Friday Favorites 10.09.20
Just like we evolve as people, Five Things has now evolved into Friday Favorites. I started Five Things years ago for my grandma. Five Things gave her a chance to see what I was doing each week and always gave her and I something to talk about on the phone. On Christmas day this year, it will be the third anniversary of losing my grandma and I thought it was about time to evolve Five Things.
Five Things has always been a curation of my five favorite things from the week, and Friday Favorites will still feature some of my favorite things from the week, but it will also have some additional content. My goal of Friday Favorites is to share a round-up of my favorite links from the week, including recipes I have or want to try, places I want to go to, products that I am loving, what\’s on my radar, and of course a few of my favorite things.
Now that we are getting into the cozy season (my favorite time of year), it just feels right to make this subtle change to our Fridays together. Without further ado let me introduce you to my first \”Friday Favorites\” post.
I am loving this Lottie Mae diffuser in my car.
I am loving the changing of the colors in the Upper Peninsula.
This adult swaddle is a must-have, I especially love this boho design.
I just binged watched Emily in Paris on Netflix about an American marketer that gets sent to the Paris office to help them out. I am so bummed that it is only one season because I am definitely wanting more!
I can\’t get enough of Zeep Mermaid Kisses Sugar Whip.
Diffusing peppermint essential oil at night is helping me sleep.
This mustard-colored nail polish High Rollaway by Northern Nail Polish is a fall must, and the best part it\’s made in Michigan.
I laughed really hard watching The War with Grandpa.
My mum and I made some out of this world apple butter, and I\’ll be sharing the recipe with you next week!
I shared all the details of a getaway to Marquette, Michigan in the Fall and all I want to do is go back immediately!
If you are looking for ideas of things to do during October I shared 31 things you can do that are quarantine friendly.
I am doing great on completing my Fall Bucket List and only have make soup or chili, roast pumpkin seeds, have a bonfire, watch Hocus Pocus, make apple nachos and Hygge my home left! Next week I will be sharing my fall cheeseboard with you!
Thanks for stopping by and indulging in my Friday Favorites with me! Here are some of my favorite captures from the week.
Movie Review: The War with Grandpa
The War with Grandpa is based on the award-winning book by Robert Kimmel Smith and features a hilarious all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Uma Thurman, Robert Riggle, Cheech Marin, Jane Seymour, and more.
Grandpa Ed tries to peacefully resolve things, but Peter isn\’t having it. He wants his room back. This results in both Peter and Grandpa Ed going head to head with pranks, and war is definitely on. Since things are not being resolved they decide to go head to head in a hilarious game of dodgeball. Where new school (Peter and his friends) go against old school (Grandpa Ed and his friends). The dodgeball game ends in a tie, and the war begins to go all out.
Overall thoughts about The War with Grandpa
When you see Robert De Niro is in the movie, you expect it to be funny and The War with Grandpa did not disappoint. Not only was the movie funny, it actually kept me hooked throughout and it felt reminiscent of the Home Alone movies. If you\’re looking to have a good laugh, I highly recommend checking out The War with Grandpa this weekend!
Sixth-grader Peter (Oakes Fegley) is pretty much your average kid-he likes gaming, hanging with his friends and his beloved pair of Air Jordans. But when his recently widowed grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) moves in with Peter\’s family, the boy is forced to give up his most prized possession of all, his bedroom. Unwilling to let such an injustice stand, Peter devises a series of increasingly elaborate pranks to drive out the interloper, but Grandpa Ed won\’t go without a fight. Soon, the friendly combatants are engaged in an all-out war with side-splitting consequences.
Fall Colors in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Any trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the fall you are sure to come across burnt oranges, radiant reds, and golden yellows that will leave you speechless. Most of the time you can find these stunning colors lining the water for an even better view.
This year the colors in Michigan\’s Upper Peninsula were just out of this world, pictures do not even begin to do them justice. I know that many states do not get to experience leaf peeping season, therefore I thought I would share some of my favorite pictures from leaf peeping in the Upper Peninsula.
Where is your favorite place to go leaf peeping?
Restaurant Review: Iron Bay, Marquette
Iron Bay Drinkery, Restaurant, and Taproom are located in the heart of downtown Marquette, Michigan in one of the most iconic and historic locations. Iron Bay is serving about all the American classic from burgers and salads to chicken wings and my personal favorite anything whitefish. You cannot come to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan without getting some Lake Superior whitefish. Iron Bay is serving up a variety of whitefish dishes from smoked whitefish dip and Lake Superior whitefish chowder to Lake Superior whitefish and chips, tacos, and more.
As mentioned above, you cannot visit Michigan\’s Upper Peninsula without eating some Lake Superior whitefish. Therefore, while I was in Marquette I met up with one of my friends to get whitefish at Iron Bay for some whitefish.
What I ordered at Iron Bay in Marquette, MI
After spending entirely too long deciding what kind of whitefish I wanted I ended up ordering the Lake Superior Whitefish Chowder, Lake Superior Whitefish Sandwich, a Chai Pumpkin Pie, because you know I can\’t skip dessert.
Lake Superior Whitefish Chowder
The Lake Superior Whitefish Chowder featured local whitefish in a creamy style chowder. Hands down this were the best chowder I have ever tasted in my life and highly recommend getting it if you like chowders.
Lake Superior Whitefish Sandwich
The Lake Superior Whitefish Sandwich featured whitefish, arugula, tomato, slaw, and remoulade on a ciabatta roll. Nothing that was on the sandwich overpowered the whitefish which I really appreciated. The sandwich was the perfect combination of everything.
Chai Pumpkin Pie
Oh my gosh, this Chai Pumpkin Pie is the most delicious thing ever. I love chai and pumpkin pie and the combination of these two together was absolutely amazing.
If you\’re in Marquette, Michigan I highly recommend making a stop at Iron Bay for some delicious whitefish.
Things To Do in Marquette, Michigan: Kayak Dead River
One thing I have never done in Marquette, Michigan is go kayaking. For those of you that do not know, I went to college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Where I spent my days hiking and adventuring around Lake Superior, but never went on a water adventure.
On a recent trip to Marquette, Michigan not only did I reconnect with a friend from college, but I got to go kayaking and check out fall colors along the Dead River. Katie and I were both graphic communication majors at Northern Michigan University. We both came to Northern Michigan University as transfer students in our sophomore year, and how we met/became friends is cutesy epic. We were both waiting in the hallway to get into a design class and both had the same laptop case (black with white polka dots from Target), it was an instant friendship.
Katie and Erica\’s Big Adventure
After talking and catching up on the past 12ish years, Katie and I loaded the kayaks onto her car and headed to the Dead River for our big kayaking adventure. Unlike Lake Superior, the Dead River provides calm water which means you do not need to have a ton of experience to kayak.
What I loved about this adventure was how quiet and calming it was. We were able to enjoy each other\’s company and immerse ourselves in everything nature has to offer. The best part, the leaves are changing colors in Marquette, and that made the view even better from the water.
I cannot wait for our next big adventure, especially if it involves kayaking.
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