I think three quarters of the population in Ocala decided to handle their holiday returns yesterday. After an early morning church service, Ryan and I hit up a few stores to make some returns and exchanges.
Our first stop took us to Dick’s Sporting Goods where Ryan and I spent some time combing through the sale racks.
I found a cute pair of mesh Under Armour shorts that were on mega sale.
When I tried them on and the extra thick waistband didn’t dig into my sides, I was sold.
We then walked to Ulta because I recently received an email saying that I needed to use the rewards points I’ve accumulated this year. Unfortunately, after speaking with someone at the checkout counter, I learned that the Ulta in Ocala doesn’t accept rewards points (but you can accumulate them there because that makes sense), so I was out of luck. Looks like my mom will have some rewards points to use at the Ulta in Jacksonville!
Before leaving, I made one purchase inspired by my friend Ashley.
I used some of Ashley’s Powder Play when we were in New York City earlier this month and it added some much-needed volume to my super-flat roots. It’s basically an odorless sticky powder that allows you to easily fluff up your roots. Let’s hope it can work some magic on the thinnest hair in the world.
Before leaving Ulta, Ryan and I took some time to smell the fragrances on display.
Guess who has their own perfume?
The Biebs. Oh yes.
When I asked Ryan why in the world Justin Bieber’s “Girlfriend” perfume didn’t find its way into my Christmas stocking, he said it’s because I’m not his girlfriend, I am his wife. Ah! Makes perfect sense.
Ryan and I made one more pit stop before heading home for lunch.
At Carlton Cards, I laughed out loud when I paged through this book.
That last one is spot-on in our house.
Ryan likes it to be a cool 75 degrees inside and I like it to be 110 degrees at all times. 
Lunch
Once we arrived home, lunch came together quickly.
Sautéed chicken sausage + Zucchini + Sweet potato
Plus some midday Blue Bell gingerbread house ice cream for dessert!
After lunch, we bundled up and drove out to the nearby hiking trails to complete a 4.5 mile loop with Sadie.
It was chilly but within 10 minutes of walking, we warmed up and had a great late afternoon hike.
Dinner
Toward the end of our hike, Ryan suggested dropping Sadie off after we were done on the trails and heading back out for a casual dinner at Pronto’s Pizza, a local Italian restaurant.
A guy at our gym highly recommended Pronto’s to us last week and we’ve been looking for an excuse to try it ever since.
We decided to order our own salads and then share a calzone.
I opted for the Greek salad and ate every last bite, including the three buttery garlic knots that came on the side.
It was fantastic and included lots of black olives and creamy feta cheese.
The calzone was delicious as well and they were quite generous with the cheese!
We spent the rest of the night cuddled up on the couch watching The Hunger Games that we rented from Red Box.
Now I need to shower fast because we have a late morning movie date on the books!
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I had to drive to Orlando this past weekend and the traffic getting to the outlets was INSANE! I agree…there were so many people making returns (or using gift certificates?) yesterday.
Holy crap that cheesy calzone looks like heaven! And so does the sausage. Your site always makes me so hungry, and adding PMS to this equation doesn’t help. Now I’m going to go cook something.
I started using Powder Play last week when I cut off 7 inches of my hair. I’m in love!!
I love pronto pizza! I’m originally from NY so when I moved to Ocala I was on a mission to find decent pizza. My boyfriend turned me on to Pronto and we go often! I’ve never been disappointed.
Yummm that calzone! Looks like a great family day!
75!?!??! That is tropical in my house! I’m lucky if I get to put it up to 65. And Friday it’s supposed to be 15 degrees out! Bahhhhh
HAHA! That’s exactly what I thought! I DREAM of 75 🙂 My boyfriend keeps it at 66 perpetually.
That book is too funny! Although the cake one kind of applies in my case…I told the boyfriend I was trying to put on muscle and he’s specifically requested no sixpack. So I guess that means more cake for me?
I loooove the powder play!!! It works serious magic!!
Yummm that calzone is making me so hungry for lunch! Looks like a great family fun day! 😉
I love how active you are as a couple! I notice how many things you get out to go do together, especially on the weekends. My boyfriend and I have varying schedules and he typically works weekends so it’s hard to find time to get out and do things.
Ha – I love that book – but I also laughed about Ryan keeping the house at a cool 75 degrees – that would be roasting in our house – we keep our house at 59 degrees in the winter and 70 degrees in the summer. It’s crazy up here in MN!
Same here – but we up it to about 62 degrees in winter!! I am always wearing about 3 layers in the house and just bought a big fleece blanket for when I sit and read or watch TV at night!!
Happy New Year! I bought that Porn for Women book for a friend’s bachelorette party – so funny! (along with other real naughty goods haha)
Ha. Love that book my husband constantly puts the thermostat on 68 which drives me crazy. Too cold!
Happy NYE! I just wanted to let you know that thanks to your blog – I’ve registered for BBB Round 4! Can’t wait for Tina to kick my booty! 🙂
What. A great day. I’m saving all my returns for today!
The heat one is so true in our house, too! At minimum, I like our house to be 75 and then I’m still wearing layers of warm clothes.
We had a nice family trail hike with the pup, too. So fun!
Happy New Year, Julie!
That book cracked me up! So true… Happy New Year!
Ahahahahaha I received that porn for women book as a bday gift a few years back LOL
I remember the “one” celeb all the teenage girls were crazy about when we were younger, like backstreet boys, JT, Aaron Carter, Leonardo dicaprio, etc. Anyway, is it just me or does it seem like bieber is SO much more of a tool than JT etc…for lack of a better way of putting it..
It looks like you had a fantastic day of eats…especially that ice cream!! Holy yums!! 🙂
That book looks hilarious and spot-on!
*hangs head in shame* I asked for, and received, the Biebs’ “Someday” perfume for Christmas! I love the sweet smell and it stays on all day. Haha wow, I feel silly just saying that!
Loving the Porn for Women book, too! I’ve seen it in a few stores and have so many girlfriends I’d love to gift it to! 🙂
Those shorts are too cute!!
And that book.. hilarious!
That book is hilarious…and so true! 😉
My daughter has the Girlfriend perfume and I have to admit that it smells really good. However, it doesn’t feel right for me to wear it. (I’m OLD!) If someone asked me what perfume I was wearing I would be embarrassed to answer. 😉 I did get some perfume for Christmas, however, that I am not embarrassed to admit. Dot by Marc Jacobs…cutest perfume bottle ever!
http://dotmarcjacobs.com/collection?cid=google_dot_brand&gclid=CMrK8PiIxbQCFYYWMgodUHEA0Q
What a great Sunday! Shopping, hiking, dinner out, sounds perfect to me!
Loved the “Porn for Women” book. I read the whole thing, while laughing, in a store. Ulta points are good for online purchases. Maybe you can use it them for something you saw in the Ocala store. Just a thought… xo M
That book is HILARIOUS, and so true! My friend’s birthday is coming up and she just got married – I think that is a great gift idea to go along with the necklace I already bought her!
Love the last page you showed of that book. Hear, hear for 110 degree households! 🙂
Julie, as a fellow blonde with thin hair, that Big Sexy Hair Powder will rock your world! I use it when I’m going out or need my hair to stay nice voluminous! It is kinda sticky, but it’s amazing to use every once in a while. You should try their hair spray too. Your hair will not move.
Happy New Year!
I am so ready for the crowds to die down from the holiday season! I am waiting to do all my returns for at least another week for that reason. That Porn for Women book cracks me up!!!
I love those shorts! That book is hilarious, I might have to get that for my married friend, she would definitely appreciate it 😉
Hahahaha that book is fantastic!!!
That book is HILARIOUS. That’d be a great gift for a white elephant Christmas exchange or something. I agree about the last one though — my ex always used to laugh at me because as soon as it dips below 80 degrees, I’m shivering.
Love those running shorts! Also Gingerbread ice cream sounds delicious!
Ha! Those cards are awesome.
I have the BedHead version of that hair powder. I couldn’t figure it out at first – it made my hair a little greasy – but once I did, I loved it.
Julie, you can order online from Ulta.com, use your rewards points, and get free shipping for spending $50 (before the rewards points are applied). I do it all the time! It makes absolutely no sense that you can’t redeem your points there. I would definitely call customer service.
Julie you should try the dry shampoo by the Suave Professionals line. Its the only dry shampoo that i found to actually work, and i tried tons of expensive brands before so i was really surprised that a $2 can worked so well. It also gives great volume. I use it daily, even when my hair is freshly washed, because its the only thing that gives me lasting volume without feeling sticky.
I received that porn for women book for Christmas a year or two ago from one of my gfs. It is now a coffee table staple and I love seeing peoples reaction to looking through it!
That porn book is sooo spot on!! I love that 🙂 Also, that Big Sexy Hair Powder Play is absolutely amazing. It works great when you have dirty hair as it gets rid of that “Greasy” look that sometimes starts to show when I skip a day of washing. I seriously love that stuff!
love that porn book and i always have a war with my bf about the temperature. I am all about 110 while hes into 70s coolness. I have been meaning to try that hair spray too and now I think its calling me 🙂 Happy New Year
Ulta’s policy on reward points is so weird, I always have trouble using mine/earning them!
That lunch looks delicious!
Happy New Years Eve!!
haha i need that book now! It reminds me of this awesome website http://yourllbeanboyfriend.tumblr.com/
Happy New Year!
Sounds like pretty much a perfect day! 🙂 Kinda jealous!
That salad looks awesome! Enjoy your date!
Haha! My husband wants to keep the house WAY warmer than I like! I would rather it be chilly in the house and need to use blankets instead of sweating in a t shirt and shorts.
Your lunch looks SO good, I’m such a sucker for greek salads.
If you like Powder Play, you should try Got2be Powder’ful… Half the price and VERY similar results… I keep both around just in case…
I love a good excuse to try out a new restaurant!
hey julie are you only posting once a day now?
no! this is just temporary through the holidays. 🙂
Cute pictures! I’ve got to have those under armour shorts! They are so cute and perfect for the summer 🙂
Hope you love the Powder Play! I enjoy it but have found a little goes a long way.
Haha it’s true, I work in retail on break from college and everyone was doing returns yesterday!!
Aw you and Ryan have such a cute life together, I hope when I get narrow someday my husband and I have as much fun as you two!!