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My Favorite Black Friday Sales!

COOP PILLOW

This pillow changed my life. No joke. It’s memory foam, but what’s better is it’s shredded foam - so you can add or take away as much as you need. Also, if it starts to get too flat, a quick turn in the dryer brings it back to life! I have purchased three of these because I love them SO much!



SLIP PILLOWCASES + HAIR TIES

The perfect pillowcase to put on that COOP pillow… These pillowcases are super soft and are great for keeping your skin and hair in tip top shape! “OVER 95% OF USERS AGREED SLEEP CREASES, SLEEP LINES AND SLEEP WRINKLES WERE FEWER AND LESS NOTICEABLE” That’s what the website says… and I am living proof that I can vouch for it! Also, my three year old niece asks for my “soft pillow” every time she stays at my house. So, there’s that.

 

LUXOME SHEETS

These are literally the BEST sheets I’ve ever experienced. Not only are they incredibly soft, but they are also naturally cooling because they’re made of bamboo and magic. I have them on my guest room beds and every time someone stays with me, they immediately buy a set for themselves. So, do yourself a favor and buy yours NOW because they NEVER GO ON SALE!! Literally… this is the only sale they do every year.



EIGHT SLEEP

Now… you may be asking yourself, are ALL of your recommeded sales dealing with sleeping, Melissa??? And, the answer is no… however, they are first because sleep is one of my favorite hobbies and something I do VERY well. And, I am sure it’s because of all these things. One of my newest favorite things is EIGHT SLEEP. It’s a climate controlled mattress cover that is pure unicorn magic. You can separately control each side so if you happen to have a co-captain in your bed, you don’t have to sweat through their warmer preferences or shiver all night long if they like a frigid bed.

Also, this system has one of my favorite features… a vibrating alarm clock!!! I HATE waking up to sounds… music or obnoxious sirens. No thanks! With Sleep Eight, I am woken every morning by a gentle vibration that gets increasingly stronger until I wake and tap the side of the bed twice to turn it off. No joke.. it’s amazing. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this thing. I know it’s super expensive… but when you think about the fact that you spend 30% of your life in bed, it’s kind of worth it… right?




MICRODERMA MITT

If you need to exfoliate your body or face, this is the tool for you. My esthetician recommended it to me YEARS ago and I’ve been a loyal customer ever since. After you wash and rinse, you’ll use these cute little mitts all over and watch the dead skin roll off your body. It makes your skin feel incredibly smooth and prevents those little bumps from popping up on your arms and back of your legs. Genius!

Their sale goes through November 20th. Use code BLACKFRIDAY35 at checkout!




MONOS LUGGAGE

This is my all-time favorite luggage! I have three of their hard cases, the Metro Duffel and the Metro Weekender. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stopped in the airport (mostly in Europe) by other women asking me where I got my bags. They are extremely sturdy and attractive… what more could you want?!

Check their site for the current discounts offered!



FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS…

PORTRAIT MASTERS

Save up to 75% on photography courses! This is an excellent resource for learning all about photography… from posing and lighting to running the business and editing, there are a TON of courses available to pick from!

Use code: MAXSAVINGS


17HATS

This is my go-to CRM! I’ve used ShootQ, Dubsado, and HoneyBook and this one is by far my favorite… especially if you do Mini Sessions! It has the most complete mini session booking process I’ve found. It’s definitely complex and takes time to set up, but once it’s done it makes your life so much easier!

Save 50% on a one year membership for new and existing members through November 29th!

Saturday 11.23.24
Posted by Melissa Glynn
 

RECIPE: BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

INGREDIENTS

butternut squash
sweet potatoes (2-3)
one white or sweet onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1qt. chicken broth (or more to cover potatoes and squash)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. thyme
s+p to taste (I like a lot of black pepper!)
1c. whipping cream or coconut milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Chop onions and mince garlic.

  2. Put a spoonful of coconut oil into the dutch over and turn on heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté.

  3. Add in herbs and spices and stir in. Continue to cook until onions are soft.

  4. Cube squash and sweet potatoes into small pieces to cook faster and evenly.

  5. Add to dutch oven and sauté. Best to get a bit of browning to the dutch oven for excellent flavors.

  6. Pour a small bit of broth into the dutch oven to simmer and scrape the sides where onions and squash have browned. Stir until mixed and simmer for a bit.

  7. Pour in the remaining broth and rise to a boil. Lower to simmer and cook until soft.

  8. Once potatoes and squash are cooked through, puree everything together. Add in cream (or coconut cream if you’re dairy free) and stir/blend together. Taste for salt/pepper levels.

Best to serve with a grilled sourdough turkey and cheese sandwich. Add roasted/salted pumpkin seeds to the soup for a little crunch.

DISCLAIMER: Please note my recipes are not exact… I cook things by feeling and taste, so feel free to make adjustments as needed. My feelings won’t be hurt.

tags: recipes, soup
categories: RECIPES
Wednesday 09.11.24
Posted by Melissa Glynn
 

PRIME DAY PICKS! JULY 16-17, 2024

Here are my picks for Prime Day this round! These are all items I currently use and love, so I can vouch for how amazing they are! Get to shopping!

THE ONLY PILLOW I'LL USE (20% OFF)
THE ONLY PILLOW I'LL USE (20% OFF)
HAIR GROWTH OIL  (16% OFF)
HAIR GROWTH OIL (16% OFF)
TRAVEL SIZE WET BRUSH (30% OFF)
TRAVEL SIZE WET BRUSH (30% OFF)
BOSE HEADPHONES (43% OFF)
BOSE HEADPHONES (43% OFF)
MY FAVORITE HAIR STYLING CREAM (30% OFF)
MY FAVORITE HAIR STYLING CREAM (30% OFF)
SMART GARAGE DOOR OPENER (46% OFF)
SMART GARAGE DOOR OPENER (46% OFF)
THE BEST CARPET STAIN REMOVER (37% OFF)
THE BEST CARPET STAIN REMOVER (37% OFF)
MAGNESIUM SPRAY (35% OFF)
MAGNESIUM SPRAY (35% OFF)
RECHARGEABLE AAA BATTERIES (18% OFF)
RECHARGEABLE AAA BATTERIES (18% OFF)
BEST CHAPSTICK EVER (25% OFF)
BEST CHAPSTICK EVER (25% OFF)
FOOT PEEL (35% OFF)
FOOT PEEL (35% OFF)
BATTERIES FOR AIR TAGS (58% OFF)
BATTERIES FOR AIR TAGS (58% OFF)
MY GO TO RUNNING SHORTS (26% OFF)
MY GO TO RUNNING SHORTS (26% OFF)
MAGNIFYING LED MIRROR (20% OFF)
MAGNIFYING LED MIRROR (20% OFF)
BLACK DRY ERASE BOARD (20% OFF)
BLACK DRY ERASE BOARD (20% OFF)
BIRD SEED/DOG FOOD HOLDER (28% OFF)
BIRD SEED/DOG FOOD HOLDER (28% OFF)
RING SECURITY CAMERA (40% OFF)
RING SECURITY CAMERA (40% OFF)
CLOSET STORAGE BINS (34% OFF)
CLOSET STORAGE BINS (34% OFF)
POOP BAGS (33%+ OFF)
POOP BAGS (33%+ OFF)
HEATED BLANKET  (34% OFF)
HEATED BLANKET (34% OFF)
SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM (34% OFF)
SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM (34% OFF)
COLLAGEN FOR EVERY MORNING (30% OFF)
COLLAGEN FOR EVERY MORNING (30% OFF)
FAVORITE TOOTHPASTE  (24% OFF)
FAVORITE TOOTHPASTE (24% OFF)
INSOLES FOR MY COLLAPSED ARCH (20% OFF)
INSOLES FOR MY COLLAPSED ARCH (20% OFF)
DOVE DEODERANT (35% OFF)
DOVE DEODERANT (35% OFF)
MY GO-TO MAKEUP REMOVER (52% OFF)
MY GO-TO MAKEUP REMOVER (52% OFF)
CUTE PANT HANGERS (20% OFF)
CUTE PANT HANGERS (20% OFF)
TRASH BAGS (36% OFF)
TRASH BAGS (36% OFF)
FAVORITE SUNSCREEN (20% OFF)
FAVORITE SUNSCREEN (20% OFF)
SMART PLUG (48% OFF)
SMART PLUG (48% OFF)
BEACH CHAIR TOWEL (20% OFF)
BEACH CHAIR TOWEL (20% OFF)
DYSON CORDLESS VACUUM (30% OFF)
DYSON CORDLESS VACUUM (30% OFF)
OURA RING (15% OFF)
OURA RING (15% OFF)
RING INDOOR CAMERA (45% OFF)
RING INDOOR CAMERA (45% OFF)
THE SWEETEST BOOK EVER (67% OFF)
THE SWEETEST BOOK EVER (67% OFF)
LABEL MAKER (29% OFF)
LABEL MAKER (29% OFF)
CAR PHONE HOLDER (32% OFF)
CAR PHONE HOLDER (32% OFF)
DRIP COFFEE MAKER (29% OFF)
DRIP COFFEE MAKER (29% OFF)
TINY FIRE PIT (26% OFF)
TINY FIRE PIT (26% OFF)
TOILETRIES BAG (27% OFF)
TOILETRIES BAG (27% OFF)
Tuesday 07.16.24
Posted by Melissa Glynn
 

Witchy Smudging Ceremony

Want to sage/smudge your house, but don’t know where to start? I’ve got you! In this post you’ll learn everything you’ll need to know about how to smudge, the tools you need and where to buy them!

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Friday 09.02.22
Posted by Melissa Glynn
 
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