Friday Favorites!

(Shorts, shoes, top, headband)

8 miles @ 8:34 average with extremely tired legs from speed the day before!

It always feels a little weird to be wearing shorts when you see ice everywhere.

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Skye finally got to take the sharing box to school.

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Andrew, Beck, and I started celebrating Andrew’s bday (he has to work on his bday so we are celebrating all weekend long).

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We stopped at one of our favorite restaurants while we were out too—> SPITZ.  The Doner basket includes fries on the bottom with a salad on top and falafel.

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Back to hanging out in my neighbors’ front yard with all of our kids… feels so good to be back.

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Let’s chat about some favorites:

*Three tops I bought and love for this spring—> This one ($16!), this one and this one!  I’m trying to branch out from just t-shirts every day.

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*I saw this on this IG account and immediately purchased it.  I don’t know how I have survived this many Utah winters without it.  It is so easy to apply and my skin feels brand new.  I crave it now.

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*Andrew and I watched ‘King Richard’ this week and both absolutely loved this story about Venus and Serena Williams’ family.

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*If you need some affirmations for self-belief and self-worth, this one is amazing!  Take the 24 minutes to listen and let it sink in!

*My current favorite snack—> toast, peanut butter (must put on as soon as toast is out of the toaster so it melts) and apple slices.  Sounds weird, tastes heavenly.

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Have anything fun going on this weekend?

Favorite snack currently?

Last movie that you watched and what did you think?

Are there a lot of kids in your area?

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Whoever thought of the Doner basket is a genius. Salad and fries is something I tend to order when I’m out so combining it is smart.

Love that white button up from Target. I’m going to try it on when I go for some household items this weekend. Also on the agenda is brunch with some girls and then I’m going to a hockey game! Haven’t seen the Chicago Blackhawks play in years so I’m SO happy that it worked out I could see them since they’re in town playing the Flyers tomorrow. Have a great day!

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Seriously, more restaurants need to pick up on this idea. It was perfect. You will have to let me know if you get the top! Brunch and a hockey game… I am jealous of your weekend. ENJOY!

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I’m excited for your upcoming race!
Have you read Scott Jurek’s books North or Eat and Run? I am rereading Eat and Run right now. It’s so inspiring. It may be fun to read either around your trail season if you haven’t read them yet.

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Thank you Molly and I did read that a while ago but I definitely need to read it again like you… I loved that book. Hope your day is a beautiful one!

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Have fun celebrating Andrews birthday–extended birthday celebrations are the best!

Today is my oldest 12th birthday so she is having a few friends over to spend the night and celebrate. She is so excited. Plus, the older they get, the easier they are to entertain and I love the conversations we have. Tomorrow I get to run with a group for our annual pancake breakfast. The hostess husband taps the trees and makes the maple syrup. I haven’t seen my triathlon training partner since August!

I would say for the size of our town, there is a lot of kids. Where we used to live, we had “a lot” of kids with 3. Most people here have 4+kids, we are the minority with “only” 3.

Have a fabulous Friday Janae!

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Thank you Becky… I just love birthdays so much! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your oldest, I love that her friends are coming over for a sleepover. I am loving the conversations with Brooke and Knox these days, I’m excited for when they are 12. Enjoy the group run with pancakes after, that is just the best. I might need to join for that maple syrup. It is going to be a great reunion tomorrow, enjoy! 4+ kids in your area… wow!
Thanks Becky, you too!

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Best snack: The monkey bread from Great Harvest! Heat it up a little and then put some peanut butter or Biscoff cookie spread on it and you’ll thank me for life.

Weekend plans: Knocked out my 18 miler yesterday because my mom is coming to visit this weekend to celebrate my engagement!! You heard that right! I finally got myself a fiance and taking him to Boston with me this April :)

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WHAT?!??! THIS MADE MY DAY! Arthi, congratulations. I am so thrilled for the both of you. AHHHH You are going to have to share more details and I love that he will be there with you at Boston!
PS I have not been to Great Harvest in way too long… off to go get that monkey bread, YUM.

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Favorite Snack: Apples are really hitting the spot lately. Just plain apples. Oh, and I ate almost a whole bag of radishes the other day.

Movies: Watched 2 movies recently that centered around mobility-impaired folks and their caregivers: The Upside (Kevin Hart/Bryan Cranston) – really good, funny, and is based on a true story. The Fundamentals of Caring (Paul Rudd) – he becomes a caregiver for a young man with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, great humor and sweet, had to kind of suspend the realities of a lot of the situations they were in as not realistic…but still recommend. Next on my list is St. Vincent (Melissa McCarthy/Bill Murray) – my son highly recommended it – so that will be watched this weekend!

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A delicious apple really does do the trick and I haven’t had a radish in quite some time. I absolutely loved The Upside. We will have to watch the second one you mentioned, thank you for sharing. You’ll have to let me know what you think of St. Vincent. Have a great day, Melissa!

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Those tops are really cute. I love finding cute things at Target when you run in for dog food, cleaning supplies, etc.
I have been loving nuts lately. Not peanuts (see), but almonds, cashews, nuts like that.
No big plans this weekend. But I am having lunch with some neighbors today to celebrate our one neighbor’s 85th birthday! She’s such a sweet lady.
I’m also taking a no run day today. Just felt like I needed an off day. Sort of weird for me on a Friday, but that is ok ?
Have a fun Friday Janae!

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Seriously, Target just has it all! Nuts really are such a yummy snack and now I need to go grab a handful of them. 85 years old, I hope you all have the best time celebrating her. Good for you to listen to your body… that’s what keeps us running forever. Happy Friday to you, Wendy!

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I found that aquaphor spray last year and it was a savior for my daughter’s skin when she was swimming everyday.

We have tons of kids in our neighborhood. We had a warm day this week and everyone was running to the neighbors house after school to play.

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Oh I am so glad it has done so much for your daughter. Not sure how I went so long without it in my life. I bet that was so cute to see them all running over:). Hope your morning is off to a great start, Corrinne!

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I am on the classic snack of pb and banana. Made some homemade sourdough this week just for this purpose.
Last movie: Hope and I watched Luca. Thought is was great!

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The simplicity and deliciousness of pb and banana is just the best. I’ll be over for a slice of that bread, yum. We also loved Luca! Happy weekend with your crew, Erica!

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Last movie that I watched: Death on the Nile. (the new one) I recently finished Agatha Christie’s book and the movie was pretty good! It deviated from the book a good amount, which I know tends to happen with movie adaptations, that’s why I almost always prefer the book.

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I just looked that movie out and it looks great, I will have to watch it. I also need to read the book because I love Agatha Christie’s books. I do get confused why they always change things up a bit for the movies?! Happy Friday, Amanda!

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I am loving PB, bananas, and granola wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla…..mmmmmm!!! Hits the spot every time ?

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THANK YOU for reminding me of this amazing combo, it has been years since I did it and I need it in my life again. Have a great day, Katrina!

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Mostly studying for finals this weekend, not super fun. But it’s important! And I’ll break up studying with a run with friends, good takeout, and watching the last episode of Love Is Blind haha.

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Mariah! Good luck studying this weekend. I am always so impressed with how much you have on your plate. I think you are smart to have breaks throughout the studying and they all sound like the perfect activities. Happy Friday, Mariah!

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funny, yeah, shoveling more snow, and trying to direct more traffic to my snow covered blog….I think we’re going to get a million feet of snow today so it’s christmas…..so fun, maybe not, but, well I’ll at least be fit
just started re-watching all the star wars movie, just finished Solo, like it, rouge one is next
we have lots of kids in our neighborhood, unfortunately haven’t found an app with a snow shovel on it…..I should tell them that there’s a pokiemom underneath it all

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Good luck with all of the shoveling and enjoy your star wars marathon! Hahaha that is a great idea;). Happy weekend, Warren!

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Hi Janae! I eat toast with pb for breakfast everyday! I agree you gotta put the PB on when toast is still warm so it melts. I should try it with apple today, sometimes I put a banana on.
Today I slept in an extra hour and feel great!
Happy Friday!

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Hey Amy! Melted PB on toast is just heavenly and you have to let me know what you think of the apple on top. YAY for extra sleep. Happy Friday to you, Amy!

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Ooooohhh, love the affirmations link. Needed that today… bookmarked for regular use. Thank you!

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I am SO glad. I have been loving them lately. Have the best day, Katie!

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Is that shirt from target see through at all? Like do you have to wear a camisole under? I always worry about that with white or cream shirts. Also, you look cute in those and I need work shirts so I might get but otherwise I say wear all the T-shirt’s!

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I was actually pretty shocked by how non-see through it is! Maybe more in the sunlight but indoors, I don’t think it is! Still going to wear t-shirts 90% of the time haha, they are just so comfy. Have a great day!

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Happy Birthday to Andrew. He is the best Father and Husband and deserves to be spoiled all weekend long.

Have a great weekend Janae!!!!

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I love apples and peanut butter and toast with peanut butter. Why have I never thought to put all three together?!? Thanks for the tip!

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