Faves from the week + coconut scrub giveaway
Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I’m hitting up an early Orangetheory class and we’re getting on the road to Tucson! Kyle is going to be in town for a wedding, and he couldn’t be this close without us seeing him. I’ve missed him so much, and we’re so excited to see the rest of the fam.
In standard Friday fashion, here are some faves from the week and around the web! I always love hearing about the things you’ve been enjoying, too, so please join in the fun and shout them out in the comments section. We have a fun giveaway going today, too! 🙂
(Photo: Danny Chan)
This maxi. Insert heart eyes emoji.
Well this one of the sweetest things I’ve seen in a while. (Those crafty “make ‘em cry” marketers…)
Smart things that are worth the money.
“It Don’t Mean a Thing, if it Ain’t Got That Swing.”
The BEST prenatal massage at Therapie. In the past, I haven’t had stellar prenatal massage experiences, but after teaching 7 classes in 5 days (oof), I was achy and needed some TLC. It was so good, and just the right amount of pressure. I was in a glorious zombie half-sleep for the 50 minutes of happiness.
Lilly Pulitzer for Target insanity. I’m sad that I actually missed out on the melee, because I LOVE shopping frenzies. Even when I don’t buy anything, I love to watch. 😉 I was teaching barre during Lilly mania, but my friend Betsy was there and snagged some outfits for Liv and some pineapple sandals. I’m super stoked, because I tried to shop the sale online, but sleep > tropical prints.
Ina’s best dinner party advice.
Dear moms, why I don’t care if you work.
FULL HOUSE IS COMING BACK. Haaaave mercy!
The “after” myth. I love this so much.
When your fave Tiki Port girl covers your acai bowl in a blanket of peanut butter. I don’t know her name, but now we’re BFFs.
I have an abundance of these types of pictures on my phone.
Make-ahead healthy breakfasts.
An amazing gift from my friends at Stitch Fix. It really brightened my day, and was so special and *real* to be holding things that we’ll be using for this baby on the way. I haven’t made really any baby-related purchases since we’ll be using a lot of stuff from when Liv was a newborn/infant, so it was exciting to see some tiny and baby-related gear in the house.
I can’t wait to see baby rocking the Stitch Fix onsie. 🙂 They also sent some Babyganics goodies, and this awesome pre-packed hospital bag:
We joked that my hospital bag this time was going to consist of me grabbing a toothbrush on our way out the door, so this totally solved that problem. 😉
Thank you again, Stitch Fix friends, for thinking of us. <3
Change up your crunches with these moves.
Homemade miso soup! Kyle and Meg posted a recipe on their blog that was so easy, and so delicious. I just added some stir fry veggies, and the leftovers were awesome with lunch the next day.
Nourish snacks sent us some goodies to try, and these habanero half-popped popcorn kernels are my savory dream come true.
The Best Drink Ever (1/2 caf) deserves a permanent spot on this list.
A coconut scrub giveaway! Amber sent me some of her glorious coconut scrub to try, and Liv and I have been loving it. (She couldn’t wait to try it, so I filled it with water and gave her a LUSH-style hand scrub at the table.) They are handmade with love, and the ingredients are pure perfection: coconut oil, sugar, and essential oil. The different scents are very light, and leave your skin super soft and smooth! You can check out her Etsy store here (and use the code: FITNESSISTA30 for 30% off!). A lucky reader will receive a full-sized coconut scrub + two samples (and I’ll also send you a copy of “HIIT It!”). Just leave a comment below with something that makes you happy, or something you’re looking forward to this weekend.
Happy Friday! If you can, have a glass of wine for me, mm k?
See ya later on the Family page with the 13-15 week update!
xoxo
Gina
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I’m looking forward to my best friends bridal shower tomorrow!
I have sooooo many things to be happy about today. Just over 19 weeks with baby #2 and finally starting to feel kicks and flutters everyday! And on the final stage of painting our brand new house this weekend! 2015 is going to be GREAT!
The coconut scrub looks awesome! Something that makes me happy –> this beautiful weather we have today!
Omg I want that acai bowl so badly! And a massage. Happy Friday!
My baby shower is tomorrow and that makes me happy 🙂
I’m looking forward to some amazing weather in Phoenix this weekend – perfect for hiking with my fave hiking buddy! It’ll be just what I need to get me ready to spend the day doing schoolwork!
I’m looking forward to my 34 week appointment! I love hearing my little girls heartbeat. That scrub looks amazing!
I’m looking forward to resting this weekend!
Laying in the sun on the beach makes me happy!!
I’m looking forward to celebrating my first wedding anniversary this weekend 🙂 I love coconut anything… This sounds awesome!
Lilly-mania was out of control! I worked Sunday AM, and heard there was a line halfway down the shopping center where Target is located before they opened. By the time I got there at 11am, the only sign of Lilly was 3 vases and some string lights in the home section. I was pretty bummed, as, like you, I enjoy the craze.
Thanks for the “Somewhere there’s a Nurse” link. I’m an ER/Trauma nurse for 7 years now, and applying to graduate school. It really made my morning. <3
I’m looking forward to see the cherry blossoms in a local park.
Looking forward to…..um, the snow that we’re apparently going to get this weekend.
I can’t wait to check out some of these links. Thanks for sharing! I am glad I didn’t get wrapped up in the Target frenzy; I’m just not a fan of any of those designs. Give me some plain colored shirts from there though and that’s another story.
Me and my friend went to Target on the day when the collection launched and we went in the afternoon, and I am not kidding the only item left was a pair of L bikini bottoms lol I wanted the sandals and the beach bag, and unfortunately missed them.
What makes me happy – I just found almond flour and coconut flour at the store! (I live in Italy… they like to keep it simple here). Now I get to try some Gina recipes 🙂
I’m happy that my DVR is full, dinner only needs to be heated up and I have a bottle of wine waiting for some serious cuddle time with my man and dog tonight. I’m also beyond excited to compete with my adult dance class tomorrow in Jazz and Tap.
The Suja cleanse has been making me happy this week. I’m on day 5 & feeling great!
my husband is a drill instructor for the marine corps and I am looking forward to him having his first weekend off in three months! We are going to go to the farmers market and grab breakfast at our fav spot and I will get to take a shower in peace while he watches our three year old and seven month old. 🙂 I couldn’t be happier!
Happy (almost) weekend! My husband has been out of town and gets home tonight so that’s what I’m looking forward to! That coconut scrub sounds divine…
Love the coconut scrub! Looking forward to seeing my bestie and a wedding this weekend!
I’m looking forward to a girls lunch I have tomorrow as well as picking up my now color-matched clip-in extensions from my stylist! What a coincidence that you posted about them (and I agree – I think they’re great!).
That scrub sounds AMAZING! And that Acai bowl? YUM! So I have to be to work by 5am every day (blah) so I REALLY look forward to the weekends and the time I get to spend with my hubby and kiddos! This weekend my 10 year old is testing for his black belt in Taekwondo!!! So we are super excited to watch him and have a little luncheon after to celebrate!
I am looking forward to a massage this afternoon and a glass of wine this evening!
I have a 10 mile race I’m running with some friends. Super excited about that! Happy Friday 🙂
getting to hang out with the boy this weekend and early morning workouts are making me happy!
Looking forward to my monthly bookclub brunch with friends and having a relaxing weekend! 🙂
I am loving all things spring right now…even though it is only 45 degrees in MN right now, I am wearing my springy floral shirts under my jacket:) Never give up!!!
I am loving my vegetable garden right now and looking forward to spending time at the park with my son and mom friends this weekend! I’m obsessed with anything coconut, that looks fantastic.
I just checked out the bake ahead breakfasts, and they look awesome! I am going to have to try some of these!
Looking forward to working in the garden this weekend!
I’m looking forward to sleeping in this weekend. finished my 2nd year of med school, and need some much needed TLC before boards.
Looking forward to my birthday tomorrow 🙂
I’m looking forward to my first baseball game of the season tonight!
Lots of fun favs on here today! Thanks for sharing! I’m wiping tears from that mom/child commercial.
Half day at work for me today then jettin off to Scottsdale for some kid-free weekend fun with friends! I’m not sure what it’s looking like in Tuscon for you, but Scottsdale weather is going to be pretty mild and I’m soooooooooooooooooooooo happy about that!
I am looking forward to exploring NYC this weekend. The weather is supposed to be nice (by Northeast Standards) so I want to walk the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy some snacks at Smorgasburg (Brooklyn flea and food market). Also, I am planning on finally trying soulcycle with a friend to see what all the hype is about. A fav from this past week is the New York City Spring Spectacular (which I went to see on Thursday) I would highly recommend to anyone in the NYC area in the next 2 weeks. Have a great weekend everyone!
Looking forward to a full weekend including getting a dog, celebrating two birthdays, enjoying some nice weather and seeing family from out of town! It will be super busy, but filled with fun!!
My million and a half dandelion bouquets in cups all around my house from a little girl who is loving her first real spring time is making me happy today 😉 (because lets be honest, “spring” isn’t anything too serious in florida or California haha)
I am looking forward to bodypump tomorrow morning! new release! i’ll let you know how it goes! other than that, going to some open houses (house-style and clothes-style), and babysitting a nephew are all topping the list as well. happy weekend 🙂
I’m excited for a SoulCycle class tomorrow!
I am pregnant with my second baby girl and my very thoughtful friends are having a small sprinkle shower for me this weekend. So excited to spend time with them and celebrate this second bundle of joy!
I am looking forward to all the lovely things a spring weekend brings: farmers market fun with my little girl, prehistoric preschool at the natural history museum (Ok, mom learns some fun things too!), a run in the sun, and hanging out with friends for pizza. Maybe I’ll even make some cookies – all things that make me happy!
I am so happy it is Friday and I am ready to be productive and get some things done around the house this weekend!
Going to an amusement park with my fiance and his daughter!
Looking forward to getting my engagement photos taken this weekend!
Had a rough week after getting hit by a car, so it will be nice to think about the happy things in future instead of the stress of the present
I’m looking a little past the weekend to Monday night’s visit to my NMRI/acupuncture guy. Getting my body readjusted every now and then feels so good, and the bonus cupping and acupuncture de-stresses me like a good yoga class.
Looking forward to spending some quality time with my husband this weekend 🙂
I’m looking forward to a Girls Night Out w/ a couple girlfriends Sat. night! 🙂
I am excited that I am pregnant now and found your blog! You turned me on to Ginger chews and they have saved my life! (I know a little dramatic, but I do feel better)
I’m looking forward to the most this weekend is all the rain we may be getting here. I love a good rainstorm.