Revive Essential Oil Haul

Revive is an awesome way to get high quality essential oils without doing the MLM thing. I share a lot of my oily posts here. It was time for a restock, and Revive was doing a really good black friday sale, so here we are! 

Here's What I Got:

Old Faithfuls:

Lavender - My all time favorite. Lavender is just so good. It's relaxing, fresh, and clean. I never want to run out. 

Rosemary - Rosemary is good as it gets. I love to diffuse rosemary with peppermint especially. It's a stronger oil, so just a few drops and it lasts forever. 

Citrus Delight - This one you guys! It's citrus with a bit of vanilla, so think creamsicle.  

Pumpkin Pie - If you only buy one oil from Revive, make it Pumpkin Pie. It's fantastic and smells just like it should. 

Grapefruit - Mmmm. Grapefruit is such a simple scent, but so fresh and good. 

Lemongrass - For a bright, invigorating citrus - go with lemongrass. 

New To Me:

PSL - Pumpkin Spice Latte! This is like pumpkin pie, but with a drop or two of their coffee oil. Great for the fall, especially in the morning. 

Cinnamon Sugar - Yummmm! Last year Revive did cinnamon roll, and I was so sad to not see it come back. But this fills that spot just fine! Sweet and spicey. 

Christmas Morning - The description of this just sounded too good not to try. It's spicey with a bit of clove and cinnamon but clearly has a birch woodsy tone to it too. Love it for winter. 

Sand & Sun - I don't know why I got this one 😂. The main oil is ylang ylang, which I basically hate. But, something about this works for me. It was too strong just sniffing the bottle, but diffused it works. It reminds me of being in a hotel lobby in a tropical location.

Bergamot Mint - Someone in the reviews convinced me to try this when they said it had earl grey vibes. That's my favorite tea, so I figured I'd try it. I don't think that's what I get from this one, but I still like it! Fresh with just a touch of citrus.

Marble Display - This was deeply discounted so I gave it a go! It's an awesome display for 3 oil bottles. Right now it's next to my kitchen diffuser, but I think I'll move it to my office. 

 
I have a referral code, but honestly their sale prices usually get you more of a discount! 

I recently shared this diffuser in an Amazon Purchases post, and I just have to keep raving about it. It might be my favorite diffuser I've ever owned. The light is just lovely. It's got the coolest candle flicker effect.

My Diffusers:

-Kristen

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Revive Essential Oil Haul

Monday, December 9, 2024

Kacey Musgraves Concert

Just a few low quality snapshots from the Kacey Musgraves concert in Tampa! My sister and I don't have a lot of music taste in common, but we do agree on Kacey. She loves to go to concerts, and when we saw Kacey Musgraves was coming to Florida, we knew we wanted to go together. So funny, when we booked the tickets it was in March and November felt so far away. 

We had a great time. I especially loved that Lord Huron was the opening act. It was absolutely freezing in this arena, and I felt like we had a vent blowing directly on us! There was also a really weird incident where a 'fan' grabbed Kacey as she moved through the crowd from one stage to the next. We didn't realize what happened from our vantage point, but seeing the videos later was nuts.  

Amy and I hadn't heard 'Little Sister' from her new album, and wow what a sweet moment. The words really resonate, and it was just so awesome to be standing there with my little sister hearing the words. 💖

What I Wore:

-Kristen

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Kacey Musgraves Concert

Friday, December 6, 2024

The Oxford Exchange, Tampa Florida

If I were to create a store containing all the things I loved...this would be it! The Oxford Exchange in Tampa has been on my bucket list for something like 10 years. It's such a photogenic place, the internet loves it - so I've been seeing photos for years! The Oxford Exchange is a bookstore, coffee shop, restaurant, gift store, champagne bar, and the list goes on. 

We visited Tampa for the weekend to go to a concert, and I knew this was my chance to go! We got a brunch reservation, and while we were waiting we all got a delicious drink. Blake ordered a coffee float..which is exactly what it sounds like! Coffee over vanilla gelato. 😋 My sister and I both got earl grey teas, but over ice. Holy cow, I can't stop thinking about them. I added some loose leaf tea to my grocery order just so I can attempt to recreate it at home. 

For lunch, we all got different things. My steak and eggs were just so delicious. And, to eat in a beautiful, light and bright garden like setting was just awesome. It was so hard to choose what to order, I'd love to go again to try more. At the end of your meal, they bring you the bill inside a book - so cute!

I was so happy to finally get to visit this place, and also a little relived it lived up to my expectations! 10/10

-Kristen

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The Oxford Exchange, Tampa Florida

Monday, December 2, 2024

This Week's Outfits

Well, it's that time of year! The time when it's 40 degrees in the morning, and 80 by lunch. We are grateful that Florida finally has a hint of Fall weather, so I won't complain too much. It has been more fun to get dressed lately! Here's a few recent outfits:

Shirt: Target | Jeans: Levis | Shoes: Adidas | Purse: Kate Spade | Watch: Older Kate Spade

Pants: J. Crew | Striped Tee: J. Crew | Blazer: J. Crew | Shoes: Rothy's | Belt: Amazon

Top: Thrifted Anthropologie | Jeans: Loft | Sandals: Reef | Earrings: Amazon

Tee: J. Crew | Jeans: Loft | Shoes: Adidas | Sunglasses: Amazon | Necklaces: Amazon

Dress: Walmart Size Down!! | Shoes: Old Target

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This Week's Outfits

Friday, November 29, 2024

Things We've Bought on Amazon Lately

One | Board Games

Our family is big on games! I wanted to add some fresh ones into the rotation, since sometimes you get sick of one. (We are still very much obsessed with The Game which I bought earlier in the year.) We are really enjoying Hues and Cues! It's kinda tough, but enlightening too! This game is probably much faster to play with a larger group, but Blake and I played it just ourselves totally fine. Another game I bought was You Laugh and Your Out, but we haven't played it yet. I had my niece and nephews in mind when I added it to the cart, and I think they will find it fun! Honestly, we are all gigglers, so we will all be disqualified quickly!  

Two | Fresh Sunnies and Earrings

I love a cute and fun pair of sunglasses and I wanted to try something new. I got this cheap, but still nice sunglasses that were probably more suited to the summer. But, so fun! And, I love to wear a pair of gold earrings everyday, and needed a new pair. These are affordable and just what I was looking for! 

Three | Dog Car Seat

I feel like you're laughing. Fully aware of how silly this seems, but I think it's going to make me feel a lot better taking our pugs on their first road trip. When we had 3 pugs, traveling with them never felt like an option. Now that we just have 2, it seems more doable. We are about to give it a try! It made me feel better to know they'd be secure in the car for a few hours. I've been keeping the seat in the house so they get used to the scent and also can climb in. It's a cushiony bed with high walls. You strap the seat belt through the back, and then there are 2 tethers that you attach to their harnesses. I'll have to report back!

Four | Old Man Sweater for Blake

Blake has been wanting sweater for the upcoming colder weather that would look good with khakis or even a tie. I had my eye on one from L.L.Bean but didn't really love the price tag. We got this one from Amazon instead, and it's great! 

Five | New Diffuser 

My desk upstairs was totally missing a diffuser. I love having something nice diffusing while I work! This diffuser was affordable and I love the look. I just ordered a bunch of oils from Revive, and got a few extra for the office. 

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-Kristen

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Things We've Bought on Amazon Lately

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

A Night At The Fair

The North Florida Fair was in town, and so was our 18 year old friend's daughter - Bradley. She really wanted to go to the fair, something that I probably haven't done since I was her age myself. We had a great time, and fully enjoyed eating funnel cakes and people watching. 

What I Wore:

-Kristen

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A Night At The Fair

Thursday, November 21, 2024

November Grove Haul

Every month or two I do an order with Grove, my go-to for more natural home/personal products. I started ordering from Grove way back when, and have been sharing my hauls ever since! Because we used to live in a small town, this was the best way for me to get the products I wanted with limited options nearby. 

My shopping habits have evolved somewhat, but I still love my Grove boxes! You can use my link to sign up and get 30% off your first order. Plus! If you are new you can use Rakuten for even more cash back. Here's what I got in November:

Rooted Beauty Facial Cleanser - Free Gift!

This is a great basic facial cleanser, I've used it several times. This was a free gift with purchase, and I'm always happy to have a back stock of things like this so I don't have to worry about running low. 

Acure Radically Rejuvenating Under Eye Hydrogels

I LOVE these. They are so useful for hiding a sleepless night or early morning. 

Acure Seriously Soothing Under Eye Hydrogels - Free Gift!

These were also a free gift with purchase, and I am looking forward to giving them a try! They are a different formula than my go-to above. 

Grab Green Garbage Disposal Pods

I never want to run out of these handy pods! I keep them under the sink and pop one or two in the garbage disposal every few days. They smell great and keep the sink fresh. 

Grab Green Cookware Pods

In the same vein, we always keep these on hand. I especially like to use these in the OurPlace Cast Iron pan we use almost daily. You let the pod dissolve, and let the pan sit for a bit before cleaning. 

Grove Co Grout and Tile Brush

This brush is one I already had that needed to be replaced after being used to death. It's a great scrubber, especially for shower tile.

Grove Co Tub & Tile Cleaner Concentrate - Free Gift!

My love of the Grove concentrates know no bounds. I really enjoy using them around the house for typical weekly clean ups, not necessarily for deep cleaning as they are fairly mild. 

Grove Co Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

Another restock! I can't have enough of these. They are great dry for dusting, but also work really well in the bathroom too.

Grove Co Unwind Essential Oil Blend

My favorite! Honestly, if I could only choose one blend for my diffuser for the rest of my life, I'd be happy with this one! It's fresh, but also relaxing!

Miami Beach Bum + Body Cream - Sample

I haven't used this yet, but I'm excited to! Gotta love a free sample.

Muse Apothecary Calming Pillow Mist

Eeek! This was a fun item I threw in my cart at the last second, and I'm SO glad I did. It smells incredible! I had planned to keep it in the guest room as a little luxury for anyone staying over, but now I want to keep it in my own room. I think this would also be nice in the living room to freshen up the pillows on the couch. 

UpCircle Facial Serum - Sample

I've gotten this sample a lot! It's a great serum, and feels like a fun additional to my colder month skin routine. 

Full Circle Mirco Manager Detail Brush

Again, I was replacing this brush. My old one was lookin' rough! A great brush for grout or other nooks & crannies. 

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-Kristen

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November Grove Haul

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Thursday Three

Barebell Protein Bars

I might be late to the party, but I am obsessed with this line of protein bars! All of the favors are like eating a candy bar - so so good.  

Dishwasher Cleaner

I recently did a 'move out' cleaning for a client of mine, and I knew the dishwasher was going to need some serious help. I didn't want to clean the whole thing by hand, so I took a chance and bought this Finish dishwasher cleaner. When I tell you the dishwasher SPARKLED. I loved it so much, I bought one for me and am currently using it in my dishwasher now. You just peel the top sticker off, place upside down in the bottom dishwasher rack, and run your dishwasher on a long hot cycle. It's awesome. 

FYI I did personally scrub some of the nooks and crannies and washed the filter before using this cleaner, so I'm not sure how it would work just throwing it in without any prep at all. 

Dermalogica Face Mist

A friend of mine let me borrow her Demalogica face mist when we were on vacation together, because she knew I'd love it. I used it for a few days, and was so impressed I ordered it immediately. The difference this mist has made in my skin is undeniable. It hydrates, but also firms everything up almost instantly. I have decent skin, but I've been wanting to do something about my fine lines in my forehead. I feel like this has made a huge difference! 

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-Kristen

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Thursday Three

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Day "Off" In My Life

Day "Off" In My Life

Wednesday, November 13, 2024