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The latest edition of New Finds is upon us! I have a fun mix to share today – some sent to me and some discovered!
The first of the new finds are Brady Bands. These beautiful headbands were created to honor the founder’s son, Brayden, who passed away in 2012 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. As the mother of a son, this tears at my heart. 10% of sales from Brady Bands are donated to cancer research.
The bands have a velvety underside so they don’t slip. They are more of an accessory headband than a sport band, so they fit smoothly not snugly. I have trouble getting sport bands to stay on my head, but because these are looser they stay put without squeezing. I hope you’ll consider getting one or buying one for a friend to support a good cause!
Next up is this amazing sea salt by Salt Revolution. The company sent me a sample bag, and I’ve been using it on all of our summer salads and dishes. The salt revolution started on a surf trip to Mexico when the founder first tasted Aztec sea salt. It is harvested over a 45 day period each year at the Cuyutlán Lagoon since the Aztecs. Read all about it here.
I can vouch that the taste, size and shape make it special – giant flakes provide a lovely texture and a little goes a very long way to add some salty crunch to your cooking. The flavor is very….. fresh. In a beachy way!
The bag it comes in turns into a handy pouch for your countertop. Cute! If you are a salt connoisseur, you should give Salt Revolution a try. You can get a free sample on their website (and just pay shipping), FYI!
Salt Revolution is giving away FIVE bags of their salt here on KERF! Enter below to win. USA only please.
Giveaway and review sponsored by Salt Revolution
I love the GAP and peek in often when I’m at the mall. I picked up a pair of their gStride shorts one day and went back for more.
They’re the best workout shorts I’ve found in years! Perfect fit, size and often on sale/BOGO, as they were here when I bought two pairs. {Top by Stitch Fix!!}
Have you heard of Quirky? It’s a site that features cool new inventions and brings inventors’ ideas to life. They sent me two of their tech products to try out – in my favorite color aqua!
The first is called Converge and was invented by Jin Chai of California. It’s a docking station that shows off your gadgets at the same time. I’ve been looking for a good docking station for a while, but I haven’t ever bought one because I couldn’t find one that was stylish enough to be on display in my house. This guy is gorg and goes with my hand-painted chest and Target lamp.
Not only does it match my color theme, but it is a simple design with clean lines that feels sleek not cluttered.
I have our 7” tablet, my Nokia Lumia and my headset all free to charge here when they need it. Cords are tucked nicely in the back under built-in bands. The plugs are only for USB, so my headset had to go down to the wall outlet, but otherwise this product is an organizer’s dream.
The second product is called Cordies, a desktop (or tabletop) cord manager invented by Stephen Stewart of the UK. I’ve tried a different cord holder once before – one that stuck onto my table – and it un-stuck itself weeks after I bought it from the movement of the cords. This little Cordies guy is rubbery and weighted so while it can move around, it mostly stays put on my nightstand.
So far my baby monitor cord and phone docking cord (which I detach to charge my other tablet often) haven’t fallen through the cracks! Thumbs up!
Review sponsored by Quirky
Last but not least, I give you my new favorite lip product! LAQA & Co’s Fat Lip Pencil. This guy came in my Birchbox and I’ve been getting tons of compliments on it. It’s just the right shade for me, and the pencil-style color really lasts. It’s not too dry and it is moisturizing enough that it doesn’t look cracked or feathered and doesn’t need a gloss layer on top.
Lastly, shout out to my friend and chiropractor, Dr. Tate Huffman at Core Charlottesville! I was doing GI Jane pull-ups with Erin and hurt something in my neck. Fearing the worst, I went to have my neck checked out the next morning. Some electro-work, a quick adjustment and massage and he had me back to normal a day later. We are on the same soccer team this summer, so we were both glad I didn’t have to miss a game : )
That’s all for today folks!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Loving that docking station!
Taylor says
Looking forward to the salt and I’m always looking for an easy to use lip color so I’m definitely going to check that out. Love your blog and your upbeat vibe.
Cori R. says
We mix salt and lime zest to sprinkle over grilled sweet potatoes. Delish. The salt looks like a must have in our kitchen.
Dana says
i like good flaky salt on crisp sliced veggies
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I’m going to check out those GAP shorts–thanks!
Leah says
Love sea salt
Liz R. says
That salt looks incredible. I would probably end up using it most on roasted veggies, but sea salt caramel brownies would be the best use!
Maggie says
I love sweet and salty desserts like salted caramel cupcakes!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Fun stuff! That cordies product definitely caught my eye!
Kelsey @aslolife says
Great finds! I’ll have to check out the GAP workout shorts–I always use the Old Navy version since they have that $5 sale every once in awhile, but I bet the GAP ones are nicer.
Amanda says
I use artisan salts in my whole wheat bread.
Sashi @ GetOffTheCouchAndCook says
I actually just made bacon salt this weekend. I love the little extra oomph pf flavor the ground bacon pieces give the plain old kosher salt from the grocery store. I love just a loght sprinkling of crunchy salt over my steamed or roasted veggies. Yum!
KathEats says
Sounds delicious!
Haesun says
would love to try the new salt : )
Kel says
Glad your neck is better!
For salt — I would say tortilla chips with fresh made salsa or pretzels and hummus….
Cathy Miller says
Ohhhh love to try new products
Brianna K. @ Hungy Gator Gal says
I jut bought a pair of G-Stride shorts too! They’re the only shorts aside from Nike Pro compression shorts that I can do squats in without feeling like the seam is going to rip, haha. They were marked WAY down on clearance and came in a beautiful emerald green color. Yay for sales! 🙂
melissa says
i like a fresh steak with hand-rubbed salt crystals!
Renee says
Loving that docking station!
Kathryn says
I love salt on homemade chips!
Amanda says
Sigh…your skin, woman. It’s gorgeous.
KathEats says
You are too kind : ) Try the SuperGoop CC cream – it’s AMAZING!
Florence says
that sea salt looks amazing! I’ve been looking for a good brand to try and this might be it!
Elizabeth R. says
Salad with duck confit and a sprinkling of finishing salt on top.
Jennifer says
Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sea Salt!
Darlene says
Just ordered 4 bands 😀 Thanks for doing the research!
Jen says
I tend to over-salt (just love my salt!), but I bet I could cut back and get the full flavor with Azctec Sea Salt! I’d love to try it 🙂
Caryn says
Popcorn!
Laura says
I am going to have to check out those shorts! I’m always looking for the “perfect” pair of running shorts! And fun salt giveaway… sounds delish!
Jane says
Love sea salt on roasted/grilled veggies. This would be great to try!
Jenn says
See salt on baked tortilla strips!
Also a little on my watermelon:)
Amy says
I love sea salt on my stovetop popcorn!
Marren says
That’s so funny about the GAP shorts, I was in there this weekend and discovered the same shorts. They are awesome!
tiffany j says
love these types of posts!
Cashmiere says
Hi kath. What links are affiliate links? This makes me nervous in terms of product reviews, it makes me question whether you actually like the product or are simply saying you like it because you are getting paid to do so. Can you please clarify? Thanks 🙂
KathEats says
Just StitchFix and Birchbox mentions. If you’re nervous about affiliate links, it’s probably best to assume every link on a blog is one and just go to the site naturally : ) Sometimes I’m not getting a kickback, but the company still uses tracking code to see if a sponsored post was worth the investment and things.
Val says
I love sweet and salty desserts so prob would use the salt for brownies or cookies!!
Tonya says
Love adding it to a dessert for the salty sweet combo.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That converge docking station is so cool! I really need something like that for everything I have to charge!
Erin Hack says
I bet that salt would taste wonderful on fresh, summer tomatoes!
[email protected] says
Love the cord organiser! Definitely need me one of them! Nice shorts too!
Esther says
I love the sandals you are wearing in the Gap fitness shorts pic. They look so cute (and comfortable!) What brand are they?
KathEats says
They are by Born and they are the most comfortable sandals ever!
Sally says
I love sea salt caramel brownies – there is just something about that salty/sweet combo. Yum!
katie says
i’m totally confused by that salt guy’s website. he claims that commercial salt is 99.7% sodium chloride and filled with toxins, whereas his special magic salt has 80+ minerals. it feels really pseudoscientific (as does anything with vague references to “toxins”). maybe as an RD you could weigh in by doing a post?
KathEats says
I haven’t researched salt extensively, but the minerals would vary depending on where the salt was made. I think the draw is more taste/texture than any particular health benefit (or toxin level in “regular” salt).
Daniela C. says
sea salt on skirt steak…!!!
Becki @ Bites 'n Brews says
I had a smoky margarita rimmed with black sea salt a few years back. I need to try to recreate that!
Erika says
A tomato sandwich!
Jeanne T says
There’s a salt revolution going on in my kitchen! I am a huge fan of pink himalayan salt, and I love a chipotle sea salt for a margarita rimmer–Yum!
Charlotte says
Love a little salt on my watermelon!
Rachel @ Lou Lou Belle says
Mmm! I love sea salt on roasted meats! Can’t wait to try it!
Tierney S says
I love to grill and think the salt would be delicious on veggies!
Emma says
Love that cord organizer!
Allison W. says
I like sea salt in guacamole!
Brooke Gregg says
Sea salt + dark chocolate = love!
Allison Galassie says
I love salt on salted caramel brownies!
[email protected] says
Would love to try the salt out on a caprese salad!
melissa c. says
I would love love to try that salt!
Kristina N. says
Love sea salt! I love making my own pretzels and this salt would be perfect with them!
Mollie K. says
I love adding salt to enhance the flavor of mashed sweet & gold potatoes with tahini mixed in. yum so creamy!
Amy says
I love a little salt on fresh cucumbers!
Tera says
I made a delish salad that needs a good coarse salt. Arugula, fennel, shaved manchego cheese, candied walnuts, sea salt with lemon oil for the dressing.
[email protected] says
I went to buy the salt and I see it’s $25 but I couldn’t find how much you get. I’m curious how much salt I’d get for that price. Can you tell me how many ounces your package is?
KathEats says
It’s 8 ounces
Meghan says
Laura, you should give Maldon sea salt a try if you can find it. It’s fabulous! It’s from the UK, and the salt is almost flaky – it’s a great finishing salt for almost anything. An 8.5 oz box should run between $6-10, depending on where you live (online is about $7 average). Jamie Oliver, Ferran Adria, Delia Smith and more all use it (I first saw it on one of Jamie’s shows), if that means anything to you. All I know is it’s my favorite salt, and the price is really reasonable.
Kate says
I am a sea salt addict! There is great sea salt here in Maine but I would love to try this! I pretty much salt everything but my latest is my hardboiled egg/avacado/pico mash….omg…so good.
Eva says
salt + fries 😉
Dani says
Thanks for sharing Kath! I love hearing our your recommendations! 🙂
Alana says
that sea salt would be amazing to sprinkle on my chocolate-covered caramels!
shaleen says
I love to sprinkle sea salt on unsalted butter, and then spread it on fresh bread. Yum!
Allison says
Love the stich fix top! I really like salt on my eggs…and most things really.
Maggie says
Who can resist a well-salted, juicy steak?
Lauren B. says
I love baking pretzels with sea salt.
Michelle says
Love some salt sprinkled on top of chocolate chip cookies.
Melanie says
That sea salt would be great on roasted or grilled veggies.
jillian says
Salt on avocado! 🙂 (Salt on everything!)
meredith says
i love rosemary french grey salt from the sf farmer’s market on my avocado toast. yummm
Nana Phyllis says
I loved salted caramel!
theresa says
margs n steak
Pam B says
Hiya Kath!!! I love trying new salts. Would love to try this too. Hope you have a great week!!! Thanks for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!!
Haley says
I love salt on pretty much everything!
sue says
i love adding a bit of sea salt to my fruits during the summer – esp watermelon!
Jenny says
Avocado toast with sea salt! The best.
Renée says
Summer grilled veggies would be delic w that salt! Thanks!!
Dana says
I would try adding salt to home-made kale chips!
Christi W. says
Not so much a recipe, but my favorite use for salt right now is lightly sprinkled over ice cold watermelon 🙂
Ilana says
I love sprinkling sea salt on chocolate pudding – makes a simple dessert delicious!
Ashley R says
Any hearty vegetable soups take great with limited salt and lots of garlic and onion.
Alex says
I love charred padron peppers sprinkled with flaked sea salt!
Laura @ She Eats Well says
I love the look of the Converge docking station. It looks so sleak and stylish!
Tracy says
Love sea salt on salad 🙂
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
I bet the Aztec salt would be amazing on some kale chips with olive oil and nutritional yeast!
Melissa says
That salt would be great on some roasted veggies!
K says
French fries, of course!
Amanda says
My fav is some good old fashioned salty air popped corn!
Sara C says
I love sprinkling salt on hard boiled eggs and fresh tomatoes!
Niko's Mama says
I’d love to try that sea salt! Side note… I LOVE the colors of your chest of drawers – absolutely beautiful (blue is my favorite color!!) 🙂
KathEats says
Thanks I just painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!
Leslee @ Her Happy Balance says
I’m convinced that good salt helps enhance the flavors in guacamole tenfold!
And on an un-salt-relateed note, I love that docking station! Great color.
Shannon says
I love salt on pretty much everything but there is nothing as good as a yummy avacodo with a little salt sprinkled on it.
Slater says
Would love to try this sea salt!
Cate says
My husband would love that salt atop a ripe tomato, but I would probably put some in a dessert for the flavor contrast.
Jayme says
Is there somewhere else where we can find the Converge docking station? It’s EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for, but the link you provided says it’s not available for purchase.
KathEats says
Oh no! Let me double check with Quirky.
KathEats says
It appears to be a weird fluke in the shopping cart system. I have updated the post link to one that should work!
Carla says
I can really pile on the salt on my scrambled eggs 😉 Actually I’ve been using Himalayan Pink Sea Salt for this recently, because the granules are a nice texture…this Aztec salt looks very interesting! Hope I win!
Nicole says
My favorite salt-friendly recipe are cookies dusted with sea salt for a little savory element!
Valerie B says
I like a little salt on caramel chews. Yum!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I am not sure if you can call it a “recipe,” but I love making toast topped with avocado and salt!
Kelly says
ME TOO! YUM!!!
SARA S says
I would love to try out this salt…lately I’ve been collecting quite a few different kinds and this would be a great addition to my new obsession 🙂
Allison says
What’s a GI jane pull up? Creative name for strict pull-ups or a cool variation?!
KathEats says
It means you get to jump up into it instead of starting by completely limp hanging. So much easier (but still super hard)
Allison says
So…like calling modified push-ups “girl” push ups, they are GI Janes because they are easier? If I’m wrong, awesome, but if so it doesn’t really help the “women are weaker than men and should work out differently” stereotype. I know it’s not your phrase.
KathEats says
Nope it doesn’t unfortunately
Kristen says
I love a little salt in my guacamole!
Katie says
Sea salt on a little avocado mashed together with mozzarella and edamame!
Robin says
Oh, I love the look and texture of that salt! I was just diagnosed with low blood pressure and doctor ordered me to add more salt to my diet. Don’t have to ask me twice!!!
Hope says
My favorite way to use salt is mixed with avocado… I top salads, toast, chips, all sorts of things with my concoction! 🙂
Amye says
Love sea salt on avocado toast.
Leah says
I really wish you would put prices on your reviews. I’ve never seen a blogger (or anyone really) do a review without providing this pretty basic information.
KathEats says
I’ve actually not seen many include prices. And I’ve never gotten this request before. But thanks for the feedback – perhaps I can include them more.
Leah says
Well I can tell you at least one reader would appreciate it! I loved the robot vacuum but my jaw dropped when I saw it was $600 in the comments.
Andrea says
Salt popcorn is the best!!!
Jessica Mumford says
I’ve never done anything fun w/ sea salt, but would love a chance to experiment!
ann says
I love salt on pork chops that we grill or on eggplant, the salt pulls the bitterness out of the eggplant.
Thanks.
Alice says
I’d love to give the sea salt a try.
Beth says
Salt and vinegar anything!!
Kelly says
Love salt on pretty much everything!!! Perhaps my favorite is in my home made salad dressing – EVOO, red wine vinegar, dill, SALT, and fresh ground pepper!!
Jessie H says
I love sea salt on baked sweet potato fries! Actually…any roasted veggie…so simple, but it adds so much flavor!
Kari F says
I have just started using sea salt. The Aztec sea salt sounds delish.
Jeanie says
Great finds! I love sea salt on stovetop-roasted asparagus! Yum!!
Erin m. says
I love sprinkling sea salt on n brownies!
Michele says
I can’t eat a salad without salt on it!
Jeri says
I would use the sea salt on grilled smashed potatoes as a finishing salt. I have been trying a lot lately. So far my favorite is Smoked sea salt.
dominique says
Hey Kath,
I love your blog, and ALSO your wall colour! Any chance you recall which swatch colour you used for that beautiful soft turquoise paint?
Thanks!
KathEats says
Robins egg blue!
Emily @ Life on Food says
I love a good old pretzel roll bun for a nice big burger.
michelle says
Yayy for salt!!!
Livi says
I love that pencil from Birchbox! I havent tried it out yet, but it looks so fun!
Lauren says
I love sea salt chocolate chip cookies!
elizabeth says
I used smoked sea salt in my hummus today.
Trisha says
I love some roasted veggies with sea salt!
Katie says
Love the charging dock.
Julie says
I don’t use a whole lot of salt, but I use it on eggs!
Amber c. says
Salty popcorn made with our whirlypop!
Leah F. says
I am definitely going to purchase a few of those adorable headbands – what a wonderful cause.
Casey @ Casey the College Celiac says
I love salt on my roasted veggies! YUM!
Lucy says
Do you use iodised salt for cooking or do you get iodine somewhere else?
KathEats says
I don’t use it in cooking but yes in baking
Michele says
I love to use sea salt on popcorn with nutritional yeast.
Ann-Marie says
I love salt paired with something sweet, I bet that Aztec salt would be delicious on some homemade truffles!
KL says
French fries is the only time I use salt and with Pesto
Robin Enright says
Hi, thanks for all the reviews. I love that shirt from stitch fix. Is there anywhere I could buy it in a store?
KathEats says
I’m not sure. ..I think most of their clothes are exclusive
wendy r. says
my favorite summer salt recipe is a watermelon, feta, mint and sea salt combo!
Cyn says
Sea salt makes everything sound so much more inviting, especially when added to a dessert-love the sweet and savory together.
It’s interesting how many naturally occurring different flavors there are. Would like to try a new one.
Fun post!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jackie says
Salt on sweet corn!
Molly says
I love salt on fresh tomatoes. Yum!
Penny Snyder says
that salt would be awesome for homemade pretzels!!
jen says
Guac!!
JennieM says
I would love to try that salt, afterall it is “summatime” fresh veggie season!
Gita says
Wow. Salt sound amazing. Would love to try that – roasted veggies, smashed fingerling potatoes and soft boiled eggs – yumm
Jen B says
I love salt. Period 🙂
Veronica says
Have you done a full review of Birchbox on your blog? I’m on the fence between them and the Ipsy glam bag. Thanks!!
KathEats says
I haven’t done a full post about Birchbox but I LOVE it!!! I haven’t heard of Ipsy before, but I just signed up to get a subscription and see what it’s like. Just based on the profile and brands description, I’d totally give Birchbox the edge, but we’ll have to see.
Brittany M says
I love sea salt on top of poached eggs. One of my favorite meals ever!
Sarah says
Baked sweet potato fries…yum! Also, I love the Stitchfix shirt!
Pauline says
I love sea salt on fresh veggies, and on sweet potato wedges.
Love those Gap shorts!
Kathleen says
That salt sounds amazing! I’m sure it would be yummy with just about anything, but I bet they’d be perfect on top of some brownies! 🙂
Sophia says
That salt would be yummy on our sweet potato fries!
Randilea says
I use maldon salt with practically everything, so I’m always up for trying new salt!
Stephanie Cameron says
anything salted caramel.
Nicole says
I’m a big fan of different salts. Everything is better with a pinch especially roasted potatoes.
Christine says
Out of curiosity, what color does the lipstick show up as?? Looks purple! Also, the salt looks fabulous.. I’m so into the salty-sweet thing right now!
KathEats says
Kind of a raspberry purple
Joci S. says
Love love love those workout shorts!!!
Lacey says
I CANNOT have corn on the cob without salt…I’m a traditionalist!
Nancy says
I really like your phone case! Can you tell me where you got it? The colors and wood tone are perfect!
KathEats says
Hello Nutcase on Etsy!
Theodora says
That little table is ADORABLE.
Caroline says
I love the layout of your blog! I’ve been a follower for years, but just realized how easy it is to go from the thought “I know I’ve read about that recently but I can’t remember when” to finding it! Not having to scroll through full length posts is such a time saver. (In case you’re curious, I was looking for the cord keeper to help organize my desk as I start grad school next month!)
KathEats says
🙂 Thanks!
Katie says
Could you share the name of the top from stitchfix? I’d like to request it in my next fix!!
KathEats says
Pretty sure this is it: Brentwood Tiered Striped Tank Top