4 Favorite Things for May
I cannot believe May is just about over and we’re fully in the swing of summer now!
Here are a few of my favorite things recently:
May 2024 Favorites
Cropped Scuba Knit Pants
I love a cozy pair of pants in the summer that’s not too hot and still looks put together. This pair is a HOME RUN. I’d originally ordered the jogger version and loved them so much that I ordered this pair that’s made from the same ultra-soft fabric. They’re both terrific, but the cropped pair is a little less casual looking and better for daily wear in my life. And for $22? Sign me up! (I also snagged the matching top).
Merit Highlighting Stick
Jen from the Everyday Reading team had a birthday recently and a friend hosted a little birthday lunch for her. One of our other friends gifted Jen this highlighting stick and I immediately came home and ordered myself one. I LOVE it – it’s so easy to put on (no shimmery fingers!) and is so subtle and pretty. I got it in Bounce – it’s the perfect on-the-go makeup product for summer.
Made In Griddle
We have an electric griddle but it’s a pain to take in and out of the cupboard (and making it fit in our old kitchen cupboards requires taking off the legs every single time. I got this griddle pan that goes right on top of the stove and I’m obsessed with it. It’s so beautiful, naturally non-stick and so convenient – I’ve used it virtually every day since I got it! And you can even put it right on the grill (which probably means we should GET a grill!). This would make a GREAT Father’s Day gift!
Welly Bandaids
Last year, I mentioned on Instagram that one of the things that makes me feel SO RICH is having bandaids in the cupboard, available for use. For whatever reason, we almost never had bandaids growing up (at least that’s how I felt) and now having a big box of them easily accessible feels like the absolute height of luxury to me. So many people told me I had to try Welly bandaids and they were RIGHT. I ordered some this spring and the happy colors and fantastic staying power of them delight me every time I see one of my girls use them!
And here are my team’s picks:
ANALESE
Magnetic Screen Door
If your kids are anything like mine, they are in and out of the house all day when the weather is nice. Playing outside and then two seconds later coming in for a drink or a stuffy or a bandaid…the list goes on. And with that, the door was constantly being left open, the flies were having a feeding frenzy inside our house and I was constantly reminding them to shut the door just for them to quickly forget to shut said door. Not great. We eventually want to install a screen door, but we needed a temporary, not expensive fix. My husband found this magnetic screen door and it has been wonderful! The kids still come and go as they please and I find myself keeping our door open most evenings, which makes me incredibly happy. Will this item win any Studio McGee nods? Certainly not, but it’s doing its job and we love it!
Kelsey
Chemical Peel Face Mask
I got this face mask in my stocking for Christmas and I have been using it every Sunday after my shower ever since. It helps slough off extra dry skin cells without the irritation of scrubbing, leaving my skin silky smooth and bright. It looks like fake blood (think fake blood you would buy for a Dracula costume), and it tingles a little after initial application, but after 10 minutes you wash it off and moisturize. Plus it’s under $10!
*Because it’s a chemical peel, I would pass on this one if you have highly sensitive skin.
JENNIFER
One of my good friends has this waffle baby blanket. I was so impressed with the quality for the price. It’s got some good weight to it, but it’s still breathable and a great all season baby blanket. I’ve recently given it as a baby gift to different acquaintances and I plan on getting one when my own baby is born in a couple of months! It comes in lots of different colors too.
