Thoughts on Thursday

• In preparation for the impending polar vortex I decided to make a few purchases. I feel like last year I froze all winter! I didn't want to purchase "real" winter gear because I was sure last year's cold weather was a fluke. Well it snowed in South Carolina on November 1st and it'll be 31 degrees on Saturday. This year I will be ready! Long johns? Check! Hat? Check! Flannel? Check! I also snagged Chew a good half zip sweater... I love half zips on guys! These purchases were from Lands End. They are currently having a sale AND Ebates has 6% cash back! Ebates allows me to justify my online purchases.

• One benefit to the cold weather is local oyster season! Last night a some friends down the street had a 1/2 bushel so we went over for an oyster dinner. It was a fun casual weeknight meal! We grilled them, instead of the typical roasting, I loved this method of cooking! Have you ever grilled oysters?

• I've hopped on the Probiotic train and I'm happy to report I really do notice a difference. It's not immediate or a miracle but I feel like I do not get bloated, no upset stomach and just better in general. I'm interested to see if it truly helps with colds, etc. this winter! I take the TruBiotics and my mom likes the Culturelle. I have also started drinking Kombucha a fermented drink that also includes probiotics. All fermented foods have this good bacteria! I really like the Synergy brand below and Harris Teeter carries this for a decent price. 

• I cannot believe its almost Thanksgiving or that Christmas is in 6 weeks! So far I have purchased 0 gifts!! Chew and I really want Kayaks for Christmas...hint hint parents! I think it would be so great to just be able to go paddling after work or on the weekends! He wants a fishing one and I have no interest in features I would just like one that floats. 

• If you are looking for a fun and original gift you should check out Two If By Bri! Bri is a dear friend and a very talented little artist. I have a few of her pieces but my most prized was my painting of my wedding bouquet! It was such a special wedding present and I love the color it adds to our living room. I love using her for baby/nursery gifts and she will do commissions for a great price! Enter Code BLOGHOLIDAY and receive 20% off your purchase until December 10th!!

  

  Wedding Bouquet

  
  

  

  Love this one!

  
  

  

  Cute Bunny! Perfect for a nursery or Easter Decor!

• Another Etsy love is FoundHound perfect for a unique gift or for yourself! Follow them on Instagram @FoundHound !

How fun is this top for a Holiday Party!!?

I'm so obsessed with this dress but its way too small for me!

• I mentioned in my last post that I had to return my Tory Burch Fit Bit bracelet due to the gold rubbing off in one week! Boo! However the silver lining is I'm buying this bag with the gift card! Woot! The bracelet was a gift after all!

• I recently read Homeward Bound "Embracing the New Domesticity" by Emily Matchar. I loved this book! It was an interesting take on Gen X & Y and how we are reacting towards careers, corporate America, babies, marriage, foods, etc. A few tangents go a little far out for me aka you'll never find me living off the grid but all in all it is intriguing!