Happy Monday! I’m back with more Fall goodness to start the week. I snap pictures of things throughout each week and I use them to jog my memory on what to blog about. Some weeks are a little busier than others and I forget things. I’m glad my phone camera can help me out!
New Placemats
I picked up four new placemats for our dining room table. Yep, the Dollar General Queen strikes again! Haha! I loved these because they had a little light blue in them, and that’s what color my everyday table cloth is.
I also picked up the fabric pumpkin in the center of the white bowl you see. I thought they were cute. I think each placemat was $2, and the pumpkin was $6. Not a bad price to add to our fall decor.
Ice Cream Dates
So the Teen and I mayyyyyy have had a couple of ice cream dates after school this last week. We have a fairly new ice cream shop near my mom’s neighborhood, which is only a few blocks from where we live, so we popped in a couple of times this last week.
They have the most amazing chocolate ice cream! The people who run it are so friendly, and I look forward to afternoons when we can have a little after-school treat.
Planner Obsessed
A few years ago, I wrote about how I had purchased a new planner and was obsessed with putting cute stickers in it. Well, I found my little storage tub of planner stickers I had printed off, and ohhhhh my. I spent a couple of hours on Friday printing off some seasonal stickers to add to the planner I use now. The planner I use now is The Passionate Penny Pincher Planner, and I love everything about it. Planners are super personal, and I am picky about mine. However, a Facebook ad popped up for this particular planner when I was in the hospital last December recovering from a heart attack. I took a chance and ordered it and have been so pleased ever since! When you order, you can even get editable and printable version files sent to you by email.
So, I discovered my obsession with planner stickers again and set up my weekly layouts for the next few weeks. It’s not the best lighting, I know.
If you love planner printables, you can find a ton on Pinterest. Feel free to follow my Pinterest board for more ideas.
Baby Kittens & Leaves
And finally, a random backyard kitten and leaf pic! Ha!
I call this little one Cow Pal because his/her (I’m not sure because they are feral) black and white cow coloring reminds me of a dairy cow.
This leaf landed on our patio table, and it was huge! I wish I could have held my hand beside it for comparison, but it’s hard to do that and take a picture simultaneously.
Well, that’s all I’ve got for a Monday morning. The Teen has a school function we must attend this evening, but other than that, it should be a pretty quiet week. Hope everyone is doing well!
The placemats are so cute – and what a deal!
I like your planner stickers too. I don’t have a planner, but if I used one, those stickers would be a huge plus!
Such a great post my friend. I love all your “finds” etc. I hope you have a beautiful week ahead.
Hi Mandy! Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment on my blog. I will have to catch up and bit and get to know you better but I already know you like cats and are/were involved in schools. I am a retired (30+ years) high school teacher, so we have that in common.
Anyway, your new placemats look so nice and fall-y on your table and your planner is very organized and attractive. I do my own art in my journal so it doesn’t look near as tidy as yours!
Hi Cynthia! So glad you stopped in! I wish so much I could do my own art. This was not an area I am gifted in, unfortunately! Haha!
Random kittens in your backyard?? How fun!! I also love the placemats and the planner. I’m planner obsessed too. I need to go check out your suggestions.
Hey Kim! Yes, lots of random kittens! Haha! Thanks so much for the planner and placemat compliments. I’m enjoying them both very much!
Hello!! What a cutie there! I love kittens, although we have had dogs for many years. I had kittens and cats growing up. I love your placemats and how pretty the blue is on them! Have a cozy evening, my friend!
And your dogs are so cute, BilliJo! Mocha is so precious. I think if I had a small dog, I would never get anything done because I would want to sit and snuggle with it all day! Haha!