Week of 8/27

[HoneySpider]

Aug 29, 2018 11:27:51 GMT -5 ewall said:

HoneySpider I got a notice that they are switching out our gas meter now. Let's see if a utility company can get it right this time???

Good luck!

[luv2rn4fun]

Aug 29, 2018 9:22:50 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

luv2rn4fun, woohoo! I went to Starbucks last week for a BOGO deal one afternoon and I was slightly disappointed the seasonal flavors weren't out yet (but didn't expect them to be) Since my birthday is coming up I'll get a free drink and I always use it for a PSL (although when it's really warm I opt for the frappaccino version, also delicious)

I made it to Starbucks after my dentist appointment today! I ended up getting the Frappuccino version of PSL because it was already too hot outside...so good!!

Hope the electric bills get sorted out once and for all! How frustrating!

[pooh8402]

I got my iced PSL this morning, yum!

[estrellita]

H has a man cold. He's already told me approximately 37 times today that he can't breathe. Save me! 😆

[katespade]

estrellita - H kept complaining about his back last night because he pushed himself a little too much at the gym. I was like, “Yeah, you aren’t getting any back pain sympathy from me anytime soon.” 😂

[estrellita]

Aug 29, 2018 21:16:54 GMT -5 katespade said:

estrellita - H kept complaining about his back last night because he pushed himself a little too much at the gym. I was like, “Yeah, you aren’t getting any back pain sympathy from me anytime soon.” 😂

HA.. I had a few of those moments with H and still do.. I like to remind him that he can actually take medication for things and I haven't been able to take certain things for like a year and a half!

Luckily A slept all night so we were both able to sleep. Because I don't need to listen to him whine about that on top of the non stop talking about not being able to breathe, his throat feels somewhat scratchy, he has a slight sinus headache, etc. Omg, I get it, lol.

[ewall]

I'm going to buy a new car for DH today. Lol RIP our finances...

[wineandcheese]

Tomorrow is my second interview in the morning. I hope it goes well!

I can’t believe we don’t have plans for the weekend yet! Well besides working on our spare room. Three days with nothing to do! Well, so far. DH will probably find something for us to do.

[luv2rn4fun]

I told DH about Starbucks happy hour last night sohe wanted to walk up there after dinner! Nice to get out as a family during the week and I also got an iced PSL! I managed to have almost 25k steps yesterday and my body is feeling it today (I ran 6.4 miles with the boys).

It’s supposed to be hot again but I am hoping I can run 4 miles or so after preschool drop off (it’s just too tight to do it before and not really fair to C...although he does eat much better in the stroller). Might take L grocery shopping and then want to have a little quality time with him before picking C up.

[ewall]

I had a reward so I got an iced PSL yesterday based on the chatter in here. I always forget that it comes with whip! I hate whipped cream on top. Oops

Hope your interview goes well today wineandcheese!

[luv2rn4fun]

Aug 31, 2018 9:12:32 GMT -5 ewall said:

I had a reward so I got an iced PSL yesterday based on the chatter in here. I always forget that it comes with whip! I hate whipped cream on top. Oops

Hope your interview goes well today wineandcheese!

Mine actually didn’t come with whip and I almost complained. I know it’s much healthier without so I guess they were doing me a favor 🤣

ETA/ I am 4 stars away from a reward so I will be getting another one sometime next week (assuming DH wants to walk up there sometime this weekend)!

[pooh8402]

I always ask for no whip. Blech. I'm doing a 100 star challenge, only need to buy a tea today. Then I'll have 2 rewards. 😁

[estrellita]

I hate Starbucks and don't get the appeal of PSLs. That's all I have to add. Lol. 😜

[luv2rn4fun]

Aug 31, 2018 12:26:39 GMT -5 estrellita said:

I hate Starbucks and don't get the appeal of PSLs. That's all I have to add. Lol. 😜

I don’t care for a lot of their drinks, especially their plain brewed coffee, but do love PSL and most of their mochas (salted caramel, tuxedo, peppermint). Oh, and my normal go to is a skinny cinnamon dolce latte.

[estrellita]

Aug 31, 2018 14:14:51 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Aug 31, 2018 12:26:39 GMT -5 estrellita said:

I hate Starbucks and don't get the appeal of PSLs. That's all I have to add. Lol. 😜

I don’t care for a lot of their drinks, especially their plain brewed coffee, but do love PSL and most of their mochas (salted caramel, tuxedo, peppermint). Oh, and my normal go to is a skinny cinnamon dolce latte.

We have Caribou around here and it's SO much better IMO, lol. I could really go for a campfire mocha right now! Even the blended and flavored drinks at Starbucks taste sour to me. The only thing I've gotten there lately is a "violet drink" which is like a tea thing with coconut milk. People were raving about these drinks helping with milk supply and they do taste good, probably because they're not coffee 😆

[bk1]

I love a cinnamon dolce latte. I stopped Wednesday and used a reward for a PSL. Tasted so good I went and got another today. I've never tried them iced. I think I still have 2-3 rewards. I tend to keep some banked in case I'm broke. I try to limit myself to reloading my gift card once a month but with seasonal drinks I'm sure I'll be up there more frequently.

[bk1]

estrellita SB is the only coffee place in my town with a drive thru. We have a better local place but no way am I taking both girls inside for a coffee.

[pooh8402]

estrellita, I agree that Caribou coffee is so much better than SB, but we have none around me. We do have SB, McDonald's and Dunkin with drive thrus, but only SB is able to make modifications without blinking (like when I was on low-carb dairy-free, or now that I'm drinking 1/2 caff). If I try to go to McDonald's and ask for 1/2 caff, they just stare at me, then say they can't do that (yes you can).

[luv2rn4fun]

estrellita- my options are SB, Dunkin Donuts, and Peet’s (which really isn’t close). I can’t stand Dunkin Donuts coffee (plus it’s not walking distance, only Starbucks is). I don’t go nearly as often as I was (it used to be my sanity saver/reward for putting up with the boys by myself all the time but now I am running more and that helps LOL

bk1- same. I haven’t gone as much lately but that is definitely changing with the holiday drinks in season. I do walk the boys there often and never go through a drive through (I don’t know if any close that have one). Also, I typically mobile order so it’s not like I have to wait in line...we sometimes stay and enjoy our treats or we just enjoy them while we walk to wherever we are going.

[wineandcheese]

I got a iced PSL today from Starbucks! It was so good! I love Caribou coffee! Except there isn’t one anywhere near us.

[ewall]

My favorite is Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Mmmmm. Plus they have the pellet ice cubes!

[katespade]

estrellita - I’m not a SB fan, either. I used to be able to enjoy PSLs, but then I discovered the pumpkin drinks at one of our local coffee shops (which has a DT) and I never looked back. lol.

[luv2rn4fun]

Ran 5.9 miles with my dad and the boys this morning! We did the same route as last week and went 0:27/mile faster (still a slow pace for me but my dad is making good progress and I am amazed he can keep up as he’s 30 years older than me)! Great way to start the day!

Enchiladas are in the crockpot and the boys and I are on an adventure walk (they are playing with centipedes right now)! DH is painting a closet that smells like smoke randomly (previous owner smoked inside the house but we never smelled anything and rarely do but this closet is definitely a problem that needs to be fixed).

We need to go to Target (price adjustment for clothes I bought on Weds) and Kohl’s (clothes for DH). Hopefully we will do something fun while we are out later.