1.23.2015

Five on Friday

FIVE ON FRIDAY
here you go...

{ONE}
Bloglovin'
Do you use bloglovin' to read blogs?  If you don't, you should. 
Anyway, somewhere I recently read about organizing your blogs on bloglovin'.  It's a simple task, but made a big difference to my daily reads.  My blog list got so big and it was time to sort between food blogs, fashion, lifestyle, friends and daily reads.  Check out my screenshot below.  Just click your profile and hit the "edit blogs you follow" button where my arrow is.  Then start organizing! I promise you will thank me later :)


{TWO}
Yesterday was class picture day at school (not to be confused with "fall school portraits" that we've already taken).  There are eight kids and Brody's class all around 18 months give or take a few months.  Imagine trying to wrangle all those kids together for a picture...I can't even get Brody to sit still by himself for me to get a pic.  


{Three}
As I said yesterday, I'm headed to NYC today for a little girls trip.  I'm leaving Brody behind with my hubby and some help from my MIL.  Even though I'm not taking Brody on the trip with me, it still feels like I have nine million things to do just to get ready.  I want to make sure I leave plenty of food plus a clean house and clean laundry!  I'm already pooped before I even leave.  I did make these muffins again and this time I tried whole wheat flour and used apple sauce instead of canola oil.  They were still delicious and Brody loves them! 


{FOUR}
I mentioned on Tuesday how I was starting to sell ads on Home of Malone's.  You can find info on the contact page.  Thank you for all your sweet words of encouragement.  I'm excited to make this step.  And since I'm headed to NYC this weekend for some shopping, I thought I would offer you guys a little incentive.  Use code GONESHOPPING to get 25% off your ads for the next week!  I hope that gives some of you that are on the fence an extra little push :)

{FIVE}
I'm off to the big city!  Follow along on Insta (@homeofmalones) and send your favorite recommendations my way!! xoxo

Linking up with the Five on Friday ladies: 
Lauren Elizabeth for High Five Friday
Jennie for Friday Favorites
Rebecca for That Friday Blog Hop
Leslie for Confessional Friday
Amy for Oh hey Friday
Amanda for Friday Favorites

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26 comments:

  1. Have so so so much fun on your NYC trip this weekend!!! Try and check out Joes Shanghai for the soup dumplings if you get a chance (and like dumplings). They are suuuuuuper tasty!

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  2. That picture of you is gorgeous! I love your pink top. Have a fantastic trip, oh and I will take that tip to organize my blogs on bloglovin. Mine is a mess! xo

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  3. aww i love that pic of brody! have fun in NYC! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  4. I need to try those muffins! I cannot even imagine trying to wrangle a bunch of 18 month olds for a class picture!! Enjoy every minute in NYC!

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  5. Have so much fun!!! Kid-free trips are SO fun, but they do require so much pre-work. PS Brody is ADORABLE - He must be the best dressed kid at school! Have a GREAT weekend!!!!! I think anywhere you eat in the City will be delicious...we always find our new "favorite" place every time we visit!

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  6. Those muffins are now on my must make list, always looking for new recipes to make for the little one! Have so much fun on your trip!

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  7. i love blog lovin! i'll have to check out your tip. and those muffins look amazing!

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  8. I love organizing my blogs on blog lovin and that's what I use every morning to catch up on everyone's posts! I need to work on organizing them. Have fun in NYC!!

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  9. Woohoo!!!! Have a blast girl!!!

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  10. Have a blast on your trip!! Can't wait to see pics :)
    Chelsea @ thewilliamsjourney1.blogspot.com

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  11. Bloglovin is my jam on following all the blogs I read! I need to organize them better though. Have so much fun this weekend in NYC!!

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  12. Those muffins look great! Have fun on your girls weekend!

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  13. I completely feel you with leaving the baby when you go away! It is so exhausting getting ready to leave. Have so much fun on your trip!

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  14. Organizing my Bloglovin feed seriously changed my life!! It's a must do to separate the 'daily reads' from the 'for fun' reads - otherwise I'd spend like 10 hours a day just reading blogs. Have so much fun this weekend!! Can't wait to see what you pick up!

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  15. Have so much fun this weekend (next time we must meet for a cocktail!) Getting ready to leave the kiddos is harder than bringing them with you, I swear! Thanks for the BL tip, I am going to work on getting it all organized this weekend! xoxo

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  16. I need to organize my blog lovin' a little bit more. Your son is adorable! Have a great weekend!

    Kristen @ www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  17. I totally did NOT know that about bloglovin so that's really helpful! Thanks! Have a blast in NYC :)

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  18. Those outtakes from the class picture have got to be priceless. Have the best time in NYC!! xx

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  19. Oh....my...goodness...Bloglovin' has already helped me but this is going to be life changing! THanks for sharing! Have fun in NYC!

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  20. Have a great trip -- I'm sure everyone will survive without you for a few days :) Those muffins sound delish. I switched over to Bloglovin' when Google Reader shut down and it has been awesome!

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  21. Have the best time in NYC this weekend! I'll keep an eye out for you on the streets (I didn't mean that to be as creepy as it sounded, haha). Let me know if you want any local recommendations!

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  22. Have a great trip!! RELAX and have a drink… or two ;)

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  23. Oh my goodness!! I had no clue you could organize your Bloglovin feed!! Hope you have so much fun in NYC!!! :)

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  24. can't wait to hear about your trip!! we are headed there in 2 weeks so you'll have to let me know if i HAVE to go somewhere! ;) yummy muffins - will have to try!! xoxo

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  25. I have my bloglovin all organized into categories. I thought it was only me!

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