Best of 2018
As I sit here and reflect on the last year, I scroll through my instagram posts, look through old photos and remember some of my favorite things and times this year. As excited as I am to move into a new year and to make another year of memories, I am working on not rushing through life. With that being said, I want to list out things I came across this year that stood out to me, made an impact, something I learned or overall a product I now love.
Products/things
Lidl - so cheap with great options!
Magnesium powder or capsules
40 oz Water Bottles (Healthy Human)
Lemon Water (right when I wake up)
Hot Peppermint Tea (helps digestion and tummy aches)
Vitamin C Pills (Pure Encapsulations Ascorbic Acid)
Books/Cookbooks
Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? by Mark Hyman
True Roots: A Mindful Kitchen with More Than 100 Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar by Kristin Cavallari
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
Omnivores Delima by Michael Pollan
Daily Harvest (use code RFWG for discounts)
Project Juice (use code REALFOODWITHGRATITUDE for discounts)
Spindrift Sparkling Water
Alcoholic kombucha
Pesto from Costco
Explore Cuisine Edamame Spaghetti
Chosen Foods- Lemon Garlic Avocado Oil Sauce
Trader Joes Peanut Date Bars
Recipes:
Healthy Hot Chocolate (recipe on my IG post)
Savory Waffles
Brunswick Stew (Eating Bird Food recipe is my fave)
Pot Roast (tutorial on my IG highlight)
Honey Paprika Potato Wedges
Massaged Kale
Whipped Ricotta on toast
Sourdough Bread (obvi not new but become obsessed this year)
Clothes/Beauty Products:
Athleta leggings (Elation 7/8)
Lululemon Fast & Free 7/8 Legging
Fabletics leggings (High-Waisted Statement PowerForm 7/8 leggings)
Girlfriend Collective Sports Bra (Paloma Bra)
Curling Hair with a Straightener (video here)
Adidas sneakers (Edge Lux)
Creating tank tops from old tshirts (tutorial on my highlights on IG)
Jumpsuits (obsessssseeeeed!)
L&M Company Leggings! - just launched by sister in Richmond- amazing!
Random/MISC faves:
Block cheese is better for you than pre shredded cheese! - check the ingredients!!
Coconut Milk over everything :)
Ranch (local in RVA from Ellwood Thompson)
Making the MAROULOSALATA salad from Stellas (richmond local)
Belle Isle Moonshine
Pastry Base Dessert Mix