Hi, friends! How has your week been? Mine has been a little chaotic, but TGIF!
UPDATE (12:15 PM): Sorry for the delay of this post! I just had about seven mini heart attacks this morning trying to figure out why this post wasn’t actually published. It showed as published while I was logged in, but wasn’t showing for anyone else. A huge thanks to a Facebook Group I belong to that helped me realize for sure that it wasn’t showing up, but I think all is well now. I deactivated the last plugin I installed this week and now it seems to be working. I’m ready for some lunch now! Have a great Friday, everyone!
I am excited for the upcoming weekend and plan on taking some time for self-care. Let’s dive into my top five favorites for this week!
1. My Surprise Air Fryer!
My sweet husband surprised me with an air fryer yesterday afternoon! I’ve seen a ton of recipes on Pinterest and even started a board to keep all of the ones I’d like to try in one place (before I knew I was getting one). My mother-in-law raves about her air fryer. So I’ve really wanted one for a little while now.
Since I just got it yesterday, I haven’t had a chance to use it yet. I’ll be sharing some recipes that I try on the blog!
I’m on the hunt for the first recipe to try this weekend, any suggestions?
2. Free Drink from Starbucks
Okay, this one hasn’t actually happened yet…but it will later this morning! Are you a Starbucks Rewards member? If not, you should join! It’s free, and all you have to do is remember to load money on your Starbucks gift card and use it to purchase your coffee.
The app has a lot of offers to get bonus stars on items that you may already buy, so it’s a win-win.
I have enough points for a free drink now! If you’ve read my blog over the last couple of weeks, you’ll probably guess what I’m getting. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is calling my name today!
3. New Instagram Strategy
This sounds a little more sophisticated than it is, but I am really excited about trying to change up my Instagram strategy. To be honest, while I am a lover of the app and enjoy using it, I have been a little clueless on what to post. I’d like more followers, but not just for the sake of numbers. But rather, creating content that people find motivating and want to read.
I started thinking about this over last weekend and realized, I was simply posting pictures and not really adding any valuable content. I tried a new type of post on Monday of this week and it has received the most attention out of any of my other posts!
It’s still not great, but it’s better, and I’m actually excited about writing and sharing these types of posts! I think it’s going to pay off later as time goes on. Please let me know what you think, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
4. Choosing Faith Over Fear
You may recognize this from Monday’s blog post. There has been such a theme revolving around pushing past fear this week! On my social media, I’ve seen lots of quotes that have mentioned this. I’ve also had related quotes in my Bloom Daily Planner for this week. It’s showed up way too many times for me to dismiss it. I think I needed this as a reminder for this week, and I hope that it will be a blessing to you, as well!
If you’re a member of my email list (if not, please sign up below!), then you’ll receive an email today with TWO freebies! An activity page for choosing faith over fear and my first attempt at an adult coloring page! I hope you’ll love these printables!
5. M&M Milk Chocolate Bars
I’m actually snacking on one of these as I write this post! I’m not sure if they’re new or I’ve just never noticed them before. I am in LOVE with these!
Just a few squares are enough to satisfy my sweet tooth, and they’re super yummy. I’ve tried the original and crispy now. They also make them in peanut and almond, too. Have you tried these yet?
Let’s Chat!
Do you have an air fryer?
If so, what are some of your favorite recipes? I’d love to give them a try!
What are you excited about doing this weekend?
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Love these favorites!
-mainou
https://www.sincerelymainou.com
Thanks so much! 🙂
I use the rewards app at Starbucks (and I go way to often). It’s nice getting those freebies. Have a great weekend.
Me too! I’ve been getting the pumpkin cream cold brew way too often (I’m drinking one now!). Thank you!! I hope you have a great weekend, too!
This is so nice and lovely
Happy weekend
https://www.melodyjacob.com/
Thanks so much, Melody! Have a wonderful weekend!
Woah, M&M Bars?! I think I need to run to the store today! It’s amazing that you have found an IG strategy that you’re enjoying, I’m still working on finding one!
Ashlee | https://www.maybeafterbrunch.com
Yes! I think you’ll love them!! I’m already almost finished with one I just bought a couple of days ago, haha. Thank you! Mine is still a work in progress as far as really getting it to take off, but I’m definitely feeling good about it. 🙂 I know you’ll find one you love soon, I enjoy following you on Instagram!
I love these and I love my air fryer too! I also think Monday and Wednesdays are best for IG engagement and weekends are kinda bad. =)
xoxo,
Christine
https://dailykongfidence.com/
Hi, Christine! 🙂 I used the air fryer to make wings for the first time yesterday and they were awesome! Thanks so much for that, I’ll definitely put that into my strategy!
I have never heard of an air fryer before and I feel like, as a Southerner who loves fried things, I probably should have. I need to look further into this.
I think you’ll love it, Lisa! It’s super easy to use and little-to-no oil! It’s so much healthier than a deep fryer, but yet you can still make things just as tasty.