1. Happy Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious about today’s date??
2. Fellow moms, this video is amazing. Watch it! Then tell me if you’re more of an 80’s mom or a 2018 mom (I’m a little of both!).
3. Sooo, I wound up ordering this bag from Target last week, but it wound up being way too small for me. So I returned it and ordered this one, which arrived yesterday and it is perfect!
4. It wouldn’t be a fun facts post without bringing up the topic of this lovely spring we’re having! I honestly just spent about 10 minutes scrolling through funny memes about our lack of spring, physically laughing out loud at some of them. Yet, I couldn’t pick one to share in today’s post, so if you need a chuckle, just go searching for “is it spring or winter memes.” I think you’ll enjoy.
5. I swear, I tried the Sweet Vanilla Cream Cold Brew from Starbucks last year and hated it, but I gave it a try again earlier this week and I LOVED it.
SO good!! It may rival my other iced drink of choice (iced coffee w/ 1 pump caramel + 1 pump white mocha + 2% milk)…what’s your go-to coffee order??
6. Our new couch is in!! I am so excited to get it to the house, yet so nervous for it to get stained/dirty by my messy children (and, who am I kidding…me too). Part of me is starting to think this may have been a bad move. Then again, part of me is thinking, hey, maybe now I’ll finally be more firm about the rules on the couch for once?
7. So about a week and a half ago (maybe 2 weeks?) I made the swap to an all-natural deodorant. It’s something that has been on my mind for a few years now, but I finally felt compelled enough to make the switch. I started using this Lavender deodorant from Primally Pure, and so far, I truly like it. I think the big test will be once the weather warms up a bit, but I haven’t experienced any extra sweating or odors (at least that I’m aware of – I told Jay that he MUST tell me immediately if he smells anything bad!). I also haven’t experienced any irritation, which is what I was most concerned about, after reading so many other reviews with complaints about irritation with natural deodorant. I’ve been told that it can still happen even after months of using it, but I’m going to stay hopeful that this continues to be a good fit for me!
8. For the first time in I couldn’t even tell you how long, I hopped on the treadmill earlier this week for a little interval run.
I sort of made up stuff as I went, throwing in some inclines and alternating mostly between 1 minute of 5mph and 1 minute of anywhere between 7-9.5mph. It actually felt really good while I was on there, but my hip started acting up like crazy the next day. Maybe too much, too soon? I’m gonna give it another go today or tomorrow and we’ll see what happens. But I WILL say, I’ve been loving being back to some early morning workouts again <3.
9. If you could choose, what would you like to see more of around here in the coming weeks? A recipe? Motherhood trials and tribulations? Beauty/shopping? Current approaches to health/fitness? I’ve recently found myself more in the mood to write (YAY!) and would love any feedback from you to help steer me in some sort of direction!
Alright my friends, I’m off for today. I hope you all have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend ahead, whatever you may be doing <3
Hi Courtney, I love your blog! I especially love your motherhood posts. Day in the life of posts are always interesting too :-)
Posts about everything- motherhood, beauty, recipes, essential oils, Emily Ley updates/progress, House/room tours…all good!
Oh, and Usborne Book of the week added to Friday Favs! I love getting a peek inside new books for kids!
I would love to see more house tour/decorative type post- I really like your style and your house is beautiful. Also- did you buy your treadmill new?? I’m looking at purchasing one for our new home (probably why I’m more interested in house type posts right now!) Thanks and have a great weekend :)
Yum! I love an iced americano with almond milk and one pump of vanilla. I would love to see more fitness motivation posts, meal prep—love yours! And maybe some “what I eat in a day.” Happy Friday!
I’ve got a theory about the vanilla sweet cream cold brew – it depends on whether they have the “sweet cream” made (I overheard them say that it’s heavy cream + half and half + liquid sugar + vanilla), or if they have run out and just use half and half + vanilla syrup. The former is delicious, and the latter is just “meh”.
Clearly that is also my go-to Starbucks drink!
I vote for more health and fitness content!
Hoping you have a great weekend.
I would love more outfit posts, try-on’s, target purchases and food and coffee favs! Also little things you like, just trival crap, lol like nail polish colors, lip balm, snacks, you name it! :)
Motherhood, day in the life and beauty/shopping are always my favorites!
Motherhood trials :) And that new couch!! Ha!
YES to the new couch and where you got it. We have been sectional/couch shopping FOREVER. Would love more information. Day in life, beauty, house, etc. all sound great.
Have a great weekend Courtney!
I am not superstitious, but my Memere (who is now passed) used to say Friday the 13th is a “lucky day” and I guess that is true for me because I found $100 hidden in a side pocket of a handbag I was cleaning out this morning. So, I will take that as a good sign! ;) I love your blog, and anything you post is always fun to me! I love hearing about your everyday life, health and fitness, and motherhood!! :) I hope you have a great weekend, Courtney! Xoxo
If you end up with irritation try a baking soda free version! I started getting some irritation after using a natural one for a while and when I switched to baking soda free I was in the clear! I use Schmidt’s Sensitive Brand and it is great – lots of great scents too!
I’ll have to try the sweet cream! We totally trashed our light couch after three years, but I think if I had it professionally cleaned once a year, it would have lasted much longer!
Hi Courtney! I love day in the life posts and maybe a house tour, if youre comfortable sharing. I always enjoy recipe posts too.
Hope you have a great weekend!
Motherhood & day if the life!
I’ve never had their cold brew before I may need to try. I’ve been obsessed with just getting a latte with coconut milk (tastes sweet but not too sweet) but I’m getting ready to go iced soon (when it gets above 40 degrees)… maybe I should go look at those memes!
I’d lurve to see more of the food you eat, even if it’s repetitive or don’t look awsthically pleasing! It gives me ideas of what to make for dinner! Ohhh and tribulations with the kids! I love to see your insights and solutions to your adorable children! Happy Fryday Courntey! Xoxo
Please keep us updated with the primally pure deodorant! I was using it for a while and effectiveness wise I LOVED it. I smelled way LESS than I ever did with regular deodorant – love love love. BUT it did start to irritate my armpits so I had to stop using it. :( It looks like they have a new formula since I tried it so I’m tempted to buy it again and see if that one works!
Well now I want a new purse! That one is so perfect!
I’d love to see more recipes or what your kiddos eat.
I’d also like to see more of what you wear too.
And I’m up for motherhood posts! We mamas have to stick tighter!
Have a fantastic weekend!
I should give the sweet cream cold brew another try… I had the same feels about it when it first came out, but maybe it’s better now?
I’m nosey so I love day in the life posts, also what I ate today type posts — and would Love a kid version! Always looking for new ideas for my daughter.
Also I love your style and appreciate that you seem to be mindful of price point when you share fashion finds. All these instagram influencers trying to tell me their Nordstrom tank top is a good deal at “only” 60 bucks. What?! haha
I love the Fun Facts and also would like to see lots of Things I Love/Eat/Do/Advise etc.
A day in the life, outfit/clothing posts, meals/recipes and fitness/nutrition would be my picks. I love your blog. It’s one of the few I read and keep up on. Thank you for the great content!
Hi Courtney, I just found your blog, and like it! Especially all about motherhood post. Love it very much!
I have been eyeballing that same purse! I like ones with a shoulder strap – is that smaller strap long enough to wear on your shoulder?
I enjoy all your posts but motherhood and food/recipes are probably my favorites.
It is long enough! I interchange them all the time :)