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Good evening ladies (and all my male readers too)! Hope you all had a great week, and now are ready to take on the weekend by storm. Today was just one of those perfect days. Not only was the weather absolutely beautiful (high 60s in Boston), but I kept myself busy from the moment I woke  up.

My day started off at a wonderful blogger event at Stir hosted by Good Food Made Simple. I won’t go into too  much detail as I’ll write a full post on Monday about it, but I had a blast chatting with other food and mom bloggers, sipping coffee, and of course: eating. After the event, I used all of my positive energy to carry me through a lovely three-mile afternoon run. Boy did that feel amazing.

Anyway, it’s Friday and you know what that means: time for Friday Faves! Here are a few things I’m absolutely loving this week:

White Wine: If you know me well, you know that I’m a huge fan of red wine. Merlot is my go-to drink on a dinner date, and there’s nothing tastier to me than a glass of good Malbec or Cabernet with a side of cheese.

However, lately I’ve been lovin’ the whites (or at least giving them a chance). Ever since my trip to Florida, I’ve been enjoying a nice glass of white as the perfect refresher at the end of a long day. White Zinfindel paired nicely with my tanning session in the Sunshine State, and currently I’m downing a glass of Pinot Grigio to unwind after a long day.

Creative Juices: Lately, I’ve really been loving my brain. That is, all the creative juices its been concocting recently. It’s like I finally got a second wind I could have used a long time ago. This week, I’ve been thinking about finally launching my own inspirational greeting card line, and idea I’ve been throwing around for a while now.

Rice Crispies: I haven’t had these babies since I was a little kid, but lately I’ve been bringin’ them back. What could you not love about snap, crackle and pop? Plus, they are wheat free!

The Beach: Just because I’m no longer in Florida doesn’t mean I can’t go to the beach any darn time I want. Luckily, my boyfriend lives right on the beach north of Boston, meaning I can get a little taste of the ocean any time my heart desires. This afternoon we went on a little stroll along the water, dipping our toes in the water, holding hands and being goofballs.

Risotto: It’s not a surprise I’m utterly in love with this dish. Cheese and rice? Oh, and did I say cheese? Lots and lots of cheese. What’s not to love? This week I’m lovin’ Trader Joe’s Asparagus Risotto. If you haven’t tried it yet, please do. SO GOOD.

What’s on your top five this week? I’d love to hear! Have a great weekend!