writing on real paper with pens and pencils because it's John Hancock's birthday -- clever, don't you think.  So, in honor of National Handwriting Day, I'd like to show you some adorable note cards by one of my favorite designers Katie Daisy.  Aren't they just the cutest things?!?  I've admired her designs on Etsy for a while and was so excited to hear you can now buy some of her line at Barnes & Noble.  So come on everybody -- let's write a note to someone special in our lives.

                                          Be Filled with Joy Boxed Note Card Set of 10, Katie Daisy notecards

5.  Best Friend Humor

                        Only your best friend understands that when you say "I saw my boyfriend today" you are referring to the hot guy that has no clue you exist.

Hope you guys have a great weekend!  Monday will be here before you know it, so get out there and do something fun.  Oh, and hey -- don't forget to register to win the giveaway I'm participating in right now for a Tarte Tartelette Palette.  You are enter HERE.

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28 comments:

  1. Found your blog from Jenny Evolution. What a great list. I love Brookside chocolates and we also have a Nest thermostat which is similar to yours and it is so much fun and easier to use than the old programmable ones. Have a great weekend.

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  2. Brookside chocolate. Seriously at risk of ruining my gorgeous wedding gown by gorging on these the morning of, I promise you ;)

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  3. The Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate are one of my favorites! They are super addicting - cannot just have a few!

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  4. Very cool! I had no idea today is National Handwriting Day. Mine is atrocious. It's really bad since I almost never write down anything with a pen anymore. It's all typed!

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  5. Haha yes to the best friend ecard. So true!

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  7. I need one of those thermostats. I am constantly forgetting to turn the heat down when I leave.

    Sarah
    Midwest Darling

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  8. Funny to say that but that thermostat is right up my husbands alley!! Hope you have a great weekend!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  9. Thanks for the heads up on National Handwriting Day! I try to send handwritten letters/notes out every month - and people respond so well to handwritten correspondence because it is such a rarity! I'm off to check Instagram for #NationalhandwritingDay - I bet there are some pretty pics!

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  10. love, love those dark chocolate covered pomegranate seeds! Have you tried the blueberry ones? So good.

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  11. Your Friday faves are awesome! Love that pomegranate dark chocolate :)

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  12. I love the best friend humor! I have a friend that I always send silly ecards to! Those dark chocolate pomegranates sound so good!

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  13. That last ecard is the story of my life with my best girlfriends and I ;-)

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  14. I have seen the dark chocolate pomegranate multiple times lately. I'm so nervous to try them, though!

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  15. Yes, your best friend humor is just too cute! I never heard of this Five on Friday. Is it any Five or just these? I never heard of Chocolate Pomegranate... then again anything with chocolate on it is good. hehehehe Have a great weekend.

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  16. That thermostat is what appeals to me. And I know my husband would like a gadget like that.

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  17. I love rollerball perfumes too! They're just so handy. And those dark chocolate pomegranate look so addicting, I've tried the mangosteen ones and love them!

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  18. I wanna try Brookside Chocolate ( haven't tried it, ever ). Dark Chocolate + Pomegranate seem to be a good combination. I remember the roller ball perfume from when I was a kid but then for some reason it started to be MIA. It was a huge hit from way before - glad to see that it's making a comeback.

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  19. I love rollerball perfumes, I have three myself. Handwriting Day is a great concept, I used to be a snail mailer and still love everything handwritten :)

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  20. That perfume sounds awesome! I've been looking for a small perfume to stash in my purse.....it would be perfect!

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  21. I love that best friend humor! It definitely takes a special friend to be on that kind of level with you :)

    Stopping by from Five on Friday!

    xx

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  22. I love chocolate and fruit! Thanks for stopping by and linking up!

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  23. I love Brookside Chocolates. I love ecards. They make my day. Thanks for linking up to High Five For Friday!

    Della@Della Devoted
    delladevoted.blogspot.com

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  24. I get the chocolate poms all the time. They are one of my favorite treats. And the kids are always asking for them.

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  25. These are all great things indeed. I would love to have a thermostat like this with an app. and the chocolate covered pomegranate I have bought which I love. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Great list! I'm loving the thermostat! I looked at one of these a few years ago and just kept procrastinating. I think I like this model even better. Thanks for sharing - yes, it's possible to get this excited over a thermostat find...LOL

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  27. Pomegranate is great, but I really do like to smother my healthy treats in chocolate so I'll have to try those...

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  28. I love the Skeem roller ball. It is also my favorite roller ball perfume. Brookside dark chocolate pomegranate is too die for. By far my favorite snack right now. What a great five on Fridays this week! I will have to try the sensi thermostat as I need a new one. Thank you so much for sharing your favorite things.

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