Hi ya’ll! Today is the first day of #AMonthOfFaves and I can’t wait to see your posts!
The skinny on #AMonthOfFaves:
Join hosts Girlxoxo, Traveling with T and Estella’s Revenge for our 4th annual #AMonthofFaves blog event – a fun way to recap the year that was. We have every day of the event (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) planned out for you, so you can join in anytime. There will also be a link-up on all our blogs – put a link to your post so that we can stop by each and every post to leave comments, high fives, good vibes and well wishes. Here’s what we’ll be blogging about.
Today’s prompt:
Fri. | Dec. 1 – #AMonthofFaves [The 2017 Favorites Edition]– eg. to eat, drink, wear, smell, see, do, enjoy, best purchases, most used gift received etc, favorite concert, outdoor activity, place visited, most squee worthy moment of the year.
2017 has been a fun year for the most part. I became an aunt again. I finally met Alison Law at Book Expo. I became friends with a new blogger Suzy Approved Book Reviews. I spent time with my oldest niece, Miss A- blowing bubbles, watching movies, playing pretend games (her favorite: when she’s the princess and I’m the horse…. I’m trying to not read too much into that and say it’s because I make the best horse sounds….) I met Jane Green this year. I was acknowledged in Kristy Woodson Harvey’s latest book, Slightly South of Simple. I worked hard on my side hustle. I read some great books. I took time to focus on me.
Let me break my year/faves down a little bit:
Fave drink: Water has been the drink that has passed my lips the most this year. An occasional glass of wine (Moscato is my fave) and some hot chocolate is like dessert in a cup.
Fave foods: I’m a sucker for Bablau shrimp tacos.
Favorite smells this year: I’m still loving Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but for a lighter scent- Lemon Custard spray by philosophy is my happy place. I also love how when Miss A comes over- she says “Make me smell good, Tam!” (This is code for spritz her with Lemon Custard!)
Most used gift this year: Technically, this gift was received in 2016- Santa brought it for me. But it’s my Iphone 7plus and I REALLY love it. I take lots of pictures with it, play on Instagram like alllll the time, and love that I can use it pretty much anywhere and everywhere.
Fave place visited: I went to NYC, Orange Beach, AL and Baton Rouge, LA this year. All were fun in their own way! Highlights of NYC trip: Getting invited to a private luncheon for author B.A. Paris, meeting Jane Green, seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, hanging out with Alison, Kristin and Rhiannon, meeting Stacy and Suzy! Highlights from Orange Beach: Dolphin cruise with my mom and eating good food/relaxing on the beach. Highlights from Baton Rogue: Hanging with Erin and talking with authors like Patti Callahan Henry and Lauren K. Denton.
Squee-worthy moments of the year: Becoming an aunt again is pretty much top of the list. Little A is so sweet and smart!
Other fun moments this year: Having fun with Alexa.
Now that you know about my year… are you ready to link up and tell me all about your 2017?
Link up here:
*What did you enjoy the most about 2017 (so far)?*
Happy Reading and Bookishly Yours,
T @ Traveling With T
Traveling With T 
What a great year for you, Tamara.
And what a GREAT post.
I am joining in the Instagram Book Challenge. I won’t be able to join you here for MONTH OF FAVES this year, but HAVE FUN.
You have a fantastic blog and Instagram posts, and I love your creativity.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Blog
Thank you SO much. Will miss you not joining in A Month of Faves, but look forward to your Instagram photos!
You are TOO sweet- thanks again!!!
You are welcome…you are very talented.
I had a blast the past two years with A MONTH OF FAVES, but not enough time this year.
I totally understand about time (and lack of!)
I linked mine up! So happy to join this year 🙂
YAY!!!!!!! 🙂
Looks like a great year – congrats on becoming an aunt again!
Those shrimp tacos look delish!
Thank you!! I just love being an aunt!!
They are delicious. They use this comeback sauce on them and combined with the shrimp and veggies- it’s music to my mouth!
Looks like you had a great year. Congrats! I am also partial to Moscato.
Thank you! I have tried many wines- one old boyfriend kept making me try reds even though I didn’t care for them and I finally found a wine I like when my cousin sent this bottle for my birthday one year. I don’t drink wine toooooooo much, but when I do- I’m going for the moscato!
Congrats on being an aunt again 🙂 I’ll be one again next Feb 🙂 And I like Moscato too, but Love Riesling.
Thank you! And yay for you!!!!!! Will this be your first time to be an aunt?
I’ve tried a Riesling and can drink it- but I prefer Moscato!
Nope _ 2nd time 😊
Same here! 🙂
I also mostly drink water, but love a good Moscato! Nearly everyone else I know can’t even drink it because it’s so sweet 🙂
Exactly- most people that I know complain about it being too sweet, but that is why I like it.
Oh! What a sweet baby! And oh man those tacos look amazing!I’m curious about the tortillas though, what kind are they?
Thank you! I think my niece is a sweet baby (but I’m biased!) so nice to hear from an un-biased person 😉
I have NO idea. They are from a restaurant called Babalu’s in Jackson, MS. If I remember next time I’m there, I’ll ask and let you know. They are REALLY good!
Moscato is my favorite too! Looks like you had a fun year!
I did! I’m so happy to find some other Moscato lovers 🙂