Favorite things: Peanut butter giveaway, Poshmark service, chocolate and good reads
Oh hello there, end of the week. We meet again, and I like that! So this week has been pretty full. I had activities all day Tuesday through Thursday, which meant for busy times rushing around. But it was all good stuff. Once again though, this seemed like the longest week ever. As I was dropping Dave at the BART station on Wednesday morning I was convinced it was Friday. But it wasn’t.
Anywho, this upcoming weekend includes a dinner date with friends at one of my favorite spots in Lafayette, teaching a BODYPUMP class, a hair appointment (time to get my keratin treatment redone), and that’s about it. Let’s get into the favorites and the GIVEAWAY!
Latest favorite things
Favorite food: Adams Natural Peanut Butter GIVEAWAY!
A girl can never have too much nut butter, am I right? Good thing there are two nut-butter-eating people in my house, because our pantry has no less than eight jars, and we’re always buying more. Yes, eight jars. While people seem to always talk about almond butter (which I happen to love), there’s no denying that there is something so delicious, soothing and comforting about straight-up PB. I’ve been noshing on the good stuff lately, thanks to Adams Natural Peanut Butter. In honor of the brand’s 100th year, I’ve got a giveaway for one lucky reader to win a variety pack of nut butters, additional coupons and a local gift from the Pacific Northwest — the beautiful region where Adams calls home. (A place I have not explored and hope to soon — all that hiking and scenery — it speaks to me!)
What do you need to know about Adams Natural Peanut Butter? Most of the jars have ingredient labels like this: peanuts. Yes! A few of them also have a trace of salt. It’s natural, it’s tasty and it’s so versatile. It’s also gluten free and non-GMO, and one serving (two tablespoons) has eight grams of protein, which is a little more than your average nut butter. I’m totally a fan! Keep your eyes out for Adams on the shelves of your grocery store. Now enter to win by following instructions at the end of the post.
Favorite App: Poshmark
Was I living under a rock that I had not ever used Poshmark? This app is so useful for selling things in your closet that you don’t want any more, and I find that super fun. After talking to Jessica on our press trip to Tahoe about how successful she has been using Poshmark, I finally decided to give it a go just last week. I cleaned out my closet and drawers and filled a ton of bags for donation, but I also pulled out a few things like dresses and workout clothes with tags on them that deserved a chance to be sold. (Side note: I’ve sent a bunch of stuff to ThredUp before, but have never been too pleased with the amount of money I get back per item, although it’s certainly a simple and user friendly way to get rid of things.)
So how does Poshmark work? It’s SO easy. Download the app. Register. Then use your phone to take a photo of the item you want to sell within the app. Fill out a few required categories, and instantly post the item for sale on the marketplace. People can like and comment on it, and if they buy it, you print out a pre-paid shipping label and pop the item in the mail. It took me about an hour to list a dozen items, and I’ve sold six things so far for almost $150 total, (with a 5-star rating for fast shipping, BTW). And if you know me, you know I LOVE to sell.
Apparently I listed a pair of Lululemon leggings for WAY less than I could have gotten for them, and the Poshmark community let me know that. Oh well — it was a lucky person who made that purchase! If you want to do some discounted shopping on gently used (or new) stuff, or if you want to sell things, check out Poshmark using my referral link! And check out my closet here, with new items being added every weekend when I have time to post. Also, you can get $5 off your first order with the code: GHFGF.
Favorite healthy treat: Turmeric Chocolate
I had seen the packaging for this next favorite in the Whole Foods check-out line quite a bit, but never got close enough to read the label. Well I was pleasantly surprised to find these chocolate Turmeric bites by Good Day Chocolate in my gift bag after last week’s Whole Foods Walnut Creek media preview. I opened the package and couldn’t believe the bites were bright yellow. I took a nibble, and WOW. So good!
I go through turmeric super fast (I sprinkle it on my roasted veggies), and I happen to love the taste. But I also love the anti-inflammatory properties of the natural spice. And when mixed with dark chocolate, well, it’s a fantastic combination. You can feel good about eating a serving of these bites for not only a sweet bite, but also for the beneficial aspects of consuming turmeric. I’m so into turmeric I think I may write a whole post on it. Until then, try these little goodies! (I would LOVE to get my hands on this variety pack of Good Day products for other reasons — perhaps a stocking stuffer?)
Favorite recent reads: Food, Mindset and More
Did you miss the latest on A Lady Goes West?
And more things worth reading …
- Food: Have you ever had a sugar hangover? I have! Here’s a piece I wrote early in the week about How to cure it. “Wipe the Slate Clean: How to Cure Your Sugar Hangover“
- Blogging and Reading: Sunday mornings are some of the few times I have to sit around leisurely and read whatever I want online, and one of the ways I find good articles is by visiting a couple of bloggers’ sites who round up the best on the Internet from the week. Megan’s “Sunday Skinny” is always a good resource each week.
- Mindset: You can change your brain no matter how old you are. “Your Brain is a Muscle You Can Strengthen.”
- Health: We all know we have to eat healthy and move around, but here are other things you need to do. “Why Your Body Might be Holding onto Extra Weight.”
- Music: This a fun rendition of a popular song I happen to love. Postmodern Jukebox is the best. Here’s “Closer.”
Giveaway time!
The prize: 4 jars of Adams Natural Peanut Butter (varied), coupons for jars and a special gift.
Rules: This giveaway is open to those who live in North America (not just the U.S.), and I will randomly select a winner from the comments on Thursday, November 10.
To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. You can enter a separate comment for each of the following actions, and each comment is an extra chance to win. If you don’t see the comment field, then click on the headline of this post to bring it up on the bottom of the screen.
- Leave a comment if you follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram.
- Leave a comment if you follow A Lady Goes West on Facebook.
- Leave a comment if you follow Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook.
- Leave a comment if you Tweeted about the giveaway (Tweet below).
- Leave a comment telling me one thing you’re loving lately.
Have a great day, friends! Make some healthy choices, but also have a little fun. 🙂
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P.S. There are affiliate links in this post, and while Adam’s Natural Peanut Butter is offering the product for the giveaway, it is not sponsored.
Questions of the day
What’s something you’ve been loving lately?
What’s one helpful app you’ve recently discovered?
it’s Adams, not Adam’s.
It sure is, Anna! Thank you! 🙂
I have never heard of Adam’s peanut butter!! I can’t wait to try it. And Tumeric Chocolate- UHM- say what?! That sounds amazing.
Loving lately: Wine… Oh wait that’s not just lately that’s all the time. Hmm I’ll go with Boom Chicka Pop Candy Corn Kettle Corn. EVERYONE, stop what you are doing, do yourself a favor, and get this goodness in a bag.
App: Pantelligent ( https://www.pantelligent.com/ ). I got this as a gift today, and it’s insanely cool. It is an app that is somehow connected to this sensor in a cooking pan, and it tells you what temperature to set the pan to, when to flip, when to add ingredients, and if you need to turn up the heat or turn it down. Too good to be true, right?
Have a lovely weekend! I do plan on making one of your classes! Do you do them every Saturday or just certain times during the month?! xo
I do every Saturday for the rest of this month!! 🙂 Come tomorrow or next week?? And that app for cooking sounds amazing! Hope to meet you soon, gal!
Next weekend I am going to do my best to make it !!! Thank you so much for the info!!! ??
Oh my gosh! So cool! Come introduce yourself to me for sure!!
I follow you on instagram!
Thanks!! 🙂
One thing I am loving lately is cauliflower/potato mash. Ive had some every day this week…comfort food!
I LOVEEEEE cauli mash!! Sounds delish. Happy Friday, Mollie!
I follow on Instagram! (@missleahrae87)
YAY! Thanks!
I’m glad I’m not the only one that has way too many nut butters in their pantry! I love having variety. And I did ThredUp and was really disappointed with the amount I got, so next closet clean out (which needs to be asap) I’m gonna give Postmark a try! Have a great weekend!
You should totally try Poshmark, Patricia — already more profitable to me than ThredUp. And YAY for more PB. Have a fab day and weekend, pretty lady!
I follow you on Instagram and Tweeted 😉
Thanks, friend! Happy Friday! 🙂
I am loving my job lately as it has been very inspiring, rewarding, encouraging and I work with all fun and good people too!
Well that is awesome to hear!
I like you on Facebook.
Woohoo!
I follow you on Instagram via @serene_streams.
Thanks! 🙂
I also follow Adam’s Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook too. Thank you so much as it sounds delicious!
You are welcome!
I follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram as cjsorel
Yay! 🙂
Also follow A Lady Goes West on Facebook.
Thanks! 🙂
follow Adam’s Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook.
Woohoo!
tweeted https://twitter.com/cjsorel/status/794522226800345089
Thanks!! 🙂
lovin the pumpkin and peanut butter muffins I made this week
Yummy! Sounds delish!
I LOVE Adams PB! It’s the only kind our family buys!
I am loving the fact that I get to attend a women’s conference this wknd with my mom, MIL and 2 of my SIL’S! It’s going to be amazing!
That sounds awesome, Brandy! Love a little ladys time! Enjoy it! 🙂
I like you on FB!
YAY!!
Following ALGW on instagram
Awesome, thanks!
I follow you on IG!
Woohoo! Thanks!
Following a lady goes west on fb
Thanks, gal! 🙂
I follow Adams on FB! They have good stuff on there!
Sure do, Brandy!
I’m enjoying the fall season treats of pumpkin pie and apple crisp!
Me too! Bring on more pumpkin!! 🙂
Following on Instagram.
Awesome, Ray! 🙂
Also following on Facebook too.
Woohoo! Thanks! 🙂
And just followed Adam’s Natural Peanut Butter page. Thanks!
Thank you! 🙂
I follow on Insta
Yay, thanks, Laura! 🙂
I follow and like on FB
I follow by email. Thanks
Thanks! 🙂
I have been loving oatmeal, granola, and peanut butter in the morning! Adams would be great mixed in 🙂
Sure is! A big blob of it right in the middle. 🙂
I love Autumn colors and cooler temperatures. Your blog is covered in ads for vagains cream today !!!!
OMG! hahah that’s not good. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
I followed And liked Adams FB page
Thanks, as always, Laura.
Oooooh, I need to download Poshmark! I’ve been needing to go through my closet and clean some things out. I recently heard about Offer Up, which is similar, but you can sell anything on there. I am thinking about selling one of my cameras on it. Have a great weekend, Ashley!
I just LOVE that there are so many helpful apps out there for us to sell things! Happy Friday, Sara. Thanks for the rec!
No one can have enough nut butter! PB will always be my favorite! This week I’m loving veggie stir fry with a peanut tamari sauce 😀
Yummy! I also love peanut sauce. Sounds delish! Happy Friday, gal!
I follow on Instagram!
Thanks! 🙂
I’m going to visit friends this weekend, and they’re having a baby shower brunch for me, so I’m really excited! That’s what I’m loving today 🙂
That is awesome!!! What nice friends. Have so much fun, Susie! 🙂
I like you on Facebook and follow you on Instagram!
Yay, thanks, Ashley!! 🙂
Good Day chocolates are great! I’m not huge on milk chocolate in general, but I swear that the calm (L-theanine laced) and sleep (melatonin laced) ones actually help me relax and sleep. I don’t notice a difference in my energy with the energy ones, but I’m not that sensitive to caffeine.
I need to look into Poshmark. ThredUp is easy, but I don’t see a lot of return from it, either. Thanks for the rec!
Hi Ellen! Yes, give Poshmark a try at least for a few items to see how it works for you. And I need to try the other Good Day goodies!
I have never heard of that turmeric chocolate but would love to try it : )
That PB looks gooood….thanks for the giveaway!
It’s awesome!! And turmeric is so good for you!!
Following on Instagram!
Yay!!
Liked on FB 🙂
Thanks, Angie!!
My boys love peanut butter
Who doesn’t?? Heheh
instagram follow @momknowsbest15
Woohoo! Thanks!
Facebook follow
Thanks, Tara!
Yum I eat that PB all the time! It’s also so cheaply priced compared to other natural PB brands. Postmodern Jukebox is great! I first got hooked on them after hearing their Meghan Trainor All about that bass rendition.
I saw that rendition too! Love it! Happy Friday, Danielle!
Hey you! Thanks for the shout out. I’m so glad you like that post. It’s one of my favorite posts to write every week. There’s just something fun about sharing love with others. Now I’m off to check out Poshmark because I only have a thousand things in my closet to get rid. Ugh…the struggle is real!
I love your weekly round-ups, gal! Keep up the awesome work for us all. And YES to purging the closet and making cash via Poshmark.
Yum! I’m always looking for new but butters!
One thing I’m loving this week is that all of the holiday get togethers are starting. I have a Fall dinner party with some girlfriends this weekend (ladies night!) and it’s the first in a long list of gatherings!! 🙂
That’s awesome! I love all the get togethers around this time of year too!!
I was just thinking about making peanut butter cookies when I saw this, I love Adam’s peanut butter it’s the one we have used for years.
Well you already had PB on the mind!!
Following you on Instagram
Woohoo!
Following you on Facebook
Yay! Thanks, friend!
I am following you on Facebook 🙂
Of course you are my friend!!!
Does Rudy love PB too? My pup sure does haha!! I’m loving that it is finally cooling down and starting to feel like fall outside :).
I don’t give him any people food!! Can you believe it?? He’s never had it! Except for PB flavored dog treats.
Never tried Adams but I want to! I love simple nuts only, nut butters!
Yep! Simple is better with food!
I follow you on Facebook
Woohoo! Thanks, Sarah!
Following Adams on Facebook too
Thanks!!
Right now I am loving the cooler early mornings in Florida, makes them that much more peaceful.
Oh yes! It doesn’t happen very often in Florida hehe. Soak it up!
I follow you on Instagram – I’m @Sarah_fit
oops, @sarahf_fit
Woohoo!!
Thanks!
I have been loving seeing all of my favorite holiday teas back on shelves! I’ve also been loving all the nuts and nut butters… probably a little too much but I’m not stopping!!
I feel ya! Allllll the nut butters. Thanks, Allison!
Wow awesome! i’m also following you on instagram (cakedinflour)
Thanks!!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Thanks for saying hi, Ellie!
I Follow on instagram. @ok_running
Awesome!
Tweeted! https://mobile.twitter.com/OK_Running/status/794662654749052928
Yay! Thanks!
I’m loving the matcha latte mix from woodshed tea.
Oh cool- I’ll have to check that out!
I follow you on Instagram!
Thanks, gal!
I’m loving… the ZUPA NOMA soups you posted about recently!
Yay! So happy to hear that — they are SO good!:)
I follow you on instagram
Thanks, girl!
i follow on Facebook
Yay!!
I am loving my new apartment right now!
That’s awesome! Happy to hear that, Paige.
I am loving all the warm weather we are still having!
Cool!! Enjoy it!!
I follow you on Instagram.
Woohoo!
I follow you on Facebook.
Thanks!!
I follow Adams on Facebook.
Awesome!
I follow you on instagram (@BarrAndTable)
Right back at ya!
I like your page on facebook.
Woohoo! Thanks, friend!
I like Adams Peanut Butter on facebook.
Awesome!
I tweeted https://twitter.com/BarrAndTable/status/794866775951286272
Thanks, gal!!
I’ve been loving peanut butter on my protein pancakes! And finally being able to tell everyone I’m pregnant 🙂
Yes!! OMG congrats to you!!
I’m loving the cooler temperatures that the autumn season ushers in!
Me too!
I like you on Facebook.
Woohoo!
I follow you on Instagram too.
Thanks, lady!
I also follow Adam’s Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook. Sounds delicious!
Awesome!
The peanut butter looks amazing! 😀
It is!!
I am loving the colors changing on the trees!
Me too!
I Tweeted about the giveaway.
Yay! Thanks!
I like the apples that you can get this time of year!
For sure! Enjoy those!
I am loving the cooler temps!
Me too!
I tweeted the tweet onto Twitter.
Hahahha thanks!
oooo I like them on Facebook!
Great!!
And something I’m loving is finishing my research paper this weekend! Wooo!
Oh awesome job, lady!!
We can’t get enough peanut butter!
Me neither!
Tweeted https://twitter.com/solace76/status/795001345082175488
Woohoo!
Following you on IG @solace76
Awesome!
Following you on fb!
Thanks!
Following Adams Peanut butter on fb!
Yay!
I am loving baking recently. Coincidentally, I also love using natural PB in baked goods 😉
Tweeted too!
I tweeted! I am loving some down time right now. October was so busy I am excited to not have much on the agenda this month!
I agree that being a little less busy is a good thing. Thanks, Kelly! 🙂
I love peanut butter and eat it everyday, its great fuel for running long distances. I checked out the Adams website and found their ingredients lists very appealing…Peanuts!!
Agreed!! Clean stuff!!
I follow you on Instagram with the handle @firerunner2379.
I like your Facebook page.
Yay! Thanks!
Woohoo!
I like Adams Peanut Butter on Facebook.
Awesome!
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/795309412802064387.
Thanks!!
As far as what I am loving lately, a non-food related item would have to be this weather. As a runner, I love the cool crisp mornings especially on the weekends when there are no cars on the road, just me and nature! Right now I’m post marathon training and not eating exactly the way I should be. With that said, I am loving my homemade chocolate chip cookies and homemade caramel corn (its so addicting)!
The crisp weather is so nice! I’m with you, Jeffrey! And YES to cookies. 🙂
Lately loving making different types of dips… Cauliflower hummus, artichoke dip, edamame miso. Great to have as a healthy snack for carrots, celery, and jicama, as a spread for wraps, or add a dollop to a Buddha bowl!
YUMMY! I want to try all of those! 🙂
I have a friend who just moved to the UK and I wanted to get her some GOOD peanut butter to send over there. I think I found it!
You may have! Thanks, Ally! 🙂
I follow you on Instagram!
I follow Adams on Instagram!
I follow you on Facebook!
Yay! Thanks!
1 thing I’m loving lately: I just got home from NYC where I attended my cousin’s wedding and I loved every moment. I appreciated the time with my sister infinitely and really enjoyed NYC’s energy!
Oh how nice! Weddings are the best!
I regularly run out of different foods, but I guarantee I ALWAYS have peanut butter!!
Me too heheh! Funny how we never run out of that!
Follow you on Instagram as susitravl
https://twitter.com/susitravl/status/795415298274983937
Thanks!
Like Adams on FB
Yay Thanks!
i follow you on ig! i’ve never tried adams before – would love to – i’m a huge pb lover! 🙂
Thanks, gal! I’m a PB lover too. 🙂 Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
My new love lately food wise is cauliflower rice from TJ”S. I would love to win the ADAMS PB to share with my Dad who at 92 years old still had a peanut butter sandwich for lunch every day.
I love the cauli rice from TJ’s too!! I buy like five bags at a time hehhe. 🙂
I was OBSESSED with selling on Poshmark for awhile…then I found people were selling on Mercari (sometimes called merc) and it’s basically Posh without the selling fee!! They don’t take a percentage. I use that one more now 🙂
Ohhhh interesting — thanks for the tip on Mercari. I’ll have to check it out. I must say, selling is totally fun ahhah! Happy Monday, gal. Hope you have a good one!
I follow you on Instagram as @fiddlindandi.
Thanks!
I follow you on Facebook as Dandi Daffyhill.
Thank you!!
I follow Adams on Facebook as Dandi Daffyhill.
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dandidaffyhill/status/795715794894290945
Woohoo!
Lately I’ve been enjoying stirring peanut butter into Greek yogurt.
Mmmmm sounds good!!
I follow you on Instagram as Brittbee!
Woohoo!!
Andddd I follow you on Facebook 🙂
Yay!! Thanks, Brittany!
I follow Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook!
Yay!
Andddd one thing I’m loving is that this election is almost OVER! Haha! 😀
Hahha me too!
Never tried their products.
tweeted : https://twitter.com/demon1102/status/796036093250568192
Thanks!
yum this looks delicious
Sure is!
Tweeted, https://mobile.twitter.com/GigiLambrusco/status/796125696817004544
Yay! Thanks!
Liked on FB, Jenny Scheldberg
I’ve never tried Adams before, but I’m a huge natural PB fan! 😉
Me too, Annie!!
I follow you on Insta!
Thanks, gal!!
I would like to try this peanut butter. Love that it is all-natural!
Me too!
I follow on Instagram. @limbylim
Thanks! 🙂
following on instagram @marijamajerle
I follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram as tallulahjane65.
I follow A Lady Goes West on Facebook as TallulahJane.
I follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram.
@lmkay630 ( lisa )
Awesome!
I follow Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook as TallulahJane.
I follow A Lady Goes West on FB
lisa jorgenson kay
Thanks so much, Lisa! 🙂
I follow Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook
lisa jorgenson kay
YAY!
I tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/tallulahjane65/status/796369523167268864
Thanks!
tweeted
https://twitter.com/springfling60/status/796369856064942080
Thanks!
Hooray for NON GMO Peanut Butter.
No kidding!
I follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram.
perryannee
Woohoo!
I follow A Lady Goes West on Facebook.
Morrighan Crowe
Thanks, lady!
I follow Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook.
Morrighan Crowe
Yay, thanks!
Tweet
https://twitter.com/missanneperry/status/796383197621723136
Thanks!!
I am loving Baked Organic Sweet Potatoes.
Me too! I eat one almost every day. 🙂
You have a new instagram follow! @cutesiehaven
Woohoo!
And a new FB follow!
Thanks, lady!
and, I love Adams PB, so of course I follow them on FB!
Yay!!!
And I tweeted https://twitter.com/ChristineHafen/status/796420145044475904
Thanks!
Lately, I have been loving hot cocoa. Which goes great with fresh peanut butter toast!
Sounds delish!
I follow A Lady Goes West on Facebook
Woohoo!!
i follow on instagram
Thank you!!
I would enjoy this peanut butter on sandwiches of bologna and/or mayonnaise! =)
I follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram – a_m_a_r_t_i_n
I follow A Lady Goes West on Facebook – Aaron Martin
I follow Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook – Aaron Martin
I Tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/A__Martin/status/796485552576942080 and https://twitter.com/A__Martin/status/796485414710349824
Thanks!
I am loving lately the nice weather.
pb yay!!! so tasty
Sure is!!
I love peanut butter and usually eat it with rice 🙂
I am following A Lady Goes West on Instagram @greenavocado
I am following A Lady Goes West on Facebook as name: fiona nuyen
Thanks!!
I am following Adams Natural Peanut Butter on Facebook as name: fiona nuyen
I tweeted this awesome giveaway: https://twitter.com/carabao62/status/796568528182738944
I love this month because of Thanksgiving Day!
Thank You for the chance
I follow A Lady Goes West on Instagram
@hullsue64
I follow A Lady Goes West on FB as Sue Hull.
I follow/like Adams Natural Peanut Butter on FB as Sue Hull.
Thanks!
Right now Im loving that fall is here and Thanksgiving is soon. Thank you for the chance ?
Me too!!
Peanut Butter is my favorite food! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
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I am loving the cooler temperatures!
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I follow you on Instagram as Angela.saver
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Woohoo!
I follow you on Facebook as Angela Saver
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I follow you on the sponsor on Facebook as Angela Saver
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Yay!
Awesome!
I tweeted
https://mobile.twitter.com/saverang/status/796578438144528384
Andysavi.Mom@gmail.com
Thanks!
Yummmm! Love trying new to be peanut butter brands!
Me too!