Every year right around Valentine's Day we share some things we are loving that make our lives a little easier or more fun. This is a break from the thoughtful conversations we've been having, it settles in on some pretty practical tips. From books and podcasts to snacks and beauty products, Alex and Krista want to make sure you know what they are loving right now.

How about you? What makes your life more entertaining? What makes you smarter? Who are you following? What are you wearing? We want to know all of these midlife hacks because when you find something good, you need to share!!

This is one of our most popular episodes every year, tune in and get sharing your things you love.

THINGS WE LOVE

• Foods

- Athletic Brewing Company Non-alcoholic beer

-Nutrail Nut Granola

-Truffle oil

-Chobani Low Fat Greek Yogurt

-Quinoa Crisps Dark- Chocolate + Cherry

-Built Puffs Protein Bars

-Stone-Ground Grits

• Kitchen Gadgets

-All Clad Instant Read Digital Thermometer

-6-3/4 Coat Cast Iron Round Wide Dutch Oven

-Silver Flatware

• Podcast shows

-The Warrior Mama with Bethany Kimsey

-Up Until Now with Kristen Hallinan

-SmartHer News with Jenna Lee

-The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

-10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast

-Rethinking with Adam Grant

1. How to build a great culture with restaurateur Danny Meyer

• Books

-Lead with Prayer

-Celebrating Abundance

-The Let Them Theory

-Eat Like a Girl

-The Anxious Generation

-Build the Life You Want

• Music

-Corner Room Band

-Porter's Gate Album- Sanctuary Song

-When the Day Comes- Nico & Vinz

• Instagram Follows

-Arthur C. Brooks

- Adam Grant

-Simon Sinek

-Dr Mary Claire Haver(OBGYN)

-Josh Weather Official

-The Leighton Show

• Fashion & Beauty

-Wide Leg Twill (Spanx Pants)

-Steve Madden Hayle Ankle Boots

-L'Oréal Glotion

-Mother Jeans

-Blow-Out Curlers

-Color Wow Root Cover-up

-Women's Cozy Slippers

-Essence Volume Lash Boosters

-Charlotte Tilbury Red Hollywood Vixen Lipstick

-Thorne Supplement

-WaterProof Black Fancy Cards

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