Hiya, my associates! How are you? How was your week?
My week was good! This morning, I’m off to show back-to-back lessons as a result of I’m filling in for a fellow teacher good friend in her barre class earlier than my common barbell class. Aside from that, later at this time, I’ll be hydrating, chilling and recovering from all that motion.
This week was a great one. I went to a Beautycounter gathering, I took Brady to swimming, I labored, I taught my lessons, I ran a bunch of errands and that’s about it. I felt fairly in charge of all my duties, which is a superb feeling.
This weekend, we’re having some neighbors over for pizza, and we’re hoping to make a ultimate choice on the stone for brand spanking new counter tops in our kitchen. I’ll share extra about that pending undertaking quickly, as a result of it’s the most important factor we’ve ever carried out to our home (or any home for that matter, as we by no means did any main initiatives on our home in California, as a result of it was already so darn overpriced).
Additionally, it’s the Beautycounter Friends & Family sale, so don’t miss out on that information under. And for those who’re working low on one of many make-up or skincare objects you normally use, it may very well be a good time to attempt Beautycounter with me. As a result of this actual sale about 4 years in the past is after I first purchased a Beautycounter product. 🙂
Let’s get to the present faves of the week …
Enjoyable
Seeing “Hamilton” stay in Charlotte
I’ve wished to see “Hamilton” for a really very long time. And though we’ve watched the Disney+ model a few occasions, seeing it in individual was nonetheless on my checklist. Dave purchased me “Hamilton” tickets for Christmas, and the date actually snuck up on us.
We had our sitter come over round 5:30 p.m. so we might head off early to seize dinner earlier than the present in Uptown (which is definitely downtown Charlotte, by the way in which). As traditional, we took a household image earlier than we left, as a result of I really like the combination of Brady in his jammies and us all dressed up. Right here we’re … (no sneakers in the home, clearly).
(This romper/jumpsuit positively deserves a spot on the favorites checklist. I’m carrying a small, and it’s as comfy as pajamas. I really like this romper and shall be repeating all of it spring/summer season.)
Dave and I ate dinner at Aria, an Italian restaurant tremendous near the theatre, and our meal was scrumptious. We shared some heat bread, meatballs, gnocchi and a flatbread pizza, in addition to some drinks. I actually loved the meals, after which we had simply sufficient time to complete it up and head over to the present.
We had been to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center as soon as earlier than to see “The Nutcracker” over the vacations, and it’s a fantastic theatre. Not too massive, not too small, excellent.
Our seats for “Hamilton” have been on the decrease stage towards the center, on the aisle, which is at all times the place I like to sit down. From the second the present began, I had a wonderful time. I completely love musicals and stay theatre, and “Hamilton” is up there as among the finest issues I’ve ever seen. The singing, dancing and manufacturing have been all superb. Whereas a few the performers weren’t fairly nearly as good as the unique forged within the Disney+ particular, some have been even higher. Oh how I want I had a great singing voice. However I don’t. By no means. I’ve a bunch health voice, and people are two very various things.
(Listed below are my heels, which I’ve shared earlier than and have been carrying as a lot as I can.)
Shaggy dog story: I assumed the top of the primary half was going down, so I labored my strategy to the again doorways so I might rush out for the potty (understanding an enormous line would type). I waited till the top of the track, then ran out and went to the toilet, and I observed the road wasn’t forming and nobody was exiting and coming towards the toilet. Nicely, I had left too quickly. I needed to wait out within the foyer and watch yet one more track from there, earlier than the true intermission began and everybody else got here out. Oh effectively.
Through the second half, I used to be so emotional throughout a few of the unhappy components and had some main tears. Fortunately, it was darkish, so no person knew (nor would they care). Are you a film or play crier? I didn’t was once, however ever since changing into a mother, I really feel like I join and care extra about fiction (or on this case, nonfiction) happenings with kids and households. Anybody else?
Total, “Hamilton” was simply nearly as good and maybe higher than I anticipated, and I’m so joyful I lastly received to see it. Seeing exhibits like this makes me wish to see extra exhibits. So what’s subsequent? Additionally, my head has been filled with songs from “Hamilton” all week!
Health
Instructing Barre & Bubbles at Life Time
This was so enjoyable!
Health, music, associates and socializing all blended into one. Final Saturday, my fellow teacher good friend, Tracy, and I hosted one other Barre & Bubbles occasion, and it was a blast.
We every taught half of a Life Barre class (carrying matching outfits, in fact), after which we frolicked with the attendees afterwards and had refreshments and watched some native dancers carry out their solos in entrance of the group.
Two of my girlfriends from my neighborhood got here to the occasion to take a look at Life Time and eventually take a category with me, and I believe they’d a extremely good time too. I really like having my associates see me within the studio, as a result of it’s a little bit of a distinct aspect of me than the one they hang around with.
We don’t usually take massive group pictures, however we did do this time. About half of our attendees had already left, however there are nonetheless loads of joyful girls on this one …
Bear in mind, health must be enjoyable. There’s lots of discuss on the market about how you must be following a strict weights-only exercise program to be match, and I’m not right here for that rule. You don’t must do something you don’t wish to do. I like lessons, and I like enjoyable, and I believe all these girls agree with me.
Magnificence
It’s the large Beautycounter Mates & Household sale!
Twice a 12 months, Beautycounter has a giant sale, and right here’s our first for 2022! This can be a likelihood to purchase clear magnificence, skincare, make-up, physique merchandise and extra at a extremely massive low cost. And all of your purchases via my hyperlinks assist me, and I really recognize that.
You get 15 % off nearly every thing on the location (apart from the units/collections), and for those who spend greater than $200, you get 20 % off. And for those who’re a Band of Magnificence loyalty member, otherwise you grow to be one along with your buy of greater than $250, you get 25 % off. Woohoo!
As , I’ve been solely utilizing Beautycounter skincare and make-up for 3.5 years, and my pores and skin has by no means been higher due to it. I made the change as a way to hold my hormones wholesome and keep away from harsh merchandise whereas nursing, and I by no means regarded again.
I really imagine within the model, as a result of not solely are the merchandise tremendous secure and void of poisonous components, however Beautycounter does lots of good on the planet, by switching to sustainable packaging, pushing for higher legal guidelines within the private care business to guard shoppers and way more. This isn’t simply another make-up model, and it’s essential to keep in mind that if you make a purchase order.
My favourite merchandise for spring/summer season are as follows, and these are all on sale proper now for 15 to 25 % off, relying on how a lot you spend:
Physique
Make-up
Skincare
However there’s a lot extra to select from, and people are just some of my faves.
For those who’ve by no means shopped Beautycounter earlier than and wish to give it a shot with me throughout this sale, be happy to ship me an e-mail or Instagram DM for assist selecting what could also be greatest for you. In any other case, store via the hyperlinks, and I’ll comply with up and attain out when you do.
GIVEAWAY!
AND, I’m providing a giveaway to anybody who orders from me throughout this sale, which works via Might twenty fourth. For those who store via this link or select my “Ashley’s Mates & Household” pop-up at try, you’re formally entered to win a free full-sized Beautycounter product from me. I’ll select one winner on the finish of the sale.
Shop through this link to be entered into my personal giveaway!
Talking of Beautycounter, this week I went to a night with Beautycounter occasion within the South Park neighborhood of Charlotte at a pleasant steakhouse, and it was so enjoyable. I met some native consultants, received to listen to from the founding father of Beautycounter by way of Zoom (she was presupposed to be on the occasion, however missed her flight), and I used to be rapidly reminded why I care a lot about this motion. Great things!
Exercises
My exercises from final week
Right here’s the place I share a recap of my earlier week of exercises. I share this to point out you the way I attempt to get range in my week, and the way I at all times take a relaxation day (nearly at all times). However bear in mind, I do some bit greater than the common individual, as a result of I’m a bunch health teacher.
Exercises from the week of 5/9
- Monday: Taught 1-hour barbell class at Life Time, 9:45 a.m., took 1-hour tennis clinic, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: Taught 1-hour barre class with gentle weights at Life Time, 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday: Taught 45-minute barre class with gentle weights at Life Time, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Taught 45-minute combo class with weights at Life Time, 9:45 a.m.
- Friday: Taught 45-minute barbell class at Life Time, 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday: Co-taught 50-minute barre class with gentle weights at Life Time, 1 p.m.
- Sunday: Took 90-minute tennis clinic, 11:30 a.m.
This previous week was full once more! I taught six lessons and went to tennis twice over the course of the week, which didn’t depart room for a full break day, however I had two final week, so it’s all good. As soon as once more, I plan to modify the day I play tennis quickly so I can return to resting on Sundays, however we’re not there but. Total, I’m feeling good, however I do have to make time for my very own solo exercises and a few yoga quickly.
Finest learn of the week …
Right here’s an article I learn this week that I felt like sharing with you:
Wash earlier than carrying. Do you wash all of your garments earlier than you put on them? Actually, I don’t, however I do know I ought to. I used to clean all of Brady’s stuff and nonetheless principally do, however not every thing. Read this one for those who’ve ever questioned whether or not you must or not. And sure, I shall be washing every thing transferring ahead.
Quote of the week …
Right here’s a quote I shared on Instagram that I wished to share right here too:
Weblog archives of the week …
There are such a lot of posts on the weblog price revisiting, so let’s look again at two good ones (one current, one older) …
Reader questions. We lined quite a bit on this one, and I hope you loved it … “Reader questions answered spring 2022.”
Exercise discuss. Are you a fan of the exercises you’re doing? Are they the exercises you want/need? Try this one … “How do you know if a workout is right for you?”
Thanks for being right here, my associates. I hope you will have a fantastic day and weekend!
Questions of the day for YOU …
How was your week?
What’s the perfect stay efficiency/play/occasion you’ve ever been to?
What are you as much as this weekend?
