Good morning! I am just arriving home after a teaching a barbell strength class and feelin’ great! The weekend is here and I am really looking forward to a dinner date night out with Ryan tonight!
As far as the rest of the weekend is concerned, I hope the 70-degree weather that’s on the forecast decides to come out to play on Saturday. It’s chilly and dreary in Charlotte today, but hopefully that will change soon!
Since it’s Friday, it’s time for us to dive into your usual Things I’m Loving Friday post where we share a little bit about the little things in our lives that are making us smile every week! Feel free to participate in the fun in the comments section of this post and have a wonderful weekend!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Dave Matthews Band Pandora Station
I’ve been listening to tons of upbeat Pandora stations for months and earlier this week, I decided to change things up and listen to an old favorite. The Dave Matthews Band Pandora station is perfect for days when I am in the mood for chill music that calms me down and makes me smile. It takes me back to high school when I first fell in love with DMB. Bonus points go to the station when they play “Say Goodbye,” my all-time favorite Dave song. Big thumbs up!
When I mentioned that I was craving ALL THE FRUIT in a previous pregnancy update, one of you guys left a comment saying how you couldn’t get enough watermelon during your pregnancy. Well, that was all I needed to read to spark a craving and I made sure to add watermelon to my grocery list this week. I ended up making this refreshing smoothie three times! It tasted especially amazing after the hot spin class I taught yesterday. LOVE it.
These cleansing towelettes are getting a lot of use these days! Since I teach group fitness classes, sometimes I don’t have time to grab a quick shower between teaching and working at the gym, so I keep a small pack of the towelettes in my bag just in case I need a quick refresher to hold me over. They’ve saved me numerous times! I also keep a small travel-size packet in the center console of my car – my own little emergency stash!
- My First Stitch Fix Maternity Box
Last week I mentioned that Stitch Fix began offering maternity clothes, but I thought I updated my style profile on the site too late to allow my next fix to actually have any of the new clothing in it. I was very pleasantly surprised when my first maternity fix arrived in the mail this week! At first glance, I love the looks they sent my way but I still have to try everything on. I’ll be sure to share a glimpse into the fix in my 19-week pregnancy update next week!
- Baby On Board Pure Barre Socks
My studio gave me these Baby On Board socks after they found out I was pregnant! I was very touched by their kindness and they’re now, without a doubt, my favorite grippy socks to wear to class!
- This Picture of Kona
My sister texted me this picture of her adorable chocolate lab, Kona, this morning and said, “Happy Friday!!” It made me laugh out loud. It almost looks she’s smiling or something. I miss that sweet pup… and Leslie and Ross, too, of course!!
- TCBY White Chocolate Mousse Frozen Yogurt
I had a dentist appointment yesterday afternoon and left without enough time to head home between my appointment and our Girls On The Run practice, so I decided to spend the extra 10 minutes I had on hand at TCBY! I filled my cup with a base of white chocolate mousse frozen yogurt – my favorite TCBY flavor since I was a little girl! I added a bit of chocolate froyo to the cup before topping it off with various toppings that reminded me of Valentine’s Day. Reds + Pinks of all candy forever!
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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Morning mamma!
As I strolled (waddled) through Target yesterday to snatch up your “things I’m loving” pick of seasonal popcorn from Boom Chicka Pop, I was inspired to share some things I’m loving this very pregnant Friday!!
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that popcorn = the best!!
I use wipes like those too for days when I workout at the gym during my lunch hour. I do strength training on those days so I don’t get too sweaty and just like to freshen up before going back to the office. I keep deodorant on hand as well to ward of any stank!
Funny– after I go to the dentist I don’t want to eat for a long time because I lovvvve the super clean feeling 🙂 love that you went straight for ice cream! Ha.
PS — I’m pregnant with my first and due just 3 days before you!!
I’m running my 10th half marathon in Waco at my alma mater tomorrow with one of my best friends! We completed it last year and have decided to make it a yearly tradition. I live in Austin and she lives in Dallas so it’s a great half way meeting spot to catch up.
I’ve also been enjoying some free SXSW shows this week!
I love all these things!! The socks are adorable. And that watermelon mint smoothie looks so refreshing! I am loving the Pure Barre March challenge – I think my legs are about to fall off though! 🙂 Have a great Friday!
I’m hoping to head to Rita’s Ice with my husband today to grab a free ice! They celebrate the first day of spring by offering a free cup of ice to customers, and I’ve been craving a cup of mango or pineapple (or maybe watermelon!) ice all morning. Yum.
Have a great weekend!
That smoothie looks ahhmazing! I’m totally trying that this weekend.
Those socks are super cute and a really nice gift from your studio. They must love you! 😉
That pic of Kona is so so so sweet.
And one thing I’m loving this week…? I’d have to say how happy I’ve been. I’ve been in a great mood all week. Oh, and my new phone makes me pretty happy too!
Great post!
What I’m loving this Friday? I have a full day OFF and am enjoying myself by lounging around…oh the little things! have a good weekend 🙂
Yum- that watermelon smoothie and frozen yogurt both look amazing!! I love smoothies 🙂 have a good weekend!
I really enjoy the fact that you left your dentist and got frozen yogurt!!! HAHA!!!
I’m loving gift giving! My college roommate lives in CO and announced she’s having a baby in August. So I sent her some Detroit Tigers onesies and a Dr Seuss book. (Megan grew up outside of detroit, played softball and is decorating the baby’s room with Dr Seuss quotes!) I couldn’t resist an early baby gift package 🙂
Also, I have a ton of birthdays to celebrate this month. My husband’s is coming up at the end of April, and I’ve been saving to get him a GoPro. He’s very adventurous – he proposed WHILE parasailing, if that tells you anything. He’s got two big adventure trips planned and I wanted to surprise him with an early gift. That, and I cannot keep a secret to save my life. The order just arrived today, and I’m bouncing in my seat – so excited to give it to him tonight!!!!
Ohh I can’t wait to see your maternity clothes! Those PB socks are adorable! And what a happy puppy!
I didn’t even THINK of putting Circus Animal Cookies in FROYO! I officially am craving that!
Mint + watermelon is a great combination! It just screams summer to me!
Those pure barre socks are so cute! How nice of them! 🙂
Ummm now I am in need of a watermelon smoothie and some froyo! And it’s not even 10am in Missouri! HA!
Love that pic of Kona! As a long time reader I remeber before Leslie and Ross were even together and he would bring Kona over to your and Ryans place. Is it creepy I remeber that? lol
I am loving the weather today and the forcast this weekend! 70s and Sunny! I plan to spend a ton of time outside! I see a hike or two in my near future!
Have a great weekend!
haha!! thanks for reading for so long! I think it’s so cool that Leslie was able to meet Kona as a puppy before she and Ross started dating! 🙂
I haven’t had TCBY in forever! I used to love it 🙂 This week I am loving/looking forward to a weekend with just me and my mom. My dad will be out of town, so my mom and I are having a mother/daughter weekend, and I couldn’t be more excited! This is the first time I have been away from my daughter (5 months) overnight, but the hubby will be home with her 🙂 I am so excited, but also a little anxious, too! Have a great weekend!
Can’t wait to see the outfits that you got! I am loving the San Diego weather! I’m going for a run at the beach tomorrow 🙂
I need to make that watermelon smoothie. I cannot wait until summer arrives and the watermelons are a plenty! I am totally loving Yoplait Greek Whips yogurt cups. You must try them–only $1 at all grocery stores. They are only 100 calories and have 12 g of sugar (not TOO bad)… also 9 g of protein. The texture is whipped, so it’s like eating flavored whipped topping…. YUM.
White chocolate mousse is the BEST flavor at TCBY. Yum! 🙂 And I love the socks your studio gave to you– what a cool gift!! Have a great weekend!
dave matthews band was the first concert i ever attended – seventh grade! and i went every year after for like 8 years lol
It was so sweet of the studio to give you those socks! They’re so cute. Looking forward to seeing your Stitch Fix! Have a great weekend 🙂
Aaaahhh, I’m a diehard DMB fan myself (attended his concert almost every year since I was 14). That Pandora station is the best. Such good vibes.
Can i just say that I love this little weekly reminder to find little things to LOVE? It seriously helps make my whole week better! This week I’m loving the fact that I have NO exams coming up next week, (a rarity in vet school) and I’m celebrating by heading to the beach for some sun :).
Ahh…your a girl after my own heart! White Chocolate Mousse has been my favorite flavor at TCBY since I was little also! All of the locations don’t always have that flavor and I used to be so confused as to why they even sold any other flavor! It is so delicious and has such a light and fluffy texture which makes it even better!
Ohhh I love Dave Matthews. I just put on my favorite song of his…”Satellite” ft. Tim Reynolds. What a great way to kick off the weekend.
I am really liking the Hozier album lately. His music came up on the Ed Sheeran pandora station and I like every song! Have a nice weekend 🙂
Awww Kona looks ADORABLE in that photograph!
It’s so fun to hear all of these pregnancy updates from you! I know I’ve only ever “met” you on your blog, but you seem like you’ll be such an awesome mom.
Also, I already added those watermelon smoothie ingredients to my grocery list. 😉
Always, Anita
I’m a fellow DMB lover, and that pandora station is one of my favorites as well!
Is it weird that I have NEVER had watermelon? People always think I am crazy, but ahhh oh well!
So curious about your maternity Stich Fix! Hope there’s a lot of great stuff.
What I’m loving today – spending time with my hubby after month apart! Have a great Friday!
Today I’m loving free italian ice from Rita’s!!! I don’t know if you have them in NC but if you do… you should go 🙂 I’m about to take my nieces and can’t wait! 🙂
Hi Julie! I like the DMB Pandora station too. I also like the Dispatch, Nora Jones and Grace Potter stations for chill music. But of course, the Olive Garden station is my all-time favorite, with Summer Beach Oldies as a second heheh. Happy Friday!
Can’t wait to hear about your first Maternity Fix!!! I haven’t bit the bullet yet, but depending on how it goes I might have to!
Love Burts bees products, their banana hand cream is incredible!!!
Burt’s Bees makes awesome hand and face wipes for babies, too! Great for wiping off sticky little faces and they have only the good stuff in ’em! We always keep some in the diaper bag.
Scooters Coffee and their giant cinnamon rolls. It’s becoming a Friday treat for me to get a large cup of their coffee of the day, and a cinnamon roll, which I heat up once I get to work. Delish!
a watermelon mint smoothie sounds like the perfect way to ring in the first day of spring!
I’m loving your pregnancy updates! I’m only 9 weeks along, and being able to read your earlier weekly updates is so great! Thanks for taking us along with you! It’s helping me a lot! You inspired me to try a spinning class at my gym!
I am SOOO jealous you have TCBY. I love their yogurt, but the only time I ever get it is in airports haha. They need to come out to California!
Those socks are so adorable and sweet of your studio to get you! This week, I’m loving my new planner! I just ordered one from Etsy and I’m obsessed 🙂
I thought when you were pregnant you were supposed to avoid fro yo because of the risk of listeria.
From the soft-serve machines not being cleaned properly.
Oh yikes, I had not heard that!
Aw! Isn’t the Pure Barre community just the best?! I just moved, and am loving my new studio almost as much as my old one already – just so friendly and inviting.
Those barre socks are adorable!!! <3 I'm excited to see your first maternity fix. I hope it's a full box of keepers! Enjoy the weekend, Julie. Miss you!
My first maternity stitch fix is coming tomorrow! I’m so excited! Did you like what they sent? Great online maternity boutique…Pink Blush!! It’s been my downfall so far!
I have the baby on board socks too! I was getting strange looks from my clients about my growing tummy before. Once they saw the socks, everyone started asking about my pregnancy! I have been teaching and taking pure barre since the beginning and it has been great!! Keep it up 🙂
Froyo & smoothies?! I’m trying to decide if I should leave work early because of all the snow we’re currently getting up here in PA!
I should sign up for Stitch Fix. I wonder if they accept PayPal, because I don’t have an American credit card here yet. Btw! Totally posted a similar picture of my little Alfie smiling today too. He’s also happy it’s Friday lol.
Love the watermelon smoothie. I will make some for the family tonight. TGIF. I would love to make a delicious avocado smoothie, but still have not found a recipe yet. Do you now of any?
I was obsessed with DMB throughout high school and college and saw him 216544654 times in concert. I haven’t listened to him in awhile, but the nostalgia is always there. Maybe I will check out the Pandora station.
I dehydrated some Medjool dates in the oven yesterday and they turned into the most delicious caramelized snacks ever. I thought I loved them before, but now it’s just dangerous.
I am holding off on new socks at barre because I really want those baby on board sticky socks! Hopefully in the near future 🙂 Love that barre can be enjoyed through out pregnancy.
I’m totally craving smoothies like MAD lately, especially as the weather is warming up around here!! Your watermelon mint smoothie sounds especially great right about now. Can’t wait to hear more about what you think of your maternity fix! I’ve been intrigued ever since you mentioned it in one of your previous posts!
Happy weekend, Julie! I am loving the springtime sunny weather and am hoping to enjoy lots of time outside this weekend! Also looking forward to celebrating a friend’s birthday.
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