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<\/a><\/p>\nWe had a wonderful time with family and enjoyed so many fun adventures.<\/p>\n Some highlights:<\/p>\n the alligator farm was a HUGE hit a beautiful hike,<\/p>\n strolling around and shopping in Hot Springs,<\/p>\n the Christmas lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens,<\/p>\n and lunch at The Root.<\/p>\n (gf chicken salad sandwich, salad, and sweet potato fries. 10\/10)<\/p>\n What do you have going on this weekend? It\u2019s the squadron Christmas party and we\u2019re going to get our Christmas tree. After being team fake tree for so many years, we switched to real a few years ago and I don\u2019t see myself going back. They smell AMAZING.<\/p>\n It\u2019s time for the weekly 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 faves, too, so please shout out something you\u2019re loving in the comments section below.<\/p>\n It\u2019s always fun to look back through analytics and see which products you\u2019ve enjoyed the most that I\u2019ve shared here on the blog. November is especially fun with gift guides (I have more coming next week!) and here are the bestsellers from this past month:<\/p>\n The sauna blanket!<\/a> I was so pumped to see how many of you added this to your collection this month! You can still use FITNESSISTA20 for 20% off here<\/a><\/p>\n These cute joggers<\/a><\/p>\n Everyday Chelsea boots<\/a><\/p>\n This swimsuit that I bought years ago and still love<\/a><\/p>\n The best half-zip\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n An amazing gift for any pet lover<\/a><\/p>\n The gift that will make any little kid\u2019s whole year<\/a><\/p>\n Still my favorite leggings\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n A perfect stocking stuffer for your husband or partner<\/a><\/p>\n A Barbie dream house<\/a><\/p>\n This kids\u2019 ruffle sweatshirt<\/a><\/p>\n Loving this audiobook<\/a> so far, especially since I\u2019ve been into rewatching old Friends<\/em> episodes. It\u2019s sad and comforting to hear his voice, and it was a loss this year that hit me pretty hard.<\/p>\n I watched Falling for Christmas<\/em> on Netflix while wrapping gifts – trying to get everything done early – and I have to admit\u2026 it was great.<\/p>\n Check out this week\u2019s podcast episode here!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 15 festive holiday cocktail recipes.<\/a><\/p>\n You have to try these crunchy almond butter truffles.<\/a><\/p>\n Our favorite holiday recipes!<\/a><\/p>\n 30 on, 30 off HIIT with weights<\/a><\/p>\n Love this Madewell dress<\/a> (on sale right now)<\/p>\n How cute are these ballerina flats?<\/a><\/p>\n Kind of into the fact that bootcut jeans are back.<\/a><\/p>\n Happy Friday, friends! What are you loving this week? Any fun Cyber Monday or Black Friday purchases that have been arriving?<\/p>\n xoxo<\/p>\n Gina<\/p>\n WINNERS:<\/p>\n Congrats to the winner of our Beautycounter giveaway: Traci<\/p>\n and to the winners of the Amazon $500 gift card giveaway!<\/p>\n @joyfuldesi19<\/p>\n @beachmom757<\/p>\n *Stay tuned for Favorite Things on Monday \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n The post Friday Faves 12.1 and Arkansas fun<\/a> appeared first on The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you\u2019ve had a great one. Ours went by quickly \u2014 part of it was spent in Arkansas and then we flew back home to Tucson. We had a wonderful time with family and enjoyed so many fun adventures. Some highlights: the alligator farm was a\u2026![](\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arkansas-adventures.jpg\" "\\"Friday")
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<\/a><\/p>\nFriday Faves 12.1 and Arkansas fun<\/h2>\n
November faves!<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRead, watch, listen:<\/h3>\n
Fitness + good eats:<\/h3>\n
Fashion + beauty:<\/h3>\n
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