Friday Faves (+ little giveaway)
Hi friends! THE WEEKEND IS HERE. I’m so ready for it. Anything fun happening?
Congrats to the winners of our huge Bitsy’s giveaway!
Grand prize – Steph Michelle
Runners Up-
Jill K.
Amie
Sara M.
Kristen
Shannon W.
Sarah S.
Marie
Holly B.
Morgan
Amanda
Laura
Shannon B.
Audra D.
Mindy
Donna R.
Mackenzie G.
Ellen
Vicki L.
Kristin G.
Masala Girl
All winners have been emailed.
Thank you so much for all of the beautiful anniversary wishes. We appreciate them so much!
(Piic from our date night. I like how the server captured the awesome full moon in there.)
We celebrated a night early, and had dinner at Coasterra. It’s a Cohn restaurant (they own our favorite place, Bo-Beau Kitchen), and is located right on the harbor, which a magnificent view of downtown, the ocean, and the sparkling Coronado bridge. The atmosphere alone was incredible. Coasterra features modern Mexican food, so of course, we had margaritas, chips and tableside guacamole.
We also shared an ahi tuna tostada, which was overflowing with fresh tuna.
For my entree, I had a vegetarian enchilada and tostada combo. To be totally honest, the food was pretty meh. It was good, but nothing memorable or extraordinary. The atmosphere, drinks, and dessert are worth a trip if you’re in San Diego.
This is the butter cake, and it 100% made up for the mediocre entrees. It was basically a buttery cookie cake, with ice cream and caramel. LIKE A CAKER VERSION OF A PIZOOKIE <— worth yelling about
Yes yes yes.
I think that cake is a perfect way to kick off the weekly Friday Faves party, where I share some faves from the week and around the web. Be sure to stick around for the end of this post and enter a little giveaway for me to youuuuuu.
Food finds!
I was excited to try out a couple of new things this week from Trader Joe’s and loved them both.
The first one is this egg white protein powder.
It’s only egg whites! This is awesome because I’ve been doing goat whey mixed with Shakeology (because goat whey tastes so goaty but has higher protein content) and this powder is nearly tasteless. It doesn’t smell great because you know, eggs, but it tastes totally fine. It’s an easy way to amp up the protein content in oats, smoothies, and baked goodies.
Speaking of oats, I was also stoked about this find.. It’s just a mix of chia, oats, quinoa, flax, and amaranth, and has zero sugar.
Pretty awesome stats, too.
This backpack has been a game changer. I wanted something hands-free when I’m out with the girls, and it’s been an awesome impromptu diaper bag. It also fits my laptop and planner nicely, which makes it perfect for travel.
10 workouts to try when you’re bored at the gym.
Why your legs shake in barre class. (Tip: if you’re sleep-deprived, short on nutritions, or dehydrated, they are more likely to shake.)
I want this frosé right now. I mean after 5pm.
Things that don’t make sense to Type A people.
Adding these to the reading list.
Right now, it’s just about surviving. The part about the chart on the floor and the baby eating it made me laugh out loud. #reallife
P’s new jammies.
LOVE the bold red off-shoulder dress.
I was so excited to see my friend Jess on this list!!
The revamped membership program! Beautycounter just updated their membership program and are offering an amazing free gift if you sign up. It’s $25, and you get perks throughout the year like product credits and free shipping (orders over $100). If you sign up before the 31st, you will get a free travel set! It’s valued at $49, so that alone makes it an incredible deal.
I’ll pick 3 commenters from today’s post to receive free memberships and travel sets. If the winners are already Band of Beauty members, I’ll send a Charcoal Mask ($45) instead. 🙂
Simply enter by leaving a comment below with something you’re loving this week! I’ll announce the three lucky winners on Monday morning.
Happy Fri-YAY. <3
xoxo
Gina
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My kiddo is going to spend the weekend with his grandparents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Week I am loving my son asking me to be his buddy <3
I’m loving that we might be getting a puppy this weekend!!!!!!
Loving Skinnytaste’s recipe for enchilada spaghetti squash boats! I made red chile (I’m from Santa Fe) and also added pinto beans. Amazing!
I am enjoying the beautiful summer weather that allows for long walks after dinner! Happy Anniversary!!
Anniversaries! It’s our 10th, and my parents’ 50th!
I’ve been loving the beautiful days here in Jackson Hole! 75 and perfect for outdoor concerts!
I’m loving hot yoga this week!
Love the article about the things type A people don’t understand!
I am loving Starbucks Shaken Iced teas right now!!!
I am loving the cooler weather we have had this week in Texas!
That cake does look delicious!
I’m loving that it’s the weekend! I wrote a certification exam for group fitness last night, which has meant a ton of studying the last few weeks. I think I did well so I’m going to enjoy a study free weekend.
I’m loving that it’s Friday and I’ve got zero plans this weekend!!
My 9 mo old has struggled with food allergies & intolerances so I’ve taken so much out of my own diet to help him out – no dairy, soy, eggs or nuts. This week I got the go-ahead to add non-peanut nuts back in. I’ve never been more excited for almond butter!
Online grocery ordering. Our local supermarket chain offers free online grocery orders. Submit your orders and pay online; they shop and you just swing by and pick it up.
I love that the weather has cooled down, if only for a while!
I’m loving having friends over for a BBQ this weekend!
I am loving the fact that I made it to my early morning outside group fitness classes this week. I loved every minute of arm sweat,90% humidity and beautiful sunrises! So good for the soul!!! OX – Gina (from Mass)
I’m loving that my dad is in town on work (we live an hour north of San Diego and he in Ohio) this week, which my four kids love! Plus that means a possible date night (or day?!?!) for the hubs and me!! Yay!!
Kids are back to school, yay!
I just got an instant pot this week. I’m still learning how to use it, but I think it’s love.
I’m loving hot yoga & the refreshing peppermint oil the instructor puts on our temples after class!!
I am loving 8 years with my husband and celebrating tomorrow night at our favorite restaurant.
I’m loving that as an early birthday treat I signed myself up for pure barre classes for the next month starting Monday! It’s time to get back to it.
I have got to be honest, I am loving BeautyCounter right now! Also my husband has been building a deck in our back yard for the past month while on paternity leave and I am loving that it will be done this weekend!!!!!
This week, I’m loving the fact that I went to Disneyland for the first time!! I’m 30 and I loved it so I can only imagine how it must feel for little kiddos!
Happy Anniversary! Great picture. I am loving that it is Friday, and I get to spend time with Scott this weekend.
i’m loving my collagen peptide supplements i recently invested in from vital proteins this week!
I’m loving the bottle of Chardonnay that I’m gonna enjoy drinking in T-minus 3 hours! Cheers
I’m loving the cooler weather we’ve had this week!
I’m loving being healthy after my WLS in March.
I am so excited! I just placed my first order for the body wash and body butter! Emailed you the confirmation!
Back to school excitement
New Crossfit shoes for my birthday!
I’m loving the triumphant feeling of being done with my first week of my new (dream) job as an elementary librarian. I did it!!! And I am so excited to keep going.
I’m loving lifting at the gym with my hubby. It is such a fun way to spend extra time together. 🙂
Texas had a major cool front this week. We went from highs of 105 to highs of 80. Ive loved the taste of fall and days at the park with my boys.
I’m loving the looks of that margarita yo posted!
I am loving the moderate weather this week in Colorado… it’s been in the 90’s all month and it’s finally in the 80’s this week. So nice! Plus, my zucchini plant FINALLY has a zucchini growing! All summer it’s produced flowers but nothing else. I think it’s been too hot.
Going to NY to celebrate a friend’s bridal shower!
I’m loving (and simultaneously hating) all the Seattle sunshine!
I finally made my way back to the Barre and love it!
I am loving my Panera Rewards card this week. Somehow I got a free bagel every day this month as a reward and I have used it every single day. I also got 3$ off any salad so I got to try one for a really cheap price. It’s pretty awesome!
I started back to work (special education teacher) and I am really excited about the new school year!
I’m loving my husband seriously upping his game in the dinner department: he stole my ‘Against All Grain’ & ‘Paleo Cookbook’ and made some amazing eats! Roasted brussel sprouts with diced apples & bacon; street fish tacos; parsnip noodles! Parsnip noodles! The gauntlet has been thrown down for my turn to cook next week 🙂
I’m loving that it is simply the weekend. I need a day to sleep in 😉
School starts next week, so I’m loving that this weekend we are going to only do fun things! Real life starts again next week. Boo.
I am loving yoga this week! I made it to two much- needed practices this week ( usually I can only make it to one). It always helps with my mindfulness and stress.
I am loving my family who loves me unconditionally
I’m loving that I get to sleep in tomorrow after a busy week!