TOP 5 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS | 2.16.26

As expected from fewer days, February is already flying by! It's hard to believe Valentine's Day has already come and gone. I hope you had the best weekend - I spent the night in with good company and pizza :) I also did good this year by not buying too many treats, haha. I was very close to ordering a cookie cake but we persevered! With the month halfway over, it's time for this month's top 5 most popular blog posts. It actually feels like it's been forever since I posted one of these- despite February going by so fast, January was years long. I also think traveling, getting sick and having snowmageddon again has made everything a whirlwind. I sure am ready for spring and sunny days now! Here are this month's top read posts: 

1. DUCK DONUTS REVIEW + TASTE TEST - Duck Donuts remind me of the upcoming spring and summer months! I think because they started in the Outer Banks, it reminds me of the beach and warm weather! A few years ago I was lucky enough to come by a location and try them out. They are made to order donuts which is a fun and unique concept. They also have a ton of different flavors/toppings! For my full review + all of the flavors I tried, be sure to check out the review post here. 

Read here: Duck Donuts Review + Taste Test 

2. SALT & STONE DEODORANT REVIEW + RESTOCK HAUL - This post if for all of my clean deodorant/ingredient people! After trying tons of clean, aluminum-free deodorant, my current favorite still stands with Salt & Stone. I like to use their deodorants in the cooler months and on days where I'm less active. My review goes into more detail of why I like the formula + my favorite scents. I'll link it here for you! 

Read here: Salt & Stone Deodorant Review + Restock Haul 

3. NOTHING BUNDT CAKES BISCOFF COOKIE BUTTER REVIEW - If you've been curious about the Biscoff Cookie Butter bundtlet at Nothing Bundt Cakes, you have to check out this post. I tried it out last fall and because they brought it back in January, this post had a little surge in popularity! It is so so good, ya'll. Sadly it's gone again but I'm sure it'll be back before we know it! 

Read here: Nothing Bundt Cakes Biscoff Cookie Butter Review 

4. OURA RING UNBOXING - After almost four years of owning + wearing my Oura Ring daily, we're still going strong! I love love love it and am 100% happy I decided to buy one. It's a great health tracker to keep up with sleep, activity, daily "readiness," the female cycle + more. I pretty much wear mine 24/7 and I'll check my vitals + stats here and there throughout the day. If you're someone who loves data and prioritizing your health, I highly recommend purchasing one. I'll link my review post here for you- it has lots of good info on the ring, some photos + my original ordering experience. I also love that you can now purchase the ring here on Amazon which is so much easier for sizing/returns/etc. 

Read here: Oura Ring Unboxing 

5. PUBLIX STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE COOKIES REVIEW - The perfect post for February/Valentine's Day!! I was so excited to try out one of the newest bakery items at Publix- their Strawberry Cream Cheese cookies. These came out last month for Valentine's Day which I love. Not only are they festive and cute, they're super yummy too. I love strawberry so I'm a big fan! I'll link the full review here :) 

Read here: Publix Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies Review 

How was your Valentine's weekend?? - xx. 

WHAT I WANT | FEBRUARY

Biosil Collagen Booster // "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte // Kitsch Hair Ties // Crown Affair The Overnight Repair Serum // Pajama Top + Pajama Pants // AESTURA Moisturizing Mist // Cocktail Graphic Hoodie // TELETIES Large Flat Clip // AMIKA Split End Sealer 

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HEALTHY GROCERY HAUL | 2.11.26

WEEKLY GROCERY HAUL // 2.11.26

DAIRY

+ Boar's Head Smoked Gouda Cheese 

+ Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla Greek Yogurt 

+ Sargento Cheddar Jack Cheese 

+ 90/10 Angus Ground Beef 

PRODUCE

+ Sweet Potato  

+ Honeycrisp Apples 

+ Raspberries 

+ Blueberries 

+ Pineapple 

+ Frozen Edamame 

PROTEIN

+ Boar's Head Smokemaster Black Forest Ham

+ Johnsonville Turkey Breakfast Sausage

+ Johnsonville Turkey Smoked Sausage 

+ Happy Eggs 

+ Simple Truth Organic Liquid Egg Whites 

MISC:

+ Kinder's Mexican Seasoning 

What's in your weekly grocery haul? 

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SKINCARE FAVORITES FOR HYDRATED, GLOWY SKIN

I am 100% a dewy skin gal. I've always had chronically dry skin which is only exacerbated during the winter months. What a difference using good skincare and the right products can make! As someone with dry skin who likes to have glowy skin, hydration based products are exactly what I go for. I also have sensitive skin so I like gentle formulas and in general, my skin seems to respond better to a "less is more" approach. Having a super complicated routine with a million products has proven to be counterintuitive for me. Instead I keep everything simple and stick to the basics for a hydrated, glowy look. I love having a fresh and dewy complexion. It's youthful and makes me feel more confident with or without makeup on. 

My current routine revolves around cleansing and moisturizing. I have dabbled over the years with a little bit of anti-aging here and there, however I haven't made those permanent steps in my regimen. It might be the year I start adding in Vitamin C/Tretinoin but for now, we are all easy peasy. For us dry skin girlies, less is more really comes into play with cleansing. Over washing your skin is a quick route to dehydration and dry patches. My perfect formula is now to "double cleanse" at night with a quick morning refresh. It is always always ALWAYS crucial to get any dirt/makeup off before bed. You will regret it otherwise- ask me how I know! Haha.

My version of a double cleanse is to pre-and-post swipe with Bioderma. I loveeeeee love love Bioderma. She's my holy grail homegirl and the best micellar water. I'll use Bioderma to take most of my makeup off (always with these cotton pads- they're a splurge but THE best), wash my skin with a cleanser and then Bioderma again to make sure everything is clean. On no makeup days, I do the same exact process. In the morning, I repeat the Bioderma but skip the cleanser. I have a few different cleansers I enjoy that work well with my sensitive skin- usually something gentle and hydrating. Right now I have the Augustinus Bader Cream Cleansing Gel in my rotation. It's very good- gentle and hydrating. It also leaves my skin feeling instantly hydrated which I love. The only con is the price- she's a pricey one. If you have especially sensitive skin or love a skincare splurge, I think she's worth trying. 

Another similar option I also love is the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser. I like both the Kiehl's and AB because they cleanse without drying my skin out, an important step in keeping a hydrated glow. 

Moisturizers + serums are what pack a big punch for hydration. I adopted a pre-makeup routine from TikTok last year where you apply a hydrating toner, a moisturizer + hydrating serum. For dry skin, this works like a dream to apply makeup and also leaves my skin very moisturized and glowy. My favorite combo is to first use the TIRTIR Milky Toner, the Minimalist Marula Oil moisturizer (amazingly good and less than $8!) and then the ANUA 7+ Hydrating Ceramide Serum. I also love the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream and the Kiehl's Hyaluronic Acid Serum too. Typically you would want to apply a serum before moisturizer to better penetrate the skin, however for wearing makeup adding the serum at the end helps to create a more tacky, "primer like" texture to the skin. For no makeup days, I just flip the two steps and my skin is instantly fresh and healthy looking.  

Some days I also just leave the serum out altogether and go for moisturizer only. My night routine is kind of a toss up. Most of the time, I skip the toner unless my skin really needs extra hydration and I'll just use a serum + moisturizer. I also think every once it awhile it's good to go completely product-free! On occasion I like to let me skin breathe and have a break. 

An occasional extra step I like to add in is a spray of the Avene Thermal Spring Water. I originally purchased this when my skin was going through a rough patch and needed some extra TLC. It's essentially canned water, however I like to use it as a very last step for a boost of hydration. It helps to lock in any products and I also think it's calming on my skin. While not something I have to have everyday, I do enjoy. 

One final step that is the cherry on top for very glowy skin (seriously my fave + a total game changer!) is the Colorescience Sunforgettable Tinted Sunscreen. This product is hands down the best mineral sunscreen I've used. I like both the Classic and Flex versions which offer great SPF 50 sun protection and a slight skin tint for a little bit of natural coverage. The tint for both is very skin like with a dewy, fresh faced finish. Whenever I get complimented on how healthy my skin looks, I'm always wearing this! Definitely a must-buy.

That's the tea on my glowy skin regimen! I'm a big skincare lover and after lots of trial and error, I love this current routine and the results it gives. If you try out any of these products/steps, let me know what you think!!

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WHAT'S IN MY AMAZON CART | 2.6.26

Burt's Bees Lip Scrub // Thayer's Acne Spot Treatment // Bioderma Micellar Water // JSHealth Fish Oil Supplement // Kitsch Hair Clip // "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte // "The 12 Week Year" by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington // Hair Scissors // Mary Ruth's Hair, Skin + Nail Gummies

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FEBRUARY READING LIST

You can read the synopsis + shop each book by clicking on the title below: 

+ The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori 

+ Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

+ Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli 

+ Mile High by Liz Tomforde 

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What are you reading this month?

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NEW AT SEPHORA

Natasha Denona Blush Duo // Lux Unfiltered Self-Tanner // Laura Mercier Skin Tint // Charlotte Tilbury Concealer // Valentino Born in Roma Purple Melancholia // LANEIGE Lip Oil Stain // MILK MAKEUP Gel Concealer // dae Body Wash // CANOPY Water Filter  

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