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Amber Book Light | Evening Routine Game-Changer?

January 17, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have talked [at nauseam some might say] about my morning evening and evening routine, and for Christmas, I got an Amber Book Light that has quickly become an integral part of my evening routine.

Amazon Amber Book Light

This amber reading light is unlike any book light I’ve ever used because it is, well, an amber glow instead of a stark white. My husband, Stephan, got one about a year ago, and while I’d tried it I didn’t realize just how fantastic it was until I had my own. Now instead of using a lap, again with a stark white light, I use my amber book light when reading a few pages before bed and I find that I am sleepier and fall asleep faster when I do turn it off. SO AWESOME!

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Do you use a book light? Do you have an evening routine?

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The BEST Hair Claw Clips | Large Non-Slip Hair Claw Clips Amazon

January 10, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

One of my stocking stuffers (thank you, Santa!) was this pack of large hair claw clips and they’re one of my favorite things because they are SO good.

Big Hair Claw Clips

Since middle school, I have loved using big claw clips to twist and clip my hair up and out of my face before applying makeup or at the end of the day when I just want my hair up. I remember my roommate joking in college that I looked like a “Businesswoman” with my hair clipped up (á la Rachel from Friends) when we would be getting ready to go out and I clipped my hair up.

When these clips came back in style a couple of years ago (much to my delight) I actually started wearing these outside of the house sometimes, but still use them daily at home every morning when I do my makeup ( I do makeup first and then hair, which do you do?!) and every day by the early evening I am ready to clip my hair up and I love the feeling of these clips versus a hair elastic or scrunchie.

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What I Got For Christmas 2021

January 3, 2022 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Christmas may be over, but I am still geeking out over what I got for Christmas. Today I will share what I got for Christmas 2021. Be sure to let me know in the comments what you got and, just for fun, whether or not your tree is still up.

What I Got For Christmas 2021

Brumate Coffee Mug

One of my best friends did a “Favorite Things” theme with her gifts for me, and to say that I felt instantly spoiled is an understatement. Thank you, James, if you’re reading this. She got me the marble, and I’m obsessed. It doesn’t leak and I accidentally tested how well it insulates when I left a cup of coffee sitting on the counter and ran errands for several hours. It was still hot when I got back I kid you not.

Stainless Steel Vertical Corkscrew Wine Opener

This was another gift that I wasn’t expecting but when our dear friends gave this to us we were thrilled. We had been using a cheap waiters style corkscrew that worked but definitely wasn’t what you’d want to use with nicer bottles of wine (read I didn’t trust it to work). This is beautiful and works perfectly…don’t worry, I tested it a few times over the week between Christmas and NYE.

Steve Madden Bettyy Black Patent Boot

These boots are so fun! They remind me of a classic Doc Martens. I love the vegan patent leather, and can’t wait to wear them.

Nike Air Force One ’07

I am a runner so whenever I’m spending $100 + on shoes they’re usually for running, but I found myself needing a timeless pair of shoes for certain outfits, and what’s more classic than Nike white on whites? Get me two pair ; )

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook

It’s no secret that I’m a HUGE Disney fan, and I’ve used recipes several times for my YouTube channel and for my family that I find on Pinterest, but I was thrilled to receive a cookbook that has wonderful storytelling and recipes at my fingertips no printing or propping up my phone required.

The Cheese Board Deck

I love charcuterie, I make it at least once a week, and it is 99.9% of what I ate between Christmas and NYE. I love to make big boards for special occasions and gatherings, but I’ve never used books for inspiration. I love this deck because it serves as a useful tool with inspiration, recipes, accoutrement ideas, and helpful hints, but also works as a coffee table book and decor. This is a fantastic gift because most people don’t buy themselves these things, but they’re wonderful to have. This works as a standalone gift or would be gorgeous with a gift basket or bottle of wine. HIGHLY recommend.

Amber Light Book Light

My husband got an amber book light for Christmas last year and I’ve borrowed it so many times. It is so much nicer than a bright lamp or white light, and it allows me to read a few pages as I get sleepy at night.

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This is not everything I received, I also got an awesome drawing from our youngest which I promptly framed, a few fun odds and ends, a Michigan State crewneck, and of course, chocolate.

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Top Amazon Purchases of 2021 | Amazon Gifts Under $25

December 6, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you done your Spotify Wrapped 2021? I’ve listened to a lot of Taylor Swift, The Weekend, and The Beatles. That adds up. I thought, while we are in the spirit of sharing our top artists, I’d share my top Amazon purchases of 2021. These Amazon finds are my favorite and most-used, and all under $25.

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What are your favorite Amazon gifts and Amazon finds of 2021?

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