My Favorite (Fill-in-the-Blank) EVER

(OK, I’m coming back on here about four or so hours after putting up this post so that I can tell you that it turned out to be one of “My Favorite Comment-Sections EVER”! I’m not kidding. You guys are the world’s biggest blast. But, I’m now in the shopping mood again.)

Good Monday Morning, Sweet Things!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that you were able to observe some Sabbath rest and be still for a few moments, knowing that He is God. I had an usually wonderful weekend with unexpected joys. For starters, this was a weekend off. That means I got to awaken slowly on Saturday with no plans whatsoever then had an impromptu call from Amanda saying that she had a few hours to hang out. Turned out Melissa did, too. (The joys of having her back are too many to count!) As we were trying to think of what we wanted to do (and were shopped out and grossed out at the thought), Amanda said, “Let’s go see Aunt Gay’s new apartment!”ย  I’m hoping it won’t be long before you get to know my big sister here on the blog. She has a story that might hit those of us presently slogging around in faithlessness with a fresh bolt of lightening. Her boys (25 and 15) also headed over to her new place at the same time and the thought of us all being together was better than a bubbling plate of cheese enchiladas with chili gravy running all into the rice and beans. (Man, I hate that I just did that to myself.) The six of us were inseparable in the early years when my mom, our Queen of Everything, was still alive and in complete control. (I say that with great affection…and without deception.) I have almost as many pictures of my sister’s boys as I do my own girls. Then a whole lot of life happened and that’s a story for another time. We had a blast together Saturday and laughed our heads off, which has always been a Green (my maiden name) family trait. What we lacked in emotional health, we made up for in humor. As my older brother, Wayne, says, we all have a keen sense of the absurd. And I might add, we earned it.

If you only knew the whole story…but, then again, you could say the same thing to me. Some whole stories don’t need to be told in public but they do indeed need to be redeemed. (To me, the line is drawn where the glory to God and the good to the listeners profoundly exceeds the pain of the testimony. If the listener will likely be left with graphic visuals and oppressive thoughts or pervasive sadness, we need to refrain from telling it in detail. In those occasions, generalities are best. We don’t have to tell people everything to tell them an important something. We also have to be very sensitive to the other people – often family members – whose secrets are inadvertently told as we tells ours. These are HUGE issues that need to be worked through with great sensitivity. Mind you, I’m talking about audiences here. I’m not talking about counseling sessions. We do indeed need to find someone trustworthy and mature in the faith, with a gift for counsel, to hear our whole story.) All this to say, if you’re alive enough to read this blog, you’re story is not yet finished and you’ve got time for a really great turn in the narrative that leads to a brilliant finish. I know that for a fact.

OK, can you switch tracks really fast? I thought we’d do something fun today. I was thinking again yesterday while I was putting on my make up and getting ready for church how ticked I am that L’Oreal discontinued the mascara Melissa and I used to use. It was our favorite EVER and no other mascara does lashes like it did. It’s so annoying when that happens. And what a double whammy after my favorite pen got discontinued! Some of you remember that nail biter. No wonder it’s been such a hard year. (Of course, I’m being ridiculous. I don’t want to insult those of you going through tremendously hard times. Like many of you, last year actually was really rough but, oh, that it would have been over pens and mascaras.) I decided it would be fun today to share your favorite ___________ ever. By all means, don’t share something that’s been discontinued or you will dangle a plastic carrot in front of your Siestas. Beyond that, it can be anything! (Suitable to this blog, of course) It can be your favorite mascara. It can be your favorite book. It can be your favorite recipe. It can be your favorite meal. It can be your favorite memory. It can be your favorite song. Share ONE FAVORITE THING of yours (only 1!) with your Siestas today. It may mean that some of us find a new favorite something this very day.

Start it like this: My favorite (fill-in-your-blank) EVER is… (then, for crying out loud, tell us)

I think this is going to be fun. I’ll start with a really stupid one.

My favorite lip plumper EVER is Sally Hansen “Lip Inflation.” It’s dirt cheap and it feels like you’ve rubbed Tabasco all over your mouth. If it plumps like it hurts, move over Angelina.

What’s your favorite something, Siestas??

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  1. 401
    Dana says:

    My favorite kind of friend is a daughter-friend.

  2. 402
    Melissa H. says:

    Mayfield Peppermint Stick ice cream!
    It is only available during November and December, but it is worth the wait!!! When you see it, you know Christmas is right around the corner.

  3. 403
    Sharon Meekins says:

    My favorite thing is store bought birthday cake with buttercream icing. ๐Ÿ™‚ So, so good…

  4. 404
    Sharon Meekins says:

    Oh, and it has to be yellow cake!

  5. 405
    Sherry says:

    Toast…can I just say, REALLY GOOD TOAST…

  6. 406
    Marylou says:

    My favorite thing to do is Hunt ebay for just the Right gift to give to my loved ones…relatives and friends.

  7. 407
    Lisa D. says:

    My favorite sound in all the world is my two children cracking each other up to the point of losing their breath. You just can’t help but laugh with them, no matter what you’re going through!

  8. 408

    My favorite thing is being able to meet my best friend every month for lunch (she’s a 1 yr breast cancer survivor. Yay!) I love this post, but the food recommended is making me very hungry. (esp. the ice cream)

  9. 409
    Denise says:

    that granddaughter looking at you for the first time.. Love it.

  10. 410
    Paige Greene says:

    My favorite shaving cream is: Trader Joe’s Honey Mango Moisturizing Shave Cream!! It smells heavenly, is creamy, not foamy and leaves your legs feeling so smooth. LOVE IT! Got them for my gals as stocking stuffers at Christmas.

  11. 411
    Jean says:

    My favorite moisturizer is “No. 7” from Target. It’s pretty reasonably priced and lasts all through the night!

  12. 412
    pinkmommy says:

    My favorite makeup ever is Bare Minerals. The blemish treatment is awesome too. My skin is finally clear for the first time since I was 14!

  13. 413
    amber r. says:

    my favorite candle scent ever is pumpkin and sugar cookie…mmm!

  14. 414
    Aquila Bowlby says:

    My “current” favorite is a Butter Pecan Milkshake from Steak n’ Shake. Lots of delicious glazed pecan pieces mixed into the milkshake, topped with whipped cream, sprinkled with more pecan pieces and topped with a cherry. YUM! Whats even better is that from 2-4 pm they are half price!!! It’s also half price from 2-4 AM, but frankly having one that early in the morning would set me up for really strange dreams and bigger hips. After typing this I really want one. However, it’s after 4 pm and I’m too cheap to pay full price ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. 415
    Lisa says:

    That is so mean, Beth! How can you make your Siestas pick just one?!? So since you can’t stop me, I’m goin’ for it…

    My favorite thing to do on my night off (I’m a homeschooling SAHM of 3) is to meet my girlfriend at St. Louis Bread Company (aka Panera).

    My favorite thing I’ve taught my daughter is to use words. It brings a smile deep in my soul when we talk openly, without criticism or judgement or all the right words, about the things she thinks about and what bothers her… even if it’s about me. That’s when she knows I’m putting Mommy away and bringing out her confidante. She’ll be 6 years old in 3 weeks.

    My favorite chocolate (that I can afford) is Lindor’s Dark Chocolate.

    My favorite horse is Pip, that ornery cuss!

    My favorite song is Chris Tomlin’s “Amazing Grace”.

    Okay, since no one is going to stop me, I should stop myself. ๐Ÿ™‚

    ~Lisa

  16. 416
    Diane Kinney says:

    My favorite memory ever is watching my husband come off the military plane after a year long tour in Iraq. My kids ran to him, and we all rejoiced in his safe return. I still cry every time I see a soldier come home to family.

  17. 417
    Megan Cunningham says:

    There are the given ones like Mint chocolate chip ice cream and Yankees Baseball.
    My all time Favorite thing is watching a man Worship his King and Savior. We sisters do it well, but seeing a man hands lifted to the heavens, or tears streaming down his face breaks me every single time.

  18. 418
    Teresa Smith says:

    My favorite thing to do is laugh.

  19. 419
    Michelle says:

    My favorite shower product ever(s) is a tie between Philosophy’s Amazing Graze and Pure Grace.

  20. 420
    Amy says:

    I have naturally curly hair. I am so thankful to the person that created the hair straightener! Helps to tame the curls and the frizz!

  21. 421

    My favorite relaxation is… sitting outside in a comfy chair on a sunny (but not hot) day with an inspirational Christian non-fiction book and my notebook that I write all that I learn in. This past week in Georgia has been perfect for this.

  22. 422
    Robbyn says:

    My favorite team is the Minnesota Twins…love them!

  23. 423
    joni says:

    My favorite new toy from my husband is my NookColor – 6000 books in one place!

  24. 424
    Sara says:

    my favorite cookie and breakfast EVER is soft molassas. It is great with creamy coffee ๐Ÿ™‚

  25. 425
    Joyce Watson says:

    Anyone have a favorite dream? I dreamed I was working with Beth Moore in her office…now that is way out of my boundaries, but funny.

  26. 426
    Brandy Fox says:

    My favorite chapstick EVER is Burt’s Bees, the original, not the flavored one.

  27. 427
    claire says:

    My favorite time of day is early morning – devotions alone and then coffee time with my husband.

  28. 428
    Michelle Weidemann says:

    My favorite thing… Ok one of the many is Campfire Candy mints… You must eat them frozen. Only get them once a year! That makes them more special!

  29. 429
    Christina Luther says:

    My favorite thing ever is a good firm hug around the neck from one of my children, not a tight squeeze just a firm hug. I โ™ฅ hugs!

  30. 430

    My favorite meal EVER is …. Osso Buco (braised veal shank) with Risotto a la Milanese (Saffron Risotto). I love to make it and eat it.

    And I don’t wear a lot of or care a lot about make-up but…

    My favorite eye shadow EVER is Almay Intense i-Color. It takes the guess work out of the “What will look good on my eyes” debate.

  31. 431
    Kari says:

    My favorite candles ever are Woodwick — love the crackling sound as they burn!

  32. 432
    Carla says:

    My favorite activity to do in the check-out line is to scope out the person’s buggy in front (or back) of me & see if I have any coupons in my 3-ring binder that they could use to save them $. It always takes the person by pleasant surprise!

  33. 433
    Amanda says:

    My favorite coffee creamer is Coffee House Inspirations Breve Cream Vanilla Caramel
    Takes two wonderful rich cream flavors and swirls them together! Makes a cup of Joe divine!

  34. 434
    valerie says:

    My Favorite eye liner for now is Milani Liquif’eye metallic eye liner pencil found at CVS. It goes on smoothly, no tugging and stays on.

  35. 435

    And I have to add one more.

    Since it’s the season for it and all… My favorite Girl Scout Cookie EVER is Thin Mints. Especially in the form of Thin Mint Ice Cream by Dreyer’s.

  36. 436
    Amber Maynard says:

    My favorite thing is McDonalds soft serve ice cream. I usually have at least 2 a week and their only 150-200 calories each.

  37. 437
    Diane G. Olive Branch, MS says:

    My favorite fragrance is Chantilly. However, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find Chantilly in our stores. Is it being discontinued? How do I find a new “signature” fragrance after wearing and enjoying the same one for years?

  38. 438
    Kari McClain says:

    My favorite thing ever is warm biscuits with strawberry jam, and if they are both homemade that makes it 100% better. :0)

  39. 439
    Joan says:

    My favorite author is Nora Roberts. Also The Thymes Sleep Well shower gel….it is a dream:)

  40. 440
    Heather B. says:

    Oh my word Beth!! A few months ago I found a stick of that same lip plumper on clearance at my grocery store and decided to give it a try. Holy smokes! It felt like someone lined my lips with Red Hots!!! They should put a warning on that thing! After the initial shock wore off I really liked the results. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Oh, and let’s see…my favorite purfume is Viva la Juicy. Not the most attractive name, but the scent is lovely!

    • 440.1
      Kathy B says:

      “Holy Smokes”? I’m sorry, but remind me again why I would deliberatly cause my lips to feel like they’d been stung by a bee? I’m no Angolina, but I actually got teased as a kid for having big lips. No joke. I wouldn’t wear lipstick for years, b/c it felt like my lips entered the room before I did. So now I want to make that worse and suffer physical pain at the same time? You first, darlin’ ๐Ÿ™‚

  41. 441
    Tammy Elrod says:

    My favorite beach vacation spot is Ocracoke Island, NC.

    Tammy

  42. 442
    Linda says:

    Funky earrings make me feel young again!

  43. 443
    Leann Burns says:

    Nick Arrojo of “What Not to Wear” fame has a new product line called Arrojo. My hair did not enjoy the haircare products but there is a body wash that is called Floral Citrus. It’s so perfect – not too flowery, not too dryer-sheetish, not too orangey, not too warm. . .

  44. 444
    beckyjomama says:

    My favorite moment EVER was the moment that they opened the doors and I saw my groom’s face as he saw me for the first time in my wedding dress.

    (well … there were other first time moments later in the day, but this is a family blog…)

  45. 445
    Maria says:

    Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream…I have been eating it for over 33 years…and still love it!!!

  46. 446
    Tammy says:

    My favorite activity is to squeeze, hug, and kiss my Granddaughters!

  47. 447
    Lee says:

    My favorite vacation site is anywhere that I spend with my grandsons and right now our favorite is the mountain cabin in Cassville, PA.

  48. 448
    Rebecca A says:

    ONE of my fave things is a nutella s’more. My friend made up the recipe. Take a graham cracker and break it in half. Spread Nutella on one half and marshmallow cream on the other. DElightful!!! Peanut on one half instead of marshmallow cream is good too – kinda like Reese’s Pieces!

  49. 449
    Annabelle says:

    Okay wait, I got lost on the ticked part because they discontinued my hair color (for those of us who afford to do it ourselves at home!!). I was bummed.

    I switched to Almay lengthening conditioning mascara with no additives – paba free, chemical free, if only it was free free ๐Ÿ™‚ Anyway, it’s a great healthy replacement for the ones I was allerigic to.

    • 449.1
      Andrea Bishop, Arkansas says:

      I love redken mocha… just the right color…. kenra curl defining cream… it smells wonderful, and tames the frizz… doesn’t make your hair feel oily.Just right…

  50. 450
    Leah peterson says:

    My new favorite thing is to light lots of candles, soak in my tub and read iBooks on my iPad. I got it for Christmas and never dreamed I’d love it so much!

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