I hope you guys are able to spend the next few days with loved ones and enjoy a combination of relaxing and adventurous activities! I hope to see ya back here on Monday but until then let’s dive into your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday post where I briefly share a list of things that are making me smile each week!
Here we gooo!
Things I’m Loving Friday
I know this may be makeup application sacrilege, but prior to this brush, I never used a makeup brush or sponge to apply foundation or concealer. I always used my fingers but this brush has flipped my foundation world upside down in the best possible way.
The Artis Palm Brush is made up of 3 to 10 times more fibers than typical makeup brushes, meaning you’ll get an incredibly smooth application that doesn’t look streaky or cakey. The fibers are so soft and I am just kicking myself for waiting so long to invest in a high-quality makeup brush for my foundation. It makes a world of difference and honestly gives my face an almost air-brushed appearance when I use it with more foundation when I wear more makeup than my usual play date mom face. I LOVE this brush and now consider it a beauty must have for me!
- Turmeric Coconut Wraps (Paleo + Vegan + Raw)
I added these wraps to my latest Thrive Market order after I first saw them on Gina’s blog and I’ve been loving them!! (Just search “coconut wraps” on Thrive Market and they’ll pop right up.) I used the wraps for tuna salad and simple turkey roll-ups this week and thought they held up well. They are smaller than many of the grain-based wraps out there, so I’ve been using two at a time and making two smaller wraps to enjoy at lunchtime. They do have a slight coconut taste which doesn’t bother me at all (I’m a big-time coconut lover) but they aren’t sweet so they still work well with savory foods.
- Diffusing Grapefruit + Tangerine Essential Oils
I took a little breather from diffusing essential oils for a while there but found myself breaking them back out this week. My go-to combination of the moment is grapefruit and tangerine which I diffuse in my home office while I work during Chase’s nap. The combination is bright and energizing and prefect for helping me through a mid-day slump!
I linked to this roundup of hilarious parenting memes on the PBF Facebook page earlier this week but had to highlight it here as well because it had me laughing so hard. If you are looking for something to make you crack up about some of the gross/more challenging/ridiculous aspects of parenting, definitely check it out.
- Friday Flashbacks
Pineapple Mint Sangria (Keep this one on your radar as temperatures warm up this spring! We made it for Chase’s first birthday party and people loved it! It’s not overly sweet but still incredibly refreshing.)
25 Minute Treadmill HIIT Workout (I did this one again during Chase’s naptime this week when we didn’t make it to the gym in the morning. Perfect 25-minute sweat session!)
Question of the Day
What is one thing you are loving this week?
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I’m glad to hear those wraps are good! I just got a Thrive membership, and was curious about them. I bet they’d be really good with some kind of Asian salad / peanut sauce filling….but I think pretty much everything is good with peanut sauce 🙂
I am loving the sunshine we’ve been having!!!
I saw those wraps at our local health food store and almost bought them but was worried they’d cost 9$ and be a bust I’m glad to know they are good!
Oh man! That’s a lot! They’re around $6 through Thrive and I’ve really been enjoying them. Hope you like them if you give them a try!
I love finding good wraps, I just finished a package of the Siesta Almond Flour wraps and those were delicious too. I am so excited for a clear weekend as well, but I’m sure it will include some workouts and yummy food =)
Do those wraps hold up well or do they get crumbly when you roll them up? I have to eat GF and I know that the majority of gluten free wraps I’ve tried are yummy but tend to crumble and break! If these don’t, I MUST get them!
Enjoy your free calendar this weekend-I LOVE when that happens!
They’ve held up for me but I don’t over stuff them and instead make two small wraps rather than one huge wrap!
Totally been there with finding a lost sippy cup with old milk in it – not pretty!!!!
Happy Friday!!
Im guessing you use use powder foundation….?
Nope! I actually use liquid!
That makeup brush sounds fascinating! Do you use it for liquid or powder foundation?
I’m loving all the flowers blooming this week!
Liquid 🙂
I will have to look into that brush for sure!
I’m loving that my masseuse had a cancellation for today (that NEVER happens!) and I snagged that baby UP!
Sweet!!! Enjoy every second of your massage!
That pineapple mint sangria looks amazing. And I love your essential oil combination of grapefruit/tangerine – I recently got a Doterra diffuser along with the “breathe” oil which I have been using to help me sleep at night. It works amazingly. I think I have fallen asleep within one minute every night since using it.
Enjoy your weekend!
Happy Friday! I’m loving that that peak bloom for the cherry blossoms in DC is supposed to be on my birthday! Here’s to hoping the weather stays warm enough so it doesn’t get pushed back.
So awesome! Ryan and I are both dying to see the cherry blossoms in DC in person one day.
Daffodils! Springtime is here when I get some fresh daffodils on my desk 🙂 Have a great weekend!
I’ve seen wild daffodils along a local greenway recently and they’re so gorgeous!!
Oh my gosh. I saw the memes when you shared them on facebook this week. So stinking funny. And soooo much truth!!
HAHA memes are the best. So useless, but they add some fun to the day. Those wraps look intriguing!! I’m currently loving my new site re-design! I’m back into blogging after quite some time1
Those coconut wraps sound delicious. Right now I’m loving that it’s Friday. It’s been a super busy week for me between school, internship, and work. I’m more than ready for a few days off from classes and some time to recharge.
Our weekend is clear, too, and I cannot WAIT to enjoy it!
This is kind of a random thing to be loving right now but yesterday I bought Adeline a pair of tennis shoes at Target! Of all places! They are actually made by Stride Rite, and half the price – kind of like a collab I guess. I’m so excited, they’re so cute! Her feet are still pretty little, so maybe Chase could fit into that line too!
great list, i’ve always wanted to try that essential oil diffuser !
There’s noting like a good makeup brush. I don’t mind spending a decent amount of money for a good brush, it makes the world of a difference with how my makeup ends up looking!
Something I’m loving? My little man has recently gotten into sleeping almost through the night and taking a couple solid naps during the day. It’s amazing how a little sleep and a few hours to myself makes me feel like a whole new person! Hope you have a fabulous weekend Julie!
Hooray!!! Hope you are enjoying some extra sleep!! <3
Oooh, I will have to give those wraps a try! One thing I’m loving this week is Pistachio Talenti! I’m a huge lover of sweets and love having a few spoonfuls after dinner. So good!
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Ahhh one of my clients sells essential oils! I’m obsessed with deep blue and peppermint 🙂
Your weekend sounds perfect!!! I live for free weekends with my little fam.
This week, I’m really loving Sarah Jio’s new book called, Always. I’m only a few pages in, thus far, but it’s already incredible! She is one of my favorite authors and has this undeniable way of being able to weave such unique stories that always intrigue me and are so introspective.
Are you applying liquid foundation with the brush? I’m all for a silky smooth appearance!
Great post as always! Thing I’m loving today: had a great night’s sleep last night and I am all about it! Woo hoo!
That treadmill workout looks pretty good. I might try it out later today.
One thing that I’m loving this week is Jojoba oil for removing my eye makeup. It’s incredible and probably the best make removal I’ve ever used.
Wow that’s an insanely expensive make up brush!! $107.00 canadian plus S&H … Gonna stick with my fingers for now … lol
I’m at work right now (booo), but I’ll be done at 12 and then my weekend is CLEAR for the first time in several weeks. It’s always nice to just be lazy-ish and not have a schedule on the weekend. Hope you have a great one!
That meme made me laugh so hard. I have a vivid memory of old milk sitting in my toy tea set as a little girl. One day I tripped and spilled old milk everywhere. My mom (who is the biggest clean freak I know) was so upset. haha!
yay so glad you liked the wraps! also i love that we linked to the same buzzfeed memes. they are SO GOOD and so true. tom and i laughed pretty hard at all of them
hope you’re having a great weekend with your sweet fam.
xoxo
wooaaaahhhh those coconut turmeric wraps sound insane!! what an awesome low-carb way to make sandwiches (aka my favorite lunch ever)!
this week i’ve been on vacation with my family snowboarding in colorado, so i’ve been all about the amazing greens superfood bars when we need a mid-mountain break! and hot cocoa, of course 🙂
That brush sounds amazing! What kind of foundation do you use with it?
Lately I’ve been into Beautycounter and BareMinerals foundation. I switch it up between the two a lot!
I’m DEFINITELY going to have to try that sangria recipe! I can’t wait until the weather calls for it. 🙂
Happy Week! Shared the same parenting meme link on my FB, LOVED it! All so true!
Hope you are well, and always thinking of you guys <3
Thank you, Katie!! <3 Thinking of you as well and continuing to pray for your precious little girl!