Fall’s not really here yet. It’s 81 degrees today so that’s a far cry from fall but the mornings are more foggy and misty and the leaves are slowly starting to change color.
Here are a few things bringing me joy these days as I wait for the cooler weather to kickoff1:
Kolkata Chai is the best chai mix I’ve ever tried—and I’ve tried a lot. Like, a LOT. In the past, I’ve bought and mixed my own dry ingredients because nothing store-bought even came close. And please don’t tell me your chai tea latte (an oxymoron if there ever was one) from insert popular chain name is the best—because it’s just pure syrup, and I am not here for it. If you want an authentic chai experience, where you’re mindlessly staring at the stove first thing in the morning, waiting for the milk and tea to boil as you contemplate your life (as the experience should be!), then you need to get this one.
Soley Mango, Chili & Salt bars are the best treat, snack, and motion sickness relief on the market. I always keep some in my purse because you never know when hunger will strike. Now that my daughter has discovered her love for them, I’m sadly left with just eating her leftovers. They also stick to your teeth a little so you are forced to floss - a great motivator if there ever was one.
Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer is hands down the best moisturizer I’ve used. This is my 6th or 7th tube? Not only am I a fan, my mom liked it enough to ask me for a refill as she felt an improvement in the texture of her skin as well. This is super gentle and plays friendly with other skincare products that you would layer on top (especially with the colder months coming along). I’ve never experienced any pilling with this when I add my SPF on top so that’s a huge win for me. It’s also great on top of tret at night if you are easing in to it for the colder months ahead to treat your sun damage.
Soft Services Theraplush has completely changed my opinion on hand cream. I hate the clammy, greasy feeling of hand creams and would rather have dry hands (I know I’m in the minority here). But this cream moisturizes and quickly absorbs into the skin, leaving it feeling velvety without any residue. I’ve been using it for about 4-5 months, and a little goes a long way (though I do forget to use it every night, so there’s that...) and I’m just now getting a refill. The chic yellow packaging is an added bonus.
My Kindle hours have over taken my phone hours. I take it everywhere, and I’ve read more books in the past month than I probably did all of last year. I have to thank some fab friends for recommending captivating reads, and in return my wallet thanks me — I’ve been too focused to do any doom-scroll shopping. Win-win?
Quince Premium Down Alternative Comforter has become a much needed addition to our home. I wanted to update our bedding, so I decided to switch from our usual quilts to a comforter and decided to try out this Down Alternative All-Season one. What a difference it made — I can finally sleep without wearing socks! I prefer the alternative version because it doesn’t have feathers poking out like down comforters often do, and it feels super cozy. The four corners have tabs that allow you to tie your duvet cover, making it easier to manage the whole setup.
Only Murders in the Building (on Hulu) - Fall TV is back with a bang, and I’m so excited for this season of OMITB. I don’t really have much else to say since the season is just getting started but the fresh new cast promises an interesting season ahead. Something to look forward to on random Tuesday nights.
Would love to know what you are excited for this fall - please share in the comments! And of course a great lineup of founder features and new brands will be hitting your inbox in the coming weeks.
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LOVE the focus on joy! I'm really into reading right now. Currently reading American Prometheus and A Changed Mind.
I just bought that hand cream for my mom, glad to hear you're a fan of it as well!