Until then, let’s move along and dive into your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday blog post where we all share a little bit about the little things that make us smile every week. As always, I’d love to hear about something you’re loving in the comments section of this post!
Have a terrific weekend, my friends!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Bloodline
Ryan and I are slowly making our way through season one of Bloodline on Netflix and this show is STRESSING me out in a way that I somehow absolutely love. We haven’t been this into a show together since House of Cards and it’s a serious winner! I remember a bunch of you recommended it to me to check out after I had Chase and was glued to the couch nursing every 2.5 seconds and I’m just sorry it took me almost a year to hop on the Bloodline bandwagon. It’s intense!
- Club Dance Party + Club/Dance Radio Pandora Stations
Add these stations to my list of best Pandora workout music stations! One of the trainers at Burn Boot Camp blasted these two stations during a morning workout this week and I liked the music so much that I had to ask her about it after class. She told me that the music she used was a combination of Pandora’s Club Dance Party Radio and Club/Dance Radio (<— not a typo… these really are two separate stations with names that are very similar) and I’ve been loving them! They’re both very upbeat, happy and and energizing! Perfect music motivation during a sweaty workout!
If you love buffalo chicken wings, please do yourself a big favor and grab a bag of this chicken jerky! It is bursting with buffalo flavor and satisfies my craving for something salty and slightly spicy in the afternoon in a way that also provides a nice punch of protein. I can easily eat a whole bag in one sitting and absolutely love it.
- Etsy Sign from Laurel
Chase’s first birthday present arrived in the mail earlier this week and it was such a sweet and thoughtful gift! My BFF Laurel sent him the cutest sign from Etsy and I’m pretty sure the mix of emotions I feel surrounding Chase’s first birthday can properly be summed up by the saying she chose. (I also love the fact that’s she picked a sign that perfectly matches Chase’s nursery!) Watching Chase grow up and seeing him enter a new phase of mobility, curiosity and excitement is so much fun but I seriously cannot believe my baby boy is closer to a toddler than a baby these days… Someone hold me!
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
It’s heeere! I follow a handful of fashion blogs and a few years ago, I realized that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is where it’s at when it comes to scoring on-trend items for a sweet discount. I now look forward to shopping the sale every year and am trying to hold back from purchasing a bunch of things! (I am currently dying over these black and white rose-print Nikes sneakers. Ah!)
I actually really like to use the sale to pick out gifts for friends and family for upcoming birthdays and holidays as well. Buying gifts ahead of time is something I started doing a few years ago that makes a world of difference since birthdays and holidays always seem to creep up out of nowhere! I pulled out a few items I think would make great gifts for loved ones and included them along with a few of my top picks from this year’s sale below!
FITNESS
GIFT IDEAS
APPAREL
- Friday Flashbacks
Key Lime Cheesecake Protein Smoothie (This smoothie tastes like dessert but incorporates fruit, protein-packed Greek yogurt and fresh lime juice.)
30 Minute Incline Treadmill Workout (Helloooo 2012 Microsoft Excel workout image!)
- Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Liz, the winner of last week’s Blue Apron giveaway! Liz was emailed first thing this morning. Thanks so much to all who entered!
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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I’m loving that we’re having a family reunion this weekend 🙂 After work I’m making the 4 hour drive to my hometown to spend the weekend with over 100 of my family members …. many of them that I haven’t seen in over 10 years!! So looking forward to it! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
So fun!!! Enjoy your time together! <3
We are having our son’s 3rd birthday party tomorrow! I have heard Bloodline is an awesome show as well, but just so you know I heard it was abruptly cancelled :/
Happy third birthday to your son!!! <3 (And WHAT is this madness about Bloodline being canceled!?!)
YESSSSSS to Bloodline! I cannot believe I waited either! I-N-T-E-N-S-E!!!!
LOOOVE Bloodline! Pretty sure my blood pressure is through the roof whenever I watch an episode. Such an intense show!
For real!!! So intense!
The Nordstrom sale and the countdown to vacation!
One thing I’m loving this week is hearing my baby’s heartbeat! One of the best sounds ever! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
This week im loving pineapple and watermelon with lime juice!
Isn’t that swan adorable! If I had a pool I would totally buy it! Also, what a sweet gift from your friend!
That nursery sign is just TOO cute! I am finding so much on Etsy for decorating my wedding next spring, and I’ve found great wedding and baby shower gifts too. Peter Pan is one of my favorite stories, mostly because Tinkerbell is my favorite character 🙂
I want to buy everything from the Nordstrom sale, but I’m desperately trying to save money for our vacation in the fall!
Happy Friday! If I got this recipe from you, I’m sorry (it so seems like something you would enjoy and maybe I think that because you first shared it with me! ) But just in case you haven’t tried it, I must share! It’s a recipe for Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolates: http://practicalpaleo.blogspot.com/2011/06/primal-fudge.html (well, that’s what I’m calling it because 1) it doesn’t remind me of fudge and 2) I use peanut butter instead of the almond putter it calls for). They are DELICIOUS! And I keep them in the freezer- YUM! I actually mold them in my son’s little baby food freezer tray! Works like a charm!
You’re the third or fourth person I’ve heard recommend Bloodline this week- it must be good! We are obsessed with House of Cards too, but haven’t found anything to fill the void until the next season. We’ll have to check out Bloodline! (Side note: am I the only one who can’t help but think of House of Cards practically every time I watch election coverage?!)
I can’t believe you’ve done this for 144 weeks! I remember when you started posting these on Fridays! Time sure does fly!
Julie! What did you use to show your Nordstrom picks? I love that you can use the arrows, too!
First of all, I not so secretly love that treadmill incline workout. I’m going to have to try that one this weekend for sure!
And we’re almost done with our new favorite show “Veep” (which is actually a part of next week’s Friday Favorites thanks to the unreal sales we have going on right now.) Perhaps “Bloodline” might be next, thanks to this slow time in television.
Hope you have a wonderful week!
XO, Jessica
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I’m excited to check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!!! And that chicken jerky sounds delicious! I love chicken wings, but only eat them as a treat.
That chicken jerky is really good? I have seen it but I’m always apprehensive to try stuff like that. Don’t know why.
One thing I am loving this week (and for the past few months of this pregnancy) is Yogi raspberry leaf tea. I have been drinking it because it’s supposed to help make for an easier labor (fingers crossed) but I have actually grown to really enjoy it!
i’m loving that it’s Friday and i’ll be at the lake this wknd!
I am loving SMOOTHIES this week, and that key lime pie is speaking to me!!
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Shopping the N Sale now!! I’ve got some booties in my card I am trying to keep myself from buying but they’re such an amazing deal!!! Happy shopping!!
Ahhh I’m loving cardio pandora stations lately! Stumbled back upon Cascadas Pandora (throwback from my high school days?!) and it has not disappointed this week!
Happy Friday Julie!! I am trying to find the post you did on the collagen and can’t remember which can you recommended! Is it the green one!? I can’t wait to try it. Also, I just bought the new Emily griffin book and it’s really good. I know you’re always looking for new reads! Have a wonderful weekend!!
yes! i love the green container of great lakes collagen. i’m planning to do a blog post all about it next week!
I could seriously order and Etsy for every single occasion and person I need to shop for from here until eternity. That one is adorable. LOVE them! Happy weekend, Julie.
I’m getting back into the swing of working out this week, so I’m currently loving cycling, running, lifting, and feeling sore 🙂
Omgosh Bloodline!!! I just finished season 1 and it has a 2 episode finale, so definitely make time to watch them both back-to-back :). Definitely is stressful, but oh so good!
those sneakers are amazinggggg. i need a pair of them!
i’ve heard bloodline is good, but have yet to watch it. thanks for the reminder 🙂
Julie! I’m so glad you are onto Bloodline. I LOVE IT! Just finished season 2 on netflix and holy cow is it intense!! Also, do you guys have Trader Joe’s in North Carolina? I have a hunch you would LOVE this grocery store. We have them here in Atlanta and they have amazingly priced organic food. It is like Whole Foods but cheaper. Anyways, also cannot wait to try your 10 to 1 workout you posted 🙂 Happy Friday!!
Thanks for the cute Nike shoe suggestion, I just clicked on over and fell in love myself! Cant wait for their arrival 🙂 Have a great weekend Julie!
Bloodline is AMAZING!!! My husband blew through seasons 1 and 2 too quickly, but it’s such a great show. Season 2 wasn’t as good as Season 1 – but I feel like its building up to a bigger and better Season 3. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the show once your caught up!
I am loving early morning walks! Very hot in Austin.
Second season of Bloodline even better than the first!!!! Cliff hanger and can’t wait for season 3!!!! Enjoy! :?)
I’ve heard lots of good things about Bloodline. I’ll have to check it out.
I need to check out the anniversary sale. Looks like there’s ton of awesome stuff! This week, I’m loving Theo coconut dark chocolate (amazing, absolutely recommend) and having our AC fixed!
I LOVE that sign!! It’s so so true! Also, the Nordstrom sale is one of my favorite times of the year! 😉
I’ve been obsessively eating that buffalo chicken jerky from Chef’s cut for so long now omg! So good it’s my favorite, I just don’t want another jerky now lol. Thanks for the incline treadmill idea, I may try it today to mix up my cardio
Have a lovely weekend Julie! These are great–definitely want to get back to the treadmill!
We’re hooked on Bloodline too – it’s VERY intense!
Have you started season 2? We finished season 1 and haven’t started yet!