The Potluck: July/August 2020

My mom gifted me this top when she was in town in late June/early July, and I have been adoring it lately because it is so cute and flattering. Since I have a larger chest and a longer torso, a lot of shirts like this simply do not fit and make me look pregnant. As someone who doesn't want to look pregnant these days, you can understand my worries about certain styles of shirts and the like.

I've been getting a ton of wear out of this, and I will continue wearing it until it begins to cool down in Dallas... sometime in October.

Have I mentioned how much we love this bike that we purchased off a friend last year? Because it's wonderful and one of the main reasons that I still have my sanity. 😉 In fact, I completed my 100th ride in the month of July. It might sound silly as to how proud I am about that, but I really am.

If you're interested in getting a bike yourself, I have a referral code for you to use! Simply enter CDYPJT at checkout to get $100 worth of accessories.

If you've got sourdough starter that you don't know what to do with, let me suggest baking these beautiful fluffy muffins STAT! We've made these several times since I discovered this recipe on Instagram in July, and my kids have taken to requesting it on Fridays since we all know that Fridays are special days.

I ordered new running shoes right before we all came home at the beginning of the pandemic... and I wore them out so completely that I had to purchase a new pair in August. These ones are bright, bright, bright, and super comfy. Back when I was actually running (versus the daily walks I do now with our kids and dog), I always chose the most obnoxiously colored shoes that fit my foot, and these ones feel like a nod to those days. I can also see them in the dark, which is a plus.

I ordered this book from a local bookshop back in June, and it arrived mid-July, much to our excitement, and it's become a favorite book. Telling the story of a little girl with a scientific mind who asks tons of questions as she figures out the world around her, this book has inspired some amazing discussions about science experiments and how we look at problems in our house.

If you're a Hulu subscriber and aren't watching this docu-style food series from Padma Lakshmi, you need to fix that ASAP! Padma explores the diverse food of America... and shares that the vast majority of what we consider American food is actually the food of immigrants. (Because HI, the vast majority of us here are immigrants or descendants of immigrants.) While breaking bread with diverse people across this country of ours, Padma shares more than just food and delves into different cultures, as well as what it means to be an American.

I've been a Fabletics VIP for years now, and this light pink outfit was a wonderful surprise in July. Why? I struggle finding sports bras that fit my post-baby body right (and honestly, I struggled with this before kids, too, but it's especially challenging now). This Mila bra fits perfectly, and so do the tights! I've actually ordered the Mila bra in two other colors, too, since it fits like a dream.

This curl creme is simply the best, and my curls are extra happy these days, thanks to it. Even though I haven't had a haircut in as long as I can remember. If you're a curly girl and need something to give your curls some boost without crunch, I highly recommend this product. I scrunch it into my hair the second I step out of the shower so that it soaks in as best as possible, then towel scrunch before letting it air dry.

I've loved the soundtrack since it was first released, but we never got to experience it until July, when it came to Disney+. And we've watched it a few times since because it is so dang good. I've always been a person who listens to the lyrics of music—no matter what the music is—but actually seeing Hamilton on stage made the lyrics make so much more sense and that much more impactful. Also, could we talk about Daveed Diggs and Renée Elise Goldsberry? Because they both took my breath away with their performances.