It’s time for monthly favorites!

Here is everything we’ve used and loved lately…

Food

GoMacro Protein Bars – I have been a full-fledged Built Bar fan for years now, and they are still my number one go-to bar, but recently I had run out and was waiting on my new order to arrive. I was out in the morning and starving and saw a bunch of these bars and decided to try them. I LOVED the oatmeal chocolate chip, and they did a great job of keeping me full until lunch. They are a little heftier than the Built bars, so while I often have a Built bar as a snack, I see the GoMacro bars as a quick breakfast.

Kodiak Power Waffles – I first bought these years ago and they weren’t very well-received by my kiddos at the time, so I kept on buying Eggos. Fast forward to three or four months ago and I picked them up again. Much to my delight, Dominic especially LOVES these (which makes me happy because they are a big dose of protein and calories); Joseph and Isabelle will occasionally have one, but it makes me happy to know they have a good serving of protein before heading off to school (I always keep Greek yogurt on hand for the same reason!).

Clothes

Flare Crop White Jeans – I bought these a month or two ago and have worn them a few times now and LOVE them. I previously had a pair of skinny/straight cut white jeans and I just didn’t love the fit, so I decided to try these. They are SO comfortable and flattering, perfect for summer!

Home

Indoor Plug-in Fly Trap – It’s almost insect time, and this was by far a favorite purchase last year! The kids loved coming downstairs in the morning to see how many bugs it caught overnight 😂

Crossbody Bag – I mentioned this last month, but I had to revisit and share it again because just in the last couple of weeks, I’ve received multiple compliments on the bag, and especially the strap, and no one can believe what an unbelievable deal it is!

Owala 24oz FreeSip – Another repeat from last month! My husband bought me one for my birthday and I loved it so, so much that I bought myself a second one to be able to use when the other one is dirty and in the dishwasher. I’ve found myself drinking SO MUCH more water when I use this!

Books and TV

This past month, I read The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Maid. They were both pretty quick reads and I enjoyed them both.

Here are the shows we’ve watched and liked this past month:

  • Catch Me a Killer (BritBox)
  • Time (BritBox)

Kids

With Isabelle’s birthday earlier this month, we had a bunch of new-to-us items enter the house that have been a HUGE hit!

The Adventures of Sophie Mouse – We got Isabelle this set of books as part of her birthday gift and she LOVES them. I’ve seen some people say they use these as read-aloud books with their kids, but Isabelle began reading them on her own right away. For reference, she just turned 6 and is kindergarten, and might be a bit of an advanced reader (she shocks me sometimes with what she is able to read!), and she only needs help with a very occasional word in these books. The stories are sweet and she just loves them.

Arts & Crafts Vault – One of the things that Isabelle loves doing is taking random things from around the house and creating art with it, so I thought that this box of random things (pipe cleaners, buttons, wooden sticks, felt, beads, etc.) would be a slam dunk, and it absolutely has been!

Bracelet Making Kit – All the rage right now, and Isabelle loves making bracelets for herself, everyone in the house, and her friends. She does everything pretty independently, I usually just need to knot them for her when she’s done.

Bubble Machine – My in-laws got her this bubble machine and it is AMAZING… it blows sooo many bubbles and can go for a very long time. It can run on batteries or be plugged in… she loves it! (Don’t forget the colorful bubbles solution!).

What were your favorite finds this month?