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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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About Julie

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. Summer says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I love the light gray!

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  2. Ashley says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love the light gray tote! With a second baby due in December I am always keeping my eye out for convenience and style!

    Also, love your children’s book of songs. A friend told me about the Raffi children’s station on pandora and I will play it for my son while we are playing. It play “hits” like Baby Beluga and Little Red Wagon. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Those bags so so cute! And I love the meaning behind them. My favorite is the charcoal 🙂

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  4. Kim says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love the light grey tote!

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  5. Melanie says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love the charcoal bag! 🙂

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  6. Hannah says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love the charcoal!

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  7. Taylor says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Oh the charcoal one would be amazing…and what a great cause!!

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  8. Kelly says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:01 am

    I love that charcoal bag! Side note- that picture of Ryan and chase is so precious!!!

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  9. Julie says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:01 am

    I really like the light gray tote!

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:01 am

    I would love that black tote!!!

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  11. Meghan says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Love the charcoal bag!

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  12. Christina says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:04 am

    I love the light gray! Have a wonderful weekend meeting the new babe!

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  13. Tisha says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:04 am

    I love the light gray bag. I would love one of these bags!!

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  14. Elizabeth says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:05 am

    I love the charcoal – goes with everything! Happy Friday!

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  15. Caroline says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Love the charcoal, thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. Meghan says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:08 am

    I love the light grey bag! So pretty! 🙂

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  17. Lisa J says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Charcoal!

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  18. Kate Pellymounter says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Love the light grey!!

    P.S. I’ve been craving cashew crusted salmon all week – making it tonight!

    Reply
  19. Kaelin says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I love the charcoal, what a neat idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  20. Sarah says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I think the charcoal one would work the best for hiding stains especially! This weekend we have a home visit for a pup were trying to adopt, super pumped for that to go well.

    Reply
  21. Randyll says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I love the light grey! Being a pediatric nurse I love the cause of these and would love to own one

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  22. Megan says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I love the light grey one!!!! You are awesome for always doing fun giveaways and for posting so much! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Courtney Jarrett says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I think the charcoal tote would be so versatile! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  24. Alice says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I love the charcoal one!

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  25. Lyndsey says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I love the charcoal!

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  26. Katy says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Light grey!

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  27. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Happy Friday, Julie! I’d love the BLACK bag! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Taylor says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I love the charcoal! What a great cause!

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  29. Lauren D says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Happy Friday! I love the light grey tote! I also love your Friday favorites! It’s caused me to buy a LOT of stuff lately 🙂 haha!

    Reply
  30. Samantha says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I would love the charcoal bag!

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  31. Jessa says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Really loving the black one. It’s simple, yet sophisticated and could really adapt to a daytime OR evening/date night out bag!

    Reply
  32. Adina says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I’ve been searching for a good alternative to our diaper bag and have so far come up empty handed. This bag, in any gorgeous color, would be perfect!

    Reply
  33. Angie says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I would love the charcoal tote!

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  34. Erin says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:17 am

    cute back, i think i like the charcoal best!

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  35. Karen says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Those bags are so cute and for a great cause. Love the light gray color

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  36. Helen says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:18 am

    I love the black one!

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  37. Jen says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:18 am

    The light grey is beautiful! I love supporting companies that give back, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  38. AmandaP says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Thanks for sharing, the SICK bags look awesome! I would love one in Charcoal!

    Reply
  39. Sarah S says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:19 am

    I love the light grey! And I so appreciate that the bags are vegan 🙂

    Reply
  40. Soozi says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Love the charcoal one!

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  41. Amanda S. says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I would definitely go for the charcoal grey!

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  42. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:21 am

    I love the light grey one!
    I’m loving the rain right now!

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  43. Jamie says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I would love the light grey tote! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
  44. Erica says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I am loving the charcoal!

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  45. Lori boone says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I love the light grey!

    Reply
  46. Amy Witte says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:23 am

    I like the light grey. It always feels good to give back. Thank you!

    Reply
  47. Elissa Vaughn says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Love the light grey!

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  48. Lindsay says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Oh my gosh – that light grey tote is amazing! And it would be perfect for me with my little girl! She’s 8 months old and can definitely be a little mess maker! And that song book – i’m pretty sure I need one of those. My husband and I have a terrible time remember the words to nursery rhymes! haha!

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  49. Maddie C says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:26 am

    I love them all, but if I had to choose, it would be the charcoal grey tote!

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  50. Audra says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I LOVE the light grey tote! So beautiful!!

    Happy Friday!!

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