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Halo Top Pops

In delicious news, Halo Top makes items on a stick now. If you love the brand’s ice creams but would also like to enjoy them without the temptation to finish an entire pint, Halo Top makes pops that are 60 calories each and generate absolutely zero dishes to consume. They also have ten grams of protein in each bar which I’ll admit I’m not exactly looking for in my ice cream but will enjoy nonetheless. I’m a huge fan and I would like these to regularly appear on my doorstep by magic please and thank you.
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A Classic Tweed Sheath

As we head into fall, our favorite textures come back into play. I love a classic tweed sheath dress—it’s an absolutely essential part of cool weather workwear and so effortless to keep in your rotation. I love this one, by Rachel Parcell for Nordstrom. You truly cannot beat this price for a tweed sheath, and you will get so much wear out of it. You’re a pair of heels and a smart earring away from being dressed for work in five seconds. Let’s do this.
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Between Two Ferns The Movie on Netflix

If, like me, you’re already a fan of Zach Galifianakis’s Between Two Ferns series, you’re in for the biggest treat ever. I haven’t seen anything this hilarious in so long. Granted, I’m running on a very unique(ly low) amount of sleep right now, but I was absolutely crying with laughter the entire film. It’s essentially Zach Galifianakis on the road conducting celebrity interviews and being his inevitably hysterical self. Seriously, you won’t even finish watching the trailer before you just go ahead and press play on the entire movie. Enjoy.
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Barefoot Dreams Duvet Cover & Shams

You already know I’m obsessed with this brand, but I also needed to share this delightfully cozy take on bed linens for the upcoming season because I wanted to faceplant in them the second they appeared on my screen. Without a doubt the fastest way to make your bedroom feel equipped for fall and winter is to bring in a beautifully rich texture. Swap out summer linens for something a little more substantial, and my apologies if you find it hard to peel yourself from this insanely comfortable set.
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Balloon Sleeve Cableknit Cardigan

Are you there Sweater Season? It’s me, Mary. Whenever cooler weather decides to make its entrance (and these 85 degree temperatures officially depart), I am going to be prepared. I’ve fallen in love with this sweater style from J.Crew which is a definite frontrunner for cutest cardigan ever. Cableknit plus balloon sleeves, leather covered buttons, a stand collar and an über-adorable coral hue? As far as I’m concerned, this puppy deserves a round of applause, and an immediate purchase.
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Newborn Favorites

So, apparently Colette requires more stuff than her mother and she’s very serious about making this point. In all honesty, it’s been overwhelming learning about all the options out there for baby products, and it’s an even greater task to try and determine which products are the best. I recently shared with you a roundup (and I’m sure it’s the first of many) of my favorite newborn baby products so far that we can’t live with out. Check out the list of new mom must-haves here.
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Laptop Desk

In addition to the pillow above, I used this laptop desk from bed when I needed to address my inbox, etc. during postpartum recovery. The height is adjustable, and it’s conveniently wider than the width of a laptop itself, so there’s plenty of room for my phone, etc. There’re also really smart guards at the bottom to prevent things from sliding off if you’d like to use the desk at an incline.
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Reading Pillow Backrest

After having a baby, this memory foam reading pillow was amazing for round-the-clock feedings and is so comfortable and supportive I literally have to be convinced to get out of bed. It’s a far better alternative to stacking up every pillow in your vicinity and hoping they’ll support you. This pillow was specifically designed for sitting up in bed comfortably, and man does it deliver.
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Gold Vanity Organizer

By now, we beauty hoarders are very familiar with the clear plastic options for organizing the chaos that is our collection. But if you’ve been feeling like your beauty set up is taking away from the overall aesthetic of your bathroom, vanity, or every flat surface in your home because that’s how many lip glosses you own, try something a little more elevated. I love this gold vanity organizer from Anthropologie because it’s a perfect mix of form and function, and really kicks the old organizer idea up a notch. Please note the little round feet on this thing—too cute!
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Reversible Tote & Wristlet

If you’re like me, the decision between black and brown bag colorways has been a lifelong struggle. This (incredibly well-priced) bag I found at Nordstrom eliminates this dilemma, because it’s both, and it’s reversible. This is a brilliant commuter bag for so many reasons: It reverses to match your current outfit, it holds all of your workday essentials and then some, and it comes with a matching wristlet for mid-day coffee runs or post-work evening plans when taking a tote along would be annoying. Seriously, this is a smart move.
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