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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Definitely can use a new pair of leggings! Mine have wholes in them.
I am in dire need of new sports bras! Especially cute ones for my barre classes!
I think they are all super cute! I need a new pair of leggings and these look super nice with a high waistband.
Love the Tback cami! Perfect for yoga.
love the twist tank! also the coral tank you’re wearing – love the back!
I’m in love with the teardrop tanks! All the colors are so pretty!
I could use a new pair of workout capris!
Leggings!! I need them.
I would love some leggings and the cute twist tank!
I would be most excited to try the leggings since I am starting to train for the Buffalo Marathon and will need lots of layers for the colder months!
Would love a good pair of leggings for yoga!
I would love a sports bra! So hard to find good ones that last.
I always have so much trouble finding comfortable tanks to work out in. I would love a new one that sounds so versatile!
Really like the looks of the twist tank.
I am obsessed with the twisted tank. Too cute!!
I am always in need of new work out tanks and I am IN LOVE with that black tank with the tiny thin straps — beyond adorable!
Tank or sports bra! 🙂
I’d love some leggings!
I could def. use a new sports bra!
Leggings for sure!
I’d love to win a new workout tank top!
I could definitely use a new cute sports bra!
I’m always on the lookout for a good pair of leggings!
I’d love to try the sports bra!
Leggings for the cold weather.
I’d love a new pair of workout leggings! Especially with the seasons changing!
A new sports bra!
I would love a cute new workout tank! Love those colors!
Super cute workout wear! Of all of the options, I’m always on the lookout for more quality, flow-y tanks for barre type classes.
A new pair of leggings would be awesome since it is starting to feel like winter!
The sports bra or the twist tank would be fine by me!! Both are so cute!
I’d really like to have a new sports bra. I have two old ones from lululemon and they just aren’t very comfortable anymore. Would be nice to have a new and better one to wear to yoga!
I definitely need a new workout tank!
I’m always on the lookout for leggings that stay in place. I somehow always end up with “MC Hammer crotch” after a workout. YIKES
I could def use the leggings! I go on runs very early in the morning and its getting chilly!!
I would love to have a new pair of legging, with the weather finally acting like fall here in Georgia!
I’m always searching for good sports bras!
It’s definitely time for a new sports bra for me!
I would love to win a pair of grey leggings!
I love the look of the twisted tank! I could wear it around the house and also out to dance classes. So cute!
I’m always looking out for a new pair of leggings!!!
I’m always on the lookout for a good pair of leggings! especially with the cold weather coming!
I could use new leggings for hot yoga and barre classes! Happy Halloween 🙂
I could definitely use some new leggings, mine are on their last legs!
I need a pair of leggings… Badly!
It all looks wonderful!
I’m always on the look out for great leggings!
New leggings for sure! If only it would cool down enough here in Texas to start wearing them with boots…SOON!
I would totally wear the teardrop sports bra or cami…those are SO cute!
I’d be most excited to win one of those super cute tank tops!