All the experiences and opinions in this post are 100% my own.
As the summer starts to wind down and the fall begins to earnest, it's the perfect time to start thinking about all the sweet things that bring joy and happiness into our lives. Summer may be officially OVER (holding back my warm summery tears), but the fall is the perfect season to savor the sweet things that makes us happy. Everybody has something that makes them happy, right? Um, we sure do! And today, we're going to share the sweet things that bring us joy via photos.
(Flowers) They're so beautiful and they cheer me up when I'm feeling down.
(Writing) I LOVE writing! It's my way of relaxing after a LONG hectic day. Gotta love it!
(Cooking) Um, everyone likes to eat, right? We sure do! I LOVE cooking for my family because it brings me joy and happiness. The smiles on my family's face after a good meal makes this mama feel MMMM, MMMM Good!!
(The Meow Meow) Last year (around this time) she showed up on our doorstep hungry, so we gave her something tasty to eat. She's smart, loving and we LOVE having her around.
(Diet Coke) My day wouldn't be complete without a fizzy sip of Diet Coke. It's the best drink EVAH and I LOVE it! I'm totally ADDICTED to the fizz, and the way it tickles my lips. It's my everything, and NO other can take its place, not even the non-diet version. It brings me JOY and happiness. It literally makes me feel like a SUPER Mama.
Do you LOVE Diet Coke? It's deliciously GOOD, right? YUM!
Some facts and background for you:
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What sweet things bring joy into your life? Shopping? Baking? Spending time with your family? Crafts? Just tell us, we'd LOVE to know!
The picture of the flower is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vanessa!
DeleteMy pets bring sweetness into my life. I just love your flower photograph.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela!
DeleteYour kitty is so cute! My kids, sunshine, eating out and shopping are things that bring a smile to my face. Of course, I also enjoy diet coke as well. Love the fizz.
ReplyDeleteI can't go without a Diet Coke. I just love, love, love the stuff!
ReplyDeleteSweetness, well chocolate would be at the top of my list for that!
ReplyDeleteI love my kitties too!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you I gotta have my Diet Coke!
ReplyDeleteI was actually forbidden from having anything with aspartame in it while pregnant, but I definitely am a fan of non-diet colas :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I like Diet Coke and could go for one right now. And that tasty looking dish, too!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a dark cola/soft drink in over 15 years, diet or otherwise, but loved a Coke when I was younger.
ReplyDeleteI like flowers and cats and swimming. I'd rather drink ginger ale.
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Awe, great post! I love diet coke too :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet kitty! I loveeee me some cherry coke :)
ReplyDeleteTraveling (and of course my family) brings me joy.
ReplyDeleteMy family and pets bring so much joy to my life!
ReplyDeleteMy family is my sweet thing for sure.
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet kitty -- I'm a coffee girl myself ... it's what makes my life sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love to sing in a chorus (and at all other times)
ReplyDeleteslehan at juno dot com
What a great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I'd have to add chocolate for sure.
ReplyDeleteMy kids always make me happy and proud, so they're a big reason for my joy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a Diet Coke Ambassador! My MIL loves Diet Coke.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cat! Not much of a Diet drinker myself.
ReplyDeleteMy cat looks just like yours, and she definitely brings me joy, but it is Diet Coke that starts my morning off on the right foot.
ReplyDeleteNature and animals are two of my favorite things as well.
ReplyDeleteI love flowers, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI just spotted a new rose bud on my single rose bush - I love it, when that happens. Fall is beautiful in South Florida, so I don't mind the hot days coming to an end, as they are still quite warm down here.
ReplyDeleteThe colors of fall make me happy! And Pumpkin Spice Lattes
ReplyDeleteDefinitely spending quality time with my family is hands down what makes me smile and keeps me sane.
ReplyDeleteSwap in Coke Zero & a dog, and my list would be quite similar. Snuggling with my daughter is always #1 though.
ReplyDeleteThat rose is such a unique color!
ReplyDeleteThat rose is such a unique color!
ReplyDeleteI love the Meow Meow! I love sweet tea and Greek salads!
ReplyDeleteMy son's laugh -- that hard, belly gut laugh that makes me laugh right back!
ReplyDeleteI don't drink soda but those are some beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeletehubby LOVES Diet COke and has for years it's definitely his preference
ReplyDeleteI love Diet Coke. It's my one guilty pleasure.
ReplyDeleteI have learned that Diet Coke drinkers are HARD CORE! haha! A couple close friends of mine cannot live without their Diet Coke. I'm not a soda drinker for the most part but I love Cherry Coke!
ReplyDeleteI am a Diet Coke addict. I can't go more than a couple days without having one.
ReplyDeleteMy kids bring joy to my life and dark chocolate...that is something I love to savor when I have a quiet moment.
ReplyDeleteThe rose is beautiful
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