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August 17, 2022

Things I’m Digging

Tune in for a new episode of things I’m digging! From the Netflix show we loved to my new purse!

Things Im Digging - new barstools this !

Things I’m Digging

New Barstools

These barstools came from my sister! She passed them on to my mom who passed them on to me.

I previously had the same style of stools in white, which I bought when we moved into this house. I think this is a perfect example of when I got too obsessed with white and neutrals. They just blended in (which I think was the point at the time) but I like how the blue ones pop so much more!

Things Im Digging - white barstools Things Im Digging - blue barstools

Virgin Margs

Speaking of bars, I am not addicted to alcohol, but I am very into the habit of having a drink at happy hour. Water and seltzer often just don’t curb the craving. Enter: virgin margaritas! When I was pregnant with Birch I sipped these all summer. The salted rim is key! And the jalapeño limeade plus a single pickled jalapeño brings great flavor. A slice of fresh lime completes it. 

virgin margarita

Bota Box Breeze

Also on the lower alcohol recs is this new find by Bota Box. The Breeze line is 8% alcohol, so it’s lower in both alcohol and calories compared to regular wine. Normally I don’t care for “watered down” drinks, but I think this still tastes pretty good!! Best of all it’s a lot cheaper than cans (which is why I bought it). A great summertime drink when you don’t want to get too dehydrated. 

Things Im Digging - Bota Box Breeze

Modern & Chic

My stylish fashionista friend, Cindy, had this bag at the gym the other week. I have literally given away, donated, or worn out all of my larger purses. It was time for a new one! 

Modern & Chic convertible bag

I love that this one can be worn as a backpack, over the shoulder AND as a cross-body bag! The pockets are great, it can hold a water bottle and a laptop, and it’s not too heavy. 

Things Im Digging Modern & Chic convertible bag

It came with the rainbow strap, and I added the muted pastel adjustable strap to my purchase. Love it! Check out all the colors and other similar bag designs. 

convertible bag with straps

Our Great National Parks

Thomas and I finished Ozark and started a new show that is the complete opposite (although the killer whale scene reminded me of something you’d see on Ozark!): Our Great National Parks. The show is narrated by Barack Obama and is one of THE BEST “nature shows” I have ever watched. Thomas and I frequently comment that we have no idea how the directors capture shots – both in closeness to the animals and the behaviors they manage to catch on film. I definitely recommend watching it. 

A New Financial Wellness App: Stackin’

Sponsored by Stackin’

You guys know I love budgeting, but not everyone loves spreadsheets! And your relationship with money goes beyond math – it takes work like your interpersonal relationships too! But if your underlying relationship with money is broken, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to truly improve your financial well-being with a budget or spreadsheet alone. I’ve been hooked on the money podcast I Will Teach You To Be Rich and have loved listening to Ramit talk about money psychology, which runs deep, often back to childhood. Thus, I love the concept behind Stackin’! 

Stackin’ is a new financial wellness app that digs deeper into your habits and behaviors to figure out WHY you make the money decisions you do and help you try to change those with behavioral change. Some of the features inside the app include a quiz to help you get clear on your relationship with money see where you’re spending and how it makes you FEEL, do daily therapy-based activities to help you shift your patterns, and even talk to a money coach to dive deeper into your core beliefs.

You can get access now with a 7-day free trial!

Stackin Financial Wellness App

Beautycounter Minis

A great way to test drive some of Beautycounter’s MVP serums and moisturizers, these limited edition minis are refillable and great for travel or your gym bag. If you love what’s inside, you can buy the full size to refill the mini. They’re also made of sustainable glass. (If you want something really lightweight and TSA approved, check out the Countertime Carry On Set.) Best of all: you can get 20% off of your first order (use the code cleanforall20), which puts this at a really great price point. Beautycounter also has a 60 day free return policy so there’s no risk to giving something a try!

Beautycounter Minis

New Glass Containers

I used to have all Pyrex food storage containers, but one by one they broke or got lost. We had reverted back to warped plastic containers. So on Prime Day I bought this new glass set, and I’ve been really happy with it!! I wanted just two sizes to minimize lid confusion, and I needed them to stack neatly in my food storage drawer. These are lighter weight than you think, and so far we’ve loved the locking lids! 

New Glass Containers

Favorite Electrolytes

Someone asked me recently what my favorite electrolytes are and my answer is Ultima! These have the best taste, and they are made with Stevia. And I also like that they don’t have food dye colors (the red is from beet juice). I also give Nuun a thumbs up, but I don’t really care for the fizziness in my water bottle (it can explode!)

I recently ordered some LMNT after reading about them on Teri’s blog, and I can’t wait to try those to compare. 

MagicLinen Sheets

MagicLinen sent me a set of their linen sheets and shams and they are SO NICE! Why linen? You can read about the sustainability of linen here. I actually wasn’t aware it was such a great choice, but MagicLinen is a company putting the planet first while making your bed the coziest ever at the same time. 

MagicLinen Sheets

I’ve never actually slept in linen sheets before, but I’ve loved my MagicLinen duvet cover for years. The peachy sheet color coordinates so well with our blue duvet.

So how were they? I felt like I was sleeping in France! I DO think that the linen takes a minute to get used to. They have some texture to it and feels very natural vs. the more manufactured sheet feel. But I loved the weight of them, almost like a weighted blanket, and I wasn’t hot at all. They were so cozy and have a really nice quality feel. 

Things Im Digging - MagicLinen Sheets

Lake Pajamas and Robe

Also on the cozy front, I’ve been wanting a set of Lake (omg I always type kale when I type lake!) PJs for ages. But the price point always held me back. But during their summer sale I bought a set and LOVE them!!! These would make such a great gift for anyone going through a hard time or as a Mother’s Day gift. 

Lake Pajamas on Kath

I also bought a new summer robe 40% off to replace the one I bought to be my hospital robe when Mazen was born (sob!) It had ripped, and so I replaced it. For reference I’m wearing a small in the PJs and a medium in the robe. I would not recommend sizing up – I could have worn a small in the robe too! 

Lake Pajamas robe

That’s a wrap!

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Comments

  1. Vera says

    August 17, 2022 at 10:29 am

    Which bag style did you get?
    I need me a new purse/bag to replace my very old and worn out kavu bag.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      August 17, 2022 at 11:41 am

      The Brielle! I want a few more styles too….!

      Reply
  2. laura says

    August 17, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    I ordered a sample pack of LMNT for my Mt. Kilimanjaro climb this summer. They were a game changer for me. I did not care for the no flavor and the chocolate, but the rest were really delicious. I put 1/2 into a 32 oz. nalgene, and it was the perfect dilution. Hope you like them, too!

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      August 17, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      I started with the Citrus Salt – so far I like it! It IS salty!

      Reply
      • Kath Younger says

        August 17, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        Actually reminds me of a watery margarita!

        Reply
  3. Tracy says

    August 17, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    Have you washed & dried your Lake pajamas & robe yet? They shrink a LOT! I’d actually recommend sizing up.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      August 18, 2022 at 8:15 am

      Yes they fit perfectly now!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    August 17, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    Love that bag! Opinion on whether the national parks show would work for kids? We love nature shows over here.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      August 18, 2022 at 8:16 am

      I think so. I think there was only one “survival of the fittest” scene in the whole series, maybe two. But overall it was great!

      Reply

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