Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 

 

 

Hi Friends!  I am joining Joyce for her weekly fun...let's answer her entertaining questions...

 

 

 

1. I saw a meme on Instagram that went like this-'The movie Dirty Dancing came out in 1987 and was set in 1963, so if remade in 2026 it would be set in 2002. Now I need a little lie down in a dark room for a while." 

Time is crazy isn't it? So...what were you up to in the year 2002? 

 

I was going through a challenging time in my life...a divorce...a hard time at work...lots of pressure and change...not one of my favorite years for sure...so let's focus on Dirty Dancing :)

 

 

2. "Me? I'm scared of everything..." What's something that scares you that you'd like to try anyway? 

 

 

Me per ChatGPT when I eventually get on a paddle board ;)

 

Paddle Boarding in the ocean...I am scared because I do not think I have the core strength to handle it...it looks so beautiful and relaxing and I would probably be huffing and puffing...I would also love to try surfing...again, I would probably slip off my board and whack my head but a girl can dream!

 

3. Watermelon-yay or nay? Which melon is your favorite-watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew. Of the watermelon food/beverages listed which would you say yes to...

watermelon salsa~watermelon feta salad~watermelon sorbet~

a watermelon Jolly Rancher~a watermelon margarita 

 

 LOVE watermelon...yay!  Watermelon then Honeydew then Cantaloupe...I would say yes to all watermelon items listed above but watermelon salsa would be my fave.

 

The Pioneer Woman's Watermelon Pico de Gallo is a fave.  Check out this recipe that I shared HERE.  It's like watermelon salsa- delish!

 

4. August 12th is National Middle Child Day. Are you a middle child? If not, where do you fall in the birth order in your family of origin? Do you think this has influenced your personality? Elaborate. 

 

 

 I am not.  I am the oldest and my personality fits me to a tee when it comes to birth order.  I studied a lot about birth order when I started dating Rob so I could understand his kids- especially his middle child who completely fits that mold- it is too funny!

 

 

 

5. Would you rather talk to everyone at a crowded party for a short time, or have a significant conversation with two people? Explain. 

 

 

 I would like to talk to everyone...I am a people person...I love people and want to talk to as many people as possible.

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

 I got nothin'...ha!

 

Hello Monday (August 10, 2026)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I am here with my partner Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends.  Hope you will join us!

 

Here is what our sizzlin' summah weekend looked like  here in New England

 

Friday Night

 

Rob was playing in a golf tournament with work, Diana went out with friends and Pidge and I made a surprise errand to the mall for Diana's upcoming bday/going away party.  (Eva insisted on giving Diana this gift- it is a Sister Build A Bear with her Voice in it- so so cute but that pit in my stomach just got a little bigger friends). Then we had a relaxing night at home.  I made us a salad bar for dinner- yum!

 

 

Saturday

 

We were up bright and early.  We enjoyed coffee in the kitchen, chatting and getting ready for Zach and Zoe's Bridal Shower.

Now you know I love my Herbalife Mega Teas but I love alternating in a little coffee now and again.  During the summer, it tends to be iced coffee.  I got some new sugar free syrups to try and I loved them.  I made myself a "Fluffernutter" or "Fluffanutta" Iced Coffee as we say in New England- it was dark roast coffee with sugar free peanut butter syrup and sugar free marshmallow syrup in it- delish! 

 

My mom got to the house a little before 10 and all us girls took a few pics and headed to the main event.

 

It was a lovely, coffee-themed celebration.  Zoe and Zach's moms did a great job.  I wish I could've helped and been involved but it is what it is and I was happy to see Zach so happy- he deserves only the best in life.

 

After the shower, when we got home, my mom took off and we all got ready for our special family dinner that we had planned- the last one with the four of us as the way we know it now...life is changing...it is all good but cherish these special times for sure...hanging on to these moments for dear life!

 

We headed over to Newburyport, on the coast.  We hit up Tuscan Sea Grill and it was awesome.  We loved being right on the water and enjoying some great seafood and laughs.  I made sure we got some great pics too of course.

 

When we got home, Eva headed to chat with friends on line, Rob and I headed up to watch some tv and Diana had a boy come over to watch a movie for their first date. 

 

 

We crashed pretty hard!

 

 

Sunday

 

This was a day of relaxing like we had planned and really needed.  Diana and I headed to Starbucks with the top down which felt awesome!  We caught up and she gave me all of the tea from her date.

  Friends...when I eventually tell this story, it will be funny and so ironic...but God works in mysterious ways...and I will leave it at that!  For now, it's all good...the beauty of going to college nearby is that she gets to see and keep in touch with some of her people who will also be local.  

 

After that, we wanted to drive around a bit more and I convinced her to let me stop at Nutrition Corner for a tea/extra caffeine...so glad we did...when we go there, we saw they were doing Barbie-themed teas so we both got one!

 

 

After that, we spent most of the day outside and floating and swimming in the pool. Eva hung out with one of her besties who came over to swim too.

 

I  made us a grilled steak dinner and Papa came and enjoyed dinner with us.

 

It was just what the doctor ordered.  What were you all up to?

 

 

Lastly, praying for my blogging friend Jen...we are here XOXO 

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Friday Favorites (August 7, 2026)

 

and....

 

 Hi Friends and Happy Friday or Fri YAY!

Let's share some faves from our week...

 

 

 

Cheer Camp!

 

Diana was at her first NCA College Cheer Camp this week!  I brought her to a fellow cheerleader's/new friend's house in Danvers first thing Tuesday and she was able to ride along with new cheer friends to Bryant University in RI.  She had a blast and we loved following along on IG!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 MEMEs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ring Stack

 

Adorable right?  I just love costume jewelry :) Another Tiktok win!

 

 

 

 Throw Backs!

 

As we are preparing for Zach and Zoe's wedding, we have been pulling some old photos for them...just love going down memory lane!

 

Easter 2004

 

 

 

 Amazon Faves

 

Silver Honey Hot Spot Treatment 

 It really helps sooth Remi's sensitive skin and hot spots!

 

 

My Favorite Protein Bars 

 

In addition to helping to hit my protein goals, these bars provide 5 grams of fiber per serving too.  I am diligent about tracking protein and fiber and these do the trick!

 

 

 Favorite Self-Tanning Spray

 

 I have probably bought this one over 100 times!

 

 

Counter Stools 

 

Our Pottery Barns were really beat up so it was time for a refresh and a much more affordable option!  These do the trick and are so much more comfortable

 

 Vanity Mirror

 

 

 A Must-Have for Diana's Dorm Room and snagged during Prime Days.  If you want to see our full dorm hauls, find me and follow along at "Holly Helps Mamas" on Tiktok...I have three videos to show you everything we got...hope to help some Mamas out!

 

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Girl Time

 

I got to see friends two nights in a row this week!

 

Wednesday night I got to catch up with Lynn and Nicki.  The three of us are getting ready to send our girls to Middle School- pray for us- ha!  We had some laughs and caught up- always love hearing that other moms are going through the same things and emotions as me.  It is free therapy!  We enjoyed dinner and cocktails at Figaro's- yum!

 

  and last night it was all about Bethany and Shannon.  We had so much catching up to do and it was so good for the soul!

 

 

 

That's a wrap!  Have a wonderful weekend friends!