Before I jump into the favorites, I have to say how much fun it is to have received some great questions from you already! If you missed that post, you can head here to fill out the form & ask me anything 🙂 Next week I’ll record a video answering the first one – and it might be yours! Woot! And I’ve gotten some that are so great that they might turn into webinars with Dan King & Fistbump Media – all because YOU decided to ask, and we’re going to answer!
On to the favorites! {affiliate links included}
Read
Scary Close by Donald Miller – I only made it a full page into this book when I started underlining. “The writing life is only romantic on paper.” And that, from a chapter called “The Distracting Noise of Insecurity.” I’m not sure a book has ever come into my possession at more perfect time, as God is calling me face some insecurities and maybe pursue a project I am immensely unqualified to do. This isn’t a book about writing, but a book that chronicles Miller’s journey through relationships until he ultimately decides to simply be himself. And in these circles I travel of writers and speakers and artists it’s easy to be someone you’re not – but pretty scary to choose to be exactly who God made you, whatever the cost. You keep reading the rest of my favorites list, I’m going to keep reading this book 😉
Watch
Ok this isn’t a workout I would ever do, but I can’t stop laughing at these guys trying it.
Wear
I’m living in my IF:Gathering shirt. It’s so soft and comfy and perfect.
These socks from Mitscoot are amazing! So soft and perfect for these ridiculously chilly days we’ve been having. Head here to read more about what they do and order yourself a pair – you won’t be disappointed!
I mentioned last week that I’d placed an order to try Wantable, the “fitness gear” version of Stitch Fix. It arrived this week and I thought I’d do a little “reveal” video for you. Y’all. I’m so sorry that it’s fuzzy and I have no idea where to hold things. Anyway, keep reading below the video to see photos and find out what I kept.
So there you have it! I tried on everything (not on video, you’re welcome) and listen. Those shorts? I can’t even. There are no words for how wrong they are on me. I also sent back everything but the cute purple/green top because even though the prices were great (the top I kept was $39) and they hit the sizes right on, I don’t need an entire wardrobe right now. Maybe because I just hit up this 70% off sale at Zumba. {{Ahem}} Anyway, if you want to try Wantable, you can do that here.
Listen
I’m loving Christa Wells’ new Covers EP – her voice is so fabulous.
This year for the (in)courage Bloom book club there is an easy way to listen to the MP3 audio for each session if you don’t have time to watch the video. It’s a book club on-the-go! Woot! You can watch the reveal video or listen to the first podcast-ish audio file here.
Ok, so that’s the wrap up for the week! Not a lot on the “watch” list this week, so if you have any favorites you think I need to know about, send ’em my way in the comments 🙂 Also, let me know – do you like the videos? Do you like it better when I just give you a list with links? I’m all ears!
Amy says
I love the new blog design and your new picture is just beautiful !!! Whatable looks very interesting but if I buy work-out clothes then someone may expect me to wear them you know to .. uhm … like actually workout. 😉 Hope you have a happy weekend !!!
staceythacker says
Spending my Friday night watching your adorable video and looking at your darn cute blog. Love it all. Miss you!
Crystal says
Miss you, too!
Katie Matzenbacher says
Crystal – I’ve wanted to order some Mitscoots socks for a while now, and finally did it based on your recommendation! Can’t wait to get them in the mail. 🙂
Crystal says
Ooh which ones did you get? They come super fast, by the way – I’m wearing mine right now because it’s nearly zero degrees outside!
Mel says
Aw, it makes me so happy to “see” you this morning. 🙂 I think Wantable looks intriguing, but I’m kind of like you…I shop at Target for pretty much everything. Maybe I’ll give it a try for fun, though. Happy weekend, friend! (((hugs))) (P.S. Your new pic is absolutely stunning. So beautiful!)
Crystal says
It was definitely fun to try! I think if I have some specific fitness needs I would definitely do it again – the quality was great 🙂