Friday, September 29, 2023

September 2023 | What I've Been Into This Month

 Well, this has been a month for me just to put it loosely. Began my new workout regime this month and with the continuing months of my exercising, I will feature my favorite workout YouTube videos for you in case you are interested in doing them for yourself! Anyways, the workouts have been a good mood booster (even on days when I haven't had the most motivation to do it). But enough about that, let's get into the favorites for this month.


Body Wash Favorite:

This body wash is such a cozy, not overwhelming strong scent (it has lavender which is why I like it). I was introduced to this by either my mom or sister (I cannot remember at this point). This scent was my first intro to Native and I'm looking forward to trying more of the body washes. I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/native-cashmere-38-rain-body-wash-18-fl-oz/-/A-86131267#lnk=sametab

Body Lotion Favorite:


This lotion I picked out on a whim and I ended up loving the soft scent of this product (bonus points for not irritating my skin too). I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/eos-shea-better-fresh-and-cozy-moisture-body-lotion-16-fl-oz/-/A-86416864#lnk=sametab


Movie Streaming Favorite: 


I haven't enjoyed a Netflix movie this much in so long! Not many people may know this movie is based off the Jennifer E. Smith novel The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight- I read the book 6 years ago and only remember bits and pieces of it (may need to give it a re-read). This movie was funny, tear-jerking and all around lovely. Reminded me of the nostalgia from my England trip 6 years ago next month which is ironically when I began reading the book, too (had no idea prior to reading it the story was set in London, England and was going there 6 years ago next month). The universe works in mysterious ways! 

Favorite quote from the film: "I'm down for a cheesy rom-com." 

Coffee Favorites (gotta a few to share):


This coffee has been a wonderful alternative to pumpkin spice (for those out there that don't love it)- such a cozy scent for a coffee and ended up really liking it! I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/naturally-flavored-cinnamon-vanilla-light-roast-ground-coffee-12oz-good-38-gather-8482/-/A-78613362#lnk=sametab 

As for my pumpkin spice lovers, this coffee is for you. Perfect amount of spice and a bit natural tasting (not too artificial tasting for me which is nice). I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/naturally-flavored-pumpkin-spice-light-roast-ground-coffee-12oz-good-38-gather-8482/-/A-78630662#lnk=sametab


This ground espresso I bought on a whim to compliment my flavored coffees and it pairs beautifully with any flavored coffee. Nice and smooth if I may add! It's Community Coffee dark + bold espresso roast. I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/community-coffee-dark-38-bold-premium-dark-roast-ground-coffee-12oz/-/A-85811593#lnk=sametab

I cannot for the life of me link this Trader Joe's joe whole bean coffee but I will tell you it is a smooth and balanced coffee- even my own sister liked it! It's $4.99 at your Trader Joe's- in case you were wondering.

Beverage Favorite: 


These waters became one of my favorite things to drink this month- I was introduced to them via my family. They are refreshing and not too sweet. The flavors I tried and liked were: Mango Chainsaw, Berry it Alive, Severed Lime, and the plain flavor. You can find these waters at most grocery and big chain stores (ie: Walmart).

Music favorite (good, fun tune to dance to):

"That's Rock N Roll" by Billie Joe Armstrong- link: https://youtu.be/l4JNA-yuv5M?si=MtmacHmqf8DSn03T

Workout favorite videos for this month:

Video 1 + 2: Throwback Dance Workout Part 1 via Madfit- link: https://youtu.be/TItIq0L0e58?si=1_avlzdYTfxp5e6A; Throwback Dance Workout Part 2 via Madfit- https://youtu.be/DO7O3ZI2tKs?si=-744dJi_7EiytOzz

Video 3: Power Yoga Core Workout via Popsugar Fitness- link: https://youtu.be/PIT7G8gOyAU?si=rqqQSREQMZYdXq7I

Video 4: Cardio-Boxing Workout via Popsugar Fitness- link: https://youtu.be/Z1LeHynYZLk?si=AslpViKs3GgaXmnw

That's all for this month's favorites post! Thanks for reading!

-Lauren-