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I thought I would switch things up from my usual What I’m Coveting Wednesday and share my life lately.
The past month has been absolutely bonkers. While the world is far from back to normal, I feel like everything has switched into overdrive. Work, kids going back to school and lots of reflecting seem to be the norm for a lot of people right now.
Fitness
I’ve managed to stay consistent with my workouts (check out my review of the Peloton here) which has definitely helped my mental clarity as much as my physical wellbeing.
I was talking to a friend about “the COVID 15” and how our bodies seem to react 80% to food (what you eat) and 20% to exercise (how you workout). I’ve never been one to diet – I’ve done one juice cleanse in my life and that’s it – but am interested in following the Mediterranean diet. This recipe by the Barefoot Contessa looks incredible. Bonus points that you can make it 1 day ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat.
Amazon Purchases
The what I purchased on Amazon blog post is quickly becoming a popular feature for many bloggers. While I don’t do much shopping on Amazon beyond Kleenex and cleaning supplies, two of my best ever beauty finds are from Amazon.
These hair ties are the absolute best. Hands down. They never stretch out, can handle thick hair and are totally seamless so there’s no pulling or damage to your hair.
This curling wand is the best $20 I’ve ever spent. I have it in both sizes (0.5-1 inch and 1-1.5 inches). My ONLY complaint is that the wand is cylindrical – thick on one side, narrow on the other. I wish it came in a non-tapered barrel. The only well-reviewed ones I’ve been able to find have just one heat setting which isn’t ideal. If you have a favorite 1 inch curling wand, let me know!
Fashion Finds
I’ve been thinking a lot about my closet and the pieces that are the best finds (like these sandals). I realized that I have a lot of stuff that just kind of fits the bill. I either gave up on finding the “perfect” piece or was too lazy to deal with returning something that worked but wasn’t perfect.
This, I realized, is the great conundrum of modern closets. It’s the reason our closets are stuffed full. The reason why we feel like we “don’t have anything to wear.”
My goal moving forward is to stick with only those pieces that check ALL the boxes. If the sweater is beautiful but a tad itchy, than it’s not the sweater for me.
I did a big sweep and sent a box to The RealReal. I listed a bunch of stuff on Poshmark. And for anything that can’t be donated, I used the For Days Take Back Bag.
Are you cleaning your closet out during the pandemic? Should I do a post on Capsule Wardrobes?