Friday Faves (+ a giveaway)
Hi! TGIF. Hope you’ve had a wonderful week and have some fun plans to look forward to this weekend! We have a couple of fun things in the works, and I’m so excited to see Gone Girl this weekend. I know it probably won’t live up to the book, but… Ben Affleck.
Some faves from the week and around the web:
Fall centerpieces! Even though it was 90 degrees while I put this one together, it felt so right. I got everything at Home Goods; love the leaves, and love that it isn’t too Halloween-y and can stick around until Thanksgiving.
This sign at an Ocean Beach flower shop. Pretty clever marketing 😉
We have figs in the yard! I was a little apprehensive about eating them -it all comes back to childhood trauma from when I ate mushrooms growing outside. It was not a good experience for anyone- but they are delicious.
La Jolla adventures with my favorites.
Quotes from the wisdom wall:
How to determine blood test results. So helpful!!
What weightlifting for 20 minutes does for your brain.
An amazing feature from Cosmopolitan. Thank you so much for including me <3
All about that upright bass. SO GOOD.
Easy reminders to get in your workout.
Count me healthy bracelets. I was so excited when Chelsea Charles reached out to me about these awesome bracelets. I mean, my permanent marker on the water bottle trick worked to count my water intake, but this is a little more fun. 😉
These gorgeous bracelets can be used to count anything you’d like to track. Some ideas: water intake, weekly workouts, nursing or pumping sessions for mamas, words of kindness, or positive thoughts. They can also be a helpful technique for those who are looking to break habits, such as cigarette smoking (by counting how many days you’ve gone without), or reducing artificial sweeteners. All you do is slide is the little beads from side to side.
Wearing it throughout the day is also a beautiful visual reminder of your goals. I love how well-constructed the bracelets are; while dainty, they’re extremely durable.
Chelsea Charles kindly sent me two bracelets: one for me, and one for one of you. The rose gold Tri-color bracelet I have to give away is valued at $105, and since it’s in my possession, you never know what will make it’s way into the winner’s goodie mail. (I’ve been known to put in fun beauty products, homemade cookies, snacks and treats.)
If you’d like to enter, just leave a comment with something you’re loving today, or something you’d count via your new bracelet 🙂
Happy Friday!
xoxo
Gina
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I’m loving that I made my morning workout (5:30am!) five days in a row!
I’m loving that I managed to wake up when my first alarm went off, and I managed to work out before work. And now it’s blue-skied and the weekend is almost here!
I’m loving fall runs, the weather is perfect. I’d use the bracelet to count my miles for the week!
I’m loving that the weekend is here! That bracelet is so beautiful!
Today I’m loving the fact that I’m headed from Cali to Hawaii tomorrow for a MUCH needed vacay!!
I am loving that we get to go meet our new family member tomorrow, our puppy. We don’t get to bring her home for a few more weeks but we get to choose which one is right for us!
Loving my Friday evening with my hubby, resting up for 16 miles tomorrow.
I’m loving my aunt’s new puppy! I’d love to count servings of fruits and veggies.
Love catching up on my grading so tomorrow I can work out and then relax!
I’d use it to reduce artificial sweeteners!
I’m loving my mom visiting from out of state to see my son, her first grandchild 🙂
I’m loving my truly great and incredibly skilled co workers today – may be weird, yes, but I’ve spent over 12 hours with them today because of multiple events and no ones complaining. I’m lucky! 🙂
I’m loving the fact that I have a race tomorrow!
I’d love to track days of eating clean (not perfect, but healthy!)…these are gorgeous and a great visual reminder
I think the bracelet is genius! I would probably use it to track days of meditation…
I am loving baby snuggles from my 7 month old baby boy!
I would count days without coffee. It’s become an addiction for me and I would love to break the habit!
I am loving this fall hoodie weather! And cuddling with my little 🙂
I’m loving that I’m going camping tomorrow!
I’m countig days of activity in a row!
I’m loving fall! It’s finally under 90 degrees in Phoenix! I would count how healthy choices made throughout the day..I’m trying to get in shape before my birthday and this might help!
Loving spending time with my family today.
The bracelet would be a wonderful reminder to count positive thoughts during stressful times 🙂
loving… family time!
I am loving that this weekend my husband is off work and my siblings are coming into town to celebrate my mom’s birthday and my middle son’s 4th birthday. I love spending time with my family! 🙂
Loving the amazing beautiful colors of fall in Colorado today. The gold of the cottonwoods, snow on the high mountains, still vibrant greens from our unusually wet summer. As I drove home tonight I thought the foothills looked stunning.
So many choices of things to count with the bracelet. Water was the first thing that comes to mind, but I think I’d go with making a point of giving positive encouraging thoughts to others.
I am so terrible about keeping track of my water intake. I would love to use this bracelet to help me keep track! It’s beautiful!
The bracelet is gorgeous! I would use it to keep track of my water intake. I always lose track during the day.
I’m loving that I’m trying crossfit for the first time in the morning!
I would definitely count weekly workouts. I’m coming back from an injury and it’s been hard to stay motivated. This cute bracelet sure would help!
I would definitely count my workouts! I have been really unmotivated lately and it’s been really getting me down! I think this bracelet is a great way to really visualize my goals without having to tell the world what I’m trying to do!
Today I’m loving Fall (Beautiful colors, crisp mornings and evenings… And everything pumpkin!)
I think I would count things that I was able to let go of, such as self-criticism, negativity, etc. and replace with something positive.
I’m loving Fall Break! I would use the bracelet to remember to drink enough water through the day.
loving my early bedtime after a long long week!!
I’d love to use the bracelet to count my blessings!
I’m loving that it is Friday night and I now have two days to spend with the fam!
Love the bracelet! It would be great to track workouts!
I’m loving new opportunities. I got a promotion at work, and I’m excited to show what I can do.
Tonight I am grateful for fall weather, sitting outside with a fire and wine, and cozy scarves. Winter in Chicago always happens too early!
I’m loving that I’m heading to Chicago tomorrow for the marathon!
I’d use the bracelet to track water intake and sleep – two things I don’t think I’m getting enough of!
I am loving yoga now more than ever! At 23 weeks pregnant my cardio has slowed down, but loving yoga! The bracelet is beautiful and I would use it to count my workouts now & nursing sessions when the baby arrives!! Enjoy Gone Girl!!
I loving my early morning runs! Thanks for a fun giveaway!!
I’m loving babysitting my sweet, 10 month old grandbaby, Emma, while her parents have a much needed dinner out. I’d use the bracelet to count positive thoughts. It would be a great reminder to crush negativity.
I love fall! Its perfect sweater weather, my mums are blooming and pumpkin everything!
I love love love those bracelets. Gone Girl was terrifying! I am now afraid of everyone lol I love the idea of counting your successes! I made myself a sticker chart to show how many days, weeks, months, I can go without soda. These would be much cuter (and age appropriate 🙂
I Would wear it to remember to count the things I am grateful for each day.
I’m loving that it finally feels like Fall!! Yay for sweaters and boots and pumpkin everything!
today I’m loving sunshine and fresh fruit
I’m loving soaking up the sunshine with my husband and babies because it is finally the freakin’ weekend! Huzzah!!
I would love the bracelet for a million healthy reasons, number one being tracking breastfeeding my bonnie baby boy xx
I’m doing the long-distance thing with my boyfriend, so I’m loving the chance to FaceTime with him on the weekends. Not quite the same as being by his side, but it always leaves me smiling 🙂 <3
oh! i love that bracelet! so pretty! i would definitely use it to count water intake since that is an ongoing struggle for me! 🙂
i’ve been loving candles! one of my favorites all year round is the capri blue volcano candle from anthropologie. ugh.. that scent. you just can’t beat it. i’m about to break into some fall scents next… can’t wait!
love these friday faves posts of yours! 🙂