Friday Favorites

Are you all ready for the weekend?

It is very weird to have so little on our schedule this weekend but I am welcoming the change with open arms. Our weekend schedule includes lots of sleep, a little bit of baking, a few hours of work, and the half marathon on Sunday followed by a bbq at a friends home in Nyon, near the race finish.

After a very productive day working from home I spent 30 minutes on the mat stretching out my hamstrings and all the kinks.

This serves as a perfect segway into Friday favorites! It’s been a while since I did a Friday Favorites post but I figured now is as good a time as any to get back into the habit. Let me know if you like it! 

Runner’s World Yoga on A Roll – I’ve foam rolled and I’ve done yoga but I’ve never done them together. This video is an awesome, free way to relax your muscles while stretching out some especially tight areas like lower back, hamstrings, and hips! I really appreciate that Runner’s World features lots of full-length, runner focused, free yoga videos on their site.

WoodWick Fireside Candles – It’s no secret that I have a soft spot in my heart for scented candles. I love that the candle makes a crackling sound when it’s burning and the warm, cozy scent welcomes Fall into our home anytime I burn it. I felt the stress immediately melt away when I lit it before my yoga practice today.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer – I rarely use a concealer as I’ve never found one that I loved. I’ve tried a bunch over the years but either ended up with the wrong color, spending more than I wanted or not liking the consistency. I don’t mind paying a premium for something I wear or use daily, but concealer isn’t one of those.  I don’t wear it everyday and therefore it doesn’t make sense to waste money. Luckily on a trip to Space NK this week I discovered Nars Radiant Creamy concealer. The applicator makes it easy to smooth on while the formula instantly transformed my discoloration and bags to vibrant and bright.

Italian wines – We’ve been drinking more Pinot’s from Burgundy but have been missing the depth of grapes like the big bold wines we used to drink in the states like California cabernets. After reading last week’s New York Times article we realized that some Tuscan wines, such as Chianti and other Tuscan blends may be great to add to our rotation as the sangiovese grape has incredible depth.

Crest 3D White – Last but not least, I can’t forget to feature my favorite toothpaste. When we were home last month three different people, including my mom, asked if I’d had my teeth whitened. That is a sign that my whitening toothpaste is working! This toothpaste whitens without making my teeth sensitive and is available in most drugstores, grocery stores or on Amazon. At less than $4 a tube, when purchased on Amazon, it’s a lot cheaper than professional whitening and makes an impact after just two weeks!

Your turn! What are you loving these days?