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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // Spring Edition

March 25, 2016March 25, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 20 comments
10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // Spring Edition

Reflecting on the little things each week. // dreams-etc.com

1 // Rediscovering TaeBo. 

2 // Taxes are done, which means one less thing to worry about.

3 // Young & Hungry. I was searching for a new show to watch after finishing Reign and didn’t think I’d like it, but… I did.

4 // My niece’s foster dog and the adorable wrinkles on his head.

5 // A night out with a friend I haven’t seen for awhile.

6 // Black nail polish.

7 // Connecting with other writers at a church group.

8 // Little One snuggling in after a night out of the house.

9 // Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. 

10 // Spring break is next week!

WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS WEEK?

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  1. Emily says:
    March 25, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Woohoo! What a happy list! Yay for Easter weekend! Glad you are connecting with writers at church – that must be so nice to find something you care about so much in common with other church-goers. And, as a tax accountant, I’m ashamed to say that my taxes are still not done! Goal for next week. šŸ™‚

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  2. Renee says:
    March 25, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Rook my grandkids to see Zootopia! We all had a ball. They were on Spring Break!

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  3. Leslie Soto says:
    March 25, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I love puppies and their wrinkly heads, too! I haven’t thought about Tae Bo in years. My mom and I used to do it together and laugh hysterically at ourselves! Happy Weekend!

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  4. Jessica Ree says:
    March 25, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I’ve heard some people say they love “Young & Hungry” and others say they hated it. I will have to give it a try!!

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  5. Sami says:
    March 25, 2016 at 11:54 am

    Black nail polish always makes me feel instantly cooler! Great happy thoughts šŸ™‚

    xo
    Sami
    http://www.theclassicbrunette.com

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  6. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says:
    March 25, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Oh my gosh, thank you for the reminder that my taxes are done! I keep hearing people talking about taxes and having a slight panic, then remembering that my accountant filed them a few weeks ago. haha

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  7. Heather says:
    March 25, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Connecting with other writers at a church group sounds awesome! What a great week! I love that you made this list, I might have to start blogging my gratitude as well.

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  8. Erin @ A Welder's Wife says:
    March 25, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    I enjoy your lists! This week I have been able to sleep until 7-8 most days, and that has made me very happy! I normally wake up between 5 and 6am, so it was been great to get an additional 2-3 hours of sleep. Although I’m not looking forward to returning to my 5-6am wake ups next week.. Have a Happy Easter!

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  9. Lindsay says:
    March 25, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    The foster dog looks like a cutie. šŸ˜‰
    I’m loafing in the couch all weekend. I hurt my neck in a car accident yesterday getting rear ended. I’m okay just stiff and real sore.
    Have a wonderful weekend love!! xo

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  10. Shann Eva says:
    March 25, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I forgot all about TaeBo! I’ll have to dig out my old DVD’s. I’m excited about Easter and Family too. Have a great weekend!

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  11. Charlotte says:
    March 25, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    I totally thought the first item on your list was “recovering Taebo, which I imagine would also be accurate. LOL, I haven’t done those workouts in years but they are killer!

    Sweet list–hope you have a very happy Easter/weekend! XOXO and yes to dog forehead wrinkles. SO cute!

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  12. Annie says:
    March 25, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    I love black nail polish too!

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  13. Angela Tolsma says:
    March 25, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    black nail polish is the best! Love the puppy picture! TaeBo sounds interesting!

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  14. Autumn says:
    March 25, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    #1 is SUCH a throwback for me! I remember in school we used to have TaeBoe classes! haha! AMAZING. Happy Spring Break!
    http://www.autumnhachey.com

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  15. adriana says:
    March 25, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Love this! It’s always nice to take a minute and think about the good things that happen : ) I’ve been so excited for the weekend and for Easter, so I’m very excited it’s here haha!

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  16. Alissa says:
    March 25, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I wish we have Spring here but at least it’s summer here! šŸ™‚ I can’t wait to go to the beach!

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  17. Kim M says:
    March 26, 2016 at 8:12 am

    OMG the forehead wrinkles are the best! Baby snuggles too šŸ˜‰ I was kinda bummed that our spring break was a week earlier than the rest if the world lol.

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  18. Angie Agerter says:
    March 28, 2016 at 12:37 am

    Young and Hungry is a super cute show. I lagged off watching on FreeForm, so just started over on Netflix and finished what they had there and giggled way to much. Puppy snuggles after being out or away are the best ever.

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  19. chelsea jacobs says:
    March 28, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I totally forgot about TaeBo!

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  20. Sara Strand says:
    March 28, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I am so happy to be back on our routine again. After Penelope and I being sick for two weeks, though I still don’t feel great at all, we’re back at it and it feels SO GOOD.

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