A peek at everything I loved in August 2024!

FOOD

My chickpea pasta salad. A repeat, but I can’t even tell you how many times I have made it this summer. Many, many times! It’s a family favorite and always a hit. Also very customizable!

Chocolate covered pistachios. I found these at costco and was in heaven. Pistachios AND milk chocolate? Hello, I’m in heaven.

Popcorn bar. This isn’t something specific, but more an idea. My kids have been LOVING this for movie nights. A big bowl of popcorn surroounded by add-ins, like nuts, salty snacks (cheese crackers, snap pea crisps), gummy candy and chocolate. So fun! P.S. mix those pistachios above with popcorn too!

HOME

Hulken bags. I cannot get enough of these bags, but especially this time of year with school supplies! They are the best way to drag everything we need into school. These also make such a great gift! They roll so easily that the kids can take them places too.

E. Frances little notes. I just discovered these and I am OBSESSED. I don’t even want to tell you how many I ordered. If you’re a stationary lover, these are a dream. I ordered a bunch for gifts too. All of the rest of the stuff is incredible too!

Amazon lazy susan. This is the BEST lazy susan I have bought. It’s melamine, the sections are removable (so 2 bowls in 1!), it spins so smoothly and it’s pretty enough for any holiday. Oh, it also HAS A LID!!! Best thing ever. I’ve taken it to parties already and have used it for after school snacks. Love.

Rifle paper Halloween platter. I am in LOVE with this rifle paper melamine halloween line! I know it’s early, but in my experience, this stuff always sells out by September or October! I got this, the bowl, plates and towel at the start of August. They are SO cute. If you love to celebrate these holidays for weeks with your kids, they are a must! Everything melamine is an instant win for me.

BEAUTY

Afternoon delight perfume. I can’t get enough of this perfume. I love it so much. Warm and delicious but not cloyingly sweet.

REFY lip gloss in blush. Loving this gloss almost as much as my laneige. The slight tint is so so pretty and flattering.

Pillow Talk Fair lipstick. I have never been able to get on the pillow talk bandwagon – I’m too cool toned and it looks too brown/warm on me. But!! This pillow talk fair shade is SO GOOD for my skin tone. It reminds me a lot of MAC creme cup which is probably my all-time favorite pink.

FASHION

Racerback midi dress. In.love.with.this!!! You know those tank tops I couldn’t stop talking about at the start of the summer? This is like that, but in dress form. Super comfortable too!

Cuyana La Toquillera hat. This has been my savior all summer. I never go in the sun (or basically, outside) without a hat, but I hate regular hats because they make me so hot. I always wear visors, but this find was truly my favorite all summer. The band is so easy and lightweight and it provides more coverage than a visor. It’s really comfortable!

Mini zip pouch. Another cuyana find. In my larger totes, it’s a mess of pouches. I mean, a good mess. I have everything pretty organized and separate in pouches. I grabbed one of these and it’s just as great as you’d thing – that super soft cuyana leather is just so good. I got the deep ocean color. I want all of their items in that gorgeous shade!

MEDIA

The God Of The Woods. Definitely my favorite of the month. I was sucked into this book instantly!

Lainey Wilson Whirlwind album. I love every song on this new album! Have been listening constantly.

Criminal podcast. Okay, still in my true crime era. Loving this one all month!

KIDS

GoBe snack spinner. I also really love the lunchbox, but it is too long to fit in my kids current school lunchboxes!

Kid’s Halloween mug set. Like the rifle paper tray above, I was so excited to find these for the kids. They’ve already been using them (just to even drink water, haha) and I don’t mind, they are so cute!

Animal magnets. I actually got these for the kids for their lockers and they love them – but Jordan adores them too! They are fun magnets to have for kids.

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A peek at everything I loved in July 2024!

FOOD

American spoon maple granola. This is not new to me and I always talk about it when coming home from vacation since I stock up. It is SUCH a delicious granola. I’ve made a copycat which is pretty good too but the american spoon version is fabulous.

Esti hummus. This is my new favorite store bought hummus. It’s so creamy and smooth! The flavors are unreal. I love it so much.

My chickpea pasta salad. I have made this almost every single week this summer!!

HOME

Trigger point massage balls. I use these EVERY SINGLE DAY. I’ve always had horrible tension in my upper back and neck – these are incredible at rolling out the tension. I can’t live without them.

Turkish beach towel set. I’ve had Turkish towels for years but always having one of these on hand with the kids is wonderful because it folds up so thinly, and dries so quickly! They barely take up any space but are bigger than a regular beach towel.

Breville touch espresso machine. Okay. This is insane but I ADORE it. I can’t believe I waited so long to get it. It is making my day, everyday. I’ve also got lots of delicious local coffee to use.

Silicone case for airpods max. I love my airpods max so much – it took awhile to get used to them but now I love them. These silicone covers are great, especially if you sweat because it covers the headphones! The silicone also feels so silky smooth. I love it.

BEAUTY

Kopari hydrating body wash. I’ve fallen in love with all things kopari this year. I swear by this oil and now am loving this body wash too. The pump is everything and the container is huge too.

Tower 28 daily rescue spray. This is saving my face and skin. I know you can find hypochlorous acid in larger bottles, but I actually love these smaller ones! They are so easy to throw in my bag and take wherever. I use them for the kids too.

Fenty Instant warmth bronzer. This has actually pushed out my favorite gucci bronzer. It looks so natural and is super smooth.

FASHION

Elan cover up maxi dress. I’ve had a few of these over the years and just love them. They are such great cover ups – so billowy and summery. My favorite of all time remain the 9seed coverups, but these are much more affordable and not as delicate! Best for the beach.

Longchamp cosmetic pouch. I’ve mentioned this a million times now. It’s the perfect size (and I have the largest iphone) + easy to grab!

Spanx air essentials maxi dress. Spanx can do no wrong in my eyes. I am obsessed with this dress!! Def can wear it into fall too.

MEDIA

Jackpot Summer. I loved this book so much this month! It was super cute and heartwarming.

Breakfast in a Nancy Meyers kitchen playlist. It never ever gets old.

KIDS

Back of seat car organizer. We can’t live without these when we travel. They are everything! And keep me from being a constant flight attendant.

Baseball sunglasses. Max and Emilia have these and loved for baseball earlier this year and now for running. They stay on their faces so well.

Magnetic alphabet puzzle. All 3 of my kids love these. They are such a great thing to keep in the car or take to a restaurant to entertain little ones!

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Oh how I love this day!!

Every year I share my favorites from the Nordstrom anniversary sale and after asking if you wanted to see them this year, I was super excited to share them again! I don’t worry about trendy or crazy new items in the sale – I love it for classic basics and there are things I’ve had forever that are at a great price. You’ve probably read about many of these below in my favorites post each month! That’s one of the reasons I like to post this… to share some of those things I’ve used and loved over the last year. I linked some of the things over on LTK if you’re a frequent user of the app too.

This year, the sale has SO many good things. I think it’s the best it has been in years. Multiple pieces I love (spanx air essentials, varley, longchamp, etc). Things I’ve had for years and use daily or weekly.

I usually have a love/hate relationship with this sale because it’s a lot of the same things every year. The only reason that’s good, is because I have had some of these things for years, gift many of them and can successfully review them! This year, I’m mostly sharing below the things that I have and adore, a few things I’m getting and others I’ve seen in person. There are many things in the sale that I’ve had for five plus years and they are my go-to items. There are only a handful of things below that I don’t have and want to purchase myself- I think 5 or 6 items this year. I go into detail about each item below.

P.S. this is in no way sponsored and I’m not affiliated with Nordstrom at all, but there are general affiliate links below! It’s just like my monthly favorites posts… I don’t accept any free fashion/beauty products nor do I ever do sponsored posts for fashion and beauty. This is just something I love to share every year because it’s fun for me, and I want to hear from you. Below I’m sharing my favorite clothing items, shoes, bags, things for babies and kids in general, some home products and all the beauty things I think are worth it. Once Eddie shops it (he always gets some denim + work clothes!) I may add in some of his favorites if you want. I’ll also come back and update this post as the weeks go on! And I’ll give a few details about some of my favorite things.

CLOTHING

Moonlight pants pajamas. I have worn these for years and they are by far the best. I get every iteration of them.

Moonlight shorts pajamas. The same, but shorts for summer! Necessary.

Satin button up shirt. I can’t get over this color and how beautiful it looks. Pretty sure I wore a satin shirt in my 3rd grade school pic.

Rails long sleeve dress. I always get a Rails dress during the sale. Love them!

Sweaty betty racerback dress. I bought one of these last year and it’s fabulous. This color is so so good.

Zella racerback dress. Very tempted to try the zella version too.

Spanx air essentials crew neck. I couldn’t believe this was in the sale. I have eight of these. I LIVE IN THEM. So silky and comfy.

Nike crew neck. This is another huge huge huge fave of mine. I have many colors and it’s super cozy and cute.

Varley half zip. Varley has my heart. So excited this piece is in the sale!! I love the cream shade.

Cashmere blend hoodie. I also love this! Super casual but nice at the same time.

Spanx skort. I don’t have this and it’s on my list. I love everything spanx does when it comes to clothing.

Zella live in leggings. Some of the best leggings ever.

Zella pocket joggers. I also LOVE the joggers. They are incredibly comfortable.

Zella wide leg pants. Definitely trying these too!! Hoping they aren’t too long.

Spanx faux leather leggings. An oldie but goodie. Everyone needs a pair of these!

Spanx ponte pants. These were my staple black pants in the fall and winter. Got tons of complements on them.

Spanx yoga pants. Loving the look of these.

Joes’s wide leg jeans. I got a pair of these last summer and love them.

Nike tech fleece zip up. Have had this for years. It’s fitted and looks elevated.

Halogen longline cardigan. I always have a version of this. I wear it constantly!

Vince cashmere cardigan. And this one too!

Rails star sweatshirt. Another excellent sweatshirt. They always have new colors and designs of this. It’s very cute!

Allsaints mock neck sweater. I get a version of this sweater every year and live in it.

Cole Haan packable rain jacket. Very much loving how chic this rain coat is.

Reiss wool blend coat. This is STUNNING. It’s the main coat I want in the sale.

Save the Duck reversible jacket. I have two long vests by this brand and they are one of the best purchases I’ve made. The quality is superb.

Faux leather puffer vest. I am a vest freak. The limit does not exist.

Faux leather crop vest. Same! And black!

Faux fur hooded vest. I love faux fur… and a vest. Always.

Denim puffer vest. Two words I can’t pass up: denim + vest. Getting it.

Barefoot dreams robe. Everyone must have one.

Stance socks. Some of the best socks ever.

SHOES

Olukai shearling slippers. This is huge. These are my slippers!! I have gone through many pairs and adore them. Excellent support!

Allsaints chelsea boot. Allsaints makes some of my favorite boots every year.

Vionic wedge chelsea boot. Vionic shoes get me since I’m old now. I love the support. And they’re cute!

Blondo waterproof bootie. I love blondo booties for my area because they are waterproof!

Blondo waterproof suede bootie. And a suede version.

Nike Air Max 270 sneakers. Some of my favorite sneakers ever.

Nike Air Max 90 sneakers. I am grabbing these! They look perfect for fall.

Nike Free metcon 5 sneakers. Also love the way these look. Can you tell I’m a sneaker freak? I have the purple shade of these.

New Balance 327 sneakers. I have many pairs of these and adore them. They look SO good on.

On cloudmonster sneakers. Excellent for running and working out. I use these for work everyday!

On cloudnova sneakers. This was my first On love. I love how these look on the foot.

On cloud 5 coast sneakers. One of my favorite easy slip on sneakers. Not to work out, but just lifestyle sneakers.

ACCESSORIES

Longchamp large tote. I’ve used one of these to travel for years. It’s so lightweight and folds up into nothing.

Longchamp expandable tote. I have the expandable one too!

Longchamp small crossbody. And this is #1 on my list. LOVE the black.

Longchamp cosmetics case. I also love this little pouch to stash in my larger totes.

Kate Spade mini tote. This black one looks so much like a louis vuitton version!

Straw box clutch. Very cute and finally something for summer!

Allsaints crossbody half moon.

Allsaints crossbody camera bag. I have this is three colors from sales over the years. It’s the best classic bag, especially for fall!

Zella travel backpack. I want to try this. I need backpacks so I’m hands free with the kids.

Dagne Dover large duffle. One of my favorite travel bags!

Dagne Dover toiletry bag. And this! I have a few and use them for everything. I’ve gifted these too!

Tumi carry on luggage. I bought Eddie Tumi luggage for his 40th birthday and it’s going strong a decade later. Incredible.

Beis carry on luggage. But I also bought Max a Beis suitcase two years ago and it’s been great so far.

Le Specs airheart sunglasses. My go-to sunglasses for the last almost-decade. Favorites!

Isabel Marant sunglasses. I’m also loving these aviator ones.

Cubic zirconia studs. I love these and have had them for years. Show stoppers.

Chunky pave hoop earrings. Also very cute.

Kendra Scott drop earrings. Such a pretty pink.

Huggie hoop earrings. These are always a classic.

Stevie drop earrings.Loving these ones!!

Beaded stretch bracelet. The colors!!

Diamond crossover ring. This is so dainty and delicate.

Gold heart duo necklace. This is one of the super nice pieces I’m looking at. I love color.

Michelle sport watch. I got this in the sale five years ago and love that it’s a sportier version of a michele watch.

BEAUTY

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. The rich cream changed my skin life. It’s pricey and I always stock up during a sale.

Elemis jumbo cleansing balm. A great makeup remover that makes your skin feel amazing.

Elemis resurfacing facial wash. This my shower face wash. It’s excellent.

Good Genes jumbo. I have used this forever and love it.

Kopari moisture set. Use this constantly! Oil + cream after every shower. I love how light this scent is.

Osea Discovery set. I use the cream, oil and balm almost every day.

Osea anti-aging balm. I LOVE this. It feels like serum on the skin – unlike anything I’ve tried.

First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream. Some of my favorite heavy duty cream.

Dr Dennis Gross LED mask. I have one of these from the sephora sale years ago. Is it a gimmick? I don’t know. But it’s relaxing!

Dr Dennis Gross peel pads. Couldn’t live without these. I use them 2-3 times a week.

Bumble and Bumble shampoo. Another huge one for me. This is my shampoo!! I’m getting doubles.

Bumble and Bumble conditioner. Same as above. Have used it for years.

Oribe Gold Lust shampoo set. I also love this shampoo once a week. It’s more of a splurge and smells amazing.

Simplehuman rechargable mirror. This is the makeup mirror I use in my bathroom.

T3 flat iron. This is my flatiron!

T3 long barrel curling iron. And my curling iron…

T3 blow dry brush. I do not have this, but want to get it.

Dry Bar hot rollers. Huge hot roller girl. I need a new set!

Tangle teaser brush set. Best brushes for Emilia’s hair.

Oribe dry texture spray. This spray is excellent. Holds without being crispy.

Slip king pillowcase set. I can’t sleep without a silk pillowcase. Emilia does too, and it keeps her hair from being tangled!

YSL lip oil stick kit. I have two of these and they are some of the best lip products.

Westman Atelier highlight stick duo. I love these highlighter sticks.

Westman Atelier summer bronze duo. And the bronze!

Laura Mercier caviar eye stick set. I use these daily! As eyeshadow and liner.

Fresh lip set. Definitely a favorite.

Good Girl perfume set. One of my favorite perfumes of all time.

Tom Ford cherries blend. Also love two of these cherry scents!

Supergoop Unseen sunscreen set. This works so well under makeup. Also love the stick.

Supergoop Play sunscreen set. The jumbo sunscreen I love so much is here!! I buy this every spring and we keep it right by the door.

Coola sunscreen duo. This is my favorite spray that I reserve just for me.

Coola SPF lip balm. And excellent balm too.

St Tropez Self Tanner. I’ve used this self tanner for 15 years. I love it.

Sigma brush set. Best makeup brushes ever!

HOME

Wood serving bowl. Getting this in both colors. I use bowls like this constantly.

Marble lazy susan. Loving this for entertaining.

Marble utensil crock. And this!

Marble salt cellar. This too for my kosher salt.

Le Creuset Braizer. One of my favorite pieces to cook with. Excellent price!

Le Creuset cast iron grill. I also love their grill pan for indoors.

Staub baking dish set. These – especially the small – is a great set. I’ve gifted this many times!

Staub cocotte set. I love these for soups, desserts, every ice cream.

Nonstick frying pan set.

Nonstick roasting pan set. Love this black and gold roasting pan.

Nonstick saucier pan. I’m getting this pan. What a fabulous size!

Carving board with juice well. This is a lifesaver for me during the holidays.

Nonstick griddle. I have one of these and we use it all the time.

Barefoot dreams throw blanket. Best gift ever. I gift multiples of these every year! I love giving these to our teachers too.

Dyson cordless vacuum. I need a new cordless vac for the kitchen. I’m ready to take the plunge.

Boll & Branch sheets. These are our favorite sheets! We have one on backup at all times.

Acrylic jewelry organizer. I’m loving this and want it!

Travel sunglasses roll. Also excellent for vacation.

KIDS

Doona car seat. This is my #1 baby purchase. It was absolutely wonderful and we used it until Jordan turned two!

Veer wagon bundle. We’ve had the Veer for four years now and it’s fabulous. Definitely an investment and we get so much use out of it.

Baby Bjorn bouncer. Couldn’t live without this for all of my kids! I’ve also gifted many of these.

Uppa Baby Vista stroller. This is the stroller I used as a double with Max and Emilia. It also works as a single – I gave it to my brother and SIL for their baby and it’s excellent. We all adore this one.

Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. Best high chair ever!

Nike Air Max 270 sneakers. Some of my favorite Nikes!

Hunter rain boots. We do the hunter boots for summer. They are lighter and easier in the hot weather with rain.

Ugg scuff slippers. Emilia loves her slippers!

Nike fleece joggers. Max loves these.

Nike athletic shorts. And these shorts!

Under Armour soft shell jacket. I’m also grabbing him this jacket.

Stance socks. More socks we love.

Adidas crew socks. These specifically are Max’s favorite socks.

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A peek at everything I loved in June 2024!

FOOD

Salt and vinegar pistachios snack packs. Okay so this has been one of my favorites forever – but I didn’t know it came in the snack packs! Love them for grab-and-go snacks.

The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc. I rarely recommend a specific wine, but this is the epitome of summer. It is delicious and has so many hints of melon, grapefruit and berry. It’s been a huge party favorite!

Canada Dry fruit splash cherry ginger ale. Repeat offender because THIS IS SO GOOD. I don’t even love carbonation and soda but this is out of this world. Everyone who has it at our house loves it.

Lavender syrup. I have made my own lavender syrup for years but finally bit the bullet and grabbed this one with the pump. Not only have we been using it for coffee – we’ve been putting it in lemonade! Emilia loves it too.

HOME

Zero gravity chair set. Okay I’m cheating because I’ve only had this for three days. But they surpass my love for most things this month! We literally set them up in the living room to try and fell in love. I didn’t want to move them!! We have them outside now and I can’t get enough.

Boll and Branch waffle blanket. I bought new bedding and have been trying to make our bedroom more “zen” since we moved. I found this on amazon because this brand makes our favorite sheets. Wow – I am blown away by this blanket. It feels amazing. This is going to be one of my go-to house warming gifts for family from now on. It’s awesome.

BEAUTY

YSE Beauty Skin Glow. I’ve been using this for a few months and I adore it. I don’t use it as a primer, and it doesn’t have enough coverage to be my real makeup if I want a full face (or even half a face). But for everyday use, or when I’m just doing skin/lashes/lips, this is perfect. It still shows my skin but adds a very pretty glow. Doesn’t migrate into my eyes either.

Olive and June The Queen Takes Her Tea With Milk polish. I am obsessed with this. It is the BEST neutral shade for my skin tone. It’s like nail concealer. I love it so much and it’s the shade I’ve been looking for my entire life.

Beauty of Joseon relief sun SPF 50+. This is a repeat fave because I LOVE IT. I’ve never been so consistent with my sunscreen. This is the best I’ve ever used on my face and under makeup.

Dior Addict Lip Glow in Lilac. My favorite balm in this lilac shade is everything I’ve ever wanted. A little cool toned, but still pink. Gorgeous, easy to apply and looks like nothing, but better.

FASHION

Amazon sleeveless tank. I’ve raved about this for weeks in my summer fridays post, so it’s only natural it’s a favorite. It’s like a bodysuit, but it’s a tank top.

Larroude Milan Jelly Sandal. This is my new go to flip flop that can be fancy or casual. Perfect for traveling. I love it and want it in every color now! I currently have nude and black.

Athleta Elation Dress. This is my current dress of summer! I’ve loved the athleta presidio dress for years. This is different and so good – almost more like a tennis dress, but can also look slightly dresses up. Super comfortable too.

La Blanca one piece swimsuit. I’ve had this suit for a decade but bought a new blue version. It’s so pretty and comfortable.

Cropped zip up hoody. I didn’t want to buy the lulu version of this, so I tried this amazon one and I love it. I leave one in my car to grab it when going inside cold AC.

MEDIA

Swan Song! How could I not choose Elin’s last Nantucket book for my favorite of the month?! It was always meant to be.

My summer fridays playlist. It’s a good one to have on repeat.

KIDS

Blue Lizard spray sport sunscreen. This has been my go-to for the kids this summer and even they can put it on. Doesn’t get in their eyes and doesn’t sting!

Aquaplay waterbox playset. Jordan and Emilia have been loving this. Think of it as a travel water table! It folds up into this briefcase-like box and we have been taking it to the pool – they will sit for an hour and play with this! We also have the non-travel version and they love that too.

Uno Attack. This is another repeat. One of you suggested this after I mentioned how much we are loving playing Uno every night as a family. We play 10 or 20 games some evenings! This version is not the classic, but it’s super fun!

Ponycycle. We got this for Jordan for his birthday. It is definitely a splurge, but hello #thirdkid and we have every toy. I love that it isn’t motorized – it’s a push bike! He LOVES it. My old kids even love it. It’s a gigantic hit!

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A peek at everything I loved in May 2024!

FOOD

Toom garlic dip. Ohhh my goodness. This is heaven. Use it as a spread, a dip, right off the spoon. I get mine at Costco!

Canada Dry fruit splash cherry ginger ale. This is our new obsession. Eddie and I both love it. We get the zero sugar version and it’s such a fun and delicious warm weather drink! I don’t love soda and carbonation, but every once in a while I crave something like this. And this one hits the spot.

Grillos pickles sandwich makers. Obsessed with pickles. The end.

HOME

Tineco iFloor 3 Breeze vaccuum. Meet the new love of my life! This has changed my life, truly. It cleans my floors like NOTHING else. It is so worth it – I bought a second one – the ONE S5 PRO. I love both equally, the latter’s battery just lasts a little longer for my main floor. I think 4 or 5 of my friends have bought one since seeing it being used on my floors. It’s incredible.

Scout crossbody cooler. This has been my spring activity cooler this year. Not only are the colors amazing, but it’s crossbody! I’m always carrying a million things into baseball and wearing this crossbody is a huge help. It’s lightweight too. Holds a ton!

Firevibe s’mores kit. I bought this for a our patio and everyone is loving it. It fits the best s’mores ingredients and a lot of them. Also comes with s’mores sticks! It’s so pretty too.

Dash mandoline. Best purchase ever. I’ve been using a very old and unsafe mandoline for years! This one has a foolproof safety feature and the slices are paper thin.

Holographic cups. These are super sturdy plastic cups and excellent for a party if you need them. Much much thicker and sturdier than a regular old solo cup. And they are so pretty too.

BEAUTY

Beauty of Joseon relief sun SPF 50+. Current daily sunscreen that I am LOVING. Wow, this is excellent. I use it on its own and also under makeup. The consistency is great, it doesn’t migrate in to my eyes and it doesn’t pill under makeup.

Ouai St Bart’s body mist. I am SO excited this exists. I love this scent so much and have looked for the last few years to see if they had a perfume in this scent. It is fabulous for summer! Smells delicious.

Kopari KP scrub. The texture of this scrub is incredible. It’s so thick and creamy but the exfoliation is like sand – the best feeling ever. I use it multiple times a week in the shower and love it. Also love that it’s a squeeze tube and not a tub.

Elemis Resurfacing Facial pads. I am also loving these. I actually use them in the morning before moisturizer and sunscreen – I swear they are helping my skin so much.

FASHION

Cushionair sandals. Designer inspired, and SO comfortable. I have the faux uggs in this brand so I knew they’d be comfortable. They are memory foam! I actually wore them all day to cook last weekend during a party. Perfect.

Cuyana La Toquillera Hat. Oh my gosh, I LOVE this. The sun protextion is incredible. I love that the top is open like a visor (my head gets so hot and I need a visor over a full cap). It’s so comfortable, it stays on. I have been wearing the heck out of this. So much so, that I’m considering getting a second one.

lululemon pack light pullover. Another thing I’m loving! This is such a lightweight pullover – the fabric is incredible. I also love the banding at the bottom.

MEDIA

This Summer Will Be Different. My favorite read of the month!! Oh man, it is SO good.

Palm Royale. This cast cracked me up. I loved watching this every week!

KIDS

Step 2 Waterfall Wall. Jordan (and even the older two!) live for a water table. We have a regular water table but this wall is such a fun new discovery this year. I put it out on our deck and Jordan is entertained forever!

Plus Plus big blocks. These are another thing that has kept all the kids entertained this season, especially during evening activities. We’re all obsessed with legos and this is a fun twist on them.

UNO attack. The kids are obsessed with uno right now and this is SO fun. We have been having a blast!

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A peek at everything I loved in April 2024!

FOOD

Bubbly Bellini Bliss. I still can’t get enough of this flavor of seltzer. Oh my gosh! It is summer heaven and I love it.

32 ounces of vanilla bean paste. Cue all the heart eyes! This is the best purchase ever. I will never run out.

Thin Mint Bites. I was prepared to be underwhelmed and the exact opposite happened. These taste like tiny mint truffles and they are incredible.

HOME

Tineco iFloor 3 Breeze. This has been life changing. Since moving in the fall I haven’t been able to find anything to successfully clean my floors. I’ve spent a lot and returned a lot. This is INCREDIBLE. It’s so smooth and easy to use too.

Small portable folding table. I got these last year but they have been great to take to baseball practices for Jordan. He can use these for play or eating. They are so compact and light.

Dagne dover tech organizer. Another thing I’ve gone through multiples of – cord organizers. I should have just got this one in the first place. It’s the best!

Neck and shoulder relaxer. I have always held tension in my upper back and neck. This is remedying that super well.

BEAUTY

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Blush. Oh my gosh – this might be my most favorite blush ever. It is a blush/highlighter combo and so gorgeous. My favorite shade is Happy.

Killian Sunkissed Goddess. This may be my new summer scent. It’s as if bronze goddess and soleil de blanc had a baby. SO summery.

Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Gloss. I bought this by accident but it was a gorgeous shade! I tried it and instantly fell in love. Excellent gloss!

FASHION

A New Day Sandals. These are so comfortable, I love the shade for summer and could not beat the price.

Free People Button Up Shirt. I am very dedicated to a denim shirt but this may be my new favorite – ever. I just bought the other colors. It runs huge but it is so soft. A must have!

Pumeiy V Neck T shirts. This brand is my favorite for bodysuits, but now I am loving the t-shirt too. As a note, this looks cropped but I am so short, it is not cropped on me. If you’re tall, it might be too short!

Dagne Dover sunglasses case. One of the best purchases of the year. This case holds 3 pairs of glasses (so I use it for my everyday glasses, then 2 sunglasses) and the color heatwave is amazing. I want the entire line in that color.

MEDIA

Palm Royale. I’m obsessed with this show and can’t get enough. I feel like I’m in a total 60s era.

Just For The Summer. Favorite book of the month, by far. Abby Jimenez can do no wrong!

Til Death Do Us Part podcast. Clearly I’m in my murder podcast era too. I only like the ones about husbands and wives (no kids can be involved. and yes, Eddie thinks I’m nuts) and this one is excellent. I’ve almost exhausted their list. It’s a husband/wife recording and they are so funny – I love them.

KIDS

Divided serving box with handle. This has been my dinner box, mostly for Jordan. I pack it up with snacks/dinner/etc and take it to our evening activities for the older kids. He loves it!

The best bubble machine! We’ve had this for years but I just ordered a new one. Nothing beats this bubble blower!! It puts out so many bubbles at one time. It’s super fun.

Lego sunflowers. Both Max and Emilia are super into legos and adored building these. They each got one and they are so pretty!

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It’s one of the best sales of the year!!

I love sephora sales because I stock up on so many of my usual favorites, as well as try a few new things.

I’m sharing a few items that I have in my cart that are new to me. EVERYTHING else below is something I use and love (or have used and loved) – these are all my personal recommendations. I ramble about them too. They probably come as no surprise considering I’ve talked about almost everything before, but here we are! I’d love to hear what you love so I can build out my wishlist!

I like to get the big items like dyson hair tools at this sale. Also, good skincare, value size shampoo and sunscreen. I also love it to buy perfume during the sale, because you can rarely find that on sale (if ever!) – especially Tom Ford, Jo Malone, Killian, etc. None of this is sponsored, I just loooove talking beauty products with you.

2024 SEPHORA SPRING SALE FAVORITES

I have a few new-to-me things in my cart that I’m excited about! There are some of the things I want to grab:

Sol de Janiero Rio Radiance Body Spray SPF 50.

Sol De Janiero Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Oil.

Sol De Janiero Rio Radiance SPF 50 Lotion.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Overnight Eye.

Laniege Sleep Mask.

Dr Idriss Roll on Serum.

Color Wow Money Mist Leave in Conditioner.

Now, on to my classic favorites that I recommend.

My Skincare Essentials.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. This will always be a repurchase for me. I use it as eye cream, as face cream – it’s incredible. Totally worth it for me.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Pads. I am loving this. They are gentle enough for daily use.

Supergoop Value Size Sunscreen. I buy one of these every summer. It stays in the garage and we have sunscreen every time we step out.

Luna Sleeping Oil.Been a favorite for years!

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. This is incredible under makeup. Such a great primer.

Dermalogica SPF 50 Moisturizer. Also another great facial sunscreen. It’s lighter with no fragrance.

Tan Luxe The Butter. Favorite self tanning cream.

Herbivore Cloud Milk Body Cream. I use this daily and it smells incredible. Light vanilla-ish.

Skin Services Softening Body Lotion. This is a new-to-me lotion and it’s so light and thin, but incredibly moisturizing. I don’t have anything like it!

Sol De Janiero Bum Bum Cream. Classic fave. Will wear it forever.

Sol de Janiero Bom Dia Body Scrub. This scrub smells so delicious. I love using it and how the shower smells after.

Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Peel Pads. I use these a few times a week at night. Swear they work on the texture on my face.

Dr Dennis Gross Facial Steamer. One of my favorite beauty purchases ever!

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip balm. This saves my lips every night.

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm. Every flavor of this is wonderful. So soft and moisturizing.

Kate McLeod The Dry Brush. I use this before every shower!

My Makeup Essentials.

Beauty Blender. I am never without a beauty blender for foundation/bb cream/concealer/etc.

Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer. I don’t like primers but LOVE this. It just evens out the skin and smooths it – I use it on its own or mix with a tinter moisturizer or foundation.

Iconic London Blurring Skin Tint. Also love this!! I’ve been mixing it with the above. Still light coverage, but very natural and nice.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint. I still don’t like heavy foundation on my skin, and this is my current fave if I want a little more coverage. I’ve used this for two years and love how much it evens out my skintone. I’d say it’s light to medium coverage.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue. If you like really light coverage, this is still my absolute favorite. I’ve used it forever.

Too Faced Born This Way Concealer. My favorite concealer under my eyes. It is so perfect and not too drying.

Gucci Bronzer. Best bronzer ever. I’m on my third one.

Charlotte Tilbury Setting Powder. I use this over tinted moisturizer or sunscreen. It’s awesome.

Iconic London Radiance Complexion Booster. Use this mixed in with all my tinted moisturizers!

Iconic London Liquid Highlight. Adore this highlight for mixing with foundation or moisturizer. It’s very liquidy and it’s pretty golden (almost too golden for me!) but it is wonderful for mixing. I use this almost everyday.

Westman Atelier Contour Stick. My favorite contour stick of all time. I use the shade biscuit. I’m on my second one and it is a great formula.

Gucci Luminous Matte Blush. This is such a stunning matte blush. Lasts forever.

Rare Beauty Luminous Blush. I just got three of these last week and I’m obsessed. It’s a blush and highlighter in one. I LOVE THESE.

Merit Cream Blush. If I want a cream blush, this is what I reach for.

Rare Beauty Silky Touch Highlighter. This is such a gorgeous highlighter and creamy formula. It’a almost always sold out too. If you see it, grab it!

Hourglass Unlocked Mascara. I hate buying expensive mascara but omg this is WORTH IT. It’s a tubing mascara and does not flake or smudge, plus gives excellent length.

Benefit Gimme Brow. The ONLY thing I use on my brows. It’s so natural. Nothing compares to the tiny brush.

Nars Pro Prime Smudgeproof Base. This is my favorite for eyeshadow base. Have used it forever.

Makeup by Mario Moistureglow Lip. Obsessed with this. It is SO moisturizing and love the colors. Like a balm with a lot of color!

Tarte Maracuja Lip. I adore these, I have so many different versions and colors and I love them all. Another product you don’t need a mirror to apply.

Lawless Forget the Filler Gloss. Can you tell I am obsessed with balm and gloss?! I probably have five of these.

Lawless Forget the Filler Balm. Equally as good as the above!!

Dior Lip Glow Oil. Another classic that I always have with me. my current favorite is the berry shade.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm. I have one of these stashed everywhere.

Sephora Pro Foundation Brush. This is the brush that I use for my westman atelier products. I love how it blends! It’s super soft and I find it to be a great brush for the price.

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow. I love these for a single swipe of color. My favorites are space cowboy and rebel star.

Makeup By Mario Master Matte Nuetrals Palette. My favorite matte palette.

Natasha Denona I Need a Nude Palette. My everyday eye palette!

Natasha Denona Glam Palette. I use this when I want a little more drama.

My Hair Essentials

Crown Affair The Hair Towel. I’ve used hair towels for years but this specific one is THE BEST. It has a strap to tuck the towel in and secure it.

Dyson Hair Dryer. Eddie got this for me for Christmas last year. It is life changing. I would only ever buy it if it is on sale, and if you have a lot of hair. It adds so mcu volume and body!

Dyson Air Wrap. Another thing I didn’t think I’d ever buy, but last year I did. It is AMAZING! This can definitely be a one stop shop for your hair. If I could only take one hair tool with me to a deserted island, it would be this. It’s so pricey and rarely ever on sale!

Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil Shampoo. Favorite shampoo ever! Get the value size if you can.

Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil Conditioner. Same as the above. The scent is so good too.

Moroccan Oil Root Boost. I love this for some volume when styling. I use on wet hair before drying.

Color Wow Dream Coat. This is key in the warmer months for no frizz.

Kerastase Hair Oil Serum. I use this once a week on my ends.

Living Proof  Restore Perfecting Spray. My favorite leave in condition. Doesn’t weigh down my hair at all.

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. This is my favorite spray to use on dry hair. Adds texture and volume but isn’t sticky.

Sol de Janiero Leave In Conditioner. Again, the best scent.

T3 Whirl Trio. I bought this at a VIB sale a few years ago and still use it weekly. It is an amazing high-quality set that took me a long time to buy (so pricey!) but I use it SO much. And I love that it comes with three sizes of the wand.

My Fragrance Essentials

I am a warm fragrance person. I love all things vanilla, amber, mush, a very very light hint of floral – those are the scents I gravitate towards. These are a few of my all-time faves that I highly recommenced. Fragrance never goes on sale so this is the perfect time to try. I also always try travel sizes first when possible before buying a big bottle.

Glossier You. This has been one of my favorites for YEARS. It’s delicious.

Tom Ford Vanilla Sex. One of my newest perfumes and I adore it. Smells wonderful.

Carolina Herrara Good Girl. As a note, I hate this bottle. It kept me from buying it for years. But this is basically the best scent ever.

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc. My go to summer scent. A light coconutty but warm fragrance.

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Warm and delicious with a hint of red cherry. It’s so good.

In Too Deep Perfume. More warm deliciousness.

Kilian Paris Love Don’t Be Shy. This is kind of marshmallowy and sweet but also light with light floral. It’s delicious.

Jo Malone Mimosa and Cardamom. A longtime favorite of mine. Warm and floraly.

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A peek at everything I loved in March 2024!

FOOD

Bubbly bellini bliss. This is amazing. Tastes SO summery and delicious. I am assuming it’s a limited edition summer flavor. Go find it!!

Sourdough pizza recipe. I make this once a week. It is the easiest sourdough pizza recipe I’ve found and incredibly delicious too!

Alton Brown’s chewy chocolate chip cookies. My new favorite chocolate chip cookie. This has replaced almost all others. At least for now.

HOME

Bread Knife. I make so much sourdough these days that this knife is NECESSARY. It has become something I can’t live without.

Step 2 planters. Okay, we have tons of step 2 stuff for the kids – but I just learned that they have planters!! Now they aren’t rustic or warm looking (what I usually go for), but after having multiple raised garden beds rot away and fall apart, I got these ones for my deck. My herbs will go in here and I love that there are separate compartments. They also look SO sharp! They don’t look plastic-y from a distance.

Stoneware serving bowl. This is what I have on our counter for fruit, and I’ve also used it for salad too. It’s so pretty and simple!

BEAUTY

Osea Body Balm. I’ve been using osea for years, but I never had tried the balm before. Oh my gosh. This is like a serum for your body. It feels unlike anything else I’ve ever tried. I adore it. I top it with the oil, which I’ve had forever.

Sol De Janiero Bom Dia Bright body scrub. This is my current fave scrub. The smell is incredible. And I love that even after a shower, when I was into the bathroom I’m hit with the most delicious scent! Even the kids are like… “what smells so good?!”

Kopari Golden Aura Body Oil. I also adore this for use after any moisturize. It smells divine. It’s a very light, warm and comforting scent. It doesn’t linger or give me a headache!

Gucci Blush in Silky Rose. I’ve used the gucci bronzer (it’s the best!) for a few years and just got a blush. WOW. The texture and formula is spot on. I’ve been using a very old blush palette and this is going to be in the rotation from now on.

FASHION

Wide leg jumpsuit. Oh my gosh – last year I fell in love with the spanx air essentials jumpsuit and this is almost IDENTICAL!!! It’s nearly the same for a fraction of the price. The material is incredible. And the colors!

Sorel Impact sneakers. Obsessed with these. I love the shape, color, how the bottom is so detailed and most importantly – they are SO comfortable.

Cream top handle bag. I LOVE this bag. It feels so luxurious and I adore the nuetrals for spring. I never want to spend $$$ on a white bag because of color transfer and it getting destroyed. This is the perfect compromise.

Demellier santorini basket bag. On the other hand, this is a higher end basket tote but the mint sold me like crazy. I’ve wanted one of these for the last few years and it’s a lower price than so many of the higher end basket totes. The minute I saw this mint I actually preordered it and I can’t handle how gorgeous it is!

MEDIA

Apples Never Fall on Peacock. I loved this book and this series is SO GOOD. The cast is fabulous and I thought it was so well done.

Expiration Dates. It was my favorite book that I read this month. Super enjoyable!!

Anyone But You. I loved this movie. I watch is constantly. It’s such a good, funny, mind-numbing romcom!

KIDS

Crayola pip tiles. Love these tiny little magnatiles! I can throw them in my bag and Jordan loves playing with them at the kids’ activities.

all in motion tennis skort. I got a few of these for Emilia (there are more colors in store!) for tennis and general running around this spring and summer. Super comfortably and cute.

Hurry up chicken butt game. This is ridiculous but my kids LOVE it. The name of the game alone makes them howl with laughter. It’s like hot potato but funnier.

[none of this is sponsored, i just love to tell you what i love every month! there are a few general affiliate links above! xo]

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We’re in the midst of the amazon spring sale and I thought this was the best time to share my faves with you! You can see some of my favorites from that sale here. But the whole thing inspired me to do one of these general favorite posts because I LOVE reading them from other people. I mean, who doesn’t love discovering a great find that can be dropped on your doorstep in two days?

I probably discovered almost all of these things from posts and IG stories just like this!

If you’re a regular follower, you’ve read about many of these in my favorites posts over the last decade! I also still have my amazon store front which has reading lists, summer favorites, baby and kid must haves and gift guides. And more!

Share some of your faves below with me!

Current Amazon Favorites

Parchment paper sheets. I have repurchased these a million times. I’ve used them for years and it’s the best way to use parchment paper with ease.

Diamond kosher salt. I also get my kosher salt from amazon! Diamond is my favorite kind, no matter what. This is also where I get my giant tub of flaked salt too.

Rotary cheese grater. This has been LIFE CHANGING!! If you are adamant about grating your own cheese (the best for tacos, mac and cheese, soup, etc), this is a must have. It suctions to the counter and grates cheese so quickly. It’s the best.

Loaf cake keeper. As a banana bread family, we use this every week! I also keep my sourdough sandwich bread in it too.

Farmhouse stonewear bowls. Speaking of sourdough, I needed a very heavy stone bowl to stretch and fold my dough. This is perfect. And it’s neutral and pretty too.

Simple Modern trek tumbler. I’ve raved about these for years so I’ll keep it simple: much better than Stanley. Spill proof, sleeker, lighter, etc.

Frost Buddy tumbler cup. I also LOVE this little tumbler for drive thru coffee! You can use it with cold and hot coffee.

Scout insulated cooler. This is my go-to cooler to use with kids. When I want to throw in some yogurts, fruit, etc but not pack full-on lunch boxes, this is awesome. It’s the best size! Also love using it for sports in the warm weather.

Motion sensor night lights. We have these all over our home. Wonderful with having kids.

Lightweight gold step ladder. I bought a few of these when we moved – we now have four! They are SO slim and lightweight – I like to store them all over the place. This sounds crazy but they are actually just so pretty to look at.

Press iron and steamer. I loathe ironing and this has changed that for me. This is like a flat iron for your clothing. I use it every week.

Pumiey bodysuits. I never thought I’d be a bodysuit person but these have changed me. They are like if a light lululemon align material was made into a bodysuit. And I love all the cuts!

Best no-show socks. The only socks that don’t slip AT ALL. They are the very best. I almost exclusively wear these.

Kitsch silk scrunchies. These silk scrunchies are what I use in my hair anytime I put it up while at home. I adore them.

Manta scalp massager brush. I bought both my mom and myself one of these for christmas. It’s a more gentle scalp brush and it’s flexible too.

Kenra blow dry spray. I’ve been using this for over a decade. Excellent heat protector and I swear it cuts my blow drying time in half.

Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream. This is a polarizing product but I love it. It’s almost like a vaseline. I use it every night on my lips and hands. It is always on my nightstand.

Vitamin d3+k2 spray. Use this daily and have for years. One of my favorite supplements!

Cordless stick vacuum. I’m on my second one of these (the first broke in our move) and I love it. This is my kitchen vacuum. It’s so incredibly lightweight and it is excellent for crumbs. I can’t live without this.

Washing machine cleaner. I use this every month!! We do a ridiculous amount of laundry in our house.

De Solv It laundry saver. This has saved so many of my lululemon clothes – and anything else that has a lot of modal in it. This removes stains even after clothes have been in the dryer. I have yet to find something it doesn’t work on.

Mattress vacuum cleaner. I was influenced to purchase this and it’s fabulous. It’s actually gross how much it picks up from the mattresses. Gross and satisfying.

Felt tip pens. If you’re a pen and paper person, these are GOLD. Love how they write.

(none of this is sponsored, I just love to talk about what I like!) 

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A peek at everything I loved in February 2024!

FOOD

Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola. This may be the best store-bought granola I have ever had. It’s SO good. My kids love it too.

Salt & vinegar pistachios. These are irresistible – the best salty snack. If you love salt and vinegar chips, these are incredible.

Favorite Day bunny bait. A snacky staple this time of year – it’s a great little weekend treat. This goes for all easter candy, anything in an egg shape is superior! Like dove peanut butter eggs, peanut butter m&ms, lindt eggs and more.

HOME

Sourhouse Goldie. This has been a HUGE game changer for my sourdough starter!! I keep my starter in this and it rises and falls like clockwork. It keeps the temperature stay consistent and high enough – at a temp that I don’t even reach in our house.

Raisenne Proofing Mat. On that same note – this has also been a big help for my actual dough. I’ve been using it for all sorts of dough (I like our house to stay cold) and it helps it to rise quickly and efficiently.

iHome multiport charger. I’ve mentioned these before but they are a lifesaver in both our house and my car. We have so many things that have to be charged and this streamlines them a bit!

Matte hot pink wrapping paper. This paper is fabulously neon and I think it’s going to be my signature wrapping! I adore it.

Acrylic necklace hanger. I bought these for my delicate necklaces and they come with sticky backs – they are so pretty! And you can really stick them almost everywhere. Super useful!

BEAUTY

Unconquered perfume. I discovered this through scentbird and it’s incredible. Warm, some musk, a little coconut, but not summery. New favorite perfume!

Summer Fridays lip oil. The pink shade is this is so pretty – it’s so light but is flattering with just a little color. This is so, so moisturizing, it’s wonderful.

Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut body oil. I use this daily after my shower, it smells exactly like sol de janiero. I love that it has a pump and I mix it with body cream.

FASHION

Target sandwash sweatshirt. This is an exact (maybe even better?!) dupe for the lululemon softstreme sweatshirt at a fraction of the cost! It’s incredible. I have black, green and purple and I love them so much.

Gap vintage neon pink sweatshirt. Hello, all I’m going to tell you about today? Sweatshirts! This neon pink sweatshirt is another huge fave this month. It’s perfect. And you’ll notice a theme. I’m obsessed with red and pink.

Beyond yoga spacedye leggings. Like these red and pink leggings! Red + pink is my favorite combo to wear – it is so fun, happy and bright!

MZ Wallace box tote. And this too. I got it at christmas, it’s a big of the splurge but fits so much. And the perfect color combo! I live for a crossbody.

MEDIA

The Women. Best book I read in February, period. Heart wrenching in the best way!

Breakfast in a Nancy Meyer’s kitchen. This is the best playlist ever.

Starstruck on HBO. This is SUCH a fun and funny show. I love it! And there are enough seasons to get a good binge in.

KIDS

Tulip puff paint. Makes me feel like it’s 1995 again. The kids LOVE using this. Like absolutely love it.

abercrombie kids ypb hoodie & pants. Emilia finally fits into some of the abercrombie kids stuff and these sets are SO cute. They are exactly like the spanx air essentials material – so silky, soft and lays so nicely. Looks super high end! Also, protip: never buy abercrombie at full price. There are constant sales for 30-40% off (kinda like jcrew does) or even more.

Melissa and Doug take along train set. Jordan got this for Christmas and it’s the best toy ever. He loves trains and this is so easy to pack up and move around the house – but also take with us. It’s definitely going to be a travel essential for us!

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