Some of my fave things…plus a surprise for you!

Some of my fave things…plus a surprise for you!

Hey guys!!!

How did your Monday start off? Happy I hope!! I just feel like doing a random post about some of my fave things right now that are adding simple bits joy into my life. I want you to explore things that make you smile, and do more of it. If you’re not sure what that thing is…then try some of mine! Here we go:

1. Loving tea right now! Well ok, I always have. I went to Whole Foods yesterday and bought this TAZO apricot vanilla creme tea and it smells like a YOLO drink and feels so soothing down my throat!

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2. My new Breville Crystal Clear Glass Kettle. I have never owned a plug-in-the-wall kettle til now and lemme tell you…it encourages me to drink more tea! Hence the reasoning for #1 in this post. Boils so quick and looks pretty at the same time.

3. Cutesy mugs. I love buying adorbs kitchen ware and utensils because I love looking at them. And the more I wanna look at them, the more likely I am to cook and eat at home. Get it? Human beings are designed to be attracted to lovely things…they just make us feel good, so why not feed that desire and create your own positive reality everyday? I love shopping at HomeGoods or World Market for great and affordable dishes, mugs, cups, pillows, furniture…everything! Ahh love those stores.

4. Umm. Is that NOT that biggest macaron you have ever seen? I visited MILK today in West Hollywood on a whim and was in for a sweet sweet (too sweet) treat. This is blueberry crumble ice cream smooshed between 2 perfectly baked macarons. The cookies were chewy and perfect.

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Here is the purple diva of a cookie sandwich next to the Thai Tea flavored beast. I had heard a lot about this MILK place and wanted to give it a try. I had a case of the Monday blues (I think my period is approaching soon) and needed a quick pick-me-up. Hey hey don’t judge. I already got my workout in and that usually makes me peppy, but my mood was wonky today. Just wanted to get out of the house and do something REBELLIOUS. You know ;P

That huge mama was only $5 and that’s really good when you consider that the lil baby ones are $2 a pop. Give it a try next time you wanna YOLO it up!

5. What filter is that!!?? Common question I get on my Instagram @Blogilates a lot. These amazing sparkles and bokeh effects are my fave way to spruce up (or should I say girlify) a picture! These are my top go-to bokeh apps:

Lumie $1.99

DeluxeFX $0.99

PicFX $1.99

I also got some cool new clothes that I want to share with you but I will save that for another post since I didn’t take any pics yet! Got some great open toe booties for Fall! They make no sense, but whatevs, they’re hot.

Oh and let’s address that second part of the title shall we?

A surprise for you???

8.28.13

Save the date.

On August 28th, 2013, you will get something that you’ve been asking for for over 2 years now. I’ve listened to your suggestions on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, here, and all the emails in my inbox…I’ve worked hard to come up with a tool that will satisfy all of your needs. Your present will help you stay on track with workouts, it will make eating/cooking clean easier, it will help you get closer to other POPsters, and it will allow you to share your thoughts in a safe and encouraging community. Imagine a place where you can share your triumphs and struggles without judgement. Where you can be you, raw.

Who wants a stab at what this is? Leave your answer in the comments!

<3 Cassey

 

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  1. Erika Alaniz says:

    I accidentally logged out of the app and now when trying to log back in it tells me my twitter account is not detected 😩 how Can I log back in?

  2. Rosa says:

    Hi Cassey! I hope you’re doing well! Seeing the redesign of your website always makes me wonder if you’re planning to redesign the app to give it the same kind of look? (After all, the website looks so beautiful now, and I’d love to see the new Blogilates logo as a cute app icon!) I know you must be super busy with planning for your wedding and everything at the moment, but I’d love to see the app looking more like the website someday!!!😍

  3. Bassantpopster says:

    OMG THE APP. OMG ITS TOMORROW. OMG YAAAAY. ❤❤❤❤ SO FREAKIN EXCITED. LOVE YOU CASSEY. I BET ITS PERFECT.

  4. Excited! says:

    A BLOGILATES APP?! omgomgomgomgomgomg

  5. Sigrid says:

    Your app! OMG, please make it for google play as well, not only the apple-store. Please! I’m looking forward to 8.28.2013!

  6. Hannah says:

    ❤❤❤Woo hoo! I hope it’s your app!!!!! ❤❤❤

  7. Sabrina says:

    OMG IT’S THE APP ISN’T IT OMG I THINK I’LL FAINT CASSEY I WILL WORKO EVERYDAY IF ITS AN APP

  8. Haley says:

    I hope it’s not an app. I dont have an iPhone. :/

  9. Amrit says:

    ITS THE BLOGILATES APP RIGHT? OH MY GOD IM FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW <3

  10. Sophia says:

    Omg the surprise is exciting!! If it’s an app it would be awesome to be mobile with it! If it’s a forum still awesome. Anything to help us POPsters keep it going yay!! Oh and those macarons look delish!!

  11. Leena says:

    Yay!!! Its the app but too bad it might only be for the iphone 🙁

  12. lynor lou gabuat says:

    i hope it’s gonna be a book.. Books are better if you want guides.. Please Cassey.. i hope its a book 😀

  13. Nayonika says:

    OMG ITS AN APP!!
    PLEASE BE AN APP!

    I was experiencing the Monday Blues too, and i read this post and i thought “So its not just me!”

    Thanks for the pick me up! 🙂

  14. Martinna says:

    I suppose it’s an app, and if it is….. I AM SO FRICKEN HAPPY AND I DON’T KNOW WHY

  15. Sabrina says:

    OMG what it’s an app OMG I THINK I WILL FAINT

  16. Federica says:

    App or/and Forum!!! I can’t wait!!

  17. shannele says:

    AN APP? THAT WOULD BE ***OH SO FANTASTIC*** CHRISTMAS IS COMING EARLY IF SO<3!!! LOVE IT.

  18. Kurston says:

    Is an APP?! Because I need one so hard right now!
    That would be UH-MAHZING!

  19. Katherine says:

    I know everybody has said this but my first thought reading the surprise info was OMG HOLY COW WE’RE GETTING A BLOGILATES APP!!!!!!!!!!

  20. Sandy says:

    OMFG IT IS AN APP, I SWEAR CASSEY IF IT IS YOU WILL BE DEFINELTY MY FAVORITE PERSON EVER, IM SO FRIKEN EXCITED

    1. Pauline says:

      ^THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT!! WOOO!

  21. Forum!! You said Cassey that you’d been working on a blogilates community back in December of like 2011!!! That will be super duper exciting, because then I can see who in my community does blogilates. i just hope it isn’t like a 30 year old man because that’d be weird and sad because i am only 14 and want a workout buddy. i feel like i’m getting a birthday present or something. LOL! I love you cassey!

  22. Sabreenah says:

    App! APP!! APPP!!!!! APPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Even if it is not the app I’m sure its amazing because of YOU!

    XOXO
    -PS: Yeah, I know. All those exclamation marks?!?!?
    I’m just in a really good mood after reading your post!

    Thanks in advance!

  23. Mirriah says:

    Sounds so Exciting! 🙂 I can’t wait!!! <3 blogilates

  24. Karolina says:

    OH MY LORD ! If it’s an app,well that’d be super awesome 🙂

  25. everybody says:

    OMG IT’S THE APP!!!!!

  26. Alana says:

    APP FOR GREAT ABS (and everything else) OMG YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  27. Oooh! I love a good mystery…I am hoping for an app 🙂

  28. F says:

    I thought it would be the forum actually, that’s what I’m hoping! If it’s the app, I won’t be able to use it with my old phone :p

  29. Natalie says:

    I am also excited, but I don’t thik it is app.

  30. Shelby says:

    i hope it’s an app 🙂

  31. Plavakockica says:

    I hope it’s not an app… I dont have a smartphone 🙁 Actually nobody at my school does.

  32. Kelsey says:

    An app or a forum!

  33. kemi says:

    If it’s an app, and you decide to support iPhone only, I will be very sad. And then I would offer to write an Android equivalent.

  34. Emelda Ramirez says:

    an Iphone app!!!! IPhone app I cant wait >.< ahhh so excited I only do workouts for fun, well used to, but I am making meal plans this year to start eating healthy and working out with a goal this time 🙂

  35. angeline says:

    an app or a forum? either one would be awesome! you are such an inspiration =) please keep it up!

  36. Adrian says:

    You introduced me to healthy living in January 2012, and I haven’t given up on it since! Thank you for all you’ve done for us, and for this surprise in the future! I hope to “get a stab at it” and enjoy your generosity to the fullest. Congrats on all the great accomplishments you’ve achieved and those to come!

    <3 – Adrian

  37. Victoria says:

    OMG AN APPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

  38. Tanaya says:

    omg my heart just accelerated I’m so excited!!!!!!!!!!! if its an app (thats what most people are saying) i hope its available for mac!!!

  39. Renee says:

    Oh. my. God. The app is coming! I am sooooooooo flippin excited!!!!

  40. Christine says:

    PLEASE BE AN IPHONE APP!!!!!!!

  41. Kelsey says:

    It’s the blogilates app, duh!
    the release date is my birthday 🙂

  42. Flora says:

    THe app?! I can’t wait! Will definitely download it if thats true!

  43. Sara says:

    August 28th is my birthday 😉
    Whatever it is will probably just make my day better (I’m hoping for an app though!!)

  44. Beki says:

    I hope it’s an App and I hope it will be also in the Android market!
    Can’t wait!

  45. Marcella says:

    OMG! The app? I think so!
    Can’t wait to see what it is for real!

    BUT, whatever it is I know it will be great, so thanks for everything you’ve done for me so far, Cassey.
    And thanks in advance for what’s to come!

    XOXO

  46. Dolly says:

    Oh my god oh my god it’s the community isn’t?! Isn’t it?! Oh my god oh my god I’m soooo excited! Ahh!!!

  47. Kayli says:

    Hoping it’s an app!

  48. Melissa says:

    Ohh surprise?! Is it a community page? XD
    If it’s an app, hopefully there’s a Windows Phone version for it~
    And that apricot vanilla creme tea has a very nice aroma! I’m a huge fan of tea and never miss any single day without one XD

  49. Alex Fleming says:

    A blogilates app!!! Please please please!!!

  50. Sharesse says:

    Omg I hope its the app?!?! I wonder what platforms they’ll be offered in.

  51. Tess says:

    If it’s an app I hope it’s free! 😀 I’m getting really really really excited!! Cassey what is it????

  52. Ella says:

    EEEEEEK! so excited 🙂
    I love teas too, by the way.

  53. I’m a new POPSTER, but I hope it is a way to customize exercise and nutrition needs 🙂

  54. Daisy says:

    I hope it’s an app!!!!!!!!!!! I’m just too excited 😀

  55. Melissa says:

    It has to be the app you have been talking about for a while now.!!!!!!

  56. Victoria says:

    Is it an app??
    I LOVE tea and cute mugs too! I collect mine whenever I can hahaha, although I don’t have a glass kettle (just a regular one). And now I want to try that apricot and vanilla creme one >.< That macaron looks soooo good. Must try! I love you Cassey!!!

  57. Elaine says:

    I think it might be an app (I HOPE IT HAS A CALORIE COUNTER!) or a forum. (:

  58. Shannon S says:

    I think it will be a community website — like the Tone It Up! Community. 🙂

    1. Sharesse says:

      That would be great too!!!

  59. yy says:

    blogilates app!!!!

  60. Debby says:

    AN APP!!!!!!! YES!!! OMG

  61. Sarah says:

    It’s a website, isn’t it?! XD I’m so excited!!

  62. Shipra says:

    it is the app..im sooooooo sure!

  63. Reyna says:

    Everyone thinks it will be an App. Which, if it is, sucks for me. I am probably one of the few people who does not have a cell phone, Facebook, twitter, or any of that stuff. Guess I’ll be left out like always.

    1. Anya says:

      Well you don’t have to be left out!! You would honestly benefit from at least getting Facebook it as Cassey posts A LOT on there! You may as well catch up with technology and social networking sites now, as they’re only gonna get more advanced! 🙂
      xoxo

  64. Dii says:

    blogilates app? yay sooo excited 😀

  65. Bethany says:

    i love the cup!!! it’s so cute! and that macaroon looks delish! i want to try that next time i’m in la! 🙂 i hope the app will be available on android! i think i’m going to get an android instead of an iphone 😛

  66. Sha says:

    Yeeeeeeeees! At last an app!! Thank you Cassey!!!

  67. Moni says:

    If it’s an app and you have a windows phone phone, you’re gonna have a bad time..I know I will 🙁

    1. Allie says:

      My thoughts exactly, Moni… I super hope it comes out for ALL platforms, not just the iphone!

      1. Moni says:

        yeah..I guess we weren’t lucky.

  68. Veronica says:

    It’s definitely an app!

  69. Bex says:

    I’m guessing forum where we can also see on a map where all the other Popsters are?

    1. Abi says:

      That would be great ^^ then I wont feel as lonely when exercising ^^ Yay to technology !!!

  70. Cara says:

    If it’s an app, hope it’s for the Droid phones too! ^_^

  71. Kaitybubbly says:

    Its so an app. Yay! <3

  72. Adriana says:

    BLOGILATES APP!!!!!

  73. kelsea says:

    A MEETUP! Please? 🙂

  74. Laura says:

    It’s definitely an app: ”keep track of workouts and cheap eats”

  75. Emma says:

    You should try the Yogi Teas. They are the best I have ever tasted.

    And if I should guess
    A community? I don’t know but I wait and see, actually I will write it down in my calender, hah just for fun.. But I look forward to see what it is.

  76. mandy says:

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE AN IPAD APP!!!!!!

  77. Maja says:

    A forum! Oh, with maybe some extra special recipes… Or like a workout tracking app? IDK but it’s gotta be awesome!

  78. Bridget says:

    An App??!!!!????!!!???!!!!!???

  79. julia says:

    I have the EXACT same glass kettle and it’s amazing! I discovered the popularity and convenience of electric kettles while living in Ireland. Everyone there has them for making a quick cup of tea all day. So smart!

  80. Ida Nygaard says:

    Please let it be an app!

  81. Sam says:

    It is the community forum, perhaps?

  82. Laycee says:

    I hope it’s an app!!! If it is, please, please, please be available in the Google Play store! I can’t wait!! <3

  83. Bella says:

    AN APP!!?! That would literally be amazing. imagine having all the workouts on your phone plus so much more! sounds like heaven to me 🙂

  84. anne says:

    YAY the Bolgilates App!!!! WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!! so super excited!!!

  85. meghan says:

    its the app. its the app. omg. its the app. omg omg omg omg omg omg
    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

  86. Ashley says:

    POPster heaven?! And we are all getting rocking bodies when we get there. Sweet!

    Just kidding. From everyone’s comments I am pretty sure it’s an app! But whatever it is I am super excited!

  87. Joanie says:

    Is it the app?! :O I hope it is! 😀

  88. Brooke says:

    If its an app I think I’m going to die of excitement!;D

  89. MMF says:

    If it’s the app, I do really want it to be available for Android devices too!!! 🙂

  90. Claire says:

    Ok sooooo excited for the surprise! I think it’s either the app or the community. either way, YAYYYYYYYYYY popsters unite!

  91. Stephy says:

    OMG!! Blogilates APP??? I am already dreaming about it!! 😀

  92. Maria says:

    Yaaay it seems like the community is finally going to be launched! So excited ^^

  93. Bridgette says:

    Sounds like a cookbook!!❤ Lol

  94. Nikki says:

    My birthday is August 15th & if your surprise is a Blogilates App. then I am getting the BEST BELATED BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!! I can’t wait!!

  95. Nana says:

    I’ve never tried macarons but they look so yummi *O*
    Anyway… about the surprise…. is it the BLOGILATES APP?! >.<
    I hope so.. I'd really love it! 🙂
    I love tea too!! My fave is green tea, but now I want to try this apricot and vanilla crème one =D
    XXX

  96. amanda o. says:

    app!!! wheeeeee!

  97. Young says:

    BLOGILATES APP???

  98. Kate says:

    SQUEEE!!! I’m sooo hoping its an app! I can’t wait if it is <3

  99. Gail says:

    Sounds like an App to me!! woop!

  100. Bekah says:

    Blogilates COMMUNITY!!!! 😀

    1. Faye says:

      Yes, community all the way!!

  101. Dani says:

    I am really hoping that its an app. Would loooove it!!! I had to stop doing blogilates because of my summer schedule. I was constantly traveling and could only squeeze in a few workouts. I used to be so religious about doing the monthly calenders too. Started back last week on the beginner calender so I wouldn’t die that first week. Really sad I missed that PopHIIT month (Okay, no not really). 🙂 Thanks Cassy for all you do!

  102. Amy says:

    Sounds great !
    I think we need more Before & After stories ! They’re my FAVE ! x

  103. Aishy says:

    Hey ! I have a really important question. How do i avoid straining my neck when im doing crunches ? i do hold my neck but it still hurts whenever i do crunches- any tips!!!!!

  104. Emily yap says:

    BLOGILATES APP!!!!!!

  105. Skye says:

    It has to be either an app or a forum OR better yet an APP with a forum……

  106. Léa says:

    I am absolutely excited about the app. (because that’s what it sounds like) I can’t wait to be able to be even more in the community! Thank you Cassey, you rock. 🙂

  107. Meit says:

    I’m so so so hoping that it’s THE APP! It’s going to make my life so much easier, i.e harder to cheat 😉 Bring it on!

  108. Michelle says:

    Sounds like an app to me! 🙂

  109. Taylor says:

    Whatever it us, I’m totally excited about it!!!! You rock Cassey!

  110. Jordan says:

    could it potentially be…. THE APP?? the one you were designing a way back?? maybe?? possibly? please let it be!!!

  111. Sithembile says:

    App I hope 🙂

  112. Chelsea says:

    Yaaaay! I hope it’s an app!

  113. Amy says:

    Is it the Blogilates community on here you were talking about last year? I actually wanted to ask about it!!
    I love teas! All kinds! Coffee too but tea brings me back to when I was young. My grandmother used to make tea for us all the time!

  114. Claudia says:

    It´s the Blogilates app with a community forum in it 😀
    I CAN’T WAIT!!

  115. Those macaroons looked amazing – especially the purple one. Sugar for breakfast, anyone? 😉 (I’m kidding)

  116. Jenny says:

    I hope it’s going to be an app…and i really hope, that it will be abailable in Germany also…because I LOVE WHAT YOU DO!!!

  117. Lucy says:

    If it’s an app (THANK YOU THAT IS AMAZING!!!) pleasepleaseplease make it available on Android!
    It’s about time there was a good Fitness app – where you can take pictures of your food, record your workouts and watch videos – i usually watch your videos when I am at the gym, and when I am low on motivation I will stick on one where you talk (like the clean eating one) as it helps motivate me sooooo much! x

  118. Manli says:

    I THINK IT’S THE BLOGILATES APP!!!!!!

  119. sarah hamley says:

    I hope its an APP!!!!

  120. Eve says:

    It’s probably a community page or an app with it! I’m really excited if she will finally launch a community for all of us to enjoy and share our goals!

  121. monisha says:

    This is going to sound weird but if its an app my life will be complete! This will be so helpful!!!

  122. Robyn says:

    Even if it’s not an app I’m pretty sure whatever it is, is going to be awesome!

  123. Jacinthia says:

    Whatever it is I hope it’s available outside the US. I live in Singapore and chance upon this awesome site 3 months ago and have been in love with it since! Can’t wait!

  124. Eliana says:

    Sounds like an app 🙂 that’s awesome! 😀

    Cassey! Did you Asian parents ever tell you not to eat ice cream before your period? I know you don’t get cramps but from my experience ice cream tends to make periods more painful–cause I’m sure you know the Chinese “hot” and “cold” foods right? that women’s bodies get “cold” during their period so we’re supposed to have lots of “hot” foods, and avoid “cold” foods. Hopefully you know what I mean 🙂

    I guess this comment could include what’s happening in my POP Pilates journey right now. I’m on week four of the beginner’s calendar!!!!!!!!!! Seriously I love that I’ve stuck it out for so long, but gosh it doesn’t feel that long! The workouts typically have me sweating and gasping and burning, but you make it all better (brainwashing as you put it). More and more I love healthy foods just for being healthy and I feel like my body-mind connection is getting stronger. Finally, I know what I want on my vision board; I just need to do it! Haha you make life so lively; THANK YOU!<3

    1. Sherry says:

      I totally can relate! I find that if i eat or drink ‘cold” stuff a week or so prior to my period, my cramps are really painful! and if i avoid the cold stuff then i barely get cramps! Definitely recommend popsters to try this especially if they get really bad cramps.

  125. Zuzanna says:

    If it is an app my life is complete now!

  126. Cindy says:

    I wonder what’s in store for August 28. Hmmm… I bet that would be the blogilates app or a social community (like forum) for popsters!

  127. Minah says:

    Please please please, if its an app make it available for Samsung Galaxy note2. 😀

  128. Vicky says:

    I hope it’s the APP, if it is Cassey I don’t mind paying! You deserve it 🙂

  129. Vanessa says:

    It must be the Blogilates app!! OH MY HOLY GOD CASSEY YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW INSANELY GREAT THIS IS GONNA BE!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1. Sarah says:

      +1, I’m so excited !! This is the perfect present to start the school year right !! Thank you Cassey !

  130. Katie says:

    if it’s a blogilates app then I just need an iphone, pronto. perfect excuse 😉

  131. Natascha says:

    Omg, i’m so excited! 😀

  132. Bri says:

    CASSEY! Please make your next tour to HAWAII for a workshop! I know that you would love it here and I have so many friends that subscribed to Blogilates and love it! <3 It's the reason I get up in the morning.

  133. Lisa says:

    APP for smartphone!!!! it would be great. if it’s an app, I hope will be also for Android 🙂

  134. Kelly says:

    It must be a Blogilates app!!

  135. Juliana says:

    I have a feeling that it’s an online class?!

  136. Mayasmita says:

    blogilates apps perhaps? *wishing*

  137. Nives says:

    oh my goddd is it an app? i really hope it is!! i’m so happy for you cassey and thanks for everything! <3

  138. Euchelon says:

    OMG!!! It’s the effinggg BLOGILATES APP!!!! ^^ Can’t wait!

  139. Anna says:

    Sounds like its going to be a community page type thing! Like a facebook but just for popsters?

    I liked hearinga bout all your favorite things btw 🙂 I personally don’t like ‘Yolo’ smelling teas. The taste is such a let down after amazing smell! haha, but thats just me.
    <3

  140. jella says:

    a forum!

  141. Suji says:

    blogilates app!!

  142. Sarah says:

    Soooooo excited for this!!

  143. Claudia says:

    I’m guessing the community will be up on the 28th? 🙂

  144. hannah says:

    i’m hoping it’s an app to keep us on track on the go, would be perfect 🙂

    1. sinn7 says:

      I think you nailed it!