Friday Five

I'm liking "Friday Five" because it gives me a chance to write about the little things, all in one post! It can be recipes we've tried, places we've gone or just anything on my mind. So, in no particular order, here's this week's Friday Five:

1. I'm all about getting the most out of DirecTV, because I feel like I pay way too much for it (someday I'll have to look into Roku and all of that, but I'm not sure our internet could handle it). The first thing we did to make DirecTV work for us was to get a DVR. What a life changer. We never aimlessly cruise channels anymore- now we have everything we want to watch at our fingertips. The other thing I like to do is use the search feature to find a specific movie or show I want to watch. I don't do it often...maybe twice a month or so...but this week it paid off! I've been wanting to see "Water for Elephants", and when I searched for it by title, it came up! It's on TNT or something at 1 in the morning next week- something I never would know about if I hadn't done a search for it. I have found quite a few movies this way.

2. I cleaned my engagement and wedding rings. Finally. When I used to go to the mall a lot more than I do now, I would stop into Hannoush Jewelers and have them do it (for free). I rarely find myself in a mall these days, so this DIY cleaning solution does the job. After the rings sit in the solution for 10 minutes, I lightly brush a soft toothbrush through the prongs and it removes any gunk that may have accumulated. They look as good as they did the day(s) Steve put them on my finger!

3. Kohl's is pretty brilliant with their Kohl's cash. I keep looking at my $10 Kohl's cash and thinking "Well, I HAVE to use it! It would be like throwing away $10 if I didn't!". Good move, Kohl's, good move.

4. One of the best things we ever did was have our kids close together in age. While it hasn't always been the easiest ride, and they still try to strangle one another from time to time, my kids are best buddies. They laugh and play and dance together. They console one another when they get boo-boos. They hug and kiss each other before nap time, before bed, and sometimes just to be sweet. When I give one of them anything (a book, a snack, etc) they make sure their sibling gets one as well. I love their bond and watching them together. My heart delights when I hear Rosie say: "Hey, Buddy! Want to pretend...".

5. Comfort food never gets old. That's why tonight we are having meatloaf, baked potatoes and roasted green beans. Yum! This recipe for meatloaf finally made me a meatloaf fan after all these years. It's not the most healthy recipe, I admit, but it is delicious, and I am all about "everything in moderation"!