Groundhog’s Day is long over, but still February, still snowing every other day and seriously feel like I am repeating the same day over and over now pretty much.
I think Bill Murray had nothing on the title movie Groundhog’s Day and I am now truly convinced of it after living through this winter, the Polar Vortex and almost 6 feet of snow we have had over the course of this one.
Yes, I said the next two paragraphs last weekend, but again nothing seems to be changing with the weather and it is a Groundhog’s Day redux to the fullest now!
So once again no end in sight and still have the rest of February and March to get through. God help me if it snows in April, because you will definitely find me cowering in the corner mumbling to myself! (Kidding, I think!)
Seriously though, as bad as it has been weather wise, I am so in need of finding the good with my weekly thankful things. So keep reading to find out now…
1. Valentine’s Day starting off with a brand new heart dangle charm from Kevin and ending with a dozen Roses, too.
2. The girls having the best uncle, who bought them both Disney Store Frozen Anna costumes for Valentine’s Day.
3. Getting my taxes all done. And keeping great records all year of my income and expenses with blogging and designing that helped in getting us a very nice, tax refund from both the federal and state returns.
4. As I was finishing my taxes, I got a phone call that the charm I had ordered and had been on back order for over 2 months finally came in and was able to pick up. Seriously, I was drooling over this little beauty when I saw it.
5. Giving the girls their Valentine’s from us that was bought during Emma’s temper tantrum in a recent Disney Store visit.
6. Emma’s first bowling party for one of her classmates. She had a blast and now we have a free card to go back. So, I know she will be begging us until we do this!
7. Influenster box arriving. It seriously was an awesome box and here is quick look at it, in case you missed the post this past week. 
8. Another Le Tote package arriving for me and having fun playing with more clothes! 9. Sunday night dinner out with Kevin sans kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day finally after we haven’t been out to dinner without them in over 2 months. 
10. Kevin home for President’s Week on Monday and getting to take a break from my day and even buying more nail polish on sale with a coupon to do more fun manicures soon!
A side note by the way, I am on Instagram here and my hashtag to follow me is @jnine0712. Most of the photos above were indeed posted on there and trying to make an conscious effort for 2014 (one of my goals for the new year) to use Instagram more then ever and hope you will follow me over there if you haven’t already!*
Now if you missed a moment of this week’s blog articles, here is a recap~
On Monday, I showcased some moving horror stories and had many share there own to read all about this, click here. On Tuesday, I continued with the horror stories with a recent shopping trip nightmare I had with my husband and girls, as well as a new dream shop from text at home company, called Dean & Grace for all your kids’ shopping needs here.
On Wednesday, loved being able to post up and share all about how I was selected and received the latest VoxBox from Influenster with the J’AdoreVoxBox click here.
On Thursday, I co-hosted the Pin It party for the another successful week, here. And, I also shared a great fashion for less company I found that you can get all you fashion needs met inexpensively here.
On Friday, back with another FTSF with the sentence to finish being, ” One of my hidden talents is…”, to link up please click here!
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massholemommy says
I don't know about you guys, but we are getting MORE snow on Wednesday. I know it's early, but hopefully it turns out to be a small storm. I am so done.
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Janine Huldie says
So done and seriously I cannot take anymore snow either, but know that we haven't seen the last of it. I mean one more week in February now and still have March to go. And I mean it, if I see snow in April, I think I will cry!!
Kris aka Mrs. AR says
Taxes and the weather…I mentioned those things too. Nothing like the relief of seeing spring just around the corner. And the feeling of having taxes done! 🙂
Hope you don't get any more snow…and that we don't either. I am over it!
Have a lovely week-end!
Janine Huldie says
Love that we both mentioned both of these and heading over to you now to check it out now!! 🙂
@kwektsuilin says
Looks like a romantic Valentine's..and quite a good week but for all that snow! Thanks for sharing, Janine!
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Janine Huldie says
Happy to share, Michelle and was a wonderful Valentine's Day, but the snow I am truly over and done with!! 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
It is like Groundhog Day! Except for today! 50 and sunny might feel shockingly amazing.
We recently went to a bowling party too! And we got free passes to go back!
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Janine Huldie says
It is warmer here today and so true that this little heat wave nave very well feel amazing! What a coincidence about the bowling and wish that we could go together with the kids! Don't work too hard this weekend and hope you have some downtime, too!! 🙂
April G says
Sounds like you had a great week even though was snowmeggedon those two charms are beautiful. I really like the snowflake, even though it doesn’t snow here.
Janine Huldie says
April, the snowflake is gorgeous and I actually got a second, because I had ordered int wo different places in case one didn't get them in. So, now I have a spare and trying to sell on good, old Ebay 🙂
Christine says
I remember the days of tax returns fondly. My husband is now considered self-employed, and no more returns for us. I know it's better to have to pay them, as we got the benefit of interest, but it was nice getting those checks.
I'm ready for winter to end. We had some spring-like weather this week, but I don't trust it. I know there's another blast of cold coming in behind it.
Janine Huldie says
I am now considered se;f-employed, so I had to pay back a little bit, but still got a return, because Kevin isn't self-employed. But so true about the interest working for you all year long when you are self employed. As for the weather, i don't trust it either and agree this isn't over yet by any means!
zoe says
I worry about all the bloggers Ive been reading thinking spring is around the corner … I think snowmaggedon is still more appropriate… although I get my own sick stomach thinking about doing taxes….
Janine Huldie says
Agreed with you on this Zoe and know better then to think that winter has had its last laugh on us and good look with the taxes today, too!! 🙂
Billybuc says
No snow here. In fact, the birds chirping make it sound very much like Spring. Today I get to do the taxes…oh joy! LOL Have a great Saturday.
Janine Huldie says
Enjoy it and have some spring like fun for me after the taxes are taken care of (of course). Have a wonderful Saturday, too!! 🙂
gigigirl says
You managed to have a fun month in spite of the weather! If it's snowing in April when I get back to NY, save some room for me in that corner because I'll be right with you….babbling away! Enjoy the weekend and the nicer weather for now. Sun has finally come out here. xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Oh man, I was just thinking that about April and hoping that you bring warm weather and sunshine with you, because if it snowing the corner better be a large on to accommodate all of us!! 🙂 xoxo!!
gigigirl says
I will try to take the warm weather home with me. Otherwise…..get ready to snuggle in that corner! lol
Janine Huldie says
That corner may very well have to be big, because more cold temperatures this week even after we had a bit of a warmup. So total crap shoot right now! lol 🙂
southmainmuse says
We've had some beautiful weather this week after the snow and ice the week before. But cold temps return next week. Pooh. But it was nice to pull our the short sleeves and flip-flops. woo.
Janine Huldie says
I am so dreaming of flip flops and hoping soon here, but will just take a few more days like today in the 50s. Seriously feels like a heat wave right now!! 🙂
stephanie2006 says
Yay for two beautiful Pandora pendants!! How exciting you finally got the snowflake pendant, Janine! And your Valentine's Day dinner sounds so wonderful, love the Calvin and Hobbes quote on the napkin, such a beautiful detail 🙂 Have a great weekend, Janine! Sending you some nice weather from Germany!!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Stephanie. I seriously am so happy that I did get the snowflake. Sounds crazy, but made my day. And thank you for the great weather wishes and will take all we can get. Wishing you, too a wonderful weekend now 🙂
Sandy_Ramsey says
I love those pendants! I guess Kevin has it pretty easy when it comes to gifts for you! The roses were sweet too. How awesome that the two of you got to go out to dinner alone! That is always so nice. Just to take a deep breath and relax. I'm happy for you. I love the phone case in your selfie. I'd love to know where you got it made since my daughter is asking for one 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I think Kevin totally does have it easy and I always give him hints on my blog just in case :). As for the phone case, I got to review Casegram last year and this was the case I got from doing that review.
Crystal says
Getting taxes done has to be one of the most freeing feelings ever! Love your list!
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Janine Huldie says
Totally freeing feeling and will say every year when that is done I definitely breath a bit easier afterwards. Hoping you are having a great weekend now, Crystal 🙂
lrconsiderer says
A CALVIN AND HOBBES QUOTE ON YOUR VALENTINE DATE! *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
That is the CUTEST THING EVERRRRR
Sorry it's been the same snowy day for you, for far too long now.
Sorry it's been the same snowy day for you, for far too long now.
Sorry it's been the same snowy day for you, for far too long now.
Sorry it's been the same snowy day for you, for far too long now.
Sorry it's been the same snowy day for you, for far too long now.
Sorry it's been the same snowy day for you, for far too long now.
(Couldn't resist)
Janine Huldie says
I know, both Kevin and I love Calvin and Hobbes, so I seriously couldn’t resist taking a picture of that. As for the snow redux, you just totally made me smile. Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far 🙂
Lisa @ Meaning of Me says
Looks like a lovely week in so many ways. I love the snowflake charm! Dinner out with out kids is a nice treat, isn't it? Our Kidzilla is very well behaved and quite fun to be with, but sometimes I really like a meal where I don't have to cut anyone else's food.
Our snow is melting off a little – we've had three days in a row above freezing! I believe there is more snow in the forecast for the week, though, on at least two days. Not surprised – I mean we do still have a month until spring. But with so much snow – and we usually don't get this much – this has truly felt like the never ending winter.
Have a great week!
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Janine Huldie says
Totally is a nice treat. Like you my girls aren’t bad to take out, but actually getting a meal hot when it is is nice and the adult conversation isn’t too bad either. As for the winter, totally agree that it has been long and never ending. Wishing you a great rest of the weekend now 🙂
clark says
thats right! it's Tax TIme… oh well, time to get to the accountant…. thanks for the reminder!
(yeah, it has been a long, too long winter….come on! March!!)
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Janine Huldie says
Happy to give the reminder and wish you the best of luck with the good old taxes now!! 🙂
Dyanne@IWantBacksies says
Your Pandora bracelet is so pretty. Love the new charms! AND dinner? AND roses? Lucky girl! I took all my snowman decorations down today, so I think we are pretty much guaranteed another snow now. Maybe I should have waited until May?
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Janine Huldie says
Dyanne, if it snows in May, I think I will definitely be crying. Seriously though I know we aren't done with this snow, not even by a long shot and will hold my breath, because I just no more will be coming before all is said and done.
day-with-kt.com says
So, you know I made this super quick trip to TX and a huge side benefit of it is the weather – it was 77 when I got here this afternoon!!!
Have a super weekend and hopefully it will involve some melting snow!
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Janine Huldie says
Omg, I think I would have died if it were 77 degrees here in February. It was 53 yesterday and that my friend was a heat wave and making me smile, but 77 not going to lie totally jealous here!!
Leah says
I'm done with snow too:(( What a nice Valentine's you had though! Love the charms – so sweet! That snowflake one is gorgeous!!! (Kind of ironic though that it came in as you are hating the snow so much:)))
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Janine Huldie says
Leah, I know totally ironic, how much I feel in love with the snowflake charm, as much as I am a real snow hater!! 🙂
Cyndy Bush says
I love the pandora charms!
I think I say this every time I visit, but your girls are SO cute!
I hope Springs comes for you soon and the Groundhog days are over.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Cyndy and I need all the good thought on spring actually showing up sooner rather then later right now here!! 🙂
dianeroark says
What a great post! I think we are all ready for Spring. It has truly been a cold, icy, snowy, winter in Arkansas. I could not imagine what New York has been like this winter.
I love your Valentine's charm. I too got a couple of Pandora charms. I LOVE THEM!
We have not bowled in a long time. It looks like great fun. A perfect indoor activity.
I truly hope you have a wonderful week. I am glad you got your taxes done. We started gathering everything together yesterday. I cannot wait until it is over.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
Diane, I totally think we are all ready for spring, but will say it just most likely not get here quick enough and just have to deal I suppose. So happy you got some Pandora charms and truly sounded like a great Valentine's Day for you, too! And good luck with your taxes now, too. Wishing you once again a great rest of your weekend 🙂
Rosey says
This silly weather.
I like your scarf! And I like the costumes for the girls. 🙂
Your bracelet is rocking nice!! I refuse to look at one in person, because like I told you before, I just know I'd be an instant addict. Although…it could be fun mom & me thing for me and my teen to do together… 😉
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Janine Huldie says
Total addict here and seriously confess to this time and again, but so much fun. I wish you would get into it and may need to convert, so I can have someone to be bad with. As for the scarf, I have had it for a while, but just decided to try it with the blouse I was wearing and liked the way it looked 🙂
Sarah says
I am hoping for no more snow (though more is predicted this week), but I hope IF more finds you, you have the strength to keep from retreating to a corner and continue speaking in a clear voice. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Sarah, thanks for that and I need all the prayers I can get now for no more snow!! 🙂
Kristi Campbell says
You look so much better than I do! So there's that. You already know how I feel about the upcoming snow days because OMG WILL WE EVEN SURVIVE (oops sorry, I meant hey it'll be fine and we'll survive *gulp*).
I have to selfishly ask, is Instagram worth it? I'm not on it….
Oh and YAAYAAYYAYA to um. wait. snow? again? I'm going to bury my head in a pillow now…
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Janine Huldie says
Ok, I saw that video of you and you are seriously one hot mama! So, I don't think I look better then you by any means. And as for the snow, totally burying my head in my own pillow now, too! God help us, but I did see something good yesterday – Daylight Savings Time starts in 2 weeks from yesterday. At least it will light later soon and means we got to be heading int he right direction 🙂
Karen says
you sign up for and get the best stuff…I need to be more active like that…Maybe over the summer. I know more flipping snow on Wed now, it's supposed to be the day I register Anthony for Kindergarten…I hope they don't cancel. I've had enough….
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Janine Huldie says
I love finding new deals and such to sign up for and share here. Truly so much fun and I do hope when you have more time you can too on your blog, because I would love to be able to get more from you, too!! 🙂
cynkingfeeling says
Forget those roses-I want Kermit the Frog & Beaker!
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Janine Huldie says
Those are actually my husband's and he has been a huge fan of those characters since he was a small kid 🙂
.MIS. Manhattan Image & Style says
It sounds like you had an amazing week love! 😉
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks and hope you did, too Diana!! 🙂
Chris Carter says
I am late to celebrate all your precious Thankfuls!! But oh, how I adore them all! that snowflake? Roses? Heart? Costumes? (Uncle ROCKS) and getting your taxes done AND being so productive and organized that you can surely get back what you deserve!!! Wow, Janine. Seriously, you amaze me. You just don't sleep. I know it!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Chris and I seriously do sleep, but I guess it could see how it would seem like that!! 🙂
Brittnei Washington says
How fun is it that Emma went bowling for the first time. I wonder how JR will like it. His Daddy is a bowling fanatic. He is even joining a nonprofit where they use bowling as a vehicle to help their cause so you know he's ecstatic about that one. Your nail polishes look fun! It will be nice to see how those manicures come out 🙂 Good for you getting your taxes done!
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Janine Huldie says
If you take JR bowling, would love to hear how he liked it. And the polishes are seriously so much fun and love trying all different looks now. And I actually got my federal return today when I checked my account. So, definitely so happy that another year is behind me on this!! 🙂