Five Things We Love Right Now

A Man Called Ove

I don’t get to read for pleasure as often as I like. Recently I picked up A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Blackman. It’s from 2012, so I’m a bit behind, but I fell in love with this quirky tale about a grumpy curmudgeon. It’s an easy read—you can pick it up and put it down for a few days and not be lost. I smiled, laughed and got teary-eyed as I read about Ove and the lives he touched. Amazon.com

Give and Partake-Brunch Edition

Last fall I learned about the Brunch Book and got a copy for our family and my in-laws as a gift. We’ve had so much fun brunching around Kansas City! Each week we choose a new restaurant to try after church and enjoy a yummy meal together. The Brunch Book 2.0 recently launched. By purchasing, you’re supporting a good cause (the Fox4 Love Fund) and getting a BOGO brunch at 32 locations all over KC. A win-win! GiveAndPartake.com

Fuzzy Slides

I’d wear flip flops or sandals all year if I could. I love being able to slip on a shoe before heading out. A few years back, my older daughter found these fuzzy slides by Qupid, and they are totes cute and totes comfortable. Perfect for when I need to run out to the store or when I’m heading to the pool! Side note: Naturally, a pedicure is needed before slide and flip flop season. Currently sporting Japanese Rose Garden. Side, side note: Who gets to name nail polish? I think that would be a fun job! Qupid.com

Boom Chicka Pop

Round about 3:00 in the afternoon I get hungry for a snack, but I don’t want something too heavy to ruin dinner. Enter Boom Chicka Pop Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn. It’s light and fluffy. It’s perfectly seasoned. And it’s made with real, simple ingredients, so I can feel good about eating it. They have lots of flavors from which to choose, but I love the kettle corn so much I’ve yet to try others. Perfect for mid-morning, afternoon or an evening snack.

Potted Flowers

I don’t have a green thumb, and I don’t really enjoy gardening, yard work or anything along those lines. What I do like is pretty plants and flowers and having a yard that looks nice. Enter Family Tree Nursery. For the past few years, I’ve gotten the loveliest pots filled with beautiful flowers for the front of our house at Family Tree Nursery. The arrangements are spectacular, and I receive many compliments. And although I don’t love working in the yard, I do manage to keep them alive all season! Bonus! See ad in KC Parent to save 50 percent on a hanging basket. Hurry! Offer ends May 14. FamilyTreeNursery.com