What I’m Loving (December 2017)

Today is the 18th installment of an ongoing post series, What I’m Loving, where I share what I’ve been loving lately in the following categories: Food and Drink, Makeup and Beauty, Home Décor and Products, Entertainment (TV, Music, Books, Internet), Clothing and Accessories, and Priceless. Let’s get started!

Past installments:

• What I’m Loving (June 2016)
• What I’m Loving (July 2016)
• What I’m Loving (August 2016)
• What I’m Loving (September 2016)
• What I’m Loving (October 2016)
• What I’m Loving (November 2016)
• What I’m Loving (December 2016)
• What I’m Loving (January 2017)
• What I’m Loving (February 2017)
• What I’m Loving (March 2017)
• What I’m Loving (April 2017)
• What I’m Loving (May 2017)
• What I’m Loving (June 2017)
• What I’m Loving (July 2017)
• What I’m Loving (August 2017)
• What I’m Loving (September 2017)
• What I’m Loving (October 2017)
• What I’m Loving (November 2017)

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Food and Drink

• Joffrey’s Coffee– Disney fans know where this is going! Joffrey’s is the coffee served throughout Walt Disney World, with different blends served in different restaurants, resorts, and parks. Though Riley and I genuinely like the coffee, I think our love for it stems from the nostalgia and wonderful memories that flood us when we taste it. Anyway, I gifted Riley a couple of bags for Christmas and we have absolutely loved drinking it each morning. As if we weren’t excited enough for our upcoming Disney trip! Squee!
• Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies– I baked these cookies three times in December! Once because I was craving them, a second time on my birthday (in lieu of cake), and a third time as Christmas gifts for friends. They are just so, so, so delicious–and easy! I’ve linked to the recipe I use and love.
• Eco To Go Drink Tumbler– This is totally silly, but I am very particular about drinking cups. I carry water with me all day, everyday, everywhere I go. The grocery store, the post office, church, the chiropractor–there’s always a cup of water with me! I love this one for toting water in the winter because it keeps it cold, but not too cold. Told you I was particular!)

Makeup and Beauty

• Crest Whitestrips– Every 12-18 months I use a box of Crest Whitestrips to keep my teeth bright and white! (I’ve been using them for 10 years!) After so much coffee and tea this fall, it was high time for some whitening. I love these because they’re quick and easy and best of all…they work!
• It’s a 10 Miracle Shampoo + It’s a 10 Miracle Conditioner– Y’all know I’m all about natural, nontoxic products, but I always joke, “When it comes to hair, give me all the chemicals.” My hair is very finicky and annoying and just doesn’t react well to natural shampoo and conditioner. (I’ve tried many!) I only wash it twice a week, so I can sleep at night using toxic junk on it. 😉 Anyway, this shampoo and conditioner is some of the best I’ve ever tried. I’ve gotten expensive keratin treatments in the past, and this shampoo and conditioner are like keratin treatments in a bottle! My hair is so smooth, silky, and manageable using these two. I’m loving it!
• NYX Butter Lipstick in “Hunk”– This is such a gorgeous shade! I’ve been looking for a lipstick with a hint of purple and this one is perfect! It’s not super long-wearing, but perfect for filming a sit-down YouTube video, a date night, or church on Sunday. I love it!
• Weleda Renewing Day Cream– I’m totally obsessed with this day cream. As I explained in this post, my skin gets very dry in the winter, so I’ve needed extra moisture. This cream is perfect. It’s lightweight but moisturizing, smells light and fresh, and is rated low on the ThinkDirty app. (It also wears beautifully under makeup!) I highly recommend it.

Home Décor and Products

• Beats Wireless Headphones– These were a Christmas gift and they’ve been attached to my head almost every hour since I received them! I’m in love. I’ve thought about getting wireless headphones for a while–not for working out, but for cleaning. Hah! #honesty They have made such a huge difference; I’ve literally been cleaning like a crazy person while listening to podcasts, audiobooks, YouTube videos, and music. It’s the best!
• CozyPhones– Funny enough, both Riley and I unknowingly bought these for each other for Christmas this year! These are great for wearing headphones when laying down because they’re comfortable and–as the name suggests–cozy. I’m a super night owl and sometimes have a hard time unwinding…I love wearing these and listening to calming music or an audiobook to turn my brain off so I can sleep!
• Bamboo Bathtub Organizer– This was a birthday gift and it. is. awesome! Baths are my most favorite way to relax in the evening. I usually take one a few times a month and this little organizer makes them so luxurious. I love to prop up a book or my iPad along with a cup of tea and a candle. So soothing.
• iPad Stand– This was a lightening deal on Amazon in December, so I snagged one. I love to use my iPad in the kitchen, but I always worry it will get ruined somehow. iPad stand to the rescue! I use this for both my iPad and phone and love that it elevates the technology off the countertop, keeping it away from spills.

Entertainment (TV, Music, Books, Internet)

• The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown– I downloaded this on Audible, but it’s actually not an audiobook. It’s a collection of lectures and teachings by Brené Brown. My world was so rocked listening to this, you guys. The moment I finished listening to it, I thought how I need to listen again. It is absolutely fantastic. Highly, highly, highly recommend. (I also loved and appreciated the casual candor throughout.)
• thataylaa on YouTube– Oh my gosh, Taylor is awesome and hilarious. She is a beauty YouTuber who is straight-up honest and real at all times. I just love watching her. I also appreciate that she has super pale skin like me, because I can trust her shade/color suggestions. I’ve loved binge-watching her videos over the past few weeks.

Clothing and Accessories

• Black Velvet Dress from GAP– I bought this for Christmas Eve and absolutely loved wearing it. So comfy and warm (hooray!), and so easy to pair with black heels and a clutch. We rarely have a reason to dress up and enjoyed doing so over the holidays…and this dress made it even more fun!

Priceless

• My and Riley’s Birthdays- I used to whine about both of our birthdays (in addition to Christmas) being in December because it can be a little overwhelming and definitely pricey. However, we’ve chilled out with gifts and spending money and I’ve absolutely grown to love it over time. December is truly my favorite month of the year…it’s cozy, we have two birthdays to celebrate, Christmas decorations everywhere…ahh, I miss it already. Eleven more months to wait!
• Christmas in Baltimore- We alternate Thanksgiving and Christmas between Texas and Maryland, and this year was a Maryland Christmas year. It was wonderful to be with my side of the family for Christmas. I loved spending time with my family and friends and getting to partake in all of our traditions. It was lovely!
• Anticipating our January Disney Trip- I CAN’T STINKIN’ WAIT! We head to Disney in a few weeks at the end of January and we’re both absolutely giddy with excitement! The best thing about a Disney vacation package? We made our last payment in October so the trip is 100% paid off before we even depart. Such a great feeling! Ahhh!

// That’s what I’ve been loving lately! What about you?

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Past installments:

• What I’m Loving (June 2016)
• What I’m Loving (July 2016)
• What I’m Loving (August 2016)
• What I’m Loving (September 2016)
• What I’m Loving (October 2016)
• What I’m Loving (November 2016)
• What I’m Loving (December 2016)
• What I’m Loving (January 2017)
• What I’m Loving (February 2017)
• What I’m Loving (March 2017)
• What I’m Loving (April 2017)
• What I’m Loving (May 2017)
• What I’m Loving (June 2017)
• What I’m Loving (July 2017)
• What I’m Loving (August 2017)
• What I’m Loving (September 2017)
• What I’m Loving (October 2017)
• What I’m Loving (November 2017)