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Happy Thursday! It’s been a busy week around here full of painting the interior of my house. I finished last night at 8PM and I am so glad I’m done–now to get curtains and pictures hung today.

I’m switching to a new skincare line because the one I was using–while it was effective in getting rid of the sunspot on my face, my skin is now dry and I’m looking for more moisture (and something a little more cost effective ha!).

I’ve been stalking this brand and just noticed they are having a 20% off sale so I ordered!

I’ve heard so much about their skin balm and serums, so here’s what I ordered:

Extreme Recovery Cream (I have heard this moisturizer is great for dry skin!)

Radiant Cleansing Balm (I’ve heard this removes makeup better than anything else and it leaves your skin nourished)

Use code FIREWORKS to get your 20% offf!

I still have my nightly retinol cream and daily vitamin C serum, so I won’t be buying any of that YET, but that will be my next purchase!

100 Rides With My Peloton!

WOOHOO I FINALLY DID IT!!! I finally hit 100 rides with my Peloton–which may not seem like a big deal to others, but it’s a major deal to me! I went out on a limb telling Dustin I wished I had a Peloton last year around my birthday (about a year ago), and lo and behold, he surprised me with one for Christmas.

Peloton’s a pretty major purchases, so I’m really proud that it’s a workout that I’ve stuck with and pushed myself! I’ve never written an in-depth post about my bike, so I thought now is the perfect time to do so!

Extremely red faced and sweaty, but so happy I did it!

Why I love the Peloton

I love the Peloton for a number of reasons–and it’s not just the spin classes! But let me talk spin classes for a moment. I love that I can choose the length of class I want or I can choose they type of class. For example, I really enjoy groove rides and those rides are choreographed to the beat of the music. Most of the time it involves lots of transitions in and out of the saddle (the seat), and I really enjoy those types of rides because they work my booty!

I also like themed rides. I did Alex Toussaint’s The Last Dance ride after I finished watching all of the The Last Dance documentary with Dustin. I did Emma Lovewell and Ally Love’s Prince ride when it came out and it was a lot of fun, too! Cody Rigsby started an XOXO series about going back to school, and his rides are always fun.

Favorite Instructors

I have to admit, I don’t venture out on my instructors once I find a few that I like. I feel like it’s just like finding my favorite dish at a restaurant and then being too afraid to try something new in case you don’t like it haha!! Hands down, my favorite instructor is Cody Rigsby! His commentary during his rides are hilarious and he makes me forget how out of shape I am while riding lol! I also like Jess King. My sister loves her Sweat Steady rides and I tried one and I definitely was pouring sweat by the time I was finished. A few others I’ve tried and liked are Alex Toussaint, Ally Love, Emma Lovewell, Olivia Amato, and Matt Wilpers.

Other Workouts I’ve Tried on the App

Bodyweight bootcamp classes from Jess Sims don’t seem tough but they are!! I like the option to also get in a quick 5-10 minute super focused workout–like abs, arm, or lower body. I tried a dance cardio workout when those first debuted and I laughed the whole time I was doing it because I was terrible….and then I couldn’t walk for 3 days after LOL! I’ve also tried yoga and sleep meditation. A barre class is next on my list!

Is it worth the price?

I think that depends on you. Are you going to actually use it? Then yes, it’s definitely worth the price because you get so many workout options and your subscription price is only $39 a month. If you’re sharing this with your spouse or older children, then it’s much cheaper than a gym membership.

They’ve just come out with a new bike that allows you to get off the bike during a ride and do some bodyweight exercises. The new bike has a screen that pivots, but I don’t really think it’s needed if you can get behind the regular bike if you choose to do a class like that (I haven’t tried yet because I would need to rearrange my bike).

If you’re interested in getting a bike, Peloton has a referral program where I can give you my code and it’ll give you $100 off accessories (think your shoes and mat!!!) and I get $100 to use in the apparel store. Email me at saraheshaneyfelt@gmail.com if you’re interested!!!

Overall, I really love my Peloton! During this season of life where I need a quick at-home workout, the Peloton has been perfect (and it was really perfect during quarantine!!). Once Harrison gets a little older and I’m ready to go out on runs again, the Peloton will be a great addition for cross-training.

Four Reasons Why I Love Gilmore Girls

I will be the first to tell you that I am SO late to the Gilmore Girls party. Where was I when it was popular while I was in high school? I don’t even think I even knew what GG was because in all honesty, I didn’t watch much tv in high school.

So last summer I decided to start watching after my friend Julie convinced me that it was worth the seven seasons I would have to watch–a daunting thought, for sure.

I finally finished the entire series last week and finished the reunion mini series a few days ago! And because I fell in love with it, I wanted to share four reasons why! (And also because I still want to talk about it lol!)

1. The show makes me feel cozy!

Stars Hollow is the cutest town in New England, and it really reminds me (in a way) of a small town in the South. The people all know one another and the town really has such a cozy feeling during the fall and winter seasons. I would LOVE to visit the town it was based upon! I texted Julie as soon as I finished the last episode talking about how much I loved the show because of that cozy feeling–you know, it’s that feeling you get when you’re sitting under the coziest blanket while drinking coffee with a candle burning nearby.

2. The characters are endearing.

Other than really loving Rory and her mother Lorelei, I’d have to say Emily Gilmore is my favorite. You can’t help but love her! She’s got the wittiest comebacks and her overbearing ways are really solidified in love. I didn’t like Emily at first, but as I got to “know” her during the show, I realized that underneath her hard exterior is just a mother wishing and hoping for a relationship with her daughter.

Not only do I love Emily, but I also love Kirk (he’s hilarious), Luke (the sweetest), and Logan (I loved to hate him at first, too). The writer of GG really did a great job crafting these characters because they are the ones who make the show. I found myself rooting for certain characters to be together like I actually knew them in real life lol!

3. The storylines are relatable.

Even though this show started twenty years ago (I can’t believe I’m even typing that!!), I have found so many of the story lines relatable–the different mother-daughter dynamics, the love struggles, the friendships, Rory’s love of reading–this show has it all! I remember understanding Rory’s defeat when she made a bad grade at Chilton (I could tell you everything about the B that I made in high school that knocked me out of running for valedictorian). Even though this show is older, it’s still so relevant today, and I would think to teen girls even more so!

4. The show is hilarious!

I laugh at least once an episode, but mostly I laugh more than that because it’s HILARIOUS! The wit and sarcasm and dry humor are so entertaining that even when there’s a heavy storyline, you can always count on there being a little bit of comedic relief. Paris Gellar has the best lines in the show haha!

Okay, so now that I’ve rambled about my love for a show that’s twenty years old, do you have a show that’s older that you just love, too? Or do you love GG as much as me? I’ve found a coffee cup I want from Etsy 🙂