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’m always looking for a new pair of leggings!
I love all new workout clothes, but I definitely need new leggings!
I could definitely use a new sports bra!
I can always use a new sports bra! I love ones with minimal backs like the ones you’ve shown.
i reeealllyy need new capris, and was hoping to get a VSX pair for my birthday but didn’t 🙁 i’d love to try this company’s clothes, and the sports bra looks great for yoga!
A Halloween themed Wedding sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait to see your pictures! I also really liked Ryan’s gift to you! That’s so thoughtful! I’m always looking to add more workout clothes to my closet, I would be most excited for the sports bra!
All of them look great! I’d love to try the twist tank with the coral sports bra!
I love the idea of that slider tray! I absolutely hate a cluttered kitchen counter, so my space haunts me every single day of my life. Actually, my entire house haunts me because we have NO ROOM! 🙂
Have fun at the wedding. The rehearsal dinner sounds so much fun!
I could definitely use a new sports bra, but they all look great! I’d love to try any of them!
I really need some sports bras. And that appliance tray — genius! I need one. Have a great time at the wedding. 🙂
I am always looking for a comfortable sports bra for a small chest!
i would love to try the twist tank! looks so comfortable yet stylish enough to go out in!
I’d love a new pair of leggings or capris!!!
I definitely need a new sports bra. I only have two good ones I can wear and there’s only so many time you can keep rotating them.
I love the twist tank, super cute!
I completely get how frustrating it is sliding your coffee maker out all the time!
I would love to win the leggings. The weather is getting cooler here and i need some warmer workout gear!
I would love a new sports bra! 🙂
Leggings!
I could definitely use a new sports bra.
New sports bra or top!
OMG, I could definitely use a new sports bra!
The twist tank is adorable! I love the contrasting coral and blue colors
I think the Capris. I keep buying pairs that fall apart after a couple of washes.
I could use definitely use an update to my workout wardrobe and the Teaser tank in coral would be a great start. Love all of the colors and the unique designs.
I am always in need of leggings or capris for running and other gym workouts. I love info on good workout gear, thanks!
Definitely the Teardrop bra! It’s so difficult to find cute sports bras with padding for those less busty. Small chests unite!
The tanks and camis are so cute but I can never have enough leggings! Cold weather runs are beginning! Have a nice weekend:)
I could use a new sports bra, but would probably pick the t-back cami first!
I am always on the look out for a new work out tank!
Definitely the Tback Cami! ADORABLE!!
I could really use some new leggings now that it’s getting chillier outside! Thank you!
I recently started taking Pure Barre classes and I could definitely use some more tanks/camis and leggings to wear to class! I hadn’t heard of Montiel before this post. Very cute stuff!
I’d love to get a new sports bra, especially since you are raving about how flattering they are for us smaller-chested gals!
Leggings…especially now that it is getting cooler!
That Teardrop Cami is super cute !!
Hope you are doing well 🙂
Nora
The twist tank looks awesomely comfortable! Right up my alley!
I LOVE the TBack cami- so cute and different! I’m starting barre workouts in November, and I’d love to have some new workout gear for that!
Definitely need a new sports bra and always on the lookout for new tanks
I am in great need of new sports bras! These are so cute.
Oh wow, if I could win One Sports Bra that would be the best!!! I am in need of something that ACTUALLY fits and this may be my saving grace!
Fingers crossed!!
I would definitely love a new sports bra. My collection is pretty sad these days. Thanks Julie!
I love the look of their clothes! That twist back cami is super cute
Hi Julie!
I would love a new sports bra. I only have a few that I really like and they get worn out quickly!
I would love to receive a new pair of capris!!
I would love the sports bra…I’m constantly looking for one that is cute yet functional!
I love the twist tank! I will have to check out their stuff!!
How cool! I am in desperate need of a new sports bra!
I would LOVE a new sports bra, I have been wearing some of mine since HIGH SCHOOL! circa 2006
I love to have the top with the twisty back. It looks comfy and chic for my yoga class.
Happy Friday Julie!
I have been looking for a new pair of leggings lately so this looks perfect!