The Candee Dish

  Today’s Friday Faves are here! 1) Before, Apple TV  This is a departure from my usual miniseries choices, but it is interesting. I have two more episodes (I had hoped to be finished before including it as a Fave). It’s all coming together so hopefully the ending won’t disappoint. 2) Heated Vest  I have purchased heated vests for most of the family, but they are the puffer vest style. I actually bought this fleece one by accident, and because of the lithium battery, I thought it would be hard to return so I kept it for “just in case”. Well, my just in case happened last Saturday. I stuck it in my suitcase on Walt’s urging in case it was cold on our bike tour in Pebble Beach. SO thankful to have this vest as it was freezing on parts of the bike tour! While I do prefer the other style, this was my Fave last Saturday for sure! 3) Perfume Layering  I had never heard of perfume layering. While waiting in the TSA line at DFW, the girl in front of me smelled SO good. I ask...

Currently at Pebble Beach, but still have some Faves for this week.   1) Ember Smart Warming Mug  Hudson and Corinne gave this mug to me for Christmas and I love it! My coffee always gets cold because I’m a slow coffee drinker, and while I don’t love it piping hot, I do like it about 130 degrees. But my favorite part about this mug is that my son thought of it! I just love that he thought I’d love it. 2) Harlan Coben’s Missing You on Netflix  Ironically, I read this book back in 2015, but I didn’t remember it. It was a good series, I enjoyed it! 3) Eagles Live at Sphere  I mean, there’s really not much more to say. It was such a fantastic experience. 4) Little Toot and his Teething Toy  I found this little teething “mitten” on Amazon because Andy loves holding onto things and has been putting his fingers in his mouth. His parents tried it out a few days ago and apparently he LOVES it! I love finding awesome things! Okay, I’m going to go enjoy Pebble Beach. I hop...

In Vegas to see the Eagles at the Sphere. No doubt that will be a Fave next Friday. But, for now, these things are pretty great:   1) The Stepdaughter’s Lie by Teri Terry  This was my first time to “read” this author. She didn’t disappoint. The blurb on the front of the book to hook you in, isn’t exactly the way I saw things, but it was a good book, nevertheless! 2) Poetry for Neanderthals Game  I first experienced this game in Longview at my friends’ house. I couldn’t wait to get it and play it with my family. We had a lot of fun!  3) AirPod Max  I got these for Christmas. I may look ridiculous in them, but I like them for listening to my audiobooks while doing chores. 4) Juror #2  Walt, Corinne, Hudson and I watched this movie in our movie room, and I liked it a lot! Walt, an attorney, had trouble with their legal system in the movie. I believe he said “ridiculous” more than once. I would recommend it. Have a wonderful weekend, and hopefully I’ll have the...

Friday Faves on a snow day. Happy Birthday to my good friends Kim Morris and Donna Keyes as well!   1) Jesus Listens by Sarah Young  I have committed to reading this beautiful book of prayers daily in 2025. I would like to deepen my prayer life. I love Jesus Calling, and this book is equally as wonderful, each and every day. 2) Kodak Mini 2 Retro Photo Printer  This was a gift for Christmas to me from my daughter and son in law. I love it! My kids know me so well. I love “gadgets” and this is so easy and fun to use. 3) Guanci Stainless Steel Cutting Board & Home Hero Carbon Kitchen Knife  These were my White Elephant “winnings” on Christmas Eve from my sweet niece Nicole (yes, we give good stuff at our White Elephant, my mom couldn’t stand exchanging “tacky” gifts, she didn’t understand the humor in it 😂). I almost didn’t get this. I opened it and it was stolen from me. Luckily, a subsequent gift was stolen from me and I got this back and it was frozen! Everyone...

  We’ve rolled into 2025, so far so good, so here are my first Faves! 1) AuroWish Blue Gift Box (Set of 2)  I purchased several of these this year, a little pricey, but saved my sanity for wrapping Christmas gifts! I loved them, and with name stickers still on them will be reusing them next year for the same people! 2) Huckleberry App  This is an app for logging baby’s feedings, naps, diapers, etc. My daughter Hayley uses it for Andy. She had me download it so when Andy is here I can see when nap time and feedings should be, but my FAVORITE part about it is the “sweet spot” for Andy’s nap. I do not know exactly how it’s calculated, but it works!! When his sweet spot is coming up, we put him down and he goes off to sleep with little to no trouble. He’s not over tired, so he’s not fussy at all. I told my niece, who has a baby girl about a six weeks younger than Andy, and she texted us after Christmas to say that her baby girl slept over 8 hours one night, and 1.5 hours the ...