{"id":11078,"date":"2023-02-10T13:59:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=11078"},"modified":"2023-02-17T09:59:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:59:39","slug":"friday-faves-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/friday-faves-40\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Faves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey hey! How are you? Happy Friday! I\u2019m so glad the weekend is here. I\u2019m looking forward to a yoga class with a friend, a mom-daughter date with Liv, Super Bowl fun (not the game, but the snacks and company), and getting caught up around the house. Another something kind of exciting: I\u2019m teaching a strength and conditioning class at the dance studio for the kids this weekend. I\u2019m nervous about it (tough crowd lol), but I\u2019m really looking forward to sharing some tools and strategies that can help support their flexibility and tumbling. I hope it goes well and that they enjoy it!<\/p>\n<p>This past weekend, we had a family staycation in Phoenix for an Air Force awards banquet. I flew from Santa Barbara into Phoenix, did my makeup in the ladies\u2019 room at the airport while I waited for the crew, they swooped me, \u00a0and we headed straight to the event. One of our beloved babysitters lives in Phoenix, so she was able to hang out with the girls in our hotel room (they ordered room service and played games) while we were at the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>2 more years of getting to see this guy in his mess dress uniform so I better live it up. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/friday-faves-379\/awards-banquet\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-160693\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-160693\" title=\"Air Force awards banquet\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/awards-banquet-scaled.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UlytdWRFpmjR4j_rxJ-2xw\">My dress is here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h4>A few friends have asked about the Pilot\u2019s work situation!<\/h4>\n<p>The Pilot is finishing his Air Force retirement right now and is commander of one of the squadrons. He\u2019s still employed commercially and will head back to the airlines after retirement.<\/p>\n<p>The event was one of the best Air Force events I\u2019ve attended. They had live music and dancing during the ceremony &#8211; ballet, modern, and lyrical performances to a variety of music styles. It included the traditional and more somber aspects of formal military events (presentation of the colors, National Anthem, ceremony for fallen soldiers and POWs, in addition to the awards and recognition), and the live performances were such a thoughtful way to make the event even more engaging and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>We stayed at the Wigwam Resort, which was where the banquet was held. And the kids were obsessed with it. We definitely need to to back and bring our swimsuits for the water slides! We had breakfast at the hotel before hiking Camelback.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/friday-faves-379\/wigwam-breakfast\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-160694\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-160694 size-full\" title=\"Wigwam Resort food\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wigwam-breakfast.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(I had the overnight oats, eggs, and an orange juice, and the Pilot and I split an acai bowl because we both wanted to try it)<\/p>\n<p>The kids said we couldn\u2019t go to Phoenix without hiking Camelback, so of course we had to take them. I love that they enjoy hiking as much as we do! Camelback is a pretty grueling hike with steep elevation, but they crushed it as always.<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/friday-faves-379\/hiking-camelback\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-160695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-160695\" title=\"hiking Camelback\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hiking-camelback-scaled.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After our hike, we hit the road back to Tucson! It was fun to end one trip with another, but definitely made the week a bit of a scramble. I didn\u2019t get groceries until Tuesday and am still recovering from the laundry nightmare, but it was totally worth it. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<h2>Friday Faves 2.10<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s time for the Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your favorites, too, so please shout out something you\u2019re loving in the comments section below!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/friday-faves-379\/taco-tuesday\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-160696\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-160696 size-full\" title=\"Valentine&#039;s Day on a Tuesday\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/taco-tuesday.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Read, watch, listen:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; I finally finished\u00a0<em>Emily in Paris<\/em>\u00a0last night and YOU GUYS. The ending was wild! I feel like I need to debrief with someone on all of this. What do you think is going to happen?!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/homemade-copycat-reeses-hearts-gluten-free-and-vegan\/\"> Check out this week\u2019s podcast episode<\/a> with my fave productivity tips.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/2023\/02\/06\/young-children-parenting-advice\/\">Surprising tips for parents of young children.<\/a>\u00a0(So many brilliant comments in this thread, too!)<\/p>\n<h3>Fitness, health, and good eats:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Spring Shape Up is on the way!! Be sure to check back here on Monday &#8211; I\u2019ll have all of the details on how to sign up and get started. We\u2019ll start on Feb 27 together! It\u2019s a 2-week challenge and is totally free.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/sunday-chili\">The best Sunday chili<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/homemade-copycat-reeses-hearts-gluten-free-and-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make these Reese\u2019s PB hearts for Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/homemade-copycat-reeses-hearts-gluten-free-and-vegan\/copycat-reeses-hearts-2-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-156945\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-156945 size-full\" title=\"Homemade Reese&#039;s Hearts\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/copycat-reeses-hearts-2.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Fashion + beauty:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; 30% off for <a href=\"http:\/\/beautycounter.com\/ginaharney\">new Beautycounter clients<\/a> is back! Use the code CLEANFORALL30 for 30% off almost everything sitewide! <a href=\"http:\/\/beautycounter.com\/ginaharney\">Click this link<\/a> and make sure Gina Harney is selected as your consultant. I highly recommend the supreme cream, All Bright C serum, overnight peel, AHA mask, Color Intense lipstick, and beyond gloss.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; If you\u2019re in the makeup mood, the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ahRq48s2BmZM8PliPS8pYw\">Tarte sale<\/a> is going strong.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Some of my top picks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ptZzSTm1UKRBPP3vDbxQqA\">This palette<\/a> (I have it and love it! Perfect neutrals)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+K7SAuBfjRytNfZ9GxLOjVg\">These two palettes are a steal at $27 for both<\/a>! I bought these before the holidays and they\u2019re my current go-to colors for everyday and for going out<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+8q5a8aANMFVBR9aUrAMEpA\">A brush set for $20!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+9u6a_BOu1NtE1IOGgGDzPQ\">My very favorite lash primer.<\/a> It gives your mascara an extra boost and helps create the look of super long lashes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mZVlqTh8nDFrXFE80rlQwg\">This is the gloss I currently have in my purse<\/a> (color Hang Ten)<\/p>\n<p>Amazon faves:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RJUdOF\">These silky pajamas<\/a>. They\u2019re so cute and I love the color.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m also going to get some <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+pnToDlB9ORTl82yZg6v6rA\">new sandals<\/a> (spring is just around the corner) and <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+7h_C4-9n_SCs9Wl8BwKCxQ\">this dress.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Happy Friday, friends!!<\/p>\n<p>xo<\/p>\n<p>Gina<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/friday-faves-379\/\">Friday Faves<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\">The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey hey! How are you? Happy Friday! I\u2019m so glad the weekend is here. I\u2019m looking forward to a yoga class with a friend, a mom-daughter date with Liv, Super Bowl fun (not the game, but the snacks and company), and getting caught up around the house. 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