Five Friday Favorites

Here are some of my favorite things on this last Friday of July....

1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Collection for PB Kids

I'm not gonna lie, I was pretty sad when they released this line. I was always hoping they

would, but really wished that they'd wait and do it once I had kids.  It may seem odd to you, but my love for Eric Carle runs pretty deep, and I'm truly in love with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  Although I'm not a huge fan of how the quilts turned out, I love how you could mix pieces of this line with other primary bedding for a little boy's toddler room! 

If it were socially acceptable to buy things for children you'll have 3-5 years down the road, I totally would.  My favorites are the wall art, plates and cups, backpacks and lunchboxes, sheets, and caterpillar Halloween costume.    I may not be a mom, but the kiddo loving teacher in me is obsessed!

2. Project Runway Season 9

I'm definitely not lacking in the TV department this summer! Between Bravo and the other cable channels, I feel like I have a new summer show premiering each week!  Project Runway premiered on Lifetime last night and I have high hopes that it will be a great season. 

3. Bow Tie Fiesta

Although I'd made this favorite of Blue Eyed Bride's to take to friends before, I'd never made it for ourselves until this week.  We both loved this pasta casserole and will definitely make it again and again.  I love that with just the two of us, we have plenty of leftover for at least one more dinner and even a few lunches.  I guarantee we'll make this at least once a month once school starts, and our schedule gets more hectic.
(FYI: I subbed chicken for beef, and left out the olives).

4. School Idea Galore on Pinterest

Maybe I just follow a lot of teachers, but Pinterest has been full of wonderful teaching ideas now that we're getting closer to back to school time.  I've already found so many wonderful ideas that I can't wait to implement in my classroom this year.  I think it's almost time they add an "Education" category for all of us teachers to share! (BTW, I'm definitely stealing that character pumpkin idea for a book report around Halloween!)

5. A Fantastic New Job for My Dad

Although I'm really sad that my parents will be moving all the way to Virginia, I'm also thrilled for this new opportunity for my dad.  He has landed an amazing new job, that will allow him and my mom to embark on a new adventure together.  Today marks my dad's last day of work, and I can't wait to celebrate this exciting new journey with them this weekend.  I'm so proud of him, and know it's a fantastic move for them. 

What are you favorite things this Friday?

Have a great weekend everyone!