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!
![\"Quantcast\"/](\"//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-1e3-7hOJ_U8Bg.gif\")
I would love a new sports bra, so cute!
Would live some stretchy and strong workout capris!
I would love a new sports bra–my Target one isn’t cutting it anymore! 🙂
Love the cami!!
I can always use more sports bras. Love the tanks and sports bras here!
Sports bra!!!
I would LOVE the teaser tank… looks so comfy!
I would love a new workout tank top. But a whole outfit would be AWESOME!
I can’t have enough leggings! I wear them everywhere: grocery store, yoga, out to dinner…
I would love love love the twist tank! It would be nice to wear something other than cut offs to the gym! 😉
I love the teardrop sports bra in coral! Throwing the twist tank on top would be so adorable!
I needs some new cute tops. I have the hardest time finding ones that fit nicely and I feel confident in.
I can always use a new pair of leggings! And thank you for sharing about the roller tray!! We keep our keurig under the cabinets and have to keep moving it and I hate that screeching noise the machine makes as we pull it out!
I fall into the category of “in need of a new pair of leggings”! I have two pair that I love, and by love I mean wearing out!
I also have my eye on that twist tank, super cute!
Everything looks great but I could definitely use a new pair of leggings!
I’d LOVE a new pair of leggings!
Definitely a new sports bra! I’ve been eyeing up the tear drop bra for ages now because it looks like it would be flattering on girls with muscular backs – too many sports bras cut into our lats!
I would love a sports bra! Or tank! or cami!
Oh wow I would love to try that sports bra! Sound like a fast favorite and it’s so cute!
A new pair of leggings would be awesome!
Oh my word I love everything I see! I think I’d be most excited about a new workout tank — a girl can never have too many cute options! 🙂
Now I really want to try the teardrop sports bra!
I would love to win a new sports bra or some leggings…
I’d love a pair of new leggings!
I desperately need a new pair of leggings!
I LOVE the look of the cami and bra; and would love to get a new bra for us ‘larger on top’ girls…
I would love a new pair of leggings to use for Pure Barre and yoga classes for the coming winter it gets cold wearing the capri style.
while I could use the leggings I’m sure I love sports bras/bra tops and would love a new one!
I could really use a new tank for the gym!
The twist back tank is adorable! Totally my style, thanks for sharing this brand!
Wow. I definitely would love all of it. I am at the gym so much I feel like I wear out workout clothes really quickly. But I have to say I think the tank would be my favorite. Something cuter than a baggy old cut off shirt that would still show my arms off while I lift!
I’d be most excited for the leggings! I’m having trouble finding ones that stay up during runs and other high impace cardio!
well some new tops and sports bras are needed over here. after having a baby 3 months ago and now breastfeeding, the old ta-tas are not quite fitting in my old gear! now that I’m back in the gym, it’d be great to have a new outfit to feel fresh and new again 🙂 thanks for telling us about Montiel!
I love everything! Right now I’m running low on leggings fo barre class ( I take The Dailey Method) so the Lea leggings would be perfect!
i would go for some leggings.
I would love to wear the TBack cami! Its so cute and looks so comfy!
That twist tank is adorable! I would love it! I’m always looking for more workout tanks.
I love the twist tank! I hate hate hate wearing sleeves while I work out so I’m all about anything sleeveless and flowy (flowey? flowwy? I don’t know how to spell that haha)
I bought one of those slider things for my Keurig too and it was life changing. Nobody quite understands how life changing it is so I’m really glad you posted that! Now I can reference your post as back-up every time people are questioning my level of excitement for it.
totally in need of that sports bra.
I would love a pair of new, high-quality capris!
Everything looks awesome (you look great in that tank!) but I’m always in the market for a nice pair of leggings and rarely splurge on them so that would be awesome!
I loooveee the twist tank!
I would love to win a new workout top!
Love the twist tank, but absolutely need a new sports bra!
I’d love a new sports bra!
I would love a new sports bra, but those tops are so cute too – I want it all! What a fun line.
I would love a new pair of leggings!
The twist tank is so cute, and fits right in with my workout style. Looks so comfy!
gah, I’m always searching for a new pair of leggings!! I would love to get a free pair 🙂
I would love a new pair of longer leggings. It’s snowing here and I don’t think my favourite crops work anymore 😉