Happy weekend to you all! I hope you’re all having a fabulous day so far and maybe you’ve even got some fun plans on the agenda for later? Well, no matter what you do or where you go, be safe, have fun, and go ahead and maybe try something new!
As for me, I’m at the beach, so life is good. Want to know what else is good? Some of the links in today’s post. We’ve got some good stuff!
YUMMM…FOOD!
Cookie Dough Muddy Buddies via Beyond Frosting (are you KIDDING me?!)
Country Apple Fritter Bread via The Baking ChocolaTess (well, well, well…just in case that fritter craving strikes again) ;)
12 New Ice Creams You Need to Try ASAP (umm, I’ll take one of each please! And I’ve tried the Klondike cookie dough swirl bars….SO good)
Peanut Butter and Banana Yogurt Pops via Home Cooking Memories
BE HEALTHY & FIT
50 Healthy Lunch Ideas (because I can ALWAYS use new ideas for lunches!)
General Mills Is Removing Artificial Flavors and Coloring From All Cereals (Way to go, GM! This is awesome!)
12 Netflix Documentaries That Will Make You Want to Be Healthy (I’ve seen bits and pieces of a few of these, but some of them I’d never heard of…have any of you seen any of them? Recommend any?)
The 5 Best Superfruits of Summer (seriously, who doesn’t love summer produce?!)
20-Minute Beach Workout (maybe something I’ll have to try out this weekend!)
FAVORITE BLOG READS
Complaining vs. Bragging vs. Real Talk (?!) via The Lunchbox Diaries (once again, Colleen hits the nail on the head)
Simple Summer Chopped Salad via Peanut Butter Fingers (loooove chopped salads!!)
30 Minute Bodyweight Tabata Strength Workout via Life in Leggings
Five Favorite Free Photo Apps and Websites via A Lady Goes West (PicMonkey is my favorite too!)
FOR THE MOMS (AND DADS!)
26 Easy 30-Minute Meals For the Entire Family
When Motherhood Changes You… And Why It Might Not Be So Terrible
FAVORITE HOME LOOKS
I’m really liking the look and color of this rug for our home office. I’m thinking maybe a mix of greys, blues, and some other fun pop of color?
I love how cozy these lights make this back deck look! I wish I could decide if we want to go with a wooden deck or a patio…
One of the things I plan to invest in fairly quickly once we move in is a new floor mirror (so maybe I can take some OOTD pics that aren’t cut off anymore!). I never realized how expensive they can get, but I’m liking the looks of this one and this one. Anyone have any recommendations on where they’ve got a good one??
Alright everyone, I’m off! Catch ya tomorrow for some meal plan action.
Joy says
Those pops look so good! Just saved allll the Netflix. But what I really came onto say is check Home Depot and lowes for the mirrors
Linz @ Itz Linz says
that cookie dough muddy buddy recipe!! i’m all about cookie dough anything!!
Meghan says
Try Home Goods for the mirror, I got a really nice one for around $100. I see them in there all the time!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Hi Courtney! Happy Saturday, I hope you guys are having a fabulous time. Thank you so much for sharing my post about photo-editing apps. And about Netlflix documentaries — I keep saying I need to watch at least one, but I can’t bring myself to do it hahah! :)
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
Thanks, lady! I appreciate it!
I saw that Netflix link on Julie’s blog and watched “Hungry for Change” as a result. I loved it. It just makes sense! I’ve been wanting to do a huge overhaul on the way we eat, and that documentary definitely inspired me!
Melissa says
Have you looked at rugsusa.com for rugs? They almost always have 75% off and free shipping, and I love the rugs I’ve gotten there. Great quality for just a little more $$ than the Target version (my friend has that exact rug and it works for a kids playroom, but isn’t quite as nice as you’d want in your main spaces, you know?)
Ikea has the CUTEST full length mirror that can be hung or lean for $99. I have been coveting it forever–it’s on my “to buy” list!
Melissa says
Oops–this is the mirror I was talking about http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00081591/
Lisa says
I searched high and low for an affordable floor mirror a month or so ago. I saw this one online and didn’t think much of it, but walked by it in target a week later and was blown away. It’s big and gorgeous and I every time I walk by it I am so happy I bought it! It’s under 100 too. http://m.target.com/p/floor-mirror-threshold-threshold-brown/-/A-15591071
Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
Loving the look of those PB & Banana Popsicles! Two of my favorite foods :)
Laur says
Those cookie dough muddy buddies are making my shorts tighter just looking at them. UGH. And then it brought me to this link: http://beyondfrosting.com/2014/07/21/smores-lasagna/ Send help!
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
YAY thanks for more fun reads! Have a lovely weekend!
Lindsey says
Hi! Cookie dough muddy buddies sound delicious! I love anything cookie dough! And I am afraid that if I watch those Netflix documentaries that I will never be able to eat cookie dough again and I might just die! :)
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Thanks for the great round up of reads! I heard the good news about General Mills earlier this week. Enjoy the weekend!
Traci says
IKEA for the mirror! We got a good one there for only $40. I need to make those pb banana popsicles and the apple fritter bread doesn’t sound too shabby either. :)
Catherine @ foodiecology says
Love that motherhood article, and those cookie dough muddy buddies sound delicious (and addicting)!
Amy says
Speaking of apple fritters…I was down by Bella Napoli yesterday and got an apple fritter. It was delis have. I also got a glazed doughnut as they are so tasty. I waited til this morning for that def better than DD
Taren Evans says
You can get those exact lights at Target for 14.99. I just put them on my little patio and they look amazing!!
Courtney says
Good to know!! Thanks Taren!!
Heather @ Life In Leggings says
Hi Courtney! Thanks so much for sharing my Tabata workout! I’ve been loving it this week. Gah.. those recipes look amazing, and I need that backyard deck set-up in my life. It looks so cozy! Have a great week :)