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 clothes look super cute! I would love a new pair of leggings since the weather is getting coldee
I could really use some new capris. I only have shorts and is it’s getting cooler I could really use them.
Oh wow, Gigi D’Agostino’s I’ll fly with you…. those were the days!
Greetings from Germany 🙂
Kristina
I love the tanks
I love that race back tank. I feel like t would be light, non restricting and help with Tahoe ridiculous tan lines
I would love a new sportsbra as most of mine are starting to lose their elasticity!
Hi Julie! Those tanks/cami’s are adorable. Would love to wear one on a run!
I am **not** a small-chested gal, and my sports bras get saggy FAST. Let’s be honest, no one likes a saggy sports bra — I would love to try out a new brand!
I gave birth to my daughter 3 weeks ago and I’m excited to get back to working out! I can definitely use a new sports bra to support my newest accessories!
sports bra – I keep mine too long
I would love a new pair of leggings – its so cold and wet here in Ireland at the moment, a stylish new pair would work a treat to keep me snug when i run!
Thanks!
I would love a new sports bra!
Twist tank
Ahh I love that top, that color is perfect!! I’d love to win a new tank, I live in those things on the weekends 🙂
I live for leggings! You can never have enough. Their so comfy and make workouts less restricting!
Ever since my son was born (17 months) I’ve lived in sports bras and admittingly haven’t updated my stock in quite sometime, so sports bra for sure!
I really need a new sports bra!
Hi Julie,
I’ve been desperately looking for a new sports bra for my cardio days–I loved your Fabletics suggestion for capris, so now I’m dying to try these ones out at well!
I’d love to receive a tank or cami! Perfect for Barre class!
Can always use more leggings, but I’d be most excited about the top!
I’d be excited for all the pieces. I started a new gym and seem to go through workout clothing quicker than I did with at home workouts.
I would love to have the tank and sports bra… because really, I don’t even know my sizes after three kids!
I could so use a new sports bra! It’s been too long since I’ve bought a new one.
I’m constantly running out of clean sports bras, so I would absolutely love to have a new one! i’m also in need of a good quality workout legging!
Congrats on your anniversary! You two are so cute 🙂
I love the twist tank. And a new pair of leggings is always a welcome addition to the workout wardrobe.
I really need a new pair of leggings that are thick and comfortable. I have a few staples, but they’re getting worn down. I also love ALL the tank top you’re wearing! It’s very flattering!
Love the cute cuts of the sport bras!!
I only workout with yoga pants so a pair of capris would be awesome!
I am loving the look of their tops! So adorable!
I would love the twist tank for body pump class!
I would love a new sports bra!
I would love a tank or a cami 🙂 I’m always on the lookout for cute new workout tops, and these are adorable!
Love those tanks and can never have too many!
I would love a new pair of leggings! It is getting too cold for my capris! Ain’t nobody got time for cold ankles! 🙂
I would love a new pair of leggings! I’m a personal trainer and busy mom on the go and I wear workout clothes all day every day!!
I really could use any of these things! I’d love to get a new cami or tank top, though!
that purple sports bra looks SO cute!
I’d love to win one of those tops – so stylish and unique!
I love the sports bras, and think they’d be an excellent addition to my hot yoga collection!
I’d love to receive a new pair of leggings from Montiel!!
I would be so excited to get a new pair of capris because I really need a new pair but the tops are so cute and trendy so that’d be more of the splurge excitement 🙂 Love this brand- thanks for sharing!
I would love a new workout tank because I’ve been wearing short sleeves too much recently, which isn’t doing my sweat-prone armpits any favors.
Leggings! I am in great need of a comfortable, durable pair!
Thanks!
Hi Julie!
I would love a new sports bar since I am training for a half marathon! My running wardrobe definitely needs a makeover!
Thanks!
Happy Anniversary! I am in dire need of new workout tops! My husband and I recently moved and I was a little over zealous with my “donation” bags…now my workout wardrobe is lacking!
I would totally love a new sports bra!
I love that twist tank but would also be super excited for a nice new sports bra!
Such a cute anniversary gift! Love the flowers!!! I need new leggings in my life STAT. 🙂
I would love that twist back tank! And leggings are always a necessity!
I actually need all 3, but that tank just looks so cute!