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October 25, 2019      22 Comments

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Friday Favorites

We are flying through October, friends! It’s time for my Friday Favorites. Wishing each of you the most amazing Friday!

 

1. Cute Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins!

 

These adorable plaid pumpkins made from toilet paper rolls from It’s Always Autumn are my absolute favorite find for this week! I can’t wait to make some of these!

 

2. Disney+

 

I know this doesn’t get released until November 12th, but I just saw a list of everything that’s going to be added. It’s going to be awesome! If you’re a Disney fan, I’m sure you’ll be super excited about some of these tv shows and movies. For $6.99 (less than Netflix or Amazon Prime!), it’s such a steal! What are you most excited about? I can’t wait to watch Kim Possible, Smart Guy and Lizzie McGuire!

 

3. Starbucks Happy Hour

 

For those of you who regularly visit Starbucks, you’ll know what I’m talking about! Every Thursday, they have Happy Hour in the afternoon. It was a ‘buy one handcrafted drink, get one free’ this week. Double pumpkin cream cold brews for the win!

 

4. Ladies Day

 

We had a Ladies Day at church last weekend and it was wonderful! The theme was butterflies and titled “I Can Fly.” It was such a great message! It is time that we spread our wings and fly, and let all of those negative traits that we’ve been holding onto GO!

 

5. Soups!

 

I’ve been soup-obsessed this week! At our Ladies Day, we made different soups for lunch. I just finished up some chili leftovers, and have a little bit of chicken noodle left. Homemade soups are so delicious, especially as it gets a little colder in the Fall.

 

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  1. Jennifer says

    October 25, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    I cannot wait for Disney +

    Jennifer
    Effortlessly Sophisticated

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM

      I think it’s going to be so exciting!

      Reply
  2. Julie | This Main Line Life says

    October 25, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    I’ve been really into soups too. I love soups and casseroles in the fall and winter.

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 25, 2019 at 6:36 PM

      Me too! I love how easy and simple the recipes for soups and casseroles are too, so that always helps.

      Reply
  3. Kiran says

    October 26, 2019 at 1:12 PM

    Is Starbucks Happy Hour a thing in the UK??? I have never heard of this before, thank you for sharing. Great post! Xx

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:52 PM

      I tried to look it up on the Starbucks website, and it doesn’t list any restrictions to only the US. I’d ask your local Starbucks and see if they offer it! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, Kiran!

      Reply
  4. Deborah Kos says

    October 26, 2019 at 1:14 PM

    I love the pumpkins made from toilet paper rolls. I am going to have to try this craft project. Nobody would know that there is toilet paper hidden inside.

    https://debsdecorativelife.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:53 PM

      I totally agree, Deborah! They look adorable and super easy to make! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Carmen Varner // Travel Writer says

    October 26, 2019 at 5:07 PM

    The toilet paper pumpkin is super cute! I wasn’t sure what it would look like. Such a festive idea!! :]

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:54 PM

      I completely agree, Carmen!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    October 26, 2019 at 7:11 PM

    This is such a lovely post, and I enjoyed the message you had on ladies day in church. It’s so important to lift one another up that’s for sure.

    My status on Facebook today came through prayer so I shall share it with you now:

    To whoever is reading this: Know your worth, love others, love yourself. Have #Faith in all that you do. Strive forward with dignity and grace. Life is a beautiful thing. You are a blessing.

    Laura xo
    http://www.shehearts.net

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:54 PM

      Thank you, Laura!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the message, it was really positive and inspiring. 🙂 I love that message, thank you so much for sharing it with me!

      Reply
  7. Jeanne says

    October 27, 2019 at 4:14 AM

    Can’t wait for Disney+ and Lizzie McGuire too!!

    http://www.jeannieinabottleblog.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:55 PM

      It’s going to be so great, Jeanne!! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    October 27, 2019 at 4:52 AM

    Fall is perfect for soups indeed. Anyway, loving these pumpkin toilet paper rolls, really adorable.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:57 PM

      They really are, and seem super easy to put together! I hope you’re having a great weekend, Jessica! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lovely says

    October 27, 2019 at 5:48 AM

    Loving the pumpkin toilet paper rolls, they are super cute.

    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:57 PM

      Totally agree, Lovely! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Karolina says

    October 27, 2019 at 11:16 AM

    A great post! I love your blog. Your content is very interesting < 3
    I am following you and invite you to me
    https://milentry-blog.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:58 PM

      Aww, thank you so much, Karolina! I appreciate your kind words, and I will definitely be following you. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Simone says

    October 27, 2019 at 3:12 PM

    I didn’t know about the Happy Hour at Starbucks. I definitely need to head over on Thursday!

    xx Simone
    Little Glittery Box

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      October 27, 2019 at 5:38 PM

      It’s awesome, Simone! Just make sure that you’re a Starbucks Rewards member before heading over on Thursday. I forgot to include that in the post. It’s free! You just pick up a Starbucks gift card, register it, and then use it to pay for your drinks.

      Reply

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