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 LIVE in my capris this time of year (too cold for shorts). I would love a new pair!!
Desperately in need of some new leggings as the cold weather approaches!!
Love the coral tank!
I need a pair of capris
I would love to have one of their sports bras!
I would love to try that twist top tank! super cute and functional, love it! Nothing makes working out better or easier to get excited for than cute workout clothes!
Would love a new sports bras…an alternative to all of my Nike ones!
That Twist tank is gorgeous!
Oooh, I could totally use a new sports bra! Not that I need any more workout tops, but dang their tanks are cute!
I LIVE in tank tops and I’m super particular about them, so I would LOVE to try out the awesome twist tank top/sport bra combo from the website. It looks adorable, comfy, and function, so I’d love it!
The leggings!! You can never have enough!!
I really like the twist-tank and sports bra combo too! Very pretty.
I just love the top you are wearing- I would love to try the tear drop sports bra!
I would love a new tank top + sports bra combo. I’m part of the small chest club too as well and have trouble finding tops that don’t flatten me completely. I know I’m suppose to be working out and not care about the way I look but it’s nice to still look feminine while getting my sweat on! 😉
I’m always looking for the perfect sports bra, so I’d like to give that a try.
I love these styles!! I would definitely love the Tback cami!
i would love some new leggings–especially now that it is getting colder outside!
I would love a new sports bra! I have so many cute tops with out the bra attached that I find myself washing my sports bras twice a week just so I can wear the tops. Kudos for the bras being cute as well!
Would love the try the tback cami!!
I can never have too many sports bras. I love the hot pink color
I loooove the bras!! i would definitely want a bra.
I like lots of the items, but would really like the Victory sports bra.
I’d love a new pair of leggings to wear to the climbing gym!
I would love to try the LEA leggings!
I love love love the twist tank in black! I need to refresh my workout wardrobe ASAP!
I could really use a new sports bra!
I am in need of a new supportive sports bra, so these would be great! I also love the twist back tank : ) The combo would be perfect. Thanks for this giveaway!
Definitely leggings for the colder running months!
I would love to have a new tank and bra. I usually work out in a tshirt and that just doesn’t cut it for most things.
Loving the Twist Tank !!!
I love the tanks! It’s so hard to find cute tanks that don’t break the bank so I would love to win this one 🙂
How adorable, i could really use a new pair of leggins for sure
I would want to try the tear drop bra and top combo. I love it when the straps are down the middle of the back. It reduces chaffing and allows for more free movement.
I would love to have one of their beautiful tanks! I love the twist tank and harper tank.
I’d love a new pair of leggings! Although that twist back tank is SUPER cute!
leggings! all mine fall down.
The cut of the sports bra is so cute! I run outside a lot in just a sports bra (because it’s so hot in Texas), and this would help even out the same racerback tan lines I end up with from all of my other sports bras!
I would love the sports bra and leggings! I’m always on the lookout for cute things to wear to barre since most of my work out clothes are for more high impact things like running.
I love both the leggings and the twist tank top!!!
The twist tanks is so cute!!
A new pair of leggings would be perfect!
I could definitely use a new sports bra!
I’d love a great sports bra!
I’d love a pair of leggings!
I’m with you on the teardrop bra- I love the coral color! It would go great with the neutral tanks I already own 🙂
Would love a new workout top!
I love the twist tank and am always looking for another good sports bra!!
Definitely leggings with winter coming!
that twist tank looks like everything i’ve ever wanted in a workout top!
I can also use more workout tops!
I could really use some more leggings/capris, but the sports bras are also adorable!
I am always looking for a new sportsbra! I have a heck of a time finding one that is comfortable AND supportive!!!