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Me before getting a new plant in the mail: :( Me after getting a new plant in the mail: :)
This product is paraben-, sulfate-, phthalate-, and scent-free.
This is a new product for me, and I'm already hooked! I adore vitamin C serums and this is one of the best I've tried. It doesn't have the off-putting smell that some serums have and it doesn't feel tacky when it dries. It layers flawlessly under any moisturizer I've used and I can already tell it's working on getting my complexion nice and smooth after I took a long break from using any skincare at all. Hyper Skin is also a Black woman-owned company! I could not recommend supporting them and trying this product enough.
Get it from Hyper Skin for $36. (It's currently backordered, but will ship in 10–15 days.)
Brooklyn Tea is Black-owned and based in — you guessed it! — Brooklyn, New York. I love their tea because it's very high quality *and* they give you super precise brewing instructions on the back of the packaging. So helpful! Due to high demand, orders will take three to four weeks, but it's worth it! And hey, it's something to look forward to.
Get them from Brooklyn Tea: the Vanilla Rooibos for $5.99+ (available in six sizes) and the Darjeeling for $6.99+ (available in six sizes).
I can't say enough good things about this sweatsuit. It's pricey, but if you know you need some reliable athleisure that'll last, it's a wise investment, especially since it washes incredibly well. The joggers are cut in a way that makes them feel ~fashun~ so I even wear them on the odd errand. In fact, I'm wearing them right now as I'm writing this and I'm using my future-telling powers to predict I'll ALSO be wearing them when you read this.
Get them from Summersalt: the top for $65 and the joggers for $80 (both available in sizes XS–2X and two colors)
I stopped drinking a few years ago, but I've really missed fixing a lil' cocktail at the end of the day. With Ritual and Monday, cocktail hour is back, baby! Ritual's tequila has the spicy-smoky factor that makes mezcal so excellent and Monday's gin is forwardly aromatic with the spirit's signature juniper flavor front and center. Having a mocktail that doesn't just taste like juice? Heaven.
Get them from Amazon: Ritual Tequila Alternative for $26.99 and Monday Zero Alcohol Gin for $39.99.
I adore my Book of the Month subscription! It keeps me sharp, researching the new titles and always looking forward to a new read. It also makes an incredible gift! Each month you get your choice of one of five titles with an option to skip a month and save your credit whenever you please.
Get it from Book of the Month for $14.99/month.
A few weeks ago, my partner and I caved and got an exercise bike. It felt a bit indulgent but WOW has this thing lifted our spirits like nothing else. I also got the Peloton app, because *newsflash* you don't need a Peloton bike to have access to all of their cycling videos! I used to love exercise classes, so cycling daily has been a real mood-booster. The bike itself is great. No fuss, easy to put together, and gets us sweatin'. Highly recommend the combination of a more affordable bike and the Peloton app.
Get the from Dick's Sporting Goods for $248.99 and get the Peloton App for $12.99 after a month's free trial.
The kit comes with three reusable cleaning bottles, one reusable foaming hand soap bottle and four tablets — one each for multi-surface, glass and mirror, bathroom, and foaming hand soap solutions. Just fill each bottle with water and drop in the corresponding tablet. It's as simple as that! The cleaner is made with no triclosan, parabens, phosphates, ammonia, or VOCs.
Listen, maybe it's just a Me Problem, but I always get kind of confused about what cleaning products to use where — they're usually dangerous chemicals and I don't want to mess up! With Blueland, it's honestly a relief to have the bottles labeled, telling me exactly where to use each product. And it's doubly a relief to know that they're all ~clean~ cleaning products regardless.
Get the kit from Blueland for $39 and check out all of their kit options here.
I'd go so far as to say I'm a butter fangirl, so of course I want nothing but the best for my favorite dairy. This butter crock isn't just gorgeous, it keeps butter unbelievably fresh at room-temperature. Now you're guaranteed to always have some softened butter around so you don't have to do the trying-to-spread-cold-butter-on-bread-and-failing tango. Just put some butter in the top portion, a little water in the bottom portion and put them together to make a perfect seal. This baby also just looks fantastic on my countertop. Love a functional piece of art!
Get it from CPClayArt on Etsy for $33 (available in three colors).
The blanket is also machine-washable and can be run through the dryer!
Get it from Chappy Wrap for $135.
There are so many types of Nalgenes, so I highly encourage you to check out all of their offerings and pick one that really speaks to you. Once you find yours, you won't ever want to let it go.
Get a 32-ounce narrow-mouth bottle from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 16 colors).
To hear me yell about this water bottle even more, head to "Here's Why I Won't Stop Telling People How Much I Love My Nalgenes."
The balm is phthalate-, paraben-, cruelty-, and gluten-free. It's definitely expensive for a lip balm, but it's truly the best I've ever used and even though I use it daily, each tube lasts me about six months.
Get it from Sephora for $10.
It's hard to find a good rug at a good price, but I've been very happy with how this rug looks and performs. I can't get enough color in my home, so having this large *pop* really makes any room — yes, I have moved this from room to room, because in my opinion, every space should have a multicolored floral rug, and I can't decide which one this rug should live in!
Get it from Boutique Rugs for $52+ (originally $110+, available in five sizes).
Enter code "FLASH60" at checkout to get the discounted price above.
The cleanser is formulated without parabens, silicones, or sulfates.
I really can't get enough of this cleanser. It makes my skin feel squeaky clean but not too dry. After using it, I feel like my face is the perfect canvas for serums, treatments, and moisturizers to be maximally effective.
Get it from Versed for $16.99.