8 Things I'm LOVING This Fall!
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♥ PUMPKIN SPICE MUSHROOM COFFEE 🎃☕️
Don’t waste your money at Starbucks because I have a healthy alternative for you, that is just as tasty! I’m talking about Four Sigmatic’s Mushroom Coffee With Lion's Mane. I suffer from anxiety at times, so I have to be careful with coffee. This product gives me all the energy and focus, without the jitters or anxiety. That’s because it has only 50mg of caffeine, plus Lion’s Mane and Chaga mushrooms, which are superfoods and great for the brain.
Here’s where the pumpkin spice hack comes in!! I’ve been adding pumpkin spice flavored OAT MILK or ALMOND MILK to make it festive (I LOVE FALL) and it really satiates my seasonal cravings for PSL.
Use this link to order some now: https://amzn.to/3CewMpi
♥ THERAPY
I started doing weekly therapy a couple months ago through Betterhelp.com and I highly HIGHLY recommend it for anyone who wants to.. -optimize their mental health -improve their mindset -reduce stress/anxiety and overwhelm -overcome difficult situations -heal from trauma -improve their relationships.
My therapist, Megan is seriously awesome and I talk to her about everything from.. being a small business owner during a recession.. to my relationship with my family.. to how to better communicate with my partner. It’s a lot cheaper and way more convenient than traditional therapy, and I love that you do it from the comfort of home. I am better at expressing my feelings through writing than speaking, so I absolutely love their live chat feature, which is how I do my sessions. You can also do video sessions, and message your therapist whenever. They have financial aid options if you’re strapped for cash.
If you’d like to try Better Help for free for a week, use my link: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/5a849dd528ee6fa2-1-01
♥ CANOPY HUMIDIFIER
It’s so dry in New York right now, and it’s taking a serious toll on my sinuses, skin, lungs, the inside of my nose and allergies. The solution? Enter Canopy Humidifier. A humidifier is your best friend when it comes to youthful, dewey, plump, moisturized skin year-round. Also.. better air quality with moisture means improved breathing, which contributes to better sleep… and can even prevent some boyfriends from snoring, lol.
I upgraded to Canopy after reading that other humidifiers are breeding grounds for mold and bacteria. Canopy is anti-mold and anti-bacterial because it uses mist-free technology, and is super easy to clean—you just pop it in the dishwasher. Make sure to order some fun fragrances to take advantage of the aroma diffusion feature! Use this link to get $10 OFF your order from Canopy: https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JZKLH8N
♥ 3-2-1 THURSDAY NEWSLETTER
A super effortless way to elevate your Thursday! From James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, The 3-2-1 Newsletter is one of the most popular newsletters in the world. Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to over 1,000,000 people. Each message includes 3 short ideas from James Clear, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question for you to ponder. They are really fun food for thought! Sign up here: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
♥ TALULAH CO. CANDLES
To be transparent, I designed the brand identity, packaging and website for this San Diego-based, woman-owned candle company. And I swear to god they are the nicest luxury candles I have owned in a long time (and I am a luxury candle whore! lol) Talulah Candles are non-toxic, clean burning, biodegradable and made from 100% soy wax.
The owner/candlemaker April is an absolute doll — she sent me 3 candles, each fragrance is totally unique from the next, and they all smell like heaven. Blood Orange + Lime (her best-seller) is warm yet fresh, with hints of citrus and vanilla — perfect for your bedroom nightstand. Lemongrass + Black Currant has a wonderful, sweet citrus fragrance. And Tahitian Garden smells like you just got to the beach of an exotic island - think a garden filled with piña coladas - yes please!
April also sent me a reed diffuser which I keep in our bathroom and it not only looks gorgeous, but also puts off a beautiful, subtle fragrance 24/7. (SO much better than using one of those gross toxic bathroom sprays!)
Click here to shop Talulah Co. Candles - you’ll love the candles AND feel good about supporting a woman-owned, eco-friendly small business!
♥ LULULEMON ‘DUPES’
For under $25 on Amazon! I have been working out a lot more lately and decided it was time for some new gymbunny “lewks.” I stumbled across some CRAZY GOOD Lululemon knockoffs on Amazon, and I swear to god they look and feel just like the real thing. Buttery soft, stretchy goodness that’s amazing for the gym.. or working from home (obviously). Use this link to shop them: https://amzn.to/3eoh82z
♥ OVERSIZED TURKISH BATH TOWELS
I’m talking about these: 802-GRAM TURKISH TOWEL COLLECTION from Restoration Hardware (now I guess they’re just called RH.) My towels were looking old and sad, and my boyfriend recommended these. They are really large which I love, even though I didn’t opt for the largest size (which is the bath sheet.) They are just the right amount of plush - not too much that the water like beads off, you know? If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can even get them monogrammed!
♥ OBÉ FITNESS - For the first time since before the pandemic, I am working out regularly again. I attribute this to two factors: I switched my schedule so I’m working out before work instead of after, and I discovered Obé Fitness. Obé is an online workout platform that you can do at home or at the gym. They have workouts for all levels, and every type of class from yoga and pilates to weight lifting, step aerobics, and spin (which they call RIDE) classes. The instructors are awesome and I am no longer wandering the gym or looking for motivation within myself to come up with workouts; I just pick a class or program and follow along. Use this link for a FREE 30 day guest pass!!
That’s it for now, friend! I hope you check out, buy and try some of the above recommendations. Let me know what you think in the comments!!
x, gretchen
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