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Things I’m Loving Friday XXVI

March 28, 2014 by Julie 89 Comments

Good morning and happy, happy Friday! It seems like everyone is a little more chipper on Friday morning, so let’s ride the good mood vibe into the weekend!

Our plans include spending time with friends, an outdoor concert, hiking with Sadie and some TV time with House of Cards on Sunday night.

Now for your usual Friday post filled with a bunch of things that are making me smile this week…

As always, please feel free play along in the comments section of this post!

Things I’m Loving Friday

  • Online Bathing Suit Shopping

Cute Summer Bikinis

I strongly dislike shopping for bathing suits in stores. I know it’s probably 10 times harder to find a cute suit that actually looks good on my body without trying it on first, but I much prefer shopping for swimsuits online. I have two girls’ weekend trips planned (one in April and a bachelorette party in May) and I’m in the market for a new swimsuit. I’ve been searching online for a cute new suits and a few different options that I’m considering include: L*Space fringe bikini top (in coral, black or citrus), Victoria’s Secret ruched bikini bottom (in Ikat), Target Mossimo hipster bikini bottom, Victoria’s secret white lace bandeau bikini top, Target Mossimo mix and match bandeau top, Target Mossimo printed side tie bikini bottom

  • 30 Hilarious Struggles Only Cat Owners Will Understand

Funny Cat

With all the dog love that happens on this blog, it’s time to share some love with the cat owners out there! I hope this makes you smile!

  • Earth Origins Bulk Bin Trail Mix

Earth Origins Trail Mix

Finally a trail mix that understands that I want the chocolate to nut/raisin/other ingredient ratio to be 1:1.

  • Sister Hazel Concert

Sister Hazel

Ryan and I are going to a Sister Hazel concert tomorrow night and the ‘90s music lover in me is psyched! “Champagne High” is one of my all-time favorite songs and I can’t wait to sing my face off.

  • No Bake Customizable Granola Bars

No Bake Customizable Granola Bars

I made another batch of these granola bars last night after dinner but changed up the add-ins. I combined pecans, mini chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and toasted coconut and the end result was too delicious not to share! YUM.

Past Things I’m Loving Friday Posts

  • March 21
  • March 14
  • March 7
  • February 28
  • February 21
  • February 14
  • February 7
  • January 31
  • January 24
  • January 17
  • January 10
  • January 3
  • December 26
  • December 20
  • November 29
  • November 22
  • November 15
  • November 8
  • November 1
  • October 25
  • October 11
  • September 13
  • September 6
  • August 30
  • August 16

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    • What is one thing you are loving lately?

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    My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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    Comments

    1. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:03 am

      Very jealous about Sister Hazel! Champagne High is tied to some AMAZING memories of mine! Have fun!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 10:18 am

        Such an amazing song!

        Reply
    2. Allison says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

      I bought that white lace VS bandeau top for my honeymoon and love it!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 10:17 am

        I think it’s so pretty! Glad to hear you love it!

        Reply
    3. Lauren B. says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

      Yay! I love “Things I’m Loving Friday”! This is actually my first comment. I love your blog, Julie! You always look like such a happy, positive, radiant person. I think we’d be friends in real life 🙂 I think that a positive attitude is so important.

      I am chiming in because I have tried on literally every single Target bathing suit this year in hopes of finding one that would fit. To be blunt, I have a larger rear-end (genetically–think Beyonce), and I feel like so many bathing suits just cut it in half and are not very flattering. The side-tie Target bathing suits, however, are SO flattering and I feel would flatter most body types. I also happened to get this in coral mix-and-match side-tie bottom to match the bandeau top you put above! (I think so, at least–the one I have looks more hot pink/coral in person.) This top fits my small-ish bosoms so well! I wear about a 36-38 B cup but can also fit into an A depending on the bra, and I got a large, but you are probably more petite than I am. It has a cup in the inside and just fits really nicely! Again, would flatter anyone!

      I love all of the suits you posted above! I did not know that Victoria’s Secret bathing suits were so reasonable. I wonder how they would fit my booty though!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 10:17 am

        Thanks so much for commenting!! And you’re giving me hope about the Target bikini!!

        Reply
    4. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Sister Hazel!! Yessss!

      Reply
    5. Ashley Pitt @ A Lady Goes West says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Happy Friday Julie!
      I LOVE Sister Hazel. I’ve seen them in concert three times, and they are soooo good. They are a home-grown Florida band too, which makes me love them even more.

      I like the fringe top bathing suit option you gave. I wish I needed a new bathing suit, but no beach vacations are on the agenda for me at this time.

      This week I’m loving Southwest Airlines. I’ve finally gotten a free flight from my loyalty points and booked a trip home to Florida to see my parents next weekend from California.
      Enjoy your weekend:)

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 10:20 am

        Have fun visiting your family!

        Reply
    6. Beks says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:19 am

      That cat picture is spot on. I have to shut my cats out of the room when I make my bed, because they love laying on it when I’m trying to put sheets on. Love them anyway, though. <3

      Reply
    7. Emily says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:20 am

      I am pretty much doing all my shopping online these days. Especially when so many companies offer free returns, it takes so much less time than going to the store. Plus, so many retailers have special “online only” offerings, so this way you get to see everything!

      You gotta have a little chocolate in your trail mix. And that right there is why my husband argues with me that trail mix is not a “health food”! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Rachel @ Fairietale Designs says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Great timing…I actually just looked at my to-do list for today and I’d written “granola bars???” since we’re out of homemade ones. I was about to decide to make them another day when I sat down at the computer to finish my coffee (Archer Farms Red Velvet…pretty good!) and saw your post. Guess what I’m making today? Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Alex W says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Happy Friday!! Even though I am at work I think Fridays are my favorite day of the week! Everyone in the office is so excited for the weekend and in good moods!

      I am loving that this weekend is clear for my husband and me! NO PLANS! I think some Hiking (It will be 60 degrees in Missouri tomorrow!) and relaxing together will be on the horizon!

      Have fun at the concert! Sister Hazel is pretty much the Jam 🙂

      Reply
    10. cait @pieceofcait says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:29 am

      happy Friday lady!! I always like to get a new suit for a summer event too!

      Reply
    11. Brittany says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Dangit, now I want a new bathing suit. 😉

      Happy Friday Julie!

      Reply
    12. Kim @FITsique says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Yay for bathing suit shopping! I always buy them online and love Athleta’s! Plus they do free returns so it makes it that much more justifiable to shop from my couch.

      Reply
    13. Nicole says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:35 am

      I made your no-bake customizable granola bars for my fiance and he is IN LOVE! He is in the fire academy in NYC so he’s on the go all day and needs a healthy snack and this was perfect! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 10:53 am

        I’m so thrilled to hear this!!! Thanks for following up!

        Reply
    14. Sam @ The Balance Artist says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:39 am

      I have the L Space top in black and lime, I got them last spring and wore them like crazy last summer! They go with so many different bottoms, def worth the investment!!!

      Reply
    15. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:43 am

      I loved Sister Hazel! Now I feel suddenly old though…I am going to have to try out those bars this weekend!

      Reply
    16. Kristen @ Glitter and Dust says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I always do my bikini shopping through VS because they have a ton of options, you can mix and match easily, and the shipping is simple. I have the white lace bandeau top and love it.

      Reply
    17. Kati says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:48 am

      I love the white lace bandeau !! You should definitely get that one… though I know bandeaus can be annoying and not always stay in place !

      I’m loving the fact that I have the weekend off AND we’re not supposed to get any snow in the northeast !!! We’ll probably get some rain but at this point I’ll take it!

      Reply
    18. Shawna says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:49 am

      i just ordered some new bikinis from VS recently as well and am stoked for summer to arrive (a bit later here in NYC than you’ll get, unfortunately!). lately, i’m lovin’ getting back into Latin dancing regularly. that’s my fave thing. 🙂

      Reply
    19. Jan Klein says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:50 am

      Thank you so much for the Blue Apron tip! Just ordered & can’t wait to try it. I love to cook but have been in a creative kitchen rut lately. Happy Friday!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 10:53 am

        Hope you love it!!! I haven’t made one Blue Apron meal that wasn’t amazing!

        Reply
    20. Katherine says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Have the L*space fringe top in black and love it!! Such good quality and size wise fit is ture to size (34C and I got a medium). I also have the victoria secret bottoms (M) and love them. I usually like a lot of coverage on my back side but these show a little more without being over exposed. They actually are very flattering because they lay without digging in. Highly suggest them!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 12:21 pm

        Does the LSpace top have a decent amount of lining? I really like the coral color and the citrus tops, but I don’t want them to be see-through at all!

        Reply
        • Katherine says

          March 28, 2014 at 12:56 pm

          I have a light colored top too and have never noticed it being see through. Its basically the same material on the inside and outside…thin but see through.

          Reply
          • Katherine says

            March 28, 2014 at 12:58 pm

            *Not see through! haha

            Reply
    21. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Those bathing suits are super cute! And I love those cat owners quotes. Thanks for the cat love!

      Reply
    22. Haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:14 am

      SO ready for bathing suit shopping. I can’t wait. I’m not a fan of shopping in stores for suits either, but I’m nervous about purchasing online!

      Reply
      • Linda @ running4two says

        March 28, 2014 at 11:30 am

        I can’t agree more, I love buying swim suits online! Great pics so far. 🙂 I’m loving yogurt with white chocolate chips mixed in, salads with sweet potatoes on top, and Starbucks vanilla macchiato!

        Reply
    23. Janessa says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:19 am

      I am loving that my growing baby belly is starting to look like I’m pregnant and not just gaining weight! Super jealous of Sister Hazel. I was serenading my husband with that earlier this week when it came on the radio! Have a blast.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 28, 2014 at 12:19 pm

        Congratulations!!!!!

        Reply
        • Janessa says

          March 28, 2014 at 12:35 pm

          Thank you! Its my second and number five total including my step kids. Full house headed our way!

          Reply
    24. Jamie @ Sometimes Healthy Living Blog says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Whoah I do not think I have heard the words “Sister Hazel” uttered in a very long time. That is awesome. Winter and Champagne High = my all-time fave Sister Hazel songs.

      I’m lovin’ country music these days. Something about living in Nebraska again has made me love it even more (if that is possible). Last night, my best friend took me to the Lady Antebellum/Kip Moore concert. It was amazing, but the best part was staring at Kip Moore. What is it about a country boy that can sing? So attractive!

      Reply
    25. Jackie says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:33 am

      I’ve loved the bathing suits for sale at target this year!!! I bought a few!

      Reply
    26. Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:34 am

      OMG, I love seeing Sister Hazel in concert. It’s like seeing old friends. They bring back so many fun college memories for me. Have FUN! Love them.

      And I am with you, I only buy my bathing suits online. There are so many other options online that aren’t in stores. Rarely do I ever find a suit that I like in stores. Good luck!

      Reply
    27. Paola A says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:44 am

      If you love chocolate on your trail mixes, you should try Target’s Archer Farms Dark Chocolate Espresso Trail Mix. It’s probably not the nest for you, but it’s amazing!

      Reply
    28. Pam S @ Nuts for Nutrition says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:54 am

      How fun, Sister Hazel! I didn’t even know they were still around, takes me back to 7th grade, I loved them!

      Reply
    29. Melanie says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Ahh! I saw Sister Hazel years ago in Birmingham, AL. I tagged along with a friend who could get me in because I wasn’t 21 yet! And wow, I just realized that makes an entire decade since that concert and I suddenly feel ill?!?!

      Definitely going to try those granola bars!

      Reply
    30. Summer says

      March 28, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      House of Cards – um, yeah! My husband and I instantly turned to each other and said in unison, “DID THAT JUST HAPPEN!”.

      Reply
    31. Jen @ impossible jen says

      March 28, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      allow me to date myself by saying i have no idea what champagne high is, but my friends and i had all for you blaring from the speakers while we drove around raleigh, nc.

      Reply
    32. Abi@AbsofSteel says

      March 28, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      zucchini chocolate chip muffins, just recently started re-experimenting with recipes and my love for them has been reignited!!!

      Reply
    33. ashley says

      March 28, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      We went to a Sister Hazel concert a couple years ago in Nashville…amazing!! Champagne High is one of my favorite as well. Im so jealous!!!!!!!

      Reply
    34. Aneeta says

      March 28, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      ooooh Sister Hazel!! they are awesome live!!! I also love “This kind of Love” makes me tear up EVERY.TIME.-def has to be a wedding song for me! Hope you and Ryan have a blast 🙂

      Reply
    35. Jennifer says

      March 28, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks for the shout out!! Can’t wait to it.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 28, 2014 at 12:48 pm

        Obviously I mean can’t wait to TRY it. 🙂

        Reply
    36. Ashley says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Now that looks like my kinda trail mix!

      Reply
    37. Christina Valenziano says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      I saw Sister Hazel in Gainesville a few months ago! So great live. Enjoy!!

      Reply
    38. Lauren @ Focused To Be Fit says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Sister Hazel, OMG, too funny, that’ll be a blast! I’m loving spaghetti squash. 🙂

      Reply
    39. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

      March 28, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      I hate bathing suit shopping in general…I think I’m rebelling this year and not going. 😉

      Reply
    40. Shel@PeachyPalate says

      March 28, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Salmon!!! Had it for the first time in 5 years….vegan no more! 🙂 I can’t get enough of it!!! I like the Victoria’s secret white bandeau top and the ruched bottoms..not a fan of the fringe one!

      Reply
    41. Jenna says

      March 28, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Love sister hazel! They are such a good band. Today I am loving the weather! It has finally warmed up a smidge in PA and it feels wonderful!

      Reply
    42. Emma says

      March 28, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      I am completely hopeless when it comes to trying on bathing suits in store. I’m quite pale (alright …I’m pretty much albino) and the florescent lights used in change rooms do nothing except wash me out into look like a beluga whale. I love your choices of bathing suits. I’m thinking the Target Mossimo top will be a great idea for my upcoming adventure to Bali.

      Reply
    43. Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

      March 28, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      love the fringe; though, isn’t LSpace sorta pricey?

      Reply
    44. Ally @ The Zebra Runner says

      March 28, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      Those bathing suits are so cute! I want them all!!

      Reply
    45. Heather says

      March 28, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      I’m super jealous you’re seeing Sister Hazel! I used to listen to “Your Winter” on repeat back in my high school days every time I was feeling emo ha!

      Have fun!

      Reply
    46. Chelsea says

      March 28, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      I LOVE Sister Hazel – saw them last year – and even talked to a few of them near their bus while they were walking their dogs – they put on an AMAZING performance – hope you have a blast!!!

      Reply
    47. Brittney @ Sweets 'N' Greens says

      March 28, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      You should check out Maaji swimwear! one of my friends just got a suite from them and i’m obsessed with it!

      Reply
    48. Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists says

      March 28, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      The fringed bathing suit is so cute! I’ve been leaning more toward ones with the fringe!

      Reply
    49. Hannah says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      Aaaaaah the cat pictures!!! Hilarious!! I looked at them twice. And have fun at sister hazel! That was the first concern I went to in college, almost 10 years ago! (AH!)

      Reply
    50. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      I am with you, I totally dislike bathing suit shopping. Online would make it better but still hard to know how it would look on.

      Those no bake granola bars sound delicious! No wonder you made another batch.

      Reply
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