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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New sports bra for sure! I’m so excited about everything though 🙂
Those workout clothes are so cute! I love the tank you are wearing, it would be great for cross training and weight days!
I would love a new pair of leggings 🙂
I am always on the lookout for more capris or leggings! Especially when “winter is coming!”
The leggings sound great! My only pair are ripping along the seams, and as a broke college student I won’t be replacing them any time soon!
I would love a new pair of workout leggings!! The good ones are always so hard to find!
I am all about the Lea Leggings!! Def could use some gear for this cold New England weather!
I would love a new pair of leggings. Mine kept falling while doing burpees this morning…
I need a new pair of leggings, since the weather is cooler my capri’s need to be replaced.
I’m always looking for new leggings to try out! For working out and just hanging out around the house.
The TBack Cami is adorable and I’d love to rock it in spinning!
Happy Friday!
I could definitely use a GOOD pair of leggings! 🙂
I would love a new pair of leggings! Thank you 🙂
I love the look of those tank tops! I would love to try one.
I would really love a new sports bra. You can never have too many!!!
I need some great new tanks for Pure Barre, which opens in STL so soon!
I love the backs on all of their tanks! Especially the twist tank and the teardrop cami.
The twist tank is so cute!
I totally love the back of that sports bra! Plus, I could certainly use a new one!
As a small chested woman I’d love a cute sports bra!
Love the tank top look!
I desperately need another pair of leggings for this winter season! I start training for my second marathon soon and this could be perfect timing:)
I Love the twisted tank! It looks so loose and comfortable!
Could definitely use a new work out tank top!
I could always use more leggings…I wear them all the time
You can never have enough leggings! I would love a new pair of leggings! Thanks 🙂
I love the twist tank – so cute!
I would love another pair of capris for spin class.
i am dying for some new leggings!
I’d love to win a pair of their running leggings & a good sports bra!
I would love some new workout tanks! Those t-back ones are super cute, love love!
The T-Tank looks perfect for the piyo classes I am attending! LOVE that it has removable padding since its always a little chilly in the room before I get warmed up!
I would love to win any of those things, especially that adorable tank top!!!! they would be really great for motivating me to run more 🙂
new workout leggings/capris. after having spine surgery, all my running tights with zipper pockets aggrevate my scar.
Now that it is getting colder, I could use a pair of leggings to stay warm on those colder morning runs!
I would love new workout leggings!!! Especially black ones 🙂 Happy Halloween!!
I love straps on the sports bra! The twisted back tank with the pink is super cute! Love the look.
Those tops are too cute, but I’m definitely most in need of a pair of leggings. I’d love to win any of those things though!
i like all the pieces you showcased, but i think my fav is the twist tank!
I would love a new sports bra – I’ve worn through most of mine!
I’m loving the look of all this! I especially like the t back cami!
I love the T back cami but fear that it would make my swimmer lats look even bigger than they are. I’d be mistaken for The Hulk.
Such cute stuff! It’s getting colder where I am, so I would love a new pair of leggings for those chilly runs!
Love the teaser tank and teardrop sports bra! The leggings look really nice too!
I could DEFINITELY use a new pair of capris. I own exactly one pair right now, and it’s be nice to not have to wear the same thing over and over and over again.
Another pair of leggings would be great for running and I love the detail on the sports bra!
I’d love a new pair of leggings and am adoring the style of the tank you’re wearing!
I love the tear drop cami
I’m very small chested and would LOVE one of these sports bras – but I always want and need new athletic gear of all kinds! Can never have enough leggings. Great giveaway, I love the look of this stuff!
I always love a new sports bra but I’m in desperate need of a new workout top