Fab Five Friday

I stole borrowed this idea from Reads Recipes Runs. Since I still have nothing fertility related to tell you about I'll give you some fun, light reading on Five Fab finds.

1.  Bic Bands
I know I've mentioned these before but I really swear by these.  They really do stay in place through a run and keep the stray hairs from my sweat filled head eyes.  And to top it off, the owners are great. I'm a huge fan of "keeping it local" and buying from a small business vs. the Walmarts (sorry if your a chain conglomerate supporter) of the world.  For some reason my recent order was misplaced.  I emailed and they were awesome, apologizing for the mishap, sending it out priority AND including a FREE band. Booyah!

2.   Etsy
If you haven't shopped on Etsy your missing out. Etsy is a site where anyone can sell anything homemade. I bought a few things in the past 6 or so months..

This infinity scarf by BeardedOwlsHoot. It's gorgeous, I definitely did not get to wear it as much as I would have liked this winter

Gorg jewelry by the ever so talented Trista who I know personally and she's a sweetheart!

3.  Smoothies!!
Summer is coming up and what better way to celebrate than with smoothies.  Here are a few recipes:

The Fitnessista makes Smoothies
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If you're like me and  lazy don't have a smoothie maker nor a blender try the Smoothie King (a chain I know). I had one in the airport (Slim-N-Trim Strawberry). mmm  Note: You can add extra protein. Bonus.

4.  Garmin GPS Forerunner 205

Whether you're a runner, walker, hiker or biker this is awesome.  It shows time, pace/lap/mileage (runners), elevation, tracks your path..there are 12 data points available.  When running I rarely leave home without this.


5.  Wild Tree products.  A friend is a consultant and I just bought the European Dipping oil duo and they are tasty! If you are interesting I'm having a book party soon (this was not a plug...really). Email me at nicolecoolman at yahoo.com if you're interested!

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Cheers to the weekend!

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Things I'm loving

Jenstar Yoga (in a studio, tho a desert would be fun).

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Latte's... mmm. either homemade or at Luna

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BIC Bands

Nonslip and fun for running, yoga, grocery shopping.


Shirts from the Skinny Runner

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I just bought this DON'T STOP one. Sweat wicking and $2 goes to charity.


Lululemon tanks

They are pricey, but worth their weight in gold. I don't think I could run in them (they have removable bra cups which would look deflated on me if removed) but they are perfect for yoga.


Yankee Candles

I'm burning Pink Sands and Lucky Shamrock (which was a limited edition for St Paddy's day).  They have a buy 1 get one 50% off sale right now.


Jackie Warner's Xtreme Timesaver Training

Great leg burner! and I used to love her  show on Bravo.


And of course Ted!
As a puppy

a little more recent and shaggy

How do you not love that cute little face!

Cheers!