it's my girls' world

Hello and Happy Friday! I thought I'd switch it up today and try a new link up 10 on the 10th. This month, it's all about the friendships and 10 ways to be a good friend.. or loved one... I have so many family members I also consider to be  my best friends. 

 

1- Make time for your friendships. Text or call if you can. Even a quick meme to bring a smile to someone's face. 

2- If possible, meet from time to time. With busy schedules, still try to fit in a lunch, coffee or quick walk together. Real time spent together is like nothing else. 

3- Develop an attitude of gratitude with your friendships. Always try to remember to say thanks when your friend does something or makes time for you. A quick thankful text is never a bad thing. 

4- This one is funny, but try to support their social media efforts. Like or comment on their photo. Like their pages or donate to their cause if you believe in it! I hold some of my high school friends in such high esteem who make time to do this for me. 

5- Listen. You don't always need to voice an opinion. Sometimes people just need to vent. 

6- Respect their wishes and beliefs. Differing opinions are okay. 

7- Don't trash talk behind their back. I had this friend in my teens who would always bash this other friend and the other day I saw her post such a beautiful tribute to her on IG. I couldn't help but remember how ill she would speak of her and really admire their friendship took a different turn.

8- Talk it out. If something is there between you that's not feeling right,  if you have the relationship to do so, call and try to talk it out. If not, take whatever space or time you need. 

9- Give and take. I believe that friendships are about both giving and taking. No one likes a taker who doesn't give their time, effort or energy in return. I find myself getting weary of being the only one making the effort in certain friendships I have had in the past so I've paused on occasion. 

10 - Be happy for their joy and celebrate with them.  When good things happen to them or their family, ask a lot of questions. Get all the tea! And let them know you are thrilled for their wonderful news. 

What do you do to be a good friend? Any tips and tricks to share?

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!!

Life lately has just been buzzing by and standing still. Summer is filled with a whole lot of nothingness, busy, entertaining, downtime, pool time, screen time, family and friendships... Let's play a little catch up with some currently with Anne

Prime Lately for some of it. 

 The Ordinary Skin Care stuff to try because of the rave reviews and great prices. I will do a trial and report back here after a few weeks. 

The kids also got new Go Walks from the 50% employee friends' and family sale last week.

Movies with my kids in the night. 

The Grand Hotel while I'm cooking

The Jane the Virgin finale (so sweet)- initially Team Michael but now strongly Team Raph

Bachelor In Paradise (oh Blake, my fave from last season)

And I'm totally stoked for the 90210 reboot!!

Super easy stuff

Grilling creatively

Simple salads

Cauliflower

Soups to use up the veggies in the fridge

A whole lot of randomness :

Whether A can go to tennis lessons with her cut on her foot

If I can get a handle on all of this taxation stuff I'm slowly learning

What A will think of the cheer class she is trying next week

If I can really have no sugar until next week - I'm thinking no LOL

What next year's extra curricular is going to look like...

When next we can go to the market.

My kiddos at home.  Yeah they ask for snacks all the time, bicker often and try to get away with lots of screen time but I love those crazy, lazy summer days!

Yay for Tuesday... said no one ever, ha! We've had the most awesome staycation weekend with my brother and nephew visiting. More about that another time though. Today is all about Prime Lately with Tanya and some awesome purchases from the last couple months. Truth be told, Prime Day didn't much impress me this time around. I bought some sunscreen and mineral powder (that's still on sale) but other than that, nothing! That's not to say, we haven't been using Prime lately though... take a look:

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base

This is the powder/mineral foundation that I use daily. Seriously, I use it in the am before the gym or I use it for a special night out as well. I just layer on the coverage. Added bonus, it has a mineral sunscreen SPF. It's been in my arsenal for 5-6 years so far and we love it!!

Tassel  Fringe Earrings

Love a good tassel earring and these are so much cheaper than the ones at J Crew/Bauble Bar ones. These are so light and a great price!

Geometric Octagon Earrings

These are also light and a great price. A fun summer piece to add punch to dresses in lots of different colours. 

Compostable Disposable Wooden Forks

For bigger parties, these compostable forks are a great alternative to plastic ones!! 

Reusable Bamboo Cotton Face Pads

A great alternative to the disposable cotton face pads. You just throw these in the wash in the mesh bag they come in and then reuse!

Glass Electric Kettle

Hi, I'm Sarita and I'm obsessed with glass kettles. This is our third kettle and might I say my favourite. I love the shape and the price that goes with it. There are other glass kettles that are cheaper but I bought this one because of the reviews and the cool look. 

What's been on your Prime list lately?