FALL is finally here! | September 2024

 

My favorite season has finally happened! Yay! Anyways, I'm going to share what I've been into for this month! *cue up the cozy vibes*

A majority of my September favorites are featured here.

Favorite Music (apparently I was in a bit of a rock mood this month- never mad about that at all- both of these tracks did get stuck into my head a lot):

• “Youngblood” (2016 track) by Green Day- https://youtu.be/6EYmSkM7a0E?si=fH2YY0N2B-4LRuGH

• “Kicks” by Barns Courtney- https://youtu.be/9r4WD60uM18?si=f8sdwzgaCfwJiihb

Favorite Coffee and / or Tea:

• Fall Blend Ground Coffee from Starbucks- this coffee was perfectly smooth and good! Enjoyed it very much- usually very picky with the taste of Starbucks coffees. I'll link it: https://www.target.com/p/starbucks-fall-blend-medium-roast-ground-coffee-10oz/-/A-16185604#lnk=sametab

Favorite Body Care and / or Skincare (this whole line featured below from B&BW is perfect for fall lovers like me- the scent is described as wild raspberry, vanilla birch, and warm amber):

• Autumn Drive Body Wash from Bath & Body Works-https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/autumn-drive-body-wash-028004934.html#q=autumn%2Bdrive&lang=en_US&start=3

• Autumn Drive Body Lotion from Bath & Body Works (can't find the link for lotion but I'll link the body cream instead- it's the same scent anyways)- https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/autumn-drive-ultimate-hydration-body-cream-028003868.html#q=autumn%2Bdrive&lang=en_US&start=2

• Autumn Drive Body Spray from Bath & Body Works-https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/autumn-drive-fine-fragrance-mist-028003858.html#q=autumn%2Bdrive&lang=en_US&start=4

Favorite Workout Videos:

• 30 Min. Knee Friendly Dumbbell All Standing Workout via Audrey Koomar- https://youtu.be/9OQOVkxJsaE?si=-PFPKbYeTBIsjEd-

• 30 Min. Beginner Friendly Pilates via Move With Nicole- https://youtu.be/cTsZweJPois?si=lt7bzP9HrfMCNAUI

• Did these two videos together: Part 1- Dumbbell Shoulders + Arms via Mad Fit- https://youtu.be/otmrWml1VYg?si=WY-ts6WMb8YcGz8w; Part 2- 10 Min. Daily Abs via Mad Fit- https://youtu.be/Dl8N_8UtWUU?si=57QU2NKLaN_S4N15

• 30 Min. Full Body Barre Workout for all workout levels via Well + Good- https://youtu.be/Qkn0GutPTJE?si=RLv4qezQbrL0UfW0

• 30 Min. Arms & Abs Dumbbell Workout via Audrey Koomar- https://youtu.be/4szYfQ2-uyg?si=Qo3HpNfwagq7GLHX

• 30 Min. Full-Body Toning Pilates Workout via Lidia Mera- https://youtu.be/yPeQCGkVoeg?si=OBNvNEM3I6jqTUFA

• Did these two videos together both by Audrey Koomar- Part 1: All Standing 20 Minute Low Impact Ab Workout- https://youtu.be/4GDuaqEs5xA?si=7DSJ5RpaM0fbARQA; Part 2: “Lazy Girl” Ab 10 Minute Workout- https://youtu.be/Skp8f4YqKhI?si=CsN9jKR30OzoZCtw

• Did these two videos together: Part 1 by Action Jacquelyn- Gentle Barre Style Workout: https://youtu.be/zibBK8tvaaE?si=nvhIWSa0u5YzHG4z; Part 2 Mood Shifting Barre Style Workout by PS Fit: https://youtu.be/Loq_nzPQaWA?si=BGXu1wcTsa8hlHVQ

Favorite Book(s) I've Read:

• Blue Sisters (my September 2024 Book of the Month pick) by Coco Mellors: This book was so hard to put down at times- that's how much I was suckered into reading this book- but I did enjoy all the sisterly dynamics and the fact that they can come back together after a grieving time plus begin to take care of themselves a bit better than before. Appreciated the humor throughout the book, too. I'll link it: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sisters-Novel-Coco-Mellors/dp/0593723767/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

• The Guest List (picked out from my local library) by Lucy Foley: This murder mystery set off the coast of Ireland during a popular celebrity couples' wedding ceremony was the best book I think I've read in a minute. I've got a thing for murder mysteries, I guess? I'll link it: https://www.amazon.com/Guest-List-Novel-Lucy-Foley/dp/0062868934/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

• Practical Magic (based off the hit 90s movie of the same name- my September 2024 Book of the Month add-on pick) by Alice Hoffman: I enjoyed all of the whimsy, witchy moments plus the sister dynamics, too. Definitely a fantasy read I really liked! I'll link it: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Magic-Deluxe-Alice-Hoffman/dp/0593718143/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xVNdWzJLV92ItIzbDrSf2ZkKWvelzvBX79WxHzQv3h2Sbt0YLDFmpk-7aWavpe8Y3R3sZWwkp5ZK7ZtHqL9Yr-PnkgWpyTUgJRXwuMO1DgorwL4w6nDZvoClBGqn4gjgj5roaVy1o5bCFXGjQ_bQvs-5KXs9JabzGZXL-axtC8rGtG8tN-OqT6F4ugpBEud1QZojQ8dLicFFBPBm57mFb6XRYQhTjAD0ruhzMaal2L4.9wschPRV9O6TsEQ81s73FkrA1GkpM1Q34S4gLhIeRug&qid=1727456206&sr=1-1

• Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young (picked up from my local library): This book was a hard one to put down- it was full of forgotten love, witchery/magic, and even set in moody Washington state (sensing Twilight vibes here, anyone?). So good! I'll link it: https://www.amazon.com/Spells-Forgetting-Novel-Adrienne-Young/dp/0593358511/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I do hope you enjoyed this month's post! Thank you for reading! Now, go get cozy + enjoy your day today!

Sending lots of love + light, 

Lauren