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, November 14, 2024

Day "Off" In My Life

Day "Off" In My Life

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Zion National Park

Blake and I visited Zion in 2020 for our tenth anniversary trip. It was incredible! Such a weird memory though, because we went in early March 2020 - and when we got home from this trip the whole world was shut down. Just wild timing. Anyway, we loved Zion so much we knew we'd be back. So, here we are! 

We actually devoted 2 full days to Zion, and I don't think we saw everything we wanted to see. Ultimately we did both of the Emerald Pool trails, the Canyon Overlook trail, and we took the trail that gets you to The Narrows. We also thoroughly enjoyed the visitor's center and made multiple trips to the Lodge. Who doesn't love a beer after a hike?!

The crowds were so overwhelming. Apparently that's pretty normal, but our previous experience was so different I wasn't expecting it. Plan accordingly!

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Zion National Park

Monday, November 11, 2024

Thursday Three

One | Guest Room Switch Up

Last year we did a room switcheroo and changed up our home office and guest room. I was very happy with how the guest room turned out, but decided to make some changes recently. We've had a few house guests, and are going to be hosting a lot going into 2025, so some practical adjustments needed to be made. In the best case scenario I would have done a different layout all together, but the TV and bookshelves are mounted on the opposite wall making it a big deal to change. Anyway, long story short I opened up more floor space by moving the bed, selling the bench, and adding a wall mirror instead of a leaning full length mirror. I don't think I'm done in here yet - but for now this is what it looks like!

Two | Cade & Jaira's Wedding

Two of our friends got married last weekend! It was such a gorgeous wedding, and we were honored to be there. There were a lot of sweet touches, and the dancing was a blast. My cousin's wife did the florals, and they were exquisite. The wedding was at the Casa Marina hotel in Jacksonville - such a cool venue! My brother in law was the officiant/groomsman and my sister was a bridesmaid (they introduced the couple so that was really sweet).

I shared my outfit in this post. LOVED wearing this jumpsuit. My mom's dress below needs it's own shoutout! It's the same one I wore on our Alaskan cruise for formal night, in a different color. 

Three | Pug Slippers

These were a gift from my Aunt! She has always been my inspiration with gift giving. She's so thoughtful, and finds the most fun things. These slippers are the cutest, and obviously the perfect gift for me. 

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Recent Purchases

Laptop Stand

My desk was getting a little junky, and was in sore need of some tidying. I bought this great laptop stand and it really helped! It's got a slot to hold your phone which is nice, and I like the extra slots for my notebooks and what not. Mostly it just inspired a good old fashioned desk cleanup!

Kindle Strap

This is such a game changer for my Kindle! This silicone strap comes in a bunch of different colors and goes on so easy. It really helps when I'm sucked into a book and don't want to put my Kindle down!

Fun Etsy Print

I wanted to find a new print for our primary bathroom, and fell in love with this entire Etsy shop. Such cool prints with great colors! Digital Downloads are a great way to change things up on a budget.

Macbook Air!

This was such an amazing surprise. Blake bought me a new computer after my old laptop was dying a slow death. This is new for me - as I've only just recently been moving over to Apple products. There is a bit of a learning curve but I've really been enjoying it! It was so sweet of him, and it's very hard to surprise me. The navy is SO pretty, although it does seems to be a fingerprint magnet. 

Work Out Tops

In preparation for our hiking trip, and to add to my usual workout wear collection - I ordered this top in 4 colors. It's such a good luxury dupe, and a great cut for those of us with shorter torsos. Highly recommend! 

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Recent Purchases

Wednesday, November 6, 2024