Hello, it's time again for me to share what I've been into for this month. How is it already November? Next month it's Christmas- ahhh!!! Anyways, read on to what I've been into for the month (which happened to be my sister and I's birthday month).
Favorite Songs:
"Raspberry" by Grouplove- such a fun alternative tune!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mldevqBA4HM
"Beautiful Life" by Cobra Starship- yes it's one of the bands I listened to in high school and I discovered the song when it came out and it was making me feel so nostalgic- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjl5t1vUabs
Favorite New Herbal Tea:
Yogi brand has done it again! This is a such a lovely combo of peppermint and vanilla- so soothing! Enjoyed it so- definitely give it a try if you love peppermint and vanilla or just love trying new teas.
Favorite Coffee for At-Home Cold Brew:
Discovered this coffee when I was doing a grocery store run this month and I did try it hot I found the flavors weren't as pronounced when you brewed it hot. So I made into cold brew and I found the flavors were there more than when it is brewed hot. I highly recommend this coffee to anyone who wants to try this as a cold brew to make at home. The flavor in cold brew has such nice chocolate notes- it was pleasant! The brand is Common Voice and the flavor is Canopy (dark roast)- good for trying something different and it has smoky, caramel, and dark chocolate notes.
Favorite Hand Lotion:
(Couldn't for the life of me find a picture- pretend it's here)
Beloved from Love, Beauty, and Planet has a whole range of scents and I came across this wonderful scent of roasted chestnut and ginger. I picked it up and it was such a soft scent- definitely recommend for the colder months for those with drier hands.
Favorite Starbucks Coffee Order:
Normally, I'm a sucker for going to get coffee at local places (ie The Lobby in Huntingtown, MD) but Starbucks has this drink that I've grown to love more this month- an iced grande shaken espresso with light ice and oat-milk and no classic syrup. It's so good without the syrup and you can the taste the espresso. Highly recommend if you need a new drink to pep your step up!
A couple highlights from the month:
- My sister getting a full term substitute teacher position at my Aunt's elementary school in Virginia- I'm a proud sister!
- My 29th birthday (on the last end of my 20s)- my grandparents dropped by, had a soup flight (a trio of soups- minestrone, chicken noodle, and roasted tomato soup) alongside bread & salad, received a nice amount of presents (a new purse was one), and had vegan marble cupcakes with chocolate vegan buttercream (delish!). Simple day with those I love most!
This was a month full of surprises but that was all for this month! Hope you enjoyed reading!
Sending tons of love and light,
Lauren
