Hi and Happy August!! You know what the start of a new month means…a favorites roundup!
I’m actually currently writing to you from Maui, where we’re staying with friends for a few days! It’s a pretty wonderful place to reflect on the past month and set intentions for the new one and I’m super grateful to be here. In many ways, I feel like our summer fun is really just beginning now – we have lots of travel ahead!! And as the world sort of heads back into an uncertain place again, I’m just hoping to stay positive and focus on the things I can control.
July was exciting in many ways – I started shifting my career into a more aligned place where I feel inspired again, went back to dance (twice!), started reconnecting with friends, planned more of our wedding, and my parents officially moved down south to their new home state! Also exciting: new finds!! So let’s get into some favorites…
Yeastie Boys Bagels – You guys. I’ve officially found the best bagels in LA. I’d been wanting to go to the Yeastie Boys truck since it opened at least 4 years ago and we finally went!! It’s the closest thing I can find to a New York bagel and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since.
Bob’s Red Mill Oat Crackers – These are new and they’re incredible. I don’t even consider myself much of a cracker person, but the crunch and taste on these is so perfect, especially considering they’re gluten free!
Angel Bakeries Pita Bread – Yep, more carbs! But this pita bread is freaking fantastic and I’ve been loving making breakfast “sandwiches” in it with egg and avocado. It’s kept in the freezer so it stays fresh, and when it’s defrosted it’s absolute fluffy heaven.
Love Corn Snacks as croutons – These lil crunchy snacks are so freakin good!! I love them on their own, but they make salads so much better, too. The smoked bbq is my favorite.
Rasasvada Ruby Artemesia Zero Proof Spirit – I was so lucky to take a mocktail class with Rasasvada and WTHN last week, and I was truly blown away by how good this spirit is! We mixed it with a plum syrup then shook it over ice. It was incredibly delicious, but I also love that it has so many good-for-you ingredients, too.
Crate and Barrel Wine Glasses – These were a gift from my good friend and I’m absolutely obsessed with them!! I put everything in there from cocktails to seltzer to lemon water and I instantly feel fancier.
Getting Back into Workout Classes! – This was one of my biggest highlights of the month for sure! LA did go back into a mask mandate, but for almost all of July we were able to be mask free and I went back to dance class, my favorite pilates and stairmaster classes indoors…just all of it! I still use ClassPass, which I swear is the most cost-effective way to do group fitness, but I also used my credits this month for a manicure and lash lift! They’re offering two weeks free right now, too.
Halara Activity Dress – Pictured up top, I have been LIVING in these. I kept getting served ads on Pinterest, then finally caved. I bought two to start, then a third! They’re so comfy, flattering, and I love the built in shorts!
I’ll be sharing a few more in depth posts on green beauty and home things soon, too. Stay tuned 🙂
What have you been loving lately?!
Have a wonderful August!
xo Jordan
