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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love that twist tank – want!!
Leggings! Mine finally wore out, and finding a perfect replacement pair has been tough!
I’m definitely in need of a new sports bra! I absolutely love the coral tank top you’re wearing — so cute!!!! 🙂
A sports bra! Being a runner, I need as many as I can get. Plus it’s an added bonus that it’s great for small-chested women as well!
I could totally use a new tank and leggings. I am in desperate need of workout motivation and a new piece of cute workout gear can do the trick!
I desperately need a new sports bra but I have trouble finding ones that I like–would love to try this brand!
I could definitely use a new sports bra thats cute and functional!! I have my favorites but there like 6 years old, time to try something new! SO cute!
I need a new pair of leggings that will be great to wear around town as well as to the gym!
I love the twist tank!
Living in Wisconsin means leggings for working out and I would love a new pair!
I could always use a new pair of leggings, love the pop colors of the bras too!
Leggings to get ready for chilly winter runs!
Would love a good quality workout tank!
Would love a new pair of leggings!
I absolutely love the tear drop sports bra!
I would love a new pair of workout tights/pants. I feel like I buy a pair and then live in them 😛
I’d love to try a new sports bra! Allllllways looking for a good one
Leggings for barre and yoga!
Id love new leggings!
A new sports bra! or the tank you’re wearing 🙂 Love the back!!
I only have two sports bras that I really like, and keep wearing them over and over and over again. I would love a new one!
Could definitely use the Lea leggings for the colder weather and the teardrop bra in candy pink is amazing!
I would love a new pair of leggings!
I’d love a new tank for cute workout clothes!
You can never have enough sports bras! Especially cute ones!
Would love a new sports bra 🙂
I’d love to try the sports bra!
I’d love to win the leggings.
I’d love a new pair of leggings for the winter!
Twist Tank!
Definitely a new sports bra! I tend to buy all my workout clothes from TJ Maxx so itd be great to have a good high quality one in the mix. Plus, you can never have too many! The more you have, the less laundry to do 🙂
It’s legging season in the Northeast 🙂
Always on the look out for a great sports bra!
Aw, happy anniversary guys!
I love that tank you have on! So cute!
I’d LOVE to try the teardrop sports bra…it looks perfect to wear to my yoga classes!! 🙂
I love the look of those sports bras and tanks! I could definitely use a new piece for when I go yoga sculpt!
Very cute workout clothes! I could use a new sports bra. Thanks, and happy Halloween!
Would love a new tank!
I basically live in my leggings during the week and would love a new pair!
I’m ready for new leggings – but I do adore the twisted tank & t-tanks! Decisions, decisions……
I could use a good sports bra! I’ve never found one yet that I am super in love with!
I’m always looking for fun, colorful sports bras. The straps look like they would decorate my back.
Oooh, I can always use new running bottoms – they double as ballet outfits!
I could live in leggings!
Would love to try a new sports bra
Leggins! I can never have enough of them!
Def the bra! I’m a sports bra freak. I, too, have a smaller chest…and have a hard time finding bras that fits right and doesn’t leave me looking like a little boy. Right now I’m loving Victoria’s Secret sports bras, but I love the details of the Montiel one, so cute!
I could really use a new sports bra for a small chest!
sports bras and tanks! love the cowl back tanks and teardrop bras!
I would love the twist tank top-it is so cute!