You’ve found it! You’re here! Here is a roundup of the products, books, movies, TV and podcasts I’m digging in 2024 including links and discount codes.

I’m a girl with a lot of opinions. I’m a high low shopper, I’m picky about products and I love finding a great deal. This space is where I’ll be compiling the Things I’m Digging 2024 – lists of my favorite products, books, movies, TV, podcasts and more. These are the things I get so excited about that I text my besties because I need them to know how great they are.

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October 2024 Things I’m Digging

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• I was craving a mindless fall book and Margo’s Got Money Troubles fits the bill. It’s the story of one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world.
• I found us the perfect fall bag! This Amazon bag is a dupe for a Polene tote that is 10x the price. It comes in two sizes and a bunch of colors and it’s the perfect blend of a designer tote and a work bag. It holds my laptop, my iPad and a water bottle (when I want to work remotely) but it’s also a super cute purse for my “regular” days. 
• If you (like me) overplucked your eyebrows in the 90’s and now they won’t grow back, check out the iMethod curved pen. (If you want to see it in action, watch this video.) It adds tiny brushlike strokes to mimic your natural hair and it’s so easy, even I can do it.
• I love a matching set for travel and I’ll be living in this one all season. Super stretchy material, great price point, and it comes in a ton of colors. You can buy it from Amazon or on the TikTok shop (where it’s cheaper).
• WATCHING: Love is Blind season 7 (Netflix), Bad Monkey (Apple), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), The Golden Bachelorette (ABC) and My Old Ass (at the movies).

September 2024 Things I’m Digging

• I had low expectations for these Boom Boom drug-free nasal sticks and they blew me away. At less than $5 each, they’re a steal and I how have them stashed on my desk, nighstand, car and in my purse.
• This entire non-stick Carote cookware set is around $60 and it comes with glass lids, plastic storage lids and the removeable handles for the pots and pans make storage a breeze. It comes in a bunch of colors – I opted for the black/grey.
• This maroon color is right on trend for fall and I plan to wear these C Paravano flats with everything. (I’ve gotten two pairs of shoes and a purse from them and they’ve all been great quality for the price.) Check out my video review and shop with THIS LINK and code grownupdish to save 15%.
• After a three-decade career in public relations I thought I’d seen and heard it all, until I heard Phil Elwood interviewed on a podcast. In All the Worst Humans Elwood reveals the worst parts of the PR business, and how the truth gets made, spun, and sold to the public. His questionable clients include Gaddafi, Assad, and the government of Qatar (and the guy knows how to tell a story.) It’s a juicy one.
• Speaking of juicy, you know I’m watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. It’s awful and I can’t get enough.
• Finally, for all of my marketing friends, go read “Creative Directing My Cancer” in Fast Company. It’s brilliant.

August 2024 Things I’m Digging

• I’ve tried a bunch of these magnetized snap-on iPhone holders and this one is my favorite. It has both a stretchy band and a metal loop (that can be used as a stand).
• I picked up a two-pack of these modern adjustable LED night lights after seeing them online. They’re perfect for a bathroom, hallway or nightstand.
• I’ll be testing this 20″ hard sided carry-on during my trip to Vegas this weekend. I like that it has a built-in pocket for my laptop so I don’t have to bring my backpack. Super affordable!
• I recently shared a review of the Zima Go after my dog ate my Invisalign (again!) If you wear a mouth guard, retainer or other oral appliance, this beautiful case charges via USB and uses UV light waves to clean your appliance. I have a 10% discount link.
• Coming Home – Brittney Griner’s raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home. I finished reading it while she was playing for the US womens basketball team in the summer Olympics. If you ever wondered what the Russian prison (and judicial) system is like, you’ll find this book fascinating.

July 2024 Things I’m Digging

• I’ve had my eye on this adorable mushroom nighlight for a whole I just snagged it for $5 during Amazon Prime Days
• I recently completed an online workshop by Plants First Nutrition about gut health and constipation. I’ve started taking a tablespoon of this liquid magnesium citrate as a motility agent (before bed) and it’s been a game changer.  The powdered and pill formulations of magnesium didn’t work for me but this stuff is magic. I’m on my 4th bottle.
• If you’re HOT (and these days I’m always sweaty), get a portable mini fan. It comes in six colors, charges via USB (no batteries) and can run for 12 hours between charges, folds compactly to fit into any bag (even a fanny pack) and even has a built in flashlight. The best part? It’s less than $15. See it in action HERE.
• These Chic-Me tank tops with a built in bra have been my summer uniform. They come in a bunch of colors, are cut high on the arm (very flattering) and the bra pads are sewn in (so they can’t slip around and bunch up. Check out my video to see it in action.
• Kat Ashmore is a social media phenom (@katcancook) and her first cookbook, Big Bites, is a winner. Everything I’ve made has been healthy and delicious.
• READING:
  • The Mystery Guest: A Maid Novel –  It’s up to Molly the (autistic) maid to uncover the truth, no matter how dirty, in this standalone novel.
  • Coming Home – Brittney Griner’s raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home.
• WATCHING: We are working through season three of The Bear (Hulu) along with the six-part Netflix docu-series Surviving Death that explores personal stories and research on near-death experiences & reincarnation. The episodes are standalone so you don’t have to watch them in order and the two best episodes are #1 and #6.
• LISTENING: Armchair Expert is one of my favorite podcasts and the recent episodes with Orna Guralnik (the brilliant “Couples Therapy” therapist) and psychologist/professor Michael Norton (talking about his new book on rituals) were both great.

June 2024 Things I’m Digging

• These Pumiey tops live up to the hype. They are super stretchy, double lined, and the quality is amazing. They’re a dupe for Skimms at a quarter of the price. I have them in three colors and I’m about to order more. 
• M-Salt is the go-to seasoning I use daily. It’s a mixture of sea salt, garlic salt & black pepper in the perfect proportion. I buy a big bag on Amazon and transfer it into a smaller container that stays on my counter.
• While I’m waiting to see what happens with BeautyCounter, I’m loving this universal tinted sunscreen from DRMTLGY. It has a SPF of 46 and comes in either a matte or a glowy finish. (I use the glowy.)
• READING: I haven’t posted book recommendations in a while but I’ve got two really good ones:
  • The Future by Naomi Alderman is a could-be-true story about a handful of friends who plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.
  • The Many Lives of Mama Love is the remarkable true story of soccer mom Lara Love Hardin who has been hiding a shady secret: she is funding her heroin addiction by stealing her neighbors’ credit cards. Her story of addiction, incarceration and recovery gutted me (in the best possible way.) Here’s my video review.
• WATCHING: We just finished season 4 of Suits (Netflix) and caught up on the latest seasons of Hacks (Max) and Bridgerton (Netflix). Also, I highly recommend We Were The Lucky Ones (Hulu) which is the gripping true story of a Polish Jewish family during WWII. 
• LISTENING: Julia Louis-Dreyfus is back with season 2 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me featuring intimate conversations with iconic women. Her interviews with Gloria Steinem, Carol Burnett and Ina Garten are brimming with wisdom and the attitude that only comes with age.

April 2024 Things I’m Digging

• My new favorite less-than-ten-dollar mascara. Forgot to mention – it washes off easily with soap and water. It’s sold out everywhere but you can order it for $7 with free shipping.
• This discovery set with travel sizes of all five of the BeautyCounter perfumes has been selling like crazy and makes a great gift.
• These inexpensive Dermora Eye Masks are individually packaged (making them convenient for travel) and they help reduce under eye puffiness (especially during allergy season).
• Wilde Protein Chips are made from chicken breast, egg whites and bone broth and they’re really good. I tried the buffalo flavor but they also come in BBQ, salt & vinegar, chicken and waffles and more! 170 calories and 10 grams of protein per serving (about 2 servings in a snack sized bag – unless your husband gets to it first and leaves you the crumbs).
• If you film content you need this inexpensive Airstik phone holder! I own several and use them daily. 
• I’ve been wearing this Generation Jones T-shirt in a bunch of my videos and everyone keeps asking me where to get it.
• We just finished watching the Three Body Problem on Netflix and man, did it give me a lot to think about. It’s based on a series of books by Chinese author Cixin Liu and centers around a premise that highly intelligent life is found on another planet and they are on their way to Earth (arriving in 400 years.) Set primarily in the UK, it features an international cast and was developed by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss from Game of Thrones

March 2024 Things I’m Digging

• It is no exaggeration to say I have made thousands of boxes of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese in my life. (One of my kids used to eat it daily – for decades.) I recently tried Goodles – a healthier version that has 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. And it was really good! Watch my review.
• I’ve never been much of a lip pencil girlie but these new Lined and Primed lip pencils from BeautyCounter have converted me. They are so creamy! There is free shipping until 3/10, a discount for first-time orders and a free gift when you spend $100. Watch my review.
• Come Hungry is a new cookbook by one of my favorite content creators – Melissa Ben-Ishay. You guys loved her Green Goddess Salad and this book is full of healthy, delicious recipes.
• I’m still obsessed with Love is Blind (Netflix) and season six did not disappoint. And yes, I lost my $2 bet with my husband on the outcome.
• Recursion is not a book I would normally pick up, but it came highly recommended and once I started it I couldn’t put it down. If you liked the movie Inception, you’ll like this book. It deals with memory and time travel but it’s also a love story. It would make a great book club selection.
• If you wear a night guard, retainer, or another type of oral appliance, check out the Zima Dental Pod. It uses ultrasonic waves to clean and disinfect and you’ll save 10% if you shop with my link. Watch my review.

February 2024 Things I’m Digging

• This Prepworks Prokeeper storage set from Amazon has a bunch of really cool features. You can see them in this video.
• Nanoplastics and microplastics are everywhere. It’s time to replace your plastic cutting boards with this inexpensive alternative.
• I bought these couples conversation cards from We’re Not Really Strangers for my Valentine.
• I also bought us this book that explores sex and intimacy in long-term relationships.
• Have you ever tried Kefir? It’s a probiotic drinkable yogurt and it’s packed with protein. I’ve been using the Kalona Supernatural Mixed Berry flavor in my smoothies for a nutritional (and flavor) boost.
• If you haven’t watched Love on the Spectrum you’re missing out on a show that might help restore your faith in humanity. There’s the original Australian version and two seasons filmed in the US – all on Netflix.
• I’m working through my list of Academy Award nominees and recently saw American Fiction (loved!), Poor Things (liked more than I expected and Emma Stone’s performance is amazing) and last night we watched Anatomy of a Fall.

January 2024 Things I’m Digging

Two Women Walk Into a Bar is a short story by Cheryl Strayed that you can read in an hour or so. It’s about her relationship with her mother-in-law, specifically at the end of her life, and it was beautiful and touching.

Comrad Socks – I’ve been wearing Comrad’s compression socks on flights for years and they’ve come out with a bunch of new products that I’ve been testing out. I love their compression socks for travel, their athletic socks for workouts and slipper socks for hanging around the house. Check out my new unboxing video.

I’ve tried a LOT of different products to cover my grey roots between hair appointments, and this Calista Embellish Root Touch Up Powder is my current favorite. It’s a powder so it isn’t messy and it also absorbs oil (like a dry shampoo). And it’s easy to travel with because it’s not a liquid. In this video, I’m testing the shade dark brown.

Blender Bombs – I love smoothies and I love Blender Bombs so much that in 2023 I invested in the company (and I’m expecting BIG things from them.) Blender Bombs are pre-portioned nuggets of nuts, seeds, and superfoods that you can drop into your blender (along with fruit, greens and liquid) to turn your smoothie into a meal. You can buy them directly, from Amazon or at Whole Foods. Check out my full review.

Sleepy Tie – Do you need a specialized $30 silk scrunchie? If you have medium to long hair and want to preserve your blowouts you just might. Watch me demo it HERE.

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones is a four-part Netflix documentary series that looks at areas of the world that have a high propensity of centegenarians (people who live to be over 100). And they aren’t just living, they’re thriving. Some of what they are doing will surprise you.

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