Friday Favorites #94

Happy Friday Foxy Friends, I skipped last week because I was just too tired to pull together a post on Thursday night. But I'm back and you're going to get two weeks worth of favorites.

In case you missed it this week:

Monday: October in Numbers
Tuesday: Kids Behind the Blog
Wednesday: Fall Favorite Jackets and Sweaters
Thursday: 25 Hostess Gift Ideas

Last week: Thanksgiving Wreath

Halloween, we had so much fun with our friends, this is the 6th years we've gone trick or treating with them and had an absolute blast!

The kids didn't hit up a lot of houses, mostly because they were too busy doing this after each house...

We always have to get a group picture, the first time we did it, we asked this guy and he literally said they turned out great, and then there were NO pictures on the camera...literally, he never even pushed the shutter button. So we had to ask someone else, and then of course the kids were all breaking down because we made the stop twice...

Some of the kids left before we got them in their pj's...it's tradition.

 

The kids are obsessed with Zombie pictures...I'm not sure why because they have never seen a zombie movie before...

And a blast from the past...

2015

2014

And some random pictures of life lately.

Baby Fox got sick, and while that's not my favorite, what is, is that Mini Fox got out her stethoscope and was making sure he was okay...so darn cute.

We got to decorate our chocolate house for Halloween, occupied the kids for a while.

 

Baby Fox is just loving soccer, he has the best coach (who happens to be my elementary school friend, and a really good friend of my brothers). Only one game left, going to bring the big camera and take some good pictures.

Went on another business trip, but got one of these for the first time in a long while, worth every calorie!

Got together with another elementary school friend and his kids...hard to get all of the kids looking at the camera at the same time.

There we go.

Took the kids to the mall and Mini Fox was scared to go on this ride, so Baby Fox held her hand tight so she wouldn't be scared.

Then this one got sick...it was so sad...luckily it didn't really turn into anything.

Of course we voted on Tuesday, I know there is so much going on about that, but we just want to teach our kids to be responsible and a good citizen and vote to make a difference.

I've been following Kayla on Youtube for a while now. To be honest I'm not entirely sure why I watch her videos, she does Erin Condren planner stuff (which I find fascinating but don't do) and she has a sticker business.  I guess I find her voice nice and her videos are well done? Who knows, anyway, this week she posted on her blog that she originally started her business, Oh, Hello Stationary, as a card business but somehow it evolved into a full blown sticker business. She decided she was going to revive her original dream and start offering cards again. And guess what? She's doing a monthly subscription, where you get a grab bag of 5 homemade cards for $7 a month! Say what?!

You get one birthday related card, and 4 seasonal cards. Think about it, if you go to Hallmark you get one card for $4.99, and here you are getting 5 for $7. I think that's a steal, I couldn't jump on that subscription fast enough. Now the $7 is only for people that do auto renew, otherwise it's $8, and you can cancel at any time. I'm so excited to get my first shipment...I'm going to use this opportunity to send out snail mail to friends and family throughout the year. I mean who doesn't want to get snail mail? Who's with me?! No this is not sponsored, I just really hope she does well, and like what she is offering.

I also got these Kylie Lip Kits, I am so stinkin' excited! Like I need more lip products in my life...wait what am I saying? Yes I do!

I just love this song and WOW...gives me goosebumps and just really gets me into the spirit of the season.



Linking up here

25 Gift Ideas for Your Hostess

Happy Thursday Foxy Friends! I have tomorrow off, so today is my Friday, woo hoo! I thought since the holidays are upon us and we're all probably going to be going to a few parties I would give you some easy/fun gifts for your Hostess. I know it seems like something of the past, but I think it's always nice to receive a hostess gift, especially if you're organizing a big party, it's nice to be recognized for a job well done. I've come up with a list of 25 ideas, most of which are under $30, so let's get to it.

These hostess gifts are for any time and any season.

Some of the links are affiliate links  and I will  either receive a small commission if you click on it or if you make a purchase from on of these links, I may receive a commission on the sale of the product. By purchasing through Foxy's Domestic Side, you're helping me to continue creating fun things for this space.



Voluspa Candle  | Mini Voluspa Candle  | Voluspa Diffuser | Kate Spade Notebook | Mini Rectangle Chalkboard  | Porcelain Placecard/Name Cards  |  Tea Towel- "Wine Is Always a Good Idea" |  Yankee Candle  | The Original Wine Glass Markers  | Wine Opener |  Kate Spade Fox Plates  |  Godiva Chocolatier |  Barista Prima House Blend K-cup



I thought it would be nice to have a few Thanksgiving hostess gifts as well. I didn't want to go overboard and pick out a big turkey, but something small that adds just a little something to someone's home.

Gratitude Tray | Wooden Tray | Wood Tiered Dessert Stand | Thanksgiving Tea Towels

And of course some Christmas themed gifts for you.

 Christmas paper Napkins | Christmas Towels | Donut Ornament | 12 days of Christmas napkins |  12 days of Christmas apron | Red Christmas Frame | Kate Spade Oven Mitt | Wine Charms

So there you have it 25 fun gifts to give your hostess at the next party you attend. Do you have a go to hostess gift that you typically give?

Linking up here

Favorite Fall Jackets and Sweaters

Hello Foxy Friends! Happy Hump Day! This month The Blended Blog ladies and I are giving a month of our Fall Favorites. It can be anything, from clothes, to shoes, to things around the house. Each week I've decided to show you something different in my Fall Favorites list. My theme this month come from a prompt from Erika and Shay who host a link up where they talk about what three items we would want with them on a deserted island. This month it's what outerwear we would bring.  So today I bring you my favorite Fall jackets.

 Every since Carrie, chose blazer and sneakers for her Style Perspective challenge, I have been obsessed.

I love this  knit blazer so much. I have been looking for a black blazer for a while now. I have one, but ultimately decided it wasn't for me.

 This one is super comfortable and looks at the piping inside, totally unexpected right?

I just love the new Cinderella movie. The message is fantastic, so when I saw this shirt, I knew I had to have it, I even bought one for my mom.

Some other jackets that I'm loving for the Fall...most of them are under $100. Which one would you chose?

1. Drape Front Leather Jacket // 2. Pilot Jacket // 3. Black Cardigan  // 4. Circle Cardigan // 5. Drape Front Cardigan // 6. Moto Jacket

An InLinkz Link-up

Linking up here

Kids Behind the Blog: November Edition

It's that time again, Kids Behind the Blog with Crystal, Beth, Meghan, Jessica, and Stephanie.  I just love this link up and look forward to seeing all of the other kids answers. I feel like I'm watching all these kids grow up right before my eyes! 

Baby Fox Age 5 Years 10 Months

 Mini Fox Age: 3 Years 1.97 Months

The kids were both in the same room, so I told Baby Fox I would interview Mini Fox first because I knew his answers wouldn't be influenced by her answers...she was unwilling the first go around...then after I asked him she answered a few... 

  
Baby Fox

What are 3 things you are thankful for?

You Mama, Daddy and Mini Fox {melt my Mama heart, he answered this so quick, probably because he had time to think about the answers}

What is your favorite food served at Thanksgiving dinner?

Turkey

If you could be president for the day, what would you do? 

Baby Fox: This is a hard one...I would build houses for people that don't have houses.
Me: Anything else?
Baby Fox: Make lots of money and be rich?

How many feathers does a Turkey have?

Umm...100?

Who is your favorite relative to see during the holidays?

Uncle Andy

Mini Fox

What are 3 things you are thankful for?

{shakes head}
{Baby Fox: raises hand...me, me...I know, I know}

Second try after Baby Fox has answered:

uh uhhh...shakes head

What is your favorite food served at Thanksgiving dinner?

Uh uhh...shakes head

Second try after Baby Fox has answered

Turkey

If you could be president for the day, what would you do? 

Didn't even try to ask the first round

Second try after Baby Fox has answered:
Umm...watch shows on TV

How many feathers does a Turkey have?

{Baby Fox in the background, I know that answer, I know that answer! Just ask me the questions}

Second try after Baby Fox has answered:
6

Who is your favorite relative to see during the holidays?

Didn't even try to ask the first round

Second try after Baby Fox has answered:
umm...Matthew and Gracie {cousins}

Linking up here