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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Cinco de Mayo falls on derby day this year – add some mint juleps to your celebration!
I have wanted to try beauty counter for awhile now, what a fun giveaway!
Yes to a podcast! 🙂
Yes to a podcast! Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo festivities this weekend.
That song is AMAZING!
I would love it if you did a Podcast! I recently hopped into the Podcast world and have been loving it for drives to/from work. Also, thanks for the giveaway! I think 2 years ago you ran a Black Friday/Holiday special – buy one bar charcoal face wash soap get one free, and my second one is starting to slowly shrink its way down. I’ve been thinking of revisiting their site to see what else they might have. Happy Friday!
I really enjoy these Friday round-ups. I have my breakfast, cup of coffee and surf the links you share. Podcast? It’s a lot of work and you already have a ton on your plate.
This weekend is my bachelorette party! 🙂
I would love to try out the new Beautycounter lipstick…I’ve been looking for a good, non-toxic lipstick for a long time!
I know nothing of putting together a podcast, but I love listening to them! Hope you have a great weekend!
Those sandals are killer! And I’ve never tried beautycounter, but have heard so many good things about their products
Just getting into Beauty Counter and I so far love the Brightening oil and dew skin tinted moisturizer.
Love love love those sandals – serious envy!
I’ve been eyeing their lipsticks!! Happy Friday
All of our belongings were delivered yesterday and now I’m able to start my workout plan!!
Gosh I love those sandals! Not in my budget at the moment, but I swoooon every time I see them. Have al ovel ey weekend.
I’ve been wanting to try Beauty Counter products!
Love those sandals.
I love your friday faves:) + sneaky stuff:) TGIF!
Yes to them podcast!
Yes yes yes to the podcast! They are saving my life in the car and I would love to hear your thoughts on fitness and life as I drive 🙂
Have a great weekend! 🙂
I haven’t gotten into podcasts yet. I prefer to listen to music when I’m driving and that’s really the only time I’d have to listen. And I’m the person who doesn’t use music at the gym and if I’m working out at home I watch Netflix.
That meatless taco recipe looks like the jam! Too bad my husband hates cauliflower and walnuts I’ve never tried beauty counter products but it’d be nice to use safer makeup
I would love to try any Beautycounter product. The company sounds amazing. I reading your blog. While I haven’t gotten on the podcast train I think you would be great if you decide to do it. Have a great weekend!
That should have been “I enjoy reading your blog”
Aaron Tveit gave me ALL THE CHILLS! I really want to try to go to Boston and see the show!
I’ve been longing for some of that new lipstick!
Yes to the podcast!
I’ve tried Beauty counter oil and mask and tint. Wouldn’t really think to try their lipstick without a push 😉 Could be fun!
I would love to try the beautycounter lipstick. I’ve yet to try any of their products but I’ve heard great reviews
I want to try these new BC lipsticks!
Yay for podcasts! I love listening to them while I walk or while I am driving!
Looking forward to my first visit to the beach this season! So ready for some sea salt, fresh air, and sunshine!
Yes to starting a podcast! I love watching your insta stories and think you have a great voice so a podcast would be awesome.
I have a beautycounter lip sheer and loveeee it so I’d love to try their lipstick!
Love your sneaky giveaways! I’m hiding upstairs at my house at the moment and feeling guilty because my kitchen is being demo’ed and I don’t know how to help or be out of the way! Eek
I’ve been dying to try some beauty counter products and love the look of these lipsticks!
Love the new intense colors and formula!
Those sandals are beautiful!!
I’m about to start commuting to work and would love a podcast! Yes please!
I have been looking at trying beauty counter for a while. Also just started using W3ll people!
Yes to the podcast! I like those that are 20-30 minutes so I can knock them out in one commute. Great idea 🙂
I would totally listen to a podcast! And thanks for the giveaway – I’d love to try BC lipstick!
I would listen to your podcast!
This lipstick looks amazinggg
I can’t wait to see Aaron Tveit in Moulin Rouge!!
I’m loving the spring weather! <3 and those sandals are amazing!
Definitely looking for a new Spring lipstick color!
I would listen in if you did a podcast!
I would LOVE if you did a podcast! I listen to podcasts much more than I do music… 🙂
Something I’m loving this weekend- the WEATHER! It’s been glorious. Happy weekend 🙂
Oh, I’d love to try Beautycounter lipstick! I’m trying to switch to clean beauty products and have been doing a lot of research on the different brands.
Have you seen the @pleasehatethesethings instgram account? It’s HYSTERICAL- and the opposite of the pinterest home trend article you linked *crylaughemoji*