Friday Faves + giveaway time
Hi hi! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? I hope you have a fun and relaxing one ahead! I’m catching up on some work stuff this morning, studying for IHP, and fighting the temptation to decorate for Christmas. Usually we’re a strong “honor the bird” family and wait until after Thanksgiving, but this year I have zero chill. Give me wreaths, Christmas trees, sparkly holiday baubles, and all the holly jolly. I’m 100% in the Christmas spirit and want to live.it.up.
This weekend, Pilot is getting promoted to another leadership position, so we have a ceremony tomorrow. Also, our Kleiger fam is here to celebrate!! We had an amazing dinner at Culinary Dropout with them last night.
I’m so happy to spend some time with them and enjoy adventures today with Betsy while the kiddos are at school. The Pilot’s mom gets in today, too, so it should be a great weekend with lots of family/friend time.
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love heading about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.
Friday Faves + giveaway time
Read, watch, listen:
Listen to this week’s podcast episode here with a simple nutrition hack.
An important podcast episode from the Model Health Show.
Reader comments on parenting teens.
The David Foster documentary on Netflix. Betsy told me I needed to watch it (“your boyfriend is in it”) and it blew me away. I was familiar with his background, but had no idea how many enormous hits he’s written and/or produced over the years, along with the talents he’s discovered.
Fashion + beauty:
Got this cute blazer for a steal and the quality is gorgeous. I love the way blazers look with jeans and a tank, or with a dress and Chelsea boots. I figured I’ll wear this one a lot this fall! 
I’ve had these Madewell jeans in my cart for about 2 weeks and think I’m going to go for it. This is my truce attempt between skinny jeans and the ridiculously unflattering wide leg situations. Does anyone have these? Should I go for it?
Now is the chance to get new makeup brushes if you’ve been needing them.
Fitness + good eats:
In case you’re already looking for a turkey recipe, I’ve gotchu.
Feeling in the mood for green bean casserole already.
Time for a little giveaway! My friends at EquiLife have kindly donated 5 tubs of their Daily Nutritional Support powder for 5 lucky reader friends. This is one of the 4 or so protein powders that I’ll drink, and I love that it’s packed with extra vitamins and minerals. It’s also the foundation of the 7-day detox that so many of us recently did as a community. (You can still use FITNESSISTA20 for a 20% discount on the detox!)
If you’d like to try out the DNS powder, simply leave a comment below with something you’re looking forward to this weekend. I’ll pick the lucky winners on Monday at midnight PST and announce here on Tuesday morning. Ready, set, go!
xoxo
Gina
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Small group Sunday night!!
Pumpkin patch!
My husband and I are taking the kids up to the mountains to spend the night and go hiking. Loving our fall weather and all the colors and being outdoors is my favorite place!
Shopping with my best friend!
A long run and homemade donuts!!
A long bike ride with the family!
Campfire with friends on Saturday night!
A nap!
I’m playing in a tennis tournament this weekend 🙂
I’m excited for football and a nice, relaxing weekend with the fam! It’ll be the last one for awhile with the holidays coming up so we are planning to soak it all in. 😉
Cleaning out the garage. That counts, right?
Watching my daughter play in the championship game for soccer. Have loved watching how much she’s improved and learned so much about herself
madewell runs really big– i think their 23 is similar to a 25-26 in other brands— just something to be aware of!
Oh wow- thanks for the heads up! We have a store here so maybe I’ll go try them on in person
Final official soccer game on Saturday and a pig roast with a performance by the Dad Band on Sunday.
I am looking forward to some chill time with my family this weekend after a long week. We also have a birthday party to go to with extended family which is always a good time!
I’ve been sick for what seems like 2 weeks at this point so I’m looking forward to a nice long hike in the fresh air now that I’m feeling better. 🙂
Running the NYC marathon!
My hubby being home after a long few weeks away!
I am looking forward to my nephews confirmation!
I’m looking forward to unseasonable 70 degree MI weather!
Celebrating my first born’s 10th birthday!!
I’m looking forward to heading to NYC with my mom tomorrow and its going to be above 70 degrees!
I’m looking forward to wine night with my girl friends tonight. Have a great weekend, Gina!
I’m looking forward to a beautiful, sunny weekend before it starts getting cold!
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Putting up Christmas Decorations 🙂
Looking forward to spending time with family and friends 🙂
Looking forward to an evening yoga class, a long overdue session for me 🙂
Dinner w/ friends Sat. night
Hiking!
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The weather has finally cooled down in Arizona – my husband and I are going to go hiking this weekend. So excited!
Getting ready for friends to visit!!
Getting out for a hike!
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Looking forward to getting ready for my daughter’s 7th birthday and making soup!
Movie night with family
LOVED your podcast episode this week also!!
I have those jeans! I love them. Super flattering because they’re fitted in hips & thighs but love the kick at the bottom. Definitely go for it!! 🙂
Hiking with 2 friends I haven’t seen in a long time!
Walks with my dog, a movie with my husband and son!
Coming home from my business trip and snuggling my family!
Started a new job that involves weekends and looking forward to a rare Saturday off with temperatures in the 70s in November!
I homeschool my kids so I’m looking forward to a few days off from school! And getting our winter clothes out of the bins.
Teaching jazzercise and going to a local farmers market.
I’m looking forward to a rainy Saturday with zero on the schedule for me.
Visiting the World Apostolate of Fatima for the first time!
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I’m looking forward to spending a chill birthday weekend with my littles! 🙂
Also, I meant to as if your blazer is the khaki color? That’s what it linked to, but yours looks lighter. It is so cute!!
As always, I’m looking forward to sleeping in this weekend!
Not working! I’m a pediatric RN at a manor hospital in Boston, and if you’ve been following the news, it’s March 2020 all over again-except this time with sick kids. Work is so scary and stressful right now. Excited to enjoy some beautiful weather with my Own kids!