Today's monthly blog post recap just so happens to fall on my sista's birthday- Happy Birthday, Sissy! Hehe. I'm sure ya'll know the drill by now but if you just stumbled in, every month I share a little round-up with the top five most popular blog posts here on TheKristenDiary.com. It's a little unconventional in that we do them halfway through the month versus at the end but if it's not broke, don't fix it right? Here's the lineup:
1. TATCHA DEWY SKIN UNBOXING | SKIN CREAM, SERUM + LIP BALM - For all my skincare girlies, this post is for you. It's a little throwback unboxing of some Tatcha products which (spoiler alert), are amazing. Tatcha is such a great brand! I love how their products work + that they use clean ingredients.
Read here: Tatcha Dewy Skin Unboxing | Skin Cream, Serum + Lip Balm
2. OURA RING UNBOXING - While I'm not surprised Ms. Oura Ring Unboxing is here today, I am surprised that she isn't in the number one spot. Every single month without fail, this post is always in the top five and usually number one. It's definitely a favorite here on TKD and for good reason- the Oura Ring is awesome. I love mine and recommend it to everyone!
Read here: Oura Ring Unboxing
3. WEEKLY CRUMBL | 8.3.24 - It's super random when my older weekly Crumbl posts resurface, however this post makes sense because the French Toast "cookie" is back this week! It's so so good, ya'll. I've been debating on whether to get one... definitely one of the best ones I've had!
Read here: Weekly Crumbl | 8.3.24
4. WALKING 10,000 STEPS EVERY DAY FOR 3 WEEKS - If you're looking to boost your overall health and daily activity, walking is a great way to do so. I'm coming up on three years now of walking 10,000+ steps every single day which started right around the time this post went up. It was my initial experience with walking 10,000+ per day and the habit has stuck ever since! If you're curious about how I got started + some tips I have, this post is a good one to check out.
Read here: Walking 10,000 Steps Every Day for 3 Weeks
5. DESTINATION DISNEY! DIY DISNEY GIFT BASKET + DISNEY ESSENTIALS - We're definitely gearing up for Disney season now that summer is quickly approaching. Several years back, I made a fun little Disney themed gift basket for my sister's birthday. She took a trip to Disney World that year so I filled it with some fun Disney items + park essentials. If you're planning a trip or need a gift for someone who is, it's always a fun idea. Everything I included + used is all linked in the post here.
Read here: Destination Disney! DIY Disney Gift Basket + Disney Essentials
What are your favorite blog posts to read? Tell me!
I've been looking for a new skincare routine that's simple, effective + manageable. Ever since I started seeing a few fine lines pop up on my forehead, I've become even more paranoid about my skin. I was fully convinced I needed to order an entire fleet of medical grade skincare to start using and while I haven't completely written that idea off, I thought I'd go back to the basics first. This entire haul was inspired by a video I came across on TikTok basically explaining that a lot of the symptoms I have are caused from dehydrated skin. I always seem to have dryer skin so boosting my moisture level definitely can't hurt. The creator also said the true game changer for those pesky forehead lines is to use a hyaluronic acid serum, a gentle exfoliator and a moisturizer.
I thought back to what I used when I had the best, most hydrated skin and the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream came to mind. I used it religiously for years and have always been a huge fan of the entire brand. It has always been great for my sensitive skin + just super effective. They also have a hyaluronic acid serum and an exfoliating toner that are both top rated + exactly what I've been wanting to add in.
I'm excited to start a new routine + see how this works all together. Sometimes you can find some great discounts on Kiehl's and they're also sold on Amazon which I love. A few weeks back, I found their Ultra Facial Cleanser 50% off during the Ulta/Sephora sale days and then grabbed the rest of my goodies last week for 30% off on Kiehls.com. I re-purchased the Ultra Facial Cream with the Ultra Pure High-Potency 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid and the Daily Refining Milk-Peel Toner. They also had a fun freebie going on for Mother's Day so I scored this cute little bag with some extra samples!
I'll definitely keep you posted on how it goes but would love to hear about your skincare routine! What are some must-have products and steps that you always use?
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This week's grocery haul is super random-- just a few necessities + a few snackies. To know me is to know my Diet Coke obsession. It's an addiction, ya'll, which means when there's a deal on drinks, I'm buying. I've also been having some serious fruit cravings lately. I definitely feel like it has something to do with this hot weather... I planned to stock up but the only thing that was looking good were the Honeycrisp apples. I'm also on the hunt for a whole organic pineapple which seems hard to find?
I may have gotten a little over zealous on the bread this week but I can't go without the Hero bread now. Still a 10/10 on all fronts- good for you + tasty. You can also buy it online here which is also awesome. I also really like the izzio Sourdough and I saw they now offer it in a whole loaf! The last few times I purchased, it was a half loaf for the same price. Was just too good of a buy to pass up so they'll just be taking turns!
For lunches I grabbed some deli meat + cheese which just keeps things easy. I love a good sandwich and besides the controversy on deli meat itself, it's pretty lean in calories + higher in protein. I also love the Two Good smoothies- Strawberry Banana is the best flavor!
The last few things are some hash browns, Siete Cookies (have you tried this flavor? I'm excited to!) and Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwiches.
What's on your list this week?
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