Five on Friday - April 3, 2020

Happy Friday!  Did you even realize that's what day it was?  I have to admit, my days are starting to run together.  This week was a bit better on the productivity chart than last week, but friends I still have a long way to go before I'm patting myself on the back for the things I got accomplished.  Unless you count watching the entire documentary of Tiger King.  If you count that, I've had a very productive week.

I did pull together my five for this week.  Here it is ~

1.  Harry Potter at Home
How's all the homeschooling going for you?  Need a break?  If your kiddos are Harry Potter fans, have them log in to Harry Potter at Home.  This site will entertain them for hours!  Here's the description straight from the site:

Welcome to the Harry Potter At Home hub where you’ll find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied - including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already familiar with the wizarding world. We’re casting a Banishing Charm on boredom!

You'll need to set up an account, which is free and then let the fun begin!

2.  Target Beauty Boxes
If you've read my blog for a hot minute, you know how much I love getting happy mail.  And in these times, don't we really all need some happy mail!  For just $7 you can have this Target Beauty Box of dermatologist-trusted skincare arrive in your mailbox and enjoy the contents.   Order one for yourself or a friend.  There are eight items in total:  La Roche Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser - 0.5 fl oz Gentle cream formula helps skin restore comfort and retain essential moisture, so your face will feel comfortable and hydrated. CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin - 0.5 fl oz Unique formula with ceramides cleanses and removes oil, dirt and makeup without stripping skin of moisture. CeraVe Eye Repair Cream - 0.08 fl oz Fast-absorbing eye cream reduces the look of dark circles and puffiness and contains niacinamide to help calm skin—hello, bright eyes! Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Formulated with 97% natural origin ingredients, helps smooth fine lines, and provides 48-hour dynamic hydration for deep comfort and a fresh complexion that lasts. La Roche Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 - 0.1 fl oz 100% mineral UV filters in a lightweight, matte finish fluid is lightly tinted for a healthy glow and specially developed for sensitive skin. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion - 0.17 fl oz Broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen lotion helps prevent sunburn and moisturizes throughout the day. Plus: it’s fragrance-free, oil-free and non-comedogenic. Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic acid eye gel hydrates, brightens and smooths fine lines around the delicate eye area for a brighter, more rested look. Vichy Mineral 89 Natural origin hyaluronic acid face serum moisturizer contains 89% Vichy mineralizing thermal water, with 15 essential minerals to hydrate, plump and fortify your skin.  Can't wait to try them all!  Order one for yourself by clicking HERE.  Oh, and it ships for free!

3.  Phone Holder
One of the things on my working-from-home desk is this phone holder.  I love it!  I have one on my desk at work too.  It's great for your phone, e-readers or pads.  The stand holds your device at the perfect 40 to 45-degree angle.  You can easily glance over at your phone screen while working on the computer.

4.  Colton Underwood - The First Time
Are you a Bachelor Nation fan?  Bachelor Colton Underwood's new book - The First Time - hit the stands this week.  It might just be the kind of book you're looking for during this social distancing period.  Here's the summary from Amazon ~

From former football player and star of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette comes a fascinating and eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at his drama-filled season on the hit reality show.

Before Colton Underwood captured the hearts of millions on The Bachelor, he was a goofy, socially awkward, overweight adolescent who succeeded on the football field while struggling with personal insecurities off it. An All American gridiron hero, he was also a complex, sometimes confused, soft-hearted romantic wondering how these contradictions fit together. Old-fashioned and out of step with the swipe right dating culture of today, he was saving the most intimate part of life for the love of his life. If only he could find her…

Now, in The First Time, Colton opens up about how he came to find himself and true love at the same time via the Bachelor franchise. Unencumbered by cameras and commercial breaks, he delivers a surprisingly raw, endearing, and seriously juicy account of his journey through The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Bachelor, along with what has happened with him and Cassie Randolph since his season wrapped. He opens up about being dumped by Becca, his secret dalliance with Tia, what it was like to be the world’s most famous virgin, his behind-the-scenes conflicts with production, and how his on-camera responsibilities as the Bachelor nearly destroyed him after he knew he had already fallen in love with Cassie.

A memoir for Bachelor Nation and anyone who believes in the magic of love, The First Time carries a simple but powerful message: It’s okay to laugh and cry and occasionally jump over a fence, if it means coming one step closer to the right person.

5.  Reality...

Have a great weekend!  I have a Zoom happy hour planned for tonight and I'm looking forward to seeing my friends faces.  Eric is supposed to be off on Sunday so if it stays that way I'm hoping we can spend some time together.  Other than that, I'm pretty open!  Pop by on Monday.  I'll be sharing more of our Easter decorations.  I'll also be sharing a fabulous chicken recipe we had this week.  You won't want to miss it!

Linking up with:

Erika at Little Bit of Everything

Simply Sweet Home
High Five for Friday