Weekly Wins is a series where I touch on my “wins” from the week in the categories of love, buy, do, eat, give, read, tech, watch and wear. It’s 100% my favorite post to write. Enjoy!
LOVE:
My new basil plant! So I love using basil in most everything I make but it’s not cheap. I was at the grocery store this week and instead of buying a small pack of basil for $6 I decided to get the plant for $2! I would say that’s a deal!! Going to be honest though, I have NO green thumb in me so I was always hesitant to buy the plant BUT even if I can’t keep it alive, it is a much better investment! Right?! Not sure why I didn’t think about that sooner. Either way, I am happy to report that I’ve really been trying to take great care of it, watering it, and rotating it everyday so the sun shines in on a different angle. Get ready for some recipes using the basil from my new plant! And in the case that you want your own basil plant, here’s an organic one you can buy on Amazon in a can. FUN!
BUY:
Listen up, boy mamas! I bought the coolest new shoes for my new walker boy and you’re going to want them too! They’re Nikes, they’re mesh and breathable for the summer, and they are so trendy that they make any outfit look good! Shop them for your babe HERE! What’s more? They come in adult sizes too! Shop adult sizes HERE.

DO:
Omgosh we had a fun filled week but going to have to say that taking our first road trip with the Brodster took the cake! We went to visit cousins in Michigan over the weekend and had the BEST time! While I was nervous about the long drive with a 16-month-old mobile toddler, it ended up being a great trip {though heading there was better than the way home. ha! nobody wants to go home after a fun-filled trip so …understandable!}
EAT:
Gluten free pizza from Lou Malnati’s!!! Ummm, can you say YUM? It tastes no different than their regular pizza! Sooo, I posted this photo below on my instagram but the pizza was just so good that it really was my eat win of the week! Basically, I couldn’t not post this pic again on the blog! I got their spinach and mushroom thin pizza and it was beyond delish!!! The best Sunday night dinner everrrrrr =)
PS If you’re not from Chicago, you MUST head straight to Lou’s when you get here. They’re famous for their deep dish but I’m privy to their thin! {either way, you can’t go wrong}
GIVE:
We couldn’t go to Michigan empty handed! DUH! We got Rylee {who just turned a year old} and Jonah {who’s almost 4!} a few things each but I think the win-gift goes to one of the presents we got for Jonah: A SUPER SOAKER!!! Of course while we were there it was like 40 degrees outside but hopefully the weather will get warmer so he can put that super cool super soaker to good use! PS I’m so mad at myself for not taking a pic of that fun toy while we were there so a photo from the web will have to do!
READ:
A good read that my mom sent my way. You all know that I’m trying to be more conscious of the makeup and skin products I use {hence my love affair with Beautycounter} so when I read this article, I was immediately intrigued.
TECH:
Have you downloaded the new google keyboard on your cell phone yet? It launched last week but I wanted to use it for a bit first to determine if I liked it before sharing it with you guys. Well, you’re in luck because I LOVE IT. Just a few cool features: searchable emojis by typing in what you’re looking for, glide typing {if you fancy that}, easily accessible GIFS, and an embedded google search! The only thing it doesn’t include that I wish it did was voice texting. You can record your voice and send that to someone but where’s the button to talk into your phone so your words turn into text? Overall, I highly recommend downloading it and think it’s way better than the regular ‘ol English keyboard your phone comes with!
WATCH:
This is not new this week but rather, new to me! Did you happen to catch Alanis Morissette on The Late Late Show with James Corden in November? I shockingly didn’t and it truly boggles my mind that I haven’t seen this clip earlier than now! Anyways, if missed, together Alanis and James sing an updated version of “Ironic” and it is gooooood. I’ve honestly watched it over and over all week! Hilarious!
WEAR:
Ok, I’m cheating a bit because this pic is from Mother’s Day but I can promise you that I wore this top this week too; just didn’t take a pic. This top is everything I ADORE: white, sweatshirty, oversized, and short-sleeved for the spring and summer months. The one bummer is that it’s currently sold out and no longer online because of that. BUT click HERE for another sweatshirty short sleep little number that’s pretty similar to mine and oh so cute!!! {i mean, not sure it’s as cute as my nephew Owen in this pic but I don’t think anyyyyything is!}
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Happy weekend! Can’t let you go without having you check out THIS photo that I posted yesterday on my insta. I. Can’t. Stop. Looking. At. It. When will I ever get over the fact that my babe is actually WALKING?!?! It continues to shock me each and every day!
What were your wins of the week?
Let me know in the comments section now!
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I bought a basil plant last summer and it lived for quite some time so I’ll be doing that again soon! James Corden is hilarious – I will watch anything with him!! Have a great weekend! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Yes to the basil plant!! And agree – he’s SO hilarious! Cracks me up overtime. Enjoy your weekend girl! Xox
Wait? There’s an app called Google dashboard? I need to check it out, and the last picture is just too precious, Dana! Motherhood is such a blessing! Really hoping we get to meet one day and have a play date!
Wishing you a Happy Weekend!!
xoxo, Vanessa
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It’s called Google Keyboard and it basically replaces the english keyboard on your phone!! The last photo is myself with my new nephew! Isn’t he the cutest?! A playdate would seriously be so fun!! Let’s do it!! Happy weekend, Vanessa! Xox
Awesome that Lou Malnati’s has a GF crust! Oh how I miss Chi-town. Have a great weekend…
charity
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Omgosh yes it’s the best!! Xox
Two of my college roommates were from Chicago, and I’ve missed the occasional Lou Malnati’s pizza from their parents’ visits since moving out!! And that super soaker sounds like a perfect gift :)
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So fun!! That’s so nice that your roommates parents brought Lou’s to you guys!! It’s the best! And yes, the super soaker was a success!! Xox
OMG that google keyboard!! I need that in my life asap. That is just oo cool. and now i’m hungry for pizza!
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Yes! You do need it! Did you download yet?! Let me know what you think!! Also hope you got that pizza you wanted! Xox
Also, so glad you found my blog and hope you’ll be back to read more Helene!!
aww this is awesome girl and that keyboard!! STOP :D and hey IM from chicago :) I just moved to Atlanta last year but I def miss my hometown! Misising Lou’s like crazy down here!
Did you download the keyboard yet? Makes life so much easier! And Omgosh where are you from in the chi? Lou’s misses you more!!! {but I had my bachelorette party in Atlanta 4 years ago and it’s such a fun city too!} Xox
I also have a basil plant that I have been growing for a while and I love it. I add it to pasta, salads, everything … it’s perfect!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
The best, right?! I am really trying to take care if it so it doesn’t die on me!! {but I think I’m doing a good job so far!} Hope you’ve had a great weekend, girl! Xox
google keyboard…totally intrigued! Have a great weekend!
Yes! Google keyboard! Did you download it yet?!
OMG, my jaw hurts from laughing SO hard at the clip you’ve shared here! Seriously, James Corden is hilarious and I of course love Alanis Morissette! I love those sneakers you got Brody, look at those cute feet! I need to get a new pair of sneaks and I love the look of these in the adult version. I LOVE that pic of you holding your nephew, Dana, you’re such a striking beauty! Thanks so much for sharing, girlie, and I hope you have an amazing weekend ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
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Hahahah I am laughing picturing you laughing at the song! I love them both too and their updated version of that song is seriously amazing! And hilarious!! I think Brody loves his shoes too – he basically kept them on all weekend long! He definitely walks better in them so that’s good! Also, you totally just made me blush, Jalisa. Not even kidding! You are the sweetest! I’d like to think Owen steals the show in that pic but I appreciate the compliment more than you know! Weekend was great! Busy!! How was yours?? Xoxo
How adorable are those little kicks?! Too cute! And that keyboard – amazing! Happy Friday gurlie <3
Green Fashionista
Thanks Kate! We’ve been getting compliments all weekend… didn’t know they’d be such a success!! Did you download the keyboard yet?? It’s pretty amaze! Xox
I’m obsessed with this series! I feel like it keeps me in the know with what’s going on haha. That pizza looks to die for, I haven’t eaten lunch yet and now all i went is some of that pizza! Also, beautiful pic from Mother’s Day, I hope you had a lovely time!
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You are seriously the sweetest, Julia! You have no idea how much it means to me that you love my Weekly Wins series!!! Seriously though, makes me SO happy!!! I hope you ate pizza this weekend!!! Did you?? Also, the mother’s day pic – I’d like to think Owen stole the show but I’m glad you like the photo! Hope you had a great weekend! Xox
Ohhhhh I need to put that keyboard on my phone! Takes just google it to a whole new level right? ;-)
Yes!!! You need to!! Did you download it yet? Texting is WAY better now than it ever has been… especially if you’re an emoji user like me! Thanks for stopping by the blog, Amanda! Hope you’ll be back to read more!! Xox
Oh my…those shoes are the cutest thing ever! You seriously have the cutest little boy EVER…ship him to me! LOL! And your nephew…adorable! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, gorgeous!
xo, Lily
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Thanks girl! You are SO SO sweet!!! Xox
This post is too cute, the last picture is melting my heart! SO adorable!
xo
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Awww thanks Carina! You’re the sweetest!! Hope you’ve had a great weekend! Xox
Oh gosh, your little baby is so stylish, haha, I love the grid pants and hat! Gluten free pizza? Yes please?! It looks so good!
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Thanks May! I’m so glad you found my blog and hope you’ll be back to read more!! And yes!! Gfree pizza isn’t always delish but at Lou’s it’s AMAZING!! Xoxo
Cute post
xx
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Thanks Zorica!! I’m so glad you found my blog and hope you’ll be back to read more!! Xox
OMG so we totally went to Lou Malnati’s during our roadtrip from San Francisco to Boston, and the whole time until we got there I thought the name of the restaurant was Illuminati’s! Whoops! They do have amazing pizza!
Chelsea
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Hahahah!! Chelsea, I seriously laughed out loud reading your comment! Hilarious! But no judging here – I do things like that all the time. Anddd at least you got to eat their delicious pizza! Xox
Aww, your nephew is adorable! :)
Love the little baby Nike shoes too, so cute! :)
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Thanks Mica! So sweet!! Really glad you found my blog and hope you’ll be back to read more!! Xox
Aw I can see why this is your favorite kind of post to write – so fun! I want to look into buying a basil plant now – you can never have too much basil!
Tina
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You are so sweet, Tina! It really is my fave!! And def get a basil plant… I’m trying really hard to keep mine alive and think I’m doing a good job so far. Ha! So true – you can never have too much basil!! So glad you found my blog and hope you’ll be back to read more!! Xox
those little nikes are adorable!!! xxo
Jamie
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Thanks Jamie!! We are getting lots and lots of compliments! Xox
You’re so beautiful and ur top is absolutely adorable and i wish it was still available! I love his little outfit, omg too fricken cute hahaha. Hope you’re having an awesome weekend
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Um, sweetest comment ever!! I’m so sorry my top is unavailable. I’m just as bummed as you! But the one I linked is similar and love it just as much!! Have a great start to your week, girl! Xox
Basil is the best. I am such a huge fan of basil & it’s actually really easy plants to take care of. :]
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Yes!! Not hard at all, Carmen! I’m realizing that now! Xox
I got you at no green thumb lol! I love plants and wanted to grow on my own but I can’t just keep one :( Your kids are adorable :)
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I’m realizing that basil isn’t as hard as maybe some other ones! And thanks lady! The baby boy is the last pic is my nephew but I’ll pass the compliment along. Xox
Yay, my bad! yes please :)
I really need to start growing herbs in my apartment too! I cook a ton and it seems so much more economical to invest in some seeds rather than having to buy new herbs every other week!
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Do it girl! I’m realizing now just how much more economical it really is! Hope you have a great start to your week lady! Xox
I love baby Nike’s so much!! I hate spending too much on shoes for kids, but they have such great quality and she looks so cute in them!!
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Totally agree, Colleen! Not ideal since they grow out of them so quickly but for good quality, I’ll pay more! Xox
I should definitely try gluten free pizza! Sounds great!
Happy Monday Doll!! Ps: I’m hosting a Giveaway. I’d love if you entered!
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Yes! You must! My disclaimer is that it’s actually not great everywhere but the one from Lou’s is amazing!! Happy Monday to you! I’ll def check out your giveaway! Xox
I need to get those Nikes for my boys, they are perfect! I have also been wanting to attempt at keeping an herb garden alive…hmmm maybe I could do it!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
Getting so many compliments on the shoes! They are a great investment!! And yes! Do the herb garden!! I wish I could do a whole garden but I live in a tiny place, so just the basil will have to do =) Happy Monday! Xox
That pizza, oh my gosh!! Yes please!! Those toppings look pretty much amazing right now :) Hope you guys had a great weekend!! XO
Shauna
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Thanks girl! It was a great weekend! Busy!! Hope you had a great weekend as well friend!! Xox
I love your new basil plant!! Don’t worry, they’re pretty hard to kill. They love plenty of sunlight, and only water when the soil feels dry. You’ll do great! I love B’s new shoes, too cute!!!!
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Thanks for the amazing tips, Dara!! Never knew any of that so really helps. I think I might have been watering too much. Oops. Hopefully it’s okay!! And thanks for the nike love!!! Hope you had a great start to the week! Xox
Great post! That new baby shoes is so cute :) And that pizza made me feel hungry :D
STYLE VANITY
Thanks lady!! You are so sweet! Hop you got some pizza in your life since reading this post! Xox
How awesome! I’m loving the pics!
xoxo, Hadasah
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Thanks girl! Appreciate you reading!! Xox
The baby shoes are really cool! I love basil too and almost always have a plant at home. xoxo
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We are getting lots of compliments on the shoes! And Brody likes them too which is a plus! I really don’t know why this is the first time I’ve had a basil plant!! Xox