Today I thought I’d start a new series around here, sharing a few of my favorite things from the past month!
I used to do this on my YouTube weekly recap, and always had so much fun sharing new finds and then hearing about yours. Hopefully, this will serve as a fun way to keep that tradition going!
This post really needs no further introduction, so keep scrolling to see what I fell in love with during January!
a few of my favorite things
JANUARY 2020
A Subtle Glow // My sister gifted me the Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer for Christmas, and I have been falling increasingly in love ever since. Why? First off, it’s incredibly light-weight. I hate feeling like I have paint on my face, but I don’t give a second thought with this! Secondly, it gives you the most gorgeous glow, but in a way that looks completely natural. I wear it underneath my BB Cream or foundation, depending on how heavy I’m going on a given day, for an added bit of radiance. I’d recommend this to anyone of any age!
Conscientious Cookware // Right before the holidays, a new-to-me brand, Caraway, was kind enough to send me a set of their ceramic pans. I have fallen in love with these beautiful kitchen tools, and wish I had known about them when Andrew and I registered! These pieces are nontoxic. They have a mineral-based coating that won’t bleed toxins into your food. They’re also naturally non-stick, which requires less oil/butter than traditional pans. Finally, they’re absolutely beautiful. Check out the array of color options here! Andrew and I have had so much fun cooking with Caraway in the kitchen and can’t recommend this incredible company enough.
World’s Best Face Wash // Can I share a ghastly secret with you? No judging, promise? Until recently, I considered removing my makeup with these wipes “washing my face.” I didn’t realize this didn’t, in fact, count until confronted with this tweet:
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So recently, I’ve been hunting through old samples of face wash to officially check it off my list. It was all a matter of “have to” until I came across a little tube of this magic elixir. Now, all I wanna do is wash my face! This face wash smells like you’re staying in a 5 star hotel, and leaves your skin feeling soft, fresh and moisturized. I can’t be sure, but I’m pretty sure it’s the reason my skin has been so clear lately!
Verses Memory App // My bible study decided to make scripture memory a priority this year, which made me think of one of my favorite iphone apps I hadn’t used in a while! Verses is my favorite way to memorize scripture. Choose a translation, pick your verse (or verses) and close rings as you play different games to memorize the Word! You can even do it virtually with friends. Downloading the app is free, but there’s around a $5 charge to be able to use any translation you’d like. Well worth it, in my opinion!
The Defined Dish Cookbook // The cookbook of all cookbooks, y’all! Odds are you’ve heard of Alex’s new cookbook, but if not, pull up that Amazon Prime stat. You need this in your kitchen! Her recipes are clean, but most importantly, absolutely delicious. And totally doable, as well! I’m especially a huge fan of her Asian-inspired dishes! Last week, I made the Green Curry Chicken and Andrew now thinks I’m the world’s best chef. So like I said, order this pronto! (Also makes for a darling gift.)
One Sweatshirt To Rule Them All // This feels like cheating, considering I just posted about this sweatshirt last week, but I couldn’t put together a January roundup of my favorite things without it! This sweatshirt is not only cozy as can be, but it’s also effortlessly stylish. Which is why I wear it in the house, to the grocery store, and even out and about. (Am I wearing it right now? YES.) Keep in mind, it runs a size big! I ordered an XXS and it’s perfectly oversized.
Safe to say, January brought quite a few new things into my world that are absolutely rocking it. I hope the same happened for you, and if so, please let me know one or two of your new favorite finds! (Or ten, that works too!)
Here’s to hoping February has even more to discover!
Love from the Sunshine State,
Kate
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I love the idea of a monthly favorites series! It’s a fun way to share new finds and keep that tradition from your YouTube recaps. Looking forward to seeing what you loved in January.
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I loved that you’re bringing back the “favorites” idea from your YouTube recaps! It’s always fun to see what little things people are enjoying and maybe discover something new myself. Looking forward to seeing what you feature next month.
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I love the idea of a monthly favorites series! It’s so fun to see what you enjoyed in January. Looking forward to hearing more about your finds and sharing my own too. Keep up the great posts!
I love the idea of a monthly favorites series! It’s such a fun way to share discoveries and connect with readers. Looking forward to seeing what you enjoyed in January—these posts always inspire me to try new things.
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Love the idea of starting a monthly favorites series! The Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow primer sounds amazing – a primer that gives you a natural glow without feeling heavy is exactly what I’ve been searching for. Can’t wait to see what February’s favorites look like!
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I love the idea of bringing back your “favorites” series from YouTube! It’s such a fun way to discover new things and connect with others. I’m excited to see what you’ve been enjoying lately.
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Such a lovely roundup! I’ve been eyeing the [Tula sunscreen] you mentioned. Since you have such great skin, do you find it works well under makeup for a full day, or is it better for ‘no-makeup’ days? Your recommendations are always so spot on, would love to hear your thoughts!
I really enjoyed this roundup—it’s always fun seeing a mix of beauty, lifestyle, and everyday favorites all in one place. The idea of sharing monthly favorites is great because it feels personal and gives readers new things to try.
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Looking forward to more of these favorites—such a fun and engaging series!
I loved reading your January favorites, especially the tip about the Charlotte Tilbury primer for a natural glow! Lately, I’ve been spending my downtime catching up on some new anime and checking out the official Harem characters on my favorite hobby site. I’m definitely going to download that Verses app too, as scripture memory is such a wonderful goal for the year!
It’s interesting how you mentioned starting this series to share favorite things, noting you used to do it on your YouTube weekly recap. I’ve found those kinds of recaps so helpful for discovering new things. Looking forward to more of these posts!
I loved hearing about your positive experience with the Caraway pans. It’s always great to find brands that prioritize both health and aesthetics in the kitchen. The nontoxic, naturally non-stick aspect is definitely a huge selling point.
It’s interesting how you mentioned finding out make-up wipes don’t actually count as washing your face. I totally relate to that ‘aha!’ moment. It’s funny how some habits stick around until you stumble upon new information or a product that changes your whole routine. Did that tweet make you completely overhaul your skincare, or was it a gradual swap?
I know exactly what you mean about the makeup wipes! I used to be so bad about thinking they were enough, but a good face wash really does make such a difference. I’ll definitely check out the one you mentioned; mine has been feeling a bit drying lately.
I loved hearing about your switch from makeup wipes to proper face wash! It’s so relatable to think those wipes were enough. The idea of finding a face wash that makes you actually *want* to wash your face sounds amazing. I might need to try that one.
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