One universal truth unites us all - life is hard right now! But we want to make life just a little bit easier if we can, so join Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman as they share with you all kinds of pro-tips and products that can help things just a tad bit easier (and definitely more awesome!). From recipes to gift ideas to skin care hacks to music to be productive and music to help you focus, they have suggestions and recommendations for everyone!

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SHOW NOTES:

Julie’s AotW: Taylor Swift’s Midnights

Related article: NPR Midnights music review

Related article: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories at Vox

Meg’s AotW: Rare Beauty lip souffle: Transform

Rare Beauty Kind Words matte lipstick in Fun

JULIE’S LIST:

Zwilling Fresh and Save

Ayr gel

Chloraseptic spray

Julie’s homemade medicine ball recipe:

1 bag Teavana Jade Citrus Mint tea (or other citrus mint tea like Tazo Zen)
1 bag Teavana Peach Tranquility Tea (or other peach flavored tea)
2 T honey
8 oz hot water
8 oz steamed lemonade (I microwave mine)
Optional but not necessary – one pump peppermint syrup

Heat your water and lemonade either separately or together, put in your tea bags and honey, let it steep for a few minutes and enjoy!

Vicks VapoShower Soothing Vapors Tablets

Shower steamers: Etsy

Allie Bennett on Spotify

SkinFix Excema + Hand Repair cream

U brands soft touch catalina felt tip pens

Li’l davinci art cabinet

Alarm clock

Cookbook: Dinner in One - exceptional and easy one pan meals

Recipe: Slow cooker turkey meatballs

MEG’S LIST:

Abzu soundtrack on Spotify

Finishing Touch Facial Hair Remover

Glamnetic Brush On Nail Glue

KISS acrylic press-on nails, real short length

Kodiak cups

MORE JULIE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 281 We're obsessed!

Ep. 336 Go through our EMPTIES with us!

Ep. 364 We're obsessed: life hacks we swear by!

Ep. 375 10 Inexpensive purchases that improved our lives

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