Penny's Passion: Five on Friday - August 7, 2015

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Five on Friday - August 7, 2015

We've made it to Friday!  Ready for a weekend?  I know I sure am!  This has been a fun week.  It is Downtown Restaurant Week in St. Louis and we've been fortunate enough to eat at two establishments.  There were so many great places to choose from I think I could have easily dined out every night.

This weekend we're headed back to my home town for the Old Settlers Picnic.  It's always so much fun.  Just peek at what's on the agenda:

Notice this is the 134th year for this event.  One hundred and thirty four YEARS.  Not many events survive that long.  Can't wait to get there and see so many friends.  Before I head out, here's my five for this week.

1.  Kate Spade Purse
I am in love with this cute little Kate Spade purse.  It comes in two colors:  Clock Tower (cream) and Guava (shown).  Even the names of the available colors is adorable!  It's on sale right now at Nordstrom's and I can't stop thinking about it.  Think I should pull the trigger and buy it?



2.  Glass Markers
Have you seen these adorable metallic wine glass markers?!?  These babies can write on any of your glass, plastic or glazed ceramic drinking vessels.  Think how cute it would be to jot a note on a wine bottle you are giving as a gift!  Best part, it washes off with a sponge or in the dishwasher.  I'm thinking this would make an excellent hostess gift too.  
markers
Click HERE to purchase
3.  Fantastic Four Movie
Something tells me with my nephew visiting us for a few days, we will be seeing this movie.  Fine by me!  It releases today and I'm sure it will be a big hit at the box office.  I should probably buy our tickets in advance so I don't have a very disappointed guy on my hands if the time we want is sold out. This Marvel adventure is about four young outsiders who "acquire amazing abilities after a trip to an alternate universe changes their physical forms in unforeseen ways."  Do you have plans to see it?

Marvel movie, Fant4stic

4.  Back to School Photo Props
It's back to school time and those first day pictures are coming.  Be ready with some cool back to school photo props.  Trust me, it's a whole lot easier to figure out what grade your child was in when looking back years from now if they are holding a sign that tells you.  Plan ahead.  There are cool ones all over Pinterest.  One of my favorites is this one from inkhappi.com.  
First day of school photo prop signs... free printables from inkhappi.com!


5.  Here's a fun thing to do....

Hope everyone has a great weekend!  I'll be back on Monday to recap mine.  Oh hey, just a reminder -- if you are in Missouri over the weekend, it's the Back To School Sales Tax Holiday August 7-9, 2015.  Things like computers, clothes, shoes, school supplies will have no Missouri sales tax added on to the purchase.  Happy shopping!

Linking up with:
Simply Sweet Home
High Five for Friday
5 on Friday 
The Jenny Evolution
The New Mrs. Adventure
The Evolution of Mom
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23 comments:

  1. That picnic sounds like it's going to be so much fun. Take lots of pictures and I can't wait to hear about it next week. And yes, you should buy the purse.

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  2. Oh my goodness Penny, I SQUEALED! I LOVE those pen markers and while I see the purchase here link, I don't think they ship them to here! I SO want one or two as these would be the perfect presents for you know who!

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  3. Wanting that Kate Spade purse! Also, I love restaurant week... can't wait for ours again!

    x Sarah
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  4. Kindness is so much better and prettier than confetti. Plus you don't have to vacume it up after you throw it at people!

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  5. I was really excited about Fantastic Four but the most recent reviews say it falls apart at the end. That's a bummer to hear. I'll probably wait to watch it at home sometime.

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  6. That purse is adorable! I always try to avoid looking at Kate Spade stuff because it's so tempting.

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  7. Wow, 134 years really is a long time! What a cool event with such a long history! That Kate Spade is sooo cute! I always love it every time I see it!

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  8. The Kate Spade purse is beautiful! Love the color!
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  9. I vote yes to the purse :) Such a great price and the color is beautiful! The wine markers are amazing, too!

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  10. Hope You Enjoyed Yourself!1 Love The Markers & Definitely Get The Purse!!

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  11. I'm definitely digging the purse too. I don't have immediate plans to see the new Fantastic Four film but I may see it within the next few weeks.

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  12. I love that Kate spade purse. So pretty the Color is adorable. I am also loving the photo props. I can't wait for back to school pics!! - Jeanine

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  13. Yes. the purse. Get it! Totally drool-worthy! My son is definitely going to want to watch the Fantastic Four movie. Nice little treat for this weekend.

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  14. i love Kate Spade purse.. adorable color and cute design.. I want that purse !

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  15. I love you five this week. The purse is really pretty and I love the color. I also love the glass markers. Best of all, I love the last one, Throw kindness around like confetti!

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  16. My son hasn't asked to see the Fantastic Four movie yet. I think he will though. :)

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  17. Love the glass pens! My best friend loves to have parties. These would be a great gift for her. Fantastic Four looks really good from the trailers.

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  18. The picnic is going to be super fun! I really like the wine glass markers - they would definitely be a fun hostess gift or way for guests to get creative.

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  19. I just got back from camping and plan on hitting our tax free stuff tomorrow - cha ching! :)

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  20. We have tax free weekend for the kids here in Florida. Tons of people are out shopping so I am avoiding stores until next week. Looking forward to hearing about your picnic next week too. Sounds like fun!

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  21. LOVE the Kate Spade bag! Perfect for summer. And I also love the wine glass idea. It's such a fun idea for a girl's party or just to give your glasses a little personal touch.

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  22. Restaurant Week in Dallas is coming up soon as well - I'm excited! I am a huge fan a Kate Spade. Her bags are so chic and functional.

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  23. I want to see Fantastic 4 but haven't gotten around to it because we had a crazy weekend. And thank you for sharing those Back To School prop pictures! I've been trying to find some cute ones and those win!

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