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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My wife would love any new workout clothes!
I would love to try a new sports bra. I gravitate towards the same brand and style and really need an update in my fitness wear.
I would LOVE the TBACK CAMI IN BLACK. Perfect for Florida workouts!!!
A sports bra because I’ve lost quite a bit of weight since the last time I bought one and none of mine currently fit real well. Not to mention, the ones I do have are not as nice as the Montiel ones.
I could really use a new sports bra and I love the twist tank!
I’d love to try capris or leggings.
Thanks for this opportunity! I would love some new leggings! I keep wearing and re-washing the same ones for hot yoga…leggings are perfect..
A new pair of leggings!
leggings please!
i could really use some new leggings!
I am definitely in need of some leggings since it’s getting colder!
Honestly, they all look amazing! If I HAD to choose though the bra would be a great add on 🙂 I only have two right now that i cycle through, and they are fairly bland, heather grey. The lime green coloured bra they have on their site would be so awesome to have. It would add a fun pop of colour to my workout gear, and green is my absolute favourite colour! 😀
I love the cami! It is sooooo cute!
I love that top! the back is awesome!
I really need some long leggings! It is getting cold in Minneapolis and my capri length running leggings leave my shins and calves numb and burning after a run. I need to invest in some quality leggings.
I love the T strap tank and am in serious need of some leggings!
I love all of it! But that sports bra is too cute/girly … I’d pick that one!
Happy anniversary you two!
I would love a new pair of leggings! It’s so hard for me to find a pair that I lime and these definitely look like a pair I would love! Thanks!
I adore that Tback cami – can never have too many workout tops!
Happy Anniversary to you!
I love buying new workout tops and I definitely need new leggings. Their stuff is so cute!
Leggings would be great!
I need new leggings so bad but my lululemon is far away. I’d love to try a new company!!!
I would love a new sports bra!
I love the t back cami. Looks cute
I love the design of the tank! So cute!
I would love a tank!
Definitely a new tank would be awesome! You can never have too many!
I would wear leggings everyday if I could, so I’d be thrilled to try their leggings!!
A new tank! Since it is perpetually tank-wearing-season in Florida, as you know 🙂
I’d love a new pair of leggings.
I really need a sports bra that fits well!
I need a new sportsbra! Their teardrop sports bras look adorable!
I would love the sports bra. I spend my time switching between the two decent ones I have and it can be annoying to keep washing. Thanks!
I need a new pair of leggings for training for the Disney Princess Half in February!
I would love a new workout outfit! Now that in pregnant things aren’t fitting as well 😉 I need to bite the bullet and invest in a few new pieces!
The twist tank is super cute!
I need new running clothes, those are so cute and I love the colors.
I would love a new pair of capris!
New leggings are on my wishlist!
I really need new leggings!!
I would be most excited about a sports bra. I always have such a hard time finding ones I like. When I do, I buy a bunch in different colors and hope they never wear out.
I just finished packing away my summer clothing so leggings would be great!
i love clothes that can be worn in or out of the gym! id love to try the twist tank!
I really need a good pair of leggings!
I can never get enough workout clothes. I love the tank top!
Love the twist tank! Perfect!
I would love any new work out clothes. I especially need bras as mine are ancient! Thank you for sponsoring a great give-away.
I’d love a new pair of leggings. I had never heard of this brand before – definitely need to check it out! (PS Happy Anniversary!)
Definitely a cute workout tank 🙂
Twisted cami!!