Friday Finds: Be ‘Appy and Healthy, Bloghop #Giveaway + More!

greatist twitterGreatist is back with its top 65 Health and Fitness Apps of 2014. How did they pick? They “scoured every app market for standouts that were pushing the boundaries of health and fitness, and sought to cover an array of interests and goals.” They took popularity into consideration but placed most of the focus for each app on these criteria: Is it highly rated? Does it offer something totally unique? Is it user-friendly? Is it reliable and not buggy? Can it continue to grow and innovate? Some of these apps have made it onto their yearly list in the past.

The categories are: Fitness and Strength, Intervals and Circuit Training, Running and Cardio, Cycling, Weight Management, Diet and Nutrition, Mind and Brain, Zen and Mindfulness, Overall Health, Social Good and Innovation.

Here is how they stack up:

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And 16 have been reviewed at Erica Finds! Source Greatist

I have reviewed 16 of 65 in the past two years. Looks like I have a lot of work to do! Some of my new faves did not make the cut. They say to leave a comment on the post. I will do just that. I will try to profile some of the ones I have missed – especially in the “Mind and Brain” and “Zen and Mindfulness” categories!

Take a look at the list and let me know what you think. Do they have your faves?

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I participated in a bunch of Runaway Bridal Planner’s health and fitness bloghops and when I saw another one, I signed right up! In celebration of summer, she is hosting the “Heat it Up Health & Fitness Giveaway Bloghop.” We are finally warming up here in Chicago, so I am IN!

In case you are not familiar with it, a bloghop is a set of blog posts by different bloggers that are linked together. In this case, each blog hosts a unique giveaway and provides links to other blogs with like-minded giveaways running for the same time period. Blog readers who come to one blog on the list can see links to all of the others and can click to “hop” on over to the next blog.

There are over a dozen great bloggers participating! The giveaways run from June 20th to June 29th. Check out my post and then use the links at the bottom of the post to see what else you can win! My giveaway includes prizes from I <3 to Run, Bottlebark and BANDI.

Summer is here! Enter to win some goodies to help you make the most of it!


It’s Friday so here are the deals* 😉 

  • Check out Anthropologie’s tag sale with prices up to 50% off
  • Get 40% off your first Taste Trunk subscription box.
  • Get an extra 20% off Living Social deals with code SUMMERSTART plus 6% plus an extra $5 cash back from ebates.
  • Find Subscription Boxes has some AWESOME coupons on great subscription boxes.
  • Get 20% off at Living Social (up to $20) with the code SUMMERSTART and 6% cash back plus $5 bonus if you start with ebates.
  • Get a free tank with every pair of shorts at Janji this weekend only. Specify your tank size in the comments! Ends 6/22.
  • Pay $5 for $25 at Finds’ fave Healthy Surprise and other great deals from Ethical Deal Chicago.
  • Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time. Start with Active Junky to get an additional 8% cash back. See many more offers at Active Junky.

  • Gilt City has great deals in Chicago, NYC, LA and more. Start with ebates for additional cash back. Companion site GILT has great men’s, women’s and kids’ deals at awesome prices, too. It’s not too late for Father’s Day shopping!
  • Get 50% off your first outfit at FableticsI LOVE mine!
  • Save 40% on awesome portable coconut water products from Cocogo with code ERICAFINDS.

That’s all I have for now! What is everyone up to for the weekend? 

PS. Don’t forget my 3 active giveaways!

*Please note: This post contains some affiliate/referral links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Some are just good deals I found and shared. Either way, you win!