Supergoop Handscreen
COURTESY OF SUPERGOOP
"For me, August is all about time outside in that hot summer sun—but I'd never neglect my sun protection. I can't stop using this hydrating hand cream: It keeps my hands soft and smooth (hydration is important even in summer, people!) while offering that all-important SPF to protect them from sun damage. I love knowing that I have a dedicated, double-tasking sunscreen just for my hands, which often get neglected in sunscreen application!"
— Lauren Phillips, Associate Director, Special Projects
Olipop
COURTESY OF OLIPOP
"I recently discovered Olipop and can’t get enough! It’s a plant-based ‘healthier’ soda—it’s full of prebiotics and plant fibers, and has just 5 grams of natural sugar per can. They have classic flavors like cherry cola and a Dr. Pepper-inspired drink (which is great if you’re trying to wean off regular soda), but the Cherry Vanilla is my favorite. It tastes like cherry pie filling in a can! It’s the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or after dinner treat."
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint
COURTESY OF SEPHORA
"While we're in some of the hottest days of the year, I never want to wear heavy makeup (especially to just sweat it all off anyways). ILIA's skin tint not only has SPF 40, but skincare ingredients like squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. It's dewy and has decent coverage as well, making it the perfect summertime makeup."
— Halee Miller, Editorial Assistant
Tile Coasters
COURTESY OF FIRECLAY TILE
"Fireclay is known for its beautiful handmade tiles, but if a renovation isn't on the schedule, you can still incorporate their stunning designs with a set of coasters available in a variety of patterns and colors. Plus, they come with a cork backing so they won't scratch your home's surfaces."
— Caitlin Sole, Senior Home Editor
Moon Barbie Toothpaste
COURTESY OF MOON ORAL BEAUTY
"It's affordable Barbie movie merch and I feel like a doll in the morning. The toothpaste is bright pink! It's also been great at lifting stains from my teeth."
— Autumn Boatner, Social Media Editor
Lillipad Standing Desk
COURTESY OF LILLIPAD
"I work remotely, so I've spent the summer making my home office as functional as possible. I recently invested in a walking pad to increase my steps during the day, so I've had a standing desk on my office wishlist for a while. The Lillipad standing desk is great because it comes in two sizes and four colors, and is super lightweight but sturdy. Plus, it comes fully assembled, which is always a plus in my book! It's definitely a splurge, but worth it if you work from home a lot."
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
Tortilla Press
COURTESY OF MASIENDA
"This colorful press has quickly become my favorite way to make homemade tortillas. It's heavy-duty and doesn't move around when you press it. The end product is perfectly thick and chewy. It does take some room to store but I find myself using it any time we have tacos."
— Sarah Martens, Senior Food Editor
UrbanStems Bouquets
COURTESY OF URBAN STEMS
"Whether it’s a birthday gift or ‘thinking of you’ surprise, a bouquet from UrbanStems is my go-to when I want to send some happy mail. They always have a great selection of bouquets available for next-day delivery, but I also love their dried bouquets."
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
Smart Strip Lights
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"My bedroom favorite are these strip lights from Phillips Hue. I love having these strip lights that go around our headboard. They create a lovely glow for reading at night with out a lamp taking up valuable side table space. In the mornings, I have them timed to increase the brightness for my own personal sunrise to help me wake up in the morning."
— Ashe Purscell, Executive Assistant