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Friday Favorites – Seriously How Is June Almost Over?

June 27, 2014
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Happy Friday!  Wow this week has been crazy.  Do you ever get that feeling where there are not enough hours in the day to get it all done?  This week has been one of those.  This weekend is about some serious catch up.  Let’s get right into it!

Favorite Song

Rita Ora was always my go-to girl when it came to making my spin playlists.  This song is so dang catchy and feel good.  Rita Ora  “I Will Never Let You Down”

Oh and have you heard this song yet?  I hate to admit it….but I do foresee it leading to some serious car dancing……when I’m by myself naturally.  Look at Jenny from the Block getting back to her fly girls roots.

Favorite Recipe

I seriously make this recipe all the time.  It is so good and you can play around with the ingredients to make it your own. Sometimes I add chicken for some protein.  I also make my quinoa in a rice cooker and it comes out really fluffy.  Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing.  Full recipe found here.  Please pin from the original please!

Favorite Workout

It’s booty workout season.  This is one of my favorite thigh exercises in Barre.  Full workout here.  It’s a burner!

Favorite Purchase

Pretty much obsessed with this romper.  The price, the color and the fact it has a hood.  I wear it over my bathing suit and it’s appropriate to wear to the beach and then if you need to stop anywhere after it’s out in public appropriate.  I wish came in more colors!

Roxy Surplice Hooded Romper

Favorite Funnies

About 5 times a day at least

Story of my Pinterest feed

Yes.  Isn’t this the straight truth?
Definitely not a quitter
How I feel with y’all when you totally dig/agree with one of my posts
(via tumblr)
How I use to feel about work
(via tumblr)
Now since we have completely gone to computer charting
(via tumblr)
My exact feeling when I find out the cost of something way out of my price range
(via tumblr)
Finally it’s Friday and almost 5 o’clock somewhere
(via tumblr)
Make sure to check the Nordstroms and Lululemon giveaway!  Hope you have a fabulous weekend!  What are your plans??  xoxoxo.
Your turn!  Link up and tell me about your favorites from the week!

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  1. Nadine Lynn says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    I am up way past my bedtime working on my post and then I was like oh wait….I bet Amanda has this link up live. YES!!! I WAS FIRST!!! :) That never happens for me.

    Anyways….that salad looks amazing and maybe I need to give quinoa another try. I wasn’t a fan the first time I tried it.

    I am constantly contradicting myself on Pinterest. Oops. And I will NEVER quit shopping!!!

    Happy Friday girl!

  2. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    That is my favorite thing to make with quinoa!!! Love it! And that romper is very cute. They never fit me though because … boobs:/ Happy Friday lady:)))

  3. Amanda @ More Like Me says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    That salad sounds amazing! I might have to give that a try next week!
    Have a great weekend, Amanda!

  4. Shenine joon says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    My aunt makes a similar quinoa salad and it is absolutely delicious. yum! That romper is seriously so cute, I think that could have been in the running for your bridesmaids rompers for sure. Have you found any others yet? I’m glad you mentioned mimosa’s a brunch, I think I need to do that this weekend. Mimosa’s and Eggs Benedict, yes please.

  5. Krystal R. says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    I almost posted a quinoa recipe thats very similar. I plan to try that workout, I wish there were more barre places here!

    Guilty of doing that on Pinterest for sure! But I pin desserts for future use! And that last gif has me rolling!!! Im sure Mark loved would love that gif!

    • Krystal R. says

      June 27, 2014 at 4:43 AM

      Oh and that romper is everything!

  6. Lisa Loves John says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    Loveee that romper!! I’m pretty tall and can never get them to fit quite right – which is such a bummer since everyone seems to post about them!! And girllll, it sounds like your Pinterest feed is pretty similar to mine, ha!

  7. Daily Express says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Holy crap, that J Lo video is mesmerizing. Is it embarrassing to admit that I want to learn those dance moves? Well then I don’t. But if everyone else also wants to learn them, I will teach you after I get them down.
    Gina– On the Daily Express

  8. Jess says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    I’ve never heard of Rita Ora, but she is incredible in the video, she rocks that lipstick. Yep I’m gonna need to hear that J Lo album when it comes out. I can’t look at Pinterest when I’m hungry – it is asking for trouble with all those cake recipes.

  9. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Mimosas are always acceptable! I need to try that workout, booty season is here! That last gif will be me all day counting down to the weekend!

  10. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes} says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    I cannot believe this is the last few days of June, wtf? Love to see that JLo is getting back to her Jenny from the block roots. You go girl! And loving that romper. Mimosas are acceptable at any hour of the day but definitely the best way to start a day! Maybe I’ll have one of those Sunday morning… no better way to celebrate! Have an amazing weekend love!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  11. Elena Ridley says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    How long do you cook your quinoa in a rice cooker for? That recipe sounds awesome. I’ve been eating a ton of quinoa lately so I’m always up for new recipes. Love that romper, soo cute!! That cat and that Fresh Prince GIF… LMAO!! Happy Friday girlfriend!!

  12. BLovedBoston says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    The gif of Prince George throwing that toy – just made my morning!! J.Lo can do no wrong!! I’m going to try that quinoa salad – I’ve been on a kick lately! Hope you have a great weekend doll!

  13. MakeMeUpMia says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    YES, I always feel like there isn’t enough time in the day! I hate it. Being that I can’t get enough quinoa these days, I will definitely be trying that, it looks so good! Have a great weekend Amanda :)

  14. Amanda {Kids and Cabernet} says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Haha that Fresh Prince gif is hilarious! And that Thai quinoa salad looks AMAZING!!!!!

  15. B @ The Sequin Notebook says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Mmmmm I always love me some quinoa, and that salad looks like a delicious new way to incorporate it into more meals! I was already loving that romper, and then I read about the hood – even more adorable!!!

  16. Kerri Taylor says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    i need to make that recipe stat. looks easy and that’s right up my alley. and love the gifs as usual! happy friday! xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

  17. Jana @ Jana Says says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    How much do I love that cat with the pink wig?

    I am so out of touch with life that all I knew about Rita Ora was that she was the one who ripped off Zac Efron’s shirt at the VMAs. Thank you for clearing up that she sings things.

  18. Mree says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Your posts are too funny. Love all the gifs

  19. Tracey says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    So I’ve been jamming to the same song all week, and was waiting for this post so I could share my Friday Fav song: Habits by Tove Lo. Just so catchy.

  20. Lindsay @ Broke and Bougie says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    YES TO ALL OF THESE! I could listen to that Rita Ora song on repeat all day. Annnnd Jenny from the block. Can you believe she still looks like that/!?

  21. Jessi @ Jessi's Design says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    That workout looks good girl buuuut let’s go with mimosas instead like the ecard! haha Cheers to the weekend! xoxo Thanks for hosting as usual!

  22. Taylor Jeavons says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    How Jennifer Lopez dances like that blows my mind. God I don’t even want to think about how ridic I would look, but she looks gorgeous and awesome.

  23. birdie to be says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Love this fun post! I hate when I can feel a hair on me… so irritating and tickly! And cheers to mimosas at breakfast and that delicious looking recipe!

  24. Kristen says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    love that j lo song now, thanks! haha. that recipe looks delish! damn that workout looks intense. omg yes that prince george gif, i love it so much. whenever i find out something is out of my price range, i like step back like it stung me or something. that last gif though. love it so much.

  25. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    That quinoa recipe looks really good! I’ve been searching for different ways to fix quinoa, so I’ll be giving this a try! I’ve been playing catch up this week too! Have a good weekend!

  26. Joey says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Your funnies always make my heart happy! I’m sorry I’ve been so MIA from your life, friend! Hope everything is going well <3

  27. Alex @ she's his co-pilot says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I’ll be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of Jennifer Lopez, but since you said her song will probably lead to serious car dancing, I’m going to have to listen to it.

    Mmm.. quinoa salad.

    Hahaha. I love your use of the little prince GIF!

  28. Girl Brooks says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    I wish I could dance like JLO, unfortunately, I’ve got too much white in me. Maybe if I do that thigh workout, I could manage to dance somewhat like JLO. Who am I kidding, I’m the girl who pins workout material along with delicious sinfulness. Happy Friday!

  29. Klutz in High Heels says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Okay, so……… I will admit JLO looks freaking HOT. HOWEVER, I’m sorry, she’s kinda getting up there in age, has kids… can she keep the damn twerking to a minimum!?!? wah… i’m terrible.

  30. Tori G says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    That Quinoa salad looks uhhhhmazing! P.S. New follower here, love the blog! Going to link up next week =)

  31. Jennifer Shelton says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    So excited to Link Up to your blog today!! I love your favorites and the e-cards crack me up!! Cheers! Jennifer http://www.pinterestdreams.blogspot.com

  32. Christina says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    i’m a fan of rita ora simply bc she pulled of zac efron’s shirt in that awards show. GO HER!

  33. Rebecca Jo says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    I put cashews in so many dishes… yum yum YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  34. Aimee Rose says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    I feel like that WAY too often, we need more hours to get stuff done stat! Love mimosa’s and shopping, bet they are even better together!

  35. Laura Marie Keenan says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    That recipe looks delicious! I have been in a quinoa rut lately, so I will have to try this!

  36. Brianne says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Ha I watched the royal baby gif over & over again.

  37. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    That gif of the royal baby is too much to handle – I am cracking up. I’ll admit, I am really into JLo’s new songs lately – I Luh Ya Papi (totally NOT my genre of music) and First Love have been on repeat in iTunes lately. That booty workout looks killer, too! Have a great weekend doll, xo.

  38. Melissa Suggitt says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    your gifs are so on point. love it. have a good weekend!

  39. LisaMDee says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    A +++ for those gifs ! And I can’t wait to do that barre workout. Thanks for posting it !

  40. Julie @ Just the Joy's says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Happy Friday!! :) Sometimes I wish there were more hours in the day… but not this week for me! It seemed like every day was never ending! Lol :) That quoina dish looks amazing! It looks fancy but sounds so easy! I’ve never seen a romper like that (sleeves or a hood!) and I think it’s awesome! Your right, it’s perfect for a beach cover up but still nice to wear in public! Bahahaha! – Give up shopping but I’m not a quitter! I’m totally using that on my husband the next time he gives me shit! Ah! Those last two gif’s made me LOL! :) Love it! Have a great weekend!

  41. Kasey Lynne says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    LOVE that Rita Ora song…it is pretty catchy! And she is so gorgeous! In my opinion, she totally trumps Rihanna. And even though I can’t stand some of Jennifer Lopez’s songs, her body is killer! Good for her.

  42. Caitlyn {Home Sweet Ruby} says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Oh that’s one of my favorite barre exercises! Man I miss those classes, I wish there was a good studio around me! That salad looks so delicious! Sadly my pinterest feed looks like that too.. haha oh well!

  43. Nadia @ The View is Beautiful says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    I always see workout routine pins and I think ooh I could do that right now-but that home made reeses peanut butter cup recipe just looks so much better…I’ll just save this for later…
    It’s Canada Day weekend so you can find me hanging out at the lake until Tuesday!

  44. Blogger Ash says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I love how Prince George ripped the stuffed animal out of Kate’s hand and threw it to the ground. Cute baby!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  45. brooke lyn says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    baha that gif of the mini prince. get that ish outta here! too cute

  46. Kate @ Another Clean Slate says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    I dont’ have a rice cooker but i think its an investment I need to make!

  47. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    I’ve felt the same way, girl! Hoping you have a weekend of nothing but catching up and rest! Love that romper! The color is perfect and a hood?!?! And agree with the Pinterest! I often get distracted with all the good recipes!

  48. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    I’ve felt the same way, girl! I hope you have a weekend full of catching up and lots of rest. That romper…the perfect color and a hood?!?! love, love, love it!

  49. Carly Blogs Here says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Mimosas are definitely one of the best things about breakfast time! And that someecard about the hair cannot be more true! I’ve been wanting to try quinoa and that looks like a delicious recipe to try out! Happy Friday!

  50. lbghotmessexpress says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Feeling your shopping funny!!! And I have to get back to barre! Trying to slowly get back to normal after all my regular life drama.

  51. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Amanda! You are awesome! I always love your posts! That guys dancing at the end is hilarious! I am almost there but not quite. A few more things to check off my list and then I can relax and car dance. Hehe! Have a fabulous weekend! xx

  52. Amanda @ as the wine cork turns says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    so glad i found your cute little blog and got to join the linkup! the quinoa looks awesome. i have yet to make any but i think that recipe sold me! can’t wait to read more :)

    asthewinecorkturns.com

  53. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    I have to admit I really don’t want to like that JLo song but I think it’s going to stick with me!

  54. Shelby Recent Somethings says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Prince George throwing the over-priced whatever analogy = SPOT to the ON. I don’t think I even want to know what computer charting (?!?) is so godspeed at friend, my work. And happy weekend! Love that romper!

  55. Shelley says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    i’ve been obsessing over rompers lately also! and that booty workout looks intense, but i’m going to give it a try.. gotta make sure those legs and buns look good so i can rock those rompers :)

  56. Kat says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Yum! That quinoa salad looks absolutely delish. I’ll have to try that! Also, lovin’ that romper!

    Happy weekend!
    – Kat

  57. Jen says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    The last gif’s on your posts always have me cracking up hahah love this one!

    Love that romper!! So perfect for the beach! That salad looks amazing too.

    Have a great weekend girl!

    xo, Jen
    http://www.comfortably-chic.com

  58. alyssa says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Okay first I am dyyyying over that romper! And I’m a huge quinoa fan and that salad looks delish. Love that gif of Baby Prince George, hahah! Happy weekend love!

  59. AJ says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I’ve been loving quinoa lately too! :)

    XO AJ
    TheAJMinute | Twitter | Instagram | Bloglovin

  60. Tracy says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    That romper! I just recently bought my first one and now that’s pretty much all I want to wear!

  61. Nichole @ casadecrews.com says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    I don’t know why but Baby Prince George cracked me up! Happy Friday, chickie!

  62. Laura {happily ever} Parker says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    That recipe just got printed out over here! Looks delicious and I love quinoa and my husband loves cashews so it sounds like it will be a big hit!

  63. Kim @ Kimberleys Quests says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    I usually don’t like gifs, but you just share them at the perfect moment I can’t help but like them :) Especially the royals, so cute! I don’t know how to feel about the fact J.Lo is double my age and looks the same as she did 15 years ago- I really need whatever magic potion she’s drinking!
    Happy Weekend!

  64. Em says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Ommggg that recipe! I must try it! Thanks for sharing that booty workout too! I need to step up my game hahaha.

  65. Your Beauty Fix says

    June 28, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I have to try that workout!!! Im always looking for new routines. Working out gets boring when you’re doing the same thing all the time….

    Kristen @ Your Beauty Fix

  66. -Heather- says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    That recipe look so good!!! This looks like a fun link up, I will have to join in next week!!

  67. Court @ Sweet Home Alabamian says

    July 1, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    hahahaha the little prince being NOT SO ROYALE!!!! :)

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