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September 16, 2011

Friday Night and Spiced Chai Tea Latte

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Spiced Chai Tea Latte

This is my Friday night. A spiced chai tea latte with a little indulgent whipped cream, a stack of books to choose from, candles lit, and three sweet girls lying on the floor of my room engrossed in a Disney movie. The boys are out on the town at a baseball game, and at 6:30pm my girls and I are tucked in for a cozy fall night.

Ten years ago if you would have asked me if I would be content… happy, if you will… sitting at home on a Friday night doing absolutely nothing, I probably would have said not so much. Now? Girls night in on a Friday night, especially when the weather is cooler and we can be snuggled up under quilts with comfy PJ’s on, is my Friday night of choice. I look forward to low key Friday nights. I crave them and treasure them.

Whatever your Friday night looks like, I hope you are happy and find contentment in whatever season of life you are in.

Oh – and if you want a delicious recipe for Spiced Chai Tea Latte and a gorgeous blog to go along with it, head over to The Sprouted Kitchen. Enjoy.




 

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Filed Under: Beverages, Previous Tagged With: autumn, beverage, chai, cozy, fall, food, latte, reading, tea

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  1. Nancy Wyatt says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    That looks absolutely delicious and your evening plans sound wonderful! My hubby is out of town on business and so my niece is staying the night. We are going to have some girl time too 🙂 Enjoy your evening and weekend friend! Hugs from Conroe, TX **where it is still HOT**

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  2. TheFromagette says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Are you kidding? A night in with the girls and jammies sounds de-licious.

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  3. Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Your Friday night sounds perfect! I don’t have kids, but I also enjoy and treasure low-key Friday nights. Especially once it’s cool out!

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  4. Louisa [Living Lou] says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Mmm, that looks really yummy… I think I’ll have to give that a try! Right now my Friday night is looking like an essay writing type of Friday night. Not exactly ideal.. 🙂

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  5. Bev Weidner says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Same. Here.

    My Friday nights are always very low-key. Bottle of wine, good food, great movie, cuddlin’ with the man!

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  6. Pat says

    September 16, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Sounds like a winner to me! Your tea looks delish ~ something I’ve never tried before. We’re actually getting some rain ~ can’t even remember how long it’s been…sometime in the spring I think. I love quiet nights in PJ’s.

    Pat

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  7. leslie says

    September 16, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    I hear ya. It’s all about the simple things now! Family is what matters most.

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  8. Melissa says

    September 16, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    That sounds like the perfect night to me, only I’ll be drinking a pumpkin spiced latte!

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  9. Megan says

    September 16, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Sounds like a great night! The spiced latte you have there sounds divine. We are doing much of the same, sub “Disney movie” with “Netflix” and we are pretty much having the same Friday night. 🙂

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  10. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    That looks soooo good. It’s just calling my name!

    Great photography and styling…beautiful!

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  11. naomi says

    September 16, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Oh it is looking delicious, for sure! I love Friday nights about as much as Saturday mornings … long lazy mornings in pajamas!

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  12. Jen at The Three Little Piglets says

    September 17, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    That’s my idea of a perfect Friday night too. And a hot date involves jeans and no kids! My how times have changed…

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  13. Sharon {Grumpy, Sleepy, and Bashful} says

    September 17, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    So that’s what I saw on Twitter . . . spice chai tea latte. The whipped cream will be a must when I make this! Hope you have a fab weekend!

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  14. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    September 17, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Sounds pretty perfect to me!

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  15. Deborah says

    September 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    It sounds like the perfect Friday night to me!! We have found that we like going out better on a weeknight to avoid lines and crowds. So most of my weekends are spent in!

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  16. CouponClippingCook says

    September 18, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Sounds like a great Friday night to me. The picture of this Latte looks so good. Thank you for sharing about The Sprouted Kitchen.

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  17. Neil | Butterfield says

    September 19, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Sounds like a fantastic way to spend a Friday evening. The latte looks awesome and I am sure it tastes even better.

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  18. thelittleloaf says

    September 19, 2011 at 7:41 am

    I’ve always fancied making my own spiced chai…thanks for linking to a lovely recipe and helping me discover a great new blog!

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  19. Marly says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Sounds like a great way of spending a Friday night. Bring on the fall!!

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  20. bianca says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    You totally described my ideal EVERY night 😉 It’s been WAY too long since I’ve enjoyed a nice cup of Chai…

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  21. Amanda says

    September 19, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Looks yummy to me! Is that the door you got from your dad or father in law you are using as your table prop? I love it 🙂

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  22. MikeVFMK says

    September 20, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Kristen, we don’t have any children and yet Friday nights spent inside is exactly how I like spending it. A good show, the fireplace on, a stack of magazines and a big pot of tea with a few slices of something sweet. I’m so glad you get to enjoy these moments with your girsl. It’s what it’s all about!

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  23. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    September 21, 2011 at 7:16 am

    I thought I commented on this already…I guess I am dreaming 🙂
    This latte looks like the PERFECT end to a busy week! My Friday night looks booked with a latte and a movie!

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  24. Natalie says

    September 21, 2011 at 8:24 am

    The tea looks delicious, and your Friday night sounds perfect to me.

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  25. Amy | She Wears Many Hats says

    September 21, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Those are definitely the best kind of Friday’s to me. Hoping for one sometime soon.

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  26. Steve @ HPD says

    September 21, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    We were just talking about how priorities change. We got a sitter on a Saturday night a few weeks ago, and instead of going to a club, bar, or show … we went to Ikea!

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  27. Shelvin says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:36 am

    This sounds so yummy. Another quick recipe is to use tazo boxed chai concentrate. It is around 3 or 4 dollars at the grocery store and often on sale. It is the exact kind starbucks uses. Starbucks Chai lattes are either cold milk and the concentrate or steamed milk. This recipe you have sounds spectacular too!

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