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It’s Friday!!

March 14, 2014 · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

What a great weeeeeek!!!! Yesterday, I found out I had some credit on my Gap Card and that there was a 40% sale at Gap for card members. SCORE! I could keep “saving money” but shop as well. You know that girl shopping math. I bought this demin jacket (here’s the pic on Instagram) but after coming home realized it was too big. I think I’ve got prego body dysmorphic or something. I’ll be going back today for an exchange b/c I really love it!

1. I got featured on The Grits Blog’s Little Friday Favorites for The Monthly FEMALE Normal this past week!!!

Little Friday
 
2. Oh I made something delicious this week. Recipe to come soon. This almond meal is my new secret ingredient. 
Trader Joe's almond meal
3. Ok , here are some surprise baby births for you. The women who “didn’t know they were pregnant” stories never cease to amuse me. I laugh but I guess this could potentially happen to me one day….
 
4. Smoothies are a part of every day California life! This one is blueberry, mango, banana, almond milk and greek yogurt. mango blueberry banana yogurt smoothie
 
5. The $200 H&M Giveway is still going!

 
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Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!  

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By: Christina Warren · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

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  1. Elisa says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:52 am

    That smoothie sounds gooood.
    haha, “girl shopping math” – I totally know what you mean 😀

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 19, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Thank you! It’s the only math I’m good at…that and calorie/exercise math..right? 😉

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  2. Niina, It seems pretty obvious says

    March 15, 2014 at 2:14 am

    Sounds like a great week! Smoothies are just awesome! I especially like smoothies with blueberries. Got to love blueberries! That recipe sounds interesting as well. I hope you’re having a nice Saturday Christina!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 15, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Hope your Saturday is awesome too!!! I’m going to the popular “hard” prenatal yoga class today…been practicing at home so it should be good! LOVE blueberries in anything!!!

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  3. Kelly says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Clothes! Lots of clothes!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      LOL YES! Why do I never have enough!?

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  4. Diana Newman says

    March 14, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    love the jacket! I totally went to Old Navy and bought some of their new pixie pants.. I feel like they were meant for me they fit me so well and used my banana republic card and got an additional 10% off 🙂 I love shopping with additional discounts 🙂

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you!!! OMG LOVING the new Old Navy ads! They have really great deals on maternity stuff and I am looking forward to more non-maternity stuff in a few months!!! Sales must make that gambling area of our brains light up or something, right!?

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  5. Jessica (Coco/Mingo) says

    March 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Ah! It DOES look like you had a great week!! Ok – yeah the whole being pregnant without knowing you have a baby inside of you is all too weird for me – I cannot wrap my brain around it???? Oh well, there are enough stories I guess, to know that i can happen 🙂 And ohhhh….I miss Trader Joe’s so much! I didn’t know they had almond meal and that GF flour! I need to get those! I pass on TJ’s here in NYC because it’s like, 10x more crowded than Whole Foods (and WF’s still gets sooo crowded!) The line at TJ’s is usually like, wrapping the entire store x2. 🙁 Hope you have a lovely weekend, darling friend!! xo

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      OMG, LA Trader Joes are SO crowded too! I’m still getting used to it. In San Diego, it was a leisurely trip and now I know when to go and how to zoom! I love hearing about life in different places. I need to appreciate my little crowded TJs! It’s never more than 3 deep in the lines! These two products are incredible. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Abby says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I need mango in my smoothies ASAP! I can’t wait to see your recipe… I love anything with almonds in it. 🙂 I hope your weekend is just as splendid as your week, my friend. xoxo

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Seriously, the almond meal is like some kind of magic powder that makes things heartier and tastier. AHHHH MAAAZINNNGGG! Have a great weekend!!!

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  7. Thien Do says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:39 am

    When it comes to shopping girl logic trumps all rational logic. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Totally. I have so many shopping rules and math, I’ve probably only repeated each one like 2 times in my life. 🙂

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  8. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:49 am

    Found credit is always a great excuse to shop yay 🙂 That denim jacket is really cute! Have a splendid weekend Christina!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Total jackpot, right? Have a great weekend!!

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  9. Pamela Bannon says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Hey Christina! That smoothie looks amazing! Have a great weekend!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      GIRRRL!!!! I love all smoothies!!!! Take care!!!

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  10. Lauren {Fizz & Frosting} says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:57 am

    That smoothie looks SO DELICIOUS right now! Hope you have a great weekend!

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    • Christina Warren says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      I want to know what you’re craving!! Have a great weekend!

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