{"id":19375,"date":"2024-08-09T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T10:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=19375"},"modified":"2024-08-12T11:02:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T11:02:23","slug":"8-9-friday-faves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/8-9-friday-faves\/","title":{"rendered":"8.9 Friday Faves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I\u2019m meeting up with a friend for brunch, Liv and I have a volunteer event, P is back to basketball, and we\u2019re back in the school\/homework shuffle. I\u2019m hoping I can get in a hot yoga class, too.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead. 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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166601\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166601 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166601\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamond-head-2-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166602\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166602 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166602\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diamond-head-1024x768-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Pics from our Diamond Head hike last week!)<\/p>\n<h2>7.26 Friday Faves<\/h2>\n<h3>Fashion + beauty + random:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dzqcLc\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This nail polish.<\/a> I\u2019ve been giving my nails a break from dip since my favorite nail girl has been away for a couple of months, and decided to give this a try after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbfingers.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Julie<\/a> recommended it. It smoothes out the surface of your nails (which is helpful if they\u2019ve been drilled a bit for dip and gel) and gives a nice, neutral shade.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166604\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166604 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166604\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nail-polish-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>July reader Faves! It\u2019s always fun to go back through analytics and see which products you enjoyed the most that I shared here on the blog.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166603\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166603 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166603\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/top-reader-purchases-683x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are the top picks from July:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+yw89-0xyNnWYiZq16Bz2Pw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Our suitcases!<\/a> We have three because they&#8217;re inexpensive, look nice, and are durable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mVu1Fs5sB-9W3tpzxoEmxQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">These three-piece travel pajamas.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/products\/f10-face-peeling-olive-core?_pos=1&amp;_sid=4cfa35902&amp;_ss=r&amp;referral=Fitnessista\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Olive Peeling.<\/a> I\u2019ve been using this as a gentle exfoliator. It doesn\u2019t have a scent and works well but is still gentle enough for sensitive skin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cUhWoV\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This camera<\/a> &#8211; it makes an excellent gift for tweens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4c1Pctp\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">These are the Pilot\u2019s everyday shoes.<\/a> (They are SO light and I kinf of want some lol)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4c8aS7e\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This super cute vest outfit.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YjNxfn\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This egg chair.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46l4urH\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This Free People dupe.<\/a> I get compliments every time I wear this.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46tm8tt\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This packable sun visor.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4de8axN\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Frownies!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+fSkTKobuWE38gFhqFBI7Ig\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The best Chelsea boots<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+pxvTboHt4-nDv6ZbUxfKNA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The holy grail for shoes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+gcN3eV0jZt_mynyYGM6Trg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">These comfy joggers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+YdUJMEFFXhn0xNVlG0Artg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">These jeans<\/a>. I got a pair during the Nordstrom Sale and LOVE them. So soft and fit perfectly. I need to get them hemmed (such is life) but the fit is excellent.<\/p>\n<h3>Read, watch, listen:<\/h3>\n<p>My friend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giselleschroer.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Giselle<\/a> recommended<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YCaTgp\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> this book<\/a>. It\u2019s definitely eye-opening and gives a lot of helpful tips in this technology-heavy world we live in, and how to navigate it with kids.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C-VS-YAREyv\/?igsh=MXRqN2JqZmMyczE5aA==\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This was EPIC.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/169-the-immunity-code-diet-and-why-dairy-isnt-the-enemy-with-joel-greene\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">this week\u2019s podcast episode on maybe why dairy isn\u2019t the enemy.<\/a> \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=arjjLINfrlk\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Autoimmune disease: the shocking triggers you need to know.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Liv discovered the new Great Gatsby musical and we\u2019ve been listening to the soundtrack. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2w3RZ8Cn-qQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This song is banger<\/a> (she hates when I say that lol).<\/p>\n<h3>Fitness, health, life, and good eats:<\/h3>\n<p>Felt good to get back into workouts! I\u2019ve taken a couple of Pilates classes and a barre class since we\u2019ve been back.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166605\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166605 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166605\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/reformer-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Put on a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrisense.io\/?rfsn=6758471.2717d3&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fitnessista&amp;utm_term=6758471.2717d3&amp;code=GINA50\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Nutrisense CGM<\/a> this week and it\u2019s been so helpful to get this data\u2026 especially since we were gone a lot between a couple of weeks each in Spain and Hawaii. I ate a lot more restaurant food, drank more alcohol, but my stress was WAY lower. I\u2019m interested to continue to see the data. If you\u2019d like to learn more, you can check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/why-i-tried-nutrisense-and-what-i-learned\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">full review of Nutrisense<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrisense.io\/?rfsn=6758471.2717d3&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fitnessista&amp;utm_term=6758471.2717d3&amp;code=GINA50\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">use GINA50 here for $50 off.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pacha! I\u2019ve been obsessed with these gluten-free buns and they only have three ingredients. They\u2019re perfect for sardine melts, PB&amp;Js, and eggs with avocado and sriracha.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166608\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166608 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166608 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pacha-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Made <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/gluten-free-lemon-cookie-fruit-tart-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">this tart<\/a> again for last night\u2019s family dinner!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166606\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166606 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166606\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tart-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Danielle and Trevor\u2019s baby shower! I can\u2019t believe our little niece will be here in a couple of months! She had a beauiful shower at the Carriage House with the best food from El Charro, a full bar, fun games, and we all oohed and ahhed over all of the. adorable baby gifts. So so excited for them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=166607\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-166607 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166607\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/baby-shower-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a happy weekend and I\u2019ll see ya soon. Have a wonderful weekend, friends!<\/p>\n<p>xoxo<\/p>\n<p>Gina<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/8-9-friday-faves\/\">8.9 Friday Faves<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\">The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I\u2019m meeting up with a friend for brunch, Liv and I have a volunteer event, P is back to basketball, and we\u2019re back in the school\/homework shuffle. I\u2019m hoping I can get in a hot yoga class, too. 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