Reading posts full of favorites from bloggers is one of my favorite things. There’s always an article I’ve missed, a recipe I want to try, or something new to learn. So that’s what I’ve gathered for you this Monday.
Today’s Good Things, Vol. 1
The first good thing is in the above pic. Drinks! More accurately, I left the house. Vegas and I had a date night at a super touristy spot and got a great table. My handicap may or may not have helped. 😉
Now, on to stuff that isn’t about me. (Mostly.)
Health Reads
What the Health. How many of you have seen it? It’s a bit extremist for my taste (and I’m feeling pretty anti-extremist after this weekend’s events). I appreciated Abby’s analysis in this post.
This post from Meredith really hit home for me – “When You Stop Caring About What You Eat”. I’ve had to do a lot of stepping back from my workout routine since having surgery, and it’s been a real struggle for me mentally. Not necessarily a food issue, but you can see the correlation.
Along those same lines, we all have cellulite. I love this trainer’s notion of “fancy fat”.
Recipes
This fidget spinner is made of Oreos! Finally, I can get behind the craze.
I want Lindsay Cotter’s Spicy Shrimp Caesar Spinach Salad. So. Bad.
Bean brownies are still a thing. I could stuff my face with these Black Bean Brownies & Hemp Seed Frosting.
Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola. Not only is Sonali a super-smart doctor, but she also finds time to come up with deliciousness like this.
I still really love my Fireball Gummy Bears. One of my old roller derby friend made them!
Other Stuff
Do you watch Orange is the New Black? I loved seeing the OITNB stars in “real” life. Tasty is gorgeous!
PopSugar Must Have boxes are one of my favorite things. The box they sent over this month did not disappoint. It was mostly party-themed – the Pastel Cheers Lacquered Tray with its little painted confetti dots was my favorite! One of the very best things about this box is that I get things I’d never buy myself, like the First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Bouncy Mask I’ve been eying at Sephora and a gorgeous Free Spirit Journal byFringe Studio (I’ve been meaning to actually pencil-to-paper write more!).
Get your very own PopSugar Must Have Box right here. In celebration of their 5th birthday, you can use the code PARTY for $10 (← that’s the biggest discount I’ve ever seen them offer) your FIRST Must Have Box! They’re doing giveaways every week this month for subscribers. The August box was worth $150 dollars; it would have been $30 with that discount. #deal
Speaking of beauty products… I’m on my second order of Retinol Serum, so I guess it’s time to share with you guys. Retinol is good for acne AND wrinkles. That’s a win-win in my book. I’ve noticed a difference in my forehead lines since using this. I also find it’s more gentle/less drying than the Retin-A I used to get from the doctor.
We’re also on our third order of this Goat’s Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm. Vegas actually requests it when we get low! It’s the only thing I’ve found that makes me look awake when I am decidedly not awake. It works almost immediately too. Pro-tip: keep it in your fridge for an even more intense cooling effect.
Lastly, a video from day 8 post surgery: I legit rode a scooter through Home Depot. I was mortified and entertained, all at once.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXrY7GaHwsW/
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I really wanted to say something about this weekend’s horrific incident in VA, but I don’t have the words yet. I just hope we rise above this before it gets worse.
Is there a beauty product you order on repeat?
What’s a good read or recipe you’ve discovered recently?
thanks for sharing my post! I hope you are feeling a bit better – you will get back to your routine before you know it. although I totally understand how hard it is right now, ugh!
Of course! I really enjoyed reading it. Much needed right now. 🙂
OMG I loved seeing the OITNB cast “in real life!” I think Pornstache was the most shocking – holy what?? And when are they bringing him back? This last season was horrible.
You are hilarious on the scooter!!! OMG too funny!!!
That riot went on about 3 episodes too long. Yawn. At least there was a decent cliffhanger at the end!
I refuse to ride a scooter ever again. LOL!
I’m struggling with the words for what happened in VA as well, as you can tell by my post. Thanks for giving us something uplifting!
It was a nice break from my Facebook rants. 😉
I live about 2 hours from Charlottesville and have many friends that live there. This weekend was just horrific. On a more happy note, my beauty product of choice would have to be Garnier’s BB cream.
I can’t imagine being there… it’s scary enough from across the country. Oy. 🙁
Thanks for the rec – I’m always looking for good skin products!
Oh heck yeah I love round up posts! Just did one today! I always buy tatcha luminous spray– its a beauty staple!
I love your round ups! I always find something new. 🙂
The oreo is genius! Can’t wait to show my son
Ha! You have to let me know if he makes it!
I haven’t watched “What The Health Yet” but it’s on my list of things to do.
The only beauty product I ALWAYS re-buy is the DryBar dry shampoo – everything else I usually switch up based on what’s on sale or if something new looks good.
I can’t believe how long it took me to use dry shampoo! I couldn’t live without it now.
Thanks for sharing my date sweetened bean brownie bites! Totally stuff-your-face worthy 😊
I can’t wait to try them! The frosting sounds unreal!
I loved What the Health! I think my boyfriend is now a vegetarian from watching it 😉 .
And I love seeing the OITNB cast in real life. It’s crazy how different they look! All so beautiful.
Hope you have the best Monday, and that you are recovering well!
Seeing that OITNB article made me think of Charlize Theron in the Monster movie. Talk about a transformation!
I love these posts as well. Like cashing in on someone else discoveries! My sister fell into that fidget spinner craze, then they were banned from her school, but i agree that an oreo one i could go for!
Did she really?! I never tried one, but I just couldn’t see the point. If I need to fidget, I play with my phone. Ha!
Yay!! So happy you made it out of the house for a date night with Vegas, that means you are getting better and I’m very very very happy to hear that. OMG, I need to make this Oreo fidget spinner. I’m not a big fan of these fidget spinner also Laura, so happy to learn I’m not the only one. These Black Bean Brownies with Hemp Seed Frosting looks pretty darn exciting. Yes Yes Yes I watch Orange is the new black, I love looking at these talented actresses in “real” life, its so much fun. I can’t wait for this months PopSugar Box, I love me some pop sugar.
Thank you! It’s still a bit of a struggle to go anywhere because I hobble along slooooowly, but I don’t even care. I’m ready to break free!
I love reading favourite posts so I’m really glad you are doing one. It’s also the reason I do one every Friday – write what you love to read!
Both David and I were very impressed with your Home Depot driving skills – well, there has to be some perks to surgery!
Those pop sugar boxes look fab! Nothing similar to that here in AUS but I have signed up for a natural beauty type one and I get my first box in September – very excited!
I love your Friday posts! So glad I could entertain you with mine… well, really my scooter. LOL! Vegas was dying laughing.
I cant decide whether I want to talk about last weekends horrific events or not. It still hurts too much.
Also you are fabulous just as you are, with or without an extra few pounds.
You express yourself in writing so well. I want you to talk about it.
I feel like I’m always 3 steps behind on topical articles and recipes. Wanna hear about sweet potato chili everyone was making years ago that I only just now discovered?
LOL! I feel like I’m that person with pop music and fashion.
I don’t think I want to see what the health. Ignorance is bliss. Well, for me right now. 😂
Right that with you, bro.
I thought that What The Health was an interesting documentary, but I did feel like they cherry picked some of their information. I obviously am a proponent of a plant-based diet though… but want to hear something funny? I saw the documentary, then went to IDEA World like a week later and saw this doctor speak about nutrition research backing a plant-based diet… I happen to see him in the airport a few hours later, and as we were chatting I said, “Your talk reminded me a bit of the documentary What The Health” and he just smiled… I didn’t realize it at the time, but when I looked him up later, I realized that he is one of the doctors IN THE DOCUMENTARY hahaha he must have thought I was a bit nuts!