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 tank! With winter approaching I always like getting a new shirt to motivate myself to get to the gym!
It’s finally starting to cool down in SoCal. I could definitely use some Capri workout pants!!!
I love the backs of those tanks and the leggings sound like they are the perfect pair!
I love the teardrop cami in red!!
I live in workout clothes so new Capri’s are always a must!
New sports bra!
I really need a new sports bra. I also LOVE the tank you are wearing in the picture. Pick me!! 🙂
I would love some new, comfy leggings and the teardrop tank (i love ALL the colors!)!! What an awesome company!! All of their items are adorable!
i would love to try the teardrop bra in aqua. i am always on the hunt for comfy supportive bras. bonus that it’s pretty too.
I need a new sports bra like craaazy! This stuff looks great!!
I need new leggings so badly!
I would love a new pair of leggings or capris (in my case, capris are leggings with my little legs!) now it’s getting colder!
I would love to try one of the tops. A great top is hard to find!
Leggings! Bras! Tanks! I love it all.
I definitely need a new pair of leggings!
I am in major need of a new sports bra!
I really need a new pair of leggings!
Ah I love those sports bras- so cute! I am always on the lookout for new sports bras that work well for small chests and I love that the top has built in cups! Perfect!
I would be most excited about the teardrop sports bra! I have always struggled to find supportive yet also pretty and flattering sports bra and this one looks wonderful! I would also love some new workout gear to get me to jump start back into a routine!
These workout clothes are adorable! I can always use new tanks to wear to the gym 🙂
How sweet of Ryan! I would love to try out the leggings!
I would love the twist tank!!
The sports bra is amazing!
I really like the style of their tanks, especially the backs! I have too many baggy gym shirts and not enough cute tops. Now that I’ve started weight training, it’s time to show off the arms! 🙂
I would love to receive the teardrop bra, the details are so cute!
Without a doubt I need more leggings! I’m training for the Disney Princess half in February and the cold Illinois fall/winter is forcing me to bundle up for runs!
Capris for sure- never can have enough!
Capri’s. Weather is now getting cooler/rainy so need to transition out of shorts. Thanks!
Could always use a pair of leggings. Way too many tops, with not enough bottoms!
I would love a new pair of warm leggings for the winter.
We just moved and I realized I need to get new sports bras!!
I love the twist tank!
The twist tank is so adorable, and with winter around the corner new leggings are fabulous!
I would love a pair of leggings – a girl can never have enough leggings! 🙂
I’ve never owned a sports bra that didn’t come from targets little girls section. would be nice to have one good quality one!
I am in serious need of some new sports bras and these are super cute!
I need a new sports bra that will fit my small chest and still be stylish and these are super cute!!
Would love the twist tank!!!
i love the twist tank and the pink cami! They would go great with colored leggings for pure barre!
Would love a new sports bra!
I would love a new pair of leggings!!!!! I’ve finally gotten over my phobia of wearing anything but pants to the gym and now love working out in my leggings! Exactly why I need a new pair.
I love the Teardrop Cami! Gorgeous!
New sports bras, for sure! I haven’t gotten a new one in probably two years – yikes!
The teardrop sports bra looks super cute and comfy!
All the tanks are cute but I would especially be excited for the twist tank!
I love the teardrop bra/T back cami combo!
I am in dire need of new leggings–so definitely those!
I could always use another sports bra!
I am actually looking for a new pair of leggings as the temperatures drop, but could also use a new sports bra.
would love to have a new pair of leggings to wear to Pure Barre!