Am I a bad person for finding comfort in the fact that a lot of people tend to eat certain foods until it makes them sick? (say no and you’ll get a cookie) I guess it all comes down to the whole idea of “misery loves company,” but it’s good to know that I’m not the only one who’s a bottomless pit for things like cereal, almond butter, and watermelon.
Thankfully, the stomach woes I caused myself with yesterday’s watermelon-eating shenanigans eventually passed, and this morning I woke up feeling as good as new… which only meant one thing…
Yup! I was back at it this afternoon. This time, however, I managed to keep my portions in check and not give myself another stomach ache. Wiiiiinnnnn. But enough about my kryptonite. Today happens to be the last day of September (yeah, don’t ask me how it happened either), which means it’s time for another monthly favorites post! Yippee! 😀
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. Food Favorites .
I can’t talk about my favorite foods without including this pumpkin bread. Not only did it get me back into baking (I’m working on another Fall inspired recipe that will be up soon), but it also managed to convince me that I might just like pumpkin desserts after all… well, as long as chocolate is involved anyways.
Now that the weather is getting cooler and I can no longer enjoy my favorite iced lattes without feeling like my lips are going to turn blue, I’ve made the switch over to warm and foamy capps, which I’ve been enjoying on pretty much a daily basis. I know it’s pricey and all, but I also know how valuable it is to treat yourself to the things you love.
Trident Layers Peach & Mango gum
I’m not really crazy about gum, and I’ll usually only chew 1-2 sticks a day, but this stuff is so dang good that I’d probably have no problem going through a pack a day. I usually tend to stick to mint flavored gums, but how can you resist something that tastes exactly like Fuzzy Peaches? Not joking. Try it.
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. Beauty Favorites .
This is my go-to eyeshadow palette because it pretty much covers all of your bases. It’s great for a subtle daytime look, while also allowing you to come up with a dramatic evening look; and you can’t beat the convenience of having all of your shadows in one place. Plus, Urban Decay shadows are super easy to work with, and the color payoff is fantastic.
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Eggplant
When I want to add a little bit of daytime drama to my eyes, this is the liner I go to. It’s a little more subtle than your traditional black liner, and it stays put all day – no smudging. The gel formula is really easy to work with, and it doesn’t dry up like some of the other gel liners that I’ve used. Plus, a touch of purple is a great way to make brown eyes pop.
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
I’m not a fan of dry skin, especially when it comes to my hands. Now that the weather is starting to get a bit chillier, I’ve been taking extra steps to keep my fingers nice and smooth by keeping a tube of this cream in my purse. I love it because it’s moisturizing without being greasy, so I don’t have to wait for my hands to dry off after I use it.
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. Fitness Favorites .
Nature Walks
The weather here has been absolutely gorgeous for this time of the year, and I haven’t been able to get my fill of being outside. The colors, the scents, the crisp Fall air… bliss. There’s nothing I’ve been loving more than heading out for a walk after dinner, and I’m going to miss it so much when winter hits and I’m buried under snow.
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. Book Favorites .
My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
This is probably one of my favorite books – I first read it in high school, and have reread it several more times since then. It’s a story about a young Jewish boy who was born with an incredible artistic gift, a “foolishness” that his devout father sees as a waste of time at best, and blasphemy at worst. As a young boy, Asher tries to suppress his gift in an effort to please his father, but quickly discovers it to be impossible. He begins to feel a compulsive desire to express his gift, which only tears his family apart. As the story progresses, Asher struggles to reconcile the part of him that is devoted to God, and the part of him that is devoted to imagination. Tragic. Powerful. Absolutely beautiful.
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. Random Favorites .
Slatkin & Co. Fall candles from Bath & Body Works
It’s kind of sad how eager I was to break these out, but Fall inspired scents have to be one of my all time favorite smells. I have a candle or two lit pretty much anytime I’m home, and I love the warm and cozy atmosphere that it helps create. My top two scents at the moment are probably Autumn, which smells pretty much exactly like being outside on a crisp Fall day, and Salted Caramel, which I just want to eat…
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What are some of favorite things from this past month?
Are you a gum chewer? What’s your favorite kind?
Anything you recommend that I try out for the upcoming month?
Nature walks and bath&body works candles are both the best for fall season! Totally a gum chewer, not a lot but it can be pretty addicting when it’s the right kind… check out five gum either the beta or rpm fruit flavor, so yummy 😉
I loooovee that Aveeno lotion. I’ve been using it for years! It’s the best eye make-up remover, too. I’m jealous of the salted caramel candle…I’m not sure I could handle it though – I would seriously crave caramel nonstop. My final thoughts: help me decide which palette to buy! Naked or Naked II? So different yet so similar. I’ve been putting off the purchase because I just can’t decide and my indecisiveness is annoying 🙂
Ack that’s such a tough one! I have them both, but that’s probably not helpful in the least. I guess a lot of it depends on whether you like warmer or cooler colors. Overall, Naked is warmer, and Naked2 is cooler. I’ve been loving Naked2 a lot more lately, but I think you can’t go wrong with either one.
Love that Autumn scent! I rarely chew gum but my boyfriend is constantly chewing gum and leaves the wrappers EVERYWHERE. Drives me insane 😛
Its so crazy how fast September past by! But, I love October and Fall so I’m pretty pumped about that!
I absolutely LOVE that makeup palette from Urban Decay as well! My all time favourite.
I really need to go out and buy some Fall scents! I still haven’t surprisingly.
I love that Aveeno hand lotion too! I always have it in my purse in the fall/winter because my hands get so dry around this time of year! Also um, I think I need to go buy that salted caramel candle ASAP! Or just bake something with salted caramel… which would actually be better because then I’d get to eat it. 😀
This month I’ve been loving figs, anything made with local tomatoes and basil, Golden Girl granola, marinara sauce, and White Jacket Required by Jenna from Eat, Live, Run!
Salted caramel candle?! Wowieeeee….that sounds amazing!! And I love the Urban Decay Palattes…I get one every Christmas! 🙂 There is not a color that I don’t like!
I’m not a gum chewer at all..I just don’t like the sound and I find it annoying!! The only time I’ll ever chew one is when I’m desperate because my breath smells from something I ate and I don’t have a toothbrush nearby 😉
My faves from September would be the start of kabocha being around weeee!!
Ive been loving my smelly wonderfully delicious candle you got me 🙂 I light it every night, sit by it and sip on some tea. I kid you not!
And that bread? Well, you know how I feel about that already!! 😉
I can’t get over how amazing that pumpkin bread looks! I can’t get enough pumpkin coffee lately either! It’s kind of a problem! Hope you have a great Monday!
I love reading your favorites!!! That chocolate chip pumpkin bread needs to be in my life, like NOW! And that urban decay make up is so cute!
Nature walks are the best in the fall 🙂 Even nicer if you have someone to…errr…share it with semi romantical-ly… haha
I have the Urban Decay Naked Palette and use it everyday too, it really is spot on! My favourites from September have got to include fresh figs, I just can’t get enough of them!
I love round-up posts like this! I’m with you about Starbucks being worth it- I know that I could save so much money making the coffee at home but the treat element of having someone else make it for you is so worth it for me! I know you’re a coffee drinker but have you ever tried their chai tea lattes? They are my absolute favorites, especially in the winter! They’re actually bringing Starbucks to India by the end of this year (FINALLY)…to say I am excited would be an understatement ;)!
I never have, but I do love a good chai tea. I’ll have to try it sometime… maybe when I feel like I’ve reached my coffee limit for the day 😉
dang, super fun fav’s! haha, but i laughed because i am the girl who literally could eat the exact same thing allll the time. people make fun of me, but if i like wat i eat i guess i don’t mind sticking there! 🙂 but i’m also a bottomless pit…i blame it on the running. 🙂
Urban decay… It already was my favorite photography style but it just became my favorite eye shadow brand too. These colours are beautiful and I use any of them. I just hate it when I buy an eye shadow palette and there is always at least one colour I won’t touch more than once and it will be only out of curiosity to see exactly how weird it will look on me.
Something autumn-related I love – pumpkin pudding. It hasn’t come out yet this year but last year I loved it. If you have such autumn flavours, that’s my recommendation for October.
Hehe yeah there’s nothing worse than having that one odd color out… it’s happened to me a few times as well. And I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes open for pumpkin pudding, although the pumpkin flavored stuff has been pretty rare around here – maybe that’ll change this month.
Ooo that salted carmel candle looks wonderously yum! I used to be addicted to gum–I mean seriously–like a “chain gum-chewer.” I used to go through like three packs a day. My fave was orbit sugar-free sweet mint. It literally tastes just like junior mints. But after soo much bloating, gassiness, and teeth-hurting I just couldn’t chew it anymore. I somehow weened myself off of it and now can’t even stomach it. It’s funny how those things happen.
As far as Fall faves–I love boots but have never found a pair that are both comfortable and stylish at the same time. For this season–I’m determined to find a pair. I love Fryes–but they are just so darn expensive. Do you have any suggestions for boots? I’m leaning toward the cowgirl/rugged/riding style.
I don’t, unfortunately 🙁 I’m actually on the lookout for a good pair of riding style boots myself, so I’ll be sure to update if I find any.
Iv’e been doing the same daily pricey indulgence thing with almond milk chai lattes. Addicted!
‘no’ – i’ll take my cookie, please and thank you 🙂
i can’t believe it’s october already! – but i’m looking forward to having hot coffee and not sweating up a storm afterwards. i lovee cappuccinos and cannot wait to drink more of them. it’s still a bit warm where i am so i’m still on iced coffee/lattes. And i too am loving my naked palette! even on days when i technically don’t need to be using so much eyeshadow/makeup i’ll still use it because i just love playing with the colors and mixing and matching. i especially love the shimmery ones!
*hands over cookie* Maybe you could just turn the AC up really high and enjoy a foamy cappuccino that way? 😉
ohhh I live for fall scented candles. And I know I already mentioned it, but My Name Is Asher Lev is such a fabulous book. Love it.
Candles! Thanks for reminding me to stock up on vanilla ice cream-scented (yes, not plain vanilla but truly ice cream!) ones from IKEA of all places. Well, we don’t have Bath & BodyWorks over here so a I’ve got to make do with what I can get :). If you can get them, you should really give them a try!
As I already commented I’m thinking about getting the book you recommended. I’m currently reading quite a few. Because I have the bad habit of going to the library only to come back with more books than I could possibly read at once. Then I start reading into each of them for a while until deciding for the first one to read from start to finish. I’m probably weird for doing this 😉 …
Vanilla ice cream?! Ooo I’ll keep an eye out for those the next time I’m in IKEA. And I’m the same way with books… I usually have at least 2 or 3 going at once.
I still cannot believe that September is already over – the month flew by! Some of my favorite things from this past month were early morning bike rides on the boardwalk, leaves changing colors, baking apple pie and taking out my favorite fall sweaters!
I loooove Urban Decay eyeshadow but I’ve never seen that palette before – I’m definately going to seek that one out for sure! Pumpkin bread is a favorite of mine – I love it with golden raisins and nuts!
I picked mine up from Sephora if you have one of those close to you!
Ooooo, good finds! I’m a fan of cappuccinos right now (like always) and perfume. I’m normally not a perfume gal, so I’m not sure if this is a new thing or just a phase. Of course, I’m also loving college football. 😉