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Friday, May 8, 2020

Friday Favorites

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Week #8 of quarantine is in the books. I can't believe we have been doing this for 8 weeks now. I feel like I am sort of used to working from home, eating at home all the time and in this new routine. I will be glad to be out of it, but I know I will miss the family time and sleeping in. We don't have much planned this weekend. We were supposed to be going out to brunch on Sunday for Mother's Day, but since we can only do take-out (still), we will not be doing that. This Mother's Day is going to look a whole lot different.

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. for Mother's Day I treated myself to a new fitness watch. I don't know what happened to my current Fitbit Versa, but part of the screen broke. The glass didn't shatter, but there is a huge black gap that covers up part of my step count, my heart rate and my calories burned. And it keeps getting bigger and bigger. I had this watch for about two years, so I would say I got my use out of it. I was going to get the new Fitbit Versa 2, but I have been eyeing the Garmin Vivomove for awhile now. Since each company is doing $50 off right now, I went with the Garmin Vivomove.
Garmin Vivomove

I was going to get an Apple iWatch, but the fact that you have to charge it each night made me go against it. I love seeing my sleep patterns and I don't want to charge something every single day. I already do that with my phone (or every other day).

TWO. I have been on the hunt for more shorts. I have a few pairs of jean shorts, but I want the comfy shorts. And I don't want booty shorts either. I bought a pair from Abercrombie recently and they were amazing. Now I am waiting for another pair to go on sale and have free shipping and then I will scoop those up. But I have been searching everywhere online. Where do you get your shorts from? I recently grabbed these from Nordstrom online and I hope they fit well.

THREE. I did take a chance on some American Eagle shorts during a mega sale this week (still going on) and got two pairs of shorts and a tank for about $45.

FOUR. Last weekend we went up to Lake Tahoe to do the Sand Harbor trail walk again. It was so beautiful outside and we made it the whole way. About 6 miles round trip. The girls got a bit tired towards the end, but snacks along the way helped. After walking the trail, we went back to T's Mesquite for tri-tip burritos again. I definitely could get used to doing that weekly. Picnic and all!

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe



Lake Tahoe

T's Mesquite Tri-Tip Burrito


FIVE. On Monday, I am posting a yummy cocktail that I have been recently making. I took a recipe off of pinterest and made that one and we thought it was ok. So I started making changes to it and perfected it. I can't wait to share it with you.

I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything and Becky.

Have a great weekend!

22 comments :

  1. What a beautiful scene for a walk and picnic! The girls look so cute!! Happy Mother’s Day!
    Xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. It was amazing. I love the views. And thank you so much!

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  2. Can’t wait for your cocktail recipe! I hope you have a beautiful Mother’s Day!

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  3. Mmm I want burritos! Love the girls' hiking outfits. I love my Apple Watch. I charge it for like an hour and I still wear it to bed. I liked how my fitbit tracked sleep too. I haven't figured out how to use the Apple Watch for that though!

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    1. They always wear dresses. Ha. I just need some hiking shoes for them now. I like that you still wear it to bed nightly. Which one do you have?

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  4. We always end up eating out (or getting take out) after long hikes too. I joke with my husband that it seems to defeat the purpose but a good meal after a long hike is a great reward. What beautiful trails to hike too! I tend to find my shorts all over the place and when I find a pair I really like I'll buy them up in multiple colors (or a couple of jean ones in the same color).

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    1. It is such a great reward after a long hike. I love the tradition of it. That is kind of what I do as well. If I like something I will wear it in every color!

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  5. I have NEVER seen such an adorable fitness watch!!!! I want that one now!!! And we didn't go with the Apple watch for the exact same reason. The charge on my fitbit lasts more than I week!! Have a great Mother's Day weekend, friend!

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    1. It looks amazing right? And it is fashionable for work but still amazing for workouts!That is why I love Fitbit so much. I did like my Garmin a lot since it has GPS without your phone. But I hated the app for Garmin. I hope it has gotten better. Have a great Mother's Day as well!

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  6. That burrito looks so delicious. I like how that fitness watch doesn't look like one. Hope you have a lovely mother's day!

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    1. That is what I loved about this one so much. Now I hope it lives up to my FItbit. Though this one does have an internal GPS which I don't have with my Fitbit. Thank you!

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  7. So glad I picked up some cozy things this past month: it was chilly today and needed some warm clothes after my errands.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. It is cold here too today and the next few days. Not gonna lie, I am ok with comfy and cozy clothes.

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  8. That's a Garmin??????????????? i'm check it out right now - I love Garmin's & that is beautiful!!!

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    1. Yes it is. And it is really pretty. I love it so much. I am still getting used to the change between Garmin and Fitbit, but I am already loving all the extra features.

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  9. Lake Tahoe look so beautiful! I love your watch. It's so pretty and you wouldn't know it's a fitness watch! Love those shorts. They look super comfy.

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    1. That is what I wanted in a watch. I want something I can wear to work and meetings and not look like a fitness watch. The shorts I hope are sooo comfy!

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  10. That watch is gorgeous! And I would have never dreamed it was a fitness watch. It makes me want one. I hear Garmins are the best. I can’t wait to hear how you like it. And those shorts look perfectly comfy. Happy Weekend!

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    1. I loved my old Garmin, but it broke and I changed it up to Fitbit. I loved that brand for 4 years and now I am going back.

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  11. That watch is pretty. Sounds like it was a gorgeous day for a hike and picnic! Happy Mother's Day!

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    1. It was the perfect day. I am sooo loving my watch!

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