Friday Faves
Hi friends! HAPPY FRIDAY! What are you up to this weekend? We have some fun events ahead of us: a date night, friends’ housewarming party, and a potential 5k. I say “potential” because the time springs forward this weekend, and getting out of the house early has never been my strongest suit, so we shall see. 😉 It’s supposed to be absolutely gorgeous, so I’m stoked to hit up the farmers market and enjoy some time outside with our little fam.
In typical Friday style, here are some faves from the week and around the web! I always love hearing about your faves, too, so please shout them out in the comments if you’d like. <3
These beautiful cookies at Girard Gourmet in La Jolla. Liv had a puppy and the Pilot had a Nemo. I had bites of both. 🙂
We asked Caroline to join in our girl tower, and she walked away shaking her head. Too cool, that one.
Paleo lemon cake chopped, topped with almond milk and berries. Try it. I promise.
Bella’s intense weightlifting routine. She asked me to call her KettleBella from now on.
Lemons in the yard! I’ve been on a huge kale Caesar kick this week, and we were out of lemons, so I figured I’d have to wait to make another batch. Then, I walked outside. Derp. We have PLENTY of lemons… and I made a giant, glorious batch of kale salad.
Speaking of salads, we’ve also been enjoying lots of healthy egg salad this week. We’re ahead of the post-Easter curve, so it still has it’s novelty for now. In a couple of days, Liv and I ate two batches; 4 eggs each. Needless to say, it’s pretty tasty. I tweaked my old recipe a bit and will definitely post an updated version. 
Cookie “cheers” with my best girl. (We had to test one before sending the rest off to Janelle, last week’s giveaway winner!)
Julie’s special announcement post! It just makes my heart so warm and happy. <3
THE BEST lip tint. I got a set of these over the holidays and always have at least one in my purse.
Somewhat horrible things this guy does to his kids and doesn’t feel guilty about. The green chicken cracked me up.
Ways to make running feel less terrible.
Cauliflower alfredo sauce?? Need to try this.
Tips for working out in the morning (without it being miserable).
Shopbop is having an AWESOME sale (use the code “BIGEVENT15” to save up to 25%), though I’m super bummed I missed ordering this dress before they sold out in my size. I LOVE it.
Any faves from the week or around the web? Latest salad combo fave? What’s on the fitness plan this weekend?
Hope you have a great morning!!
xoxo
Gina
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I’m so jealous of the weather you have and that coastline! Livi with the thumbs up is the cutest thing ever! Have a fantastic time with your family this weekend!
Hey Gina, since I work in a cool little tea shop- I was going to buy some tea that are fan favorites and send you some.
How would I go about that?
Thanks!
thank you so much for thinking of me!! if you’d like to send me an email, i can give you my PO box 🙂
xoxo
Such beautiful scenery! Those lemons look amazing. Enjoy the weekend!
thank you, hope you have a great weekend too!
That sounds like a wonderful weekend! I also love egg salad any time of the year. I am thinking that sounds like a great lunch idea today!
I’ve been obsessed with Meyer lemons and my spiralizer this week. Needless to say, it’s been a delicious few days!
what have you spiralized?!
KettleBella! The picture cracked me up when you posted it on Instagram and cracked me up again this morning! And I am so jealous of your lemon tree!
Ahhh I just read that “all the sobs” article. Now I am in tears too!
Looks like you have awesome weather for this weekend. Enjoy it!
I’m waddling around today because I did your Squat Burner video yesterday! Oh my gah, Gina. Burns so good.
Love the Paleo Lemon Cake, I must try that this weekend! Enjoy the warm weather for us East Coasters suffering in this snow :).
Those lemon trees! The beautiful beach picture! You are on point to have a great weekend. Enjoy that beautiful weather for me! I’m in MA so, you know how that goes, we *might* hit 40!! Enjoy your weekend, happy Friday!
Ahh…I’m so jealous of your lemon trees. I bought a Meyer Lemon Tree Seed Pack for myself and my mom 6 years ago to grow our own Lemon trees. (Mine didn’t make it), but hers is still growing. It looks nothing like yours, trust me, but last year it did bear 3 lemons! 🙂
Sounds like a fun weekend! Enjoy!
I tried that paleo lemon cake the other night with my family. I wish I would have doubled it. My family loved it. It was gone really fast. Thanks for the recipe.
i would love to have a lemon tree in my back yard!
Aww KettleBella! haha Also I love the cookie cheers! I’m off to read the articles you shared. Happy Friday!
I’m jealous of all your lemons! For as many as I use, I should have a tree. Happy Weekending!
Hautelook is having a Tarte sale today and they have some of those lip tints. I only have one but I love it and have been looking to get more!
ahhhh! thanks for letting me know 🙂 they’re so good
LOL @ KettleBella ? ..and so excited you mentioned that processed foods study! I just did an article on it over at the blog.. makes a lot of sense! (also love the red wine study you mentioned 😉 cheers! lol)
Egg salad! I was trying to think of a good snack for next week.. Perfect! I have a couple Pure Barre classes on the agenda and hopefully some Mexican food:) Have a lovely weekend!
Lemon tree – so, so envious! We live in Oregon and cannot grow citrus trees. Though I do have a indoor meyer lemon plant that tries desperately to produce fruit twice a year, we just can’t get beyond the blossoms.
KettleBella, too cute! Those cookies and lemons! Looks like it was a great week! I finally looked around on JustFab, and ordered a few things for Spring :).
3 days, 3 gigantic cookies down. Cant stop! Sometimes for breakfast, sometimes for dessert. They’re delicious! Thanks again 🙂
That female president’s piece was rough to read. I have been blessed to have a choice when it comes to working or not, and I’m in a pretty parent friendly field anyway (education). I think many of us do this to other women before we have kids, but honestly, it’s because we’re ignorant and self-righteous sometimes… not in denial about our own futures. Until you are a parent it is very hard to understand other parents.
And as for salads and weekend plans… I made a blackberry balsamic vinaigrette that is just insane. This weekend is zoo time with kids, and church.
Adorable! AND so amazing and beautiful that you have lemons in the yard!! 🙂
Um ok, is that first photo a view from your house? Because I’m usually a mountains-over-beach kind of broad, but even so. That view. That beach. Ughhh. Color me jealous!
Your “all the sobs” article link made me a blubbering mess in the middle of Starbucks. I worked with LGBT college students for several years and was the first person many came out to at college and this article makes me wish sooo much that ALL parents could feel like that. It was heartbreaking to have students who were disowned by their families for being transgender. Thanks for sharing this article!
I’m really loving Trader Joe’s Spiced Chai tea with a bit of soy milk and a few drops of stevia. It’s so good–especially with a few pieces of Brownie Brittle, which is seriously addictive. Oh and my new Pure Barre hoodie, which is (and I don’t say this lightly) the most comfortable hoodie I’ve ever owned (and probably most expensive 🙁 ).
The colors aren’t as great as Tarte’s but check out Wet & Wild Lip Balm Stains. I read great reviews on MakeupAlley.com this week so bought one, then went back and bought 5 more in all different colors, because they were $2 each! They stain more than most, which is nice. The color lasts longer on your lips.
I still need to try that lemon paleo bread! My fitness plan for this weekend is hiking and playing– it’s time for spring break!
I thought the title mentioning lemons meant you had lots of bad things going on right now. Glad to see they’re just on the trees!
Mmm, I’m a HUGE egg salad fan. Now you have me craving it! I’ll have to check out your recipe. I see it includes dill which already makes it a winner in my book. 😉
So excited to be taking my snow bike up to some groomed trails in Wyoming to ride with my husband 😀
I’m excited to read the ways to make running feel less terrible! I’ll be easing back in soon after spraining my ankle and it’s gonne feel scary haha. Those sugar cookies are too cute!
All the sobs –> me sobbing. Thanks for sharing!
I do not know why but that pic of Bella makes me giggle every time I see it 🙂 She looks like such a little diva standing next to that kettlebell hahahaha 🙂
she is a nut haha
i love her <3
So jealous of the weather and lemons! Julie’s announcement has been one of my favs too! So exciting! 🙂 x
Oh my gosh I’m so jealous of all those lemons!! Let’s just say I have a slight addiction to fresh lemon water. I even tried to figure out a way to grow a lemon or lime tree here. Alas no luck. So I’ll just be jealous of your lemon tree 🙂
cauliflower alfredo is so yummy! if you have leftovers, the sauce gets a little thick and dry, but you can just reheat with the addition of a little broth it thin it out.
Yumm the cauliflower alfredo sauce sounds delish! I am building up for my next comp so lots of lifting and tiring sessions! All my love xo C
I made the lemon cake and LOVED it! I just commented to my mother the other day how I was looking for a healthier option of the beloved one I was obsessed with as a child (tons of white sugar and white flour). So thank you.
so awesome! happy you liked it!
I knew that beach looked familiar! Greetings from La Jolla 🙂 Glad to have stumbled upon your blog and looking to more fitness and health inspiration!!