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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would love a podcast!
We’re having a Cinco de Derby party so I’m looking forward to margaritas and mint juleps!
Yes on the Podcast! Would love to try the Beautycounter lipstick.
have a great weekend!
Thanks for the giveaway! Happy weekend!
I could use a new lipstick!
I’ve been dying to try Beautycounter!
Yes yes yes to a podcast please!
I’ve been dying to try something from Beautycounter.
Podcast, please! Also, the yeti is great for avoiding mom coffee! Have fun at the baby shower!
I love surprise giveaways and I love Beautycounter!
A podcast would be fun! I’d listen for sure.
Love Beauty Counter! Yes to a podcast!
Yes to that lipstick and yes to the podcast.
Yes times a thousand to the podcast!!!! Have a great weekend!! I love the sneaky giveaway too 🙂
Those almond butter lava cakes look ah-mazing! I’m adding them to my “Must Bake” list! Thanks for sharing!
Yes for a podcast!!
YES to Podcast girl!
I love podcasts! I listen to them while I’m driving the kiddos around and waiting in the ever fun carline
I’d love to try something beautycounter. I’m so skeptical of the hype, but also open to it 🙂
I’ve heard so many good things about beautycounter, trying the charcoal mask this weekend!
Yes on the podcast. Would love to try a Beautycounter lipstick.
Yes to all! I’m definitely planning to drink a margarita at some point!
Yes on the podcast!! I would love to have a new lipcolor from Beautycounter!!
Love podcasts! The NY Times daily is really great
I’ve always been curious about BeautyCounter stuff! As for the podcast, I would hate for it to come at the expense of the blog — not that I think you’d really allow that to happen, but still. I am much more faithful to your blog than any podcast (though that could be that because any time I’m in the car I’m listening to music and practicing for classes in my head — I know you get that!).
I love podcasts!
I have never tried any beauty counter products!
I would love a podcast! but echo some of the above comments about the blog. Yours is the only one I follow and I love it! I even gave people your website as one of my favorite things in a favorite things gift exchange at Christmas, long with a chapstick and magazine (the dollar limit was $7 so I got creative).
Those sandals are gorgeous! And so excited about the new lipsticks. Have a beautiful weekend 🙂
Hurray! A give away!
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend! Sometimes it’s nice to not be over-scheduled!
Yes to the podcast! You have a lot to share! Those lipsticks look amazing!
Stuck in a workout rut. The Fitnessita guides sound like my jam!
A podcast would be lots of fun. The sandals – love!!! Although my dogs are not at all in sandal-mode. heh heh. Hope to win the priiiiiizeee!! XO from San Diego
I’d love to say yes to a podcast, but I’m terrible at actually listening to them. I have be in a certain mood for them and audio books and, since I mostly listen in my car, I usually pick music instead. I would love the lipstick though!
You should definitely do a podcast!!!
I’m a podcast junkie – so I would love to hear one from you!
Definitely do a podcast!
I like lipstick
I like podcasts
Omg I don’t know where I’ve been but I literally just listened to my first podcast this week during a run and now am obsessed with finding new ones to listen to so YES I’d LOVE a fitnessista podcast!
would love to try beautycounter!
i have yet to listen to a podcast…I feel like I’m the only one.
I’ve never tried Beautycounter! I’m running a half on Sunday and my daughter is doing her first race tomorrow.
I would love to try a beauty counter lipstick! I’ve akeays wanted to try this product and I’ve been looking for new lipstick!
Still haven’t tried Beautycounter makeup but would like to! Love the rockstuds!
I’ve been wanting to try Beautycounter, this would be so great!
Would love a podcast!
So fun! I’ve heard so many great things about Beautycounter! Also, always on the lookout for another good podcast. Excited to check it out!
I love your Friday faves posts and I look forward to them every week!
Omg I haven’t tried any beautycounter products but I hear they’re amazing!
Been dying to try BeautyCounter forever and just haven’t known what to start with!
I would love a new lipstick!