Hello friends! Good weekend to you! I’m posting Friday Faves on a Saturday because it’s been a week. (Actually a few weeks!) The Pilot finished three weeks of night flying so it’s been a lot of single parenting here since the girls started school. Earlier in the week, I noticed that Maisey’s mouth looked weird. She was showing her “teeth” that crush us, and I didn’t think much of it. The next day, she could not close her mouth and had difficulty eating and drinking.
We took her to the urgent care vet and her blood work and vitals were normal. She was advised to outline her nose and neck to see if there was any obstruction, so that’s what we did. They found nothing, gave us a huge bill and sent us home with no answers.
She hadn’t improved by the next day, so we found another vet who could see her. (We usually use a mobile vet service and they are great for checkups, but impossible to get into in emergencies.) They were determined to find answers and took her back so all the vets in the office could take a look and see what was going on.
He has trigeminal neuritis, also known as jaw drop, and it is supposed to be temporary, with a full recovery expected in about two weeks. (Thank God.) They don’t know what might have caused it – it could be an autoimmune response or inflammation – and it tends to come on suddenly and then go away. I continue to pray for a full recovery. In between, I mix her dog food with organic beef broth, give her coconut water to keep her electrolytes up, and make sure she gets enough water.
I spent a few nights worrying sick about her, my car also broke down (it was a quick fix but a huge pain), and school and everything seemed like a mess. I’m looking forward to the weekend and some time for friends, sleep and getting on with life.
I hope you have a great weekend ahead and I’d love to hear what happens!
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! Here I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your favorites too, so shout out something you love in the comments section below.
8.31 Friday Faves
Fashion + Beauty + Random:
I got this facial massager during the Revolve sale and I love it. I’ll do a full review soon, but it’s amazing that it naturally cools down overnight. When I use it in the morning, it’s cold and refreshing!
Labor Day Sale! There are so many amazing sales this weekend.
Here are some of my top picks:
– The BEST Labor Day sale is this one for Higher DOSE – 20% off sitewide! Use this as an opportunity to grab your sauna blanket (so perfect for chilly mornings, but I use it year-round) or PEMF Go Mat. I also love their red light face mask and recently got the red cap!. The link is here and the code is FITNESSISTA20.
– Get $125 off your first three months of Nutrisense membership here. This is one of the most proactive things you can do for your health and learn how food, habits, sleep, stress and exercise affect your blood sugar levels.
– If you’re going to join us for the fall detox, it is free shipping all weekend here! You can also use the code FITNESSISTA10. If you decide to sign up, the details are here! Please send me your order number gina@fitnessista.com so I can send you the detox guide, invite you to our private detox group and also add you to this month’s giveaway!
– Anthro has 25% off designer jeans. I love these denim bootthese ankle jeansand these tall high denim boots.
– $90 off my favorite filtered shower bundle. It’s also worth adding Dill aroma kit in your cart. My friends at Canopy sent me this and the scents are wonderful! Use FITNESSISTA for a 15% discount.
-20% off Kendra Scott. This is the perfect time to pick up some holiday gifts. Our girls LOVE Kendra Scott and it is also one of my tween b-day gifts.
– 40-60% discount on vacuum. Get some fall clothes for P!
Read, watch, listen:
I just ordered it and can’t wait to read it.
This is for my mom friends, but if you’ve been waiting for your child to fall in love with more chapter books, P has loved this book.
Don’t forget to check out this week’s podcast episode with the co-founder of Living Prana here. We discuss all things adaptogens and mindset.
Fitness, health, life and good nutrition:
Does tomorrow mean it’s pumpkin season??
I will try this weighted dress for everyday walks.
Chicken patties in a sheet pan.
More reasons to encourage *motion vitamins* for kids.
Have a great weekend and see you soon.
xoxo
Gina
