Happy Friday! Another snowstorm paid a visit to DC yesterday, leaving us with 4-5 inches of snow. While I am so ready for spring, I have to admit the city does look beautiful in the snow.
Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia. This weekβs theme is Friday Favorites…I bring to you my fourth edition!
1. Bakehouse Almond Rooibos Tea Latte
In my first Favorite Things at the Moment post I included my neighborhood bakery. My friend Ali and I recently discovered their Almond Rooibos Tea Latte…soo good…actually everything there is so good!
Image: BakeHouse DC
2. Massaging Stick
My brother gifted me a massaging stick for Christmas. I’ve been using this in addition to my foam roller.
3. Zensah Calf Sleeves
Been living in these after my back to back runs last weekend. I think I prefer compression calf sleeves over the compression socks.
4.Crabtree & Evelyn Pomegranate Body Lotion
This winter my hands have been super dry. I stocked up on these the last time I went to the outlets.
5.Red Velvet Oreos
Totally behind on this one… but SOOO good! I snagged 4 of these babies.
Five Favorite Things at the Moment I from September 2014.
Five Favorite Things at the Moment II from December 2014.
Five Favorite Things at the Moment III from February 2015.
What is your favorite type of Oreo?
Compression socks or sleeves?
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
March 6, 2015Those red velvet oreos sound delicious. I would never be able to keep those in my house. I do like the compression sleeves over the socks as well. I do not run in them like some do. Strickly for recovery for me!
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March 8, 2015They are VERY good. I ended up keeping one, and gave one to my parents, cousin and bf. Otherwise…I would have gobbled them up π I also use the compression sleeves for recovery only.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
March 6, 2015I love my compression socks for recovery. I only have 1 pair of sleeves, and use those instead of the socks if its warmer or if I want to wear a different (and warmer) pair of socks.
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March 8, 2015I like wearing the sleeves with flip flops around the house. You are right, these are perfect for warmer weather.
Haley
March 6, 2015I hate to admit this, but I love the Root Beer Float Oreos. They were sooooo tasty. I had to stop buying them, because I couldn’t put them down. lol
Snow makes everything look so gorgeous. I love that picture. But I hope you get a break soon.
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March 8, 2015I’ve never heard of Root Beer Oreos… I’ll have to look out for them. Hope you had a good weekend.
Lindsey
March 6, 2015I love my massage stick! My foam roller is in rough shape after years of use and dog attacks (not sure what Maddux has against it!) and I feel like I do better with forcing myself to use the stick π TWO WEEKS!! Just saying π
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March 8, 2015Woo hoo!! I ended up getting a Trigger Point roller and really like it. See you soon!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
March 6, 2015Pomegranate body lotion sounds amazing.
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March 8, 2015Smells so good.. their avocado lotions smells great too.
John @ run. geek. run(disney)
March 6, 2015Great list. Love that you go out to your local bakery. I wish we had one closer. I have a Starbucks in walking distance, but not quite the same.
I have a bunch of ProCompression socks and sleeves right now that I love, but I’m getting a pair of Zensah sleeves to try out though BibRave, which I’m really excited about.
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March 8, 2015I am very lucky to have them nearby, the owner is really nice. Will be interested to hear what you think of Zensah. I find them to feel different from Pro.
Chaitali
March 6, 2015I love my Zensah compression sleeves and socks. I alternate depending on the weather π But they were definitely much appreciated after my 10 miles on the treadmill last week.
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March 8, 2015Yes! I’ve noticed my calves have been achier this training cycle, and the sleeves have been great for recovery.
Stephanie
March 6, 2015I will have to agree, the snow is pretty to look at initially. Now, it needs to disappear! For Oreos, I’m a plain jane…I like the original. I’ve never tried compression socks, but I love my Zensah calf sleeves too. Have a great weekend! π
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March 8, 2015Haha I agree. The first few hours… oh so pretty…. now not a fan of the slush. I am hoping Saturday and Sunday’s weather melted most of it. Can’t go wrong with the original.
Jess
March 6, 2015Love that photo of the White House! Looks so pretty in the snow.
Zensah compression sleeves are my fave, and I like that I can change socks or just wear slippers.
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March 8, 2015Thanks Jess! Very close to my office, so I took a detour when I walked home on Thursday. I like wearing the sleeves with slippers too π
Jennifer @ The Final Forty
March 6, 2015I’ve actually never tried compression sleeves, but I very rarely run without compression socks. I’ll bet they work wonders for recovery…I’m going to have to try ’em one of these days!
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March 8, 2015I like using socks for very cold recovery days. Hope you like the sleeves when you try them out.
Molly @alsoranagain
March 6, 2015Ah, the White House looks so pretty in the snow! I love how snow can make any setting look timeless.
I am dying to try those red velvet Oreos! My favorite kind of Oreo is the original, though those red velvet ones might change my mind…
I like compression socks over the sleeves. I just like the look better. π
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March 8, 2015Thanks Molly. Hope you find them…good thing is that they are smaller in size (packaging) and not available year round (but if they were… I wouldn’t mind). I could see how one would prefer the sock look over the sleeves π
Sun
March 6, 2015That tea latte looks so good! I wish more places offered tea lattes – they are so delicious!
I’m a compression socks type of girl. I wear them during some longer workouts, runs longer than 14 miles and during pretty much every race!
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March 8, 2015Agreed! I usually go for chai teas, but been trying to expand the tea palette a bit and glad I did. I’ve never used the socks for a run, I should try it one day to see how my legs feel.
Sharon
March 6, 2015I’m a fan of both the socks and sleeves. I haven’t tried the red velvet oreos but for now I’d say I’m a fan of the original. π Have a great weekend Jenny!
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March 8, 2015Can’t go wrong with the original. My bf picked up birthday cake this week…very good too!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
March 6, 2015yes yes yes to your list. love that tea and zensah is my fav. email me about them! i have code but can’t share it online π
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March 8, 2015Oh nice! I will definitely email you. Thanks Courtney!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
March 6, 2015Yes, we also got 4 inches of snow, and I agree that while it’s crazy to get it so late in the year, it’s very pretty! The tea latte sounds divine! Have a great weekend!
Run Jenny Run
March 8, 2015Thanks Jenn! Hope you guys have already dug out! Luckily the weather this weekend melted alot of the snow.
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
March 6, 2015Jenny, I think I love compression sleeves more than socks, too; I don’t like for my feet to get hot (it’s weird), so I’d much rather be able to have just the compression part, rather than having to wear the sock part, too. Also, I like to race in my sleeves and wear whichever socks I want! I love your Zensah ones and look how cute your toes are – eeeek!! That tea latte looks amazing. Hope you have a fantastic weekend; maybe we’ll thaw out!
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March 8, 2015Thanks Tara! Hope you had a great weekend. Haha… I stretch out my pedicures…easier to do in the winter when the feet are covered up most of the time.
Mar @ Mar on the Run
March 6, 2015ahhhhh, Red Velvet OREOS!!!!!
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March 8, 2015Exactly! SO GOOD.
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
March 6, 2015I love Compression socks for recovery and sleeves for during a run!
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March 8, 2015I’ve never used them for running (except to keep them warm for a few short runs) – will need to try it out to see if I feel a difference.
brittney @ corral b
March 6, 2015i love the birthday cake oreos! i haven’t tried the red velvet ones yet, but everyone is talking about them, so i may have to hunt them down.
Run Jenny Run
March 8, 2015I just tried the Birthday Cake Oreos this weekend – just as good. I saw they have Golden Birthday Oreos as well.
Diane @runninrocker
March 6, 2015Ohhhh….I’d definitely have to go with mint Oreos and I have only tried compression socks – never tried the sleeves. Oh wait, I really love chocolate dipped Oreos. Mint Chocolate Covered Oreos. That’s it!
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March 8, 2015Chocolate dipped Oreos sound GREAT! Mint oreos are really good – I’ve used them in truffles.
Michelle @ Running with Attitude
March 6, 2015I love Zensah calf sleeves too! Those Red Velvet Oreos keep popping up everywhere – I’ve been resisting them because I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to stop π
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March 8, 2015Haha… it was hard to stop! I did end up giving away 3/4 cartons I purchased…otherwise my waistline would have been very mad at me!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
March 7, 2015I’ve been seeing those red velvet Oreos all over the blogosphere! I want to try them, but will have to wait until after Easter since I gave up sweets for Lent. Normally, if I’m going to eat cookies, I prefer homemade ones.
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March 8, 2015That is a good idea to give up sweets for Lent. Nothing beats a yummy chocolate chip cookie. Have you ever made chocolate chip covered oreo?
Debbie @ Deb Runs
March 10, 2015Chocolate chip covered Oreos? That. Sounds. Amazing!
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March 11, 2015Yes! So good http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/0a222ab7-125d-4310-9a3d-d737e14a4d48
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner
March 7, 2015I’ve never done sleeves but I do wear compression socks. I don’t really care for Oreo’s…I know I am one of the weird ones. They just never really tasted that great to me.
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March 8, 2015I’ll be interested to see poll of socks vs. sleeves vs both π Seems about split for this post.
HoHo Runs
March 8, 2015I need to try the Red Velvet Oreos. Everybody has been talking about them. I have some Zensah calf sleeves that are so tight I can’t wear them. They fit better on my arms. I guess I ordered the wrong size! I do have some basic black ones I wear all the time. I have no idea what brand they are!
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March 8, 2015They are very good – hope you find them. I like the Zensah arm sleeves as well.
Kristina @ Blog About Running
March 8, 2015This may sound a little crazy but I have NEVER tried red velvet! There’s just something about the red that puts me off and I can’t bring myself to try it!
That tea latte sounds so good! I drink so much hot tea all year long, it’s the best beverage! π
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March 8, 2015Haha – true… does have a macabre look to it. This past weekend it was so warm after the long run I had an Iced Chai Tea Latte..yum!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
March 8, 2015i am more of a Comp socks than sleeves. I like the tightness in my foot and ankle. The snow is pretty but enough with winter!!
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March 8, 2015I agree! Bring on the spring.
Coco (@Got2Run4Me)
March 8, 2015That’s a great picture of the White House! I usually wear compression socks, but I also have sleeves for when I don’t feel lit it.
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March 8, 2015Thanks Coco!
Sher @ Broken From Fire
March 8, 2015What a lovely photo of the White House and those Oreos look good! I’ve never tried compression anything, but I’m starting to think they might feel pretty good and maybe help my fiance after standing 60-70 hours each week on his feet.
Run Jenny Run
March 9, 2015Thanks Sher! Wow that is alot of standing!
Jenn
March 9, 2015Oh, yeah. Those Red Velvet Oreos are pretty good. To be honest, I just like the filling in Oreos, so I will buy Double Stuff, remove and toss one of the chocolate cookies and eat the rest LOL.
Love the color of those calf sleeves!
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March 9, 2015The filling is my favorite as well! Thanks, the mint color is pretty soothing.
Karen @karenlovestorun
March 9, 2015I love my Zensah compression socks! They are a fun pattern and they give just the right amount of compression. I am not a fan of Oreros (ahh! I know…).
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March 9, 2015I definitely like their material – less stiff than Pro Compression. Its okay.. plenty of other cookies out there to love π