I have gathered a ton of non- beauty favorites that I thought I would stick all into one place instead of tacking them onto my monthly post. These are all the things I’ve been into lately.
Home
Blanket / It’s summer so it doesn’t make all that much sense that I’m mentioning a blanket. Luckily we have the ACs up in our house so I’m usually snuggling under a blanket. One day we hope to upgrade to have central air, but with all the furniture we have purchased that will have to wait awhile. For now the units are working great, and when I was daydreaming about decorating our house I couldn’t help but buy this cute plaid blanket. The Barefoot Dreams blanket that bloggers and the Kardashians love is just way out of my budget, but this one is SUPER soft and I love plaid. I would absolutely love to get this for someone as a gift this Christmas.
Pillow covers / Speaking of plaid, I have these pillow covers on my couch throw pillows. They are not the softest and feel more like stiff canvas, but they look cute.
Deep pocket sheets / We were gifted a mattress topper, and our old sheets couldn’t fit over the combo of that and our mattress. These sheets fit right on easily, and are the softest I’ve ever slept on.
Facebook Marketplace / We found some awesome furniture on Facebook Marketplace. I had never heard about it before, but was very pleasantly surprised at the selection and prices on there.
@ourcozycottage / This Instagrammer has the cutest home and I love her style of decorating. Unfortunately I’m not the only one decorating the house or everything I buy for the house would be white like hers.
Plants / I have plants now that I have a house! I have kept them on my desk at work for a few years now, but I moved them so I can enjoy them at home and transplant some into bigger planter pots. We also bought a couple hanging baskets from the clearance section at Home Depot that I’m trying to revive. Below is a picture of one of my favorite plants- a fuschia hanging basket. It should bloom in late summer/ early fall. Ignore the dead yard, working on that.
CBD / Speaking of plants, I was able to get off my Wellbutrin that I’ve been taking for like six years by using CBD. I’m not saying you should quit any medication, but it’s working for me. I never thought I would be able to get off of that medication and talking about the fact that I even take it is something I rarely do. Wellbutrin/ Bupropion worked for me for a long time, but it makes the emotions kind of dampened. It’s great for depression in the sense that the lows you feel aren’t as intense, but it makes the happy times less intense too. I was over just going through the motions of life and want to actually deal with my feelings. I use tincture drops, a pen, and I just got gummy bears. I like to use .50 ml of the drops right when I wake up, and right when I get home from work. CBD is from hemp, and doesn’t make you high just FYI. I’ve given family members a bottle to try and I’m very happy that I’ve found it.
After talking about CBD in my last favorites post, I had a company reach out to send me their products to try. If only makeup companies would do that more haha. I am super grateful though, and they actually sent me some CBD lotions to try too- CBD Pain Cream and CBD Hand and Body Lotion. When looking into CBD products, I always make sure to ask the company’s customer service where they source hemp from. The site I linked has hemp sourced from Colorado, which made me confident enough to give their products a try.
Entertainment
Movies / I’ve seen some great movies lately that I wanted to recommend: Sleeping With Other People, Blockers, and Life of the Party. I love a good rom com or comedy.
Jack Harlow Dark Knight / I listen to this song on repeat whenever I put on music! Not sure how to describe the music really, but it’s upbeat and just GOOD.
I’m Upset by Drake / The Degrassi cast reunion video couldn’t have made happier or more nostalgic. I used to watch WAY too many Degrassi marathons when I was young and I loved that they got the whole cast together.
Post Malone / I have a theory that every song would be better if it was sung by Post Malone. Would love to see him in concert!
Theo Von’s Podcast / This has been the only podcast I want to put on lately. Sometimes when I’m in a bummed out mood, this makes me instantly happy and I’m almost cry laughing when I’m listening.
Journaling / Writing in my journal almost every day has been so great for my mood. I like to go out to my backyard after work and just empty my mind basically. Back in highschool I wrote almost every single day, and the diaries are super cringey/ hilarious to read. I would love to be able to have more documentation to look back on, so I’ve been trying to write every day again. Also, before I die in my old age I need to burn them because the thought of ANYONE ELSE reading them is my personal nightmare.
TV / My favorite shows at the moment are Bachelorette and Big Brother. NO SPOILERS PLEASE! I’m team Jason to be the next Bachelor as long as he updates his hair to be a bit less slicked back. Is that an east coast look?
Style
Nike Pegasus / It was time for a new pair of workout shoes, and I wanted something that were actually made for training rather than my typical habit of buying lifestyle / fashion sneakers. The Nike Pegasus were just the right mix- cute but designed to workout in rather than just for an outfit. My only issue with them is a very particular one- light shoes make me worry that my self tan will get all over them… watch out for that if you deal with the same thing.
Aerie Bralette / Bras are annoying so instead I wear soft bralettes 24/7. American Eagle was having a great sale and I had a birthday coupon so I went a little over the top with an order. Their lace padded bralette was one of my many favorites from the order I placed and I’ve worn it a ton in the short time I’ve had it. It has the kind of straps that you actually want to show off. I kind of want every color! Their workout leggings are so great too. I got these ones that feel like I’m wearing nothing and don’t slip down.
Graphic Tee / I wanted to talk about my cute graphic top find. I like the subtle mesh cut out, the logo, and the cream shade. I think band tees are so cute but I don’t know or like any old bands (lol) so this was perfect. It comes in regular and plus size as an added bonus.
Etsy Jewelry / Are toe rings trashy? I’m not 100% sure but I love the one that I got on Etsy a few months ago. It makes my feet feel prettier and has stayed shiny without tarnishing. The shipping was slow but the seller was quick to respond when I had a question. I also bought another ring from Full Moon Jewelry in a larger size to add to my simple silver band set that I like to wear.
Sandals / I’ve wanted the Sam Edelman version of these sandals for a few seasons, and noticed them on Payless for a fraction of the price. I wear them to work literally everyday and they are beyond comfortable and great quality. Every time I see them online they seem to be less and less expensive. I highly recommend them and they’re $10 currently!
Dress / I needed a good dress to attend a fiesta themed bridal shower last month. This dress from Amazon worked out perfectly. You never know what you will get when you place a clothing order on Amazon, but this had thick, stretchy fabric that was comfortable and breathable.
Thank you for reading! I’d love to hear about your non-beauty favorites. My July monthly beauty favorites will be coming next week.
-Kim
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