A few weeks ago, one of my besties Andrea started a new series called “What’s On…” and I love it! I don’t know why, but I’m always curious to see what people do/watch/read/etc in real life and I think posts like this are so interesting and fun to read. Mark your calendars because her next one is May 5!
I was on vacation when Andrea did the What’s On…your DVR post but I thought, geez, that’s totally a Shade of Shay…because I love my DVR…so, here we are today!
Other than my iPhone, I’m not sure any piece of technology has improved my life more this century than DVR. I just love my DVR :). Here’s a peak at what’s recording at my house…
So basically, our DVR is a combination of sweet kids shows and reality TV (with a bit of HGTV thrown in).
I don’t really watch TV during the day. If I’m folding laundry, I might turn on a 30 Minute Meals or King of Queens but for the most part, I only really watch TV at night with Andrew. That’s our down time…between 8:00 and 10:00 PM when the kids are sleeping, we watch something on TV and enjoy the quiet.
Here are my very favorite shows on my DVR right now…
Hello best show ever. The fact that I have to wait until the beginning of October for season 4 to begin makes me want to cry. I love this show. Love, love, love, love it.
I am not ashamed to admit that I watch and love the Real Housewives. Not just the Real Housewives of OC but I love them all. Every last one of them. That Andy Cohen is a genius with this series. An absolute genius.
Andrew and I just love NYC, so we like watching Selling New York and Million Dollar Listing. We get our NYC fix with these two shows.
And then there is Jimmy Fallon…I love Jimmy Fallon! Whenever we need a good laugh, we watch The Tonight Show :).
I used to watch a lot of sitcoms and dramas (who hasn’t gone through the CSI phase?!?) but recently, these are pretty much the only shows we watch. What’s on your DVR? What am I missing? I would love a few new suggestions! I’ve had several people tell me that I should be watching The Blacklist? You agree? Let me know.
One more quick thing…I know you ladies loved my big colored stud earrings, so I thought I’d remind you that they would make a fun (and simple!) Mother’s Day gift too!
There are 18 different colors to chose from…I’m sure you mama would be thrilled to have a little understated bling this year :).
And I’m also kind of obsessed with giving scarves for Mother’s Day…especially light, summery scarves like these…
I love, love, love the navy and white scarf and how cool is this gold mixed print scarf?!?!
For some other great Mother’s Day gift ideas, click here.
You still have plenty of time to shop and order!
And for dinner tonight…
My super simple Mini Italian Meatloaves.
Hello yummy!
And mark your calendars…Pinspired is Friday, May 2 this week! How the heck is it already May?!?!
XOXO
Tab & Erika says
All of Andrea's link-ups have been so fun!!! I never went through a CSI phase…does that surprise you? ha! I stayed up late to watch RHOC last night!! Let me know when you've watched!
Julie Connelly says
One new show my mom & I are hooked on is Resurrection. We LOVE. IT. Majority of my shows are dramas or reality 🙂 I still love CSI; Chicago Fire (who doesn't love some good looking firemen?!?1 haha); one of my VERY favs is Parenthood but they just had their finale last week; Real Housewives of OC & NJ; Dancing w/ the Stars…I would LOVE to be on that show!! My hubby likes to remind me that I will never be on there since I'm not a star/celebrity…yeah, thanks for that! 😉 LOL! I love getting a look into others' lives…thank you for sharing!!!!!
Narci says
I think we have 4 Episodes left of Scandal! How do I stretch that out till October?? 😉 Best Show ever!!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Ii can't believe we've never talked about Million Dollar Listing. I LOVE it soooooooo much!
Hannah says
Yes on the blacklist!!! If you love scandal you will love the blacklist!! And if you don't love scandal than you obviously haven't watched it 🙂
Mary says
Definitely need to watch The Blacklist! I also love Revolution, Criminal Minds, Resurrection, and of course, The Bachelor and Bachelorette! 🙂
Mego says
Omg THe Wire and Orange is the New Black!
Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says
I have to say I feel so much better about my tv choices now 🙂 I love sinking into bed and watching Real Housewives from Anywhere or Million Dollar Listing NY (Ryan always cracks me up – something about that guy). My husband makes fun of me and watches his "quality" tv on his ipad next to me, usually "Breaking Bad" 🙂
Patty says
I am with you on Scandal! Love this show so much and I can't wait for the new season. Million Dollar Listing is another favorite and my family and I also watch Castle, Dancing with the Stars and I have thought of trying Blacklist but I'm not sure I'll like it. Again, Scandal is the best show!!
Slightly Askew Designs says
Blacklist! Blacklist! Blacklist! 🙂 Thanks for the shoutout, friend!
Anne Harvey says
My husband and I just got Netflix and we LOVE Parenthood. 4 seasons are on Netflix and season 5 is online. It is SO good.
Polka Dot Blossom says
If you are a former LOST fan, you might like Once Upon a Time. So creative! It's one of our faves! But start from season 1! And I don't know if you're current on your Jimmy Fallons…but the dancing panda is stinkin' HILARIOUS! Best part is Jimmy's cracking up at him/her. And finally, I started up Scandal on your suggestion…I just started season 2 and it's starting to get GOOD! Thanks for that! XOXO
Sharon S says
Im a recent Scandal convert too. Very addictive. I must give a thumbs up to Blacklist. We had recorded the first 6 episodes or so in the fall since there were enough other shows we wanted to commit to. One weekend we decided to watch it. We caught up on the 6 missed episodes in 2 days and now the wait from week to week is difficult. lol.
Its really really really really (yes it deserves 4 really's)good.
See Amazing Race on your list there too…..love seeing the world mixed with some competition.
Kim says
I watch Bravo all the time love all the shows you like.. and Scandal.. Yes, the Blacklist is one that you need to add to your tv watching. It is great.. I love James Spader.. Also, Resurrection is great. It is filmed in Georgia where I live and one of the stars in it is from my hometown.. Great show.
Hayley Nelson says
The Americans!!!!
Hayley Nelson says
The Americans!!
Bethany Halpern says
Ok Shay, You really really need to start watching Homeland with Claire Danes. This is actually hands down the best show EVER. Start from season one. Most are on demand. You'll love it.
Anonymous says
If you were a child in the 80's check out the you have got to check out The Goldbergs! Very funny show that brings back so many great memories from my childhood.
Hayley Chandler says
I keep hearing so many talk about Scandal. I think I am going to have to jump on the bandwagon this summer. I always watch a newer series on DVD/iTunes every summer, so this might have to be the one.
Traci says
Have you done a Shade of Shay of what your kids eat? I think that would be a good one. I know you try to feed you family healthy foods and some days it seems impossible to get my kids to eat anything nutritious.
Katelyn Magerko says
Ressurection is amazing!! And i love Pioneer Women for my cooking fix!
Casey says
Two words: Mad Men. Truly the best show EVER.
Danielle says
Love Scandal! I really like Nashville too!
Jaren says
Yes, I've told several people the DVR invention was seriously life-changing. When my husband and I first got married 12 years ago, we would have to hurry up and wash dishes after supper (no dishwasher) during commercial breaks. We laugh about that now. I can't imagine having kids and not being able to pause everything we are watching.
Alice says
I just made a list the other day because they had to change out my box and I lost a lot of my shows! Ugh!
Parenthood, Walking Dead, Scandal, Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, Longmire, True Blood, Vikings, Grey's Anatomy, Nashville, Dallas, Once Upon a Time, Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Star-Crossed.
Yes, I am a 32 year old that still watches shows on CW. LOL!
griffin8003 says
34 on the 11th of may!!!
Love me some originals !
Tess says
I read daily but am not a big commenter.(word?) But you really need to be watching The Black List- it is a really good show. I think you and Andrew would like it. My husband and I watch it together- it's "our" show. You know the one that we never watch without each other.
Leslie says
Chrisley Knows Best is a new reality show about a man from Atlanta and is wife and 5 kids. He is HILARIOUS! You should check it out sometime. I think it's on USA and the reruns are on E!.
Lisa Rockwell says
Yes, the Blacklist, love this show!!
Angela Ellingson says
Dancing with the Stars, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD are my main shows right now. Parenthood and The Bachelor/ette are my other faves. I'll have to start Scandal sometime. Sounds like I have plenty of time to catch up!
Jaylyn Bond says
You should check out Chicago Fire & Chicago PD!
Stephanie Gonzalez says
The Blacklist & Hannibal are such good shows!
Cheri says
Yes on The Blacklist and we like all CSI still. Some other favorites are: Downton Abbey on PBS, Motive will be starting May 21st and that is good. You know the victim and criminal and the idea is to find out "why" and the connection. Chicago Fireman, Chicago PD are also good and at times they combine the two.
PS-Rooted for your brother on Emily's Bachelorette, thought he was sweet and down to earth but glad things turned out as they did. Very happy for him and Catherine.
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
What a fun link up! I loved getting a glimpse into your DVR. We are loving lots of reality TV these days. Those earrings are a great Mother's Day gift!
Tammy says
I love Scandal too ! I got hooked early on and I agree waiting is horrible. The meatloaf on your foodie blog looks yummy ! Thanks for sharing.
MJ says
our DVR is held up by Marvel cartoons, Ninja Turtles and other super hero adventures… #boymom
I get too easily addicted to series such as Scandal, GoT, Downton Abbey, you name it… so I never allow myself to have them easily on hand on my DVR :-))
Kait says
I'm sure others mentioned it, but I also think you would love Parenthood. A great "binge watch" show for the summer (I think all the episodes are online/on demand). It's a heartwarming show about a big, crazy family and is so realistic in the best way. I'm still a big Bravo fan, of course 🙂
Mara Kreiling says
Parenthood (funny/sad/all kinds of emotions!), The Mindy Project(hilarious) and House of Cards(political drama- if you have Netflix…)
Anonymous says
I saw several references to Blacklist , which unfortunately I haven't had the chance to watch, but have been watching instead THE AMERICANS. Early 80's, Russian sleeper spies in our midst. Love it!
Corinne says
Our DVR lists are so similar! So my Mom has been trying to get me to watch the sitcom Last Man Standing (Tim Allen) for a few years but I didn't give in until I just had a new baby and needed something to watch in the middle of the night! She was right it is laugh out loud funny! It is the only sitcom on my DVR ( it's also on netflix) and my husband and I love to watch a show that slays us but we don't have to commit an hour to : )
Kelly says
Scandal is one of my favorite shows also! Parenthood, The Blacklist, and The Good Wife are shows I get excited about as well. I'm also a huge fan of the housewives shows.
Julienne says
We have the same DVR shows and I'm not all caught up on Scandal yet!!!! Getting into Hanibal. Do you ever watch Sherlock (TV Series)? The British contemporary version.. i feel like you'd like it because you like everything British ha! And it's on Netflix! Love this and your vacation tips on previous post!
Tay says
I.too recommend Parenthood I lovvve The Good Wife at least I did I'm not sure where they are going with the show now and I am bummed but still love me some Good Wife 🙂
Anonymous says
Mad men!! Great show !!
Leslie says
I didn't think I find a show funnier than Modern Family, but we all love The Goldbergs. The first episode was so-so, but after that they have been hilarious!
Haley @ Cupcakes and Sunshine says
I love the Housewives too! And the Kardashians. And now Chrisley Knows Best. I can't get enough of reality tv! And of course, the Bachelor!
Aubs says
Paw Patrol & Bubble Guppies are regulars on our dvr too!! 😉 I haven't jumped on the Scandal wagon yet but I'm thinking I will have to check it out this summer!! I'm a die hard Young and the Restless fan so that one records every day and I love Chicago Fire too. Dancing with the Stars and Amazing Race are the other two that I record right now! Great "Shade of Shay"!!
Anonymous says
The Good Wife is seriously amazing. You should totally watch it. Also Brooklyn 99 is a good comedy:)
Amy Heinl says
I watch many of the same shows you do but also watch Dancing with the Stars, Resurrection (LOVE THIS NEW SHOW), Revenge and then this summer coming back for Season 2, Under the Dome!
dol says
The Blacklist is awesome. Also love Person of Interest and Good Wife. Plus Criminal Minds, Law & Order SVU. Funniest show ever is Big Bang Theory. You've got to watch it!
Mix and Match Mama says
Hmmmm Jenny. Rarely do I ever think a scarf looks wrinkled. I'm betting that once you throw that thing around your neck and get all cute and layered up, it will look so cute and perfect! When I travel, I roll my scarves instead of folding them. Email me a picture of them if you want me to take a closer look! mixandmatchmama@yahoo.com 🙂
Autumn says
Love the "What's On" series idea!
Victoria Madden says
You must, must watch private practice!! The sixth season ended but it was soo good! (and on netflix) 🙂
Mariah says
Parenthood. Do it!