- “Sad in Carolina” by Dexter & The Moon Rocks: this song has a nice laid-back/easy-going vibe; link- https://youtu.be/mQKbAtuXHFk?si=1CwBqXvIXFVs1K7Q
- “Good Day” by Bombay Bicycle Club- it's got a good message to it and it's easy-going, too; link- https://youtu.be/xBOR7xHE_zo?si=zSgIVq8I-UE1AhzI
Favorite Coffee and / or Tea:
- Pure Vida by Rise Up Coffee Roasters - https://riseupcoffee.com/products/pura-vida-summer-seasonal; such a nice light coffee with the honey + citrus notes (great as a cold brew)
- San Francisco Coffee Co. Rainforest Blend- https://www.target.com/p/san-francisco-bay-coffee-organic-rainforest-blend-28oz-ground-coffee/-/A-88040026#lnk=sametab; this was such a smooth coffee- liked it so!
Favorite Workout Videos:
- These two videos were done together- part 1: Classic Rock HIIT Dance Workout via EMKFIT- https://youtu.be/fa8jRqL77d8?si=XzfqKoRAP7rmjDo_; part 2- 10 Min. Dance Cardio via PS Fit- https://youtu.be/eLx1i_rVno4?si=rtsp46xw3iK_r_kw
- Toned Arms Indoor Walking Workout via growwithjo: https://youtu.be/y1ybNNpioP0?si=b-6nzNNY5B9I_nqh
- 30 Min. Full Body No Equipment Pilates via Move with Nicole- https://youtu.be/C2HX2pNbUCM?si=UG4Y-xhkLjp-cE2V
- 30 Min. Low Impact Full Body Cardio via growwithjo: https://youtu.be/9K1dsiGC__A?si=RT-OHmq7GPhdN0CV
- 30 Min. walking video via Eleni Fit- https://youtu.be/Gykh4bBT_4s?si=WKfUrZ5DZYc0BVzA
- Throwback 2000s Summer Dance HIIT Workout via EMKFIT- https://youtu.be/iKuM6b_t7c0?si=H35Rq92uzUnv-lSP
- 30 Minute Low Impact Cardio Sweat Sesh via PS Fit- https://youtu.be/csaKKQL2WlE?si=s-oJm1cURiXD-L19
- Did these two videos together- Part 1- The Comeback HIIT dance workout via EMKFIT- https://youtu.be/M—C8dVf-tI?si=hCdUFwrxv-yfCdYI; Part 2- Tik-Tok Dance Inspired Workout via PS Fit- https://youtu.be/WzN08BZvuXg?si=BEmi5Z4X5McDUOJ2
- Walking Indoor Workout via growwithjo- https://youtu.be/htNphBVfl4w?si=9gQrz7FRsinrHgsr
- 30 Min Hourglass Full Body Pilates via Madeline Abeid- https://youtu.be/dQxdYKFAjxY?si=V8ftXUFANfX1h6UM
Favorite Book(s) I've Read (a majority of these books you can find at most bookstores, Target, Amazon, etc):
- First Lie Wins (library pick) by Ashley Elston- This was such a good thrilling, fast-paced, kept you gasping/jawdropping at times book. Highly recommend for my thriller/suspense book fans!
- Honey (debut novel June 2024 BOTM Early Release Pick) by Isabel Banta- This book was a beautifully told story of a rising pop star, loved all the nostalgic bits thrown in from the 90s & early 2000s, & didn't love the spicy bits at times but that's just a personal preference (yes I do understand music and the spicy scenes go hand in hand). Liked this book!
- The Last Couple in 5B (library read) by Lisa Unger- this was such a page turner of a thriller book- kept me guessing (even had some supernatural elements in it) and it was hard to put down (I think you, the reader, may have a hard time putting it down too).
- Remarkably Bright Creatures (library read) by Shelby Van Pelt- Such a nice, lighthearted read compared to everything else I've read- gives me all the summer feels!
- Middle of the Night by Riley Sager- This book was so good- surprised me who the culprits were (cause I wasn't expecting it at all), too!
Favorite TV Show, Documentary and / or Movie(s) I've Either Watched or Streamed:
- Thank You & Goodnight 4 part docuseries from Bon Jovi on Hulu- this was such a nice insight into knowing a bit more about the iconic rock band and a had more behind the scenes stuff with Jon needing to get vocal cord surgery. Highly recommend for avid fans (or just like music in general)! Trailer Link- https://youtu.be/Vx93Z6zBnGE?si=kddJJsgDN0PZXj_e
Well that's all for this month's favorites! Hope you enjoyed reading it! Appreciate you so!
Sending lots of love & light,
Lauren
