A curated mix of everyday things I genuinely use, love, or want to try. You’ll find beauty finds, coffee favorites, cozy home items, simple life upgrades, and products that make real life feel a little easier, calmer, or more enjoyable.
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Beauty & Makeup for Mature Skin
Beauty & Wellness Finds
Books & Cozy Favorites
Food, Coffee & Local Favorites
Home Finds & Simple Upgrades
Beauty & Makeup for Mature Skin
makeup and skincare finds I’m trying, using, or loving for mature skin
Want to watch my live first reaction applying this foundation for the very first time?
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I’ve used NARS and really like how their products feel polished without being overly heavy. I’m still exploring more makeup options for mature skin, but this is one I’ve personally used and enjoyed.
NARS Cosmetics | The Official Store | Makeup and Skincare
Beauty & Wellness Finds
beauty, skincare, wellness, and self care finds I use, love, or want to try
I haven’t personally used this exact neck device yet, but I’ve used red light therapy before and have been interested in tools that support relaxation, tension relief, and at-home self care.
What caught my attention about the FliKEZE NeoNeck is that...
FliKEZE - Your Trusted Wellness Solutions for Health, Beauty, and Life
This is one of those products I use all the time and genuinely love.
Thieves is a blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary, and it has the most amazing warm, spicy scent. I personally use it when I’m cleaning—especially when I mop m...
Thieves® Essential Oil Blend
I haven’t personally used this exact red light therapy mask yet, but I have used red light therapy before and have been really curious about trying something like this for my face and skin.
What caught my attention about the FliKEZE PhotonMask is th...
FliKEZE PhotonMask Quint - Red Light Therapy Device I’d Love to Try 👀
Books & Cozy Favorites
books and little comforts that make slow moments feel even better
One of the reasons I would recommend this book is because it is both beautifully written and deeply moving. The story draws you into the quiet loneliness of the main character, Kya, and shows what it feels like to grow up feeling unseen and abandoned...
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Paperback
Food, Coffee & Local Favorites
coffee, food, and little favorites that make everyday life more enjoyable
I grew up on Aurelio’s Pizza in Homewood, Illinois, and if you’ve never had it, you are truly missing out. I moved away from the Chicago area when I got married 42 years ago, but thankfully Aurelio’s ships. My husband ordered me one for my birthday t...
The pizza I grew up on and still crave - Aurelio’s Homewood, IL
I absolutely loved this subscription. My son gave it to me as a gift, and each month I received a bag of coffee from a different country along with a postcard sharing where it came from. The coffee was always delicious, and it made the experience fee...
Atlas Coffee Club® | The Best Coffee Subscription, Rated #1
We love our Chemex and honestly consider it the Cadillac of pour-over coffee makers. It makes incredibly smooth, rich coffee, and I especially like that I can keep the pour-over warm on low heat on the stove so my coffee stays hot longer. It feels li...
Chemex Coffeemakers & Filters
This is my dream espresso machine. The Breville Barista Express lets you grind fresh beans and create café-quality espresso drinks right at home. It’s perfect for anyone who loves lattes, cappuccinos, or a really good cup of espresso without having t...
Home Espresso Coffee Machines - Automatic & Manual | Breville
This is one of our favorite ways to make coffee at home. We love the bold, rich flavor a moka pot brings out of regular coffee grounds — it gives you that strong, espresso-like taste without needing a fancy machine.
The coffee comes out full-bodied,...
Godmorn Moka Pot Coffee Maker
We use this every single day-multiple times a day-and it’s still going strong after almost 3 years with zero issues.
If you make pour-over coffee or just want more control when pouring hot water, this kettle makes such a difference. The gooseneck sp...
BODUM® - MELIOR
Home Finds & Simple Upgrades
simple home finds that make life feel easier, calmer, or more comfortable
I love these sheets because they feel incredibly soft and comfortable while still looking clean and beautiful on the bed. They make the bedroom feel more cozy and inviting, and they have held up really well over time. Such a simple upgrade that makes...
Promeed-Soft sheets that make the bed feel extra cozy
I love, love, love MontVoo rugs. What makes them so amazing is that they’re machine washable, they spot clean really easily, and they are the softest rugs I’ve ever stepped on. I also love the vintage-inspired look because it adds so much warmth and ...
MontVooRugs | A washable rug that’s actually soft and beautiful
I love this filtered showerhead so much — especially because we have really hard water where we live. We’re in Bedford, which is known as the Limestone Capital of the World, so our water can be rough on hair and skin.
This was such a simple upgrade,...
A filtered showerhead that made a real difference - Jolie
If you already have the Jolie showerhead, this replacement filter is what keeps it doing what it’s supposed to do. It’s an easy swap and worth keeping on hand so the water still feels cleaner and better on your hair and skin. One of those simple refi...
Jolie Replacement Filter for Showerhead
This is one of those small things that makes a big difference, especially in tight or damp spaces.
If you’ve ever dealt with that musty smell in a bathroom, closet, or laundry area, this helps pull that extra moisture out of the air and keeps things...