Just a fun little post today sharing 10 things I’m loving lately! I also mention current favorites in my monthly Editor’s Corner posts and I regularly update my Shop My Favorites section.
1. HOKA Clifton 9’s
I have been loving the Hoka Clifton 9’s for walks and running errands. The color selection of HOKAs is so good and I like how there’s a wide array of both bright and neutral colors. It took a little while for me to get used to this model because the shoe comes up a little higher in the back than I’m used to, but overall I love the look and feel of them.
*UPDATE: Over time, these shoes started to bother my Achilles. I have since tried THESE and love them! I find them to be true to size, really comfortable and I love how they go with pretty much everything. I wear them on walks and with athleisure. The Hoka Cliftons may still absolutely work for you, but I just wanted to provide an honest update on how they were for me.
2. CALPAK Luka Duffel
I love how versatile the CALPAK Luka Duffel is due to its size. (I’d call it medium-sized). It makes for a great overnight bag, weekender bag, gym bag, carry on bag or even diaper bag. I’ve also been impressed with its quality and durability.
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3. Stanley Tumblers
So basic, right? Haha. Well as I like to say basic equals popular and things are popular for a reason…because they’re good! I adore these water bottles. I have the IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler in both the 20 oz. and 30 oz. and I have the 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler. If I could only choose just one, it would be the 30 oz.
4. Old Navy PowerSoft Leggings
These color-block high-waisted compression leggings are “butter soft” as the phrase goes. I’m not usually a 7/8 legging length kind of gal but the quality and silky-ness are just too good.
5. Mango Handbags
Handbags have always been my favorite accessory. I’m tellin’ ya – don’t sleep on Mango handbags. Along with Zara and H&M I find them to be very good quality. I like large shopper-type handbags for work/day-to-day and I love the chic buckle on this one. I’m also still really into hobo bags and got this bag in the cream shade. While this exact one is sold out, this, this, this and this are similar and very cute as well.
6. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Lotion
I’ve always really liked gel formulas when it comes to beauty products. I like the consistency, cooling sensation and ease of application. Believe me when I say you must try Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance-free Hydrating Body Gel Cream. (I prefer the fragrance-free formula). It’s incredibly hydrating, soothing and glides on so quick and smoothly it actually ends up saving you time. Bonus that it’s a drugstore product (less expensive!), comes in a large bottle with a handy dandy pump and contains hyaluronic acid.
7. Tangle Teezer Hair Brush
I was in dire need of a new hair brush (no really, you don’t want to know how old the one I was using was) and this Tangle Teezer brush had solid reviews. Right after I used it for the first time I immediately ordered another one for Lake (Etta’s still good with a comb these days) because having her hair brushed is probably one of her least favorite things. (Those tangles on the back of her hair can be no joke!) This brush has helped so much. I love softness and flexibility of the bristles and how it works equally well on dry or wet hair.
8. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
I am so glad I discovered this laundry sanitizer as I use it with every wash cycle. I like how I can use a cold water cycle but get the results of a hot water wash. Lysol has a few different types of laundry sanitizers but I prefer the Free & Clear formula because it’s fragrance and dye free. It contains no bleach and kills 99.9 percent of bacteria detergents leave behind. In the same vein, I also really like using this washing machine cleaner.
9. LED Clip-On Light
This clip-on light went viral and for good reason. It’s perfect for taking selfies or for video calls on phone or a laptop. I love how compact and portable it is as well.
10. TruFru Chocolate Frozen Strawberries
I grab some of these White and Milk Chocolate Frozen Strawberries when I want something sweet after a meal. There are several varieties but this one is definitely my favorite. I get mine at Target as I have yet to see them at another local grocer.
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