A good friend of mine created Vacay Sunglasses and sent me a few to try out. I fell in love with the glasses right away and asked him if I could do a giveaway because I wanted to share their amazingness with you.
Vacay Sunglasses theme that I love—> LIVE MORE AND WORK LESS.
The classic matte plum are my absolute favorite.
Sunglasses usually leave lines on the top of my nose after I wear them for a while but these ones don’t at all… I think it is because they are super light yet at the same time they are durable and sturdy.
The seafoam ones just makes life more fun and the black is classic and I wear them all of the time too.
You can get a 25% discount on your VACAY Sunglasses by using the code—> RUNMORE25
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A few things from yesterday. It has been ages since our last baking extravaganza together so we decided to make whole wheat banana bread. We both agreed on using chocolate chips instead of blueberries this time around though.
Brooke is helping to keep me injury free by being my foam rolling buddy and…
by sitting on me while I am in pigeon pose (stretching out my hips). She makes sure that I don’t get up out of the stretch too early like I normally do.
And last but not least Brooke is obsessed with the exact same flamingo that I was obsessed with when I was 11 years old. We have the same taste.
Off to do a Lactate Threshold Test this morning which is probably going to make my lungs and muscles work really hard and hurt a lot.
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5 lucky readers will win a pair of sunglasses of their choice!
To enter GIVEAWAY (it will end on 7/3/15):
-Leave a comment telling me how you are going to LIVE MORE AND WORK LESS over this upcoming holiday weekend!
-For an extra entry: Follow Vacay Sunglasses’s Instagram and leave a separate comment below telling me that you follow them!
978 comments
Kay @ Goaloflosing
I’m going to live more and work less in general by taking the time out of my days to go for walks with my baby girls and enjoy this summer while it’s here!!
Karien @ Running the Race
By not worrying about work during my time off with my family!
Liz
Going to go for a run, make brunch for my future in-laws and then spend the rest of the day relaxing: watch the fireworks and boston Pops, etc.
adrienne
I am a waitress so normally I work weekends and every holiday! BUT!! not this one . I I i have saturday and sunday off so I am going to LIVE MORE AND WORK LESS at the beach!
adrienne
I followed them on instagram
Kris
Going to live more by hanging out by the pool with family and friends plus RUNNING! :)
Brittany
I’m going to live more and work less hanging out with my family this weekend at a farm park and watching some fireworks! :)
Sally @ sweat out the small stuff
Well I actually think it’s the opposite for me this weekend. I’m a freelancer and have to take the work when it comes. :(
Anne
My husband is going to visit his family over the weekend, leaving me with my two kiddos, so I don’t know how much non-work I’ll be doing (we are in the middle of potty training and it isn’t going super well…I’m exhausted!), but when he comes back I am going to spend lots of time at the pool!
valene
I am planning to take the family out bright and early to enjoy holiday festivities and not return till bedtime that way Im not tempted to clean the house, do laundry, yardwork…etc…
Christine
i am going to live more by loving on my 3 month old and not focusing all that needs to get done around the house.
Carly
My goal is to stop worrying about work so much especially when I am at home. I have a bad habit of letting work consume me but I’m going to focus more on what is important, my husband and two year old daughter.
I love all the sunglasses! Perfect for summer and I am in desperate need of a new pair!
Christine
Following on instagram
Kate
I plan to Live More by going outside of my comfort zone for the benefit of my family. Typically, when we visit family on Long Island, we don’t visit NYC (big cities don’t really do it for me). But, since everyone wants to go, we are spending a full day being tourists! A new pair of sunglasses would pair well with a day in the big apple…
Eva
LOVE those mint green ones!!! i’m going to live more, work NONE this weekend by chilling out and eating lots of food. bet you didn’t see that answer coming ;)
also i followed them on instagram!
Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.com
I am going to spend every waking moment with my brother, soaking in my last few weeks with him before he moves. (Lucky him :))
Catlin
I am going to do a one day road trip to the beach and fish :)
It is going to be awesome to just get away and leave all the stress behind.
Catlin
followed on Instagram :)
Kelly
I just had a promotion and so the weekends are precious. Fishing with my husband, swimming and running are at the top of my list. Relaxing and resetting is the plan. Recognizing the Fourth of July and our Country and our freedom is top priority.
Jenna
I’m going to live more and work less by enjoying the little things and make time every week for myself!
Marijke
I’m going to take my two-year old to a nearby splash pad to make the most of our heatwave in the UK!
p.s. LOVE the seafoam colour. Definitely a summer staple!
Leslee
I have family coming in from out of town so we will be having lots of fun and not working one bit:)
Katie
I’ve been trying a new thing lately: not checking work emails over the weekend! I am definitely going to stick with that this weekend and just spend time with family and having some good quality time.
Leslee
I also follow on Instagram! I think I would choose the matte plum ones.
Adrienne n
I’m going to work less and live more by spending time with my family here in town instead of traveling 7 hours out of town like I normally do. That’s 7 more hours I get to spend with family! Thanks for the giveaway
Jill
I’ll be hanging out on the lake all weekend, in Charlotte NC where the heatwave has hit!
Arthi
I’m going to live more and work less by totally shutting off work email on my phone. On vacation Wednesday, Thursday, AND Friday and can’t WAIT to say goodbye to the real world for a few days :)
Jessica
I’m moving in with my boyfriend this weekend!!
MK
I’m going to live more and work less by ENJOYING TIME WITH MY FAMILY this week instead of TRYING TO FIT IN WORKOUTS!
I have that same flamingo Beanie Baby! < – does that get me an extra entry? Tee hee :)
MK
PS – now following them on the Instaaaa
Amanda
One of my go to sayings is “Don’t get so busy making a living you forget to make a life.” I think that is the VACAY state of mind. It’s beach/pool weekend for me!
Lauren
I’m not working on the Fourth for the first time in years, so I get to spend the day celebrating in the sun with family!
I definitely love the matte plum sunglasses, they would be my first choice :)
Rebecca@RunningFoodBaby
Although Canada Day is in a Wednesday this year :-( I plan on not even turning the computer on and hanging out at the pool instead. Summer school starts the next day, so it will definitely be time to relax
Holly
we are spending the holiday weekend at our in laws lake house! Hoping for beautiful weather :)
Laura D
I’m going to live more and work less the holiday weekend by running a race that finishes on the 50 yard line in Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. Spending time with my family on the fourth & going to see fireworks. And getting a long run in on Sunday.
Holly
Following!
Harith
Great blog you got going on, greetings from Oman.
My plan is using the six week internship time I got next month to wind down the running and probably make it my “off-season” and I will just think less about training and diet, focus on reading and relaxing in the desert where I’ll be working.
Laura D
I’m following them on Instagram now
Faith VanderMolen
I followed Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram!
Faith VanderMolen
I’m going to live more and work less by spending time with my in-laws who will be in town and spending as much time outside as possible!
Sabrina Alexaundra
I am going to live more and work less but sitting on the front porch with a glass of wine and a good book!
Sabrina Alexandra
I followed on Instagram! :)
Kim
By going blueberry picking!
Anna
I’m going to live more work less by attending a concert on Friday night and fireworks Saturday night!
Anna
I just followed them on insta!
Shannon
I am going to live more and work less by going for my long run and then taking my 3 year old daughter to the race track (auto- oval track) to watch her dad race for the first time. She has been to the race track before and loves it but usually with daddy- never to watch him :) should be fun!!
Shannon
I followed VacaySunglasses on IG :)
Stephanie
This Weekend I’ll spend all of my time with family on the boat, wake boarding and playing on the water!
Julissa
Live more, work less = 3 day work week :) Hooray for Thursday AND Friday off!!!
Stephanie
I followed their IG
Katie
I’ll still have to work on the 4th (I intern at the zoo), but I will be sure to make it fun by bringing in some of my favorite chocolate/butterscotch cookies, and then I’ll be partying with the family afterwards!
Heather @ Run Like a G!
I am going to live more and work less by not trying to cram everything into ONE day. I feel like I have been on the go go go, so I am going to worry about me and relax!!! :)
Elizabeth Beil
We are going to a fun BBQ with some friends and not thinking about the Bar which will be taken in 30 days! :)
Lisa E
I’m taking a vacation day at work Friday to give me a long weekend. Even though I’m trying to save most of my PTO for my maternity leave, it is well worth it to take a day this week!
Katie
I’m following their instagram :)
Jessica
Going to spend time with the family and unplug this weekend!
Joanna
I am not working July 3-6th and will enjoy every minute with my family! I can’t wait to put away my computer and enjoy the time together!
Cindy
By getting Friday off and enjoying time with friends and family!
Elizabeth Beil
I followed them on Instagram!!
Meghan@ GetOffYourButtAndRun
I will be spending time with friends and family! And of course running!
Sarah
I have a half day Thursday and I’m going to Summerfest (I’m from Milwaukee, WI!) to see Vance Joy with friends. Friday I’m hanging out at a friends pool. Should be fun!
Sarah
I followed them on Instagram!
Sarah @ SarahRuns26
By not taking work home with me and enjoying down time. Not every moment of my day needs to be productive!
Jamie
Tomorrow I’m flying back home for the holiday weekend and bringing a pinata. They’re not just for children.
Jamie
Also, I followed on instagram
Cindy
And I also just followed Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram! So excited!
Kelsey Butler
I am going home to visit family for the weekend! That means trail runs at my favorite park, my favorite restaurants, and swimming!
Jamie
Live More and Work Less by taking 30 minutes each morning for me time… whether its stretching, going for a walk, or just sitting and enjoying my smoothie.
Alyssa
I’m going to be spending an amazing week with some of my best friends at the beach!
Amanda
I’m going to take off Friday and live it up at the beach with my family and friends this weekend :)
Jamie
Followed on Instagram : )
Amanda
I followed Vacay on Instagram :)
Anna B.
I am going to visit my parents this weekend and hopefully be able to watch some fireworks and cook out for lunch. I am so excited to not have to cook this Saturday and be able to eat delicious food with my family!
Janelle
Live more by heading to the beach with friends and work less by taking an extra day off for a super long weekend!
Alyssa
Following on instagram!
Anna B.
I followed Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram!!!!!
Christine
By relaxing at the lake with my family! I’m a teacher, so I don’t have to stress/worry about going back to work on Monday because it’s SUMMER! I know you probably remember the feeling, Janae :)
Natalie
I’m going to LIVE MORE AND WORK LESS this holiday weekend by focusing on spending precious time with the people I care about most and eating as much froyo and snow cones as I can. This weekend is about FREEDOM, and so I am not going to think about any work but instead enjoy the gift of life.
Natalie
Also, I followed Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram!! :)
Christine
Following on IG :)
Molly
Im living more and working less by taking 5 days off work to visit my sister in Portland!
Erin
I will live more & work less by relaxing on the boat all weekend long (weather permitting) and getting some extra morning sleep in time!
Lindsey
I am going for runs with my husband and kids (in Bob stroller), park time, BBQ. ..quality family time. I intend to get all house work and work work done by Friday so I can have a work free weekend. Yay!
Erin
Followed on instagram!
Danielle
I am taking a road trip with my best friend for the holiday weekend!
Angela M
I actually have to work this holiday weekend but I am going to enjoy being with my coworkers and making it fun.
Kristine
I am going to PA to visit family and friends!
Angela M
following on instagram!
Emily
I’m having a friend in town & going to go to the beach, go sailing, and play tennis!
Jackie @ The Freckled Runner
living more & working less for me this weekend will consist of heading to upstate New York for my college friends annual ‘Pond Party’. I have friends coming from all over the country and I CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM!
Kristine
And I followed them on Instagram :) Have a great day!
Katie
I’ll be at my favorite place in the world… The beach!!
Brynn
I’m busting my hump to get work done so I can enjoy a ten day vacation with my family over the holiday!
Emily
Also following on instagram :)
Laurel E
Taking a vacation with the family!
Destiny
I’m going to go on my first post baby bike ride.!
Laurel E
Also following on instagram…
Sarah
I am going to do a 4th of July 5k, go to a BBQ, and hang out… All while not thinking about work at all. It’s going to be lovely.
Beth
I am going to log out of my email on my phone and spend the entire long (taking Friday off) weekend with my two boys. Beach, fireworks (from a distance so the baby doesn’t think the world is ending!), and lots of BBQ & watermelon!
Gretchen | Gretchruns
This weekend I’m going to my boyfriend’s lakehouse with his family and will just be enjoying my time there- no cell phones or laptops allowed :) can’t wait!
Leslie
Living more and working less for me this weekend means that I’m not hosting the 4th of July festivities. Fun family plans for this holiday weekend!
Erin Duffy
I will be at the beach with family this weekend getting sun, making all treats that have red white and blue in them and NOT studying!! That is how I will live more and work less :-)
Amy Lauren
I’ll live more and work less by going for a run and going stand up paddleboarding.
Kristin
I will be at the lake for the fourth-no work for an entire week!
Diana K.
I love in Philly, but this 4th of July I am hiking Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton! Exploring out west is my favorite thing to do – you are so lucky to live there!
Alix
I’ll be on Cape Cod for the week and plan to LIVE MORE and WORK LESS there!
Renee
I’m going to live more and work less over the holiday by enjoying a long run with friends, spending time with all my extended family, then surviving a 62-mile bike ride with more friends. (Please don’t be 110 degrees that day!)
I am trying to do as much as I can outside over my 4-day weekend!
Alix
Also followed Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram!
Alyssa
I’m going to sit by the pool with a book and no work email!
Jacqui
Living more and working less by attending lots of cookouts and eating delicious food this weekend!
Jenn@Mark My Miles!
Im hosting a BBQ and playing with my kids!!!
Whitney H
I am going to the lake with my family and letting all my worries stay home. No work, all play and reading.
Jacqui
Following on instagram as well!
Jessica
See ya later work – I’m headed to the beach!
tara
I am going to hop in a local 10k road race….followed by swimming in the river and watching fireworks. Might have to find myself an apple fritter to celebrate!
Maureen
I’m following on Instagram!
Lilian
Taking a vacation with the family!
Samantha
When I leave work Thursday and head for the lake, it’s going to be a technology free weekend. No checking work emails or voicemails!
Maureen
I’ll be leaving my laptop at home and visiting my family for the weekend! Going to enjoy watching my parents with my son rather than using them as a babysitter so I can get work done like I normally do.
Leslee @ Her Happy Balance
I’m going to live more and work less by going to the beach, getting my new running kicks into some sand, reading trashy novels and baking in the sun :)
Lisa P
I need some durable sunglasses with my energetic 1 and 1/2 boy! We’re going camping and hoping to hike some, in a state park!
Kassie
I’m going on a vacation soon! No better way to live!
Lilian
I’m following on Instagram
Robin
I’m going to live more and work less, but going for a run, spending time with family and friends and putting away my BlackBerry! :)
Ellie
I’m going to live more and work less by fitting as much VACAY as possible into the next four days: swimming and splashing with my husband in a mountain creek, attending a live outdoor concert, brunching with friends, and an outdoor fourth of July gala party including fireworks! And I will need to keep my eyes shaded and happy for all of these :)
Tami
I took an extra day off for an extended 4 day weekend and have some great running already planned! I can’t wait!
Elizabeth
I made no plans for the weekend so I can wake up and do whatever I want each day!
Meghan M.
I’m going to live more and work less by staying off my work e-mail and celebrating July 4th by the lake and with loved ones all weekend!
LC
This weekend is all about family. Taking time with my mom and my kids and leaving work/chores/to-do lists in the dust! I love long holiday weekends to make lasting memories.
Tami
Following on Instagram.
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie
Enjoying more time disconnected from the internet!
Ellie
This weekend I’m racing AND volunteering! SO excited to hang with my favorite people, runners!
Meghan M.
Followed them on Instagram! Thanks!! :)
Katie
I’m going to live more and work less the holiday weekend by returning to Houston for a visit!! We lived there for 11 years but moved back to PA 3 years ago, so I’m super excited to see my friends that I miss so much!!
Lucia
This weekend is a 3 day weekend and I’m going to spend it with my nieces and nephews, eating and playing and soaking in every minute. They grow too fast!
Rebecca
I’m heading to my hometown in PA with the kids, a 19 hour drive. We’ll get to hang out with family that we don’t get to see nearly enough!
Dana H
I am going to soak up some sun (hopefully its not raining!) and spend quality time with my 1 year old niece for her birthday! xo
Lucia
also following on instagram…
Cassie
This holiday weekend we’re getting a puppy (!!!) and plan to spend LOTS of time romping around outside with the little guy! I’ll be working less, theoretically, but I’m not sure getting a puppy is less work…Haha :)
Jen Sjoberg
I’m heading to my parent’s lake cabin for the annual 4th of July bash, and I get to go for an easy 5-mile run with my dad and my 7-year-old daughter!
Cassie
And now officially following Vacay on insta!
Dana H
Following on Insta! :)
Jen W
To live more and work less, we’re having friends over for a picnic………..I debated making homemade pasta salad/going all fancy and “Martha Stewart” for the picnic, but in the end, we’re doing store bought pasta salad and easy burgers/hot dogs! It’s more about having fun than impressing! :)
Kristin
By taking time out of my day to be with my family and friends and enjoy my time off before heading back to school :)
Kristin
Following on IG.
jessica
We have a birthday party and time with family all weekend.
Mary
We are having a house warming party AND planning a trip to Disney World in December.
Exciting times!
Amy
I’m going to live more and work less this holiday weekend by lounging in the hammock!
Jen
I’m going to live more by going to lots of parties this weekend! Parades, fireworks, pool parties, bbq’s…. :-)
Jen
We will be hitting up a few parades and firework shows along with having a big BBQ at our house with a bunch of friends!