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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Running tights are always a good thing to have more of with the winter coming! I would love a pair!
I have been looking for a quality pair of workout leggings for a while and those look perfect! Especially because they cover your ankles which is great for running when it’s cold outside 🙂
Their tank tops and sports bras are adorable! I feel like I could always use more sports bras.
New leggings for sure! Its difficult to find good quality, affordable ones that you can actually feel comfortable moving and bending in and that don’t end up being see-through!
I totally need a new sports bra!
Love the Heather twist tank!
I would love to try one of their tank tops!
I could really use a new sports bra and these designs are so cute!
My small girls and I could definitely use a new sports bra!
I’d love to try the twist tank! Happy Halloween!
That’s hard to choose! But I could definitely use a new pair of capris!
I could use a new sports bra!
I would love to try a new sports bra! I can’t seem to find the perfect fit!
love the fun tanks!!
The sports bra or tank, good built in or removable cups are so hard to find!
I am always on the hunt for good work out capris that stay on my waist as I’m running/doing weights. Would defintely love a pair!
I really need a new sports bra and these look to be both functional and cute!
Love the Harper tank! Been on the hunt for a feminine muscle tee and love the look of this one!
I basically live in workout gear, I love it so much! That tank top you’re wearing is SO cute! I love the strappy back!
I would love the twist tank!! 🙂
happy halloween julie! I am due for a new sports bra!!
I would love a new pair of leggings for running outside in the cooler months. Also that anniversary gift from Ryan…so thoughtful and creative!!
two giveaways this week! Woohoo! I’d love to try the sports bra. It’s so hard to find a good one (and I have a smaller chest too!). Can’t imagine how hard it is for other girls!
A new pair of leggings would come in handy with the winter months approaching!
I could use another pair of leggings!
leggings + tback cami in aqua + teardrop bra in black. LOVE!!!
Happy Halloween!! I was just thinking I could use a new workout outfit! It all looks so cute 🙂 I think I would be most excited to try the tank top and the leggings!
I love getting new leggings to wear to barre! Cute workout gear keeps me motivated!
I could always use a new fun sports bra!
The twist tank looks fun! I’d also love a new pair of leggings.
I teach yoga and could definitely and always use tanks and capris. The eye catcher for me from Montiel is the Twist Tank!
I could really use some new capris!
I always love new leggings, and a great cami would work.
I would love to try some new leggings!
I could really use some new leggings!
I love that teardrop sports bra!
I love the Twist Tank
I’ve been on the hunt to find the perfect sports bra. I love the design on the back of these!!
I need need need new leggins!
I love the back on the sports bra you are wearing – super cute!
It’s so hard to choose – but I probably need more capris the most!
Hardly do I ever feel like I am wearing something cute when I am working out so I definitely appreciate the effort put into the design! I would love a new pair of leggings for the winter!
I love the twist tank. So cute!
The tank tops are super cute!
Desperately need a new sports bra and this one is adorable!
Leggings! I definitely need more leggings.
I definitely need more leggings now that the weather is colder, so this would be perfect!
I would be most excited about the twist tank!
I desperately need leggings!
the over-shoulder boulder holder, most of mine are being worn out!