It’s time for your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday blog post where we all chat about what we’re loving most this week. Woop! Please feel free to play along in the comments section and tell me about something that is making you smile right now.
One thing that is making me smile is the weekend. Ryan worked some long hours this week and missed evening playtime with Chase a few days in a row, so we’re more than ready for some quality family time. Plus, Valentine’s Day is Sunday and even though we’re keeping things low key this year, I’m looking forward to the lovey-dovey holiday. I think heart-shaped pancakes may have to happen on Sunday morning…
Have a great weekend, my friends!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Endangered Species Dark Chocolate
This was an impulse buy at the grocery store last week that morphed into a very intentional buy at the grocery store this week. This chocolate is so dark and only slightly sweet but I absolutely love it! I’ve been enjoying a square after lunch or dinner with a smear of crunchy peanut butter on top.
I made a batch of this baked oatmeal on Tuesday and it made breakfast this week a breeze! It’s a simple recipe and tastes great alone or topped with Greek yogurt and fresh berries. A great grab-and-go option for you busy bees out there!
This adorable little coin pouch was a Christmas gift from my blogging buddy, Anne! I think it is just the cutest! She made it using pics from my Instagram account and I use it to store coupons and keep it in my purse. It never fails to make me smile when I reach for it at the grocery store every week and I think it was such a creative and personal gift! After checking out the Stitchtagram site, I saw that they make a small handful of different Instagram photo friendly products including pillows, pouches and bags. Thanks again for the thoughtful gift, Anne!!
- BabyShoeGame Instagram Account
I randomly discovered this Instagram account last week and think it’s way too cute! I love all the adorable foodie shoes they post and even though Chase is currently living in footie pajamas, I have a feeling I may become a big-time sucker for cute baby shoes once he actually needs them.
- Brittany’s Dark Chocolate and Date No Bake Brownies
On Wednesday I headed over to Brittany’s house for our weekly small group meet up and couldn’t resist diving into the no bake brownies she made for everyone to enjoy. You guys, these things are ridiculously tasty. And waaay more satisfying than usual brownies. They’re also vegan, raw and completely delicious. Brittany kills it in the kitchen again!
- Around the Web
31 Hilarious Tweets About Marriage
12 Weeks of Workouts to Rebuild After Diastasis Recti (For the new mamas out there!)
TOMS Sale On Zulily (My favorite Avalon sneakers are on super sale! Just type “Avalon” in the search bar to easily find them.)
- Friday Flashbacks
Sharing some Valentine’s Day inspiration with you guys in honor of February 14th!
Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Part II
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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I will definitely look at all your budget friendly Valentine’s Day ideas! Still on a student budget here and looking for some fun creative ideas ! 😀 Have a great weekend!
I had to come back and comment after reading your posts: THANK YOU for so many sweet ideas! My boyfriend and I are going to start a two year long distance relationship starting this summer and the ‘Open When’ cards just made me tear up! I will make this for him for his birthday which is right before our separation starts. Are you a helpless romantic like me?! 😀 It’s a perfect idea. Thank you so much! 😀
Hi Julie!
Happy Valentine’s Day weekend 🙂 We also plan on heart-shaped pancakes on Sunday morning!
We’re in the opposite situation over here as far my husband being home. He’s had normal hours all week but has to work this weekend, wahhhh!!! We’ll still do something small for Valentine’s Day, though. I’m thinking crafts and baking with my daughters while he’s gone and then him and I will make a nice dinner once the girls go to sleep.
Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
aww that little coin purse is so cute! I bet it would be cool to put some memorable vacation pictures on one too.
This week I’m loving Peanut Butter Chocolate Larabars+coffee in the morning 🙂
I have to admit that I’m not the biggest baby person or go crazy over baby pictures, but baby SHOES are so adorable! I think I’m going to have to check out that instagram account. Seriously, is there anything cuter than little tiny baby shoes?
I am loving the fact that I have a 3-day weekend coming up AND that my husband was hired for his first IT job this week! Lots to celebrate! 🙂
Haha those marriage tweets are cracking me up! That coin purse is adorable! I’m saving the link for future gift ideas.
The thing I’m loving this week is the gorgeous weather we’re having in Colorado! It’s been in the 50’s and is supposed to get even nicer.
I just laughed so hard at those marriage tweets. Definitely need to show my husband these. Have a great weekend!
Yum, that baked oatmeal looks delicious. I love warm baked oatmeal on cold winter mornings! This week I have been loving the rosehip seed oil (as per your recommendation!) I even told my mom she had to try it too. I also tried Hail Merry Vegan macaroons, and omg they taste like raw cookie dough. A total impulse buy this week, but next week it’ll end up on my grocery list!
I just tried baked oatmeal for the first time recently and it’s delicious! So easy to make and it can feed a crowd. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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It is my birthday tomorrow so obviously that is the #1 thing that I am loving this Friday!! I am also looking forward to spending Valentine’s day with my boyfriend! 🙂 We have a dinner reservation this Sunday at a seafood place, big seafood fan over here so I’m pretty excited about that. I hope you have an amazing weekend and Valentine’s Day with your hubby, baby, and pup! xoxo
I love the endangered chocolates! My favourite is the dark chocolate espresso. So good, especially because it’s dairy free! You never realise how much you love something until you can’t have it, so when I found that, wow so happy!
Also love baked oatmeal. I first learned about over night oats from your site, they totally changed my view of what oatmeal could be. I’m so glad I found healthy ways to enjoy oats, instead of drowning them in brown sugar 🙂
My favourite baked oats are mixed with berries and coconut oil and just a touch of pure maple. Plus some chai seed and hemp hearts to really pack a punch!
Thanks all your finds and happy Friday!
Aww yay I’m so glad you are loving the gift! I had so much fun choosing the pictures for it… may or may not have spent like an entire afternoon picking them out, lol. So many sweet ones! xo
Baked oatmeal?!?! Why does that sound so good?! I’m gonna have to get that one a try. Yum!
I’m loving the fact that my mom is here today and my husband gets Monday off. 4 days of people to hang with me and the baby!
I love all of your Valentines Day ideas! I have a couple of sweet surprises ready for my hubby this weekend and just love getting to celebrate our love in the cheesiest of ways 🙂 This week I am also loving all things fruit. I am usually a chocolate girl but have been craving all the fruit things. I think I am in need of a tropical vacation, Ha!
Great ideas. This week I’m loving a gift I received from a neighbor who’s moving. A handmade Goat Milk Soap, in Oatmeal, Milk & Honey. First time I’ve ever tried a handmade soap. It’s absolutely wonderful. Great lather, makes your skin feel great.
That Stichagram pouch is so cute and such a good gift idea!
Is it embarrassing that I want to make a stichagram pouch of photos entirely of my dog? LOL
There is seriously something about baby shoes and even toddler shoes that I simply CANNOT resist. I’m pretty sure my daughter has more shoes than I do hehe!
I just want to say thank you for the link to the workouts for diastasis recti. I’ve been having a hard time finding decent videos/info. I’m definitely going to try this workout plan. Thank you! Thank you! ?
I am loving that I get to go to the Food as Medicine Every Day conference! So excited to to sit and just absorb information!
Oh my gosh that Buzzfeed about marriage is cracking me up!
No bake brownies are always a winner! You should get out my iced ones! http://peachypalate.com/2014/05/22/ultimate-double-chocolate-iced-raw-brownies/
I have a few pillows from an Instagram service like the one you mentioned and I LOVE them! I give them out as gifts all the time too. They are so fun and you already know what pictures to put. Happy weekend, Julie. 🙂
Endangered Species is my favorite chocolate brand! My husband loves that 88%, but I think I prefer the next one down. Then they came out with their filled ones too and things got nuts!
Oh gosh those brownies look so good!! I love anything with dark chocolate!! We don’t have plans for valentines day, but I am okay with that! We have some friends coming into town so I am excited to hang out with them! Have a great weekend!
Man I’m so down with dark chocolate right now too!!
That coupon bag is TOO cute. Love the idea! And miss both of you. <3 Enjoy your weekend!
Baked oatmeal?! Yum!!!! I am going to have to give this a try. 🙂
I love the Stitchtagram!! What a cute idea! I received some dates from my Aunt this past week–so that recipe couldn’t have come at a better time–Thank you! I’m also loving my Lifefactory water bottle I got a few days ago 🙂 Have a great and relaxing weekend!
Happy Valentines day weekend! I love having a square of dark chocolate with PB to satisfy my sweet tooth. And that oatmeal and those brownies look delicious as well. I’m loving that it’s a three day weekend =)
What a lovely list! I also love the Endangered Species Dark Chocolate brand as well as baked oatmeal!!
Love these posts, thanks for sharing!
One thing I am loving this week was a relaxing happy hour with friends last night featuring some of Michigan’s best beer – Bell’s Hopslam – here in D.C. After a long week of interviewing for a promotion, I definitely needed that! Then, coming home to my boyfriend, my cat, and a beautiful bouquet of pink roses topped it all off. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love that Stitchagram! I might have to get one of my own!!
I love that chocolate brand!
Just pinned that baked oatmeal! It looks so good!
Definitely things I want to try here! Awesome picks! 🙂