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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I could really use a new sports bra and those are so cute! I think I would get the twisted tank to go with it because I love that look!
I love the twist tank! The company has super cute clothing!
The new sports bra! I haven’t bought new ones in forever!
I could definitely use a new sports bra!!
Wow, I think I loved every piece I saw on Montiel’s website. I’d love to win the Teardrop Sports Bra, so cute!
that sports bra with the fun back looks amazing!!! I wear lots of racer back tanks and this would be perfect!
Teaser Tank in Watermelon is great, love the victory bra too!!
I love the Teaser tank in all the colors, but especially the white!
I am in desperate need of a new pair of leggings! Especially since it is starting to get cold here (Missouri). But I do love the Twist Tank and the TBack Cami in Aqua!
Love the cut of that tank you’re wearing! I love workout apparel with a cool added touch like that. (:
I really need a new pair of leggings, as winter is coming and I need to re-stock! I would love to try these!
I could totally use a new pair of leggings!
I would love to win a new sports bra! I always seem to run out of clean ones and end up searching the house top to bottom!
I could definitely use a new sports bra. My go-to company discontinued my favorite bra so i need new options!
I can always use a new pair of leggings, but I would LOVE a new sports bra! Mine are unexciting and some have definitely seen better days!
Their clothes are soooo cute! I could definitely use a new sports bra!
I would love to win the twist tank!
I could definitely use a new sports bra! I love how cute these ones are and since I’m in the small chest category too I think it would be perfect.
Oh man I would love a new pair of leggings! The cold winter months are coming and I need something long! 🙂
Absolutely LOVE the sports bra!! As a fellow small chested girl I like the shape it gives and the super cute cuts! I’m always on the look for new sports bras 🙂
I’m always in the market for a new sports bra! Especially after the rave reviews.
All of the workout clothes look super cute but I especially love the twist back tank!
I love the tank! I’m always on the hunt for new workout tanks to add to my collection
I’d love the Capris! it’s hard to find a good pair that stay put during a workout.
as a professional dancer, i’m always looking for cute ways to stand out in class! the teardrop back bra in coral is SO beautiful!
I have been on the lookout for a sports bra with a fun back..this hits the spot!
That appliance scooter is MONEY. I need that! Thanks, Julie’s Mom 🙂 That outfit is adorable. I would love that comfy looking twist top and a new pair of leggings! Enjoy the time with your friends this weekend!
I would love one of the tanks!! So cute – much better than the ratty t-shirts I wear : )
I could use a new sports bra !!!
Thanks Julie for sharing….their sports apparel look amazing! I would really like to try their leggings, but i could definitely use a new sports bra that has great support. 🙂
I NEED a new pair of capris. I’m going through mine way too fast because I’ve been attending so many spin classes lately!
I could definitely use a new sports bra! As a fellow member of the IBTC, I’m glad to hear theirs are good for small chests!
I could use a new sports bra! I am a proud member of IBTC as well so I am extremely grateful for your sports bra recs!
Julie- I think that you just changed my life with that slider tray! We have a Keurig and a Nespresso that we keep on our counter in the corner, and we are always scooting them back and forth to use them! Ahhhh! Problem solved.
I would love to try out Montiel Activewear! They actually remind me a bit of the look of Lululemon- super cute! I could ALWAYS use new workout gear, especially sports bras.
YES!!!! I was hoping the little tray thing would resonate with someone. 🙂
I could use probably all of the above- but a new sports bra most! mine are pretty grody ha!
This is going to sound horrible, but I actually only own two sports bras – both of which were my FIRST, purchased at least 5 years ago! I cringe thinking about it – most definitely in need of a new one!
I have never tried zucchini noodles, but they are now on the list! 🙂
Leggings please!
new capris would be awesome!
Definitely could use a new pair of leggings. Have a great weekend!
I could definitely use a new sports bra!!
I could definitely use a new sports bra, especially if it would be included on your best sports bras for small chests list! Also thanks for letting me know about the slider from BBB because we do the same thing and I am often sliding a lot of our appliances out from under the counters!
The twist tank in heather! Or the coral sports bra…what girl can’t use more of those.
I’m always searching for a sports bra… be it a new one to keep me from giving myself a black eye at the gym orrr a clean one in my mess of a laundry pile : x
The twist tank is super cute!
I could use a good sports bra that makes my SMALL chest look good too! They have a lot of cute workout apparel.
I could really use a new sports bra for a small chest. Being a member of the IBTC means I don’t really need the support–it’s so nice to wear sports bras that give you a little umph!
Could definitely use a new sports bra… Still using the ones from high school and I’m embarrassed to tell you how long ago that was! 🙂
I could totally use a new sports bra, mine are all forever old. What a treat this would be!
I would love a new tank or cami!
I could definitely use a new sports bra!