Monday Musings No. 143

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MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 143

Good morning friends, how was your weekend?

We had a leisurely weekend at home. Lazy mornings in reading in bed, long walks in the afternoon sun and time with family and friends.

Saturday my sister and brother in law came for dinner. The weather was perfect so we ate outside. So nice in fact that we sat out long after the sun went down and enjoyed the light breeze, the sounds of the nature and the beautiful stars.

Sunday I baked, that is my favorite way to spend a Fall and Winter day in the kitchen. I like to experiment with new recipes from my stacks of cookbooks and magazines.

Another thing I love to do on Sundays is “spa day.” I do a mud mask, deep condition my hair, a Moroccan black soap scrub and a manicure and a pedicure. By the end of my treatments, my skin is soft and smooth, my hair is shiny, my nails are colorful and my spirits are lifted.

Do you have a weekend self-care routine? I would love to know how you pamper yourself so please share.

Tell me, what did you do this weekend?

1.READ~The Day Shelly Woodhouse Woke Up

The Day Shelly Woodhouse Woke Up

When Shelley Woodhouse wakes up in hospital from a coma, the first thing she says is that her husband must be arrested.

He’s the reason she’s in here. She knows it. She remembers what he did. Clearly as anything.

But there are things Shelley has forgotten too, including parts of her childhood. And as those start to come back to her, so do other memories. Ones with the power to change everything.

But can she trust these new memories, or what anyone around her is telling her? And who is the mysterious hospital volunteer who brings her food and keeps making her smile? Is it possible to find your future when you’re confused about your past?

More Book Recommendations

If you have already read these books or missed something I have featured before on the blog check out My Bookshop on Amazon. 

2. WATCHED~Tea with Mussolini 

In honor of Maggie Smith who passed last week I watched Tea with Mussolini and Tea with the Dames a delightful interview with Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench Joan Plowright and Eileen Atkins.

3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN

The Corner Store Comeback

Climate change is destroying American homes. Who should have to move?

What I’ve Learned Ina Garten

Lost biblical plant with medicinal properties resurrected from 1,000-year-old seed

Your First Electric Car Could Be a Vintage Ford Bronco

The Problem With Tracking Sleep

Here’s how to help victims of Hurricane Helene

Seams pretty good: how to know you’re buying quality clothes

Lessons from the Golden Age of Mall Walkers

4. SHOPPING BREAK

Target Circle~Sale and 2024 Studio McGee Christmas Collection

It’s Target Circle days and everything from sweaters to Christmas decorations are on sale. In fast some of the holiday decor is 30% off! Studio McGee is not included but as it was just released and many of the items are already sold out so if you see something that you like buy it now. You can always return it if you change your mind.

I love the red and white plates, the tree pillow and the art.

You can see more of the collection in the collage below.

Amazon Prime Days

Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow. There are lots of things on sale, including my Breville Smart Oven.

There are so many things on sale it is easy to get carried away and buy things on impulse. I recommend starting with things that you already use and love like toiletries, basic clothing items, cosmetics, etc.

If you do not need to replenish your supplies get ahead start on your holiday shopping. That is what I will be doing.

You can see my Prime Early Deals in my Amazon Shop. 

5. In Case You Missed It

Saturday I joined Juliet and Kim for Weekend Meanderings. I shared, Stacie Flinner, New England Fall Foliage Travel Guide, Foraged Wreaths, Chic Wardrobe Travel Essentials and More.

That’s All for Now

What was the best part of your weekend?

Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me.

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