Hi friends! I opened my laptop today and told Katie I literally “forget how to computer” since it’s been a hot sec. 😉 I hope you had the happiest, merriest Christmas with family + friends and are still soaking up some solid relaxation. This is the weirdest week of the year where we all forget what day it is and we get so much and nothing at all done, and it’s wildly glorious. But popping in with a few fun things for you, so stay tuned. 🙂 Today, we’ve got December’s CURoundup of what’s hot to shop (SALES), hot to hear, and what WAS hottest with readers all month long (aka, bestsellers!) – enjoy.
P.S. Don’t miss some brand spankin’ new CODES for you below to save some $$$ on our favorite places to shop!
DECEMBER’S CUROUNDUP:
2022’s TOP PODCAST EPISODES:
1.) How to Make (+ Actually Be Okay with) a Plan B – with Jessie-Sierra Ross – Jessie-Sierra was living many little girls’ wildest dreams. A ballerina since age five, she went professional at 14, growing up quickly in an intense environment that demanded full focus, energy, attention and ambition. But even still, Jessie-Sierra figured out how to make – and actually be OKAY with – a Plan B once she realized that being a professional ballerina might not be her forever plan. Today, we talk candidly about what that meant and what that looked like, and she shares some awesome tips about strategically and creatively pivoting in life, and how to NOT lose your identity or have a total mental breakdown along the way.
2.) Listen to This if You’re Feeling Overloaded or Overwhelmed – with Lily Allen-Duenas – Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Overloaded? Stressed AF? You’re in the right place. Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach; she is especially fabulous at helping overwhelmed folks (like you! Like me!) reduce emotional overload and find balance, breath, and space for self-care. (Bless up). Today on THRIVE, Lily breaks down breathwork and how (and why!) it works, scientifically. We talk about stopping the downward spirals in their tracks, and pressing pause in our digitally charged, perpetually stimulated worlds to re-gain peace, calm, and center in our beings and bodies. Lily also leads us through an awesome mindful meditation during this episode, so you’ll leave feeling SO much better and lighter than you came.
3.) Making Friends as a Grown Up (Am I Doing this Right?) – with Amy Weatherly + Jess Johnston – If you’ve ever found yourself striking up friendly conversation with your barista or trying to hit it off with moms at preschool pickup, yearning for deeper connection and thinking…am I doing this right?!…today’s episode is for you. National bestselling authors and creators of the hit online community Sister I Am With You, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, are the best friends we all wish we had, and they’re on THRIVE to drop their best tips (+ laughs) for developing deeper friendships as a grown up. We talk how to really “find your tribe” and outgrow your inner middle schooler, how to be a GOOD friend, get over awkwardness in the beginning, and get through sadness in the end if a friendship breakup happens. Amy and Jess keep it so real and so fun, and you’ll leave this episode ready to call up your besties for hugs and happy hour.
4.) She was Almost Sex Trafficked…but Survived – with Chandler Hatchett – Sex trafficking and exploitation has increased 40% since the pandemic. There are an estimated 750,000 predators online at any given time. There are currently 40.3 million people enslaved in the world – roughly 1 in every 200 people. Human trafficking is a hard reality in our world today, but we’re hoping to shine a light in the darkness and spark an important, necessary conversation. My friend Chandler was made victim of a sex trafficking attempt in Miami, and she’s bravely and boldly sharing her story today so that we can all become more informed on the horrific reality of trafficking in our world and country. Chandler also shares some important personal safety tips that she has since learned and put into practice to stay alert, tips on teaching your kids and keeping them as safe as possible (including online), and the best ways to get involved in your own community. We’re in this together. Please take a stand against human trafficking with us.
5.) Decluttering + Organizing Small Spaces – with Kallie Branciforte – WARNING: Today’s episode of THRIVE may inspire a decluttering, cleaning, and/or organizing spree! It’s been a long time coming to get my girlfriend Kallie on THRIVE, but this episode was well worth the wait. Kallie is a decluttering QUEEN and has loads of realistic tips and tricks up her sleeve to make REAL impact in getting and KEEPING a tidier, more organized space. If you’re already sitting there thinking “But I have kids! And pets! A small house!” no worries – Kallie is best known for her relatable advice, so if your home looks like people, you know, LIVE there and not like the inside of a home decor magazine from your Instagram feed – you’re in the right place. Today you’ll take away tips for tidying up fast, decluttering efficiently, and organizing without buying out the Container Store. You’ll also learn a few ways to get your kids involved and mistakes to stop making to instantly look tidier and feel better.
DECEMBER’S BESTSELLERS:
Top sellers are pulled from my analytics data, where I can see what YOU guys shopped + clicked the most all month long! No worries – it doesn’t tell me what all was in someone’s cart, or who bought what? But it’s helpful for me to see what’s most popular with the CURowd, and hopefully helpful/fun for YOU to see what fellow readers are shopping, too!
1.) Amazon thermal pantyhose – These were HOT – and they’ll keep ya hot, too! They’re the wildlest invention and went TikTok viral, for obvious reasons. Essentially, they’re fleece-lined tights that are made to LOOK like sheer pantyhose…while being opaque and totally warm for winter. You can also choose your level of fleece depending on how cold it is where you live!
2.) Amazon slippers – A bestseller since maybe 2020 at this point? A great $20-ish alternative to the $95 UGG slippers.
3.) Maybelline lip crayon – Still one of my favorite drugstore lippies. It applies like a balm, lasts like a liquid lipstick, and sharpens like a lip liner. Not drying either!
4.) Shampoo scalp brush – A MUST! Such a little luxury for your next hair wash day. Feels like a salon scalp massage, but for under $10 in your own shower every time!
5.) Green velvet top – Was such a good holiday top, but comes in other colors! UNDER $20.
6.) Sam’s Club blanket – The BEST alternative to the $180 Barefoot Dreams blanket – honestly, it’s better. And for not even $30, it’s a no brainer. Buy 3.
7.) Simple Modern tumbler Stanley dupe – The Amazon cup that’s literally BETTER THAN the perpetually sold out and overhyped Stanley cup. It’s less expensive and doesn’t leak or spill when tipped, unlike the Stanley Quencher. Full side-by-side comparison on my Instagram GIFT GUIDE highlight!
8.) Quilted weekender bag – This $27 weekender is FABULOUS – it’s made so well, wipes clean easily, has an amazing pocket situation both inside and out, and it looks like this $____ designer bag. (*LINK*) Feels WAY more expensive than it is!
9.) Human + Kind body souffle – This is such a good body lotion with a good formula, too. Smells amazing and is lightweight and non-greasy!
10.) Amazon spanx dupes – A good way to save about $30 and get the Spanx leather legging look-for-less – but I’d recommend this $16 pair to save even more!!!!
SALES:
Abercrombie&Fitch – Up to 50% off select styles + 20% off almost everything!
ABLE – Save up to 70% off select styles.
Aerie – 50% off PJ’s. Up to 60% off the collection.
Amazon – Shop the New Year’s Sale!
American Eagle – Up to 60% off clearance. Up to 40% off jeans!
Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale styles. Up to 30% off furniture, decor, bedding, + more!
ASOS – Up to 80% off sale styles.
Brooklinen – Up to 50% off!
DSW – Up to 70% off markdowns!
Express – Extra 50% off sale styles.
Francesca’s – Semi-Annual sale! Up to 60% off select styles!
GAP – Extra 60% off markdowns [code: SALE]. Extra 30% off regular priced styles [code: THIRTY].
H&M – Up to 50% off select styles.
IT Cosmetics – 25% off Bye Bye + Hello Results collections! 40% off Bye Bye Foundation!
J.CREW – Extra 60% off sale styles [code: BIGGERSALE].
J. Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything. Extra 60% off clearance [code: BIGWIN].
Kendra Scott – 30% off 2+ markdowns, 40% off 3+ markdowns, + 50% off 4+ markdowns.
KOHL’S – Clearance sales up to 70% off!
Little Words Project – Bracelets starting at $10!!!
Lululemon – End of Year sale finds!
Macy’s – After Christmas Sale – 20-60% off!
Marleylilly – Up to 75% off select items!
Mint Julep Boutique – 15% off $100+ [code: SAVE15], 20% off $150+ [code: SAVE20], 25% off $200+ [code: SAVE25].
Minted – 20% off New Year’s + holiday cards [code: HAPPYNY23].
My Sister’s Closet Boutique – Extra 40% off sale items [code: DEAL40].
Nordstrom – Save up to 60% off plus an extra 25% off selected clearance.
Nordstrom RACK – Extra 60% off clearance for a total of up to 80% off!
Old Navy – Up to 75% off clearance styles. 50% off all jeans. 30% off your order!
Our Place – Always Pan is on sale for $99!
Pink Lily Boutique – End of Year sale up to 75% off!
QVC – After Christmas deals!
Sephora – Beauty Insiders get an extra 20% off sale items [code: EXTRA20OFF].
Shopbop – Extra 30% off select sale styles [code: BYE2022].
Shutterfly – 50% off almost everything + free shipping on cards.
Soma – Semi-annual sale!! BOGO 50% off select bras, buy 3, get 2 free panties! Up to 70% off!
Steve Madden – Up to 70% off.
Target – Up to 30% off meal-prep essentials, 20% off select fitness equipment!
Tarte – Up to 70% off + an extra 20% off [code: EXTRA20].
Urban Outfitters – Take an extra 40% off sale styles.
Victoria Emerson – Everything for $23!!
Walmart – Up to 50% off fashion, toys, home finds, + more!
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CUR DISCOUNT CODES:
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Botanic Tree self-tanner – ERICATAN25 (25% off)
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FabFitFun – ERICAL10
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Home Chef – ERICAL80 ($80 off your first 4 orders!)
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Olay – ERICALIGENZA ($5 off $50)
Pamela’s Brownies – ERICA ($2.50 off)
Paragon Fitwear – ERICAL10 (10% off)
Petal & Pup – ERICALIGENZA20 (20% off)
PinkLily Boutique – ERICA20 (20% off)
Reflections of Christ – ERICA15 (15% off)
State of Being Co. candles – ERICA15 (15% off)
TARTE – ERICA (15% off)
The Sis Kiss – ERICA15 (15% off)
Tula – COMINGUPROSES (15% off + free shipping!)
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