Happy Friday!  I’m so ready for the weekend – this week was a looong one.  It looks like the weekend is going to be beautiful weather- hopefully perfect for a 13 mile run.  Last long run before the Borgess Half Marathon!

I haven’t been able to do a Friday Faves in a while so I’m looking forward to sharing some of the things I’ve been loving lately.

1. Favorite snack/sandwich:  Fresh raspberries and almond butter on Ezekiel bread has been a daily snack lately.  I would have loved to take a more appetizing picture but to tell you the truth I was starving and had to devour this immediately.  Try this combination!

  

2. Favorite App – Calm

I go through periods where I’m really good about doing a short daily meditation and then I’ll get out of the habit.  Lately I’ve been pretty good and I think it is do to this app.  It is so easy to use and the background noises are so relaxing (I like the mountain lake choice).  I have the free version but there is a upgraded version with more options. The free version has timed sessions of varying lengths (2-30 minutes), the option for a guided session, or just the plain background noise.  I like to do it right when I wake up, get home from work, or right before bed.  But truthfully you could do the short sessions just about anytime throughout the day – just not while driving please!  Read about some of the benefits of mediation here.

3. Favorite Nail Polish – Revlon #917 Plum Seduction

I just got this nail polish a couple of weeks ago and have already worn it 2-3 times which is a lot for me since I don’t usually paint my fingernails at all.  But this bright fuschia is just singing “Spring is here!” to me.  It’s a little more on the purple side in real life compared to the pic.  Also, I haven’t used Revlon nail polish before but it holds up pretty well to chipping and smudging.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Be Happy, Be Healthy!

Happy Friday!  Hopefully wherever you are, you are staying safe and warm.  Michigan is in the midst of a nasty winter storm and I feel so lucky that I had the day off and didn’t have to commute.  Here are a few quick Friday favorites!

 

Every winter I like to get a few amaryllis bulbs to grow.   I bought this one a couple of months ago and it was slowing growing but it turned out to be beautiful!  It looks like there is a third bud growing too – bonus!  Having fresh blooms in the house makes such a difference – I love it.  Plus growing an amaryllis bulb is so easy.  Just put it in a sunny window and try not to forget to water it every week or so.  I already have another one started that I found on sale at Target.

I have been loving my (faux) fur-lined hood this winter.  I don’t think I’ll buy another winter jacket without one.   It blocks out the wind and snow so much more than a regular hood.

I’ve also been living in leggings, tall socks, and these Sorel boots.  Thank goodness skinny jeans and leggings are in style because I remember hating wearing bootcut or flare jeans in the winter and the cuffs would be soaked and salt-crusted.  (Gotta love those early 2000 fashions!).

Have a great weekend!

Be Happy, Be Healthy!