And now a look at the things I am loving, watching, praising and using this week!
Watch the video above to see why I have been eating crow all week long. David Radke bought me a Mother’s Day gift that I never knew I always wanted! This fan is the most accessible, powerful, hot-flash helping thing I’ve ever used. I love love love it! Grab yours here.
I am…I cannot…Y’all…How do I…I really think…I’m not even sure what to say…
I. am. speechless. about. this. dadgum. story.
So on my flight to Des Moine I downloaded this new documentary from HBO Max because I had heard so many people on TikTok talking about it AND NOW I KNOW WHY!!! Do you know about this? Have you watched it?
Listen, after I watched it I was 100% certain about whether or not she was guilty or innocent - but like I do in most things, I needed to know what David thought. So I asked him and Remi to watch it and let me know their thoughts. Honestly, I figured they’d be divided. Men don’t seem to like Karen. They hate her voice, they think she’s showy. Whereas women seem to have no problem with her. Imagine my shock when I walked in the door yesterday and David and Remi both jumped up from the couch shouting “SHE’S INNOCENT!! SHE DIDN’T DO IT!” I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!! But now Karen is on trial again because her first trial ended in a hung jury. So you can watch it LIVE on CourtTV every day but before you do that - I suggest you go and watch this documentary on Max. And then get back to me asap and let me know what you think. FREE KAREN READ!!!!
I never buy new shoes. Ever. I have big feet and ugly toes and plantar fasciitis and I just hate even trying on shoes. Much less committing to buy them. But this season of my life has me on stages and in bookstores, grad parties and scholarship nights. I had to break down and buy something! I literally Googled Comfortable Shoes for Bad Feet, and these little miracles popped up on my screen. The bottom pair was the first pair of AEROSOLES I bought. I wore them to every event in Nashville, Kansas and Houston. I was home one day and got back online at aerosoles.com and bought the gold pair. I am hooked. Need a wide width? They have them. Need a wide variety of sizes? They have them. Want sandals or dressy shoes? They have them. I just cannot get over how comfortable these things are! I get home, take them off and cannot remember one moment of foot pain - even though I’d been standing for hours. My new favorites. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t think collagen would make that big of a difference—but after turning 40, things started changing faster than I was ready for. My hair was thinning, my nails were brittle, and my skin had lost that plump, healthy glow. A friend recommended I try bovine collagen. But where was I going to find bovine collagen?? Enter Beautiful Yu, and after a year of taking it consistently, I can’t believe the difference. As women enter their 40s, natural collagen production begins to decline, leading to visible signs of aging like fine lines, joint stiffness, and reduced skin elasticity. Supplementing with bovine collagen—specifically types I and III, which are most abundant in skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue—can help replenish what the body is losing. (And guess which types Beautiful Yu has? You guessed it. I and III.) Sourced from cows, bovine collagen is rich in essential amino acids like glycine and proline that support skin firmness, joint health, and even gut integrity. For women over 40, adding bovine collagen to a daily routine is important! My hair is fuller, my nails are stronger than they’ve been in years, and my skin? It actually looks hydrated and firm again. Bovine collagen—especially with types I and III—has been a game changer for me. It’s not about chasing youth; it’s about feeling like myself again, from the inside out. Grab yours here and notice a difference in just a few short weeks!
It’s brand new!! I haven’t even gotten my hands on it yet. But I know that I have been looking for a Vitamin C serum for some time now because it seems to be a mainstay in so many women’s face regimen. I know all of the benefits and I’ve seen what it can do. But where is the exact one I’m looking for?? When I go to Ulta or Sephora they pull out sooooo many. How do I decide? So imagine how excited I was when just this Tuesday, Pomifera came out with theirs. The minute this email goes up - I’m grabbing mine. You can get some right here!
This dress from J.Crew is perfect. It’s summery but dressy, and I am wearing it to Remi’s graduation next Saturday night. I love it and it’s really flattering on. But hurry! It’s on final sale and is going quick. I’m wearing a Classic xxl.
Love you,
Melissa
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