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The Sill

It’s shaping up to be kind of an indoorsy summer, and while that’s not ideal, that doesn’t mean we can’t get creative and bring a bit of the outside, in. The Sill is known for making short work of shopping for the highest quality plants and planters, with a wide range of styles and sizes that let you bring the perfect amount of green into your space. If you love plants but find the whole shopping experience baffling, this site is your go-to.
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Rainbow Baby Pool

So… this exists, and is without question the cutest, most perfectly sized baby pool for Colette. Literally an inflatable cloud with a rainbow. Come. On. If you’re shy on outdoor space but still want your baby to have something to splash around in, it’s honestly ideal. I may or may not have Googled this in grown-up size as well…
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$8 Eyeliner

Amazon.com is replete with endless affordable eyeliners, so it’s often a kind of trial and error process. If you’re someone who loves a dramatic line, cat-eye, or wing, this option is amazing. The color is a deep black that lets you channel your inner Twiggy. It goes on smoothly, allowing you to perfect your technique, and is double sided, with one end as an actual wing stamp, for the days when you just need a short cut (or a guide). Also, $8!!!
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Baking Gold

I’m baking, you’re baking, everyone’s baking! If you’re feeling like you need to add some creativity and skill to your mix, pun definitely intended, Baking Gold by pastry chef Jami Curl is genius. The book is based on the idea that you can be endlessly, culinarily creative with just three doughs, two batters, and one “magic mix.” Also this book relies heavily on the use of sprinkles and decoration, so… I’m sold?
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Hamilton On Disney+

Okay, okay, okay, don’t freak out but, maybe freak out a little. If you’ve been missing theater life since literally everything stopped happening in March, or if you’re just pretty much obsessed with Hamilton, Disney+ has some very exciting news! A filming of the actual stage production of Hamilton with the original cast is being released on July 3rd! Originally not set to be released until 2021, it would appear that Disney+ knows how much we need this. Get excited. I’m hyperventilating.
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Dead To Me Season 2

I’ve recently started watching this show’s newly released second season, and the dream team that is Christina Applegate and Linda Cardelini are not letting me down. I flew through the season and finished it last night, and I don’t mind telling you I feel a huge void in my life that I doubt another show can fill. But let’s try. What should I watch next?
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Elemis Favorites

Obviously you’ve heard me sing the praises of Elemis skincare for quite some time now, and today on my Instagram Stories I walked you through several of my all-time favorites. You might have noticed a couple of new additions to the squad: First, I finally made the switch to the jumbo size of Elemis’ cleansing balm because I use it so religiously that there was really no reason not to commit. Additionally, I’ve recently discovered the brand’s cleansing oil, which, in combination with the cleansing balm, is the ideal way to cleanse your skin without stripping it of its natural…
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Stance Socks

Whelp, since socks are the new shoes, it was time for me to upgrade my supplies. These socks by Stance are the comfiest, cutest, best live-in-them socks ever. My brother-in-law got all of us pairs last Christmas which is how I originally discovered them and after LIVING in them for the past several months, I recently ordered these and these, too. They come in… I don’t know, roughly a million sizes and colors and ensure that sock boredom never becomes a thing during quarantine.
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Feel-Good Work Music

We don’t get into tunes too often here at Memorandum, but I’ve been finding this album really helpful when I want music that puts me in a good mood, but isn’t so upbeat that it feels like party tunes. It’s a Tame Impala album from 2015, and honestly if now isn’t the time to revisit old faves, then when?
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Smart Plugs

Honestly, everything in life needs to be controlled remotely. If I could push a button and make Rich bring me a sparkling water, I might. And I certainly know Colette would wire us both to do peekaboo on demand if she could. If you’re currently frustrated by appliances (perhaps at your parents house where they haven’t made any upgrades in awhile), these lil guys allow you to remotely work any appliances that can be a pain to keep accessing via on/off switch all the time.
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