Café Con Monica

Three on Thursday

Stolen from  Stephanie @ Not Entirely Perfect because I love her Thursday posts! 

Lush – Mask of Magnaminty…really most of their masks but this one in particular is my favorite. I am learning to curb my Lush obsession because that shit is pricey but I love the smell of this one, its always nice and cool on the skin and it leaves your skin feeling tingly & clean! 


Kindle Fire HD…It is such a hot topic to discuss kindles with avid readers. It’s like there is some offense to use one but you  know what? I am a book hoarder. It is the one thing that I collect and have very little self control over and so the kindle is my lifesaver. At this moment I have 854 books on my kindle. I do still love a real book, nothing compares, and if I find a book I loved on the kindle I will buy the paper copy. BUT convenience and being able to hide my hoarding problems make it a winner. 

Timbuk2…more specifically the Classic Messenger Bag. I have had this bag for 7 years now, it has been through 13 countries, plane, train, auto, boat…you name it we have done it and while its a little beat up it is still my favorite and most sturdy bag. It is waterproof, comes with a strap that i can attach around to hold the bag in place and again…waterproof! Anyway, I am a fan. 


What are some of your favorite things? Any recommendations?

Three on Thursday

Stealing this idea from Stephanie @ Not Entirely Perfect…because those are some of my favorite of her posts and because I ALWAYS struggle to figure out what to blog about on Thursdays! So until I can get my life….here are three of my favorite things…

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 1. Cantu Products..especially the Coconut leave in and the Coconut curling cream. My hair is a pain in the ass. For serious. It has a mind of its own. Since I started using it I have had a much easier time managing it. And, thanks to Stephanie, I recently looked it up and found out is also cruelty free which makes me even happier to be using it. 
2. Re-usable Single K-cups. We’ve had a Keurig at work for a long a time but I just recently got one at home so I am definitely getting into more of a habit of taking my own coffee instead of stopping at Starbucks. That said, these are way better for the environment, I can switch up coffees and I don’t have to spend a ridiculous amount on boxes of Kcups! I got mine off Amazon but you can buy them at stores too.
3.  Hopper I know I have mentioned this before but since I’ve now used it to book several flights I can’t say enough good things. Since I already know when my winter break, spring break and long weekends are at the beginning of the school year I can start watching flights early and this app is fantastic for letting you know when flight prices drop and giving you an idea (color coded) of days the flight would be cheaper. 


What are your favorites?


High 5 for Friday!

Linking up with Della at Della Devoted, Katie at Cup of Tea, Tif at Bright on a Budget for High Five for Friday!


{1} 
It’s snowing today…ok, just flurries. But still..there is white stuff falling from the sky and it is cold. IM NOT READY. seriously. not ready. I am not a fan. I don’t like cold weather at all guys…at all.
{2}
I was so stressed last night after a long week of work and school and homework that I came home after a late night at work and went directly to the kitchen to bake. I haven’t done that in a long time but it felt so great to zone out for a bit. The result….Salted Caramel Pretzel Choc Chip cookies! 
{3} 
 I cracked 100 on my reading list! I set a goal of 75 on goodreads this year and surpassed it sometime in August or September. It has been a good year for just escaping into books and when I looked after finishing a book on Wednesday I realized I had 101 already! 
*I still want chocolate and this guy though. 
{4} 
Last Saturday Thenewguy and I went to do some baby shower shopping, had some dinner at my favorite place (Uncle Julio’s) and then went to a bar with some friends to watch UFC. Its been a while since I watched since the most recent ex wasn’t a fan and my favorite fighter was retired. But he came back and, of course, Thenewguy doesn’t realize I have been a fan for years so I know what is going on and bet against everyone I chose. HA. He now owes me sushi. 

Look at him…goodness. 
{5} 
I started a meetup group a few months ago and it was slow going at first but it is finally gaining new members and moving along and I’ve been meeting some great people! We are doing a weekly meet & greet after work on Wednesdays that people have been very receptive to it! This past week we went to Green Door Tavern, which i love because its old and eclectic. Only a few girls made it but they were super nice and fun and I am excited to see them again! 

I’ve been meaning to make a post about meetup and how I use it…one day I will get to that! 
Whats your five this week?

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