Good morning and Happy Halloween!!!
I hope your Friday is off to a good start. Mine certainly is thanks to two of my best friends, Merri and Ashley!
They both flew in town yesterday afternoon and we spent the day exploring, eating and chatting non-stop. I am so happy to have them here!
They flew into town because the three of us, along with Ryan, are driving to Savannah, Georgia today for a wedding this weekend. Tonight is the Halloween-themed rehearsal dinner/party and we are psyched!
But let’s move along to your regularly scheduled Things I’m Loving Friday post…
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Celebrating Our Anniversary
Yesterday was our four-year wedding anniversary! The anniversary gift theme for year four is flowers and fruit and I was so surprised to arrive home from a day with my girlfriends to a recreation of my wedding bouquet Ryan had made for me. I was obviously very touched! He’s pretty much the best. I gave him a cactus (there’s a story behind the gift, I promise!) but Ryan definitely won the best gift award this year. I loved it!
After my friend Ashley arrived yesterday, we had about an hour and a half to kill before Merri’s flight landed, so we grabbed a quick lunch at Luna’s Living Kitchen which I’m pretty sure may be my new favorite place in Charlotte. The restaurant specializes in plant-based organic local food and I absolutely loved the spaghetti bolognese I ordered. A bed of zucchini noodles was topped with a walnut mushroom bolognese sauce and it was phenomenal!!! I cannot wait to go back and try the zucchini noodle lasagna.
- Gigi D’Agostino – I’ll Fly With You
I don’t think I’ve heard this song since high school and when we were driving home from dinner last night, it came on the radio and I was so psyched! I downloaded it immediately and am so glad it’s back in my life.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Thins
File these cookies under “impulse buy.” I saw them on sale at the grocery store this week and nearly walked by the huge display because I thought they were diet cookies. I’m glad I gave them a double-take because the “Mrs. Thinster’s” name simply refers to the fact that the cookies are super thin and crispy. The flavor tastes like homemade chocolate chip cookies (sweet and buttery!) and I love that they’re perfectly pop-able and made without the use of any artificial ingredients. Be warned though: It’s easy to eat these babies like potato chips! They’re addicting!
- Copco Small Appliance Slider Tray
I owe a big thanks to my mom for this lovely discovery! Ryan and I keep our Keurig coffee maker on our kitchen countertop and like to leave it tucked underneath our cabinets. Well, this ended up being a pain because every time we wanted to use the machine, we’d have to scoot it out and then put it back when we were done. (Sounds silly but if you’re in the same boat, I have a feeling you’ll understand my gripe with this!!) This little roller tray from Bed, Bath and Beyond makes it super simple to slide our Keurig out and back. You simply press on the button in front and roll it back and forth. Plus, it’s super cheap when you buy it with one of the never-ending supply of Bed, Bath and Beyond 20 percent off coupons.
- Around the Web Finds…
33 Clever Ways to Organize Small Things: So creative! And I can testify that using a carabineer to keep hair ties organized is fabulous!
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa + Egg White Oatmeal + Best Sports Bras for Small Chests: Thanks so much to POPSUGAR Fitness for sharing these posts!
Pile on the Miles November Fitness Challenge
- Columbia Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to Sarah M. (jacket) and Chelsea (boots)!! Both winners were emailed first thing this morning. Thanks so much to all who entered!
- Montiel Activewear
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of testing out workout apparel from Montiel, a new company with a goal of creating better activewear staples for women. They put a heavy emphasis on quality material and design and I must say I can tell!
Through the blog, I am frequently approached by various fitness apparel companies and I truly do turn down 98 percent of the product offers I receive. Something about the look of Montiel’s apparel caught my eye though and I said I’d test it out and provide feedback directly to the company, but I definitely wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I did! (Thankfully Montiel was onboard with a flash giveaway when I approached them about it so you have a chance to win a complete outfit from them, too. See below!)
The clothes are functional and flattering and the simple but feminine designs make them stylish without being over-the-top trendy. They’re definitely great staple pieces to have in your workout wardrobe.
I had the chance to try out their teardrop sports bra and can tell you that it definitely would’ve made my Best Sports Bras for Small Chests list had I worn it before that post. It is so incredibly flattering and I absolutely love the cut and feel of the bra.
The twist tank is comfortable enough to wear to bed but it still looked cute and was the perfect breezy option for the barre and Jazzercise classes I took while wearing it. And the coral cami I am wearing in the above picture is the TBack cami and it has quickly become a favorite of mine to wear to Pure Barre. I’ve received a bunch of compliments and I love the thick material, built in removable cups and body-skimming cut.
Alright now that I’ve basically professed my love for their apparel, here’s your chance to win an outfit for yourself…
Montiel Giveaway
One PBF reader will win an entire workout outfit from Montiel that will include the following:
- One Sports Bra
- One Tank or Cami
- One Pair of Leggings or Capris
To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment below telling me about which piece of apparel you’d be most excited to receive from Montiel. Perhaps you need a new pair of leggings? Or you could really use a new sports bra? Let me know!
I will randomly select a winner next Friday.
Good luck!
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the gray and pink tank top! it’s so cute!
i love the tank!!!
I’ve been switching up my workouts from running to strength and could definitely use some capris for the gym! Shorty running shorts are no bueno for squats and lunges!
The twist tank is adorable!
One Pair of Capris, PLEASE!
LOVE PBFINGERS!
I’d love a pair of leggings. I recently moved to NY and the only place to run is outside, but all I have right now are shorts!
I am in need of some new leggings? The tanks are so cute too!
I am in desperate need of new sports bras and leggings. I don’t know why I have such hard time buying new workout clothes!
I’d love to try a pair of the leggings!
everything is soo cute!! But that teapdrop bra in aqua is exactly what I need!
Hi Julie.. I would love to receive a cami or leggings, actually anything to help me gain some motivation to work out:) !
Love their stuff but could really use some leggings!
I’d love a new pair of leggings..hard to decide though!
The twist tank! Happy Halloween. 🙂
I need new sports bras! It’s a little embarassing to realize how long I’ve had some of mine.
I LOVE that twist tank!! And I am in dire need of new workout capris since I’m almost in my second trimester and all my workout clothes are getting a little too snug 😉
I could totally use some leggings!
love the tanks!
I would literally be excited for all of it! As the weather is getting colder, I’m realizing that I need some longer leggings since my shorts aren’t working anymore. Those tank tops are so cute! Mine are all normal razorback tanks and boring! I’d love to have a cute new outfit! 🙂
I love the teardrop tank!
That twist tank is so cute! I’d definitely wear it while lifting weights!
Happy Anniversary and have a safe trip to Georgia! I love the black tank pictured above and I’m always in need of a new pair of leggings or a sports bra!
Would love a pair of leggings! Thanks PBFingers for offering such good giveaways!
I would love a pair of pants/capris!
Now that the weather has finally cooled off here in Texas, I am in desperate need of a new pair of leggings for bootcamp!
I would love a cute new sports bra! All of mine are pretty basic and boring…
Definitely leggings but they all look so cute!
I could really use a new pair of leggings!
And thanks for mentioning that small appliance slider!! I have the same issue with my Keurig and it’s been driving me crazy. Going out to buy one this weekend! Ironically i just got a 20% off coupon in the mail for this month 🙂 Perfect timing!
Montiel has such cute stuff! I especially love the teardrop cami in orchid.
those bras are so cute!
That sports bra! SO cute!!
Oh my gosh, that twist tank is adorable! Also, I went to Luna’s Living Kitchen when I was down there for work last year and the zucchini lasagna is so good! I’m not a vegan, so I wasn’t sure how I’d like a lot of it, but it was delicious.
I would love the pink and grey twist tank! It looks adorable!
New leggings for winter are always great!
Love the leggings! They look great for outdoor workouts.
Oh my, I’d love any piece! I have a four week old and am ready to get back to my workouts. Nothing like some new clothes for motivation!
I need new leggings!!
Cute!! A new sports bra is much needed!
I love the unique sports bras!
Leggings! I can not get enought of them, an after work and workout staple!
A Pure Barre studio is opening this weekend in St. Louis and I’m going to my first class on Sunday! I could definitely use a new pair of leggings for whats sure to be a new fave class!
I would love all of it! But I am in need of a new pair of workout leggings so that’s what I’d be most pumped about.
By the way, a Halloween-themed rehersal dinner sounds like a blast! Excited to hear about it! 🙂
I am always in need of good sports bras, but that TBack cami is adorable! I love that you can work out in it, but it’s cute enough to just wear around town.
I love the twist tank!!!
Love the twist tank, its right up my ally!!
Leggings would be wonderful, I need close fitting ones, all I seem to have anymore are wide leg workout pants. I went thru a phase…lol
Hope the contest is open to Canadians!
I love these Friday posts! I look forward to them all week! I’d like to win pair of leggings. Unfortunately, most of mine have become pretty worn and see through :/
I could use a pair of leggings for my new workout class!
The twist tank is adorable and I would love to own it!
Well, considering my leggings split down the back at the gym this morning I could use a new pair! lol 🙂