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 would love a new sports bra, I only have 2 that I always reuse (gross, I know)! Great giveaway!
Gosh yes! I need a new workout top!
I would love to try that sports bra. I love all the color choices.
That twist tank and T-back cami are perfect for Pure Barre!! I’ve been feeling the need to update my workout “wardrobe” and those would be fantastic additions.
Love the tear drop sports bra and cami combo!
Leggings or a sports bra would be on my list!
I would love one of their tanks!
I am in the market for a new sports bra!
I would love to receive the leggings. I just started barre workouts (as in, 2 days ago) at the local Bar Method, and I do not have nearly enough long workout pants that fit the dress code for class. All I have are my hot under armour leggings from college sports! Would love to have some lighter ones for bar.
A new pair of leggings is always a treat!
i’m in need of new sports bras! i use them so much and a lot of mine are starting to get stretched out.
Ok so we just got a keurig and I need that small slide thing! We bought the bigger keurig. Will it fit with it?
Oh boy, it is hard to say which I would be most excited about! But I have a really tough time finding workout tanks and so I would probably be most excited about that.
would love anything but a new sports bra would be awesome!
First off you have the best husband ever!
Second, I’d like either the grey or black tank. I’m in the market for some new tanks lately so I’d pick one of those!
I’d love the twist tank…super cute!
I would love a new pair of leggings!!
Thanks
I would love a pair of workout leggings! I’m training for my first 5k that takes place in December, and I don’t own a single pair of running leggings. And my race is in Minnesota, brr!!!!
A new pair of leggings would be great!
That bouquet idea is awesome – so sweet!
I’d love new leggings, but I’m really liking that twist tank.
SPORTS BRA!! I am in dire need and haven’t had a chance to face the stores
i’d love to try the sports bra as i’m a fellow member of the ibtc! the whole outfit would be great too!
The design of the sports bra is the cutest in the back!
I love the thin racer-back tanks…I could see it being so comfortable for yoga!
I’m in desperate need of new tanks tops! Ever since starting Crossfit I’m running through gym clothes like crazy, and these are so cute.
I love workout clothes and basically live in them except when I’m working. I’d love new leggings and a sports bra!
That bouquet is beautiful! Kudos to the husband :).
For the giveaway, those sports bras are beautiful!
I want the twist tank. So cute!
I don’t know why, but I get the most excited about sports bras, and have way more of them than I do leggings and workout tanks. Montiel has some pretty sleek designs… I definitely clicked over to their lookbook!!
I’d love a new sports bra! You can never have too many!
I would just love to try this style of sports bra to help me get back my pre-baby body!
I’ve been slowly trying to update my workout wardrobe lately ( I have previously just done the whole old t-shirts and sweatpants deal) so all of the items would obviously be awesome but I really love that twist back tank!
I’d never heard of m Montiel before this blog post, so I appreciate your mentioning this, as well as the photos! What a neat find.
I would love to win the whole outfit Giveaway! To answer the Giveaway question, the article I’d like the most is the Cami, just like you are wearing. I need a good one!
!I am in need of a new pair of leggings
Oh my gosh, I have been needing more camis, tanks, and sports bras to layer for winter running! I would be SO stoked to receive the tops.
I love the twist tank!
I love the teardrop bra in coral!
Definitely leggings! All of mine are wearing out at once, and I’ve been hoping to try a new brand.
I would love the red teardrop bra! Great design and great giveaway!
I would love some new capris for running! I’m so short they pretty much look like leggings on me lol
New leggings would be a nice addition to my winter workout gear!
I’ve been wanting a pair of new capris!! 🙂
Definitely need a new sports bra here!
I am in desperate need of some new sports bras! That T one is super cute.
I am also a big fan of the twist t shirt. That looks super comfy!
Great giveaway!
i love the combo of the twist tank with the teardrop sports bra! so cute!
I love the twist tank, cute and comfy. My 2 favorite characteristics of clothes.
I recently started taking Body Works Plus Abs at my local gym and only have one tank. I have never been so sweaty after a workout, so my normal cotton t-shirts aren’t cutting it. I’d love to win a tank from Montiel!
I could definitely use a new sports bra!
I love lounging around in leggings so I would definitely be excited for those! The sports bra and tops are cute too though, and new workout apparel is a great motivation to exercise!
Ohh that twist tank! So flowy, I love it!