Friday Five
1 – STRAW HAT – I just ordered this hat for the summer. While we don’t know our summer plans, like everyone else, I figured I might as well have a way to cover my face, regardless of our plans or lack thereof.
Funny story on the photo: this is me in the hat from a couple of summer ago. I bought it. I loved it. And then never wore it. So I returned it, and have regretted it for 3 summers. As you can see, I have paint all over my arm as I was building the kid’s play house in the backyard that summer!
2 – CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES – if you saw my stories last weekend, you’ve seen me share the “healthy” chocolate chip pancakes I’ve found myself making every Saturday. As I shared early on in quarantine, making the weekends special and difference was really a healthy part of our coping. Making the weekends special and altering our routine a little bit, made the endless days at home somewhat resemble ‘normal’ life.
This Keto chocolate chip pancake mix has no refined sugar, so I don’t feel bad giving it to my kids every weekend {nor do I have guilt if I have one or four}. I add this protein pancake mix, but beware that this is not gluten free. Depending on the ratio, sometimes I will add more of these sugar free chocolate chips. Don’t you doubt for a second that I don’t tell my kids that I’m putting in “extra” chocolate chips, just to solidify my status as a cool mom. Not a regular mom.
Using this griddle on the flat surface makes it much easier for me not to burn them. But don’t worry, I have countless times! It just slows the cooking time so you are less likely to burn them. Everything you need for this special Saturday ritual is linked.
3 – AMAZON DEFINE JACKET – As I shared on my IG stories yesterday, this Amazon Define jacket is an amazing find. It looks like the $118 Lululemon Define jacket, but is a bit shorter in the body and a little thinner fabric. Yet, the colors are amazing and I am wearing the navy to workout today.
I wear mine year round for a workout layering piece in cooler temps, for winter and spring outdoor runs with a vest, or a post workout jacket in summer.
4 – WHITE EYELET TOP – I was lucky enough to find myself with a coupon to one of go to classic stores {and a Kate Middleton favorite!}. While I should be shopping for the kids Easter outfits, I checked the new arrivals, “just to look…” A white top is always classic and works year round. White eyelet is the definition of spring, and I love the sleeve. White is always a classic, but I found myself strongly considering the turquoise as well.
5 – $19 SQUARE SUNGLASSES – While trying to find a link to these sunglasses {that are the #5 top seller from last week}, I found these amazing Gucci look a likes for $19. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this brand. On trend, but at a fraction of the price, I have yet to find a pair that I like that is over $65. Below are more that I’m eyeing {pun intended}.
Five New Beauty Finds
I want to start sprinkling in these random 5 topics in these weekly Friday Five posts. I have an ongoing list of very random selections so stay tuned!
- Versed Face Wash – the new new favorite! So amazing, you feel like you are at a spa, yet it is gentle but actually removes makeup. Give it a try and thank me later!
- Pixi Vitamin C Serum – trying to get more vitamin C serums in my routine.
- Versed Lip Balm – to die for and the perfect tint. Non greasy and doesn’t get all over your chin after wearing a mask.
- LED Mask – I wrote about this in this blog post. It is on my To Do list to do it each day this weekend after being lax this week.
- BeautyCounter Highlighter – while not a new find, I have been using it {in Halo, with my finger!} on my eyelids and love!
Five Best Sellers From Last Week
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