Happy Friday gang! If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat (@healthyhappier) you know that I kicked off the day in my favorite way – a long run. I’m actually taking today off from work so I can get our house prepared for the wedding shower we’re hosting tomorrow night. My mother-in-law and I are spending the day together cooking, arranging flower arrangements, decorating and getting organized. I’m so excited to see the finish product come together tomorrow and hope that Russell, Meg and all their friends enjoy the evening!
As promised, in regular Friday fashion, here is this week’s version of Friday Favorites. So, as you count down the hours until the weekend begins, let’s dive into this week’s edition of Friday Favorites, including recipes, articles, posts and other things that caught my eye this week.
Warm weather means the opportunity to reintroduce some of my favorite items back into my wardrobe. For this morning’s errands I sported my Chuck Taylors, ripped jeans and my new sunglasses!
Do you find yourself doing push-ups but not seeing results? You could be doing them all wrong. Dara, one of my favorite Fhitting Room instructors, shows everyone how to do the perfect push-ups in this helpful and inspiring Daily Burn post. Suns out guns out?
The House of Cards addiction is real friends. I have no idea why it took me so long, but I’m officially obsessed with this series. Certain aspects remind me of Scandal, though darker. I’ve made it through eight episodes and am so curious to see where the series goes. Don’t worry, everyone has warned me that season 3 is horrible but season 4 makes up for it. Bo and I also get a kick out of the fact that the two main characters share our same workouts – running and rowing.
Running the NYC half marathon next weekend? If so, this post is for you. Elizabeth is a running coach who has run the NYC half marathon seven times. Her course strategy, tips and tricks for the NYC Half has me excited to race and I’ve already printed her helpful pace bracelet!
Slowly but surely I’m updating my skin care regimen with natural products. The Acure day cream absorbs quickly, fights aging and helps stimulate cell renewal. It’s light enough to wear under makeup and leaves my face feeling silky smooth. In just a month of use, my face looks brighter and more vibrant than ever before!
If you loved Spotlight as much as us, you’ll love this Washington Post article that Martin Baron, past editor of the Boston Globe wore about what the movie meant to him and the industry.
This marathon playlist helped add some spice to this morning’s long run. The first song, Downtown, reminded me how much I love running to Macklemore which then lead me down the Spotify rabbit hole, adding Swedish House Mafia, Daft Punk and Red Hot Chilli Peppers to my half marathon playlist.
Lately I’ve been practicing yoga on an almost daily basis in the comfort of our home. I light a candle, roll out the mat and spend five to ten minutes unwinding. This routine is great for recovery or relaxation and just the way I like things – short, sweet and to the point.
The arrival of Spring and a few upcoming trips have me inspired to shop again. My J.Crew Factory shopping basket is overflowing with bright pieces including this necklace, a fun, eyelet dress perfect for any Summer party and this top that is screaming to be paired with white jeans.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Friday Favorites! Hope you have a wonderful day and a great weekend!
Your turn: What’s your favorite running or workout song these days?
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored and instead is a list of the things of my favorite things this week. As normal, it includes lots of beauty and fashion items which means there are a few affiliate links via ShopStyle. It takes time and money to maintain a blog so I thank you for the support and few cents that come from clicking through the links!
