FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday and Happy Birthday to my MOM!  Mom I know you're reading this - have an awesome birthday and we'll see you in a couple of weeks to celebrate!

I feel like the only posts I've been able to write lately are Friday Faves... life with a 17 Month Old is busy, plus I've been really concentrating on living in the moment which has kept me away from the computer.  So much of my life before baby was on a computer working in advertising.  Now with teaching yoga and staying home with E - so much of my life is away from the computer.  I used to blog during work as a break away from work but know I don't take many breaks to blog.  If I take a break I'm usually taking a yoga class.  It's a good thing!  I was thinking about the blog yesterday and thought I wonder if people even read it anymore, because it's really only my faves from the week.  Should I keep writing here?  I want to keep writing here and I have so many ideas for the blog so look for new posts, they will be here soon.


Manduka - My favorite mats, remember you get 10% off with the code SIMPLYYOGINI
What 20 minutes of Yoga does for your brain
Yin Yoga playlist from YogiTunes
The Serpent Collection at Satya
Off the Mat into the World and Yoga Alliance join forces 

Have a great weekend!

FRIDAY FAVORITES

It's been an amazing week so far.  We have a new member in the family!  My brother and his fiance had a healthy baby boy yesterday.  In a couple weeks I get to travel to see this little guy, I cannot wait! We had a great trip to Charlotte last weekend.  My friend Cathy and I met when we lived in Colorado 12 years ago.  She and her family moved to Charlotte about 2 years before we moved to Atlanta.  For 6 years we've been trading off visiting each other every 4-6 months.  Our boys (in the video below) are 6 months apart and we can already tell they are going to be great friends.  We are getting ready for guests to arrive today, a fun filled weekend ahead.  Have a good one!

Public Fairytale Fruit Forrest in Seattle? Yes please!
Love this Navajo tradition
Enter Aura Cacia's Getaway to Wanderlust
Teeccino Herbal Caffine Free Coffee - YUM
Checking out Karma Mantra
Adding this to my wish list - National Parks Checklist
Going to try these Grilled Avocado Tacos

I personally think this is my favorite
Best Friends Laughing from Casey and Angie Stopperan on Vimeo.

FRIDAY FAVORITES

Hello Yogi's!  It's summertime here in the South - Trees are all bloomed, sun is shining and it's getting steamy outside.  The pool is open and friends are all headed to the beach.   What are you up to this weekend?  Casey is starting a new job and has taken two weeks off in between his old job and new.  We're planning a little weekend trip and staycation for the next two weeks here in Atlanta.  We realized there is so much in Atlanta that we haven't seen in our seven years here.  Plus some favorites that we are going to see again, like taking E to his first Aquarium trip.  If you live here in the ATL what is your all time favorite?

10 Things Yoga students should stop saying 
Yoga in the Park - 108 Sun Salutations here in Marietta
Everpurse - Charge on the go, check out their video
Natural Pest Control
Yoga to the People
Kathryn Budig's Videos
Loving Silver and Sage Jewelry
Endless Summer Collection from Beyond Yoga


Have a great weekend!

SUMMERTIME

Summer is here!  We thought it would be a perfect time for Easton's first sprinkler experience.  He wasn't too sure at first, but then began to love it.  I haven't updated you all in a long time on our little E but he's 16 Months now and growing up so fast.  Talking (toddler talk), running, climbing (stairs and furniture), loves fruit, homemade fruit popsicles, cars, trucks, trains - anything with a motor.  Loves playing at the playground, running around the house, playing on the deck and keeping us busy laughing at all of the new words he's been saying.  This weekend it was OH NO, OH NO... whenever he drops something.  I'm amazed at how quickly he is growing up.

FRIDAY FAVORITE

Only one favorite today Yogi's - This 22 minute video is amazing, brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.  Simply reminds me how amazing this life is and how to move through each day with love.



Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

TRUE FRIENDSHIPS

Last week was my birthday - I turned the big 35 (no hiding here).  I noticed the changes I've made in my 30's vs. my 20's.  One change I realized was my friendships and how they are more about truth.  The authenticity of friendships took over just having friends.  Is there truth in our friendship, can we tell each other anything without judgement or negative criticism.  Can we be that positive light in each others lives.  Can we stick together as a positive shield against the negative vampires (people who suck the energy out of you).  Can we inspire each other? Can we just be there?  I have a group of friends in my life, who some have met each other but most of them have not met.  There are a few here in the south and a couple out west.  I sometimes think if only this group of friends could all get together it would be a powerful scene of truth, positivity and amazing glowing energy.  I am so thankful that I have these friendships that welcome me each day, week, month.  Do you find truth in your friendships?  Are you being authentic in these relationships?  These are questions I ask myself.

This post from Crunch Frugalista - are your friendships toxic? It's an interesting post to read if this question pops into your head.  MSN actually wrote a post on toxic friendships.  On the other hand beliefnet wrote a post on 12 ways to make good friends.  My truth is - do what you love to do, be authentic, be nice, be happy and good friends will come along.  When they do, let them know they are a good friend, be loyal, be truthful, be honest and spread the love.

Peace

FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday!  Our weekend is packed from Yoga workshops, Casey's race, Farmers Market with friends, Marietta Greek Festival and the Grand Opening of the Atlanta Yoga Fellowship.  What are you up to?

Atlanta Yoga Fellowship is opening this Sunday!
This Blackberry Crumble looks so yummy
Updog Smoothies on of my fav places!
Loving Joss and Main's Must List from Sue Firestone
Spiritual Gangster on Pinterest now
This Yoga on the Fly sequence below |

FRIDAY FAVORITES

I found this image above on Pinterest credit to Joyrebellion, Love it!  Happy early Mother's Day to all you moms out there.  I hope you have a great weekend.  My mama is flying in to celebrate Mother's Day and my Birthday this weekend!  Can't wait!

Ordering these Veggie Crayons for E

Yoga poses around the world

A week's worth of food around the world - so interesting 

Tales from the Yoga Studio

Check out the line up at the Hanuman Festival

Yoga teacher Amy Landry's tested and true favorite beauty products

I'm noticing a change in my body lately - so I'm trying to eliminate what makes my body not feel well.  So I actually think I might try this "I Quit Sugar"...after my birthday of course!

Checking out Solow

Have a great weekend and Mother's Day!

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE YOGI

Happy early Mother's Day to all of you Mamas out there!  Make sure you leave this post up on your computer so your hubby and kids can get subtle hints on what you may like for Mother's Day this year.  OR maybe this will help you buy a gift for your mom or a friend.  Hope this helps!

YOGA

Retreat

Class Card your Studio

Manduka Pro Yoga Mat - Use discount code SIMPLYYOGINI and save 10%

Hugger Mugger Cork Block

APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES 

Spiritual Gangster 

Beyond Yoga Crop Pants 

Kira Grace Tank

TOMS Glasses

Be Love

Satya Earrings

READ AND LISTEN

Yoga and the Quest for the True Self

Crazy Sexy Kitchen 

DJ Drez

APPLIANCES 

Blendtec

Electric Kettle 

Tribest Citrus Juicer

BEAUTY

Clarisonic

Tarte Lip Tint

Give Scent

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