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Things I’m Loving Friday XXVIII

April 11, 2014 by Julie 111 Comments

It’s Friday and the only thing on my mind today is my girls’ weekend in Sarasota!

The fun kicks off around 10 p.m. tonight when I pick up my friends in Tampa and I can’t wait! It’s safe to say that the anticipation of seeing my girlfriends is the thing I’m loving most this Friday, but here are a few other highlights…

Things I’m Loving Friday

  • Sally Hansen Manicure Corrector Pen

Sally Hansen Manicure Pen

Why have I never used a pen like this before!? After painting my nails last night, I used this pen to remove the excess polish that inevitably ended up on my finger rather than on my nail. It was precise and effective and I wish I would’ve discovered this years ago.

  • SeamusObrien + BiddytheHedgeHog Instagram Accounts

Biddy the Hedgehog

I don’t know how I stumbled upon SeamusObrien’s Instagram account, but the pictures featured on this account are incredible. Such gorgeous photography, creative angles and many adorable animal pictures! SeamusObrien’s account linked to the BiddytheHedgehog account one day which is also worth mentioning because it is so ridiculously cute. Check out this video and try not to smile!

  • Evening Ice Cream

Graeter's Mint Chocolate Chip

Publix Birthday Cake Ice Cream

Truth be told, Ryan and I try not to keep ice cream in the house very often because neither of us have an “off” switch when it comes to eating the sweet and creamy dessert. Well, earlier this week we were in charge of bringing dessert to game night at a friend’s house and ended up leaving with some leftover ice cream. Every night since, Ryan and I have sat down to a bowl of ice cream after dinner. Two flavors we’ve been loving lately: Publix’s It’s Your Birthday Cake and Graeter’s Mint Chocolate Chip. (<—Lots of thick, huge chocolate chips in that one!)

  • Your Book Recommendations

Me Before You Jojo

I finished reading After Her last night and thanks to your book recommendations on my Wednesday morning post, I have a short list of books to pick up at the library this afternoon! Books on my radar: Me Before You, Dark Places, The Bride Will Keep Her Name and Sharp Objects 

  • T-Strap Sandals

Anthropologie Sandals

A couple of weeks ago I fell in love with these sandals from Anthropologie, but I felt like there must be a cheaper version out there somewhere. I pictured them with cuffed skinny jeans and a casual white v-neck tee or a flowy white top and thought they’d be an adorable summer staple. Thanks to my friend Merri who told me to search for “t-strap sandals” online (I didn’t know what to call them!), I found these sandals from American Eagle for a more reasonable $30. They’re now on my birthday wish list!

Past Things I’m Loving Friday Posts

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  • February 28
  • February 21
  • February 14
  • February 7
  • January 31
  • January 24
  • January 17
  • January 10
  • January 3
  • December 26
  • December 20
  • November 29
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  • November 8
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  • October 25
  • October 11
  • September 13
  • September 6
  • August 30
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    My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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    Comments

    1. Jen @ impossible jen says

      April 11, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      darcy the hedgehog is one of my favs on instagram

      Reply
      • christina says

        April 12, 2014 at 7:54 am

        The corrector pen is such an Aha! Moment find! Love it!

        Reply
    2. Kelly R says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Me Before You was fantastic! Couldn’t put it down. I’m usually not into romance (and it only runs the line of kind of romance) but SO GOOD!

      Reply
    3. Jennie McKeon says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      A bright bite did a great post on Me Before You: abrightbite.com

      I wasn’t into it, but at least it’s set in England!

      Reply
    4. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Love those sandals! I am looking for new sandals to wear for my husband’s graduation from medical school in a couple months – these may be just the thing!

      Reply
    5. Joy says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      That manicure correcting pen is a true game changer! I just got mine about a month ago and don’t know how I’ve ever done my nails without it 🙂

      Reply
    6. Elisabeth says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Julie!! Me before You is our Bookclub book this month. It’s an amazing read.
      Speaking of which, you haven’t hosted your monthly bookclub in a long time!!! Maybe bring it back? I always love the group discussion and getting a great, new book to read.

      Reply
    7. Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      I LOVE that manicure pen. It is such a great tool!
      My husband and I are the same way with ice cream! We rarely buy it for the house, usually only randomly when we’re out and about so it’s a single serving that doesn’t come home. But if you like ice cream, you should check out Talenti gelato. That’s really good!

      Reply
    8. Becky@TheSavedRunner says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      Ice cream and froyo are my weakness too! I don’t have a big sweet tooth, but I love me some ice cream! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Ellie@Fit for the soul says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Awwww that lil guy is like, the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen! Well, next to my little Selah, hehe. And it’s good to know AE has some good items! I haven’t been there since high school so I had no idea.

      Reply
    10. Teresa says

      April 11, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      I finally tried out your no bake granola bars and they came out delicious! Made them with pumpkin seeds, pecans, and golden raisins and sprinkled cinnamon on top. Im having a hard time sticking to one piece!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        April 11, 2014 at 4:11 pm

        So happy to hear this!!

        Reply
    11. Bethany says

      April 11, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      I am reading Me Before You right now.. After her is next on my list! This one is good so far!

      Reply
    12. Christine says

      April 11, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      I forgot about AE sandals…I went to their page and they have a ton of cute sandals! I feel a shopping trip coming on! Thank you for the inspiration!

      Reply
    13. Erin says

      April 11, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      I LOVE Graeter’s!! I’m from Louisville, KY so we have shops here (which can be dangerous!). I think they have the best ice cream because of the thick chocolate chips!

      Reply
    14. Sky @ The Blonde In Black says

      April 11, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      Hedgehogs are adorable! I would never want one, but they sure are cute to look at! Oooh birthday cake ice cream sounds really sweet and delicious!

      Reply
    15. Shel@PeachyPalate says

      April 11, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Very cute sandals! I NEED one of those pens!!! I never have the patience when it comes to painting my nails! Loving meat this week…beef and chicken! First time I’ve had meat in 12 years!!! No going back now!

      Reply
    16. Emina says

      April 11, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Try Zara for those kind of sandals

      Reply
      • Julie says

        April 11, 2014 at 4:12 pm

        Thanks for the tip!

        Reply
    17. Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says

      April 11, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      I’ve never seen a manicure corrector pen before — what a fantastic idea!

      Happy Friday — have a great time with your girlfriends! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Nancy says

      April 11, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      As much as I found Boris (our old Hedgehog… R.I.P!) to be annoying and really scary to me (he “blew up” and huffed at me… it sounded like a helicopter). I can’t help but miss the lil’ grump..

      Reply
    19. Kim@hungryhealthygirl says

      April 11, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      I haven’t read the bride book you mentioned, but all of the other ones are great choices!

      Reply
    20. Dallas says

      April 11, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Me Before You is such an amazing book!! I actually blogged about it today in my “things I’m loving Friday” post: http://daybydaymasterpiece.com/2014/04/11/fabulous-friday-18/

      Reply
    21. Amanda B. says

      April 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      I spy Graeter’s ice cream! That is a staple of my childhood – grew up right outside of Cincinnati where that was founded. If you haven’t already, you must try the Black Raspberry Chip and/or Coconut Chip – insanely delicious!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        April 11, 2014 at 10:10 pm

        Sounds delicious!

        Reply
        • Ashley says

          April 12, 2014 at 7:51 am

          Even better-Graeter’s has THE best peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream you can imagine. I can’t sit the carton down when I get some. You’ve been warned!

          Reply
    22. Karen says

      April 11, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      I’m from Cincinnati–home of Grater’s–and their chocolate chips mean business! so good!

      Reply
    23. Heather @ PrettyHealthyMostoftheTime says

      April 11, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      I’m going to have to go out and get birthday cake ice cream now! The colors won me over 🙂

      Reply
    24. Jennifer H says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Graeters is so delicious it’s dangerous! By far, THE best ice cream EVER!. Black Rapsberry chip is my all-time fave!

      Reply
    25. Kristin Thomas says

      April 11, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Me Before You has to be one of my top ten favorite books! Didn’t want it to end just wanted to keep on reading… enjoy!

      Reply
    26. Anne @strawberryjampackedlife says

      April 12, 2014 at 3:44 am

      Mmmmm, Graeter’s! I’m so excited that my hometown ice cream has gone nationwide. I worked at a Graeter’s store in Cincinnati back in high school. Want to know how they make those giant chips? While they’re making the ice cream, they pour in liquid bittersweet chocolate. However the chocolate hardens, that’s how the chips are.

      Reply
    27. Alex @ Alex Runs For Food says

      April 12, 2014 at 4:29 am

      I went to an amazing boxing class Thursday night!! All my muscles are sore today and I love it! I also can’t keep ice cream in the house!!! I would blink and it would be gone 🙂
      Can’t wait to hear all about your girls weekend!!

      Reply
    28. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

      April 12, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Those sandals are really cute!

      Reply
    29. Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists says

      April 12, 2014 at 9:22 am

      We are the same way when it comes to ice cream! We just recently purchased cookies and cream and cannot resist it either each night!

      Reply
    30. Brynn says

      April 12, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Loved Me Before You!

      Reply
    31. sue says

      April 12, 2014 at 10:27 am

      i love these “things i’m loving” posts! i always find learn or discover something new and amazing! for example, i just ordered a manicure correcting pen – i had no idea that existed! looking forward to the next post!

      Reply
    32. Theodora says

      April 12, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      So…I guess I need to come down to Florida for that ice cream, huh?

      Reply
    33. Alyssa @ Lyss the Nutritionist says

      April 12, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I’m on a major ice cream kick too! Can’t get enough of the stuff 🙂

      Reply
    34. Pua says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:16 am

      That manicure correcting pen needs to go in my next shopping basket! I always have at least a little smudge when I give myself pedicures!

      Reply
    35. Anne says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:24 am

      I’m from Ohio where Graeters is from, I had no idea it’s reached other states! Definitely the best ice cream!! Try the buckeye blitz if you haven’t, it has chunks of peanut butter mmm 🙂

      Reply
    36. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:36 am

      When I saw that hedgehog Instagram account, I asked myself if this was real life. Biddy is SO dang cute!
      I’ve been loving frozen yogurt and gelato this week, just because I’ve been out and about in different cities a lot this week!

      Reply
    37. Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:53 am

      LOVE those sandals! I’m definitely going to have to check them out. And, why oh why did I not think of the manicure corrector years ago?! I always get nail polish all over my fingers! Hope you’ve been having a blast with your girl friends!

      Reply
    38. The Salonniere @ The Salonniere's Apartments says

      April 13, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      That hedgehog is adorable!!!! I’m having heart palpitations over how cute it is 😀

      Reply
    39. Kelly says

      April 13, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      I just started Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children today!

      Reply
    40. Erika @ladi lifter says

      April 15, 2014 at 11:30 am

      I’m in love with the little hedgehog 🙂 This week I’ve been loving frozen Yogurt with fruit–maybe loving it too much. Yummmm!

      Reply
    41. Darcie says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Juli! I love the Birthday cake ice-cream from publix, its one of my favorites! (The blue icing is so good). Also, you need to try the raspberry chocolate chip from Greaters. It’s seriously the best ever, so rich in flavor and I usually am not a huge raspberry fan but this is to die for!!

      Reply
    42. AJ says

      April 16, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      I’m in need of wardrobe overhaul for spring. I love how you share cheaper version of great styles. It’s such an inspiration. I love a good deal, especially because I’m on a teacher’s salary.

      Reply
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