Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Will you be mine?

I love my newfound running group. It's not a secret. At least among us. I mean, I don't spend every step of a 12-mile slush fest professing my undying admiration and appreciation.

But maybe I should. Or at least show them that I care. A little bit. And there's no better time than Valentine's Day!

While I typically loathe Valentine's Day, mostly because I want to throat-punch Jane Seymour upon seeing another heart necklace commercial, I was inspired by the holiday to create some fun best running friend sentiments - perfect to hand out at the group run this weekend as L.A. Marathon girl tackles 21 miles.

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"I always NUUN you were the one." Yes, my friends, that is a valentine filled with love and electrolytes.

Disclosure: These Valentine's were just for fun, because I like silly puns, and in no way related to my ambassadorship.

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I made a jpeg on PicMonkey, leaving a space for a single-serve Nuun packet. I uploaded the file, had it printed as a photo at Walgreen's and picked up the Nuun there, as well. For about 50 cents a card, I have some pretty rad - and useful - gifts for my crew.

Other Valentine ideas for BRFs:

Your stride is ELECTRO-fying. It's the same concept as the cards I made, using a single-serve Nuun tab. This time, the word play is on electrolytes.

We go together like ... Put those words on a card or handwritten note and attach Peanut Butter and Jet Blackberry Gus to it for a play on PB&J.

Bottled up. Whether you tuck it inside or attach with ribbon around the neck, write a note that says, "I can't keep it bottled up any longer - I love running with you," and pair it with a handheld (this one is super cute) or other water bottle.

Won't Chew Be Mine? Attach the sentiment to a pack of Chomps, which is what my friends bring on the long runs. The strawberry are my personal fave.

And for a more personal idea ...

Let's stick together. There's a few options with this - a stick or Tiger Tail massager or a stick of deodorant or Body Glide.

After all, nothing says I love you like giving a gift that says, "I'm thinking about your nipples."

11 comments:

  1. you are so creative! Love everything about this!

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  2. Buah ha ha ha! These crack me up!!! And yeah, that heart necklace is ugly, anyway ;)

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    1. Thanks! I am so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like the necklace.

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  3. so awesome! i wish i had running friends here to share these with - how fun!

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  4. Love this and love running blog friends. I want to punch those Kay commercials too Ughh, who gets engaged in a jewelry store? No offense to all those who have :)

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  5. Very cute! My running group turned into my friends. I love them.

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  6. These are so cute and witty! But then, I wouldn't expect anything less from you. LA girl will love this card! Looks like you might be running this weekend in some decent weather for a change.

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  7. The open heart necklace is ugly! The creativity here is fabulous! Can you do something with Honey Stinger?

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  8. I love all the puns! And I too hate that Jane Seymore necklace. I think it looks like a swan.

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