Jump to my Paloma Mocktail Recipe

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Virgin Paloma Ingredients

• Grapefruit Juice: The main ingredient in a Paloma, you’ll need grapefruit juice. I bought pure juice, but you can also just juice grapefruits yourself.
• Grapefruit: If you opt for the route to buy grapefruit juice, this will be for the garnish. Fresh fruit looks so pretty and helps elevate the drink.
• Lime Juice: Another key ingredient in a Paloma. It’s a small amount so I juice them myself.
• Lemon Juice: Not traditionally in a Paloma, but I like the addition. Again, small amount so I just juice fresh lemons.
• Honey: Honey adds a subtle hint of sweetness. Also helps salt stick to the rim instead of dissolving it.
• Sparkling Water: Not traditionally in a Paloma, but I love the addition of carbonation in a mocktail.
• Salt: For the rim. I used Pink Himalayan Sea Salt here.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Paloma Mocktail?

• Martini Shaker | I love this one because it gets the mocktail very cold and doesn’t leak. I’ve had it for years and it’s still as good as new!
• Citrus Juicer | This is amazing for measuring citrus! It’s a measuring cup and juicer all in one, so you don’t have to guess or make a mess anymore!

Paloma Mocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• ½ oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 2 oz. Sparkling Water
• Grapefruit Wedge, optional garnish
• Honey, optional rim
• Salt, optional rim

Directions

1. Coat half of a glass rim with honey and roll rim in salt
2. Add the first four ingredients to a shaker filled halfway with ice, shake vigorously
3. Strain the mocktail into a glass with ice
4. Top with sparkling water
5. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit
6. Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, check out the mocktails below!

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Traditional Gifts | Fruit/Flowers

Amazon

Bourbon Cherries

FOR THOSE THAT APPRECIATE A COCKTAIL

You can’t make an Old Fashioned without good cherries. Since these are bourbon-soaked, its kind of like having the cocktail IN the cherry!

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Malin + Goetz

Cannabis Candle

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO GARDEN

Get all the smell of THC without the smoke! Well there will be a bit of candle smoke, but you know what I mean. A candle that looks good and smells…appropriate?

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Craft Beer Club

Beer of the Month

FOR THE LIBATIONIST

Who doesn’t like a gift that keeps on giving? Choose how many months to give. Don’t forget, hops are flowers too!

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Caskers

Premium Cognac

FOR THOSE WITH A REFINED PALETTE

What is Cognac but Brandy? And what is Brandy made of? Grapes. And what are grapes but fruit? Need I say more?

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Amazon

Lego Flowers

FOR THOSE WITH A BLACK THUMB

It’s a well-known fact that plants bring a place to life, but when you have a hard time keeping them alive, what’s a person to do? Lego flowers are also fun to put together!

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Modern Gifts | Appliances

Amazon

Pizza Oven

FOR THE PIZZAIOLO

We have this, we love this, and it’s a purchase you will not regret! If you love pizza, be prepared for this to be the BEST pizza you’ve ever made at home. It’s a complete game changer! 

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Kitchen Aid

Stand Mixer

FOR THE BAKER

Not only is this mixer amazing for cookies, cakes, and the like, if you do decide to get the pizza oven above the Kitchen Aid mixes the dough like a dream. Pricy, but one of those items that will last decades.

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Nespresso

Multi-Functional Espresso Machine

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO BE CAFFEINATED

You can make coffee, espresso, lattes, cappucinos and more! It’s (pseudo) easy to use, and Nespresso is great quality. My at home latte’s rival the best coffee shops!

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Instant

Air Fryer

TO KEEP THINGS EASY

I never thought I would use an air fryer until we were gifted (this one)! Any frozen food is crispier and easier to make in the air fryer than the oven, and you can prepare vegetables too! I haven’t tried any raw meat (ew, not in general but in preparation) but I’ve heard great things in the air fryer.

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GE

Ice Machine

FOR THE ICE CONNOISSEUR

We all know that chewy ice is superior so if you love ice, there is no better at home ice than this. Does it take up a lot of counter top space? Sure, but we all have priorities.

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Ninja

Ice Cream Maker

FOR THOSE THAT LIKE A FROZEN TREAT

Easy and healthy ice cream? There are a lot of ways you can use the Ninja CREAMi. If you are married to an ice cream lover, how fun is this?

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• Gifts for Wine Lovers (that aren’t wine!)
• Food Gifts to Ship Online
• Gifts for Brandy Lovers

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Jump to my Spicy Watermelon Margarita Recipe

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Spicy Watermelon Margarita Ingredients

• Tequila: Since you’ll be mixing and not sipping, you won’t need a super expensive Tequila. I prefer Blanco, which is light and unaged and won’t compete with the delicate flavor of the watermelon, but use whatever you like.
• Cointreau: Some may say Triple Sec, but when it comes to orange liqueur, I always use Cointreau.
• Watermelon Juice: I use store-bought watermelon juice to make this recipe even easier. If you want to make your own, just blend fresh watermelon and strain out the pulp. You will get a stronger watermelon flavor this way too!
• Jalapeño: I once had a bartender make spicy margaritas with jarred jalapeños and I do not recommend it. Fresh jalapeño is the only way to go!
• Lime: A well-balanced cocktail should have a hint of acid.
• Tajín: Rim half the glass with Tajìn. This way you can have some if you want, or not if you don’t.
• Watermelon: A slice of watermelon as the garnish really drives home the Summer vibe!

Recommended Tools to Make a Spicy Watermelon Margarita

• Muddler | Part of any well-stocked bar, you’ll want to muddle the jalapeños to bring the flavor out.
• Glasses | Not too big, and not too small, and easy to rim, these crackle recycled glasses are perfect for margaritas.

Spicy Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 oz Blanco Tequila
• ½ oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Watermelon Juice
• 1 Jalapeño
• 1 Lime
• Tajín
• Watermelon, for garnish

Directions

1. Rub a lime wedge around the top of the glass and dip in Tajín
2. Add the juice from a quarter of a lime and two slices of jalapeno in a glass and muddle
3. Add ice and the first three ingredients, stir
4. Garnish with slice of jalapeño
5. Enjoy!

More summer cocktails to try:

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Jump to my Strawberry Spritz Recipe

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Strawberry Simple Syrup

Simple syrup, dissolved sugar in water, is an easy way to add sweetness to a cold drink. If you take it a step further and make an infused simple syrup, you will be surprised how much flavor you can add too! Simple syrup‘s are quick and easy to make, and can be used in cocktails, coffee, added to sparkling water, or really anywhere you want to impart natural sweetness.

This recipe will make about 8 oz, and you only need 1 for the recipe so if you have some remaining, I suggest storing it in an airtight container. It should last approximately 2 weeks, give or take.

The remaining cooked strawberry left in the strainer is perfect for making strawberry bread or adding to a bowl of oatmeal.

Strawberry Spritz Ingredients

• Fresh Strawberries: Used to make an easy strawberry simple syrup and garnish.
• Granulated Sugar: A key ingredient in every simple syrup.
• Prosecco: Any dry sparkling wine will do, but I’m partial to Prosecco in a spritz.
• Sparkling Water: I prefer Topo Chico.
• Lime: A well-balanced cocktail should have a hint of acid.
• Basil: It’s just a sprig as a garnish, but I promise you can taste a subtle hint of herb.

Recommended Tools to Make a Strawberry Spritz Cocktail

• Fine Mesh Sieve | Your kitchen may already be stocked with a strainer, but if not you’ll need a fine mesh version to strain the strawberry seeds and pulp.
• Wine Glasses | My glasses need to be multi-functional, so I use these gorgeous, European-made red wine glasses for spritz’ too.
• Glass Bottle | You will have about 8 oz. of simple syrup so store what you don’t use in the fridge.

Strawberry Spritz Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup strawberries

COCKTAIL:

• 3 oz Prosecco
• 2 oz sparkling water
• 1 lime
• Spring of basil, for garnish
• 1 strawberry, for garnish

Directions

1. Place water, strawberries, and sugar in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil
2. Simmer for 10 minutes and rough-mash strawberries with a wooden spoon or meat masher.
3. Turn off the heat and let strawberries cool to room temperature and syrup to thicken for about 25 minutes
4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve.
5. Fill the glass ½ full with ice. Add prosecco, sparkling water, and 1 oz. of strawberry simple syrup.
6. Finish with a squeeze of lime, a sprig of basil, and a sliced strawberry.
7. Enjoy!

More pretty cocktails to try:

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Traditional Gifts | Leather

Leatherology

Wallet

MONOGRAMMED!

Name something else made from leather that gets used more than a wallet. High-quality, supple leather is a great gift, and the option to get it debossed makes it extra special!

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Pottery Barn

Pillow

FOR RELAXING

A leather sofa might be a lot, but adding a touch of leather to the sofa is a nice touch. If this is for your spouse’s office or private space, even better!

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Barnes & Noble

Leather Journal

FOR THOSE THAT WRITE

I’m not one to journal, but if I were this beautiful leather-bound option looks like something I would want to write in. I imagine someone’s great great grandkids finding it a hundred years from now and learning all about their ancestors. Seems like something straight out of a novel.

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Leatherology

Duffle

FOR THE TRAVELER

A quality carry-on is worth its weight in gold! How beautiful is this piece with debossed initials monogrammed? Imagine gifting this right before an anniversary trip. I swoon.

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Aspinal of London

Passport Cover

FOR THE WORLD TRAVELLER

Do I have a passport cover? No, no I don’t. Is it probably only because I’ve never been gifted one? Yeah, probably. Gifts are great for items you wouldn’t typically buy yourself!

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Amazon

Book Set

FOR THE BOOKWORM

Regardless if they’ve read the series, are planning on reading it, or just love the TV series, this leather-bound book set would look great on a bookcase!  

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Modern Gifts | Crystal/Glass

Waterford

Decanter

FOR THE BAR

The cut crystal on Waterford glass can’t be matched. It’s got a hefty weight and is gorgeous. Fill it with your favorite dark booze and keep it on display on the bar.

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Shinola

Watch

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO BE ON TIME

Technically, this gift fits leather and glass, but any watch would be great! This one just happens to be v cool.

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Fine Art America

Framed Art

FOR THOSE THAT APPRECIATE BEAUTY

Art doesn’t need to be expensive to be great! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Fine something personal that means something to the two of you. I couldn’t pass up this art of Chicago!

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Samsung

Frame TV

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TV

A TV that doesn’t look like a TV when you aren’t watching it? This takes the above art idea up a step. Everyone I know who has a Frame TV loves it!

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Hibiki

Japanese Whiskey

FOR THOSE THAT LIKE THE BURN

A bougie bottle of booze makes a great gift! Something they might not buy themselves, but you know they will really enjoy. This bottle is very pretty, but I’ve been told the booze inside is also excellent!

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What is Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is essentially liquid sugar, and the recipe could not be easier. Take equal parts water and granulated sugar (you can also substitute brown sugar for a variation), boil, and let cool. That’s it. It stores in the fridge for about a month in its purest form.

Where the real fun begins is with infused simple syrups. My go-to is all different types of fruit, but tea flavored is also excellent. While I make them generally for cocktail recipes, simple syrup is great added to anything you want to sweeten and add flavor to. Have fun trying these with coffee, tea, oatmeal, smoothies, and sparkling water (the list could go on and on).

Below I have two recipes written out, but I’ve included simple syrup in so many cocktail recipes I’ve included those as well. If you only want to make the simple syrup, follow the first few steps. You never know, you could be inspired to make the full cocktail! Enjoy!

What Tools Do You Need to Make Simple Syrup?

• Glass Bottle | These recipes will make about 8 oz of syrup. Since they are fruit-infused, they will last for about 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Small Saucepan | I prefer stainless steel because it’s non-toxic, oven-safe, and durable.
• Fine Mesh Strainer | After the syrup is cooled you’ll want to strain and separate the fruit and seeds from the syrup. I’ve used the remaining fruit in recipes like my Strawberry Bread.

Blackberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Blackberries

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Enjoy!

Raspberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Raspberries

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of raspberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
4. Enjoy!

Banana Simple Syrup

Chai Simple Syrup

Cherry Simple Syrup

Ginger Simple Syrup

Key Lime Simple Syrup

Lemon Vanilla Simple Syrup

Orange Vanilla Simple Syrup

Pumpkin Chai Simple Syrup

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup

Vanilla Simple Syrup

Toasted Simple Syrup

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Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Blackberries

COCKTAIL:

• 1 oz. Blackberry Syrup (from above)
• ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 oz. Gin
• 2 oz. Ginger Beer
• Fresh Blackberries for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Fill a glass halfway with ice, and add 1 oz. blackberry simple syrup and lemon juice.
5. Add 2 oz. gin and top with 2 oz. ginger beer.
6. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
7. Enjoy!

Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Ingredients

• Fresh Blackberries: Fresh blackberries will give the best flavor to the simple syrup, far better than store-bought. You’ll need extra for the garnish too!
• Granulated Sugar: I like organic, but use what you have on hand. This will be used to make the blackberry simple syrup.
• Lemon Juice: A hint of acid is necessary.
• Gin: Hendrick’s is the brand of choice for me. If you don’t think you like gin, try it and report back.
• Ginger Beer: I really like this light version. As always, this is a non-alcoholic ginger spicy beverage. This version isn’t quite as spicy, but not sweet like ginger ale.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Blackberry Ginger Cocktail?

• Glass Bottle | This recipe will make about 8 oz of syrup, enough for 8 cocktails. If you don’t use it all at once, it will last for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Blackberry simple syrup is great in coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, and anywhere you want a little berry-infused sweetness!
• Citrus Juicer | This is my favorite way to juice a lemon since it goes into the cup and I can see the exact measurement I need.
• DOF Glasses | DOF (double old-fashioned) glasses are crucial for Old Fashioned’s, and you know I love to use glasses in multiple ways. It’s the perfect glass to dress up this cocktail.

If you like this recipe, check out the other berry cocktails below!

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There are a few requirements a bag has to have to work in all my travel scenarios. One is a laptop sleeve since sometimes I travel for work and the trip is so long I have to pack my work bag. The second is a luggage handle strap. If I’m going all over the airport with my wheeled carry-on, I don’t want to have to carry my personal item or worry about it falling off my wheeled carry-on. Lastly, it needs to be counted as a personal item. My anxiety doesn’t want to take the risk every time I board a plane that the flight attendant will make me check my wheeled carry-on because my personal item is too large.

If this sounds like you, keep reading for my complete, honest review.

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About Everlane

You may know Everlane as the American clothing retailer that provides timeless, sustainable, and ethically sourced fashion, but do you also know they carry bags, shoes, and accessories? I’ve been shopping from them online (I don’t live near any of their 11 stores) for years and can attest that the quality is phenomenal for the very fair pricing.

Compartments in the Everlane Weekender Duffle

Aside from the padded laptop sleeve requirement I noted above, the Everlane Weekender bag has a few compartments, and they are all quite handy!

In the interior of the bag are two water bottle pouches, one on either end of the bag. There is also an interior zipper pocket to put things you want to keep extra secure. I like putting my wallet in that pocket, along with items that normally go in my purse.

On the exterior of the bag is a rather long pocket where I put things I’ll need easy access to, like my ID, earbuds, and hand sanitizer.

Straps on the Everlane Bag

The people at Everlane have thought of everything! There are three ways to hold the bag, and then a luggage sleeve to put over the carry-on handle if you don’t want to hold it.

There are two hand straps, over-the-shoulder straps (9″), and a padded adjustable cross-body strap (51″). I probably use the over-the-shoulder straps the most but all three options have come in handy depending on the circumstance.

All of the straps are black, so depending on the color bag they are monochromatic or contrasting. I love the color combination of the light neutral warm quartz against the black straps.

Structure

Some pretty popular carry-ons are very structured, especially if they have a shoe compartment at the bottom. I love that the Everlane isn’t structured ( I mean it holds its shape but there are no hard edges) so I never have to worry if I’ll be able to squeeze it into a space.

The Everlane bag has fit as a personal item on every flight I’ve flown on last year, and I never had a flight attendant question it. I can’t say the same thing for some of the other bags I’ve seen in the airport.

The official dimensions of the bag are 14.2″ H x 7.3″ W x 19.5″ L so check if this will work with your airline, but I’ve had zero issues on United and their partner airlines.

Materials of the ReNew Transit Weekender

The main body of the bag is made of water-resistant 100% recycled polyester, and I’ve found that it holds up very well! Because it’s not leather, I’m not too worried about ruining it while traveling. Although I have a couple of marks on it, there has not been one rip, tear, or snag.

Price

At the time of publishing, the Weekender Bag is $95. I looked at a lot of bags and all of them were over $100. Free shipping doesn’t kick in until you spend $100 on the website, but at that price, I’m ok with spending on shipping. Or you can add one of their basics to your cart and get something to put inside your bag!

Colors

The bag is offered in five timeless, neutral colorways, all with black straps. I have warm quartz and it looks great dressed down or dressed up.

Final Verdict of the Everlane Weekender

I 1,000% would recommend the Everlane Weekender and would buy it again! It met all of my requirements needed for a bag, and I can’t believe the quality for the price. Honestly, there isn’t one thing I would change.

If you have any questions leave a comment down below and I’m happy to answer!

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Raspberry Champagne Spritzer Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

RASPBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Raspberries

COCKTAIL:

• 1 oz. Raspberry Syrup (from above)
• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 4 oz. Champagne
• 1 oz. Sparkling Water
• Fresh Raspberries for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of raspberries to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
4. Fill a glass halfway with ice, and add 1 oz. raspberry syrup and lemon juice.
5. Add 4 oz Champagne and top with 1 oz. sparkling water.
6. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
7. Enjoy!

Raspberry Champagne Spritzer Ingredients

• Fresh Raspberries: I’ve tried store-bought syrups and they just don’t taste the same! Fresh raspberries will give the best flavor to the simple syrup. You’ll need extra for the garnish too!
• Granulated Sugar: I like organic, but use what you have on hand. This will be used to make the raspberry simple syrup.
• Lemon Juice: Most good cocktails need a hit of acid.
• Champagne: Feel free to use whatever dry, sparkling wine you would like. This recipe is made with Champagne (which sounds more fancy and festive, right?), but would be just as good with Prosecco.
• Sparkling Water: I’m partial to Topo Chico.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Raspberry Spritzer?

• Glass Bottle | This recipe will make about 8 oz of syrup, enough for 8 cocktails. If you don’t use it all at once, it will last for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Raspberry simple syrup is great in coffee, smoothies, oatmeal and anywhere you want a little berry-infused sweetness!
• Citrus Juicer | This is my favorite way to juice a lemon since it goes into the cup and I can see the exact measurement I need.
• Wine Glasses | As a former glassware buyer, I choose these for my everyday wine glasses. They are a great shape and the size is perfect for red wine or a spritz. Made in Austria, the quality if exceptional.

If you like this recipe, check out the other sparkling cocktails below!

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About Lumē

Lume is a woman-owned, small business founded by a gynecologist in 2017. The brand launched with odor-controlling aluminum-free body deodorant and has since expanded into a variety of other products. Lumē is pronounced Loo-Me (I watched a video by the brand to confirm!)

How Does Lume Body Wash Work?

The brand claims the body wash controls odor for 24 hours. It does this by eliminating bacteria which is the culprit behind odor. It’s safe to use anywhere (and EVERYWHERE) on the external body.

Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and is what makes the body wash “acidified”. According to Allure Magazine “Mandelic acid’s powerful antibacterial properties team up with its gentle exfoliating, cell-turnover-activating abilities team up to defeat acne, dull skin, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines and wrinkles.”

Body Wash Scents Offered

Since I have sensitive skin, I appreciate Lume Body Wash is offered in Unscented with no added fragrance. This is important because often unscented products have added fragrance to make it unscented.

Those with sensitive skin know we would choose fragrance-free every single time. In addition, they offer four scents: Clean Tangerine, Toasted Coconut, Lavender Sage, and Peony Rose.

Product Overview

Where to Buy Lume

Lumē Acidified Body Wash is available in the following locations:

• DTC – they sell directly via their website! A benefit of going directly to the source is they offer bundles of various products. The mini body wash set is great because you can try different sets and they are TSA-compliant for easy travel. They also have a subscribe and save offer.
• Amazon – Like most things, it’s available on Amazon!
• Target – Target offers a smaller 7 oz. size, although Unscented isn’t available at the time of publishing.

Other Products Offered by Lume

Lumē launched with deodorant and that now includes solid stick, cream stick, cream tube, and cream tube + sweat control (with added aluminum salts). Aside from the deodorant category, and body wash, Lumē offers a cleansing bar, soap, wipes, and body cream.

FAQ

• Does Lume Body Wash Actually Work? I’ve done some pretty vigorous yoga classes and no one would be the wiser. It might be a placebo effect, but even though I sweat, I haven’t smelled anything.
• What is the downside of Lume? The price per ounce is higher than my traditional body wash and the packaging isn’t pretty.
• Is Lume body wash safe for private parts? I’m no doctor, but Lumē was developed by one and they say it’s safe for “pits, privates, and beyond”.
• What does Lume acidified body wash do? It blocks odor-causing bacteria using mandelic acid.

Final Verdict of Lumē Body Wash

I am pleasantly surprised at how great of a body wash Lumē is aside from the odor-blocking properties. The gel lathers nicely, doesn’t strip my skin, and is non-irritating. On days I know I’ll be working out I use this product, and it’s been great. Could it be a placebo? I’m not sure but I like having the extra insurance just in case. I plan to keep my regular body wash on hand as well as Lume to use if I’m doing a vigorous workout or if it’s really hot outside. 

Next, I’ll be trying the cleansing bar! The product is new and wasn’t available when I bought the body wash, but it will be perfect for warm-weather trips, like the one I have coming up soon!

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