A collection of some of the things I’ve come to fall in love with this year!
From food to clothes to books – and everything in between! All of which I deem as very ‘anxiety friendly‘ in that I find them nourishing, calming, grounding, and/ or natural!
Wanted to share because these things are too good not to! They’ve undoubtedly brought some enjoyment to my year – so I thought they might bring some to you as well!
I hope you enjoy reading and maybe even discover some of your new faves too!
Food Products:
– Eaton Hemp Hearts and Super Bites– one of the BEST companies I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year! You can use the code MEG20 for 20% off your entire order – including their highest quality CBD oil (* affiliate code *)
– Hu Gems Chocolate: literally obsessed!
– Little Creek Caesar Dressing: a staple salad dressing in our house!
– Indian Life Wraps: have had a randomly been obsessed with all things wrapped (burritos, veggie wraps, lentil wraps, etc. – these Indian Life ones are my go to’s)
– Mary’s ‘Real Thin’ Crackers (sea salt flavour is my fave)
– Miyokos vegan cheddar with red pepper jelly – the perfect little appetizer/ snack on top of the Mary’s Crackers listed above!
– Greenhouse Organic Almond Milk: not cheap but the creamiest most delicious almond milk for a treat!
– Healthade Bubbly Rose Kombucha: kinda feels like you’re actually drinking a bubbly rose 🙂
– omfoods.com: for all things bulk – it’s the best!
Recipes:
– Quinoa Carrot Curried Lentils Wraps: Recipe here – as I mentioned, I’ve come to love all things wraps this year!
– Mediterranean Inspired Nourish Bowl: Recipe here – also developed a mild obsession for all things Mediterranean food – it’s just so fresh and has so many foods that are anxiety easing!
– Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies: Recipe here – seriously the best cookies you’ll ever eat and they’re gluten & dairy free!
– The Best Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake Ever: Recipe here – just look at the pic below and you’ll see why it made the favourites list!
Body Care/ Make Up:
– Mad Hippy Vitamin C Seurm – recommended to me by my bestie over at ‘The Pure Life’ it’s such a great skin care product!
– Mineral Fusion Sparkle Bronzer – perfect for when you’re feeling sparkly
– Pacifica Mascara – best mascara I’ve ever used!
– Pink House Deodorant Lemongrass- Lime – the freshest smelling D.O.
Home Care:
– Beeswax Candles (any type as long as they’re 100% beeswax!)
– Sapadilla Dish Soap: a long standing fave of mine for dish soap – I prefer the lavender scent!
– Branch Basics Cleaning products: so clean and and the concentrate concept is much more environmentally friendly!
– Mouche Klenex Boxes: my mom and sis introduced to me while I was back home – they’re the cutest (you can see it pictured in the background here)
– Dried flower arrangements: anything with THIS kind of vibe or the one pictured!
Clothes:
– Bah Goose Rose Linen Dress: Best clothing purchase I made all year (pictured below)!
– Lululemon Align tank: obsessed with the fit & feel – perfect with a pair of high waisted leggings, I have the blue colour and love so much (pictured below)
– Ba&sh turtle neck: definitely a huge splurge that was gifted to me by my mom but the coziest ever – I can’t find the link to the exact one I have but it’s the one I’m wearing in the top picture!
– Cloth & Co. Organic Cotton Lounge Pants : comfiest lounge pants I’ve ever worn
– Organic Basics underwear: very comfy!
Books:
– ‘This Is Your Brain On Food’ by Dr. Uma Naidoo (one of my fave books on nutrition for mental health – a super great intro to this topic)
– ‘The High Five Habit’ by Mel Robbins: super easy to read and very inspiring/ uplifting
– ‘Eat to Beat Depression & Anxiety‘ by Dr. Drew Ramsay
– ‘Rich as F*CK’ by Amanda Frances: a life changing book about money mindset (recommended to me by my dear friend Taryn Strong whose Money Course I took this year!)
– Educated by Tara Westward: technically read it in 2020 but still highly recommend reading if you haven’t yet!
T.V. Shows:
– Younger on Amazon Prime: I’m late to the show on this one – but if you haven’t watched yet it’s the cutest!
– Schitt’s Creek: it’s not a 2021 show but the reruns never get old
– Firefly Lane
– The Office: American version – will forever be a fave – I’m pretty sure Luke & I have watched every episode like 5 times!
Songs:
– ‘On a Rise’ by Luke Wallace
– ‘Crowded Table’ by The High Woman
Blog Posts:
– Inflammation & Anxiety: How They’re Connected & What You Can Do! Read Here
– What Does it Mean to be H-Anxious? Read Here
– How Does Nutrition Impact Anxiety? Read Here
