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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Being able to tell from both tangible and intangible ways that my husband truly loves me after 7 1/2 yrs of marriage (12 yrs as a couple, total) – This makes me OH SO HAPPY!
Honestly I love you baby update posts! I’m so happy for you guys and have always thought that I would love to see you guys have another kid because you seem to be such good parents. You have so much love!
I haven’t seen my girlfriends since Decemeber since I live in a different state, but I’m going to meet them in NYC this weekend!! I’m so happy to be reunited with my best friends!
Hi Gina, I am looking forward to a well deserved ladies night out with some of my running club friends! We will be going to try out a new Veggie Indian restaurant! Can’t wait. That body scrub looks amazing and would love to try it. 🙂 Have a good weekend!
Getting to hang out with my friends before graduation and we all go our separate ways! bittersweet but it makes my soul happy
SO many fun things! And thanks for the giveaway! I’m looking forward to a bit more rest this weekend…was away last week and this week was busy! Sleep is such a wonderful thing. 🙂 That and some time with friends while my husband’s away. 🙂
My new job makes me squeal with delight! And I’m psyched to spend this weekend with my little family – love them so much! Would love to try this scrub – love all things coconut
I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I’m actually looking forward to having no plans this weekend and being able to clean up my house and around the farm. Normally cleaning is the VERY LAST thing I want to do, but for once I’m ready to get off work and get started. LOL.
My 3 month old son’s smile makes me happy! I had no idea how full my heart could feel! Ooo and getting in some great workouts! It’s all about balance!
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend with my husband..we just go married a little over a month ago and our weekends have been pretty busy since we got back from our honeymoon. Ready to just hang out with him!
I love your tank in the photo of you posing. Can you tell me where you got it from?
Looking forward to spending some time with my little sister who will be staying over for the weekend and spoiling my son with all her attention ;0) I totally understand your desire to drive back home (Tucson) to see your little brother. My sisters both live a distance away from me and feel like it’s Christmas morning every single time we spend the weekend all together =0)
Have a Fantastic Weekend!
I’m looking forward to the glorious sun and a concert this weekend! Much love!
Baking makes me happy!!!! So, this weekend I will be making blueberry scones. They make the house smell heavenly and with using all organic ingredients, I don’t feel as guilty. 🙂
Anything coconut makes me happy!
What makes me happy- with a 2 week old baby girl right now, any stretch of 2-3 hours of sleep makes me happy! And showers and food 🙂
I’m looking forward to being home and being normal this weekend. After being in Munich and traveling the last two weekends, I cannot wait to be under my own roof with no plans or anywhere I need to be.
I’m looking forward to finishing up Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time. So good!
I’m so excited because I have two younger primos in town that I get to spoil this weekend!!
I am looking so forward to seeing my parents this weekend! I love family time!!!
Ha…I will enjoy a glass of wine for you this weekend. Cheers, Gina!
My 7 week old baby girl makes me very, very happy!
Looking forward to hanging out with friends and family this wknd! Headed to neighborhood BYOB Greek restaurant! Yum!
My best friend is in town this weekend, and I’m so excited for a girls wine night tonight!
I’m looking forward to watching my friends run the Nashville marathon tomorrow!
Seeing people do random acts of kindness or going out of their way to help others without expecting anything in return makes me happy 🙂
I’m looking forward to seeing good college friends tonight… we don’t see eachother often but when we do we are always laughing! 🙂
I’m already excited for my weekend nap. I actually start to look forward to it about Thursday, though:)
That coconut scrub would make me very happy 😉 And, I always love Ina Garten – can’t wait to check out her dinner party advice!
This weekend we’re hitting a Spring baseball game and hopefully doing some hiking. Hope you have a great weekend!
A longggg bike ride is in my future and I can’t wait!!
it being Friday today makes me happy 🙂 also my ONE HOUR MASSAGE on sunday that I am incredibly looking forward to!
I love that article about nurses. I am currently in nursing school to become an RN. It is hard, both physically and mentally. It challenges me in ways I didn’t expect. But I wouldn’t want to do anything else! And weekends at home, after being away all week are my favourite. Nothing makes me happier than coming back to my family 🙂
looking forward to hanging with my dog and hopefully enjoying some beautiful spring weather since I have been stuck inside at work all week!
Hearing or seeing my niece and nephews always makes me happy and puts a huge smile on my face. I miss them so much!!
Sundays spent relaxing with my husband make my heart happy!
I love the After article! I’m looking forward to finishing exams and relaxing before summer school starts! Right now, earl grey tea and back rubs make me happy 🙂
I’m looking forward to my long run on Sunday and taking my boyfriend’s little girl to a Greek festival in our town!
My big girl is having her first play date at a friends house without her mama, it makes me happy that she’s growing up so well.
My husband’s birthday is Monday and we are celebrating tomorrow with a big extended family lunch. I am going to make Mama Pea’s (I miss her) Zucchini quinoa lasagna! Yum!
After a long and hideous week- I finally get to see my hubby tonight! =)
I’m looking forward to having a nice dinner out tonight with my hubby for his birthday!
I am looking forward to date night with my husband.
Flowers from TJ’s to brighten a cold dreary Friday in Minnesota.
That scrub sounds divine. I’m looking forward to my workout today and a weekend with my sweet little family.
My fiance just got back from a week long work trip, so that’s reason to celebrate!
Spending some time with my best girl friends!
Sleep!!!! Long week of track meets, so rest will be so nice!
happy to go shopping tomorrow with 2 of my cousins (and bridesmaids!) for dresses to wear to my rehearsal dinner!
Watching the sunrise after a good workout makes me happy and thankful that I woke up to work out that early!
Something that makes me happy…the smell of coconut! Also, we have family visiting this weekend so I’m excited for the shenanigans that lie ahead. Have a wonderful weekend Gina!
I’m looking forward to hiking in Pinnacles National Park this weekend. I haven’t been there yet since I moved to Monterey.
After a crazy busy weekend last week, I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my husband, puppy and Netflix!! Will also be taking a yoga class because yoga always = happiness 🙂