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Things I’m Loving Friday #103

September 25, 2015 by Julie 906 Comments

Good morning and happy, happy Friday to my favorite internet friends! I hope your day is going well so far and that you have some fun and relaxing plans on your agenda for the weekend ahead. Ryan and I will be visiting our friends Melissa and Jarian and their new baby on Saturday and I cannot wait to see our little boys together for the first time. Other than that, we’ll be laying low and hopefully spending time relaxing and catching up on the sleep that was quite elusive this week thanks to Mr. Chase.

And now it’s time for your usual Things I’m Loving Friday blog post where we all chat about what we’re loving most each week. Today’s roundup also includes a giveaway, so be sure to be on the lookout for that below! Have a great weekend!

Things I’m Loving Friday

  • Candy Corn Kettle Corn

candy corn popcorn

It’s baaack!!! I’m pretty sure I ate a billion bags of this stuff all by myself last fall and now that my beloved candy corn kettle corn is available again, I have a feeling this year will be no different. I love it so darn much. Kettle corn is one of my all-time favorite foods and the drizzle on Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop candy corn kettle corn is way too delicious. It’s not obnoxiously sweet (like real candy corn) but it is incredibly addicting. Get in mah belly! (FYI, we got this bag at Fresh Market this week, but I saw it at Target all the time last year.)

  • Water Resistant Blanket

Tuffo Blanket

Water Resistant Blanket

I bought this Tuffo water resistant outdoor blanket on sale through Zulily when I was pregnant after I saw my friend Brittany break one out at a local park when we were hanging out with her two girls. It seemed so versatile and perfect for picnics, playtime, lounging, etc. I knew I had to have one for Chase and we’ve been putting it to good use in our backyard and at a local park when Ryan and I take Sadie for an evening round of fetch after dinner. I love the way it folds up into a little bag with a handle, making it easy to transport anywhere.

  • SICK Bags (+ Giveaway!)

SICK Bags

How gorgeous is this bag!? SICK bags are beautiful vegan-leather totes created by Silvie, a mother of two, who was determined to create a sturdy yet sophisticated carryall tote for women while raising awareness and money for children’s illnesses. A portion from the sale of each SICK bag is donated to leading children’s hospitals committed to preventing and finding cures for pediatric ailments. They also keep donations local so when you buy a SICK bag, money is donated to a hospital in your area.

The sleek totes are large without being cumbersome and have room for everything from a laptop and a change of clothes for your little one to diapers, a small blanket and toys. The interior is playful and the designs were created by illustrator Peter M. Clark who translated the symptoms of streptoccocus, E. coli, and coxsackie into whimsical doodles.

SICK Bags Diaper  Bag

SICK Bags Wristlet

The entire tote can also be wiped clean with a cloth, so you don’t have to worry about messing it up with a leaky water bottle or snacks. I absolutely love my light gray coxsackie bag and have been using the interior pouch that comes with every bag for my keys and card case and also as a small wristlet when I don’t need to carry the larger tote with me.

sick bags

I am excited to offer a giveaway for one of these gorgeous bags to you guys today! To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on this blog post telling me what color bag you would like: Black, charcoal or light gray! I will randomly select a winner next Friday.

  • Children’s Song Book

children's song book

When I was a little girl, my mom, sister and I sang all sorts of children’s songs together. Now that I have a baby of my own, I find myself singing to Chase constantly and the songs that pop in my head are always so darn random. (I laughed out loud the other day when Ryan was singing Vengaboy’s “We Like To Party” to him.) This song book is fantastic and does a great job of refreshing my memory on some of my favorite childhood songs. I’m having a blast remembering old favorites and singing to Chase before he’s old enough to tell me to knock it off.

  • Car Safety Tool

Car Safety Key Chain

Last weekend my sister was in a car accident. Leslie is thankfully completely fine but the whole incident was a bit scary. She was rear-ended and ended up having to break the couple who hit her car out of their car while it was smoking. (No fire occurred, but they were all very worried.) Leslie fortunately had a Life Hammer tool stashed in her car for emergency situations and was able to break them out. When firemen arrived on the scene, they told my sister and the couple involved in the accident about a keychain version window breaker tool they highly recommend people keep in their car for safety and situations like the one Leslie and the couple found themselves in on Sunday. I wanted to pass this along to you guys as well just in case it’s of interest to you for your personal safety. We all ordered the tool for $10 on Amazon and you may find it here. Drive safe!

Around the Web

Dumbbell At Home Workout (Thanks to POPUSGAR for sharing my workout!)

Blow Pro and Big Sexy Hair sale on Zulily (Featuring my favorite Big Sexy Hairspray and Blow Pro dry shampoo)

A Monkey and a Puppy (For the animal lovers who might need a smile)

12 Starbucks Hacks for a Cheaper Coffee Experience

Today is the last day to get one of Gina’s adorable Lotus tanks (Each shirt sold will provide the funds for 12 emergency meals through Feeding America!)

  • Friday Flashbacks

Cashew Crusted Salmon (This recipe I shared back in 2011 is still a favorite in our house!)

Cashew Crusted Salmon

Leg Workout (This workout alternates lower body exercises with bursts of cardio for a strength + cardio combo!)

Leg Workout

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    The charcoal one!

    Reply
  2. Mel K. says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    Charcoal please!

    Reply
  3. Sarah says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I love the charcoal one! Plus I’m a nurse so a SICK bag would be perfect 🙂

    Reply
  4. Courtney F says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I think the light grey is beautiful! Everyone at work at the hospital would get a kick out of the interior print (germs :o)! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    The light gray is beautiful!

    Reply
  6. Anne E says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    As much as my natural tendency wants me to say the charcoal, I need a lighter bag, and that Light Gray is GORGEOUS!

    Reply
  7. Leah B. says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    I like simple black!

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  8. Lauren G says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    I would love the light grey bag!

    Reply
  9. sara shojaee says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    I love the light grey!

    Reply
  10. Jaclyn O says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I love the dark grey – so pretty! 🙂

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  11. Gina says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Love these bags!! Light gray for sure!

    Reply
  12. Kellie says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Black! What an awesome charity.

    Reply
  13. Sam says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I love the Charcoal bag. This is such a great cause!

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Those bags are amazing, I’d probably choose the black one!

    Reply
  15. Amanda says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    What beautiful bags! I love big totes like that. I would love the light grey.

    Reply
  16. Caroline says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Black please 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kristin says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    The candy corn kettle corn sounds AMAZING. I need to go hunt that down!

    Reply
  18. Josie says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Charcoal tote is the color for me. This Friday I’m loving that tomorrow is Saturday and I get to o to my College Alumni event & see all my old teammates!

    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I love the light gray tote! Such a cool concept too.

    Reply
  20. Sara @ Lake Shore Runner says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I am glad your sister is ok 🙂

    I love the charcoal or black bag – super cute!

    Reply
  21. Cassie Gregory says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    The light grey! I love the inside decoration.

    One thing I’m loving today is that my best friend got ENGAGED last night in Disneyworld. Her boyfriend of 2 years surprised her and her little girl by proposing on her daughter’s birthday.

    Reply
  22. Sarah @ Seriously Lovely says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    I love the charcoal tote! Glad your sister is okay and thanks for sharing the link to that tool. I’ve been loving caramel apples this week and now I want to try that kettle corn too!

    Reply
  23. Monica @ Mocha and Moccasins says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I love the black tote! that popcorn looks so addicting ahhh

    Reply
  24. Joan says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I like the light gray tote. Super cute.

    Reply
  25. Hanna G. says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    I love the light gray color!

    Reply
  26. LG says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    I love the charcoal color!

    Reply
  27. Nicole says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    love the grey!

    Reply
  28. Carrie says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    I love the light grey!

    Reply
  29. Jaala says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I love both the charcoal and light gray! What a great bag!

    Reply
  30. Heather says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I like the light gray.

    Reply
  31. Megan C says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I love the light grey tote!

    Reply
  32. Lauren says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Charcoal!

    Reply
  33. Janna says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    I love the charcoal!

    Reply
  34. Lauryn says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    The charcoal!

    Reply
  35. Natalie S says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    I love this idea! This would work great as a diaper bag and I love the idea behind it. I love the charcoal gray color.

    Reply
  36. M egan says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I love the charcoal! My fiancé and I are going on a long bike ride / picnic tomorrow and when I saw that blanket you posted I realized we desperately need one! Planning to show him tonight and pick out a color together.

    Chase looks beyond precious on that blanket, he makes it look massive!!

    Reply
  37. Erika Augustyniak says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    My favorite tote out of three is the charcoal. It has been three years since I have become a vegan and an animal activist – finding vegan friendly stylish bags has been very difficult! It means a lot to me to have others supporting the cause as well. In the last two years, my mother has joined the movement. Coincidentally, she is a nurse in the NICU and has devoted her life to helping sick children. When I saw this bag, I instantly fell in love because it personified both me and my mother. It would mean a lot to win this bag and help spread the word about two causes that are extremely meaningful in my life.

    Reply
  38. Erin says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Love the light grey! And what a great idea with the waterproof blanket…great for wet lawns AND baby spit up 🙂

    Reply
  39. Christine says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Love the charcoal!

    And I forgot about the candy corn kettle corn, I ate that like it was my job when I was pregnant last fall! I will have to be on the lookout for it this year! Thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
  40. Linda says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    the charcoal grey is beautiful.

    Reply
  41. Trish says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I would love the charcoal one!

    Reply
  42. Laura says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    I love the charcoal! It would be a great addition to my fall/winter wardrobe. I am a home-based social worker, and having a stylish bag to carry my supplies around would be so much better than the old laptop bag I currently have!

    Reply
  43. Natalie says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I love the light grey tote!

    Reply
  44. Anna says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I absolutely love the charcoal colored bag. It would be perfect for me to use for school!

    Reply
  45. Lyn says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Such a useful and practical tote! I like the charcoal.

    Reply
  46. jenny pittsburgh says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Light Grey…all the way!

    Reply
  47. Jessica J says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    Love the light grey!

    Reply
  48. Amanda says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    That candy corn popcorn looks DELISH! I hope my Fresh Market in Gainesville has it!

    I loveeeee the black bag! …although the light grey is adorable too! The.black.is.gorgeous.

    Reply
  49. Megan says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    The light gray one is super cute 🙂

    Reply
  50. Amanda says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I’m torn between the light and dark grays! I think I’m leaning toward the light gray–perfect for any season!!

    Reply
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