September 2025
What I’m Loving Right Now
The $30 Bum Bag That Does It All
A favorite this month has to be my bum bag.
When I was pregnant, carrying a purse was so uncomfortable and I desperately needed something more compact. I saw a video on Instagram where a woman fit a whole mini watermelon in a similar bag and, well… I was influenced. 😂
I wasn’t sure if the quality would be there (or if it would even be cute), but I’ve been blown away. It holds all the things, still has room, and I constantly get compliments on it — all for under $30!
I grabbed it in the tan checkered pattern but already have my eye on more. Now that I’m postpartum, it’s even more of a lifesaver: I can be hands-free to change diapers, still carry a baby bag, and not worry about losing my essentials (because apparently pregnancy brain doesn’t go away right after birth!)
Nut-Safe Chocolate Cravings Solved
I’ve been craving chocolate like crazy at the end of my pregnancy, and now that I’m home, I’ve been so careful about nut-safe options. That’s when I discovered Hershey’s Drops, which you can only find at Walgreens. They’re one of the few chocolates I’ve found that don’t (or may not) contain nuts, which makes them perfect for my allergies.
These little treats are like a perfect mix between M&Ms and Hershey’s Kisses — but without the hard, crunchy shell. Smooth, chocolatey, and totally satisfying, they’ve become my go-to sweet snack.
The Swaddle That Saved Our Nights
One of my absolute lifesavers this month has been this swaddle. Ioanna has always been a little fussy at night and no matter how tightly we swaddled, she’d kick her way out — especially if her arms were down (she hates that!). A family friend gifted us this swaddle to try, and the very first night we used it she went right to sleep and gave us the longest stretch of sleep since she was born. 🙌
We’ve since purchased the next size up (and in multiple colors, of course!) because it truly changed our nights. If your little one is a swaddle Houdini like mine, this has been a total game-changer — and we’ll be using it until she starts rolling over.
Calm, Soft, and Hydrated — Anytime
My skin has been all over the place lately thanks to hormone changes — dry, itchy, and even a weird rash around my mouth popped up during pregnancy.
Cetaphil Moisturizer has been a total lifesaver. Now that I’m home and the weather is changing (plus I’m back to taking hot showers), my skin is drying out even more, and this moisturizer keeps it calm and hydrated.
I use the night cream anytime — morning, afternoon, you name it — because it’s super light, watery, and not oily at all.
I usually hate the feeling of lotions on my face, but this one goes on effortlessly right after washing without any heavy residue. My skin finally feels comfortable again!