Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday and YAY for the weekend. What’s going on? We’re meeting up with some friends for coffee this morning, headed to a baby shower tomorrow, and I’m looking forward to getting some projects finished around the house. We had an awesome Cinco de Mayo girls’ night last night – I’ll share some pics in Sunday’s meal and fitness post- and I’m going to prep some burgers and fries so they’re ready for tonight.
For now, it’s time for the weekly Friday Faves roundup. It’s always fun to hear about the things you’re loving, so please shout out your faves in the comments section if you’d like to join in the party!
Here are some of my fave finds from the week:
Fitness + life:
All of the amazing check-ins from the Fit Guides. You can start the plans at any time if you’d like to join in the virtual fitness party. (And no worries if you don’t; I’ll still be sharing lots of workouts here on the blog + Summer Shape Up later this summer. The new May calendar is live here, too! The fit guides are just more detailed plans with specific fitness goals/preferences in mind.)
It’s been really amazing to hear all of initial feedback on the plans and see the check-ins on our Facebook group!
–What to eat before and after running.
–The Yeti cup. I’m pretty sure I’m the last person ever to jump on the Yeti train, but WHY did I wait so long?! My brother and his girlfriend got me one for Christmas, and I’ve been loving it for my morning Four Sigmatic coffee. It actually keeps my coffee warm the entire time. No more mom coffee (<— aka ice cold coffee that’s been reheated 14 times) for meeeeeee.
-Girls’ night at The Draw. The Draw is a cute art bistro that recently opened here in Valdosta. I’d been intrigued – I always love the “paint and sip” type events because after a glass of wine, I feel like Picasso even though my skeleton painting looks like a sad monkey – and was excited when some friends suggested giving it a try.
Win #1: they have cheeseboards with fantastic local cheeses from Thomasville, and a selection of unique wines, beers, and handcrafted cocktails
Win #2: they have stencils you can use with a light box tracer + tons of markers and pens. (No more sad monkey paintings.)
We each chose a different type of mandala and enjoyed tracing and coloring our works of art.
While it’s a great girls’ night or date night type spot, it’s also extremely kid-friendly. I’m going to take Liv back in a couple of weeks for a mama-daughter date because I think she’d love it.
Food + recipes:
Special thanks to Jessica for including my almond butter lava cakes in this Mindbodygreen article about the best gluten-free desserts. So many on this list I’d love to try!
–A soy-free vegetarian taco meat recipe.
-Healthy recipe ideas for Cinco de Mayo.
Watch, read, listen:
The Goal Digger podcast. Jenna Kutcher has accomplished some incredible things, and I really like her insight on running an online business + blog. She gives a lot of valuable tips, and I love how real and down-to-earth she seems. I also like that there isn’t a lot of “fluff.” The episodes are concise and to-the-point, so I gain some knowledge from her on short car rides while I’m out and about.
To be totally honest, I’ve been tinkering with the idea of doing a podcast for the past year or so. Would you be down for this?! Please be honest, and I’d love to hear any ideas you have or what you’d like to hear.
OMMMGGGG this version of “Come What May” gave me major chills. Aaron Tveit is just ridiculous, and I’M SO HERE for the stage version of one of my beloved movies.
We’re all on team human being.
Fashion + beauty:
Busting out the favorite sandals ever. These were a major shoe splurge last year, and I’ve been excited to bring them out of hiding. They’re extremely comfortable and match so many different summer/spring outfits when I want to add a little extra somethin’ somethin’.
-I’m definitely going to try some of the new Color Intense Beautycounter lipstick. How about a little surprise giveaway? Simply leave a comment below and I’ll pick a lucky winner to receive a new lipstick in a color of their choice + a free Beautycounter product. (I’ll announce the winner here on this post Sunday pm.)
UPDATE: The lucky winner is Maria! I just sent her an email. Please stay tuned for LOTS of amazing giveaways headed your way soon…
Happy Friday, friends!
What’s something you’re loving this week? Any fun plans this weekend? Podcast: yay or nay?
xo
Gina
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That salad look delicious!
I’d love to hear a podcast of yours! That painting place sounds fun. I’ve been meaning to try a similar place where I live. Have a nice weekend!
Yay for podcast!
Yes to podcasting!!!
I am a podcast lover and believe you would curate an awesome one.
Thanks for the giveaway, love your blog!
I would love to hear your podcast! Also, I have been dying to try the new BeautyCounter lipstick. Most other long wear lipsticks dry out my lips so I was looking forward to seeing what this new product is all about. Thank you!
Would love to hear a podcast from you! I have been enjoying the Lean Machine workouts this week. So nice to have it all planned for me and know I am working on my goals. Thank you!
Yea for summer, sandals and new lipsticks!!! While I like the idea of podcasts, I prefer to read blogs-I am not an audio learner :).
I need to finally get a Yeti cup #nomoremomcoffee
I love podcasts (they’re great for my commute to & from work). I would definitely listen. And that version of Come What May is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Love those sandals!
I would love it if you did a podcast! I’m a huge fan of podcasts and listen to something pretty much every day while getting ready in the morning, doing chores, cooking, etc. That’d be so exciting if you did one!
Yay to pod cast! I need to get a Yeti cup. I have been living off of mom coffee for the past ten years.
Ahhhh that Come What May version….chills!
Cinco de Mayo all.day.long.
I’d love to try beauty counter! Podcast sounds interesting-I would definitely give it a listen : )
I LOOVVEE those sandals but am sad they are sold out when I clicked the link! Oh well one less pair of shoes I can probably do without haha! Have a great weekend!
Totally need a new lipstick and am interested in trying one of their face oils!
Just made my first beauty counter purchase a few weeks ago and loving it so far! The rejuvenating serum is my favorite.
I have never used a beauty counter product! Would love the chance to try one out! Thank you!
I’d love to try beauty counter!
Yay to podcast! I’d be a listener!
I would love a podcast from you! I listen to Paleomg’s podcast and I think her most popular episodes are the listener questions and the Favorite Things – I think your version of these types of episodes would be so awesome!
Yay for a podcast!!! Happy Friday!
A podcast would be great!
Yes, yes, yes! Please do a podcast! I <3 podcasts and I listen constantly! I also used to volunteer for a small think tank and have recorded a few episodes – fun and super easy to do! You probably have a lot more experience on such things but I liked using Audacity.
So excited for sandal time!
So excited for sandal weather! And the Yeti is awesome! It keeps my Cold Brew cold all day long too 🙂 I’d be interested in a Podcast. I’ve started to listen to them lately and I really enjoy them!
Those shoes are GORGEOUS! And I love the podcast recommendation, as I have become a serious podcast fiend this year!
Yes to a podcast!!
I think a podcast would be great!
I would love if you did a podcast! Now that the weather is nicer where I live, I love listening to a short 20-30 minute podcast while going on a walk outside. You’d be great at hosting a podcast!
Wowza…need that lipstick!
I listen to podcasts all the time and would listen to yours!
I just jumped on the Yeti train too and love them! With a newborn at home I was constantly doing the coffee reheating game all day and the Yeti has been amazing!! Happy Friday!
Always on the hunt for a new podcast- thanks for the recommendation!
I have been dying to try Beauty Counter -thanks for the giveaway Gina 🙂
Ahhh need that lipstick! Have a great weekend!
YES YES YES to a podcast!!!
I would love to try Beauty Counter… Thanks!
Thanks for the giveaway! Sounds great!
YES to a podcast. I feel like there’s so many things you could talk about – mom life, working out, things that interest you. I love it when podcasts have two people in them, so if you have a friend who would make a good team with you, that’s an idea. Happy weekend!
I absolutely love those shoes!!!
Dying over those gladiators!
I’ve been wanting to try Beautycounter for a bit now, so this would be the perfect intro!
I want those sandals!
I love listening to podcasts and feel that you would be great at it, keeping it real with mom life which I love! Hope to try out BeautyCounter soon!
I love those sandals!!
I would love to try out some beauty counter products! I’ve been waiting until after I use up what I have to make the switch.
Love the sandals! I am also super excited about the new Beautycounter lipstick! I love the sheer for work/everyday – and I am so excited to try these when I want a bit more drama! Off to order a few ASAP 🙂
So excited to add that podcast to my listening list!