July Favorites: Top Picks From Our Team
Here’s what our team has been especially loving this month – food, skincare, podcasts, books, etc., we are excited to share our favorites with you!
Lis’ Favorites:
Drink:
Bubbl'r Antioxidant Sparkling Water – Super refreshing and helps with those mid-afternoon slumps without causing a sugar or coffee crash.
Skincare:
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer (SPF 30) – I love being outdoors in the summer but also care about protecting my face from damage! This is the first facial sunscreen/moisturizer I've found that doesn't irritate my skin or make me break out.
Fashion:
Knix Swimwear – I'm in love with the new swimwear line from Knix! Their suits are built to be leakproof and are also flattering for mature bodies. I bought two!
Food:
Primal Kitchen Frozen Steak Fajita Mix – So so in love with this! It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and uses all allergy-friendly ingredients. Super awesome for those nights when you need a quick meal but don't want to sacrifice clean eating.
Exercise:
Burn By Lisa Corsello Online Classes – I love the burn and low impact of these pilates-inspired cardio classes. Lisa is the best; you can do it right in your living room.
Kristina’s Favorites:
Must-have supplement:
Vitamin D3+ K2 – We are all vitamin D deficient! This one has K2 which is very important to go along with the vit D.
Listen:
Smartless Podcast – Light and always good for a laugh, I like to listen to this when I need a break from all my health and wellness podcasts.
Eat:
Siete Grain Free Almond Flour Tortillas – These are the best grain free tortillas. You won’t miss a real corn or flour tortilla. They get crispy, and they are perfect for tacos or anything you would want to put in a tortilla.
Read:
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – I know it has been out for a long time and on the best seller’s list, but it was a truly enjoyable summer read!
Beauty:
Aloisia Beauty – Love this fairly new skincare line; the cleansers are perfect, and I am really seeing results from their new anti-aging products. The masks are ultra-hydrating and super effective.
Sara’s Favorites:
Beauty:
Back to Basics Virtual Makeup Class by @makeupxka – I first found @makeupxka on Instagram where she shares her favorite beauty products and application tips. Her tips and recs are SO good, I purchased her virtual class. It was well worth the money and so descriptive. I learned a ton and have recommended it to many friends!
Eat:
Meet the Source Bliss Balls (bought at Fermentation Farm ) – can also order online – There’s a few local coffee shops and markets that sell these amazing protein balls. Every chance I get, I will purchase. They taste like you’re eating straight cookie dough – but are filled with healthy goodness.
Read:
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle – This is a fun romance book that makes you feel like you’re traveling through Italy! I haven’t finished yet, but am loving it so far.
Listen:
Calm App Sleep Stories – For nights when I can’t fall asleep, I listed to the Sleep Stories on the Calm app. They put me in a very relaxed state while listening – and more often than not, I’m asleep before they even end.
Sleep:
Hatch Restore Smart Sound Machine Alarm Clock – My goal in getting an alarm clock was to help me stay off my phone before I go to sleep and when I wake up. This alarm clock does it all. You can set-up a custom light and sound cycle for bedtime and morning time. I use the “sunrise” setting for morning and the light slowly gets brighter and brighter – a gentle way to rise in the AM. At night, I use the nature sounds and red light to create a dreamy space as I fall asleep.
Brielle’s Favorites:
Wear:
Claw clips – My go-to summer hair style has been a claw clip bun! I love these from Amazon! They’re good quality and you get so many colors/styles.
Eat:
Rhythm Cauliflower Bites – These are my favorite snacks! I love the sea-salt flavor! I think they are a much healthier and tastier substitute to potato chips!
Drink:
Mystic Mango Synergy Probiotic Drink – I love the Synergy kombucha drinks but I have to say that the Mystic Mango flavor is the best! It’s my favorite way to ensure I’m taking care of my gut! It’s the best kombucha I’ve tried!
Beauty/Self-Care:
Doing fun nail art! – I am obsessed with doing fun summery nail art! I like to go to Nailology Lab! These are my 4th of July-inspired nails!
Read:
Colleen Hoover books – We all love #BookTok … but I am obsessed with Colleen Hoover! I loved It Ends With Us and am currently reading Verity! Next on my list is Ugly Love and Reminders of Him.
Emma’s Favorites:
Watch:
The Sinner on Netflix – I haven’t gotten into a show in a while and I’m enjoying this crime/drama – especially season 1 starring Jessica Biel.
Wear:
Aerie Leggings – I am late to trying these TikTok-viral leggings, and WOW they are so comfy. I am going to be living in these! The cross-over waist band is so flattering.
Skincare:
Rose Hip Seed Oil from The Ordinary – I pat this oil into my face as a last skincare step before bed a few nights a week, and I truly notice a difference. It makes my skin look hydrated, and it’s helping my hyperpigmentation from old acne scars.
Ritual Foaming Shower Gel – I love using a bar of soap to actually clean my body, but adding this foaming shower gel adds moisture after my skin is dried out from a hot shower, has a beautiful but gentle scent, and leaves my skin feeling silky soft.
Drink:
Arnold Palmer Spiked – My friend offered me the Half & Half at a birthday party, and it was so good! Surprised I hadn’t tried these before; apparently they’ve been around since 2018. If you’re looking for the perfect sweet, summer drink, this is it!