April 2023 Favorites | What I've Been Into Lately

 

Hey, all! It's time to get to sharing about all the things I've loved for this month! This month has been nothing short of good so I'll just get into it. The favorites I feature each month (theme wise) aren't always the same if I ever forget to clarify.

Music Favorites:

Well, this doesn't come to be a surprise to some! My favorite band of all time, Fall Out Boy, released a new album "So Much (For) Stardust" and I've had on a bit of a loop since it came out last month. And I've also rediscovered the love for their past albums too (all the nostalgia makes this inner emo kid happy!). As for the album, my favorites (it was hard to choose since the whole album is good) are: Fake Out, Heaven Iowa, What A Time To Be Alive, and So Good Right Now. If you haven't had the chance to listen to their new album, I give it a listen!

Heart Attack- Rock Version by Demi Lovato- my sister introduced me to this and I think anytime I would listen to it it would make me head-bang (explains why my neck hurts anytime I would listen to it): https://youtu.be/wP0CB_2QjGo

Coffee Favorites:

Peet's Coffee Whole Bean Major Dickason's Blend- it's a good coffee- enough said!- link: https://www.peets.com/products/major-dickasons-blend

Whiskey Essence Double Espresso Pod from Nespresso- this pod I didn't love at first but it did grow on me; it's an acquired taste for some as it has reminiscent notes of a whiskey- I've never had hard liquor ever in my life so that's probably why. The flavor notes I added to it when I made it as an iced espresso are cinnamon and vanilla as those are common flavor notes in certain whiskey's. Link- https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/capsules/vertuo/whiskey-essence-coffee-pods

Kicking Horse three sisters whole bean organic coffee- this coffee is a unique trifecta of all the roasts featured in every coffee (light, medium and dark) and combines it to a unique blend. I'm a fan of this brand so I was excited to try it. I ended up liking it both as a hot coffee and as a homemade cold brew, too. Link- https://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Horse-Coffee-Sisters-Medium/dp/B00KC0LLFQ/ref=asc_df_B00KC0LLFQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309894730255&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16238693501024859055&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007682&hvtargid=pla-568192049011&psc=1

Body Wash Favorite:

Dove Anti-Stress Blue Chamomile Oat Milk Body Wash- this body wash has a nice lather and a super subtle scent (perfect for those with sensitive skin, like me!). Link- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dove-Anti-Stress-Moisturizing-Liquid-Body-Wash-Blue-Chamomile-and-Oat-Milk-20-oz/619121176?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2799&adid=22222222277619121176_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9007682&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=619121176&wl13=2799&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z9ydPQvBj2PQ9Ub2n9ucx7OTHUwLIbG9QI0d6crn4mZ9HmbgguSECBoCj1YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Shampoo & Conditioner Fave:

Garnier Fructis Color Treated Shampoo & Conditioner- this combo on my hair (it's been colored red since March of this year) makes it so soft and smells amazing. Link- shampoo: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Garnier-Fructis-Color-Shield-Color-Protecting-Shampoo-with-Acai-Berry-Extract-12-5-fl-oz/247937500?athcpid=247937500&athpgid=AthenaItempage&athcgid=null&athznid=ci&athieid=v0&athstid=CS055&athguid=sWo3NwXhrFx28gNsyOvkkXTVA3v2kpodf0OA&athancid=229578204&athposb=0&athena=true&athbdg=L1600

conditioner: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Garnier-Fructis-Color-Shield-Color-Protecting-Conditioner-12-fl-oz/229578204?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2258&adid=22222222277229578204_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9007706&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=229578204&wl13=2258&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z-yqyrSVX7H5oxCVo8srqncYdFx3w3cxxc1C58jDxhMLBREOvIocLBoCdwIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Band Shirt Faves (been wearing these almost all month- so comfy too):

I got myself a couple new shirts from two bands I enjoy listening to: one, a new Fall Out Boy in honor of So Much (for) Stardust- https://www.hottopic.com/product/fall-out-boy-so-much-for-stardust-group-photo-boyfriend-fit-girls-t-shirt/20651732.html; two, The 1975: https://www.hottopic.com/product/the-1975-happiness-photo-t-shirt/20104230.html

Drink Fave:

Spindrift Blood Orange Clementine Canned Sparkling Water- a great flavor combo for sparkling water (been on a bit of a blood orange kick this month also). Link- https://www.target.com/p/spindrift-blood-orange-tangerine-sparkling-water-8pk-12-fl-oz-cans/-/A-85018337?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000108264727&CPNG=PLA_Beverages_Local%7CBeverages_Ecomm_Food_Bev&adgroup=SC_Beverages&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9007706&targetid=aud-554348709499:pla-555397676608&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z5ddQYHXQIP_qTexZml6QAAOwWRxm-bhiVvHXea6dtOH_mJTAhBrmRoCmt4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Well, that's it! I hate to admit it this was a good month for favorites! I hope I can recommend you, the reader, new things to try. Thank you for reading and I'll see you next month for the annual favorites!

-Lauren-