It’s Friday and I’m sitting here at my desk with my favorite furry coworker by my side. Sadie is fast sleep in her dog bed, making little barks and whimpers as her front paws twitch and “run.” Please tell me I’m not the only dog-crazy person out there who gets a kick out of watching their dog dream? Way too cute!
Aside from some unexpected smiles from a dreaming dog next to me this morning, I’m also smiling because the weekend is here! Woop! We have plans to take the boat out and go to a baby shower on Saturday and I’m really looking forward to it since I’ve never been to a couples baby shower before.
But now it’s time to dive into your usual Things I’m Loving Friday post where we all come together to chat about what we’re loving most each week. Let’s get to it!
Things I’m Loving Friday
With morning sickness surfacing again over the course of these past two weeks (this morning included – ugh), I’ve been turning to some of my first trimester pregnancy favorites to calm my stomach a bit. (I still swear by Preggie Pop Drops!) I also nabbed a small bag of this new-to-me kind of Gin Gins ginger chews at Fresh Market and really love the spicy apple flavor! They taste like a slightly spicy cup of apple cider and while I still think eating something more substantial is the best way for me to fight nausea, these ginger chews also seemed to help a bit which was a relief.
Please don’t judge me for liking this show, but I am finding it oddly entertaining! Since The Bachelorette is the only other show I’m watching right now, I was in the market for another one to look forward to each week. I had to miss out on a handful of evening walks with Ryan and Sadie over the past few weeks due to my back pain so I caught up with this show after dinner (thanks to online streaming) over the course of a few days. Anyone else watching this right now and finding it amusing, too!? I am now also kind of intrigued by the book and may have to add it to my summer reading list…
- Midweek Lake Time with Friends
After work and physical therapy on Wednesday, my friends Brittany and Caitlin came over with their adorable kids for some quality play time. (Love that picture of Sadie smelling the twig Brittany’s daughter held out for her!) It became quite clear after about 20 minutes in our house that Ryan and I have the most boring house ever for children, so thankfully a quick trip to a nearby beach saved the day and gave their kiddos a place to play and run around. Sadie hopped in the car and came along as well and we had a great time splashing around and catching up!
I own this tank in a variety of colors and initially bought it pre-pregnancy because it’s nice and long (perfect for my long torso) and also quite flattering. Well, I’ve been so, so happy to have a handful of these tanks during pregnancy because they’ve somehow managed to work as fabulous maternity tanks, too! I think the extra length makes them ideal for covering a growing bump and I’ve been wearing them like crazy. (This is actually the tank I was wearing in yesterday’s gym bump pic!) I just wanted to share this one for any women who might have a long torso or be newly pregnant and looking for tops that will grow with them as their bump gets bigger! Bonus: Colors that are about to go out of season pop up fairly frequently on lululemon’s “We Made Too Much” sale page! I now have my eye on the grapefruit color…
Edited to add: Apparently lululemon is having a HUGE warehouse sale right now! I just checked it out and they have tons of cute things for decent prices… We’re talking pullovers and tops for less than $30 and crops for less than $40!
A handful of you guys seemed intrigued by the dill sauerkraut I included in yesterday’s lunch, so I figured this picture might be a little more helpful! It’s made by Farmhouse Culture and is so delicious! I’ve seen this flavor along with a handful of others sold at Fresh Market and Whole Foods. If you’re a sauerkraut fan, definitely give it a try!
- Around the Web
100+ Best DIY Gifts (So creative!)
Athleta Semi-Annual Sale + Extra 20% Off (with Code EXTRA20)
Barry’s Boot Camp Outdoor Workout (Excited to work up to this post-baby!)
13 Booty Sculpting Moves That Aren’t Squats! (Lots of great exercises to break out of a “squats and lunges only” rut!)
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (Planning to browse this sale this weekend!)
- Friday Flashbacks
I thought it might be fun to start sharing a couple of forgotten “flashback” posts in my TILF posts each week, so here are two old PBF posts that feature a sweaty workout and a tasty recipe that might be of interest…
Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Protein Smoothie
- OGX Summertime Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Stephanie, the winner of the OGX summertime giveaway! Stephanie was emailed first thing this morning. Thanks so much to all who entered!
Hope you guys have a fantastic weekend!!!
Question of the Day
- Tell me about one thing that is making you smile this week!
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I love watching my pup dream too, its so stinkin’ cute! My sweet baby boy always makes me smile 🙂
I need to try that Kraut! I just haven’t gotten around to Whole Foods yet…I saw they have a jalepeno flavor that I want to try!
the ginger beet flavor sounds delicious to me!!
We love astronaut wives club too!! Oddly intriguing!
Are those highlights that I’m seeing on Sadie’s back leg?! It must be from the summer sun she’s getting 😉
Couple baby showers always sound like so much fun but I have yet to go to one. I hope you and Ryan have a great time!
I am loving that I will get to do some shopping with my sister after work today and the local fair is in town.
You are not alone, Julie! When Lando sleeps, I can’t help but smile every time his paws wiggle and let’s out the cutest “barks” and grumbles. If only I knew what gets him so excited in his sleep?!
Love that you posted the tank from yesterday. I have a feeling it will be showing up on my doorstep soon!
That’s so crazy about the Astronaut Wives show because I literally JUST watched it for the first time last night and was like, oooh what is this little gem!! 🙂 🙂 I need to start from the beginning now! This Friday, I’m loving the fact that I’ve reconnected with an old friend. We have been mainly inseparable for the past couple years, but the last few months seemed to have drifted apart… but, after life, work, etc.. we found time for each other and it makes me super happy! 🙂
Love that you and an old friend were able to get together again! That’s such a good feeling!
I’m so excited for some good weather, a weekend BBQ and a movie night/date night tonight!!
Which site do you stream that show off of?
ABC! And then we use Google Chromecast to broadcast it to our TV!
I’ve seen previews for the astronaut wives club, but haven’t seen it yet. I just started watching UnREAL, which is a fictional drama about the people who run shows like the bachelor and all the stuff they’re willing to do to make “good tv”. It’s so addicting!
My boyfriend is a ginger so a few Christmas’ ago my older brother, along with niece and nephew, filled a stocking with gin gin candies for him. It’s been a running joke ever since. We actually kind of love them and they help me when I don’t feel so well.
Is your torso extra long even when you’re not pregnant? I love that tank but not if it is long enough for me…
Yes!!! My torso has always been suuuuper long. I’m almost 5’8” and my doctor once told me that proportionally my torso is as long as someone who is 6 feet tall!
So what’s your inseam? Since you mention you have a long upper body I’m wondering how short are your legs? I am interested in the tank and also 5’7. I’m pear shaped and think we have the same body type prior to your pregnancy… I’m about 140 too, ridiculously short legs, and bottom heavy so it’s tough finding a tank that’s flattering and longer :/ would you recommend this post pregnancy too? Thanks!
You’re the second person to mention the Astronaut Wives Club, so maybe I need to give that one a try!
Good morning! I also love it when my girl dreams… especially when she barks in her sleep!! If we’re like this with our dogs, our kids sure are going to be loved!!! 🙂 Got a question for ya about the lululemon top- how do they fit? I’m thinking about ordering one online because we don’t have a store within easy driving distance from where I live. I’m usually a size M top. Have a great weekend!! 🙂
They’re rather form fitting but still somehow seem to be flattering! Here’s lululemon’s sizing guide: http://www.lululemon.com/education/sizes When in doubt, I always order a size up from them!
Thanks girly!! Have a great weekend, and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Ugh, so sorry your morning sickness is back
I just tried to watch that Astronauts Wives Club last night buty son is 2 and was awake haha. Thank God for On Demand.
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Lulu is having a huge sale right now I found the link on twitter, I am not sure if they have that tank but they have a ton of other great items! Have a great weekend! {Link for the sale—>>>} http://shop.lululemon.com/products/category/zocat-landingpage?hpicid=hp;hc1;USowcarousel;wk24;071515
I love the Astronaut Wives Club, too! I’m reading the book right now, and just know that compared to the show it seems like a very brief outline of events. Not sure if I would have felt differently if I wasn’t watching the show simultaneously, but I still find it entertaining. It was just little bit of a let down when I realized I wouldn’t be learning quite as much about the individual wives as I would have liked. Love that Rene though! 🙂
I have started watching Astronaut Wives also- I love it! If you like Bachelor-esque shows, you should check out “unreal” on lifetime. Its a scripted drama about a producer of one of those shows. They have it on demand, and i am sure online.
I’ve been watching Astronaut’s Wives Club with my parents. Then my mom went and watched all the episodes online, despite my dad and I waiting for her. I’m enjoying it. I love the clothes, and the houses, and cars, plus it has Yvonne Strahovski from “Chuck” (She plays Rene, the blonde who matches her clothes to her food). It’s also fun to listen to my parents reminisce about when all of this happened (they were under ten at the time).
I also have the cool racer back, but unfortunately it’s way too long on me. My torso is oddly short though, so I’m not surprised. I usually wear crop tops at regular shirts because they actually hit where normal shirts should! Hope you have a great weekend!
I love that show The Astronaut’s Wives Club! My fiancé’s therapist is actually Deke Slayton’s (the real astronaut) son! So when the show started it was interesting to see how they portray his dad Deke and his mom Margo, and him as their little boy back in the day. Even if the show is just a dramatic portrayal and not a complete accurate biography, it’s very entertaining to watch.
No way!! so crazy!!
I am definitely going to have to check out that lululemon top, it’s too cute! I have a fairly long torso for my size, so I’m always looking for longer tops that will stay where they’re supposed to! 🙂
Astronaut Wives is one of my Friday favorites today too! If you like the Bachelor and are looking for another show to watch I highly recommend UnReal on Lifetime. It’s a behind the scenes scripted show of what life is like on those shows, from a producer who worked on the Bachelor for 9 years!
My cousin told me to watch that show a while ago and I forgot all about it! I’ll look into it!
I’ve been watching Astronaut wives too and I love it!
I love watching the Astronaut Wive’s Club! It is a great mix of drama and history for me! I am hoping they continue the show past its first season!
What! the sauerkraut sounds awesome!!! love that… love that top too! Such a cute color!
All the commercials for Astronaut’s Wives Club during The Bachelorette have made me so curious about the show! Per usual, I haven’t actually watched any of it (story of my life when I see commercials for other shows that sound interesting haha), but it looks really interesting.
I LOVE Astronaut Wives Club!! I was a tour guide at Space Center Houston in high school and love hearing about the wives behind the famous men. The book was great – I find myself flipping back to the descriptions of the women while watching the show so I can keep everyone straight.
Have a great weekend, Julie!
The biggest thing making me smile this week is that I leave on vacation in about 3 hours! No more 110 degree Phoenix days, no more work, just 3 days of playing with my family and our best friends 🙂
That smoothie looks delicious!
I absolutely LOVE the cool racerback tanks from lulu. I have it in about 9 different colors and check the website periodically for new releases. It has been a lifesaver during pregnancy. Like you, I am tall and have a long torso, so the length of the tank has been perfect for pregnancy. I can actually wear it without it turning into a belly shirt. haha. Whenever my husband and I go to the Lululemon Outlet I try and stock up on them! Plus, they are one of lulu’s more “affordable” items. 🙂
Enjoy your weekend and the couples baby shower.
Totally laughed about having the most boring house for toddlers ever. When our daughter was like 6 months, we had friends over who had 2 older toddler girls. They were not impressed. Also, they wanted snacks before dinner and I was like ummm we have some trail mix?? Haha fail! Now with an 18 month old, we would be ready with toddler snacks and some more appealing toys!
I’m so addicted to a show I started watching on a flight home from London England. It’s called “Jane the Virgin” and I love it! Funny, emotional and keeps me coming back for more every night!
I have got to check out astronaut wives- I’ve heard so many good things!
I’ll have to check out those Lululemon tanks! I have a long torso too, so long tanks are crucial, particularly when pregnant. I also love the Fabletics Oula Tank for the same reason. It’s simple, comes in a variety of colors, and is extra long so it’s great for pregnancy. It’s grown with my bump wonderfully! It was a favorite before pregnancy too.
Enjoy your weekend! The couples baby shower sounds fun. My mom and MIL threw a couples baby shower for my husband and I when I was pregnant with Hunter, and we had a great time with all our friends and family. 🙂
Loving Astronaut Wive’s Club too! I need to catch up on the one from last night. Glad to know I am not the only one watching it, I think my husband might be getting into it a little bit too. :c)
Thanks for sharing that Athleta link – I had been thinking of getting some new tights for Pure Barre and I just snapped some up for a great price! So now I am loving that this Friday, along with the fact that the husband and I are headed to a wedding this weekend. 🙂
Oh my God, we have the most boring house for kids, too. Now that I have a baby, I thought it’d be fine to host a get together where my friends brought their kids. Within five minutes I was sweating and saying things like, “Do you want to play with this….remote?”
I LOVE the Astronaut Wives Club. I realize it’s a tv drama, so I’m taking it with a grain of salt, but I love the history of that time period. I was just at NASA last week and it was so fun seeing all the gys from the show!
That Kraut! Omg! I must find!
This week I’ve been obsessed with Keeping up with the Kardashians! I don’t know why I just started watching… but it’s so good. I keep finding it on reruns ALL DAY LONG… glorious 🙂
I loved to watch our dog dream! So cute! I always wondered if he was chasing something or if something was chasing him!
I hope you have a wonderful couples shower! So fun!
I definitely never buy Lululemon because I feel like I can’t afford it, but those prices are actually not bad! Might finally treat myself. 🙂 Thanks for the head’s up! Oh, and how friggin’ cute are Sadie and Katilyn?!
A W C is great & the fact that it is based on true “stuff” makes it even cooler! Another fun show is Mistresses which is on right after A W C on ABC! This is the third season and it is very addicting as well!
ohhhh i’ve never even heard of astronauts wives! i’d probably get into it too, i love most tv shows (except “reality TV”…i can’t do it). also those gin gins look delicious and good info to store away if and when i become pregnant!
this week i am all about the nectarines! i can’t get enough…but i’m limiting them to one day until i run out tomorrow (the horror)
That racer back tank from lululemon is the best tank I own. Love that style. I never knew they had that page for colors going out of season. Thank you so much for sharing! Definitely going to see if I can get some more on sale.
OMG I’m going to have to check my local Whole Foods this weekend to see if they carry that sauerkraut here in Southern California! My fiancee always jokes that I have the taste of a pregnant woman, even though we have no plans of ever having kids. 🙂
Love, love, love the Astronauts Wives Club! I still need to read the book too. I want all those vintage outfits the wives’ wear…..so beautiful and fun colors!
So glad I’m not the only one watching “astronauts wives club”! Though am I the only one that got weirdly emotional when Kennedy was assassinated in the show last night? Haha!
I am loving Astronaut Wives Club! It’s such a total guilty pleasure.
I have the same Lulu tank in black and wear it allllll the time! There is not one color I don’t like…gotta stay awayyyy! 😉
Hope you have a great weekend!!
Who are you rooting for on The Bachelor? It’s been such an interesting season, and I am curious to see how the next two weeks will go. Also, do you watch Bachelor in Paradise? I have never before, but now I am curious and will need something to fill the hole that this season finale will inevitably leave me with.