Friday Faves
Hey hey! Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had an amazing week. It was a quick and busy one over here, and I’m looking forward to relaxing a bit this weekend and enjoying a couple of slow mornings after the back-to-school rush. I’m catching a barre class, subbing a class, P starts ballet/tap, and we’re meeting up with some friends for dinner. Can’t wait!
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves fiesta over here. This is where I share some of my fave things from the week and always love hearing about your faves, too. Please shout out something that’s making you smile in the comments section if you’d like to join in the fun.
Life/random:
First Day of School! Kiddos everywhere are meeting their new teachers and running around with school friends friends, while mamas everywhere are high-fiving each other and whispering, “We made it.”
I had the best summer ever with the girls and feel like each year is even more fun. At the same time, I crave routine, and feel excited to settle down a bit after lots of instability this spring/summer. It’s also glorious to know I’ll have blocks of time to crush work stuff each day so I don’t have anything hanging over my head at night.
Madre brought over donuts for the usual First Day of School tradition. (My nana used to always surprise us with donuts before our first day of school!)
We took pics outside:
(P’s dress // Liv’s dress // both backpacks and lunch bags from Pottery Barn kids)
and did the drop-off fun.
After drop-off, I met up with some new mama friends for mimosas and breakfast at Gavi. It was perfection. Thankfully, the girls both had amazing days and talked a mile a minute when I picked them up.
Bose noise-canceling headphones. The Pilot and I each got a pair of these during the Amazon Prime sale, and we’re equally obsessed. I love using them to work – I’ll play the Chill Hits station on Spotify – and when I take them off, I feel like I’m assaulted by noise. They work insanely well and I can’t wait to use them for air travel next month.
Fashion + beauty:
Beautycounter is having a CRAZY AWESOME sale. Everything on the site is 20% off! They’ve never done this before, and it’s such a perfect opportunity to try out some products if you’ve been curious about this incredible line.
Here are my current top 5 faves:
- Lipgloss! You will never find me without a Beautycounter lipgloss in my purse. They’re not sticky, smell lovely (with the lightest hint of real vanilla) and completely nontoxic. We essentially eat our lipgloss (ew, but true) and I like to know mine’s made with the safest possible ingredients.
- Face oil. Their face oil is so luxurious and really makes a difference in my skin’s texture and shine. I like to mix it with the Dew Skin, or put it on at night after moisturizing.
- Cleansing Balm is the bomb! This is a best selling, multi purpose balm, that will last you forever!! It’s a cleanser (think oil cleansing), makeup remover, overnight mask and so much more!! It leaves your face feeling super clean and soft.
- Charcoal Balancing Mask – clay mask that balances the skin by absorbing excess oil, draws out impurities and reduces the size of pores.
- Dew Skin is a lightly tinted moisturizer with SPF 20. This is my face sunscreen that also provides moisture and a bit of color. This also won Allure’s Best of Beauty!
Fitness + recipes:
-Summer Shape Up starts this Monday! I’ll be sending all the info to newsletter subscribers later today, and will post the sign-up here on the blog on Monday. Can’t wait to hit these next 4 weeks hard! I have tons of workouts and lots of new meal ideas headed your way.
– Core and leg burning workout.
– Pros and cons of joining Equinox.
– 10-minute outer thigh workout.
Read, watch, listen:
Loved reading all of this and the comments section is fantastic.
I’m going to start doing everything functionally.
Check out this week’s episode of the podcast about healing mushrooms!
Have a happy Friday and I’ll see ya soon.
xoxo
Gina
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Random question. Are the girls hair pieces ponytail holders or bows or what are they? They are super cute.
Glad to hear they had a fun first day. Our girls start 1st grade and Preschool right after Labor Day.
I saw your Instastories last night about the Beautycounter sale and that was the push I needed to finally order a couple of things! I’ve been wanting to try it forever and am almost out of my current tinted moisturizer, so I ordered the Dew Skin (I’m hoping I picked the right shade for my skintone! I went with No. 2) and Countermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream (my skin has been pretty dry, even during the summer, so I’m hoping this helps). Can’t wait to try it! And I’m so excited for SSU!! I need it!! Have a great weekend 🙂
YAY about Summer Shape UP! I totally forgot about it this year and am PUMPED
What kind of things do you pack for school lunches? I am terrible at coming up with ideas.
excited for ssu!!! your little sweethearts are adorable!!!
Ginaaaaa…..I tried jalapenos on my popcorn…then upgraded my life to sriracha drizzled on my popcorn…life changing!!!
I’m also loving the Apothic Inferno…I know you like Apothic…so good. I also love the Apothic white with fresh raspberries in the glass…soo good!
Lastly…SSU is rt on time…I need the motivation rt now.
Happy Friday girl…sending you a vitual “Back to School Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita”… hahaha!
Back to school is always bittersweet…sad that summers over and our crazy adventures will take a back seat to school but looking forward to a predictable routine for sure! Have a great weekend!!!
Oh, and I can’t wait for SSU!!! Thanks for putting it together…I always look forward to your shape ups 🙂
Can’t believe school is already back in session! I’m excited for SSU!
We have been sooooooo out of the routine all summer. Super excited to get back at it. Can’t wait to jump into the SSU!
What a sweet picture of the girls
Look forward to starting the SSU!
Love having a routine! Fall always feels like a time to restart!
Excited for SSU!
Love your blog!!! 🙂
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Hurray for Friday’s! Love the girls backpacks.
Looking forward to SSU!
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I can’t believe how big the girls are getting!!
Happy weekend! Love the girls outfits!
Can’t wait for the SSU!
Summer shape up came at just the right time!! I was looking for something jumpstart my gym routine!
Can’t wait for the ssu to start!
I love the shape ups! The workouts aren’t overwhelming like some online programs can be.
Also — you have some of the prettiest kids! Watch out teenage years
So excited for SSU. Seriously is a great time for me after coming back from all the summer travel. Need to get back into a good solid routine.
Yay for Fridays!! Can’t believe it’s already back to school time here in AZ. Your girls are adorable and look ready tot ankle the new school year!
Extra grateful for you putting together this year’s SSU! Thank you – You are amazing and such an inspiration 🙂
So excited for SSU! I NEED this bad.
The girls dresses are so cute! Yay for back to school I’m really looking forward to getting back to a routine!
I can’t believe how grown up Liv looks!
We have had an unusually warm summer in my neck of woods and I am happy the Summer Shape-Up is now that it is cooler outside. This is exactly what I need to get back into workout routine. Thanks for providing free workouts!
Excited for SSU!
Excited about SSU! Just thinking the other day how I needed to switch things up a bit 🙂
Looking forward to summer shape up! 🙂
Thank you for all the hard work you put into it 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try BC Dew Skin. I currently use a Nars one but want something more natural. 🙂
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Love your blog! The girls look so cute in their outfits! I have 2 daughters as well:)
Looking forward to another round of SSU!
Can’t wait for a summer Shape up and with kodsngoing back to school Monday is actually the perfect time to start!
I am super excited for Summer ShapeUp! I love your workouts!:)
Omg how is it back to school time already? I’m so glad my LO doesn’t go back until Sept 6.. still so much to do this summer and so little time! Love their backpacks btw!
SSU (and WSU) are two of my favourite times of year. I even have the song from the Staples commercial (is it really that commercial?) in my head.
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for your “tips and tricks” every week; I seriously need the guidance! So excited to start this summer plan
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Super excited for the SSU!
Thank you for the beauty counter tip! My friends and I were just talking about trying some stuff, so I’ll share your post!
I know SSU is a little late this year, but it’s the perfect timing for me!
So excited for summer shape up!
My daughter started school on Friday, and while I’m happy to be getting back into a routine, I’m gonna miss all the fun we had! Like you, this was our best summer (5 and 2 year old girls) and I kinda can’t wait for next summer hahah 🙂