My 5 Favorites (July 2020)

It’s Sweet Summertime, and I’m back with a favorites post! In these posts I share a wide variety of things I’m currently loving and enjoying. I hope you discover something that may just become a new favorite!

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Bananagrams

I love finding a game that our whole family can enjoy, from the youngest to the oldest. I think we found that in Bananagrams! We started playing Banagrams several months ago, and it has quickly become a family favorite. A little easier than Scrabble, Bananagrams is brain-stretching while being plenty of fun! I’d highly recommend adding this game to your collection!!

Another family favorite is Racko! Did you ever play it as a kid? Check out the retro version here!

Cold Tea with Almond Milk

Tea is my favorite warm drink of choice! I’ve been drinking it since I was a very young girl. I still enjoy warm tea in the summer, but I’ve been wanting to add a colder, caffeinated drink to my afternoon routine. Recently a friend shared that she’d been drinking cold unsweetened black tea with almond milk. That was a simple choice for me to make too–it’s what I currently drink, just cold! I appreciated her suggestion. I guess I needed a little help to think outside the box!

If you’re also a tea lover, check out my favorite electric tea kettle that I’ve owned for 3 years!

Natural Deodorant

One of my favorite Instagram accounts to follow is Style This Life. (I’ll make her a BONUS favorite for the month.) It was through Style This Life that I learned about the company Public Goods. Style This Life often shares about this natural-based company, and I was especially intrigued when she mentioned her approval of their natural deodorant, specifically their crystal deodorant spray. I’ve been using it for over a month now, and it’s working for me. I will keep you posted as I continue to use it throughout the hot, summer months.

Check out Public Goods if you’re looking to add more natural items to your life! (*Please note: when you purchase from Public Goods they automatically sign you up for a free trial membership. Make sure to unsubscribe after receiving your purchase if you’re not interested in the membership.)

For $10 towards your first purchase, click here!

Audible Subscription

My husband gave me an Audible subscription for my birthday. He knows I love books and that I enjoy listening to them while I walk or drive or clean. I’ve had a couple free trials, and I recommend signing up for a trial if you’re not sure you want the full subscription. Some of my favorite books have been ones I listen to; you can’t beat a well-narrated audio book! I just recently listened to Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons and Educated by Tara Westover

If you want to give Audible a try, sign up for their 30 day trial! Happy Listening!

Mercari

If you’ve been around here for even a short amount of time you know that I’m a big fan of second-hand shopping. I especially love buying clothes second-hand. Giving more life and wear to a piece that someone previously owned is one of my favorite ways to shop smarter. I would guess that about half my closet is second-hand, and I love it! ThredUp has always been my go-to online store, but I also recently discovered Mercari. Through Mercari I have bought 6 items and sold 4. Even if you’re not into buying second-hand, it’s a great place to sell your gently-used items.

If you want to give Mercari a try, click my link for $10 off your first order!

If you want to try thredUp, here’s $10 for first time customers!

What about you? What are some of your current favorites? I want to hear what you’re loving, so drop a comment below!

If you’re looking to catch up on past favorites, click here!

To find all my favorites in one place, make sure you check out my Amazon store.

Until next time,

Charissa (The Not So Busy Mom)

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