I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of twelve of my favorite things from this year!
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1. The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower are by far the books I recommend more than any others. They are witty, hilarious, and poignant. Trust me when I say that you need Emma, Pierce, Islington and Hawkes in your life!
2. Alter Eco Brown Butter Dark Chocolate Bars are THE superior chocolate bar.
3. This Los Angeles Sharks hat (from my favorite romcom Queen Sarah Adams) has been my most-worn hat this year! I did have to explain to a few people that said Sharks were a fictional team from a book…but it’s the perfect neutral hat and I love the fit!
4. If I had to choose a favorite book that I read this year, it would be Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews. I often describe it as The Princess Bride meets The Count of Monte Cristo. Adventurous and terribly romantic and now I want to read it again!
5. We are big Bombas socks fans in our house. I didn’t realize what I was missing out on until I started wearing quality socks and now I can’t go back.
6. The earrings I reach for most days are these organic pearl hoops! They’re simple and yet look so elegant.
7. I already shared these Birkenstock Clogs in last month’s newsletter but they are too good not to include here! I wear them inside the house every single day during the winter.
8. I have been on the hunt since having my second baby for jeans that are flattering while still allowing me to breathe lol. I recently ordered a pair of Levi’s 501’s (in the wash “hollow days”) and they’re perfect!
9. I’ve been using BareMinerals complexion rescue tinted moisturizer for over ten years now instead of foundation and my love for the stuff is still going strong.
10. I made the switch from makeup wipes to this cleansing balm by Farmacy this year and I love it so much! I use it to remove my makeup before using a second cleanser, followed by the rest of my skincare routine.
11. This is my fourth year writing nightly in my Flecks of Gold Journal! It has been the most uplifting practice to look for and focus on the golden moments of motherhood each day and to write them down. I love reading the entries from previous years and reliving sweet memories all over again.
12. I’ve been making adrenal cocktails for stress/energy support since my last pregnancy, but this year I discovered this mineral drink mix that has surprisingly been a game changer for helping improve my sleep! On the days I drink this, I’m able to sleep completely through the night. It’s crazy. If I forget or skip a day, no joke…I wake up in the night and have trouble falling back to sleep. I swear by it! Usually I drink it in the afternoon when I need a little pick-me-up.
Do we share any favorites from this year? Please say Gentleman Jim so we can be friends forever.