August Favorites: Lifestyle.

Here’s a peek at everything I’ve been loving in this perfect month of summer! xo

the Salted Cold Foam Cold Brew from Starbucks. OMG. If you haven’t tried it yet… what are you waiting for! It is fantastic. It’s even making me hate the adult sippy cup… less.

My favorite book this month was definitely All Your Perfects. I flew through it. I can’t recommend Colleen Hoover’s books enough.

My favorite TV show was… The Affair! It came back with a vengeance after the worst third season ever and I absolutely loved it. So glad it’s returning for one more next year. If you haven’t watched this show yet, it’s super bingeable!

And I haven’t stopped listening to this dinner playlist. I really love it. It’s so feel-good.

Alo Ripped Hoodie. I know. It’s RIPPED. This is something that my mom would be like… why are you spending money to wear something that is ripped. She is not wrong. However, I love everything this brand makes. And I love throwing this on over workout clothes!

I’m also loving this stretchy t-shirt from Athleta because you can knot it in the back. It’s really cute and also super comfortable.

Finex Cast Iron Skillet. I have used this like eight days out of the last ten. I use it constantly, it’s by far the BEST cast iron skillet I have ever used. It’s fabulous. Only downside is that it is so super heavy.

Mrs Meyers Apple Cider Hand Soap. I know that it’s early and I talk about it every season, but get yourself to Target and buy this! It’s so wonderful and the best scent ever. Plus, now that it’s nearly September, it IS apple season!

Reusable Waterproof Wet Bags. I’ve had one of these since Max was born, but I find them even more useful now with both kids + it being summer + swimming + Emilia eating, etc. I have one in my bag at all times and it saves me in so many situations.

Trader Joe’s Caroline Style BBQ Sauce. So many of you have told me about this. SO many. I finally bought it and it’s incredible. It kind of does taste like Chick-fil-a sauce, in a way. I have to stock up for winter!

KitchenAid Stainless Odor Bar. I never wear plastic gloves while chopping garlic or anything. I hate them. And for years my solution has been to dig my hands in lemon halves, but that gets old (and wasteful, duh). SO I finally grabbed one of these and it works. It’s perfect. And it’s sleek! Sits on my counter and I love it.

Yeti Rambler + Straw Top + this handle. I realize that I’ve mentioned this before, but this is amazing for my water intake. I drink so much water all day because of this, it stays cold, it has a straw AND the handle is fabulous and makes it so easy to carry with having kids.

[none of this is sponsored, just like to talk about things that I discover and love over the month. i purchased everything myself. tell me your faves! there may be a few affiliate links above. xoxoxo.]

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