A Few of my Favorite Things

 It's been a few weeks since I've done a "Favorite Things" post so this is what I'm loving currently. 

I was bored one day and binged watched through a season of "Ugliest House in America" which I thought was a dumb show but ,  ,, it was not HA!  I just watched the season finale and it was fun.  These houses are truly, well, ugly.  I find the host very funny and it is always interesting to see what Alison does when she transforms the house that wins. 

My sister-in-law introduced me to two things this summer and they have both become favorites - one a sweet treat and one a salty snack.  

Nerd Gummy Clusters - I love nerds, always have, and now to enjoy them stuck on a sour gummy ball of goodness is just amazing. I just like to grab a few of them when I'm in the kitchen just for a "kick in the mouth".  HA 

Crunchy Roasted Edamame Beans - I tried them thinking I would hate them but they are oddly satisfying.  They are a little earthy but yet remind me slightly of eating pistachios (which I love but boy are they expensive!).  When I'm craving a salty snack, a small bowl of these crunchy beans are just the perfect snack!  

From the time I started this blog I've always shared about books I want to read and books I've read so what am I loving right now with books?  This series by Julie Klassan has been really good.  A few years ago I read through all of Julie's currently published books; I came across this new(er) series on Libby and have really enjoyed them.  

Finally, I love lights . .. especially little twinkle/white "Christmas" lights that just bring a little joy to a corner.  I currently have three strands in my house - and they bring me such joy when they click on each evening.  I love the most in the darker winter months - they click on around 6:00p when it is dark outside and yet they bring warmth to the rooms they are placed in.  They are (obviously) lights with a timer and yes, they do take some AAA batteries but I have found that the batteries last about 2 -3 months before needing to replaced (the lights get dimmer but I like to get the FULL use of batteries LOL) .