12/6: Friday Faves
-Your awesome 10 days of giveaway entries! The last one for this week will be up later today and the party will resume on Monday. Check in Sunday am for all of the winners for week 1! 🙂 You still have time to enter to win my favorite things goodie pack, Somethin’ Special fragrance oils, gorgeous and comfy leggings and holiday photo cards and gifts!
-A collection of Nelson Mandela quotes. The world lost a truly amazing man yesterday. While he is no longer here on this earth, he left behind a legacy of hope, peace and kindness <3
-Mocassin family. How adorable are those tiny mocs?! I can’t even.
-Which Love Actually character are you? I got Juliet, but was kind of hoping for Aurelia 😉 Word to the world: the Pilot does a very nice impression of Billy Mack.
–13 things mentally strong people avoid
-Reuinted with the breakfast cookie. IIIIIIIIIII will always love youuuuuuuuuuu…..
-The munchkin room!
Last time I took Livi to the munchkin room at the base gym, she was a tiny baby, and we didn’t last very long. This time, I planned on getting a workout anywhere from 5-45 minutes, depending on how Livi was feeling, and figured we could give it a whirl and if it didn’t work out (<— pun) it was NBD.
The verdict? She had a blast! They have fun toddler gym equipment -like tunnels and houses- toys, magnetic doodle boards, etc. I got in a 40-minute treadmill workout -working much harder because I didn’t know how long we’d be there- and she started to cry when I told her it was time to go eat. (The key of getting out of the “we have to leave” tantrums: telling her to say “goodbye” to whatever it is and that we’ll see it soon. For some reason, it totally works. “Bye, park! See ya soon!” and now I jinxed myself for typing that)
As much as I love Scandal on the spin bike and my at-home weight workouts -so glad you guys liked the Frost HIIT workout!- it’s amazing to have another option and be able to take Livi with me.
–Marie Forleo. I’ve been a fan of her for a long time, and her tips and insights are always helpful. She has a tendency of getting into my brain 😉 If you have a business and/or work in social media, I strongly recommend her videos– lots of awesome info for freeeeee.
–This bag in teal. Santa, I’ve been good 😉 I’m really liking winky faces in this post for some reason.
-Fresh Balsam candles. Back in the day when I was going through a horrible breakup, I joked to my friends I’d end up being a candle lady (I like cats but could never see myself having more than one. I pictured myself lonely and surrounded by candles). I’m still a candle lady. I hoard them every year, and am somehow out again. Back to BBW…
–Hostess gift ideas for all of those holiday soirees.
-The magic that is this preschool tapper.
-This mind-blowing photo studio.
-This hilarious Christmas wish list. The language is a little colorful, just as a head’s up, but I laughed with tears falling down my face for at least three minutes.
Any faves to share this week? Fitness events on the horizon? I’m doing a yoga workshop and the Pilot is running a MARATHON. He’s done a few before, but I’m sure he would love any of your comments of tips or encouragement 🙂
Have a wonderful day and I’ll see ya later with the last giveaway for week 1 and a new Family post.
xoxo
Gina
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Yoga workshop sounds like so much fun! I love that little tapper! Hilarious! And the baby moccasins, I die!
that purse is GOR-geous!
riiiiight?!
Tell the Pilot good luck on his marathon!! Tips of advice: stay hydrated before, during and after 🙂 I especially recommend coconut water or Pedialyte!
awesome, thank you!
I LOVE Fresh Balsam candles too!! They smell amazing.
the best
I also love candles. I am obsessed with the Capri Blue candles that are sold in Anthropologie, especially the Volcano scent. It also makes my whole apartment smell like Anthropologie, which I love.
those smell AMAZING
Oh MY! Those baby moccasins are the CUTEST! I saw that article re: 13 things mentally strong people avoid the other day on FB – I thought it was very interesting. Good luck to the Pilot on his marathon this weekend! I bet he’ll rock it!
I always love your posts which is why I’ve been reading for so long, but sometimes you write posts that make me laugh so much and feel like you just nailed it and this was one of them. You’re awesome and deserve to be reminded of it! xoxo
made my day! thanks, kate 🙂
• Totally agree with how you deal with the goodbye tantrum. We learned quickly to do that with our son and he’s cool with it.
• I am also a crazy candle lady. In fact, just the other day I found an unused B&BW gift card from several months ago. My first thought was, “How have I not used this?!”
• My advice for the marathon would be to stay well hydrated and fueled within a couple of days of the event. I’ve always heard how you fuel two days and the day before can really impact how you perform. Not sure if that’s true, but it sounds good to me. He’ll do great!
that happened to me a few weeks ago, too! i found one in a bag in the closet and was like WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!
awesome tips- thank you! i think we’re going to try and go to bed early tonight. and if he needs a carb loader for moral support, i’m his girl, haha
Happy Friday! I ran a marathon last Sunday 🙂 What Kristen says is true – eating well (yummy carbs), sleeping well and hydrating today and tomorrow will make a big difference. Also, thinking about Bama’s loss to Auburn gave me the angry fire to keep going through some tough spots. Roll tide forever!
have a great weekend!
hahah that is great motivation right there! we were so bummed… what a tough loss
xoxo
I got Juliet too! That’s my friend Rachel’s character, I’m Natalie. We love that movie and watch it every year. We all have our own characters.
I am also on the search for a new mbmj bag for Christmas. I’m just having problems deciding which one I like the most.
Loving the extra posts with the giveaways on top of regular posts 😀 And those little moccasins are so cute!
Luck to the pilot!!!!
I got natalie and I was cool with that. That bag on your wishlist is amazing!
oh, i like natalie too!
Good luck to the Pilot in his marathon!! Sounds like you all are going to have a great weekend!
Hi Gina! Somewhat unrelated to this post, but I’m ordering some Somethin’ Special gifts and I’m completely overwhelmed by the fragrance choices! What are some that you have tried and like? Thank you! Thank you!!
i’ve only tried the sweet petals and i’m obsessed with it. i’ve heard so many good things about the other fragrances. i’m sure whatever you pick, the recipient will love it
OH MY GOSH. A girl in one of my classes today asked me who Nelson Mandela was… I almost punched her. On a different note, I love that idea of having a toddler play area right where the gym is for the parents to workout. Genius!
WHAT?! i would have had to walk away.
yes, it’s a pretty genius setup! 🙂
xo
I adore that teal hobo bag! Definitely deserves a place on your wishlist. That’s great that you have a workout option outside the home where you can still take Livi. My mom loved being able to use Gold’s Gym’s free childcare when we were kids. Now the gym we go to has paid childcare and she always says she’s glad she doesn’t have any little ones to put there while she works out!
when liv was tiny, i paid for childcare at the country club where i had a membership and she hated it. the ladies were so sweet, but she would scream and scream so after trying it twice, i stopped trying. it wasn’t worth making her miserable. i’m so glad i have a place that she enjoys now! 🙂
That Christmas wish list! I died!
Me too! This guy sounds hysterical. Would love to go out for drinks with him!
I was wondering if the pilot was running a marathon with all his long runs! Good luck to him!! Love the little slippers.
Good luck to the pilot with his marathon! I am going to the grande opening of Barre Bee Fit here in Milwaukee…the first Barre studio in Milwaukee 🙂 It looks like it’s going to be a good workout because unlike other barre studios they also have cardio intervals woven in, so I’m looking forward to a good sweaty workout!
ohhhh! let me know how you like it!
I got Karl. Is that bad? lol I guess I need to rent Love Actually now (how have I not seen that?)
That photo studio is freaking AMAZING. Can I go play in it please?! 🙂
My favorite posts are when you talk to yourself, because I totally do that too and it makes you so relatable. That and I just think you’re a doll.
thank you! <3
and yes, you need to see love actually!
Where can I snag a pair of the moccasins you’re wearing? I’ve been searching for a pair!
they’re slippers from target!
here ya go: http://bit.ly/1bm6wmD
I love that Frost HIIT workout– hits the spot and certainly warms you up!!
<3! i might do it again next week!
Love Actually is one of my favorites! It’s a Christmas tradition. Good luck this weekend with the workshop. I have to agree – that handbag is awesome.
it’s one of my very favorites. right?! i’m not usually the kind of person who says “i want this for christmas” but that purse… i would like that very much haha
That is awesome Livi had fun! Gives you another workout option!
yeah, i was so excited she liked it!
Have fun at your yoga workshop! I need to get to one again–it’s been so long. What kind of workshop is it? My faves are the juicy flowy and sweaty vinyasa ones that last like 3 hours–lol. They’re so therapeutic! And OMG that crowded yoga class is spot on!!!! I feel that girl’s pain–lol. Have a great weekend girl! Also could you share your treadmill workout you mentioned above? I’ve been trying to switch things up on my treadmill routine. Thanks
That Love Actually quiz made me unreasonably happy…I love that movie! I ended up being Sarah which maybe says something about my social life…fortunately the boyfriend was Karl so maybe we’re a good match!
Umm, that Marc Jacob’s bag…think Santa might get a 2 for 1 deal??
oh and little candle tip…West Elm has amazing ones…there’s one I call my “boyfriend” candle because it smells like you want a boyfriend to smell and they have one called Fresh Laundry which is delicious!
Bahahaha that Christmas list post is hilarious! Dyyyying of laughter!
Another funny you should check out: “Chat Roulette Wrecking Ball.” No words, just no words!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6DmHGYy_xk
I hope Santa brings you that bag — it’s so pretty!
Happy weekend!
It’s so great when they love the child care. Looks like an interesting setup with the play area right there by the workout equipment.
Yay, Pilot! Good luck this morning! You’ll rock it!!!
I’m so excited to be getting another Rebekah Scott purse for Christmas. They are so cute you have to check it out. http://www.shoprsd.com