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September 20, 2019      22 Comments

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Friday Favorites

We made it to Friday! I hope your week has been fantastic so far, and you end it on a high note today.

 

1. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

 

This may be better than the beloved PSL! My Starbucks was out of pumpkin spice for the longest time, so I made the trip to the next-closest Starbucks to give it a try. I’m so glad I did! Because I don’t like my coffee very strong, one of the girls from Starbucks recommended I replaced the two pumps of vanilla with two pumps of white chocolate mocha. It was very good!

 

2. Power of Prayer

 

Have you ever felt like you’re in a rut? I think I’ve been in one for a little while now, and am trying to get out of it in a hurry. During the week, I had one of those days this week that just needed to be a ‘mental health day.’ I think it shows how important giving your body rest is, scheduling in time for self-care and things that just feed your soul.

I was praying so hard that things would get better and the Lord came through (as always). Sometimes we have to get almost to the very bottom to realize we need His strength, and it isn’t in us.

 

3. My Wedding Anniversary

 

Yesterday was my 4th wedding anniversary! I’m thankful each day that I married my best friend. He takes such great care of me and our little cat, Draino.

 

4. Watching You by Lisa Jewell

 

Speaking of my wedding anniversary, Kyle and I were shopping earlier this week and I suggested it for a present. 😉 I’m so glad I did because it’s amazing! I heard such good things about the book, as well as other books by the author, I just had to give it a try. Have you read it yet?

 

5. Organizing

 

Anyone have a love/hate relationship with organizing sometimes? I’ve been putting off organizing our spare room (anyone with me?), but finally got started on it this week. It’s a good reminder for how much better I feel after decluttering. Plus, it makes it so much easier to find important things!

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  1. Jennifer says

    September 20, 2019 at 8:10 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! I really want to try the pumpkin cold brew but there’s sugar in it!

    Jennifer
    Effortlessly Sophisticated

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 20, 2019 at 12:35 PM

      Thanks so much, Jen! Aww, I wish I knew a way that could make it sugar free for you, but still yummy!

      Reply
  2. Kelsey Bang says

    September 20, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    happy anniversary! I love decluttering! its hard to find time to do it, but anytime I do and go through things it always feels so good!

    kelseybang.com
    4allthingsdisney.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 20, 2019 at 12:38 PM

      Thank you so much, Kelsey! I totally agree!

      Reply
  3. Ashlee Stuart says

    September 20, 2019 at 12:43 PM

    Happy Anniversary! I absolutely am obsessed with organizing things! That is one thing that I am looking forward to in our new house!

    Ashlee | https://www.maybeafterbrunch.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 21, 2019 at 6:57 AM

      Thanks so much, Ashlee! Yes, that will be so exciting! So happy for you!!

      Reply
  4. Nikoline says

    September 20, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    Aww, happy wedding anniversary! I hope you had a great day 🙂

    TheNormcoreRebel

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 21, 2019 at 7:01 AM

      Thank you so much, Nikoline! 🙂 It was a really great day!

      Reply
  5. Abdel says

    September 21, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    Happy wedding anniversary!! Interesting post thanks for sharing
    Have a lovely weekend

    https://www.abdelkhalekleblog.com/

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 21, 2019 at 9:03 PM

      Thanks so much, Abdel! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
  6. Julie | This Main Line Life says

    September 22, 2019 at 3:48 PM

    I’m totally with you on organizing. I really do love to organize and did my clothes last year (I kon Marie’d them and blogged about it) and I did the bathroom, but there are other areas that I just keep putting off because it’s overwhelming and stressing me out…. one day.

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:44 PM

      That’s awesome, Julie! I’ll have to go back on your blog and check out that post. 🙂 I believe in you, friend, you’ll get those other things done soon!

      Reply
  7. Caitlin | Beauty & Colour says

    September 22, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    Congrats on your anniversary! I actually love organizing 🙂

    Beauty & Colour | Vegan Fashion + Lifestyle Blog

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:45 PM

      Thanks so much, Caitlin!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cris A Santos says

    September 22, 2019 at 9:57 PM

    Happy wedding anniversary And I agree with you Prayer is very important It gives us new strength and hope And resting is so necessary xoxo Cris
    https://photosbycris.blogspot.com/2019/09/stepping-back-in-time-with-kate-kasin.html

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:46 PM

      Thanks so much, Cris! I completely agree with you!

      Reply
  9. Dara says

    September 22, 2019 at 11:22 PM

    The Pumpkin cold brew sounds so good! I want to read that book. And I always feel like once I get started organizing, I am so much happier!

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:47 PM

      They are great, Dara! If you try one, let me know if you like it! I totally agree with you on the organizing! Sometimes, it’s just getting started that’s a little difficult for me.

      Reply
  10. Georgia Rose says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:17 PM

    Great post – definitely going to check out the “Watching You’ book, heard lots of good things! Also, congratulations on your wedding anniversary! Hope you had a lovely day!

    http://www.justgeorgiarose.com

    Reply
  11. Veronika Novotny says

    September 24, 2019 at 12:29 AM

    Happiest anniversary!!! And I need to try that cold brew – sounds SO good!! And you’re definitely not alone in the organization thing – it’s a love / hate thing for me too. Haha!! xo

    http://www.veronikanovotny.com (life + style blog)

    Reply
  12. AutumnT says

    September 30, 2019 at 12:16 AM

    I just tried the pumpkin cold brew today! I LOVED it and it put me in the mood for Fall. 🎃

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      September 30, 2019 at 7:11 PM

      I’m so glad you loved it!! It’s the best!

      Reply

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