July 2023 Monthly Favorites | What I've Been Into This Month

 Well, I'm glad you decided to read this post today! Anyways, this post is about all the things I got into this July. I hope you enjoy it!

Favorite Music (had a few good tunes this month):

Not Strong Enough by boygenius- Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers + Lucy Dacus: this tune of the group is such a nice chill vibe. Link- https://youtu.be/rTcF-tZwlXI

Electric Touch (From The Vault- Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift + Fall Out Boy- this track might be a surprise to some but it features my favorite band and I cannot get enough of it. Link- https://youtu.be/hMPK2vNXr-E

Body Wash + Body Lotion Favorites:

This scent is intoxicating and I cannot enough of it- it's the Breathe Deep eucalyptus lavender body wash/foam bath and body cream. It smells like the spa and I'm not mad about it. 

I'll link it: body wash- https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/eucalyptus-lavender-body-wash-and-foam-bath-026567998.html#q=breathe%2Bdeep%2B&lang=en_US&start=2

body cream link- https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/eucalyptus-lavender-ultimate-hydration-body-cream-026569400.html#q=breathe%2Bdeep%2B&lang=en_US&start=3

Skincare Favorite:

We all know how important it is to wear SPF on a day to day basis but this product makes applying it so well- I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/bare-republic-mineral-face-sunscreen-lotion-spf-30-1-7-fl-oz/-/A-16576945#lnk=sametab

Drinkware Favorite:

This keeps my drinks nice and cold- love it! I'll link it: https://frostbuddy.com/products/universal-buddy-2-0?variant=42097647091867

Coffee Favorite:

Well, La Colombe you did it again! You made a cold brew coffee blend at home taste good! It's got good chocolate notes and perfectly smooth! I recommend it with some fresh cinnamon sticks as you make a batch of it- you'll thank me later ;) I'll link it: https://www.lacolombe.com/products/cold-brew-blend

Tea Favorite:

This cozy, comforting warming blend is perfect before bedtime! If you like a cozy blend, this is one for you. I'll link it: https://yogiproducts.com/teas/herbal-teas/kava-stress-relief/

Well, that's all for today's post- hope you enjoyed! See you for next month's post!

-Love, Lauren-

Doing a little different post than normal... | June 2023

 This is not your normal post; well, maybe it is; I've been writing down things that I've been learning as of lately or have already learned in my life- this is the part one of those lessons. I want to share them with you and if any them resonate with you- comment at the end of this post.

Life Lesson #1: 

Distractions will only fill the void for so long. They aren't permanent fixes. 

We think the things that are going to help us feel better usually do sometimes usually don't. Always do one thing that makes you feel 100% rather than trying to do everything all at once. The one thing I find that helps me (no matter what): meditation. Such a life saver!

Life Lesson #2: You will get unstuck of whatever is making you feel stuck in life. It's not going to be permanent. 

I've been dealing with writer's block and it's been frustrating trying to figure out where to go next with my current writing. But I know with time, the piece will end up being beautiful. 

Life Lesson #3: It's okay to express how you are really feeling- writing it out in a journal is a good start (always helps with me- but maybe that's not your thing- doing a meditation like I mentioned above could).

Life Lesson #4: Change is scary; change sucks; change is an essential part of our growth as humans. Without it, life will be kinda boring.

Life Lesson #5: The most authentic people will see you for you. Those are the most important people that you should keep in your life. 

Life Lesson #6: You always won't get along with everyone. You are not here to please others. People pleasing will get you nowhere- I've been there and done that (it isn't fun).

Life Lesson #7: It's okay to treat yourself if you have been having a bit of a week- it doesn't even have to cost anything to treat yourself.  A simple spa night at home can work the trick- do whatever fills your soul. 

Life Lesson #8 (this lesson is a bit vulnerable for me to share): Trauma is Scary. Reliving it in your mind is so much more worse. The one key step of healing (in my eyes that is): learning to heal from whatever trauma it is first and foremost. You can get past whatever trauma is holding you back- trust me- it will take time. You cannot let that trauma overtake your life- you have to be the first person to take the first step to heal from it.

Life Lesson #9: Be around nice people; they are good for you- mentally, physically and spiritually. I've grown to met some nice people over the course of my life and those people are the ones worth keeping in your inner circle.

Finally, life lesson #10: It's okay to sometimes feel confused; life can be confusing, too. When life can feel that way, take a step back and ask yourself this question- "is this really confusing me or not?". If it isn't, it's not even confusing. If it is, then it probably is (I know that it's obvious but still). 

Well, I hope you enjoyed this different post from me. See you soon!

-With Love, Lauren-