How is it already June?! The past few months have been wild and fun and full of exciting events and of course lots of new favorites! 

Before I get to the favorites, I have some exciting news…

If you follow me on Instagram then you heard this news a couple of months ago, but Sean and I are moving to Texas!! I was accepted to Abilene Christian University’s Master of Speech Language Pathology program back in March so we are moving to Frisco this summer so that I can start at their Dallas campus in the fall. We are beyond excited and feel so blessed for this opportunity.  We’re getting closer to the motherland and my southern soul is jumping for joy! 

A few other things have happened in the past couple months, including my 24th birthday, my mom coming to visit, getting my wisdom teeth removed, finding a new apartment in TX, a weekend in McCall for my brother-in-law’s wedding, and my last day of work!! We’ve been busy and a little stressed to say the least, but that didn’t stop me from keeping a list of new favorites to share! 

Places to STAY

The Grand America Hotel – It has been a dream of mine to stay at The Grand America while we still lived in Utah, so for my birthday Sean and I stayed the weekend and boy was it magical. I had been to their spa and Sunday brunch a couple of times before so I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed. Our room was absolutely beautiful, afternoon tea was a dream, and a little room service breakfast the next morning was such a treat. I 100% recommend if you are looking to spoil yourself or someone you love. 

Things to USE

Youth to the People Kale + Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Superfood Cleanser – Now I know that is quite a mouthful but this cleanser is amazing. It leaves my skin feeling clean and nourished and after only a couple of months it has evened out my skin tone, which is incredible. I know it’s pretty popular at the moment so if you can get your hands on it, you should. 

Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream – When I first heard about this moisturizer a couple of years ago from various makeup artists and skincare gurus that I follow I assumed it was just more luxury (expensive) skin care. Then, a few weeks ago when we were in Idaho, my sister-in-law Kalie had it and told me that it was sold at Target and super affordable. I was shocked and you better believe I ran to Target the minute we were back in town to get some for myself. She let me try her original version that is thick and perfect for dry climates, like here in Utah. I ended up purchasing the light version since we are moving to Texas and it is just as amazing as the original. Both smell amazing, are smooth and creamy, and leave your skin feeling ridiculously hydrated. For $18 it really can’t be beat, definitely a new staple in my skincare routine. 

Tula Sunscreen – Another new staple in my routine is this sunscreen. Similar to the moisturizer I mentioned above, this sunscreen is insanely smooth and moisturizing and gives you the most beautiful glow, while still providing you with great sun protection. 

Things to WATCH

Cruella – Sean and I just saw this in theaters a couple of days ago and I absolutely loved it. It was wildly entertaining, the cast is phenomenal, and the fashion is unmatched. I would definitely recommend seeing it, either in theaters or on Disney+ for a fee. 

A Quiet Place 2 – Sean was over the moon excited to see this movie and being the good wife that I am, I tagged along so that he didn’t have to go alone. I was 100% terrified the entire time so if that’s your kind of movie, you will love it. All jokes aside, it was very well done and the cast is fantastic, it certainly deserves all of the praise it is getting. 

Things to READ

Everybody Always & Dream Big by Bob Goff – I loved both of these books. I think Bob Goff is incredible. All I can say is go to your local library and check these out for yourself. If you like uplifting, Christian based, self-help style books you will probably like these. 

Things to EAT/DRINK

Olipop Prebiotic Soda – I am not a big soda drinker, never have been, but occasionally when Sean and I go out to eat I will treat myself. When I was finally able to get my hands on these “healthier” sodas, I was hooked. I recommend the Orange and Root Beer, but I am dying to try their new Orange Cream flavor!

Honey Mama’s – This is essentially a paleo chocolate company and let me tell you, their bars are insanely delicious. My favorites are the Original Dutch, Coconut, and Oregon Mint. They are a little pricey and sometimes hard to find, but if you can find them, grab yourself a couple, keep them in the fridge, and enjoy when you want a non-guilty treat.

Sweet Loren’s – Another new, cleaner treat option are these cookies. Similar to the Honey Mama’s chocolate bars, these cookies are gluten free and dairy free and they are delicious. They are also plant-based and do not include eggs so you can eat the cookie dough!

Crumbl Kentucky Butter Cake Cookie – Finally, the last and least healthy new treat favorite is Crumbl’s new Butter Cake cookie. Sean has worked for Crumbl for close to two years now and to be honest, we don’t eat too many cookies these days. However, Sean brought a sample of this cookie home for me to try about a month ago and I fell in love. It instantly became my new favorite. When it was finally released to the public last week we ended up buying four of them…I am both sad and relieved that it will only appear a few times a year, otherwise I might be in trouble. Next time it is part of the weekly roundup you have to give it a try. 

Wow. If you made it all the way here, congratulations! Go treat yourself to an Olipop or Honey Mama’s chocolate bar. Let me know what you think of any of these new favorites, I’m sure I will be back with more very soon!