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December Favorites

Hello friends! My oh my has it been a minute!


Life happens and I didn't get the chance to post for a while, but better late than never I suppose. Because favorites are, well, my favorite, I figured I best go ahead and kick-off the New Year by sharing my December Favorites. December flew by and I have to be honest, I struggled to make this list. I’m a creature of habit when it comes to many things. So, when I find what I love I stick with it. But nevertheless, the list magically came together! I hope you enjoy my December favorites as much as I do! 


Book: November 9 by Colleen Hoover

Are you really surprised? Yes, I chose another Colleen Hoover book for the month of December and there’s precisely two reasons for that. 1.) I am Colleen Hoover's biggest fan. And 2.) I didn’t make time to read that much this month, and this was the only book I read. That doesn’t take away from the fact that this book is incredible. Hoover has a knack for developing characters and creating beautiful storylines that flow together so well, in my opinion.


Makeup item: Hourglass Elephant Palette

I’m very easily influenced. Part of the reason why it’s so dangerous for me to have social media and a credit card, but I digress. I follow a makeup artist over on TikTok and she started using this palette. Her face was bronzed and glowing and I immediately thought to myself, “I have to have that!” So, I bought it. And let me tell you something, I’m not normally the girly that wears bronzer, but I am now. This palette is stunning and makes me look like a beautiful, bronzed goddess! There are six shades in the palette: two bronzers, two blushes, a setting powder, and a highlighter. The only sad part of this is that it’s limited edition. Last I checked Sephora and Ulta had this palette in stock, so run, don’t walk, and pick this up!


Skincare: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

I can’t tell you how many compliments I get when I wear Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The scent profile, I believe, is pistachio and salted caramel. It is heavenly. I use the lotion that isn't greasy and my skin drinks it up. Buy this and thank me later. 


Food/Drink: Brown Sugar Cookie Coffeemate Creamer 

I love cookies. So, when I saw that Coffeemate had a chocolate chip cookie creamer I couldn't pass it up. Now I know these creamers aren’t healthy for you because they’re packed with oils and sugars, but we all have our vices and life is short so drink the creamer. 


Miscellaneous: Black + Decker Steam Mop

Okay hear me out on this one. I know it’s not everyone’s dream to receive a steam mop for Christmas, but you need this in your life. I bought this to steam clean our walk-in shower and it is amazing. I feel like a steam clean is thorough and kills bacteria. It has six different attachments you can use as well. By the time I was finished, our shower was sparkling clean.


Thanks for checking out last month's favorites in January. As I get back into my writing routine, I ask myself, what are some topics my audience would be interested in reading? I write for personal enjoyment, it's a passion. However, I'm open to the possibility of expanding my horizons and writing about other topics as well! Let me know some things you'd be interested in seeing on the blog down below in the comments or over on my Instagram @thymeandwhimsy.


Until next week!


 

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