The Potluck: September 2020

This was a purchase from the Nordstrom's anniversary sale, and this bra is wonderfully comfortable and really pretty, too! Ever since having our girls, I've struggled finding bras that fit just right, and I have had really good luck with Natori. So if you're like me and are a bit top heavy, I suggest checking this out. While it's a bit more expensive than I'd want to spend, I think this bra is worth the price simply because it fits so well.

Nerd alert: I purchased these salad plates for photo props, and I am obsessed with them. If you're in the market for a perfect single-sized plate for dessert or a salad, I suggest checking these out. They're the perfect size, they don't clash with anything since they're neutral and again, they're really cute.

It got a little cooler in the month of September, so I've rocked these jeans from last year a few times. And they are still so cute and comfortable. I never subscribed to the whole thought of paying for denim, but after having our girls, I really believe in it. (Especially since I've tried on what feels like hundreds of pairs of jeans, and the only ones that are flattering these days are the ones that are more expensive.) These were a nice splurge for myself last fall, and I love that they still fit and look really good, too.

I actually worked with FBCB last year as a partner and then subscribed this year for myself because I enjoyed it so much. This virtual book club is truly the best. Why? Each month, members vote on the book of the month (that usually falls into a theme), then our boxes arrive with the book and other goodies from women and queer-owned businesses. Plus, 5% of each box is donated to charity each month (and every month has a different charity that we support.) Also, there are 3-4 video discussions of the book every month, too, to get the whole book club experience.

If you'd like to join, you can get $10 off your first Feminist Book Club box with the code REFE5AVSTMGTC. Tell 'em I sent you!

Look. I'm not one who's try to be fancy a lot of the time because I am just trying to survive 2020 like everyone else, but I aspire to get dressed up sometimes. This dress was purchased online in a fit of wanting to wear real clothes, and I love it. In fact, I wore it on my birthday to feel fancy, and it is so wonderfully comfortable! I foresee wearing it a lot in the coming months, too, since it's a little thicker and the colors are perfect for fall.

I received this in my Ipsy bag a few months back, and it smells and feels divine. I'm finicky when it comes to hand lotion, and this one has been perfect for me recently. We'll see how it holds up in the winter months, though, as my skin tends to get drier and sadder. Fingers crossed!

We baked this bread in September for the first time of the season because I had leftover pumpkin puree from making Pumpkin Spice Syrup... and my entire family went wild over this bread. Made without oil, it's still wonderfully moist, thanks to the combination of unsweetened applesauce and pumpkin puree. And the addition of chocolate chips adds such lovely sweet gooeyness to each slice. If you love pumpkin-flavored anything, this bread is for you!

Hello, 2020. Some of our favorites include the fleur de lis ones linked here, watercolor patterned masks, purple and gold splatter paint (both girls have this one) and fun rainbows. I prefer the ones with the nose wires to make them more comfortable on my face (and on my kids' faces), and we've had good luck with all the ones linked here.