June 2021 Monthly Faves Post: What Were The Things I've Been Loving This Month?

How it is June already?- this month flew by like an airplane in the sky; anyways, I'm going to share what were some things I was into for this month. June was a bit much for me this month and having these things I'm going to list down below made days easier and better when I had the harder days (still helped on my good days too). Let's get into the post!

Favorite Recipes I've Been Making:

Both of these recipes are my own you won't find them anywhere but on this post- 

Almond Butter Banana Smoothie:

1/2 to 1 cup oat milk

1-2 tbsp. ground flaxseed

pinch of cinnamon

ice

1/2 banana (use frozen if needed then you have to add in the ice) or if allergic to bananas, 2 dates soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes (not a fan of any dried fruit which is why I choose not to use it- the soaked dates make it easier to blend in your blender / food processor and also have just about the same amount of potassium as bananas do- will give it a "caramel" like taste if that's something you are into)

1 Ashwagandha Capsule or 1/4 tsp. of the powder *this adaptogenic herb I listed is great for relieving stress + anxiety- one that is usually in my arsenal of supplements

1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of rolled oats

2 tbsp. almond butter (or if allergic to nuts / tree-nuts, sub for your personal preference of a nut-free / tree-nut free spread)

-Blend all the ingredients into a blender / food processor and enjoy!

Iced Espresso

Brewed Espresso or Instant Espresso (however you measure this is to your liking- make more if you want stronger, make less if you don't want it as strong)

Handful of Ice

1/4 to 1/2 cup Milk of Choice 

Cinnamon + Nutmeg (totally optional- but this is what I like)

Sweetener of Choice (Coconut sugar I use in my coffee as opposed to regular white sugar)

-Brew your espresso however you choose to brew it; I brew mine on an 8 oz. cup setting and it makes one shot (which is plenty for me but do more if you want more). 

-While the espresso brews, froth your milk of choice with the additional spices; add to your glass with ice; now add your espresso (this will cool the coffee as you pour it in). Add in your choice of sweetener and mix altogether and enjoy!

Favorite Music I've Been Into:

Karma by MOD SUN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIu7D0HmpNc

Sticky by The Maine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJgJXCs0pkE

For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic by Paramore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1o2UCLvD38

Favorite Meditation Practice:

Headspace YouTube Channel- A Meditation to Reset- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHkXvPq2pQE&list=PL1Z2GRzrIhnavi_TjwhKhj_gohB-RtUwV&index=5

Favorite Facial Mist:

St Ives Lavender Facial Mist- http://www.target.com/p/st-ives-hydrating-face-mist-lavender-4-23-fl-oz/-/A-75662915#lnk=sametab

-Spraying this on after a shower has been so nice on my skin and the scent is lovely (they make a grapefruit and orange one of these mists if lavender isn't your jam).

Favorite New Body Wash:

Nature Love Cleansing Lavender Vanilla Body Wash- http://www.jocottbrands.com/product/nature-love-aromatherapy-cleansing-body-wash-relax-25oz/

-This has been such a nice scent to use when I take my showers at night and the scent isn't too overpowering and it lathers up real well- I also, like the diffuser, found this at Marshall's if you want to find it for yourself. 

Favorite New Diffuser / Humidifier:

 

Pure Enrichment essential oil diffuser / humidifier has been my new favorite thing in my wellness aspect of life- I found it at Marshall's originally which is where I got this one from and my old diffuser ended up not working and I had it for 4 years max and it was a sign to get a new one. I only have to refill it 1-2x a day and it comes with a measuring cup to do the exact amount of water the diffuser / humidifier needs. It's been awesome!

Well, that's all for this month- hope you enjoyed- see you next month!

Sending lots of love, light + peace your way, 

Lauren