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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. Jessie says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I would love the chorcal color! It would be perfect for toting around snacks and extra clothes for my 4 yr old!:)

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  2. Ali says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:52 am

    The light gray bag is so pretty!

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  3. LaurenCarny says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Love the charcoal!!

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  4. Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Love the light gray! This looks like the perfect bag for when you’re running around with kids!

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  5. Val says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Love the Charcoal Bag!! Also I have been meaning to buy one of those life hammers, so just ordered on amazon. Thanks for the link!

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  6. Malisa says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:56 am

    I’d go with the black tote!

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  7. Molly P says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:58 am

    That charcoal bag is to die for! How beautiful!

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  8. Shannon says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I love the charcoal!

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  9. Stephanie says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I love the light gray!

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  10. Ginna says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:01 am

    I just love the charcoal color!!! Very cute and what a wonderful cause!

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  11. Julie @ A Life Exotic says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:01 am

    I’m a big fan of the light gray as well – I normally wouldn’t think to choose that color for a bag but it looks beautiful!

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  12. Brooke M. says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:01 am

    I love the charcoal!

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  13. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:02 am

    I’m so glad your sister is okay!!

    The Charcoal bag is super cute!

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  14. Christina says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Love all the colors but I’m leaning towards the charcoal !!

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  15. Lori says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:03 am

    i’m a fan of the grey bag!

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  16. Laura says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:03 am

    I’d love the grey bag, they are all so pretty!

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  17. Leiah says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:03 am

    I would definitely go with the light gray – I love it!!!

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  18. laurenmschaefer1 says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I love the black one!

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  19. Tiffany says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:04 am

    charcoal!

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  20. Sara says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I like the charcoal bag 🙂

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  21. Nicole says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:06 am

    What an awesome bag! I would love the charcoal!

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  22. Danielle says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Love the charcoal! Super cute!

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  23. Jennifer D says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:07 am

    I love the charcoal grey! I have been looking for a grey purse for AGES!

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  24. Karen says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Loving that charcoal bag!

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  25. Abby Kreibich says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Love the charcoal color!

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  26. Liz says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I’d get the charcoal!

    Glad your sister is ok! Car accidents are always scary, no matter how small or big they are.

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  27. Michele at Everyday Snapshot says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Oh my Goodness, such a hard choice between Charcoal (what I would typically choose) or the Light Grey (which is out of the norm for me), so I’d go with the Light Grey for something different. Love the bag.

    This week, I’m loving Caldesene Powder. The absolute best powder for anyone with a baby. Was my favorite and I give it as a gift to all my friends who have babies. Love this stuff forever. Link to a recent post on it. http://www.everydaysnapshot.com/2015/09/caldesene.html

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  28. Jen Christie says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:11 am

    I love the light grey one!

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  29. jackie says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I love the charcoal color 🙂

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  30. Martha Gros says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Love the charcoal one. I am in need of a new bag!

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  31. Ann says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I love the light grey!

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  32. Stacy says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I love the charcoal bag! It would be perfect for work!

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  33. Shanna says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Love the light grey!

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  34. Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I love the light grey!

    I need to check into those blankets. They look awesome.

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  35. Pam Long says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I would love a light grey tote to give to my sister-in-law who is also a first time mother!

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  36. Ginger Gatlin says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Love the light gray! Thanks for the car tool idea! That sounds like a great idea to get handy.

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  37. Sara O says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Charcoal is my current go to color!

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  38. Sandy says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:17 am

    What a great bag! I would love the charcoal!!

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  39. Kendra says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Love the charcoal! so glad your sister was okay!!

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  40. Megan Cummings says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I would LOVE a black one!

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  41. Helen says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I LOVE the charcoal!! What a great diaper bag!!!!

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  42. Becky says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I’m happy to hear your sister is okay, how scary. I just placed on order for one of those window breakers. Thanks for sharing.

    Those bags are gorgeous. I love the light grey.

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  43. Joni says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I love the light grey one! This would be perfect since I am expecting my first child in February!

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  44. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:24 am

    So glad your sister is okay and I just ordered 4 of those keychain versions! One for our cars and one for my mom and aunt as stocking stuffers. Thanks for sharing. It’s one of those things we always said “we need to get one of those” but never do and with a road trip coming up, I’d rather be safe!

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  45. Brooke says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I would love the charcoal bag! 🙂

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  46. kristina says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:25 am

    I like the light grey one. Great giveaway!

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  47. R says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:25 am

    I love the charcoal bag! Totes are great for moms!

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  48. Laurel says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Love the light grey! What a great replacement for ugly diaper bags!

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  49. Abby says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:27 am

    This week, I am loving the pumpkin spice English muffins that I picked up from Harris Teeter! I’ve been using them for fall-flavored breakfast sandwiches with cinnamon honey pecan cream cheese, a fried egg and roasted butternut squash in between… so yummy!

    The charcoal bag is the one I’d go for :).

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  50. Amanda @ Slimplify Life says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:27 am

    I’d love the charcoal color tote! Just starting grad school to become a RD and it would be perfect!! So cute!

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