Workout Favorites

Early 2026 I started working with a trainer and it's been one of the best investments in myself. It makes me feel so good mentally and I'm feeling so much stronger!  Anyways, I thought I would share some of my workout favorites with you.

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1 | 1 pound add on weights.  These are a game changer!  They click onto almost any hand weight to add just a pound or two!

2 | Resistance bands -- I have a love/hate relationship with these! ;)

3 | The BEST sports bras!  I'm slowly trying to phase out of every other one I own.  They have the perfect amount of support.

4 | These weights are my favorite.  I've thrown all my other random weights out.  Having a full set is so nice.

5 | I've linked these leggings like a million times {because I've purchased them like 10,000 times}  You won't find a better legging, or a better value!  At 5', I prefer the 7/8 length.

What are your workout favorites?  Anything I should add to my collection?

Mother's Day 2026

We had a great Mother's Day weekend!

Saturday evening we had a housewarming party for friends

and she sent all the moms home with a flower bouquet!

 

Sunday we went to church, I was spoiled with gifts {a flower arrangement, chocolates, a mani/pedi gift certificate, and a large planter for outside}, and then we spent the afternoon floating in the pool and watching the Cubs game.  That evening we ordered pizza and watched Remarkably Bright Creatures, which I loved.  The day also included a couple of calls and Facetimes with family.  Although we missed our moms & we're anxious to get back to Iowa soon, I told Adam I felt more content & grateful this Mother's Day than I have for several years.  It was a really great day -- I felt loved by my entire family and spoiled that we were able to be together all day! 

Mother's Day Wishlist

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This bookshelf is pretty and functional!  The digital calendar is a want/need. We currently have ONE pool lounger, so I'm excited to get a couple more.  I want this mirror to layer near the entry way.  I have snack grass busting out the of pot near the pool, so I would love to get this planter to repot/spread it out near the front of the house. I'm always looking for fun, cute t-shirts & having a husband {formerly} in a band, this feels fitting.  I'm always down for a new puzzle -- you can't been the value from a cost per hour perspective! ;)

Other 'things' on my wishlist?

A deep clean of the house.  I'm talking scrub the baseboards, shine the light fixtures, etc.

Wallpaper for my half bath!  I've been wanting to add this to the house for 2 years!

A car detail!  You can NEVER go wrong with a car detail when you have a dog an/or live near the beach!

A coatrack {like that one I had at the last house -- or a couple of these}

I wouldn't mind floating on one of these either. 

I would never turn down a massage, being told to go get my nails/toes done, or even flowers! ;)

What's on your wishlist this year?