The first of my new series, “Friday Favorites”, is here! This is a chance for me to share products, media and/or habits that I’ve been using or incorporating into my life, with all of you! I want this to be casual, lighthearted and just a chance to share fun content at the end of every week! Right now, everything feels very heavy, so I hope that this can bring you some joy on Fridays and help you take a step back from all the serious things going on in the world! And if you have a chance to try, use or incorporate one of my favorites, I hope you’ll be sure to share them with me via Instagram or in a comment below!

So, without further ado, here are my first set of favorites!

1.  Daily walks – it seems so simple, but just getting outside once a day, whether its for 10 minutes, or 50, has been such a life saver! It allows me to get away from my screens, clear my head, and enjoy a little music to myself! I highly recommend incorporating this into your week! 

2. Fresh & Chill Playlist – speaking of music, I have been LOVING the Fresh & Chill playlist on Spotify. It’s light and dreamy and moody, all the best things. It puts me in the best headspace, and I’ve even discovered some new artists that I have fallen in love with via the playlist! If you’re looking for some easy listening for while you work, walk or just hang out – check out this one!

3. Van Leeuwen’s Vegan Ice Cream – if you haven’t seen my taste tests on Instagram of this ice cream, where have you been? I’ve tried at least 5-6 different flavors of Van Leeuwen’s and I have yet to be disappointed. With the heat we have down here in Texas, I am constantly reaching for a cold treat, and there is nothing better than the sweet, creamy and dreamy ice cream from Van Leeuwen’s. My current favorite flavor is: Chocolate Oat Milk with Cookie Dough Chunks.

4. Nike FLEX 2-in-1 Shorts – again, with the heat we’ve been having in Texas, I’ve been doing everything I can to stay cool. So for me, that means no more leggings, and only working out or walking in shorts. I’m not going to lie, most shorts I feel pretty self-conscious in (my legs have always been a sore point for me), but I have finally found some that make me feel like a KWEEN! These Nike 2-in-1 Flex Shorts are high waisted, comfortable, stretchy and just fit right. I have about 3 pairs and would eb buying more if I had more money! 

5. Primally Pure Blue Tansy Cream – my skin care routine has been evolving and growing over the last few months – nothing like quarantine to allow you to test and try all kinds of new products on your face! But I’ve come across a product that I truly LOVE and is something I feel 100% comfortable putting on my face every single day. The Primally pure blue tansy cream is hydrating, smoothing and just feels amazing. It is something I put on when I don’t use any other creams or moisturizers, and it adds just a fresh glow to my face. The blue tansy cream soothes inflammation and reduces the appearance of aging – heck to the yes! Not to mention, it just smells really good – even my husband said so! You can check it out here and use code “starvingtostrong” for a 10% discount if you want to buy it, or any other primally pure products! (They are my go to natural deodorant brand too)!

I hope you enjoyed this, and please share some of your favorite with me In the comments below! And be sure to keep an eye out for the future Friday Favorites posts every single Friday 🙂

Love Yourself!