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1. I’m so stoked that you guys like the Erin Condren giveaway!! And that so many of you are planner junkies in general 🤗 I don’t get too many chances to indulge my inner planner addict here on Spoons, so I always have a good time with those posts. Not that I don’t have a good time with the others, but food and health only make up part of my bundle of interests, so it’s nice to be able to share something different every now and then.
2. That being said, we’re getting back to the food for Spoons’ birthday on Saturday, and this is what we’ve got coming up…
I was actually going to do something a little more cake batter-y (so that I could use sprinkles, obvs), buuuuut then brownies happened. I’m not mad about it. Chocolate is never a bad idea. Unless you’re allergic to it. Or a dog. Then maybe it’s not such a great idea.
3. Now that I’m thinking about it, though, maybe I should have done some sort of muffin or loaf recipe since those seem to be the ones you guys like the most 😂
4. Anyways! After that, we’re jumping straight onto the pumpkin train. I know, I know – it seems a little early – but everyone is doing it. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is hitting Dunkin and McDonalds on August 29th and 31st, respectively, and while Bux hasn’t announced their launch date yet, it’ll most likely be the first week of September as well. The question is… are you ready for it?!? Because I’m thinking most of my city is since there was NO canned pumpkin at the store the last time I went to check.
5. I did pick up a box of this pumpkin tea, though…
I don’t know if it’s any good (let me know if you’ve tried it!), but I remember seeing it on a few blogs last year so I grabbed a box while I was down in Vegas since we don’t get this flavour up here in Canadaland. It smells very pumpkin spice-y. I quite like it, and I’m hoping it’ll be good for…
6. … the cold ass mornings! Holy snap. Maybe it’s just my neck of the woods, but the days are definitely getting colder. And shorter. I woke up the other day and it was only 6ºC (43ºF). It’ll warm up later in the day, but we’re still only hovering somewhere around 17ºC (63ºF). I’ve had to pull out the socks. And hoodie.
7. So I haven’t seen Suicide Squad yet (and I’m not sure I will to be completely honest), but I’m obsessed with a few of the songs from the soundtrack. Especially this one [that sounds way better through headphones than it does on crappy laptop speakers]….
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8. And on that note, I hope you guys have an awesome Thursday! Make it an epic one 😎
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I’ve tried that tea and I liked it!
I can definitely feel fall in the air in the mornings here – I’m a bit excited for it, but not for what follows. 😛
Grumble, grumble stupid pumpkin. I puffy heart you though.
It’s still very warm here, like you can’t go outside in pants and socks warm. Humid too. Hence why I’m still all about that summer produce. Plus I keep getting it in my CSA, when I manage to pick it up that is. I completely forgot it last week. Gasp!!! 🙁
It’s become sock weather here for sure, especially in the mornings. The other day, my car was even covered wth a thin layer of frost. It’s nuts.
I am WAITING for cold ass mornings! It’s 85 before I even leave the house for work at 7am!
I love that tea! I honestly forgot about it since last Fall, but now I am totally going to keep my eyes pealed for it at the store. It won’t disappoint you!
Dying for that Saturday birthday recipe (and the cake batter-y one, which sounds up my alley as well!)…I can’t wait! You never disappoint, Amanda! ❤️
Amanda I so <3 You for knowing the release dates of The Pumpkin Spice latte at different venues! Though – what did you think Of 'Bucks' one last year – they changed up the recipe and I wasn't as goo-goo gaga over it though my daughter LOVED it! BTW "Chocolate is never a bad idea" NEVER – so Spoons birthday treat looks fantabulous – to me at least. Seeing I'm very often off lien on Saturdays, I'm gonna go ahead and wish you a happy blogiversary! It has been such a wonderful joy bumping into you on the "interwebs" – I raise something chocolate to toast ya and say here's hoping I see you in person one say! Stay warm – don't believe it's already in the 40s160s there!
I don’t actually think I trued the PSL last year, but I haven’t been a huge fan of it in the past… which is probably why I’m always making my own PSL-like things at home 🙂 An thank you so much for your sweet words, Shashi <3
I am so ready for the cooler weather. I am also a huge fan of anything pumpkin.
So I work at Starbucks and they haven’t even told ME the actual release date! We do have it in the back already though. So it’s definitely soon.
But yes I love pumpkin everything and am so ready for all things pumpkin to come out.
I really liked Suicide Squad, though to be honest I prefer a fun movie that doesn’t try to get too deep. My daughter and I had fun watching it and love the Heathens song. I can’t see which one you have posted as it’s blocked.
On a side note it’s still in the 80s and 90s here in Texas but I can’t wait for fall and cool temperatures.
The one I posted was Sucker For Pain, but it’s pretty much tied with Heathens for my top spot 😀
We are seeing suicide squad tomorrow night! I don’t even really care what movie we go to as long as we get date night away from the kids. Wooohooo! We’re going to the VIP theatre too, where they serve drinks and food. YASS.
Now I can comment properly! Ps thanks for sorting out my link up! 🙂
With us going into spring, the pumpkin thing I doubt will be happening – but in all honesty I think I would rather try some of that tea than a PSL!
I didn’t know if I wanted to see Suicide Squad but everyone I know who has seen it says it’s a big disappointment…. Apart from the soundtrack – that’s golden!
I was so excited when Dunkin Donuts started carrying pumpkin spice coffee!! Ah I love all things pumpkin. I need to get pumpkin cheerios ASAP!
I’m so not ready for pumpkin yet! Maybe in a couple more weeks. 🙂
I am loving all your chatter about pumpkins and hoodies and seasons changing. I LOVE fall and this post gets me SO excited!! Thank you for always being awesome!
Fall is my favourite season too, Katie! Ours doesn’t last too long, but those 2 weeks when all the leaves are orange and still attached to the trees? SO gorgeous.
I found a can of pumpkin in my pantry left from last year #AheadOfTheGame
Happy almost birthday!
Pumpkin spice?! IN AUGUST!! Nope nope nope just can’t do it. It’s currently 90 degrees here and the thought of fall is far. Although it IS my favorite time of year 😉 one year I ate so much squash, pumpkin, and sweet potato that my hands and feet turned orange! Hahaha. Let me know how that tea turns out cause I love me a warm mug of tea with big comfy socks and a blanket in the middle of fall.
I’ve been there with the orange palms! 😆 My biggest weakness is kabocha – I literally have NO self-control around that stuff.