Hello and happy Friday! I am currently soaking up as much time with my grandmothers as possible, but I typed up another “Things I’m Loving Friday” post to share while I’m spending time with my family.
Please feel free to play along in the comments section!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- The adorable way my sister asked her bridesmaids to be in her wedding
How cute is my sister’s adorable craft project? Leslie sent these fun boxes to all of her bridesmaids to ask them to be in her wedding. I was so excited when I opened up my box and found a fun candy ring pop inside! I cannot wait to be Leslie’s maid of honor and stand by her side on her wedding day. We’ve already started bachelorette party preparations and we’ll be heading to Savannah in January to celebrate. Lots of fun to come!
- Saigon Cinnamon
This cinnamon is stronger and a little spicier than usual cinnamon and I can’t get enough of it! The flavor holds up really well in my morning cup of coffee and in the batches of protein pancakes that I’ve made with the spice. I cannot wait to make oatmeal cookies and throw a dash of the cinnamon into the dough. I think it would really kick the flavor up a notch and make them taste incredible!
I am ready for the Florida weather to get nice and chilly so I can wear this jacket non-stop. Athleta contacted me to review one of their apparel items and after browsing their website, I found this gorgeous pink jacket (on sale!) and was instantly smitten. It’s extra long which is great for someone with a long torso like me. I wore it all over Canada and appreciated its warmth and the high neck and hood on cold mornings.
- The 5 Year Anniversary of My Mom’s Breast Cancer Surgery
This months marks five years since my mom’s double mastectomy and our entire family is overcome with gratitude and happiness. Hitting the five-year mark is a huge milestone and I could not be more proud of the strength, optimism and resilience my mom has demonstrated every single day since her diagnosis. She is incredible.
My friend and fellow fitness instructor, Gina, and her friend Sasha released their first dance fitness DVD a couple of weeks ago and it is so much fun! I had a chance to try it out last Sunday and, as someone who cannot do choreographed dance to save her life, I was excited to see that there was a section of the DVD dedicated to breaking down the moves that later popped up in the routines. The workout was fast-paced but I never felt lost and loved the great beats and energetic music. I’m so, so proud of my friend. Congrats on such a great DVD, Gina!!!
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A big congrats to your mom’s huge milestone! That’s just fantastic!
That cinnamon sounds wonderful! I’m such a huge fan of cinnamon and use it in just about everything. I’ve got to get that DVD. It’s totally up my ally and I’m sure I’d love it!
Oh my gosh I love that jacket. Just checked out the site and I think I need the purple one. I’m moving up north and it looks like it would be great for cold weather!
Congrats to your mom and family! That is so great! I really want to try Solibeat!
Enjoy the precious family time, and very happy for your mom – well done!
Things I’m loving this Friday? In aid of National Bandana Day (12 October) every South African is encouraged to wear a bandana to work, university or school to show their solidarity with those fighting leukaemia and to raise funds for tissue typing. So we all wore colourful bandanas to work as an alice band, or neck scarf, or around their waists or some guys wore it on their arm ala “Survivor” 😉
My weekend starts in 15 minutes, the sun is shining, and I get to spend time with my man just now and with family tomorrow, so HAPPY WEEKEND Julie, Ryan, Sadie and all the readers 🙂
Saigon cinnamon is my favorite kind! The organic kind of too die for. I don’t know what makes it much better but it just is.
And that is a really cute way for your Sister to ask you to be her Bridesmaid.
I really like the color of that jacket! I really need some new fitness jackets, so I’ll have to check that out.
I used to work at Athleta and I love all of their clothing! Their return policy is the best: you can return an item at any time for any reason with no hassle! There’s no fear of spending a ton of $$ on a piece of clothing and it not holding up in a workout because if it doesn’t work for you, you can bring it back even after you’ve worn it! And they hem for free in store. I miss my employee discount though 🙁
I didn’t know they accepted returns even after you’ve tried it! That’s fantastic!
The bridesmaid gift is super cute. My bestie just asked all of us in a similar way (I have posted the card on my instagram), as well as a ring pop. So much fun!
Also, amazing update about your Mom. It goes hand in hand with October being Breast Cancer Awareness month.
I just wrote an entire post about my “October Faves” 🙂 Enjoy your time with your grandmothers!
Congratulations to you, your family, and your mom on being cancer free! That’s amazing! It must be such a relief to have your mom healthy and happy with no health issues!!
I LOVE that jacket! That color looks awesome on you! I am always on the lookout for great new workout gear and this one looks pretty great! Although it’s going to be 80 this weekend in SoCal, I need to stock up on some long sleeve running shirts for when it actually does get chilly..A girl can dream..
What a cute way for your sister to ask you guys to be her bridesmaids, i love it! Also congrats to your mom on hitting the 5 year mark, it’s a huge deal! My sister has cancer 4 years ago and her 5 year milestone will be next year. I hope we get there with no other issues.
Have a great weekend with your family!
Congrats to your Mom! That is amazing! It looks like you have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months! 🙂
Congrats to your mom!! That is a great accomlishment! Mmmm Cinnamon, makes me want a cinnamon latte 🙂 Enjoy your time with your family, and have a great Friday 🙂
Congratulations to your mom, that’s incredible! I love that jacket, it looks like a super flattering cut. Have a great weekend!
Great list!
Have a wonderful time with your family! Happy Friday!
A girlfriend of mine asked me to be her maid of honor in a similar way! Such a sweet gesture! 🙂 And Savannah will be such a fun place for a bachelorette party! My husband and I went this past spring and absolutely loved the charm and character of the city!
So happy to hear that your mom is doing well. May God continue to bless her with health and happiness!
That pink jacket is so cute–love how vibrant it is! And Gina’s video sounds super fun. I love a good groove session 🙂
So happy to hear that your mom is doing well. May God continue to bless her with health and happiness!
That pink jacket is so cute–love how vibrant it is! And Gina’s video sounds super fun. I love a good groove session 🙂
Thank you so much Alison!
I love all my Athleta jackets! They are seriously so versatile.
You and your Mom are amazing! So happy for her!
I made little boxes for my bridesmaids as well. It was such a fun project and they all loved them! Plus it is a great keepsake 🙂
That’s so exciting that your sister is getting married – I can’t wait for my sister to find a bf, get engaged, get married (lol) so I can be a MOH!! I love that jacket…the color is awesome! And that’s great news about your mom 🙂
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Those bridesmaid boxes are so adorable! I am the maid of honor in a wedding this coming summer and can’t wait to start all of the fun party planning!!
First of all, that’s so exciting about your mom’s 5 year anniversary!!
Secondly, those boxes are ADORABLE!! I love when people do cute, creative things like that. Makes me wish I had done something like that for my bridesmaids!!
I’m loving that I have almost all the addresses I need to send out save the dates!! I’m also loving that my mom is coming into town tomorrow- there’s nothing better than mommas! Congrats to yours on 5 years. That’s incredible! My mom is a survivor too and has reconstruction in November
I am SO happy to hear your mom has been healthy for FIVE years! It is huge! Congratulations on being maid of honor! Your sister couldn’t have picked a better one 😉
Congratulations to your mom!! It’s such a great feeling when a family members hits those milestones. Your mom is an inspiration!!
congrats to your mom! i’m so happy that your mom was able to fight breast cancer! =) have fun spending the weekend with your family! xo
I loooovveee that jacket! I too have a long torso so it seems perf!
Congrats to your mom–that is really neat <3
Congratulations on your Mom being cancer free for 5 years! My boyfriend reached that milestone earlier this year and it truly is an amazing feeling!
My friend asked me with a ring pop too! So cute! Congratulations to your momma! I love that it is during breast cancer awareness month too 🙂
Congrats to a happy and healthy Mom! And heres to 50 more healthy and happy years 🙂 Such an inspiration!
Congrats to a happy and healthy Mom! And heres to 50 more healthy and happy years 🙂 Such an inspiration!
I’m loving pumpkin oats and that San Diego is FINALLY chilly enough for a scarf (at least in the mornings).
Such a blessing about your Mom! I love those kinds of stories!
By the way, I also need to tell you how much I LOVE your blog. You are so inspirtation and keep me motivated to reach my health/fitness goals! 🙂
Congrats to your mom! That jacket is also super cute!
I love unique ways to ask for help with weddings!
I was ages before I settled on these for our wedding… http://www.ahealthiermoo.com/index.php/2013/06/30/will-you-be-my-bridesmaid Which I got from an idea on Pinterest.
I then carried on with the theme and asked my Witness to take part in our wedding in a similar manner…
http://www.ahealthiermoo.com/index.php/2013/07/11/asking-my-witness
Five years cancer free is great news. My Mum is currently undergoing chemotherapy for her cancer and I cannot wait until it is our ‘five year cancer free’ party! 🙂 Spend every chance you get with her, just because you can.
Congrats to your mom! It’s been a little over 10 years since my mom’s double mastectomy and we couldn’t be happier that she is healthy and cancer free 🙂
I love the way your sister asked her bridesmaids to be in the wedding. Too cute!
I’m loving homemade berry jelly (jam in the UK!) and chutney in my meals this week courtesy of a good friend who knows the way to this foodie’s heart!
I love the “thankful” quote on the picture. So wonderful and congrats to your mom! I’m going to try the pumpkin pancakes this weekend =)
This Friday I am loving:
1. The fact that it’s a 3 day weekend.
2. My awesome workouts this week.
3. That me, my sister, best friend and daughter are going to have a fabulous girl’s day tomorrow:-D
I just bought the DVD the other day! Sooo excited to try it! I figure even if I don’t do the steps properly, if I keep moving it’ll still be a great workout! (and something different to change it up)
what’s the name of your jacket? i am 6’1″ and love long stuff! It’s super cute!!!!
Love the jacket! You and your sis are both amazing at the whole crafts thing! Great to hear about your mum’s 5 year anniversary since the surgery. My mum lost her best friend only today, 45 with young kids, came as such a shock but I guess we just have to be grateful for our own health.
Congrats to your mom on the 5 years! That’s amazing!
Congrats to your mother, what an amazing success story to celebrate today 🙂
Everything in this post is love-able! 😀 Your mom is a strong woman and she just seems to be a downright positive soul!
And I’m also terrible at choreographed dancing and uh…dancing in general? So those kinds of DVDs are sooo intimidating to me! But it’s good to hear that Solibeat is doable.
Alright, I copied you. Thanks for the inspiration! http://www.seven-ate-nine.com/2/post/2013/10/for-the-win-friday.html
My mother is coming up on her 12 year cancer free anniversary! Enjoy your family time 🙂
Congratulations to your mom & family on 5 years!
yay, i’m so happy you liked the dvd!! 🙂 thank you for the shout out, too.
now off to check out that gorg pink hoodie…
have a great weekend visiting your fam!
xoxo
That jacket looks so pretty!!
I need to check out that dance dvd it sounds like a lot of fun 🙂