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Welcome back! As you know, I'm endeavoring to produce a podcast episode daily for the month. For the first week, I'm focusing on skincare because November is National Healthy Skin Month. The goal is to use November to pay attention to your skin, learn about skin care, and adopt habits that can lead to a lifetime of healthier hair, skin and nails.

I want to discuss one of the best platforms/ publications/ outlets for all things beauty and skincare--that's Allure! I used to work at Conde Nast where I lead social for Glamour magazine, and desk was a few rows away from the Allure editorial team. Shoutout to Jessica Cruel, the EIC of Allure! I've been obsessed with her since I used to bump into her in the halls. I'm so impressed at the volume of work that Jess and her team put out, in addition to the quality and caliber of work. The Allure Best of Beauty Award winners were recently revealed, and suffice it to say, Allure is responsible for a large number of the products on my shelves. I want to share 5 of my favorite year-round picks that I discovered through Allure.com, the Allure Store, Allure editors, and the magazine when it was in print.

• 3:10: #1 - Sunday Riley Power of 3 Kit - $275: Good Genes Lactic Acid serum, A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum, and CEO 15% Vitamin C Serum. I discovered this set in 2022 through the Allure Store in NYC. What I love: Each of these serums focuses on a target area of the skin, and they're perfect to use together. In the AM, I recommend the Vitamin C Serum with a touch of face oil + SPF. At night, I recommend the A+ High Dose Retinoid serum after cleansing the skin. When used as part of a holistic daytime/ nightime serum, this entire set is incredibly effective. Read Deanna Pai's 2017 Allure article about Sunday Riley to understand what all the fuss is about.

• 5:50: #2 - Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum: $89: This serum is one of my favorite Korean beauty (K-Beauty) products. I've been using it for a year after repurchasing it based on reviews on Allure.com and trying it out in the Allure Beauty store. This serum is basically a primer for the canvas that is your face. It's formulated with precious ginseng and helps to strengthen the skin carrier while being the first step post-cleanse. When I'm doing my routine, I'll often start out with my Sulwhasoo as the base for my beauty ritual. I gently pat the serum into my skin, let it absorb, and then layer on any additional serums or elixirs.

• 8:00: #3 - Instytutum RetinOil - $139: This Retinol-based oil is complete with Retinol, algae, and bakuchiol to help retain moisture and even out the skin tone. Bakuchoil does a great job of improving skin firmness and boosting elistaticity. I like to use this product as part of my nighttime skincare routine, because Retinol and Retinoid can slightly irritate sensitive skin, and I wouldn't recommend going out in the sun without proper SPF protection. I love to put a few drops of this oil on my clean skin in the evenings. If having more flawless, even skin is your priority and you're OK going to sleep looking like a honey-baked ham, I'd absolutely recommend adding this to cart.

• 10:42 - #4: UrbanSkinRX Advanced Even Tone Day & Night Treatment - $58: This is my hyperpigmentation hero! I first found the brand via the goodie bag from Myleik Teele's 2018 retreat. The Advanced Even Tone Day & Night Treatment is an intensive formula with the perfect combination of exfoliating and dark spot-defending ingredients. With 5% Niacinamide, 2% Kojic Acid and 1% Bakuchiol, these ingredients improve the look of stubborn dark spots and smooth rough texture and visibly reduce the signs of aging skin. And it's gentle enough to use twice a day, so you can target dark spots day and night!

• 13:15 - #5: Isa Lazo Facial Oil - $137: This luxe facial oil is formulated with soothing raspberry seed oil, and vitamins E and A. Concentrated with antioxidants, this lightweight oil improves hydration and promotes a radiant overall glow. I find this to be a supremely healing oil that's perfect for sensitive skin. I apply a few drops to my face and neck in the morning and evening, and mix a few drops with my moisturizer and foundation for the perfect lightweight dewy coverage.

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Products Mentioned:

1. Sunday Riley Power of 3 Kit - $275

2. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum: $89:

3. Instytutum RetinOil - $139

4. UrbanSkinRX Advanced Even Tone Day & Night Treatment - $58

5. Isa Lazo Facial Oil - $137

• Welcome to November with Bri Books! For this entire month, I'm focused on delivering a podcast a day--unedited. It's been months since my last podcast recording. 2023 has been an absolute blur. As I kick off my goal of recording and releasing an episode everyday this month, I want to start off with softness. We're talking about how to go softly into the end of the year. If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud! Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.

• 1:15 - It's peak autumn. We're staring down the barrel of the last 6-8 weeks of the year. When we reflect, it can be easy to remember the failures before the successes. This episode is about going softly into the end of the year.

• 1:50 - Time is soup. If you're finding yourself approaching the holiday season with a sense of emptiness or loneliness, that's normal. I want to remind you-every day is a new year. You can begin again. Wake up again. Try again. Here area a few ways I like to reset my mind and go softly into the new year

• 3:00 - #1: Reflection from a place of gentleness and softness, not what you haven't done. When I look at 2023, I think a lot of 'didn't,' instead of what I 'did' do. Look very kindly on what you did accomplish this year.

• 4:00 - #2: Look at where you were two years ago. There's a trending audio that says, you're living your answered prayers. Odds are, something you have achieved now is something you used to dream about, and then you look up and you're living it! You definitely have things to be proud of.

• 6:00 - #3: Write down a note to self about what you want to feel and see for the rest of the year. Write yourself a short note or a letter. Write to your younger self. Imagine an 8-year-old you, reading about your present-day accomplishments. When the end of year starts to creep around and the language we use can become very reactive, it can feel negative.

• 7:00 - Change your language around beginnings and endings. I was listening to The Mindset Mentor with Rob Dial, and he called into focus that very often, with our words we aren't affirming our responsibilities. Instead of framing things as "I have to do ___," reposition your responsibilities as "I GET to ____." By changing our language, we're able to reposition ourselves to affirm gratitude. Also, it helps us realize what's dragging us down. That simple communication change and affirmation towards what's a privilege to do vs a responsibility, it's one of the best ways I know that helps me to do a soft reset. It's not just a to-do list, it's a list of things I get to do!

• 10:23 - #4: Identify the output you want, and go towards it. Myleik Teele recently dropped a podcast episode wherein she made the point that trying on the life you want is FREE. I feel Myliek spoke directly to me with that episode! Just because you don't have the down payment for an $18 million estate in Connecticut doesn't mean you can't still go to the open house on that $18 million estate in Connecticut! Make a day of it! Try on the life you want! If the output you want is: to become more comfortable in new spaces, then try those spaces on! You're designing your life. If you were to buy a custom-made coat or suit, you'd try on multiple versions beforehand, right? This is a very similar practice to identifying your output and going towards it. A simple way of doing this is going to a bookstore, popping by the New Releases and magazine rack, and pulling a few titles. See what you gravitate towards. When you have an output and you know what you're going towards, it makes the input and the creation a little easier. It's the end of the year, so go gently towards this. But now is a powerful time because you can use the shorter days and the earlier mornings to feel out how you want your 2024 to be. This isn't about making a list and having quarterly goals. It's about trying it on, seeing if it feels good to you, and going softly as we round the corner in 2023

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Welcome back to Bri Books! This podcast episode is part 2 of our discussion all about transitioning from winter to spring (listen to part one here), and the products I recommend for jumpstarting your spring beauty routine. We're talking everything from serums to supplements and everything in between as I share my go-to's for the months ahead.

1. 1:00 - Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum: If you know Bri Books, you know I love Merit Beauty. I just included Merit's gloss in a recent episode about my favorite winter beauty picks. The Merit Instant Glow Serum is excellent for creating a well-moisturized base for any makeup or skincare look. The serum has 2% niacinamide, which helps brighten the skin and smooth the texture, which is so important for spring. ($38) - Available at Meritbeauty.com, Sephora.
2. 3:00 - The Face Shop: TFS is one of the brands I most clearly associate with in springtime. Whenever I reevaluate my routine, I look to include more clean, vegan, and eco-friendly products, which always leads me to TFS. The best-selling Rice Water Bright collection is a cleansing line enriched with rice water to brighten and nourish dry skin. The natural ingredients remove impurities while leaving skin soft, supple and evenly toned.
3. 5:00 - Kiehl's Ultrapure High Potency Serums - Kiehl's re-released an exciting line of products made with 10 ingredients or less. Any of these new serums are great for starting your spring skincare routine, especially the 5% niacinamide and 9.8% glycolic serum. Ultra Pure 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum ($26) and Ultra Pure 5% Niacinamide Acid Serum ($26) are two of my favorites
4. 6:20 - Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - As the spring comes in, now's the time to restore, soften and nourish lips, body, etc. Enjoying this creamsicle-inspired lip treatment is the perfect final touch in the evening or first swipe in the morning. Available at Sephora for $22.
5. 8:05 - CALPAK medium clear cosmetic case in lavender - I'd say CALPAK is one of my favorite brands for all things luggage and travel essentials for spring! The new cosmetic cases from CALPAK are the perfect size to pack all of your products for the weekend or next vacation. The most recent drop includes colors like emerald, lavender, and deep sea. the cult-followed clear cosmetic case recently launched in size medium which is great if you need to grab and go. Available for $85.
6. 9:18 - Eastpak Tecum backpack - This road-ready bag is great for a daily commute or weekend vacation. The newly-launched Tecum backpack is perfect for laptops and cameras, and it helps with the ultimate organization. and will give you one less thing to worry about during your spring travels.

   EPISODES MENTIONED

   1. Merit Beauty lipgloss review on an episode about favorite winter beauty products
   2. Brionna's Glamour.com article reviewing Merit Beauty

   PRODUCTS

   1. Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum ($38) - Available at Meritbeauty.com, Sephora.
   2. The Face Shop
   3. Kiehls: Ultra Pure 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum ($26), Ultra Pure 5% Niacinamide Acid Serum ($26), Ultra Pure High-Potency 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($26)
   4. Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment ($22 at Sephora, $22 online)
   5. CALPAK medium clear cosmetic case in lavender ($85)
   6. Eastpak Tecum backpack ($110)

Welcome to Bri Books! This podcast episode is all about transitioning from winter to spring, and the products I recommend for jumpstarting your spring beauty routine. We're talking everything from serums to supplements and everything in between as I share my go-to's for the months ahead.

1. 1:00 - Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Pop sunglass for lips - Formulated with SPF50, jojoba oil, and hyaluronic acid, this lipgloss will be my saving grace during the warmer spring days when the sun is starting to reach its full strength. Available for: $8.99 at BGSS or Ulta Beauty.

2. 2:35 - Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream - Inspired by the Magic Cream face moisturizer, this body cream perfect for moisturizing your skin as the spring sun starts to warm up. I love the smooth, gentle, and non-greasy formulation. Available for $65 at the Charlotte Tilbury site.

3. 4:10 - Elemis Pro-Collagen Skin Future Supplements - The Elemis is formulated to improve the hydration, firmness, and elasticity of the skin. I love Elemis because they're always rolling out the latest and greatest in skincare and wellness. Available for $99 on Elemis.com.

4. 6:45 - La Roche Posay 10% Pure Niacinimide Serum. It helps to clear discoloration and balances the skin tone. Available for $39.99 on the La Roche Posay site, CVS, and Ulta.

5. 9:00 - Bloomeffects Tulip Nectar Skin Repair Body Balm - To me, this product is one of the ways I like to usher in the return of springtime. I love the fact that it doesn't have a deep fragrance, making it perfect for nourishing even the most sensitive of skin. Available for $47 online and at Credo Beauty.

6. 11:05 - Revolution Beauty - Revolution Beauty has been a mainstay in the UK, but they're just starting to crack the US market. I was invited to discover the brand at their first NYC launch event ever! I had my makeup done by Nadia Tayeh, who is known for her glam aesthetic. I was able to meet Sarah Stanford, the US President for Revolution Beauty. Sarah's beyond knowledgeable about the nuances between the US and UK markets, and she's hungry to dig into all things American beauty culture. I was also able to testdrive the 5D Whip Lift Mascara and the new Filtr Concealer. Available online, at Target, and Ulta.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

• Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Pop SPF50 Lipgloss

• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream

• Elemis Pro Collagen Skin Future Supplements

• La Roche Posay 10% Niacinimide Serum

• Bloomeffects Tulip Nectar Skin Repair Balm

• Revolution Beauty 5D Whip Lift Mascara and Filtr Concealer

EPISODES MENTIONED

Episode where I featured La Roche Posay's top-selling picks

My Favorite La Roche Posay sunscreens and serums

What is your favorite spring-ready beauty pick? Let me know on Instagram! ! If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud! Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.

Looking for a signature scent? Bri Books has you covered. There's a lot of power in a signature scent--consider it the beauty counterpart to personal style. It can take a while to find a scent that resonates with you, so in honor of National Fragrance Day, I'm sharing my 10 top perfumes and fragrances for 2023 and beyond. These picks definitely deserve a spot on your signature scent wishlist.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

1. Clive Christian: 1872 Feminine, $595
2. REPLICA, Maison Margiela: On a Date, $125
3. Moodeaux: Worthy, $135 bundle
4. Robert Piguet: Fracas Eau de Parfum ($185), Casbah ($215)
5. Lush Cosmetics: Rose Jam Perfume ($22)
6. Lake and Skye: 11:11 ($98)
7. Boy Smells: Hinoki Fantome ($98)
8. Amouage: Escape Discovery Set ($46)
9. Frederic Malle: Portrait of a Lady by Dominique Ropion ($295)
10. Tocca Eau de Parfum: Florence ($80)

EPISODES MENTIONED

1. 5 Winter Skincare and Beauty Essentials (Clive Christian Art Deco Blonde Amber fragrance review at the 11:00 mark)

I hope you're loving Bri Books! If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud! Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.

What is your signature fragrance? Let me know on Instagram!

Welcome to Bri Books! February is in the rearview, and we're entering what I like to call the 'winter fake-out period.' There's no predicting if we'll have a mild entree into spring or if the snow will come at last. In this episode, I want to share the beauty essentials that have gotten me through from holidays, to deep winter, to now. This winter, I focused my beauty routine on clean, restorative, hydrating, natural, moisturizing, and 'fatty' products--I simply wanted my skin to hibernate for the season, and these are the products that made it possible.

1. 2:20 - Soho Skin Travel dopp kit: I reviewed it on a podcast episode about my summer travel-worthy skincare picks. I want to call out the lightweight serum. All winter long when I was traveling, this lightweight concentrate held my skin down, thanks to the super moisturizing niacinamide, pepetites and white bark extract.

2. 3:40 - All things Charlotte Tilbury. In the winter, I reach for the Nudegasm face palette, Super Nudes lipstick, or the Matte Revolution lipsticks. In the winter, my makeup typically consists of concealer, bronz-y pink makeup, lipgloss and mascara. The bronze shades in the Nudegasm face palette provides a dynamic range of colors. Charlotte's Beautiful Skin foundation in shade 15 is the perfect liquid medium coverage foundation you can pop on and not have to worry about a thing.

3. 6:00 - Merit Beauty Flush Balm in shade of soft berry- I always use it on the eyes, lips and cheeks. I also love the Shade Slick, which is a tinted lip oil that's infused with rosehip oil and shea butter. The hue I've been going for this winter is Cara Cara, a soft red orange. During the day I go for the shade Pink Beet, a cool pink shade for a little gloss on the lips. If i want to be sexy i go for Merit Beauty Shade Slick tinted lip oil in deep brown hue Falcon, which is close to my skin tone.

4. 7:15 - Mara Beauty. If you're new to the brand, the founder Alison McNamara has a fascinating background. In her past life, she was a TV host, producer, beauty journalist and editor. She even studied journalism and political science at the Sorbonne! There's something called 'portfolio career' about Alison's story. The two products I used up this winter are Universal Face Oil, and Evening Primrose + Green Tea Algae Retinol Face Oil. After I wash my face and spray heritage rose water, I'll put on the face oil. It's important to me that my skin is protected. At night after I wash my face and have my pampering shower and bath, I'll go in with Algae Retinol and Face Oil.

5. 11:00 - Clive Christian Art Deco Blonde Amber fragrance which was part of the Noble Collection. This is the scent that defined my winter. The scent is opulent and decadent with notes of smokey blonde tobacco. It feels embracing, cocooning and warm and nurturing of a scent while also being alluring, I couldn't recommend the Clive Christian fragrances enough!

What products defined your winter? Let me know on Instagram!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

1. Brionna's full review of Soho Skin products

2. SohoSkin products

3. Charlotte Tilbury Nudegasm face palette, Super Nudes lipstick, Matte Revolution lipsticks, Charlotte's Beautiful Skin foundation in shade 15

4. Merit Beauty Flush Balm in shade 'Soft Berry', Merit Shade Slick in color 'Cara Cara'

5. Mara Beauty Universal Face Oil, Evening Primrose + Green Tea Algae Retinol Face Oil

6. Clive Christian Art Deco Blonde Amber fragrance

Brace yourselves: the 2022 Cyber Week beauty deals are coming. Here's my curated list of the best brands products to buy during Cyber Week 2022. These are the picks I've been loving (and lusting after) all year, and with up to 50% off full-price items, now's the time to pounce Last year, I recorded a Bri Books episode about what to buy during Sephora's annual December VIB sale, and wanted to share a Cyber Monday-ready curated list. Here's what I'd stock up on if I were you:

1. Caudalie - Cyber Week is here at Caudalie with up to 50% off select products. I'd stock up on the Vinoperfect Instant Brightening Solution Set which comes with the Vinoperfect Essence, Vinoperfect Serum, and Vinoperfect Eye Cream.
2. Merit Beauty - Merit's offering 20% off sitewide, free shipping over $40, free signature bag with every first-time purchase, and free returns. I recommend the La Fete Holiday Essentials.
3. Bread Beauty Supply - 25% off site wide, free full-size Macadamia oil (for hair and body) with purchase. I recommend the deep-conditioning hair mask.
4. Fenty Beauty - 25% off sitewide, up to 60% off select products, free cross-body bag with $125 purchase, free 3-piece set with $100+ order. I recommend the Glossy Posse vol. 5 set of three full-size flip glosses.
5. La Roche Posay - 25% off all orders, free shipping on orders $65+, Up to 25% off order via newsletter. I recommend the Effaclar Acne Treatment System, a 3-step system with Gel Cleaner, Clarifying Solution, Effaclar Duo
6. Bloomeffects - 30% off sitewide through 11/27, + free cleansing jelly with order over $80, 35% off sitewide from 11/28-11/29. I recommend the Royal Tulip Polish.
7. Augustinus Bader - Augustinus Bader is offering double points on all purchases this choliday season. I recommend the Winter Recovery Set, developed to deliver deep hydration and skin barrier protection. The kit comes with the Serum Nomad, the Eye Cream Nomad, the Rich Cream, and Lip Balm.

Share your Black Friday picks with me at @bribookspod on Instagram!

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It's July, and we are approaching high summer! I kicked off the season with a travel "bang"—a work trip to Johannesburg, South Africa for 9 days, during which I put my international skincare routine to the test. In this episode, I'm walking you through my 9 summer skincare essentials, AKA my summer skincare 'empties.' Listen to my recent episode about your 6 Travel Essentials for a Summer Holiday!

1. 1:40 - Paula's Choice Omega + Complex Cleansing Balm (Sephora, Paula's Choice) - This luxe cleansing balm melts away everything from sunscreen to makeup as the lather transforms from an opaque liquid into a soapy, oily balm. This Paula's Choice cleanser got me through my travels in Johannesburg, and I love that it leaves my skin clean without feeling stripped. Trust me, when you're traveling, this is the cleanser you'll want by your side to help you wash the day away.
2. 3:45 - Farmacy Sweet Apple Meltaway Makeup Cleansing Balm (Sephora, Farmacy) - I love to use this cleansing balm in the mornings while in the shower. It gently melts away makeup (especially eye makeup) and helps to remove excess oil from the skin. I like to use this on dry skin and slowly add water to build up the lather.
3. 5:15 - Caudalie Beauty Elixir (Sephora, Caudalie)- Caudalie Beauty Elixir has been part of my holy grail travel kit for years, and it's a definitive summer travel essential. The 50 mL bottle of this stuff is perfect for travel, as it's below TSA carry-on liquid limits, and no inflight experience is complete without a super hydrating and luxe misting moment.
4. I sometimes pair it with The Heritage Store rosewater, which is another year-round staple and summer travel favorite for infusing instant moisture into the skin.
5. 6:15 - Caudalie Reservatrol Lift Face Lifting Soft Cream (Sephora, Caudalie) - I love traveling with the Caudalie Reservatrol Lift Soft Cream as my decadent, almost pillowy moisturizer of choice. Airplanes dry my skin out desperately, and I find my skin can get easily irritated if not moisturized properly. when I travel, I try to keep the Reservatrol Lift Soft Cream in my handbag. It's packed with ingredients like reservatrol and hyaluronic acid, which leave the skin feeling soft and deeply moisturized.
6. 8:00 - Saje Natural Wellness Calm-o-Mile Face Oil - This winner from Saje is formulated for people with sensitive skin. Blended with blue chamomile, evening primrose, and camellia. I always feel like I'm doing a face-plant into a meadow of medicinal flowers every time I apply this product, which is why I run out so quickly. I use it as the final step in my skincare routine when traveling. The blue chamomile reduces the appearance of dryness, and primrose is high in omega-6 fatty acids. When used as part of my nighttime treatment, Calm-o-Mile leaves my face feeling lush the next morning!
7. 9:30 - Pura d'Or Rosehip Seed Oil - I use organic oils to moisturize my skin after bathing. I love to use Pura d'or Rosehip Seed Oil, as rosehip oil helps to rejuvenate dry skin and improve moisture. Rosehip seed oil restores PH balance to soothe skin and also helps with scalp health. If you want your skin to be moisturized but not oily-slick, Pura d'Or's rosehip seed oil is for you.
8. 11:05 - Lush Cosmetics Ro's Argan Body Conditioner - This body conditioner is scented with argan oil, rose absolute, and cupachu butter. I add a dollop of Ro's Argan to a few drops of the reship seed oil, mix, and apply it to my skin after showering.
9. 12:15 - Bonus: Lush Posh Chocolate body wash - This is the perfect pampering post-travel shower companion. How can you feel tired after showering and emerging smelling like chocolate?! This body wash is a great product to use when you're back on your home turf following an adventurous travel season.
10. 13:37 - Bonus: The travel Dopp kit from Soho Skin - This Dopp kit comes with a cleanser, face cream, renewal serum, eye balm, lip cream, shaving gel, and more! It's definitely the travelers' skincare essential, inspired by the global Soho House community. The products are exclusive to Soho House bedrooms around the world, but I got my hands on a kit and tried it on while on longhair flights between New York City and South Africa. The face cream, shaving gel, lip balm, and eye balm were the stand-out products, and the chic Dopp kit case is perfect for catching all of your skincare needs.

When you travel, what are your essentials? is there a lip balm you can't leave the zip code without? Show me on Instagram at Bri Books! If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud! Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.

Welcome back to Bri Books! If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud! Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.

Summer is in full swing, and travel is ON. IIn this episode, 'm sharing my key carry-on essentials-- matter your destination, these carry-on travel winners will be everything you need for road trips, staycations, long weekends, and more!

1. 1:13 - Calpak Packing Cubes 5-Piece Set - This 5-piece travel cube set is essential for staying organized and keeping track of your items during a trip. I use this set for shoe storage, important document storage, outfit storage, and so much more. I even use a separate cube for technology pieces—chargers, cords, external hard drives, etc. These travel packing cubes help you visualize where your items are, so you don't have to go ripping through your bag in search of a small item.
2. 2:02 - Saint James Breton Striped Shirt - The Minquiers striped shirt is lightweight, versatile, and embodies the ideal French vacay state of mind. I love this top because it's a masculine fit in the waist and hips, but the full-length sleeves make it feel perfect for travel. It's very chic and pairs perfectly with shorts, straight-leg denim, skirts, anything! It's great to pack in your carry-on bag for whatever the days (and nights!) throw your way.
3. 3:00 - Cadence Capsules - The Cadence travel toiletry capsules are 100% TSA compliant, leak-proof and non-absorbent containers. They can hold everything from skincare to makeup, from medicine to accessories. These capsules let you bring your personal essentials on the go with you, effortlessly. They're magnetic, meaning you can line them up and put them on a countertop. I use the Cadence capsules to store things like serums, vitamins, earrings, and critical medications whilst traveling.
4. 4:05 - Saje Natural Wellness Pocket Farmacy Oil Blend Kit - This is a collection of 5 relieving oil roll-ons of the best-smelling scents including Peppermint Halo, Fortify, Gutzy, Stress Release, and Pain Release. When I'm traveling in TSA queues, it can be stressful. So I just apply a swipe of one of my Pocket Farmacy faves to my head and a swipe inside my face mask for an instant spa moment. I keep these oil blends in my carry-on at all times for my travels for an instant, natural relief.
5. 5:30 - Snacks! Bring your own snacks! Don't get caught paying $9 for pretzels and $14 for a dry sandwich at the airport. Make sure you have snacks as part of your travel on essentials because hanger and planes don't mix.
6. 6:00 - A book and a journal - Make sure you have at least one book or magazine in your carry-on at all times. Travel with a book you'll actually WANT to read.

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Links to Products Mentioned

1. Calpak Packing Cubes 5 Piece Set
2. Saint James Breton Striped Shirt
3. Cadence Capsules
4. Saje Natural Wellness Pocket Farmacy Oil Blend Kit

• Today's episode features @abeautifulnestTV, talking all about the book "Garden Fresh Cooking" by Judith Benn Hurley, and it'll leave you longing for summertime! We're infusing harvest-time healthy foods into our everyday menus.
• 1:40 - About @abeautifulnestTV - Sandria's YouTube channel focuses on building strong relationships, growing as a family, ecohing truth and knowledge and teaching folks to love unconditionally. "Our YouTube channel is a family lifestyle channel. We focus on faith, family, inspiration and life. We believe in making a house a home. I love making a house a home. I want to infuse love and beauty in everything i do. I try to make sure that comes across in our videos. 8:25 - Sandria on authenticity in her videos: "People need to be able to relate to the real life things."
• 9:25 - Sandria's Soil Story: "I come from a long line of gardeners and farmers."
• 10:04 - Why Sandria set down roots in the Georgia country: "Where we moved and decided to purchase land was a decision we wanted to make for our children."
• 10:25 - Sandria's health story: "When it came to growing our own food, over the years, unfortunately, i've experienced a lot of death in my family."
• 11:30 - How Sandria and her husband planned their garden
• 13:45 - Brionna's grandmother story: "My dad's mother is originally from Mississippi, and moved to St. Louis as a young woman. She always said she wanted her yard to look like the country. She grew tall beautiful sunflowers. She grew her own onions and garlic, tomatoes, potatoes. Of course, she went to the grocery store, but knowing that food was accessible and there's a process by which food is created you can be part of the process, was buried deep in me."
• 15:00 - Grandmothers inspire us to pass on traditions for generations.
• 16:10 - The crops Sandria didn't expect to love, and the easiest for you to grow!
• 16:20 - Coolest crop: Dinosaur kale. Easiest/ beautiful: Okra. Low maintenance: Green beans.
• 19:47 - How Sandria's cooking style has changed since growing her own food.
• 20:45 - Sandria: "When you start eating more whole food, you start figuring out and planning out menu based off what you grow."
• 21:15 Sandria's husband and son shed 40 lbs after taking on a plant-based diet. "Everyone in the house was like, 'I feel so much better, I feel so good. It was an amazing transformation. I've seen a complete turnaround with the way I prepare food and how I plan our meals."
• 22:12 - Sandria has been a meat-eater her entire life, and transitioning hasn't been easy, but she and her family are feeling better.
• 23:55 - "When you transition from eat to a plant-based or vegan diet, it should be something you want to do."
• 26:40 - Sandria on Rodale's: I've been reading Rodale's Organic Life for a long time, and I really enjoy it. I love that they have so many different topics for you to dig into--food, gardening, lifestyle. Everything's right there for you. It's a great site. If you're reading the recipe book, I know that's amazing."
• 27:25 - Sandria's #BriBooks: " Lemony Snicket" with her sons, "Better Homes and Gardens," "Georgia Gardens."
• 30:40 - Find Sandria on YouTube @abeautifulnestTV, on Instagram @abeautifunlest, Facebook @ABeautifulNest, and Twitter @abeautifulnest.