MAY I lead you into a new monthly favorites post! | May 2024

 

It's everyone's favorite blog post! Yay! I'm going to share my monthly favorites with you all! Hope you enjoy!

Some of the monthly favorites featured here!

Favorite Music: 

• Fast In My Car by Paramore- this is the song that is the epitome of fun & fast; I'll link it- https://youtu.be/PaiOTGEnuJk?si=URZBfbl49ZsJvNLG
• What You Make It by With Confidence- such a good tune! I'll link it: https://youtu.be/LpF_mOi_69o?si=2VZnGBsE4DooCgPC

Favorite Coffee(s) and / or Tea: 

• Rise Up Fairtrade Organic Single Origin Finca Terrerito Coffee- https://riseupcoffee.com/products/single-origin-select-finca-terrerito-fair-trade-organic?variant=41888839893037; this is one of the unique coffees that I taste tested this month- has nice sweeter brown sugar / dark chocolate notes (more brighter notes I noticed when I made it as a cold brew coffee). If you live in Maryland or want to order it online- I highly suggest you do so! 
• Good + Gather Organic Fairtrade Tierra Del Sol Coffee-https://www.target.com/p/signature-coffee-organic-tierra-del-sol-medium-roast-whole-bean-coffee-12oz-good-38-gather-8482/-/A-78613366; this coffee was nice & smooth- just as unique as the other coffee I mentioned above. 

Favorite Body Care and / or Skincare (this whole line was the most refreshing smell I've ever smelt in a while- even the spray smelt just as fresh as the body wash + lotion): 

• Being Frenshe Floral Citrus Amber Body Wash- https://www.target.com/p/being-frenshe-renewing-and-hydrating-shower-gel-soap-with-niacinamide-floral-citrus-amber-14-fl-oz/-/A-85360309#lnk=sametab
• Being Frenshe Floral Citrus Amber Body Lotion- https://www.target.com/p/being-frenshe-milky-hydrating-lotion-for-dry-skin-with-coconut-oil-floral-citrus-amber-8-fl-oz/-/A-85360291#lnk=sametab
• Being Frenshe Floral Citrus Amber Body, Linen, & Hair Spray- https://www.target.com/p/being-frenshe-hair-body-38-linen-mist-body-spray-with-essential-oils-citrus-amber-5-fl-oz/-/A-85360332#lnk=sametab

Favorite Snack and / or Beverage: 

• GT's Glorious Grapefruit Kombucha- https://gtslivingfoods.com/products/glorious-grapefruit?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us-synergy-brand&network=g&keyword=gts%20grapefruit&matchtype=e&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjLGyBhCYARIsAPqTz1839hkgEm5ivt38g8S3rCAFgTSrBYs8-R5dQ3ZwYk2ML1Qgh7bFnjYaAt1TEALw_wcB; this flavor is so refreshing and perfect for summer. I'm not usually a huge grapefruit person but this is one I would buy again. Sadly, it's only available as an exclusive at Target (if you were trying to find it at your local grocery store). Would make an excellent base for a Paloma (whether as a mocktail or cocktail- if you do drink that is). 

Favorite Workout Videos:

• Did these two videos together (both of these are by Audrey Koomar)- Video 1- 20 Min. Low Impact HIIT Cardio Workout: https://youtu.be/StW4Os8ia2Q?si=WgjioIonUArWqYZs; Video 2- 10 Min. Knee Friendly Ab Workout- https://youtu.be/NCLuhbp6quM?si=jjdZ-u_pV7HijkD3

• P!NK Hiit Dance Cardio via EMKFIT- https://youtu.be/GfucWTarHFY?si=XSEo8EGYXgtbn1td

• Mental Health Booster LIIT dance workout via EMKFIT- https://youtu.be/gMOcxZWdL3U?si=Tk3NWSYx7nUYBSze

• Upper Body & Abs Pilates Workout via Sanne Vloet- https://youtu.be/BY6bYs3oo4w?si=qz2TqY5KIxtCcCd5

• Low Impact Strength & Cardio Workout via Heather Robertson- https://youtu.be/oyaPdkIPTyM?si=ChdKb5HFk0e8NVtU

Favorite Book(s) I've Read: 

• Middletide (debut novel) by Sarah Crouch (my May 2024 Book Of The Month pick- this is an early release novel- it comes out: June 11^th, 2024)- I did pick this book partially because of the writer aspect it had tied into the story some. I was excited to read this with it being a crime fiction novel (I'll usually read just about anything- fantasy is kinda on the backburner genre wise b/c of it being so overhyped right now but never say never). Anyways, I love that this story kept me on my toes the whole time and was surprised by the ending of it. Sadly, this is an early release book I got but when it does come out on 6/11/2024 I highly suggest it. I'll link it for you (again do get it when it becomes available)- https://www.amazon.com/Middletide-Novel-Sarah-Crouch/dp/166803509X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6YE8MZM47M2J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fDJ_DvvokeI27u9ArmXyJUS-iWran4wpbe9DB7Bz5GE.YTQryuy108gEuo6Ff3bq_XUzf1CTJ4hdovIyyI8o5zc&dib_tag=se&keywords=middletide+a+novel+by+sarah+crouch&qid=1716311694&sprefix=%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1

Well that is all for this month! Hope you enjoyed reading it so! I'm not the most excited about the summer season (I do not thrive in warmer weather but for those that do enjoy!) but the parts I get hyped about are cold coffees, getting ice-cream, swimming, and reading some fun (maybe summer inspired?) books. All that being said, I'll see you for June's post!

Take Care of Yourselves Friends!

-Lauren-