Hello, all! This month has been a bit much- the loss of a grandmother, workouts have been challenging me some, etc- and I'm looking forward to sharing all of the good things that I've been loving! Let's get into it!
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| Some of the July favorites featured: books, body care, and most importantly, coffee. |
Favorite Music:
- “Panoramic View” by AWOLNATION- This song I listened to a ton around the week of my grandmother's passing (the song has a soothing sound on me) and even though the song isn't about death necessarily- the whole vibe of it was very chill, cool and vibe-y. Enjoyed it! I'll link it- https://youtu.be/8-H0vrGZ-6w?si=hlg37ynjUHOBUbc1
- “Rainbow” by Cage the Elephant- This song has such a laid-back vibe I dig about it- liked it! I'll link it- https://youtu.be/YBV-KqJrpcY?si=Du50rC5Ifjb9YPKB
Favorite Fashion Piece(s) / Accessories or For The Home Addition:
- Blue/Green Checkerboard Blanket from Target- https://www.target.com/p/bkj/-/A-92420613?preselect=90098283#lnk=sametab
Favorite Coffee and / or Tea:
- Kenya AA Karatu whole bean coffee from Trader Joe's- This coffee gave breakfast blend vibes (which I'm never mad about- breakfast blend is one of the few types I really like)- did enjoy! I'll link it: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/kenya-aa-karatu-small-lot-coffee-078341. The notes in this: black currant & cacao. It is also complex & balanced with a full body that is complimented by a citric acid structure.
- Peet's Off the Grid coffee- This coffee had a nice nuttiness / smoothness to it; definitely a unique one from Peet's- I'll link it: https://www.peets.com/products/off-the-grid. The notes featured in this: smooth milk chocolate, almond butter & pear.
Favorite Body Care and / or Skincare:
- Brazil Nut Body Wash & Body Butter via Trader Joe's- This body wash smells so good! I'll link it- https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/brazil-nut-body-wash-076047. The body butter does also smell good- not greasy either- I'll link it-https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/brazil-nut-body-butter-071211
- Finery Brand Without A Trace Body Spray via Target- This body spray feels like the softest blanket fresh from the dryer. I loved it! The scents in it are: neroli blossom, cedar-wood & suede musk. I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/fine-39-ry-women-39-s-body-mist-without-a-trace-5-fl-oz/-/A-89260322#lnk=sametab
Favorite Book(s) I've Read (been on another reading binge this month to which I'm not mad about):
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (my July 2024 Book Of The Month pick): This book was so hard to put down at times! Loved the mystery + suspense within the book plus the family dynamics of it all. I'll link it- https://www.amazon.com/God-Woods-Novel-Liz-Moore-ebook/dp/B0CL1YQLB5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UIDHIMM2QDJI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.14i4rzoN-uIHsWYeSY3hVhDZ8zgct_3yYxK3UlVAAH9iatqej56_n78NenRrcq8An6PIuTi7HgYP1qNPryV48VVv_uRuCRmIsj8wBoio_5RECg2VaWjieYkwtKY3BCRtp2_d4dhdyJH5YvcSIPzUOdxaNjpXUeF5-H3EFfHzfOKN3Ny7tMIy6r2zD0qV8gJOatz_rt6WTjzgBPIsuLOGHJDzXcBN9ZGDNXksQuZPfiw.YS3ddlZ6HD80RHiJVtHPCSNHUVZkmlwHgpE2EyFMeRk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+god+of+the+woods+liz+moore&qid=1722270961&sprefix=the+god+of+the+woods%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (my July 2024 Book Of The Month add-on): This book was so good! Full of the cutesy/romance-y moments and likable main characters, too! I'll link it-https://www.amazon.com/People-Meet-Vacation-Emily-Henry/dp/1984806750/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33D4J4KV8DH9C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T_p2c1cFIks2i3wF93uWA01GjwNd5tNE9Bnrj2Mn_JHFQNu2ebqyBuNCbdoVEh6T_LTalEDOTiQYE5B_fs4VjywoEibcwvFdEkgOyfKDA-lSRq0Iwe1z9me3_xkO05cXhJK_sOMlK4-u0f7eBNerEon9VfwhumqMJaIYY8rJbMokJYckZAfTdEw7MVMF3ge3zkNI1CjEd87Gaa17OH0mq06HwXmb2bDuVqG7eoPiI2I.EQjkri6dZCQeMr8TNjEa-b14_6Y6DfoLONv62lBjLNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=people+we+meet+on+vacation&qid=1722271031&sprefix=people+we+%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1
You Like It Darker by Stephen King (picked up from my local library): This book was full of 12 stories one different from another and they were well written (I've never managed to finish a Stephen King book) pieces. Definitely a little out of my comfort zone, but I did enjoy the book. I'll link it- https://www.amazon.com/You-Like-Darker-Stephen-King/dp/1668037718/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NQxxEsKHY3ODoHLrNLVxWiFpPEM5ORXa1w45xCMvCw5MPr90qvFVh7JxH3tdrMpr8M8OiOJrERmTaX_p3Y49aYfL_JpcIhkvY91fl2JxbwwtNODhU6c9gFPkI3yCrqZBlM27tnPkMJ6-2g-UDOyaw31iYUmS6I8W6Xzzb_eC6WJZM5n9-Qku35WD9BXUoqEJLn69WPrD6VCnIIWWCh5_7A6wW7y7ajpT2BZ14s5N86Q.1uBiYdMQ9vuBt1Fshg1nrwninXTkDlQFeSMAW0r-iYg&qid=1722271067&sr=8-1
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin: This was such a unique read (in a good way) from an author I've never read before. It touched on some heavy stuff (ie: alcohol abuse, suicide and other mental health related topics)- so keep that in mind if you were to read. I wasn't aware of it but it didn't trigger me too much like it might with someone else. But all of that aside, this book gave me travel envy, taught me the importance of friendship (plus family) and holding onto the good memories as much as possible. Nice read to have by the pool or the beach! I'll link it-https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Pact-Novel-Emily-Giffin-ebook/dp/B0CF168VFJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RICJ5KVOOBX2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3SC1E6eoxb9e-ikUZxEOUw10Qk3Qa8chV4Hggc_dqHvZNo4MJzxhRHmvcefw-RxrcC7BgG8POZLSo9biQZqCIbeAsjjsq2YIRafdtmn-r1SQRPGTpEYriV9L3tNEzujzr9AAMJGNdSJqXsUfEch1LudiHLkQEdECG1xFt8GcmUnHHJOneZJODBrKQloQc_bZGd5FL9EyU-u4TRa8lLMXxm5Xs5hzGMPTJrp76qWSCas.0-7OPZUxCKTsHDKd-6WnTE7sVxslNFQI9qjXtyp-vUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+summer+pact+emily+giffin&qid=1722271107&sprefix=the+summer+%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
Favorite Workout Videos:
Did these two videos together (both by Rachel Gulotta Fitness on YouTube)- Part 1: Low Impact HIIT: https://youtu.be/9xAxI4Lkx2U?si=tsW1-lzpzdXxk-mO; Part 2- Knee Friendly Booty Workout: https://youtu.be/w-HZuDEf2m0?si=lVAJPAyhS9VBxnRS
Walking Workout- Arms & Abs Focused via Olivia Lawson- https://youtu.be/iOVO34lLjrk?si=BFPwjIF7JR_35JVi
Classical Mat Inspired Pilates Workout via Move With Nicole- https://youtu.be/hgPPy_zNtlU?si=zTlZzY1HMRdafSdv
Did these two videos together both by Audrey Koomar- Part 1- Cardio, Ab & Strength- Knee Friendly: https://youtu.be/XIZjcLkiTMc?si=MAO2uMPyxxE-ZCA8; Part 2- Low Impact Ab Dumbbell Workout- https://youtu.be/8SiQm440myw?si=CJXaKbk8bg49izmn
Did these two videos together- Part 1 by EMKFIT- 1989 (Taylor's Version) HIIT Dance Workout- https://youtu.be/3vvC-d8wJZU?si=RL43jzYYI4Fyfz0O; Part 2 by Madfit- Midnights Dance Party- https://youtu.be/ZWHz91l5bos?si=WljpQpmzmkStATPw
Both from PS Fit- Part 1- 25 Minute Low Impact Cardio- https://youtu.be/O6NrqAj7wLc?si=2WI5cDw5L8n4jyi0; Part 2- 8 Minute Low Impact Cardio- https://youtu.be/NB9n36D6dbw?si=6ewDHdaoFsm5Ek1h
Did these two videos together- Part 1 from EMKFIT- Let that s*** go HIIT dance workout- https://youtu.be/UGCyZSlInT8?si=eVP0gjXVDVbCdtJT; Part 2 from Well + Good- 10 minute dance cardio workout- https://youtu.be/DHuAJ5QqtXw?si=FeqfM15HcbofL88C
39 Min. Full Body Pilates via Sanne Vloet- https://youtu.be/pP0po_iWeZE?si=91GsSDbcVhsf7uyP
