November 2021 Favorites: It's The Most Basic Seasonal Post You'll Ever Read

 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