Bonjour!
After an Epic fail of a hockey game (congrats to the US team!), Eric and I slinked off to do WMM2 with our tails between our legs. All was well until we began. My husband proceeded to morph into Richard Simmons. He was doing the most exaggerated poses I have ever seen, pretending he was a yoga master, whirling his arms around, and making loud, breathy noises.
I started with the full plank and crumbled to the ground in laughter at his antics. He started to do the fastest bicycle crunches I have ever seen in my life. I thought he was going to pull a muscle!! It was utterly hilarious.
I. could. not. hold. a pose. for. the. life. of. me.
Need less to say, my abs got a workout, but not in the traditional format! ;)
I concluded two things:
1) My husband is sabotaging me because he wants better abs come Jan 31st.
2) I need to hide a whittle cam in the room.
GAME ON, HUSBAND. GAME ON.
I tried to piece it together, but it is a bit blurry… ;)
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Get ready…
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‘Cuz us two crazy Canucks might be coming to a city near you!
We found a sale on flights to Florida (Westjet) after months of searching!
The sale was only on for the end of March, so we booked our trip from March 20-April 1st.
We will be staying in Naples with my mom and stepdad. Eric and I are planning on renting a car and road trippin’ around Florida’s coast for a bit too.
I used to live in Florida when I was young, but Eric has never been to Florida before, so it would be fun to do some touristy things for him. I’d also love to plan some blog meet-ups along the way! I’m hoping to find a good deal on a rental car and possibly a couple hotels along our road trip.
73 days of winter to go!
Putting it that way seems long. :(
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Lululemon:
Beautiful.
Functional.
Durable.
Show stopping
This is the nicest yoga tote I have ever laid eyes on!
The amazing team from Lululemon surprised me with this awesome yoga tote. I almost died with delight when I opened the box.
Lots of pockets, zippers, straps, and detailing.
As much as I love, love, love this yoga tote, I would love even more to be able to make someone else happy and spread the Lulu love and good Karma.
I am going to give it away to one lucky reader.
Errr…maybe I won’t.
I’m sorry I like it too much. I can’t part with it!
Forget what I said!!!
Ok, ok, I will, I will. ;) Sheesh.
For a chance to win this Lululemon yoga tote:
- Leave one comment below telling me what Lululemon product is at the top of your wish list.
- Also feel free to leave ideas of where we should travel/road trip in Florida!
I will be mailing out this gorgeous yoga tote to one lucky winner. It may or may not be packed with several boxes of 4’Oclock Chocolate Spice Tea.
Contest closes Thursday January 7th at 8:30am EST. Open to US and Canadian residents only please.
Goodluck!!
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On the agenda for Wednesday is a CSD– ‘Crazy Shipping Day’
I meant to mention that I am throwing an Empower (chocolate coffee) Glo Bar in with the Healthy Resolutions Fit Packs. Empower is quickly becoming the #1 customer favourite, so I figured I would include it into the pack too. When you open the Empower package a wonderful aroma of coffee fills the air. It is a great morning bar.
Namaste!
I would love to get another Wear With All Jacket in the manifesto print!
Ok… so I have to say that I’m a little full of love right now.
First of all… I love love love your blog. I stumbled onto this searching for a quinoa recipe the other night and I have to admit, I’m a little addicted:) You’re a great read and very inspirational. And holy crap… who would’ve thought blended spinach and soy milk would taste so good?????
And… I also must say, I love love love lulu. My favourite right now are they rock’r pants with the draw string at the bottom cuff. I love how you can control the length of the pant so that if you want a longer pant for walking around the mall in, you can! or if you want to cuff them at the capri length for your moksha yoga class… you can! And let’s face it… at these prices… two for one is always a great thing:)
Keep up the fantastic work! You make the train ride in the mornings much more bearable:)
i need a pair of those groove pants BAD! i have been hoping my current workout pants get a hole just so i can justify spending the money ;)
that yoga tote is GORGEOUS!!!!!
I worked at the Lululemon in Masonville Mall (London, Ontario) for a year and LOVE LOVE LOVED it! I recently bought myself a new yoga mat, and considered buying a tote bage but never did. I’ve just been carrying my mat around freehand! So… a tote bag is definitely at the top of my Lulu wish list!
Also, in Florida – definitely hit up Miami if you get the chance! And meet up with Caitlin from Healthy Tipping Point :)
Hi Angela, I recently stumbled on you blog and I am loving it! I’m from Toronto and I love finding local-ish blogs!
I like pretty much everything lulu. I’ve been eying a air of capri-length pants for awhile now
First – I love the tote!! I do hot yoga at moksha ndg in Montreal and have resolved to step it up to twice a week this year instead of just once – so this bag would be a great motivator!! ;)
I love Lulu and have many different items from them, however, I still don’t have the classic long black pants (with black or blue stripe…still undecided) so that will definitely have to be my next purchase!! I’ve also been eying the white and black cozy up jacket – looks great for warm ups! All the other items I have are mostly from the dance collection and I do use them for ballroom dancing! :)))
I was just in Florida last month for training and stayed with family in Fort-Lauderdale. Go spend a day on the beach there if you are looking for something that is not as busy as South Beach in Miami!! They also have some great art shops on Las Olas blvd.
Oh I don’t know. It’s so difficult to choose. Some good Yoga pants could be beneficial but I like to run so maybe some running pants. It’s cold here so I need some cold weather gear! That is a lovely tote. I stumbled upon your blog. :)
I really want another pair of Lulu’s Groove pant because they make my butt look awesome.
When you’re down in FL, if you make it to the Orlando area, go to Cafe 118! I was in FL for Christmas and we went there twice. Super tasty raw vegan food.
I love the bag but I also love all their pants. They fit the best. Love Lulu!!
I don’t own anything Lulu because I don’t have a store anywhere near me. I have been so tempted though (I mean, things in my shopping cart, credit card ready), to order online but just want to try things on before I buy!
You first introduced me to Lulu when you first started blogging. I had never heard of them before. :] This was also when I started my healthy journey. I love their ad’s in my Yoga Journal mag. They’re such a great company with their heart in the right place. :]
-Make sure you visit Meghann! And Disney World!
Oh! And did you know Richard Simmons was on Ellen today?! What a FREAK!
I love lulu’s remix hoodie.
have a blast in florida. lucky girl.
i would love a pull over!
I would def road trip it to meet all those bloggers who live there! I feel like there are many florida bloggers!
I would love a pair of groove pants.
I suggest Key West, it is really cute and funky place with great restaurants and laid back atmosphere.
You and your hubby are just too funny and too cute!! What a great pair :-)
Lulu Lemon pants – the classic ones (in Black) are my number 1 pick!
ahh I love everything Lululemon! I could definitely use another pair of pants from them
I have never been inside or shopped online at lululemon, but as a yoga/fitness instructor, I am sure I could burn my money on a lot of stuff there! Would love that yoga bag!
The Wunder Under Crop pants are so adorable and bright! They would make me (almost) forget that it was 9 degrees today!
Thank you for the chance to win the yoga tota, I totally need one for toting my mat around the city as I teach Pilates classes :). (the city can get pretty grimy!)
I haven’t been to Florida in over 10 years, but the 11 year old me loved disney world! :)
I would love to have the Lulu Remix hoodie in Purple. It is so pretty and functional.
The amazing yoga stretch pants! They fit like a dream but unfortunately are too tight for my budget.
Oooooh do I have to choose? I don’t own a thing only because they are out of my price range but I love the black and white cozy up jacket! I’m sure I’d love anything they make.
We are headed to the sunshine state in March as well but the first week, Daytona bound, to stay with my parents. Enjoy your trip and thanks for the chance to win!
Wow – what a great giveaway!
I have always looked at the lululemon site with glee. There are absolutely NONE near me, so I have never been in one (which is probably a good thing since I would drool over everything!). My dream item?? A red remix lulu hoodie. It looks just SO comfortable to me!
Oooh!!! I really need a bag or strap for my mat! My dream item right now are the boogie crops – I am just waiting for them to come out with something other than plain black at the store here!
I love the remix lulu hoodies…I am going to school in idaho and it gets COLD! I love the purple one but i also love the ivory one.
The yoga tote that you are giving away just may be my #1 item now!
I love lululemon, I just found a store here in Houston, TX!
On the top of my wish list is — the Relaxed Fit Crop II Yoga Pants. And Angela, I really love your blog it is always chock-full of inspiration and really cool ideas to spice up my fitness routines not to mention all the delicious recipes.
And the Lululemon Tote is really nice!
I finally broke down and bought myself a Lulu tank this summer as a reward for sticking to my running schedule religiously for one month. At that time I refused to even try on Lulu pants because I knew I would have to have them. Seven months later I am still Lulu pantless and am just avoiding the store until I have “earned” (and have extra $ for) a pair of capris.
I love love love (Yes 3 loves) all things Lululemon!!! But what I really wanted was the Track N Field Jacket in purple that is now unfortunately final sale and all the sizes are too big! So, my latest obsession is Leader Of The Track Jacket.
PLEASE go to Disney World when you go to Florida! I’m kind of a Disney addict and have gone 7 times in the past 5 years even though I live in Illinois (13ish hours away!). Or just enjoy the beach! Siesta Key has a beautiful white beach which I just got back from, so I would suggest that for sure as well!! No matter what enjoy and RELAX you deserve it!
The top of my list for Lululemon is the Fuzzy Fleece Pullover. Too bad its sold out online ): I haven’t had the chance to get to the store by where I live to search for it!
But I did just order a new yoga mat from lulu and I think that bag would be perfect for it (;
And of COURSE you should go to Disney World when you are in Florida! It is the happiest place on Earth and you will be kind of blue when you give the bag away!
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Thank you so much Angela!
Can you believe I don’t own anything Lululemon?! That’s a sad, sad thing I tell ya! I would love to get a Flow Y Bra! That’s the item at the top of my list. :)
love the pics of the yoga tote… yes, that is on the top of my want/need/lust after list!
how fun that you are heading to Florida. My husband and I eloped to Disney World and had a fabulous wedding at the Grand Floridian Hotel with just a j.p. and a photographer…. naturally I think you should go to Disney World. But I also love the Keys, Everglades Park and Daytona Beach during Biker week or Spring Break is a must see. Cocoa Beach is fun, the Cape is interesting but whatever you do, make sure your Eric gets to see a manatee and a dolphin… 2 lovely beasts we cannot lay claim to in Canada. Have a wonderful trip!
My husband has brought me to Lululemon 3 times, I can’t seem to get past the price of their things. I would love to have their yoga pants, a hoodie, or one of their bags. My birthday is soon so I will cross my fingers. ;)
gosh i wish i could afford lululemon! im a poor college student saving up for some lulu lemon yoga pants…great for class and workout.
and try to get to amelia island if you can!
Wow that’s incredibly generous!
I’ve been eying the yoga backpack lately as I think it’ll be better on my back than the one I have but I haven’t been able to part with the $$
i love allll of the hoodies on the site! i’m always cold! but i would definitely say one of the running skirts, they are so adorable!
and definitely check out disney! of course ;) i’m a disney lover and i live here :)
Mmmm I want some running shorts!
I want lululemon pants!! Those look so comfy!
I would love a yoga bag even more tho ;)
Oh yum, a yoga bag. I got a new mat (manduka!!!!) for xmas and it would be super awesome to not have to lug my giant gym bag around just for carrying my mat on days that I don’t need to tote anything else!
Anyway… I’m really really wanting/needing a Remix Lulu hoodie!
that bag is at the top of my list right now! lol but i also wouldn’t mind another Run Pullover, i love the one I have so much i need another one i think! so i dont wear it out.
I have never been to Florida, but one day i want to go. hope you have a good time.
The item at the top of my list right now is the new Energize Pant!
http://shop.lululemon.com/Energize_Pant/pd/c/560/np/560/p/1814.html
Perhaps because it is not in my lululemon store and I am dying to try it on!!
Being a southern girl, I have taken MANY trips to Florida, and let me say, you can’t go wrong by seeing Orlando, Miami, Florida or Tampa. But, there are also more laid back, less touristy places like Naples, which you will obviously see since you are staying there — it’s great! I would highly recommend Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee. With a number of museums, good restaurants and home of the famous Suwannee River. You can fish, cave dive, and be indoctrinated in Southern small-town culture there! Best of luck with your road trip… you and your husband seem like fun-loving enough people to have fun and live big wherever you go!
TweetDeck actually recommended you to me and I’m so glad! Love your blog, it will definitely be on my list to follow regularly!
Sing, dance, floss and travel.
-lululemon athletica
I would love the “Run Speed Skirt”! I recently fell in love with running skirts!
Wish I could help you out on your trip but I live in Cali. :( I’m sure you guys will have a great time!
I just got my first 3 pieces of Lululemon (running skirt, shorts, and tank) for Christmas from my boyfriend, and I LOVE them! I wish I could buy everything in the store!!! I really want a red tank because I’m running my first half marathon on Feb. 14th in Austin, TX (also my B-day!!).
I LOVE that yoga mat tote! I actually went for an interview today at lululemon and it was my first time in the store. And oh my god it was amazing in there! I love it there soooo much, too bad it’s way out of my price range though. Hopefully I will get the job! :)
Remix hoodies! I don’t have any lulu yet though :(
Angela – OMG – that bag is soooooooo great! I JUST finished an in-home yoga session tonight (see Twitter / Facebook status) so it felt somehow in sync that I came across your post tonight. I am in full support of the WMM-cam…Eric sounds H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S! As for Florida…I went a couple of years ago and my Dad took me to a place called Bathtub Beach which was so great because March (which is when I was there) can be a tad cold still but the water at bathtub bech is … well … warm like a bath! It’s a low tide lagoon with a coral reef and the day I went I actually saw a Manowar (jellyfish) washed up near the shore…still happily alive…if you want to see what it looks like fire me an email and I will send you a couple of photos.
All the best,
Amelia :)
That bag rocks!! I’d also love to get some yoga pants. I hear they keep you warm in this terrible NY winter!
oops – I forgot to tell you my LL wishlist has the Tracker Jacket currently in first place…I love how LL has the little thumbholes – so fun and comfy!
I am super dying for the lime green Tracker Jacket! Super bright for walking home from yoga on spring nights!
the leader of the track shorts (the gray ones!) and the leader of the track skirt are super cute! what an awesome giveaway… I love lululemon.. I live in Tampa so if you want to meet up or need ideas on stuff to do let me know – [email protected]
i have been dying to get the racer pullover. that bag is soooooo nice!!!!