Have I introduced you to the Friday Five yet? I just love writing Friday’s blog post because of it. Of course, you’ll find your back and glutes workout below too. Back and glutes are a great choice for combining muscle groups because there are a lot of movements that recruit both muscles: think superman, deadlifts, good mornings etc. In addition to that workout, I’m including my Friday Five… it’s a quick list of 5 thing I’m really into each week. Sometimes they have a theme. Most often, they’re totally random. Likely, they’re things you may have heard me mention here or there on Instagram stories (which is basically how I chat with you all day long).
After this workout, stretch for a few minutes and enjoy reading the Friday Five!
1. THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING $25 BED SHEETS
This comes straight out of an Instagram story of mine from the week. I cannot believe I’ve never shared with you the bed sheet I am obsessed with.
Let’s backtrack… about 2 years ago for Christmas, my mom was asking me what I wanted. She specifically said: “what is something you’ve been wanting but don’t want to buy for yourself?” The first thing that popped into my head was bed sheets.
If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with all things comfy and cozy… slippers, blankets, robes, etc. I’ve always wanted nice bed sheets but never wanted to spend the $$$ on them.
Okay, long story short (if it’s not already long haha), my mom ends up saying “you need new sheets? oh my gosh you have to try the ones I got from Amazon. they’re amazing.” No offense but I was thinking, “how good can Amazon bed sheets be?!”
BITE YOUR TONGUE… THESE ARE THE BEST $20 BED SHEETS YOU’LL EVER SLEEP ON! THERE IS A REASON THEY HAVE ALMOST 40,000 REVIEWS!
PS – this isn’t sponsored but I wish! haha
BUY THESE SHEETS
– BEST PURCHASE!
the duvet + pillow cases pictured are THESE in taupe from pottery barn but the fitted sheet underneath is the one listed above. Accent pillow are from Homegoods which is my absolute favorite for decorative pillows
^I spy the cutest diaper booty baby
2. COLLAGEN BEAUTY GREENS
As you all know, I’m hooked on Vital Proteins collagen. If you’re new to collagen, I highly suggest you read THIS post where I talk all about collagen, the benefits and the exact brand/product I’m taking.
I almost always use the collagen peptides unflavored version. I saw Kristin Cavallari (any Laguna Beach/The Hills fans out there?! haha) use Vital Proteins collagen in an afternoon green drink which she posted in an Instagram story. It gave me the idea to try THIS product.
It’s a combination of collagen and greens like kale, spinach, barley grass, alfalfa leaf and more… all the major benefits from micronutrients that really just keep the body running optimally. You may have already seen my Insta story about the green smoothie I’ve been drinking every afternoon using it. I’ll be sure to share the recipe this weekend!
3. BIKES
Anthony and I were driving the other day and stopped to let a mom on a bike cross the street in front of us. As she passed us, we noticed the infant seat with a cutie pie in it attached to her bike. We looked at each other and both said at the same time, “we need to do that with Leo!”
So, we’ve been on the hunt for bikes! If you have any bike recommendation for both Anthony and I or any info on infant seats, please feel free to email/message/comment.
I think I found mine, and it is BIKE GOALS!
4. PLATFORM ESPADRILLE SNEAKERS
You’ve probably seen me wearing these shoes a time or two or twenty over the past few weeks. Do you ever buy something expecting to like it but then when it ends up becoming your most favorite, most used item, it’s a bit shocking?! Do you know what I mean? Well, that’s how I feel about these shoes.
I wear them with jeans. I wear them with shorts. I wear them with denim skirts. I wear them with sundresses. I wear them all the time because they’re comfy and go with everything.
I get so many compliments on them whenever I wear them. This week, I shared the link to them with a friend and noticed another color I was eyeing up was almost $30 off, so I just bought those too! I apologize in advance for how much you’ll be seeing these.
Side note- I ordered 1/2 size down because my normal side slipped off the back of my heel (all the reviews said this too)
5. THIS QUOTE
After the unfortunate news of the passing of Barbara Bush, my friend and photographer Jenn posted a quote from the former first lady. I screenshot it because it really touched me… I feel like I need the daily reminder that my role as a wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, etc. is what matters most.
YOUR FRIDAY FIVE: my Friday Five is a collection of 5 random things I’m into throughout the week. Share 1 or 5 of yours! Is it a new recipe? pair of shoes? bed sheets you like? a quote that is motivating you? share more about that! Upload your photo to Instagram and hashtag #LGTeamKini and #LGAccountability tag me @laurengleisberg so I can be sure to see it too!
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