Link Love, Vol. 46

There’s a lot to look forward this weekend…

Anyone have good plans for the Derby? One of these years I’m determined to get my ass to Kentucky and channel my inner southern belle, but I digress… For this week, we drink mint juleps in overcrowded bars!

Peaks & Pits, May 1

Peak: There’s something about a new month that makes me feel motivated, rejuvenated and refreshed. It’s like turning to a brand new, fresh piece of paper in your favorite notebook, you know? We have 31 days to write our new stories — let’s kick ‘em off with a bang. (Plus, it’s May. WARM WEATHER IS HERE!)

Pit: This week was crazy. To be honest: I’ve felt so busy the past few weeks that I have to physically pull up my calendar to remember what I did this week/in order to recap my week. (And honestly, this blog and my job bring me so much freakin’ joy I simply couldn’t narrow this time-around.) Fulfilling though it may be, most nights I am utterly exhausted. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be more mindful of carving out time to relax, recharge and refocus.

As always, I encourage you to share your peaks & pits in the comments below.

• How to eat healthy on a budget.
• The beginner’s guide to aging well.
• Eva Chen is stepping down from Lucky Magazine. Sad, but wishing her the best.
• Here’s the premium vegan protein I’ve been loving.
• Four bloggers discuss how their blogs have changed over time.
• A DIY I can actually do (… I think): A pom-pom tote bag!
• Bucket list: The best rooftop bars in NYC to check out this summer.
• Here’s your guide to SoulCycle’s summer openings. (What’s up, Chicago!)
• Nine inspiring health and fitness bloggers to follow (if you’re not already).
• A great read for anyone who wants to break into (or dabble in) the freelance industry.
• Career inspo, alert! The founders of SoulCycle were featured in a new series on The Coveteur.
• Jess’s pictures from Paris are SO pretty (say that five times fast). Take me back, please.
• My friend Meghan just re-designed her blog, Wit & Whimsy, and she’s giving away a Tieks gift card!

Trending on c+c

• How to make an acai bowl at home.
• The everyday essentials I keep in my gym bag.
• The affordable workout gear I’ve been wearing lately.

One other thing I wanted to mention:

Mother’s Day is May 10, and FTD (the brand Jess and I have been working with/that we went to Pasadena with) is having a really awesome holiday promo. Now through May 11, you can upload a photo to Instagram telling everyone why your mom is special by (1) tagging @ftdflowers and (2) using the hashtag #FTDMyMomIs (and @ftdflowers). Then, submit your post on their Facebook page and boom, you’re automatically entered to win a year of flowers for both you and your mom.

More details here — and hey, either way: You know mom’s gonna appreciate the social media surprise.

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Have a happy weekend! You can find me on…
Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Facebook | snapchat (@coralsncognacs)

And of course, you can ride with me at SoulCycle this weekend! All levels welcome.