I am SO happy today is Friday!!! Why? Because the minute this blog post is published, I’m off to the airport for a weekend in Florida with some of my very best friends from college!
Our friend Leah’s baby shower is on Saturday and we’re all heading to Sarasota to celebrate and spend some quality time with the mama-to-be. I can’t wait to see some of my favorite people in the whole world!
But first, let’s dive right into your usual Things I’m Loving Friday post where we all chat about what we’re loving most every week! Below you will find a list of things that are making me smile and, as always, I’d love to hear all about what you’re loving in the comments section of this post.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- This Workout
When the alarm went off this morning, I was determined to move my body and sweat a little since I’m traveling today and know I’ll be spending most of the day sitting. I completed this old weekend circuit workout I posted on the blog back in 2012 and loved the way it combined cardio and some quick strength training exercises. Fast and efficient!
- A “Receipt Holder” Mini Binder
I picked up this little folder from the $1 section at Target and started using it to store my receipts related to blog/business expenses. I love having a more organized system and think the little binder is rather cute, too. Win, win!
- Your Comments On Yesterday Morning’s Blog Post
(Above comment from the wonderful Lindsey)
If you want to smile, check out the comments section of yesterday’s post for some feel-good vibes! I don’t know why, but reading all of your comments yesterday made me so darn happy. (And I think it’s amazing that so many of us apparently share an intense love for new socks. Ha!)
- Fleece Sweatpants (… and Homeland, of course)
Oh heaven! I don’t know what it is about slipping into a pair of cozy fleece sweatpants at the end of a long day, but I feel like the moment I put them on, my whole body relaxes. They’re just so darn cozy! I’ve been loving a pair of Reebok fleece sweatpants I bought back in the spring and though I cannot find the exact pair online any more, these are similar. (Love the coral color!) I also think these skinny sweatpants from Old Navy are too cute!!
- Self Magazine Shout Out
I was so, so excited to see this little feature in SELF Magazine this month! Thank you very much to the magazine for including me and to a bunch of you for emailing me to let me know about the shout out as well. You guys are the best!
- Marzetti Light Caesar Dressing
I bought this Marzetti dressing on a whim last week and am so pleased with it! It’s a lighter version of your basic Caesar dressing but it’s made with yogurt and doesn’t contain any artificial flavors, ingredients, etc. It’s delicious!
- Around the Web…
50 Pre- and Post-Workout Snack Ideas
How To Create An At Home Pilates Workout
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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Congratulations Julie for the shot out in Self magazine! Very cool and the picture looks GREAT!
i am definitely trying that salad dressing, I have been looking for one that isn’t too high in fat and I love that it’s made with yogurt!!
Have a fun girls weekend 🙂
Tonight is date night and we’re going to a comedy show that’s a bit like the tv show ‘whose line is it anyways’. And Sunday is the superbowl!!!!
I LOVE that today is your 70th Things I’m Loving Friday because today is my mom’s 70th Birthday! It’s a sign for a great day!!!!! So today (& every day) I am loving my mom! She’s so awesome 🙂
In addition, let’s all love on some cake! Cake is wonderful, and I think the world of PB Fingers should ALL eat cake today 🙂
Congrats on the shout out in Self Magazine! It’s a great picture of you too. My boyfriend and I went to Hubbard Street Dance Group last night since they are touring in Austin. That was the highight of the week!
I’m a massive fan of jumping into my pyjama trousers as soon as I get home from work. If it’s chilly I’ll also wrap myself up in my dressing gown as well. I instantly feel more relaxed!
I’m loving yoga and at home workouts.
i just bought the same exact “mini binder” at Target! It does work great for receipts.
ok i need to get that recipe holder thing to hold my receipts – i’m the worst with those!
How do you find clothing that matches items you own? I was talking to a coworker about the items I got in my Stitch Fix and finding similar items, but I have no idea how to go about doing that, especially if the item I got in my fix doesn’t fit right and I want to try the size up or down… Suggestions or search tips?
You’re going to have so much fun with your gfs this weekend – seeing the picture of you all together made me miss mine back home so much. I am going to demand a group Skype date this weekend!! I also love the receipt holder idea, mine are a mess, why are the simplest ideas always so life changing? =)
Congrats on the mag feature!!!
xx Jill
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Your in SELF!!! Wow, that is really awesome!!
I’m currently loving this midwest only cult phenom called a Racine Cringle with my coffee as I read this post 🙂
I’m loving my new ‘experiment’ egg white, quinoa, and veggie bowls for breakfasts! Lots of protein and the veggies add a kick of sweetness. Have fun in sunny Florida and congrats on the shout out in SELF Magazine!
If you haven’t already, you MUST try OPA caeser dressing and the feta dill! They are both made with Greek yogurt and are literally the best dressings I have ever had. I have been obsessed for months and I haven’t gotten even a little sick of either 🙂
Woohoo for the shout-out! That is big time awesome!
Congrats on the magazine feature!! And have so much fun with your girlfriends! Happy Friday!
Ooooo, I neeeeeed that binder thingy! My blog receipts are always scattered EVERYWHERE…I’m sure I’ve lost tons along the way… Have fun traveling, my friend and congrats on the SELF feature! xoxo
Congrats on the feature in self magazine!!
Congratulations on the magazine shout out! I am really loving leggings, even though I know they get a lot of hate when you wear them as pants 🙂
I have been wanting to watch Homeland since it was filmed here in Charlotte! I wish it was on Netflix. 🙂 Congrats on the mention in Self – you look absolutely gorgeous in that photo!
I’ve been waiting for the Things I’m Loving post all week! I have the most amazing cookbook to share with you! It’s called Thug Kitchen and you must pick one up immediately! It’s been making me laugh and smile all week. I can’t even begin to describe the hilarity that you will find inside so I’ll leave it as a little surprise for you to discover! Here is the website link! http://www.thugkitchen.com/
congrats on the self shout out!
I’m loving that it’s Friday, we finally have some cool weather (in the 70’s) and a friends in town with a bachelorette party so ‘have to’ meet them at sr frogs for happy hour later! 😉
I am loving the fact that I have a tight knit family & amazing friends who pull together in an instant. My bro in law is in ICU & it warms my heart to see the ones you love the most supporting each other during times of need.
Cozy sweatpants sure are the best! Also, did you watch Homeland on Netflix? Or Amazon Prime? Or did you buy the seasons? We were hoping to watch it the other night but couldn’t find it on Netflix. I was so bummed!
Congrats on your feature in Self Magazine! You look beautiful in that head shot!
I love the cute little binder! It looks like it’d be perfect for organizing coupons, too 🙂
Congrats on the SElF feature! That’s so funny that they don’t tell you that they’re featuring you in advance, but how awesome!
Gonna need those sweatpants ASAP.
That receipts binder is EVERYTHING! Actually may copy you on that and get myself one 🙂
I know this sounds weird, but I really am loving my job this week! it’s just been a good, productive week, and everyone at the office has been in a great mood! It’s the little things 🙂 Have fun in FL with your gal pals, friend!
that’s a wonderful feeling!! 🙂
I have the same binder for receipt organization! (Well, mine is yellow, but it’s still from the $1 section at Target). I started using it a couple years ago and MAN has it been a game changer for keeping me organized. I used to put everything all in one folder and that was not an effective system at all.
Thanks for the share, Julie! And thanks for organizing that post in the first place. It’s so nice to stop and think about all of the remarkable things.
By the way, here’s one more for everyone: I am struggling with a cold, and last night, my husband brought home Kleenex with Vicks Vapor Rub IN them. They are like little puffs of heaven 🙂
Loving this workout you posted! Can’t wait to try.
This weekend I’m psyched to visit my parents, watch the Super Bowl on the couch with my cat, and eat some good food 🙂
Can’t wait for my own girls weekend in March!! 🙂
And this week, I’m loving how productive I’ve been! I work as the Assistant Director of my college’s brand new health & wellness center and we had an awesome week! We officially opened in October and already up to 300 community memberships (not including our students and staff!). It’s fun bringing health & wellness opportunities to my community! 🙂
Thanks for the Snickers shout out!
Congrats on the fun spotlight — I’ll have to look in my new Self mag! P.S. i missed that post from yesterday and now I’m excited to check it out… it’s wonderful to enjoy and uphold the little things, in my opinion!
I’m loving that I braved the snow and PRed on Bench press on the gym. I can’t believe I broke 100 and lifted 105! I love that I’m very close to a new job offer with a promotion and raise! I also love that it’s Friday and I have a fun weekend planned of Chowder Fest and Super Bowl! TGIF!
so awesome!!!
Have fun in Florida!! I am going to start Homeland after I finish Parenthood. You speak so highly of it and I have heard great things – I gotta watch it!
so cool about your Self magazine shout out! hope you have an awesome weekend in Florida!!! Jealous that you’ll have warm weather!! 🙂
On Tuesday I was published on The Huffington Post! I am SUPER excited about it and looking forward to posting more things. Congrats on your appearance in SELF!!
huffington post!? that’s amazing!! congrats!
I’m loving my supportive friends, family, co-workers, and boyfriend as I’ve been anti-social and kind of freaking out about my upcoming GRE exam in just a week! Counting down the days until it’s over!
Toasted sandwiches on English muffins, egg, tuna melt… tons of possibilities for a nice balanced lunch 🙂 I’m also loving doing yoga regularly again, it helps me so much to recover from all my workouts!
I bought that same “receipt” holder last week on a whim! 😀 Congrats on the magazine spotlight!
Congrats on the SELF magazine shout out! That’s awesome! Looking forward to getting my issue!
That’s so exciting- congrats on being in Self!
Have fun in FL! We were just in Sarasota last weekend. Love it there x 1 million. I’m in Homeland withdrawal right now. I need another season stat!!
I hope that you have an awesome weekend with your girlfriends and CONGRATS on Self Magazine!! That is so awesome 🙂
That workout looks great. I am sitting on the couch trying to figure out what to do and I think that is the perfect workout.
Congrats on your self mag feature?
awesome about the Self shot! congrats. something i’m loving this week…hmmm…staying at this amazinggggg apt my friend is dog sitting all weekend that just totally blows away anything i’ve ever seen in NYC!
You are in SELF! That’s SO exciting! Congratulations 🙂
I love weekend getaways with friends. I don’t get to do it too often but when I do it’s always a blast. Have fun! 🙂
Congrats on the shout out! Also, have a great weekend with your friends! http://www.eatallovertheworld.com
I want those bottoms! Ultimate comfort! Enjoy the weekend fun!