Happy, happy Friday, my friends! I hope you’re feeling extra chipper today and ready for a fun weekend ahead.
Ryan and I have a fairly open agenda which is absolutely perfect. Is it bad that all I really want to do tonight is sit on the couch, order pizza and watch an embarrassing number of episodes of Homeland? I fear that show is going to make me anti-social… I’m addicted!
Before our Homeland marathon tonight, we must get through the final work day of the week. I’m off to the gym to work for most of the day and teach PiYo for the second time. Last week’s class went well and I was definitely relieved to get the first class under my belt! I spent some more time this week brushing up on the choreography and hope today’s class goes even better.
And now here is your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday post where we all chat about what we’re loving most every week. Please feel free to participate in the comments section of this post! Have a great weekend, everyone!!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes Body Butter
I bought this last weekend when Ryan and I went to the mall after brunch on Sunday. Bath & Body Works was in the middle of a HUGE sale and I picked up a tub of this fantastic smelling body butter for $7 and have been using it every day since. My skin cannot get enough moisture these days, so this body butter is saving me!
I received this perfume as a stocking stuffer on Christmas and fell in love with the bright fruity/floral scent. The size is perfect for throwing in my purse for when I might need an on-the-go refresher!
This stuff is salty, creamy and so, so delicious. I received a jar from my blogging buddy Tina and totally understand her love for this peanut butter. I cannot really pinpoint what it is about Teddie peanut butter that makes it taste better than most all-natural peanut butters I’ve tried out there, but I am a huge fan and cannot seem keep my spoon (okay, my finger) out of the jar! Bonus: The only two ingredients are roasted peanuts and salt. No sugar or freaky ingredients to be found!
- Around The Web…
Health Benefits of Bone Broth – Dying to try this…
Vogue’s 73 Questions Series – So darn entertaining.
Cheapest Winter Produce to Buy Now
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches – Gina’s blog never fails to make my mouth water. This recipe is on my “must make” list for next week!
Cat Alarm Clocks are the Best Alarm Clocks (Adorable!) + Dog Alarm Clocks are the Best Alarm Clocks (Story of my life.)
Ryan got me hooked on sleeping with a small oscillating fan on for some ambient noise a few years ago. Now I, too, love a little white noise when I’m trying to sleep and ever since our space fan broke we’ve been using the Relax Melodies app at night (urban rain + oscillating fan = winning combination) and love it. We also use it when we travel, which I highly recommend if you’re used to sleeping with an oscillating fan at home. The app is great for drowning out street noise and definitely helps me zone out.
- Beanie + Sweater Info
I just wanted to quickly highlight where my oversized sweater and beanie are from after a bunch of questions from you guys on Monday! The sweater is from Stitch Fix (the brand is Ellison) and the beanie can be found here on Amazon for $13! I couldn’t find the exact sweater online, but here are some similar oversized pullover striped sweater options (all under $40): Super Stripe Tunic Top, Striped Boyfriend Sweater, Horizontal-Stripe Sweater… And this option is my favorite (in white), but it’s pricier: Oversize Stripe Tunic
- Boxed Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to McKenzie P., the winner of the Boxed giveaway! McKenzie was emailed first thing this morning. Thanks to all who entered!
Question of the Day
- Tell me about something you’re loving this week!
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Congrats on getting the first few PiYo classes under your belt. I’m dying to try the class, but unfortunately there are none offered near me, and I just can’t justify shelling out the cash for the DVDs right now. Looking forward to hearing more about it from you! Enjoy your obligation-free weekend…some of the best in my opinion. By the way, Friday nights spent in sweats, on the couch, watching some quality entertainment are my fave!
Not embarrassing at all! Had I not had to work I would have definitely sat my bum on the sofa for the night!
Happy Friday, Julie! Right now I have some pumpkin bread in the oven which is making my house smell amazing! I love afternoon baking! Tonight my fam is going out to dinner to celebrate my brother’s last day in town before heading back to school tomorrow morning. I’m loving soaking up time with my family! 🙂
Also, I have a FREE ebook available on Amazon through Jan. 10th! Details here: http://daybydaymasterpiece.com/2015/01/09/fabulous-friday-44/
This week I am loving my Lush Dream Steam toner tabs and Oatifix face mask! It’s been a winning combination to deal with my dry winter skin!
This week I’m loving my new Michael Kors leopard print ballet flats. I’d been dying to get a pair for months and I finally found the perfect ones!
I completely understand — I went through a serious Homeland addiction last year!
A friday night with takeout, my boyfriend and a Homeland marathon sounds just about perfect to me. 😉
Always, Anita
I love the body butters from Bath & Body Works! They’re thick but not greasy, and smell amazing. It’s been my cold-weather go-to for several years. My favorite is Twilight Woods, but all of them are great!
I order bone broth from theflavorchef.com. He’s located in San Diego. I drink it and cook with it!
Anyone who has seen Homeland will understand if you’re anti-social for a while!
I love the link with the non-resolutions.
Teddie is the only PB I buy as well! Love it!! I’m also loving the serial podcast, only 2 more episodes to go!
Teddie is my all time favorite peanut butter and it’s pretty affordable compared to most PB’s.
I love that beanie! I have been on the search for something similar.
YES TO TEDDY PEANUT BUTTER! 🙂
Don’t worry you just described our New Year’s Eve to a tee. Who can think of leaving the house when you have two more episodes of homeland to watch?!? You have to listen to Serial for your next obsession.
I become a hermit and TV show addict during the winter, I love to cuddle and stay warm so nothing wrong with that! Have a great week xo C
Comfy sweaters are the best to wear this time of year! Let’s see something that I’m loving this week? That is was a short week! I’m a school teacher so our first day of class was on Wednesday, but somehow am just as tired this weekend as if I had a full week!
All Andrew and I did last night was watch Blue Bloods…so I totally understand your need to watch TV on a Friday night haha. Have a great weekend 🙂
I’m loving Trader Joe’s coconut body butter. It smells wonderful and is so thick and creamy, really helps out my dry skin this time of year.
This week, I’m loving the excitement that comes with planning a weekend getaway. I’m surprising my husband with a weekend in Montreal next weekend. It will be our first time in Canada and our first experience at an Airbnb rental property. I found a beautiful loft-like apartment that is way cheaper than a hotel in Old Montreal!