As for the weekend forward, I’m hoping we’ll all be wholesome sufficient to benefit from it. Now we have a 4-hour fishing journey on the lake scheduled for Sunday with an area fishing information (a birthday current we bought for Ryan) and actually hope we’re all feeling as much as it, because it’s one thing we’ve been trying ahead to for the previous month!
Issues I’m Loving Friday #574
This popped up as a finest vendor after I was combing by my October analytics and I spotted that whereas I discussed it as soon as on Instagram, I by no means shared it right here! Since its on sale I figured now was an honest time to present it a shout out.
As a few of you might know, our boys’ screentime is proscribed to our weekend film nights however sometimes we’ll make exceptions. I purchased this super-affordable retro handheld online game off Amazon for Chase as a shock for his birthday throughout our Alaska household trip. It was price its weight in gold when our journey to Alaska ended up being fairly a headache. The video games are easy (and choosy father or mother accepted!) and all 3 of our boys suppose they’re tremendous enjoyable! Price mentioning: Our children don’t play many different video video games so preserve that in thoughts in case your children are large avid gamers as a result of they won’t suppose it’s as cool! For these with minimal online game publicity, it’s incredible!
How have I not shared this clear magnificence serum with you guys but!?! I really want to do a full breakdown submit with my up to date skincare routine however till then I’ll simply share some highlights as they pop in my head (aka after I reorder one thing and it involves the forefront of my thoughts). Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Plumping Serum is one in all my skincare staples. I swear my pores and skin craves it, soaks it proper up and exhales a sigh of aid after I apply it each morning and night.
It’s a kind of skincare objects you apply for the long-term advantages (decreasing wonderful strains and wrinkles — the earlier than and afters of this are loopy! — lack of elasticity, dullness, and so forth.) but it surely has the MAJOR added good thing about immediately making your pores and skin seem plump (large hooray from these of us slowly shedding collagen in our face), brighter and younger. It’s light-weight, hydrating with out being too thick or greasy and works immediately and extra time.
Word: This one is included within the Sephora sale when you’re a Sephora Insider (aka you simply register your e-mail on their website) with the code EVERYTHING.
I fell exhausting for Madeline Strikes’ exercises throughout the 5-week Tighter Collectively problem I did by the Strikes app final month… a lot in order that I ended up subscribing to the Strikes app for one yr after the problem was over. The programming is extremely nicely executed and incorporates so lots of the issues I do know I want for a well-rounded health routine however am more likely to skip when left to my very own units (ahem, stability and mobility, specifically). I absolutely recognize the immense worth this app offers at an affordable value level and it’s so clear a lot data and experience is poured into the exercises by the Strikes app staff.
They’re having their remaining sale of the yr (it ends at this time although!) and it’s $15/month or $150/yr for entry to all the exercises throughout the app. I’m primarily following the Weekly Strikes exercises proper now and LOVE THEM. I simply needed to share this sale right here as a result of these exercises are exercises I absolutely consider are so extremely helpful for general health, longevity, harm prevention and LIFE.
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree is one in all our household’s all-time favourite Christmas books. It’s the cutest story a few large Christmas tree that’s too tall to suit into the home of fancy-schmancy Mr. Willowby. He chops off the highest, setting off a spiral of further tree trimmings from varied folks and animals who all find yourself with slightly piece of Mr. Willowby’s tree of their properties. The rhyming is lovely, the illustations are whimsical and our entire household loves this candy story.
And now there’s a sequel!!!! Many years after the primary Mr. Willowby e book was revealed, the unique creator’s son found sketches and a manuscript for a sequel in an overstuffed file cupboard years after his father handed away. Is that not loopy!? Now his father’s work has been revealed and the second Mr. Willowby e book, Mr. Willowby’s Head Over Heels Christmas, simply got here out. I ordered a replica so quick and am so glad to share it’s completely lovely and full of the identical inventive, catchy rhymes and old style, playful illustrations.
Okay magnificence lovers! It’s Sephora’s large sale with financial savings as much as 30% with code EVERYTHING. I simply needed to share just a few call-outs since a few of my favourite magnificence finds are included within the sale. The most important financial savings are on objects from the Sephora assortment so I’ll spotlight these first, as they’re 30% off.
Sephora Assortment Gadgets (30% off)
Sephora Moisturizing Lip Balm: The right pop of pink in a fruity watermelon taste. Bonne Bell walked so this lip balm might run!
Sephora Completely Juicy Lip Tint: My lips are principally flesh-colored so I’m all about long-lasting lip tints and this one is a slam dunk when it comes to lip coloration that lasts and lasts. It’s the most effective lip merchandise I’ve tried shortly as a result of it’s extremely pigmented (with out being overwhelming), doesn’t feather into the strains round my lips, and doesn’t dry out my lips in any respect the best way many lip tints appear to do. It applies extra like a gloss than a stain and by some means makes my lips look slightly fuller, too, which isn’t straightforward to do with nearly non-existent lips like mine. My one criticism is that the lip stain has a perfume-like perfume once you first apply it however fortunately that disappears as soon as its utilized.
Further Sephora Favorites On Sale
ROZ Root Carry Volumizing Spray:
I apply this on my damp roots after washing my hair proper earlier than blow drying. My super-fine lifeless hair wants all the assistance it could actually get and has no enterprise trying as voluminous and fluffy because it does after I exploit this spray… and that is additionally with none stiff/stickiness! It’s one in all my “prompt re-orders” each time I run out.
Tower 28 Sunny Days Tinted Sunscreen:
I’m on my 4th bottle of this clear magnificence discover. I put on it in lieu of basis for SPF 30 solar safety with slightly little bit of coloration that feels mild but additionally makes my pores and skin look extra even and my face look brighter and extra awake. (I exploit the shade 20 Mulholland.) For my fitness center buddies, I name this the proper daytime fitness center make-up as a result of it’s simply sufficient and probably not too makeup-y in any respect however nonetheless provides you your each day solar safety.
Refy Blur and Hydrate Face Primer:
Consider this like a primer + face plumper in a single! It noticeably brightens my pores and skin and offers hydration whereas doubling as a make-up primer. Plus, the applicator is oddly cooling and feels good on the pores and skin. A random perk! I additionally love the lip gloss with hyaluronic acid by this similar model.
Hanni Splash Salve:
I’ve talked about my love for Hanni merchandise just a few occasions on this house and actually adore them. The Splash Salve is my all-time favourite for making use of within the bathe for additional pores and skin hydration (I’ll typically skip post-shower lotion all-together after I use it as a result of it’s so moisturizing). It really works extremely nicely and smells like a dream.
Paula’s Selection EXFOLIATE Toner:
I’ll by no means cease recommending these things! It’s been a skincare staple of mine for two+ years after my good friend’s super-hot aesthetician cousin mentioned it’s an extremely necessary skincare should. I exploit it 2-3x per week (one bottle simply lasts me a whole yr) and it’s enormous for retaining my pores and skin clear and night out my pores and skin tone.
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder:
Once I wish to actually deliver the warmth and guarantee my make-up will final, there’s no beating this setting powder. I additionally use it if I really feel like my pores and skin seems to be slightly too greasy as a result of it’s the BEST at taking away greasy-looking shine. It’s a translucent setting powder that units make-up and helps it final for hours and hours.
Listed here are your high 10 favorites from October 2025!
Prime 10 Weblog Posts
Prime 10 Favorites
- Ruti On the Unfastened Work Pants (As somebody who was on the lookout for barely extra elevated pants to put on in lieu of leggings/joggers, these have been price each penny and will be dressed up or down. They’re additionally loopy flattering!!)
- No Make-up Make-up (I couldn’t love this make-up extra if I attempted. It’s SO natural-looking, light-weight and straightforward to use. 10/10 make-up discover!!!!)
- Goal Simple Barrel Denims (The match on these is so good. I’ve the sunshine wash and the black and have been reaching for them on repeat. I’m a 4 within the black and a 6 within the mild wash, as I really feel like the sunshine wash runs barely smaller.)
- Amazon Lengthy Cardigan (The cardigan I’ve had and liked for years and magnificence so many alternative methods. It’s simply as cute with denims and a tee as it’s with sweats and comfy boots.)
- Goal Christmas Tree Lights Magic Wand (This one is continually bought out however when you arrange a notification, they restock it pretty frequently so don’t lose hope!)
- Goal Vacation Juice Glasses (I used to be solely in a position to get these by ordering them for in-store pickup! They’re lovely and look a lot just like the Anthro ones however for under $7.99!)
- Tejari Vanilla Matcha Protein Powder (The protein powder I exploit to make my each day match lattes)
- Retro Amazon Video Sport (the one I discussed above!)
- Residing Proof Dry Shampoo (The one I’ve used for years and the one cause this greasy hair can go 4-5 days between washes.)
- Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Meals Storage Containers (The glass containers I’ve used to retailer our meals for years. Zero smelly fridge smells as a result of they’re actually air tight!)
QUESTION OF THE DAY
What’s one factor you’re loving this week?
