May Favorites: Food + Fun.
Indulge me in my list of loves – and tell me yours below!
Old Navy workout stuff. Oh my gosh, yes. Okay, so first, for years my future sister-in-law has been telling me how wonderful Old Navy workout crops are. Then, I kept hearing Erin at Busbee Style (I LOVE HER) mention them and found myself near an Old Navy. GUYS. Whoa. I have been a slave to my lululemon wunder under crops and leggings for ages. I probably have ten pairs and many are completely worn out. The Old Navy ones? They are excellent. Seriously on par with lulu. And ridiculously cheaper. I also bought a bunch of tanks and stuff for lounging and working in the yard or walking with Max. Newest obsession.
This past month, we watched the movie This is Where I Leave You. Actually, I turned it on while Eddie was doing dishes and figured he’d roll his eyes. Within a few minutes, he was hooked too. Plus, my BFF Connie Britton is in it. SOLD.
The Nest Beach handsoap and oil diffuser! I think I mentioned Nest soaps a few months ago – it’s sold out at Sephora but is also on amazon. I wanted something beachy for the guest bathroom (since I was having guests) and semi-fancy. I love this scent! It’s like a better version of Yankee Candle sun and sand.
I’m currently reading Jen Lancaster’s I Regret Nothing and loving it. But right before that, I read Nancy Thayer’s The Guest Cottage for some easy and light fun reading. My beachy chick lit friends unite! I absolutely adored it (especially since it’s also set on Nantucket) and now my only problem is… I’m back to not being able to stop reading. Like at night, I need to sleep when Max sleeps (…which is basically never) – yet I continue to read. NOT GOOD. But feels so good. Until the morning.
These Rebecca Minkoff earrings. They were one of my mother’s day gifts and I pretty much haven’t taken them out of my ears ever since. I have the gold and they go with everything.
Mad Men wins hands down for me this month when it comes to TV shows. I am still in a mini depression that it’s over. Especially on Sunday nights. I’m like reeeeeally? For some reason this series ending hit me hard, and I think it’s because it was about a decade I didn’t get to live in – and now I feel like that decade is ending? I realize I make no sense. Does that make sense? I’m still really happy with the finale, which is huge since I always hate finales.
Last year I was drinking tons of iced passion tea at Starbucks and you all told me to make my own. I never did… but I started this year an am obsessed. And for a bridal shower a few weeks ago, I mixed it with half lemonade and it was out of this world. Definitely my (non-boozy) bev of choice this summer.
The manual camera app for my iPhone. Heidi introduced me to this app when we were in DC a few months ago but I just got around to using it the last few weeks when I updated my phone. It is so cool. Definitely gives you more of a pro camera/DSLR look.
Along with apps, I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m really loving Snapchat. Can’t even stand myself for using it. It is fun though! Besides the whole gah-I’m-sharing-too-much thing.
Speaking of upgrading my phone, I got this case (along with a mophie, but that’s too huge for my everyday use) and love it. Max loves it too because it’s totally mirrored.
Fajitas!! Fajitas, fajitas, fajitas. We are hooked. Last week we ate them three or four times. We do both flank steak and chicken. I started off using Pioneer Woman’s recipe but have now adapted it a bit (and I never measure a thing) – I use her method of marinating though. With queso fresco… gah. Give me all the fajitas.
This adorable beach radio. I bought this last year (or maybe two years ago?) and even talked about it then, but we have been putting it on our patio while we sit outside. It’s just so adorable. Even though we have a Beats pill and a (really old, like 5+ years) Bose iPod dock, this is so cute and fun.
My brother brought us a six pack of this Shock Top honeycrisp apple wheat two weeks ago and oh mylanta: so in love. It definitely feels more fall-ish, but um, I think it like it more than any current summer beer. So there’s that.
I’m really loving Jess Lively’s podcast, The Lively Show right now. I’ve always enjoyed it but she just started back up a few weeks ago and her guests are incredible. Love the messages. And! I’m also love Amanda Boleyn’s She Did It Her Way Podcast. So good.
Finally, we’ve made my thin and crispy pizza crust more times than I can count this month. It’s actually embarrassing. Is there a more favorite word than “favorite?” Because it belongs here.
[none of this is sponsored, just like to talk about things that I discover and love over the month. the sweetapolita bakebook was sent to me by the publisher as a promotional piece. there may be a few amazon affiliate links above. love love.]
29 Comments on “May Favorites: Food + Fun.”
I am LOVING the Lively Show. Don’t know why I even started listening but I’ve been working through the feed and magically there was YOUR episode
Yay! It’s great to hear you are enjoying the show so much. Particularly Jessica’s episode. : )
Love,
Jess!
This is Where I Leave You was SO good! I loved the entire cast. But really…it’s hard to beat anything with Tina Fey and Jason Bateman.
Yes! Someone told me about the Manual app recently and I’ve had so much on I totally forget my intense need to have that app!
It is literally downloading, right now.
Thanks!
O.
Your favorites are my favorite! Definitely going to check out the book and podcast suggestions. Thanks for sharing!
I have to check out the Manual app! Would you recommend it for food pics? I’ve been blogging with only my iPhone since I’m not thrilled with my old point and shoot camera. Thanks!!
this sounds delicious!
Oh, that Manual app looks great. People are always recommending Camera+ but I could never really get into it. Will definitely be giving Manual a try.
Ooooooh, thank you for the tip on Old Navy workout gear! My workout clothes are embarrassingly old and faded and may or may not have bleach stains on them from transitioning from exercise to cleaning without changing. I had been considering joining Fabletics, but didn’t want to make the commitment just yet. Also, can’t wait to try this pizza dough. I’ve been making another thin one you had linked once (?? I think??) that makes a copycat version of an AMAZING pizza that happens to be local to me, but it takes three days to peak in flavor and texture. So yay for no-rise :)
Love love love The Lively Show! I actually just listened to your episode for the third time the other day. It always feels like you’re in conversation with girlfriends!
I need to try that Shocktop. I’m usually a cider only lovely, but occasionally crave a beer. Maybe this is the perfect combo?
Alyssa
It’s wonderful to hear you are enjoying the show! I hope you have a great weekend. : )
Love,
Jess!
I’ve been on the hunt for some new workout clothes so I’m definitely going to check out ON! Thanks for letting us know!
And YES to Jess Lively’s podcast! I started listening to it almost 6 months ago and I love it. I really enjoyed Mimi Ikonn’s interview recently. I didn’t even know who she was but I looked her up afterwards and now I’m OBSESSED with her style!
: ) I’m obsessed with Mimi’s style, too! Her videos are wonderful. I really love the ones she did on wearing your colors, check those out (there are 2) if it interests you.
(I think it’s part of the reason Mimi’s style resonates so much, she’s careful to wear the colors in her ‘season.’ Which has made me much more aware of my own colors while shopping too!)
Love,
Jess!
I also really dig that beer! And I’m going to have to check out those podcasts after reading this post. PS – I clicked on so many of your links, thanks for sharing the goodness!
OMG-Old Navy workout clothes are the best! And the pants last f-o-r-e-v-e-r! I have 4 pair and they’re awesome-i get new gear whenever they have a good sale. Watch for ActiveWear only sales too-the prices are even better.
Love the shock top beer! I discovered it at the Budwieser tour last october and I’m hooked!! I love it more now then Liene’s Summer Shandy.
I love your monthly favorites – one of my favorite things to read!
I’m going to Washington D.C. in September for just under a week, I’m so excited! My husband and I are going for our anniversary. I know you’ve written in the past about multiple trips you’ve gone on there…. Could you recommend your favorite places there??
I trust your judgment and would love to hear about what you love there!!!!
Thanks!
I also would love to see recommendations for DC. We live in Va Beach and are planning a trip up there with my 7 year old to the Zoo this summer. I want…. coffee art. I can NOT find anywhere around here that does that!
I love your obsession with your herb garden! I have been trying to grow herbs for years…can you share your method for your recent success? I would love some pointers!
I’m in the can’t-stop-reading boat right now, too. I read like 13 books in Jan-Feb, but then I didn’t read a thing for like 2 months and now I’m back to it. I just finished “The Law Of Moses” by Amy Harmon (LOVE her books soso much) and immediately started reading it again. It’s been like 4 days since I first started and I’m already 3/4 of the way through this book for the second time. LOVE.
Also, have you tried the Narragansett Del’s Summer Shandy? It’s such a good summer beer and perfect for beach drinking. Apparently they’re coming out with a black cherry version this summer, which I’m dying to try. Cherries are my FAVE. Nom.
Snapchat, though… I’m obsessed! <3
Starbucks’ Passion Tea is my… er…passion. I buy the giant box of pitcher tea bags from their store, so I’m never out (and don’t need to put on pants to acquire some).
As for the non-alcoholic thing… Firefly raspberry or peach tea vodka blends into it rather nicely… Just sayin’.
Thanks for the sharing the intro to the manual camera app :) …
Here’s one for you… Now try the Starbucks Passion Tea with Lemonade and Strawberry Sauce… It’s YUMMM :) … It’s amazing and may be your new choice ;)
Please share your adapted fajita recipe- loving shrimp fajitas too!
Also, do you have a posts on Philidelphia travel: my family from Cali & Georgia are seeing Taylor Swift there next week & staying for 6 days.
Put the Shock Top over ice! swear.to.god! it’s unbelievable!.
Love the Old Navy workout clothes! I have to disagree on the honeycrisp shocktop though, I thought it was gross! Super fake/artificial smelling and tasting. Maybe I’m just spoiled from living in Gettysburg, land of 1000 honeycrisp orchards!
I’m glad you are enjoying the show, and particularly season 2, Jessica!!
And thank you so much for sharing it. : )
Love,
Jess!
ahhh those sunglasses. super cute!
Thanks so much for tuning in, Jessica! We love our listeners!
xo,
Amanda