The Friday Fit: Simple Things
Back at it for another edition of The Friday Fit! Each Thursday evening, I sit down to write this and wonder how it’s already been a week?! I appreciate the extra moment to stop and focus on what I’m grateful for… I hope you have a chance to do that too today. This week, I’m sharing a few small / simple moments that have had a positive impact on me.
Our annual apple picking trip with Brian’s brother + sister in law was extra special this year because our niece went with us for the first time! I couldn’t resist purchasing a pair of baby Hunter boots to mark the occasion. Seeing her little legs wobble in them was the sweetest as she ate an apple out of each hand— my kind of gal. My outfit details are linked here!
After picking apples, Board In Buffalo kindly dropped off a cheese board for us that was almost too good to eat, emphasis on almost. Cheese plates are a minimum requirement for get togethers in my family so I’m definitely inspired step up my game for the holidays.
I learned a little trick from the Crista at the Villiage Browery (she’s been waxing my brows for 17 years) to back comb the hair on your brows with brow gel before applying it like I normally would and it’s been a GAME CHANGER. I am a firm believer that eyebrows are essentially the window treatments to your face (I’ve always been very passionate about brows) so I am GRATEFUL for this #protip. For a better visual of how I did it, you can check my Makeup Tips highlight and let me know if you try it!
In this different pace of life, I’ve recognized that establishing a morning routine has been exponentially better for my mental health and productivity. I cherish the extra quality time with BK and Walter doesn’t seem to mind one bit!
Weekend coffee just tastes better.
Well my gals (and guys - hey fellas), cheers to the end of another week! It’s been pretty heavy on the workload this week, lots of content creation and deadlines. I CANNOT believe it but we’re already gearing up for holiday. BK and I have been doing our due diligence this week on Prime Day, we’ve found some incredible picks for everyone that we’re excited to share next week. In case you missed it, I shared our morning routine, my go-to date night looks / inspiration, Grace Atwood’s size inclusive Amazon the Drop collection which ends today and sneak peek into the 8 items always in my beauty cabinet! With no travel or (really any) plans in sight, I’ve been keeping busy with work so I look to my mornings and weekends for “me time.” Really missing my friends and traveling. Some days it hits me harder than others. Does anyone else struggle with work-life balance? Would love to hear any tips!
On another note, we finished watching New Girl! If you haven’t watched, it’s a feel good show… I’m sad it’s over but was definitely content with the ending. Any other show recommendations? Would love to hear. This weekend BK and I plan on cleaning up the yard, donating a bunch of stuff to Goodwill and potentially finishing up the office space. This includes putting up the adhesive wallpaper which we severely struggled with in my closet / filming room. I’m still having nightmares about it but I figure if there’s a cocktail / bottle of wine / cheese plate waiting for me at the end of it, maybe it won’t be so bad? Wishful thinking.
I saw on the Today Show that Ina Garten shared this grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe and I’m all about it… Thinking of making it tomorrow. If I do, I’ll be sure to share. BK has been on dinner duty all week and he’s made a few winners like Asparagus Stuffed Chicken and this Moroccan Chicken Bowl. You gals came in HOT with the apple recipes on last week’s Friday Fit, will most likely put some of those to good use as well. I need to cut myself off because I could literally keep talking about food all day!
As always, thanks for choosing to be here and read. I am so grateful to have you here and a part of this community. Never hesitate to reach out anytime. Have a wonderful weekend. xx CMK