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 would count the positive affirmations 🙂 and to be thankful for the gifts I already have
I am loving my coworkers blasting friday morning music and drinking some coffee with fresh cashew milk!
i would definitely use it to count my workouts per week. It’s SO hard to get in my workouts, maintain good grades, be student body vice president, and have a social life all at the same time, so often I lose my workouts first. I have a feeling it would keep me accountable!
Loving this (almost) fall weather we are having in SD!
LOVE the bracelet. I’d use it to keep track of fruit/veggie servings for the day.
I’m loving mixed metal jewelry and this would be a great addition to my collection!
I am loving the fall weather and the change of colors. It is amazing for running.
I love that I am finally feeling healthy and fit again.
What a gorgeous bracelet!
I would use it to track the number of times I wake up with my first alarm! I KNOW I have a better day when I get up right away, but recently every morning has be been a two + snooze day.
I’m loving the Fall weather in our new state – North Carolina. I need help with tracking my water intake…or lack there of.
The concept behind the bracelet is great! I’m loving the beautiful fall weather in New England today!
I am loving today the fact that I am not in pain today.:)
Things I’m loving today: The fact that it’s Friday (!!!), I have a wine date with my Mom after work : ), and that my weekend will include fitness, football, family, and food. It’s my holy trinity (+1) of happiness.
I am loving the awesome warm weather we are having here in WA state- in OCTOBER!!!
I would count my daily water intake! Those bracelets are beautiful!
The bracelet is beautiful! I would probably count workouts in the week or positive affirmations (depending on the week!).
I’m loving that it’s Friday and I’m going to the Taste of DC festival tomorrow–so many good food trucks await me! 🙂
That bracelet is gorgeous! I’ve been looking to add some rose gold to my collection, and love the idea to use it to track water intake. 🙂
I’m loving the fall weather and crockpot applesauce, actually. Cannot get enough! Have a good weekend, girl! xoxo
I’m loving that I’m finally feeling better after a week of the flu!!! I would definitely count workouts for the week!! Xoxo
I love the idea behind those bracelets, and they are so cute! I would count moments of reflection/day. I am trying to take the time to breath and be in the moment and this would help me be more accountable.
I’m loving a good, sweaty morning yoga session!
i would use the bracelet to count strength training sessions. After training for 2 half marathons in a row and losing lots of muscle mass, I’ve recently started focusing more on resistance and weight training to build my muscle back up.
I’m so glad today is Friday! After the week I’ve had, I’d probably use the bracelet to practice gentleness towards challenging people 🙂 It’s a beautiful bracelet and a brilliant motivational tool
I am loving the changing leaves and the idea of an upcoming career change! And I’m loving getting caught up on Revenge during my short break between classes at school. 🙂 Happy weekend Gina!
I’m loving the cool, crisp fall weather here in Canada. It makes my soy latte even more enjoyable 🙂
That bracelet is gorgeous! I would definitely use it for keeping track of my water intake.
What a great idea! I’m 17 weeks pregnant so would be a nice thing to help me drink all. the. water. Thanks!
I’m loving your blog, beautiful and inspiring life! And love the giveaway. It will remind me to drink more H20!
I would definitely keep track of how many times I got up from my desk at work and stretched or walked around!
I’m loving the fall weather….boots, sweaters, and hot drinks time! 🙂
I love that a good friend of me will come home for diner tonight! With the bracelet I would count the steps I do to achieve my goals.
Have a nice weekend.
I’m loving that it is my daughter’s sixth birthday this weekend and the whole family is excited about getting together to celebrate her. I would use the bracelet to keep track of how many times I get up from my desk job during the day – trying to stop sitting for hours on end.
So pretty! I would use it to keep track of my water intake. Such a great visual reminder!
Those bracelets are beautiful! What a lovley idea. If I had one I’d use it to track how often I get up through my work day- I have been known to sit at my desk all day and I a working to break the habit.
i Would count positive thoughts… I have been struggling with sickness for awhile so counting things I am thankful for would help with giving me hope.
Awesome bracelet, Gina!
From your GREATEST FAN in IDAHO…..so grateful for you & your wisdoms-shared.
LOVING the smiles of all fellow travelers and the cuddles of my Harley-darlin’ (black lab).
Would honor the gift of the bracelet to be used for counting kegels 😀
I’d use it to count the number of times throughout the day I consciously made a healthy decision. Park a little further away, say no to the office donut, choose a vegetable over something processed. Just a beautiful reminder of the investment I’m making every minute of the day in my own body and health!
Love that idea!
I’m loving that there is no rain in the forecast for Atlanta this weekend! I would definitely use it to help break my soft drink habit. Caffeine is my crutch.
The bracelets are beautiful…what a great idea! Love your blog Gina!
I’m trying to cut down on my sugar intake — so I’d love to use the bracelet has a way to keep track of how many times a day I’m reaching for something sugary 😉
Ooooh – I’d love the bracelet to track my water intake. I’m doing pretty well on my own, but nothing like wearing a cute reminder on my wrist 🙂
Those bracelets are awesome! Brilliant idea and really cute. What I am loving about today is having family in town to help celebrate my little girl’s first birthday! And I would probably use the bracelet to track water intake it maybe to encourage me to take breaks to walk the stairs at work. Thanks!
Today I’m loving that it’s Friday and the start of Canadian Thanksgiving weekend 🙂 Lots to be thankful for today!! It’s a beautiful fall day to boot 🙂
Beautiful bracelet! A favorite for today: My husband has the day off work and we’re going on a little weekend getaway for our anniversary!
Today I’m loving my dog. I love him every day, but he’s battling double ear infections, so I’m loving him a little extra today.
Love the bracelet! What a pretty, functional idea! I am about to have my first daughter, so I would for sure use it to count feeding sessions.
Today I’m loving that its Friday and I have a wide open weekend full of relaxation and hopefully some fun fall things ahead of me.
You’ll appreciate this one — I’m loving that it’s Fleet Week in San Francisco, and I’ll being watching the Blue Angels and the airshow at a classy rooftop party on Sunday. Showing some pilot love! I’d love to win a bracelet. Oh and that Cosmo feature is major!! Yay!!!
I’m loving your Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Soup. It’s simmering in my kitchen right now to enjoy with wine + friends tonight!
I’m loving that I finally tried my first body pump class! Switched gyms to one that has it! Yippee!
I’m loving that I get to share this gorgeous fall day shopping and walking with my mom and 8-month cherub (even though he’s a snotty, teething mess).
I am loving my workouts this week!
I am recovering form being sick so it feels good to get back into my exercise groove.
I am loving the perfect fall weather! Your Home Goods picture just convinced me I must go there today to embrace fall even more 🙂
I love that I get to see Ingrid Michealson today! I love her music and can’t wait!
Way to go on that shout-out in Cosmo!
And that bracelet is such a good idea! And incredibly beautiful!
im loving fall!!! I think it’s my favorite time of year! And I’m loving that bracelet! I would definitely use it to keep track of my water intake. I know I don’t drink enough and I’ve been looking for a way to improve that.