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 am always looking for a new workout tank! Especially cute ones!
OO OO the leggings!! or capris!! that lunch looks and sounds incredible!
With the colder weather approaching, I could definitely use a new pair of capris!
I’ve been looking for a pair of leggings for the colder months! Such cute stuff.
Obsessing over the teardrop cami in red!
I love how cute their sports bra and tank tops are! But I definitely need new leggings for winter running!
Definitely need a new sports bra since I just had a baby! 🙂
I would be super pumped about a new pair of leggings! That TBack cami is also fabulous.
I’m in desperate need of some new tights so this is perfect timing!
I’m starting to train for my very first marathon and I could definitely use some new leggings/warm wear for long winter runs!!
the tanks are adorable!
The teardrop cami is adorable! I wouldn’t even know what color to get because I love them all.
I would love one of the cute camis! I generally work out in tshirts and would love to own something that looks a bit nicer.
Such cute workout clothes! I especially love the camis with the unique back details!
Oh I really need a good quality pair of leggings!
I would love a pair of their leggings. I can never have too many pairs!
I would love one of the tank tops!
I would love a new sports bra! I started trainging for my first competition a few weeks ago and – maybe this is just me – ther is nothing like having a cute new piece of workout to motivate me to stay strong and committed to my fitness goals! 🙂
Love how you paired the cuts of the tank and sports bra. Super cute!
Definitely the leggings!!!
Happy anniversary! Love the T-back cut on the tanks.
I would really like a new pair of leggings. Montiel has some really cute things!
I really need a nice pair of leggings!
Obsessed with the twist tank!
Love the twist tank! Ps – I also feel your pain with moving the Keurig out from under the cabinets every time I need to use it!
I could definitely use a new CUTE sports bar to wear to yoga and barre!
I would love to try the sports bra!
I haven’t yet jumped on the “cute sports bra” train but would love to have a fun cut and color like the ones you showed above! Truly would be thrilled to win any of those pieces!
Need some good leggings! the twist top is super cute for summer work outs too
I would love to try out a new sports bra!
That twist tank is SO cute but I’m in desperate need of a new tank top!
i’d love a new bra!
I love the look of the twist tank, especially with a pop of bright color underneath! As a side note, my husband picked up those ‘Mrs. Thinsters’ cookies (he found a $2 coupon!) the other day and they are SO good!
I could really use a quality workout tank!
Love to have a new bright workout tank!
What a great giveaway, I am need of some leggings now that it’s getting cooler so I’d be most excited about that. Love their twist tanks. Have a good weekend!
Oooh I have been on the hunt for a pair of leggings to wear when I want to run outside as the temperature drops. Also, I now exactly what you mean about the Keurig – such a pain having to pull it out! I’ll definitely be buying one of those roller trays! Thanks for the heads up!
Those tops are adorable! But I would probably have to go for the leggings!
I’d love one of those adorable sports bras, or a new pair of leggings for cooler running season!!
I am always looking for a new tank that figures out a way to look ‘different’.
I would love a new pair of leggings! I don’t have any right now :/
I’m a big fan of that twist tank!!
Always on the lookout for tanks for hot yoga – their designs are so cute!
I could definitely use all the leggings I can get my hands on for winter running!
I saw the photo of your bouquet on IG yesterday, and I couldn’t get over how thoughtful of a gift it was! Good job Ryan!
I’ve never heard of Montiel, but I’m LOVING the looks of it! Super cute stuff. I’d probably go for the Teaser Tank in either watermelon or bright blue. I love the fitted look of it and the colors are so pretty.
I need a sport bra but that twist tank is too cute! Sometimes “want” beats “need”. lol!
I’m in need of some more capri’s!! Of course I’m always drawn in by the tops and theirs are super cute!
Leggings for some good fall running!
Twist tank in black
I would love a new pair of leggings!!
I need new everything! Most especially a good sports bra. Why are they sooo expensive?!