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Things I’m Loving Friday #57

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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!

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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

Wedding Bouquet Recreation Gift

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! 

Four Year Anniversary

Luna's Living Kitchen

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. 

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

Thinsters Chocolate Chip Cookies

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!

Coffee Roller 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

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!

Montiel Sports Bra and Top

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.

Montiel Fitness Apparel

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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About Julie

My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

Comments

  9. Celeste says

    I was at the gym this morning thinking I needed some new caparison. All of the pieces look great. I would love to try them. Love your blog. Happy belated anniversary.

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  13. Erica says

    I would LOVE the workout top you feature in your first picture! love love love it! Also, Ryan’s anniversary gift to you was adorable and super thoughtful!

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  16. Emma says

    I have pretty much spent the past few days reading your blog from the beginning (I eventually, sadly, had to skip a few years becauase it was getting out of hand) and you have now become my blogging idol! I saw so many great but old giveaways pass by (heello lululemon gift card) and am so excited to see a workout gear one on the day that I finally managed to catch up! I would love some new workout gear, and have been looking for leggimgs forever! Either way, you’ve definitely gained a new reader! Happy blogging!

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  22. janet says

    Sports bra all the way … I am extremely flat chested and they are the only bra I can comfortably wear!

    Happy anniversary!!!! Still cannot get used to Ryan wearing shoe shoes vs. sandally-flipflops. 🙂

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  28. Paige says

    Another giveaway? You’re spoiling us.
    I love the T cami and the twist tank! I’d probably wear them together! And I’d be happy with either one =)). I’m always looking for cute things to teach and practice yoga in.

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  29. Stephanie says

    I would love a tank! I attend usually a barre class a week and this would be a nice bright pop of color with my black leggings!

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  34. Kelli says

    I would love a tank or cami. I’ve been wearing the same 7 or 8 t-shirts for a few years now and desperately need something new! These look so cute and functional!

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  39. Stacie says

    I would love to receive a pair of leggings or capris. I have such a hard time finding styles/brands I like. Hopefully this will be it!

    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    P.S. Happy belated anniversary!

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  43. Kat says

    I think I had I’ll fly with you on almost every mix cd I made in high school! Such a great song and I completely forgot about it. Thank you for sharing 🙂
    As for the giveaway..
    I’d love some more cute tanks! I teach pure barre in Durham and feel like I never have enough cute things to wear when teaching.

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