7.12 Friday Faves (and a giveaway!)

Hi friends! How are you? Happy Friday to ya! Whatโ€™s going on this weekend? I blocked off this morning so I could take the kiddos to the museum and bowling, tomorrow, weโ€™re going out, and Sunday, weโ€™re swimming with friends.

Monsoon season is here and itโ€™s been such a welcome treat from the 110-degree scorching oven.

(This week’s reading + tubes for my Women’s Wellness test)

Iโ€™d love to hear what you have going on!

Itโ€™s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something youโ€™re loving in the comments section below.

7.12 Friday Faves

Fashion + beauty + random:

Reader Faves for June! Itโ€™s always fun to look through analytics and see which products you love the most that Iโ€™ve shared here on the blog.

Here are the top picks for June:

My favorite bikini – on sale now, too! Itโ€™s functional, flattering, great fabric, and actually covers your booty

This gel moisturizer

This travel dress! I wore this walking around Sevilla with white Vejas

My go-to cleanser (that I can actually use with my super sensitive eyes)

This Farm Rio STUNNER (on sale, too!!)

This matte bronzer stick

What I use to clean my Peloton and yoga mats

This super inexpensive yet cute stadium bag

SkinMedica SPF moisturizer

This amazing anti-aging skin cream (in stock right now, too!)

Nordstrom Sale is still going strong! Iโ€™ll be updating this post with all of the currently in-stock items before public access goes live, but in the meantime, you can browse all of my favorites here.

Some of the top sellers so far:

These Chelsea boots – Liv and I both have and love these

This gorgeous pendant necklace

Comfy and cute pocket joggers

The best kidsโ€™ rain boots

These flare jeans! I canโ€™t wait for my pair to arrive ๐Ÿ™‚

Double pack of my fave cleanser

This thing saved my life when the girls were babies! If youโ€™re expecting (or know someone who is and youโ€™re looking for an awesome gift), I highly, highly recommend it

This classic everyday dress

The perfect black pant! They truly are perfection and I wear them with flats, heels, and boots all fall and winter

These beautiful and silky travel pajamas

Read, watch, listen:

We watched the Celine Dion documentary and while it was devastating, it was very well-done. I keep praying for her healing. Her voice is such a gift to the world and it brings her so much joy, too.

Nurturing meaningful connections offline.

Donโ€™t forget to check out this weekโ€™s podcast episode here.

Fitness, health, and good eats:

Making this paella tonight! It wonโ€™t be the same, but I can try lol.

Spicy peanut soba noodle salad.

You need this tart in your life.

Itโ€™s giveaway time!!

I love surprising reader friends with goodies and treats, so here is the July giveaway!

2 lucky winners will recieve a goodie pack full of some of my favorite wellness essentials. These are usually valued around $300. Last month I added beauty products, coffee frothers, dry brushes, barre socks, and lots of my favorite treats and snacks. Winners will also receive an Oliveda product of their choice, like the famous 59 serum.

Hereโ€™s how to enter:

– Leave a comment below with something youโ€™re excited about this month!

– For an extra extra, place any EquiLife order between now and next Friday! (My code FITNESSISTA10 will stack on top of any of the current promos!) Send your order number to gina@fitnessista.com subject GIVEAWAY . Iโ€™ll be including their new insulated tote for the winners!

Hope you have a happy weekend and Iโ€™ll see ya soon!

xoxo

Gina

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96 Comments

  1. Kalee on July 12, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    Hi Gina! I purchased the F59 this week based on your suggestion (along with a mask) and I canโ€™t wait to try it out. This month Iโ€™m most excited about our new home. Weโ€™ve been living in India for 6 years and are moving back to Georgia. It feels great to be back home โค๏ธ. Thanks for hosting the giveaway. What a treat it would be to win!

  2. Valerie on July 12, 2024 at 12:48 pm

    Excited for Disney …we leave in 7 days! I so need a vacation!

  3. Monica on July 12, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    Tomorrow is my 40th birthday!!!

  4. Jessie on July 12, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    Iโ€™m excited for more relaxing pool days before the crazy school year starts!

  5. Emily on July 12, 2024 at 1:01 pm

    Iโ€™m excited for more time playing with my kids until school starts back up!

    • Kristin on July 12, 2024 at 2:39 pm

      I have a couple parties this month that I am excited for! Also, I use that Milk bronzer stick and I love it too!

  6. Emily on July 12, 2024 at 1:04 pm

    We have friends visiting, some fun family events, and then I get to take a quick solo weekend trip at the end of the month!!! A nice, packed summer month ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Alexandria on July 12, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    I’m looking forward to hitting our local theater twice this week! We are taking our kids to see Beauty and the Beast and then having a date night to see an adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

  8. Katie Murray on July 12, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    Iโ€™m excited about my living room remodel. Yay!

  9. Sarah B. on July 12, 2024 at 1:10 pm

    Excited for it being blueberry picking season now that we’ve reached July in the Midwest.

  10. Meghan on July 12, 2024 at 1:17 pm

    Iโ€™m excited for more pool days with the kids now that baseball/softball season is winding down!

  11. Morgan on July 12, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    I’m excited for family coming to visit who live in Seattle! We don’t get to see them nearly as much as we’d like to so this time is precious!

  12. Lisa on July 12, 2024 at 1:22 pm

    Our annual trip to Cape Cod! Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  13. Stacy on July 12, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    Iโ€™m excited for a kid free trip with my husband!

  14. Shannon on July 12, 2024 at 1:35 pm

    I’m excited to be in Tucson this weekend for a little getaway!!!

  15. Carol on July 12, 2024 at 1:52 pm

    The weather forecast shows cooler weather the next couple of weeks!

  16. Maggie on July 12, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    Excited for pool time and grilling out until our girls head back to school in Aug

  17. Katelyn Richards on July 12, 2024 at 2:06 pm

    Iโ€™m excited for our big summer lake trip with my kiddos!

  18. Erika on July 12, 2024 at 2:16 pm

    Happy Friday! I’m excited for my son’s last two baseball tournaments – to watch them and to be done with them ๐Ÿ™‚

  19. Amanda S. on July 12, 2024 at 2:17 pm

    Excited for an upcoming trip to San Diego! Kids have never been, and my son is most excited about flying. Lol!

  20. Leslie Olsson on July 12, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    Iโ€™m excited to visit family in Sweden

  21. Renae L. on July 12, 2024 at 2:48 pm

    Excited for a girls trip with my mom!

  22. Nadya on July 12, 2024 at 2:53 pm

    Excited for some rain this weekend! We have been experiencing a heat wave in Boston and there is an 80% chance of rain this Saturday:-)

  23. Katie on July 12, 2024 at 2:55 pm

    I am turning 40 (OMG) and going on vacation!

  24. Camee on July 12, 2024 at 3:01 pm

    Iโ€™m excited for a lot of pool time with my family!

  25. Jen on July 12, 2024 at 3:12 pm

    Excited for more weekend fun with the littles!

  26. Melissa on July 12, 2024 at 3:23 pm

    Excited for salsa and bachata weekender this month!

  27. Laura on July 12, 2024 at 3:43 pm

    I’m excited about staying in the Adirondacks next week with my husband and pup!

  28. Kate on July 12, 2024 at 4:06 pm

    We had a busy June, so I’m excited for some slower days with my kids before school starts next month.

  29. Rachel on July 12, 2024 at 4:13 pm

    Iโ€™m looking forward to going to see Six in NYC with my daughter! Itโ€™s our first trip together, just us!

  30. Carrie on July 12, 2024 at 4:42 pm

    I am excited to be able to connect with family and friends before the craziness of the school year starts again!

  31. Lyn on July 12, 2024 at 4:44 pm

    I am excited for a kid-free trip with my husband for the first time in many years. The kids are now 21, 18, and 17 and donโ€™t want to travel with us, which suits all of us right now. Iโ€™m hoping that in a few years, once theyโ€™re (hopefully) out on their own, living independent lives, weโ€™ll want to vacation together again.

  32. Stephanie W. on July 12, 2024 at 5:26 pm

    I’m excited for my kids to have their annual jeep trip with my parents. I’m not excited about them leaving but I know they are making core memories and I’m thankful my parents are healthy enough to take trips like these.

  33. Sarah B on July 12, 2024 at 5:43 pm

    We are excited to spend time with the kiddos at our local pool and my son rocking his first baseball tourney!

  34. Charlotte on July 12, 2024 at 5:57 pm

    Excited for all the bountiful produce from my garden. First of the sun gold tomatoes this week plus cukes, eggplant, french green beans, peppers in every form, all the herbs, greens. And apricots from my orchard. Yum.

  35. Emily H on July 12, 2024 at 6:07 pm

    I’m excited that I’m literally having my first baby this weekend (medical induction).

  36. Tara on July 12, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    I’m finally doing a half ironman! Been training for weeks!

  37. Jill on July 12, 2024 at 6:50 pm

    My husband is building me built in book cases for my home office this month, which I am so excited about!!

  38. Meaghen on July 12, 2024 at 7:03 pm

    Excited to start a hypnobirthing class!

  39. Tracie Steinke on July 12, 2024 at 7:20 pm

    Looking forward to a little family staycation in a few weeks!

  40. Nicole Kump on July 12, 2024 at 7:42 pm

    I’m excited to finish strong with my job!

  41. Tera on July 12, 2024 at 8:46 pm

    Excited for a family reunion this month!

  42. Trish on July 12, 2024 at 9:06 pm

    Hi Gina! Iโ€™m looking forward to having friends and family visit from out of state and enjoy the lake life in Wisco!

  43. Bobbi Wiethoff on July 12, 2024 at 9:15 pm

    We just got back from Dollywood.I love Tennessee!

  44. Traci on July 12, 2024 at 9:25 pm

    Excited to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary this weekend and to visit family in FL in a few weeks ๐Ÿ™‚

  45. Megan on July 12, 2024 at 9:29 pm

    I’m looking forward to more fun summer days with my kids and a trip to Michigan

  46. Kelsey on July 12, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    A get away after a tough stretch for my fam!

  47. Sarah T on July 12, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    My family is running a road race together in Davenport, Iowa. The race is the Bix 7. It is the 50th anniversary of the race, so we are excited to take on the challenge together!

  48. Laura on July 12, 2024 at 10:01 pm

    Excited about an upcoming conference at work!

  49. Megan on July 12, 2024 at 11:42 pm

    Iโ€™m excited to celebrate my daughterโ€™s birthday by hosting backyard Olympics for her and all her friends. 8 is such a fun age!

  50. Mian on July 12, 2024 at 11:48 pm

    Hi!!! Excited to be home from vacation from Antalya, Turkey. I always love coming home!

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