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
Stephanie
I plan to spend the weekend relaxing at the lake, soaking up the sun in a place with no cell reception! I also plan to get a 6 mile run in around the lake!
I also like the matte plum the best as well!
My left hip is sore right now, but it has been sore for months. I need to buy a foam roller but not sure how to effectively use it.
Amanda Olson @ runningyourbody
I am going to live more and work less by leaving my phone on its charger and not checking my email all weekend!! Also, I followed vacayglasses on Instagram :) the matte plum are gorgeous on you!!!
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Stacey
I’m going to live more and work less by resisting overtime, and taking the weekend off to race a 5k (my 20th anniversary of this particular race!!), and watch fireworks!!
That cookie looks fab.
Rhonda
Taking a 7 day road trip from Texas to PA…that’s going to be verrrry interesting!
Harper
Actually taking the weekend off from work. No calls, no email, nothing. See you all Monday morning and not a second sooner.
Jordyn
I am going to LIVE MORE this weekend by going on my 4 on 4 run! I have a tradition (with myself :)) of running only multiples of 4 of 4th of July. Sometimes it ends up being 4 miles, and other times it ends up being 12! It keeps my holiday healthy :)
Jen
i’m going to see inside out…on my own, just for funsies! and give myself a real rest from work :)
Jordyn
I’M FOLLOWING ON INSTAGRAM :)
P.S love the black ones!
Jessie
I am going to celebrate by leaving work early Thursday to start the holiday right! Looking forward to family coming into town and enjoying the long relaxing weekend!
Jill B
I’m going to combine triathlon training and family time by going fishing at the lake with the family. This way I’m able to get in a bike ride over those tough hills there while the family fishes a bit!
Lisette
FIREWORKS! FAMILY! PIE!
Sarah
I am not going to go to work on the weekend! Fireworks!!
Boston Jen
How else?! Backpacking for 3 days in the White Mountains of NH! You know, actually listening to the birds, breathing fresh air, talking to my husband under the stars, no distractions. Nothing better.
Erica
I am going to relax and enjoy the fireworks and celebrating America’s Birthday with some yummy eats! No work of any kind will be involved.
Kylie
Live more and work less by not checking my email/using my computer! My family is coming to visit and I’m SO EXCITED! :)
Kylie
I follow on IG:)
Kathryn
I’m kayaking in Gig Harbor, WA this weekend! I’m so excited to get out of town and enjoy the awesome weather! Their is nothing better than getting away from your work life to cruise down the water.
Lindsay
we are heading out on a 3 week europe getaway so we are prepping for that!
Loribeth
I love the purple ones! I am going to celebrate a birthday party on the 4th, go for a long run in the hills, and play some badminton……….living it up!
Katie-Jean
I am going to the lake with my family this weekend. No work required!
Jen W.
Planning to spend the entire holiday weekend at the beach – rain or shine! Now that’s what I call live more and work less……
Rebecca
Following Vacay Sunglasses on instagram!
Leigh D
I am going to live more and work less by unplugging all weekend and enjoying the beautiful colorado weather with my girlfriends!
Leigh D
I am also following vacay sunglesses on instagram
Emily Smith
Having a surgery so have no choice(: But I will try to join my family as they go boating and barbecue and camp!!!
Rebecca
I”ll be eating lobster this weekend! yummmm
Katie
I’m going to Santa Barbara to visit my family and spent some time in the sun and by the sea. Can’t wait!
Emily Smith
I follow them!!(:
Sarah
I’m off work Friday-next Wednesday! I can’t wait for some extra time away from work and out in the sun!
Emily Joye
I’m spending the holiday investing in friendships… Visiting Chicago to see some friends I met in Colorado. And obviously taking advantage of beautiful scenery to squeeze in some runs. :)
Jen C
Going to the beach more with the kids!
Amie
A good friend is coming to visit, so I will be spending quality time with her!
Lindsay
Spending the weekend at our river cabin with my family. The best way to spend my time! :)
Emily Joye
And I’m following Vacay sunglasses on Instagram
abby r
i am hoping to attend a wedding and not feel guilty about not studying for my internal medicine rotation!
Haley B
So excited about LIVING MORE and WORKING LESS this weekend! I’ll be running the largest 10k in the world on Saturday, the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race! I’m always super excited about this race, so much energy and so fun! Annnnnd the expo is one of the best I’ve ever been too, you should come try it next year!
Martha
Enjoying time with my family and not scheduling too much. Also getting a good run in before the 4th of July potluck…lots of great food :) Those sunglasses are a great shape and color!
Meesh
I am going to live more and work less by putting aside my online classroom (I teach undergraduates) and BBQing with my family!
Meesh
Also followed Vacay on Insta!
Kirstin McNeil
I’m going camping with three close girlfriends and two dogs for the long weekend (Canada Day!). I’m looking forward to doing my long, Saturday Run where I’ve never ran before and then reading three newly (consignment store) books for duration of the trip. I shall celebrate a good friend’s 30th Birthday with some champagne and not-dogs. My life is a vacation.
Kirstin
Bonnie
These are so cute! And I love the goal of living more and working less this weekend! We are off on a kayaking trip we run every year – so we will be away from civilization and technology and enjoying community on the river in the wilderness!
Sarah B
I’m going to LIVE MORE by doing some trail running this holiday weekend! I’ll WORK LESS by… well, not going into work ;)
Erin
I plan to head out for a morning run Friday on my day off with my Sister-In-Law and take my daughter to the Park. Saturday is looking like a pool day and cook out with my family. love the 4th of July!!
Bonnie
Also, following on IG now! :D
MCummings
Live More, Work Less This weekend – yes, I am off for the 3-day weekend and will celebrate by watching a local (read: tiny Southern town redneck) parade and festival on Saturday and doing NOT much else the whole weekend (if I can help it!)
MCummings
Following Vacay Sunglasses on IG now too!
Jewel
I am going to spend the weekend with the hubs in our favorite town, Homer, AK walking along the beach with our dogs and eat amazing food! Then I will head back home to Girdwood for the end of Forrest fair! So much fun and tons of people descending on our little ski town. Hope you have a great weekend too! I would like on Instagram but this is as far as I go with social media, reading your blog.
Marissa @ Run Riss Run
I really wish I didn’t need a Rx for my glasses because those Vacay Sunglasses are crazy cute! We are joining both my family the hubs’ family at the beach for the holiday weekend. I am so crazy blessed that our families love each other and that my in-laws get along even though they are divorced. I the 4th of July!
Ann
Going to be heading out on a girls road trip this weekend!
Ann
Also following on Instagram!
Sam
By soaking up the weekend with good people…. also gonna try to make all my runs pressure free and endure them well!
Katrina
I am going to live it up here in WI with my family this weekend. We have tons of great things going on in the community for families. Fireworks and a parade with the UW Marching Band! We have family coming from out of town that we will spend loads of time at the lake with.
I love each color. But the purple- plum color looks pretty great on you!!!!!
Jolene Carver
I am going to an amusement park tomorrow with the hubby and mother-in-law for her bday present. Hershey Park- ever heard of it? :) You would love love love it! Cookouts allllll weekend long too! Gotta throw a couple of 5 milers in there too :) Happy 4th!
The Hungry Runner Girl
JOLENE!!! YOU WON!! EMAIL ME ASAP!!!!!
christina
I work Saturday but Friday I will be sitting around the pool and having some awesome Maryland crabs. Sunday … not sure yet!
Miriam
Living more + working less = long runs, a spin class, fireworks, a wedding, sunshine and smelling like sunscreen, and my work laptop staying at work!!
LOVE your sunglasses! I just started following them on Instagram :)
Oh, and thanks for your blog. Your smile is contagious!
Gabbie
I’m going tubing down the Chattahoochee River with a bunch of my friends. It’s a Fourth of July tradition!
Elle
I have to work all weekend, but I plan on making up for it after by getting plenty of sleep!
Melissa
We are living outside in the pool and slip n slide this week, definitely trying to do as little work as possible in the heat!
Angie Jerde
I am putting all work aside and heading up north for a relaxing long weekend with my boy friend and another couple. My phone never has service up there and I love it : ) Thanks for the giveaway!
Lori
Less chores around the house and more time outside with my little guy :)
Emma
Be outside with family and friends! Not worry about work!
jaime
This weekend I plan on spending time visiting foster children who won’t get to see their parents this weekend. I hope to make their day a little brighter because they are the sweetest!
Tiffany
Spending time with the family…and letting my parents cook for me all weekend ;)
Tiffany
I’m following them on Instagram too!
Tara
This weekend, we’ll be trying our best to recreate a Shrimp Boil…in Kansas! And, we’ll be getting lots of outdoor time with our daughter!!
Tara
I’m now following Vacay Sunglasses on IG!! :)
Sage
following! yay!
Gretchen
Planning a stay cation and buying a pool rather than packing up the littles and hauling them off on a long car ride! Too much effort when we are sitting at 100 degrees! Our city hosted Ironman this weekend and I felt so terrible for the athletes enduring this horrid heat wave!
Lauren
I am going to live more and work less this weekend because I have a 3.5 day weekend and spending it at the pool and watching fireworks with family! I see a tan and some naps in my future :)
Holly B
Gonna leave my lap top at work for the 3-day wknd so I’m not tempted to answer emails.
Lindsay @ A Runnaroundd Life
I’m living more and working less this week with a trip to LONDON :))))
Lindsay @ A Runnaroundd Life
Following on Insta!
Kate
My husband and I are going to live more and work less by taking a last minute trip to Madison for the long weekend!!
Jen
following @vacaysunglasses on instagram!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
I’m going to Colorado this weekend to visit family and I can’t wait to LIVE MORE by hiking, watching fireworks and going on family walks! Definitely working less… NO WORK!
Natalie
Ahh, the timing of this post!! I need a new pair of cool sunglasses and have been looking for a while, but can’t find a pair that I love!
This weekend: time with our wonderful friends – the kiddos are going to the the 4th of July kids race and I will be cheering for another girlfriend who is running the 10K!
Lots of good food, 4th of July parade and fireworks. We are going to relax and have lots of fun – I can’t wait!!!
Natalie
Following Vacay on instagram!!
Bethany St. John
I plan to go to the beach and have a BBQ with my family :)
Lindsay
I am taking next week off of work! That is my work less. To live more? Spend as much time on the water be it kayaking, paddle boarding or swimming! After a morning run of course.
Holly B
I followed on insta! Thanks!
Lindsay
Spending the weekend with the BF’s best friends before we move 5 hours away. Pool parties & bbq’s!
Laura
I’m going to spend more time with family and friends and less time on my phone!
Jessica S
For the first time in a few years, I am taking time to watch the fireworks with a great friend. Can’t wait!
Jessica S
I followed them on Instagram!
Stephanie Jewett
I’ve got 4 days off and the only thing I have planned is the 4th of July 5 miler here in town. PARTY!
Lauren
Eating some ice cream and cheering on all those running the Mammoth Freedom Mile. It’s such a fun event! :)
Danica @ It's Progression
We’re moving this weekend so there will definitely be some work involved, but we’re also planning to spend some time at the pool, go to the 4th of July parade in town, and then go see fireworks in the city on Saturday night!
Alison
Lake time:) Anything to not unpack from a recent move!
Erin
Three day weekend — I’m going to forget my laptop and enjoy time with family and friends!
Maggie Sutor
ENjoint some treats with family and friends technology free!
Alison
Following on Instagram!
Ann H
We get Friday off work! Going to sleep more, run when the sun is actually up, and enjoy lots of good food.
Caroline
I am following vacay on instagram.
Christina Szarko
Headed to the farm we share with friends to spend the weekend camping, grilling, and filling the day with fun outdoor activities – perfection and the opposite of work! :)
Caroline
For me, this holiday weekend is about family, being outdoors, and remembering my childhood!
I will visit the farmers market to load up on goodies for a BBQ. My dad is in charge of the grill, but I prep the veggies. He cooks up the kielbasa and burgers.
We hang out with my cousins, nieces, and nephews. It is so much fun to hear the kids laughing. We run through the sprinklers, eat ice cream and popsicles, have watermelon seed spitting contests, catch fireflies.
Then it’s off to watch the fireworks.
Wy does this never get old!?!?
McKayla P.
Counting the things that matter (like spending quality time with family) and not counting the things that don’t (like how many minutes I have exercised or how many calories all those Fourth of July treats have). Just keepin it real. :)
Susan
I’m going to take my boys to the park every day!!
Mary Jo @ Run and Smile
Going to unplug and just hang with the Hubs and our BFFs this weekend. And now I think I need to add a big cookie like yours to the weekend! That looks delicious!
Ally @ Homespun Runner
This weekend I am going to BBQ hop and try not to melt in the heat wave!! I will also throw in floating in the pool with my little miss.
Erin
After working 100+ hours a week for the last 7 weeks, my husband and I are going to take two days off to just spend together!!
Mary Jo @ Run and Smile
Following Vacay now. Love the seafoam green ones! :)
Erin
I’m following Vacay on instagram!
Kimberly
I’m off work Thursday afternoon through Sunday. I plan on relaxing, hanging out at the pool and doing a whole lot of nothing.
Those glasses are super cute!
Kaleigh
I love all three of these! I think the plum or black would be most versatile but the mint sure are cute!!!
Anne
I am currently in Oregon because my Dad passed away on the 27th. So of course the stress, grief and sadness has been overwhelming. I am amazed how much running relieves all those feelings for a while. I plan to sit back, soak up the sun and share stories with my sister.
Kaleigh
My husband and I are taking our 1-year-old son camping for the first time…. Should be interesting… Sadly, I work the next 4 nights and get off the morning of the 4th!
ali
getting in lots of good running and some beach time :)
Cara
I am going to live more by going to one of my best friend’s weddings :) There’s nothing better than love, laughter, and girlfriends!
cat
I wish I would say quit my job and travel more, but alas, I can’t. I am making it a point to be outside and enjoy everything rather than sit down in front of the television so much!
cat
oh, and i followed them on instagram too!
Megan
I’m a stay-at-home mom, so I don’t see how I can work less, but I definitely plan on living it up by celebrating my daughter’s first 4th of July with lots of family time and fireworks :)
Wendi Hansen
This weekend I am looking forward to unplugging!! I’ve got a fun-filled 4th of July filled with family, friends, and of course yummy food! I think we all should let go of the technology and live in the moment every once in a while. :)
Kristenb
I am going to live more and work less by walking the dogs, spending time with the family and boyfriend on our boat and by leaving my phone and computer at home.
Caitlin
just followed vacay on Instagram!
Cassandra
I have been super cranky with this humid, hot weather we’ve been dealing with in SoCal, so I’m going to try to be more of a yes mom instead of the Debbie downer that I feel I’ve been!!
Kristenb
Following on Instagram and LOVE the purple ones!
Annie B
I have 2 vacation days this week for the 4th of July, and I’m planning to live more by going on a running adventure! I’m picking a trail that I’ve never tackled before, and I’m going to go take myself on a little running date. :)
Sarah Evans
I’m going to run, eat and hang with my hubby and daughter… all play, no work!
Juliana @ 4 Well Rules
I plan on working hard to get ahead of my schoolwork so I can actually have Saturday and Sunday off to relax and have fun with my friends!
Juliana @ 4 Well Rules
i followed them on instagram!
Kelly D
I will enjoy spending time with my kids outside.
Ally
We’ve got a three day weekend, so we’re going out to a state park to enjoy!
Elizabeth
This feels like a no brained since I just started maternity leave from my job as a groupex instructor and I will be free to go to BBQ and watch fireworks on July 4!
Danielle H
Going to spend the weekend with family! Excited to go to the Nephi Carnival with my kids and fireworks at nights.
Michelle Kim
I will be going for a long run, as well as going to a pool party!
Elizabeth d.
Going to hang with my kiddos, go for a long trail run and eat lots of food.
Beth
I’m heading out on a quick trip with my family. No work allowed!
Katie
I’m going to live more and work less by not working Thursday and Friday, and spending time at the pool! It’s SO HOT!
Kaitlin G
My job is mostly in front of a computer, so I plan to look at as few screens as possible this weekend!!! The sunglasses are so cute!
Amy
I am going to live more and work less by going kayaking this weekend and to a Dierks Bentley concert. Happy 4th!
Jerilee E
I have to work 4th of July morning but I plan to make it a party ;). We have soda and cookies, so shouldn’t be too hard! Then I plan on not leaving the pool the rest of the weekend!
Jerilee E
Following Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram! @jerilee_5
Rose
I hope to live more this weekend by spending time with long lost family members and saying good riddance to work emails!
Emily
FIREWORKS!!! my absolute fave. We live in a rural neighborhood, so people are already shooting them. Plus, I am 3 weeks from having twin boys, so I will be chilling with my other two and hubs for one of the last times before we are a family of 6. Hold me.
kathleen
I’m going to Kentucky to visit my parents!!!!!
Brooke Hansen
I am going to live more and work less this weekend by totally relaxing because my husband is taking our boys camping and since I’m 37 weeks pregnant I opted to stay home!
Tayna
I’m planning to just hang out with family and enjoy the moments outside. Just had kidney stone surgery and I’m 28 weeks pregnant so it is going to be a relaxing week for me for sure!
Brooke Hansen
I am following vacay sunglass on Instagram. brookehansen0925
Dejah
I’m gonna live more and work less by spending the weekend by the pool and relaxing with my hubby.
Dejah
Just followed them on Instagram! :)
Tayna
Following Vacay Sunglasses on Instagram – tayhortin :)
Half Marathon James
Well one thing I’m going to do is try out that banana bread…. Sounds like my kind of treat..
Cass
by spending quality time with friends !
macy
I plan to spend the summer relaxing and waiting on baby Noah!
Josie
I’m going to leave my work computer at home and just enjoy the weekend on the river with my boyfriend!
Josie
I followed Vacaysunglasses on instagram!
Amanda
I’m going to work less and live more by actually RELAXING this weekend! Woot!
Erika
I’m going to live more and work less by spending time with family and friends who are coming into town :)
Erika
Also following Vacay Sunglasses now on Instagram!!
Jessie
Showing off my pride and speed in the Red White and Boom Half Marathon. Followed by cheering on my sister in law singing the National Anthem at the lake. The only numbers I’ll be crunching are my splits!