A rainy morning run with the girls.
Banana muffin baking with Beck.
Another incredibly easy TJ’s meal:
It’s not Alison Romano, ha, but it was really good.
My sister put up shelves and dishes (that she found at the thrift store) in my kitchen, and I’m in love. Now, I need to add a few canisters underneath them.
Jumping into the favorites for the week:
*adidas is having some major sales right now. You can get up to 60% off full-price and sale here with code SAVEBIG, and they also have their Mid-Season Sale up to 50% off HERE.
*I’m pretty particular about a few things in this life. Decisions regarding my children, running gear, and my lip gloss. These are all matters to not be exaggerated or to ever lead someone astray. When my friend put this one on (it looked amazing) and raved about this lip gloss, I went to Sephora the next morning. I’ve been using it every day. It feels so good on, and I love the color.
*And this is what I’m currently obsessed with (trek) when we go out on a date, to church, etc. And this one takes third place on my list (color: unbuttoned) HERE.
*The long-sleeve Amazon Skims dupe is also a complete winner. It feels like butter on your skin (in a good way… not like hot melted butter or something).
*Clearly, I am so very into dupes right now, and this one is incredible. It is just like the cropped scuba-zipped hoodie. I don’t think I could tell a difference besides the lack of a logo and it’s 1/3rd the price. I love it with the lululemon cargo pants and skims dupe t-shirt.
*I am a bit embarrassed about this one because I should have known this sooner for how many audiobooks I go through. Did you know if you have a premium Spotify account (which we have had for years) that, this subscription includes a ridiculous amount of audiobooks, too? It comes with 15 hours of audiobooks a month (I wish it were triple that, ha), but at least I know now that I have 15 hours on there to enjoy at no extra cost. I also just got the Libby app, so I’m in heaven.
*I won’t name any names, but I was told I should try these. What a fun way to get in some protein and some sweets at the same time… I took a bite. I gave it a reasonable effort but spit it out as quickly as possible. I would instead make a pop tart sandwich (with real pop tarts) with beef jerky in the middle to get in some protein with my pop tart than these.
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Do you have any favorites or unfavorites this week?!
Any foods that someone recommended to you and it just wasn’t for you?
Any fun weekend plans?? Run plans?
Have a favorite lip gloss?
24 comments
Kim N
I wish you were going to say the Summer Fridays lip oil/gloss was going to be an unfavorite since it’s one of those heavily influenced items that are never in stock and I wonder if it reallllly is as good as they say it is! You’ve never steered me wrong!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Really?!? I was influenced by my friend haha I had no idea it was all over the internet! Our Sephora had them, I can send you one if yours doesn’t to try! Have a beautiful day, Kim!
Kim N
Our Sephora has always been sold out and the test tubes empty! I just saw that Summer Fridays has 20% off site wide with code BDAY! I just ordered! Excited to try!
Sara
Hahaha. Protein products are often not the best. Exception is Kirkland chocolate brownie protein bars
Heading to the adidas site now!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I fully agree with you on those Costco bars, those are actually good. And that’s why I love Core Power, you have no idea there is so much protein in there. But everything else kills me haha. Hope you found some great things at adidas. So many good deals right now! Thanks Sara!
Molly S
An Alison Roman shout out. Love it!
How were the pasta nests? I have never done those.
I’m more of a lip balm person that lip gloss/stick. Maybe some day I will add a little color!
Weekend plans are TBD. I haven’t baked bread in awhile which feels like a crime, so maybe that will be priority 1.
Have a great weekend! Try to convince your kids to eat those pop-tarts!
The Hungry Runner Girl
One day I will have you make me Alison’s Bolognese but until then I’ll love TJ’s. The pasta nests were so so good. I’ll buy them each time I go now. I think you do need to make sure the bread happens because when you make that good of bread, it should be a law to make it at least once a week. Molly, I would never make my kids eat the chalk that I bit into hahah. Have a great weekend!
Elizabeth
I am a major audiobook person and Libby is literally the best. I am not a fan of always having to wait on books, but the rate I go through audiobooks I would be broke if I had to buy them! haha Run plans: Rest day today, hills Saturday, long run Sunday!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Broke is the direction I was heading so I just had to delete audible haha. Have the best weekend of running… hills and long run= perfection. Thanks Elizabeth!
Danielle
Looking into the audio books now! Thanks!
On the pop-tarts front, I agree on the Legendary protein ones. Not for me…
I have been really loving a different kind of Poptart dupe called Flings which you can buy a couple of the flavors from at Target. I like to put in the freezer and then eat them that way :) The texture is way better and not protein-y, and I think they’re superior to Poptarts.
Amy Branderhorst
Happy Friday! At 11:30 today after work I am on spring break so that’s a fav for sure!
I’ve been wanting to try that lipgloss so might have to go shopping…
I also have seen those poptarts on instar but I will just skip.
I don’t have a Trader Joe’s near me but started following that account bc I don’t enjoy cooking but 5 ingredients I can do! I will just replicate with what I find at my grocery store. Everything looks amazzzzing.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Happy spring break in just a few hours. You are almost there. Let me know if you like the lipgloss, it’s a bit lighter than I’m used to but it feels so so good. You are welcome for helping you to avoid the poptarts haha. Doesn’t 5 ingredients just make it seem more manageable? So glad it is working for you at your grocery store. Have the best day, Amy and enjoy every second of your break!
Jenny
Good info about those protein poptarts! I have almost bought them a few times but never have because they seem so expensive and I suspected they might be gross. I like quest protein chips. I didn’t at first but I gave a different flavor a shot and they were good. I have been eating the hot and spicy ones and they are SO hot. Its good though because I don’t mind spicy and my kids won’t try to steal them from me!
Run plans are 16 miles tomorrow with 12 total MP miles (6, 5 min jog, 6 more). Then 9-11 miles on Sunday. Running that much the day after a long run is new to me, but so far its going okay! Have a good weekend!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I was shocked by the price tag too… I wonder if I can take them back. Bahaha I love finding things that I love that I know my family won’t steal from me. 12 at MP! Jenny, I am so excited for you! That was new for me too, it is quite eye opening to run the day after the long run but it makes us so strong. Hope your weekend is a great one, Jenny!
Wendy
Love that hoodie! I have been living in my joggers lately. Just so comfy.
We’re finally done with rain, at least for the next 10 days, so I will be out in the yard this weekend. Because of said rain, the weeds are out of control, ha . And my new running shoes should be arriving, wahoo!
Today is a non-run day for me, so I will be taking Nala out for a good long walk.
Have a great Friday Janae
The Hungry Runner Girl
Joggers for life. Yay for some sunshine and yard work haha;). WHAT SHOES DID YOU GET? Hope your walk was a great one and have the best weekend!
Shelley Scott
Also try the Hoopla app for audiobooks- I find a lot of the more recent books are available there without a wait like Libby. Works through your library.
The Hungry Runner Girl
WAIT WHAT?!?! This is incredible news! Downloading now. Thank you so so much!
Arianna
Hey! It’s been a minute….
RE Audiobooks: The library app is saving my wallet in more ways than one. It has audiobooks and regular ones!
And LOVE the TJs ingredient Insta, thanks!
Favorites:
Is It Cake? on Netflix- you NEED to watch this. (And my kids love it)
Joey on the Bachelor. SUCH a nice guy.
The “We’re Here to Help” Podcast. Def. has R-rated content but it’s really funny and lighthearted, if you need a quick laugh.
Unfavorites
Love is Blind almost being over (the reunion should be nutso)
Making Leprechaun Traps with my son. I’m sorry, it’s cute, I am just NOT that Pintrest mom.
Run Plans:
As always trying to sneak things in before the sports… So long run but not sure if it will be 10 or 14 miles.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Arianna! It is so good to hear from you! Isn’t it so good?! They make me feel less intimidated about making dinner. Okay. We love that show so much. Andrew and I are also super impressed by Joey; it’s been a great season so far. Ummm, I’m off to subscribe to that podcast; I do need a quick laugh, haha. Clay made me so mad. At the wedding, he was acting 100% like he was going to say I do. I felt so horrible for AD. They need to have a new season ready for us right after the reunion because I cannot wait months for a new season. Hahah I relate with you very much with the Leprechaun Traps, good for you to do it. Hope you have the best long run tomorrow!
Melly
Ok, the only really good protein supplement product I have found is the Quest brand tortilla style protein chips. They actually taste really good with no weird protein taste – and I have the taste buds of a picky kid. And you can eat them with chili or make nachos with them for a higher protein meal. The only other good protein item is the Core Power drinks – thank you Janae for getting me into those!
Katie A
How are the pockets on that dupe hoodie? I think this is my unfavorite: hoodies with small pockets – I think the last 4 hoodies/fleece jackets I have bought have all had small pockets. They do not fit my phone and my phone is a little iPhone SE (5 1/2″). I’m not attached to my phone, but if it’s not in my pocket I do not hear it at all, which can be a problem. My favorite hoodies are the ones with pockets large enough to fit my phone in 1, and the baby monitor in the other. Definitely a high class problem to complain about!
Run – yes! I have a strength session planned for Saturday morning, and a short run outside. We also have a big pasta party dinner at church on Saturday, and I am looking forward to that.
My favorite lip gloss is Victoria Secret’s still – the clear-ish/light pink ones. I am still hooked, and just keep buying it. One of these days I will try something new.
Your new kitchen shelves look amazing! I can’t believe she found those at a thrift store.
Hilary
I’ve tried those “pop tarts” and yeah… they’re nasty. So disappointing!
I found out from a coworker about the spotify audiobooks. I was blissfully listening like it was my job and ran out of time (didn’t realize there’s a 15 hour cap) by like the 5th of the month. whoops. Because i listen to books with my kids, I had NO CHOICE but to buy more hours. You do what you have to do , right!?
Marissa
Ha! Good to know about the Pop-Tarts bc they are pricey!
I have 20 miles on the docket tomorrow with friends! Followed by icing and a jacuzzi and coffee :) My husband and I are also planning on something fun (haven’t decided yet) for Sat. night. Sunday, we are taking our kids to a local amusement park place to celebrate our oldest turning 20!
Fav lip gloss right now is Fenty Heat in hot cherry https://www.ulta.com/p/gloss-bomb-heat-universal-lip-luminizer-plumper-pimprod2031401?sku=2592349&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&CAWELAID=330000200002859661&srsltid=AfmBOooVUT6-8jLpANLuXW9Whi6J9IG6ciskRAiNE1KSp-38Le15WG7ob_c. I may have stolen it from my daughter ;)