The Digress | 6.19
My rekindled love affair with Trader Joe's, a few discount codes, and my delayed headfirst deep dive into the Real Housewives franchise
Notice anything different? No more “weekly” in The Weekly Digress. Just “The Digress.” The D, if you will (and I hope you will). This current season of life has made it absolutely impossible to do anything weekly, much less put together a thoughtfully curated letter of unsolicited (but always excellent) recommendations. So until further notice, we’re gonna go by The Digress. The D. Will it be weekly? Maybe. Bi-weekly? More likely. Every three weeks? I hope not, but I’m trying so fucking hard right now to give myself grace, so I hope you can, too.
Not only that, but I’ve been pretty terrible about keeping track of everything I’m shopping, reading, eating, watching, etc. My Ongoing To-Do list is going strong and is honestly the only thing keeping me in forward-motion most days, but my consistent gathering of “content” to share via The Digress is struggling. So I’m going to spread them out a bit more.
Ok. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s chat.
SHOPPING
First and foremost, I am obsessed with Geometry towels and yes, they are worth the hype. Their absorbency is so good and they wash up incredibly well, too. AND! My discount code, EMMASTHING, gets you 35% OFF. The fuck? ALSO, they make bath towels??? I had no idea, y’all. I thought it was kitchen towels, but it’s so much more. Treat yourself.
I am living in these Amazon shorts this summer. I love a biker short and wish I could do a looser-fitting run short, but my thighs will not stand for that. Therefore, the mashup of the two via these shorts is a dream come true.
I’ve used several eyelash serums in the past to try and get my measly little lashes to grow and have never been truly impressed by the results. But I’ve been using RevitaLash religiously for 2-3 months now, and my puny lashes really have grown and are curling up on the ends by themselves! Naturally! I’m very happy with the purchase and highly recommend if your lashes needs some love.
When it comes to lipsticks and balms and glosses, the limit does not exist for me. I always need another, something new. This $7 hydrating lip balm oil from Maybelline is GREAT. I got Cherry Swirl on a whim and am super happy with the color, texture, and price.
I don’t give a rip if wearing fanny packs crossbody is so 2018. I broke my trusty Calpak fanny out of retirement and forgot how great it is. It’s hold so much, is waterproof, and extremely comfortable — all very important features when you’re a mom.
It was a really stellar mail week because I got not one but TWO packages from Grossy Pelosi. First, he sent me his Rugatoni rug from his collab with Ruggable, which you can buy at a discount if you use my code EMMASTHING15. That goes for ALL Ruggable rugs, like this one that’s in our laundry room and this one that’s in Ziggy’s room. THEN he sent me pieces from his new collab with Crow Canyon home and I’m head over heels for this enamel pitcher. It’s just so good. Check out his entire collection with them because the pitcher is just one of many pieces.
I have a thing for electric candlesticks, and my mom suggested I get black ones for our sconces (we had real black candlesticks there) and she was right. They were needed and look so good. They come with a little remote, too, so you can dim them and set a timer, etc. Super handy!
MAKING & EATING
The amount of recipes I’ve struck out on lately… I’ve already suppressed them. I don’t want to remember them. When I strike out on a meal I spent time making, ooooo, girl. Watch out. I get REAL angry. HOWEVER, the two meals that have gone over very well recently are this chicken taco soup that is 95% canned vegetables and SO tasty, and this delicious ginger miso salmon recipe.
As for eating in general, I’m falling back in love with Trader Joe’s. I kinda got burnt out on them for a while, especially because their fresh produce sucks so much and rots within the same day (still true), BUT we’re back together and things are going well. I’ve been posting on Instagram stories about my favorite Trader Joe specific items (I saved them in a highlight, PS!), which include:
Their cold brew. It is SO damn delicious. Chocolately and smooth as hell.
Their organic whole wheat bread. Soft, dense, delicious.
Their NEW pre-shredded rotisserie chicken. I used this in the taco soup recipe this week and it saved me so much fucking prep time, my god.
Their Greek yogurts! They have a ton of flavors and since Ziggy is 70% water and 30% yogurt, we blow through them.
Bro, their graham crackers are ELITE. So crunchy and fresh.
The raspberry/lemon/strawberry fruit popsicles. Say less, ya know?
Their canned tuna in olive oil. Green tin. Can’t miss it.
The low sodium soy sauce! A huge ass bottle that lasts forever.
The unexpected cheddar in all forms.
Their frozen garlic and ginger cubes. Literally make my life easier daily.
The list grows longer every time I go, so stay tuned.
WATCHING
It only took me forever but I’m finally dipping my toe into the Real Housewives franchise, and WHERE THE FUCK HAVE I BEEN? I’ve been vehemently disinterested in reality TV for a very long time, but my sister was extremely persuasive about how I needed to watch Rhode Island and in my vulnerable state, I decided to give it a go. Do I feel vapid and dumber in moments as I watch this ridiculous, made-up drama? Sure. But IT’S SO GOOD. All of it. I need it. I crave it. Inject it into my veins. There is nothing quite like feeding your newborn all cozy on the couch or in bed, totally zoned out with a new episode to gag over. Not only that, but I’ve heard time and time again how the Salt Lake City cast is by the far the best, so I decided to start it from the beginning and within the first 10 minutes, I was screaming. The personalities in this cast are just beyond.
Now, I will say that a friend already spoiled Jen Shah for me and let me know she ends up in jail, BUT I don’t know when or why or if she’s still there, so everyone just STFU. Mary’s peculiarities are bewildering, I’ve heard the name “Lisa Barlow” so much so I know some iconic shit has to happen with her, I feel like Heather is a bad bitch, Whitney is kinda tight even though the age gap with her husband is questionable, Meredith confuses me but I’m interested in figuring her out and I dig that she’s so private and Brooks is ICONIC. I couldn’t have started SLC at a better time with getting back into the gym, because it’s my Treadmill Treat™. I will walk longer so I can finish an episode, and that’s what we call girlhood. I love my smut.
There’s probably more, but to be honest, it’s 11:24pm and I need to pump and go to sleep. I should never be up this late. Not anymore.
Thank you for being here and thank you for reading!
xox,
EGM