Really, today is just jam-packed full of tangents, and then we’ll get into this week’s favorites:
*Does anyone else’s children get out a towel to hug you when you come home from a run? Knox came up with this invention so he could still give a hug but avoid touching any sweat.
*Keira and I went to our place for acai bowls. I love this human. PS, one of the lines from her book that I think about a lot is when she says, “Every time I stepped out of the front door, I asked myself, What kind of adventure am I going to have today?” I like to think that now, when I leave the house for my run because it adds so much more excitement.
*I love Dr. Stacey Sim’s newsletter and found this really interesting…
*One problem with biking is that you don’t have your step count telling you how cool you are for the rest of the day, like when you run…
*I exaggerate all of the time, but honestly, if someone were selling these popsicles at mile 14 of our trail adventure, I would have paid $200 for it.
*We are missing our big kids a lot right now. Anyone else missing people?
*Rachael sent me this stunning picture from her run through Yosemite Valley just after the sun had come up. I must go here.
*Maureen sent this gorgeous photo from her morning run with a sunrise in Philly!
Now for the favorites:
*Today is the last day for the Prime Sale, so I thought I would include my Amazon MUSTS (+ I added a few more that I thought of):
*My #1 lip gloss is 30% off!
*My favorite body sunscreen is 26% off (it leaves the best glow)!
*My dutch oven is 29% off
*Our crepe maker that we use twice a week is on sale
*The best nail top coat.
*My pull-up bar is on sale!
*The Redkin shampoo and conditioner is on sale!
*My GPS Watch! Couldn’t love it any more than I do. I recommend it to every type of runner. It records my elevation gains and losses on runs way better than my Garmin, the screen is bright, the nozel on the side makes it easy to scroll through allllll of the different options on the watch, it is much lighter, and the velcro strap allows it to fit perfectly.
*The best lulu shorts dupes out there. We all need them in blue. They feel like they should cost way more and the matching top is so perfect, too. Oh, and the best long-sleeve dupe for running.
*The short sleeve top that I always get a question about when I wear it.
*Hair obsessions–> my favorite dry shampoo, hair growing vitamins that I swear helps, and this leave-in conditioner.
*The bed sheet set that feels like they should cost more.
*My fake tree that I love in my house.
*My fave white tank.
*The best and most flattering one piece I’ve ever found.
*My running leash for max that makes life much easier.
*The packing cubes that I won’t travel without! I love this luggage, too. I also bring my pillow with me when I travel because I can’t live without it.
*I love these pjs.
*These wide-legged yoga pants are so good.
*Brooke and I both swear by these sandals.
*My padded sleeping mask… sadly, I can’t use a normal one after this one because it has spoiled me.
*My alarm clock so I can have my phone in the bathroom while I sleep.
*My sister swears by the Shark Blow Dryer (and so do her girls).
*The shapeweear I use with every dress.
*The cutest erasable pens that your kids will go CRAZY for.
*The oil sprayer that makes cooking much easier.
*The most flattering t-shirt (double lined) that comes in every color possible. My favorite oversized t-shirt.
*The face serum and eyelash serum that I use daily.
*My teeth are very sensitive and these teeth whitening strips do the job without any pain.
*My electric toothbrush that I bring with me when we travel because I can’t live without it. If you are brushing too hard it lights up which has saved my gums.
*The BEST jean shorts IMO.
*Every morning of my life starts with Perk Energy Protein.
*My running vest that accompanies me on every adventure. My handheld water bottle that I adore.
*The car vaccum that keeps me sane.
*I love these running sunglasses and daily wear sunglasses.
*The TENS machine that saved my back last year.
*I tell everyone to get the Modern Manners for Teens… we go over one each week.
*A few favorite kid things: Melissa & Doug Food sets (this one is 44% off) mini building pieces, my kids are magnatile obsessed, this art easel my girls adore, bean boozled is hilarious to play with them, and our favorite card/board games to play together: First to Last, Chronology, SkyeJo, Monopoly Deal, Suspend, and Do You Know Your Family?
*Andrew and I listened to this book on our drive. Wow. We couldn’t stop listening. Also, don’t forget that with a Spotify Premium account, you get 15 hours of audiobooks a month!
*Andrew’s aunt made these No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Bars for us the other day, and I must share the recipe with you. I need these in my life once a week.
*My thoughts and feelings on electrolytes currently = Re-Lyte for electrolytes ON the run (pina colada>>) and Liquid I.V. for any other time because it feels more like a fun drink to sip on all day.
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What are your plans tonight?
Favorite electrolyte drink?
Anyone listen to a good book lately?
What’s one running habit you swore you’d never adopt… but now you do it all the time?
