September 2022: What I'm Fall-ing for
Dear Reader,
Does September give you back to school vibes even though you're not the one in school anymore? When my kids started school earlier this month, it meant more than just having to set my alarm clock again. I'm more organized about my day and more diligent about sticking to a routine, both at my paying job and my mom job. This is my favorite time of year to become laser-focused on what's working and what's not.
In addition to fine-tuning my day-to-day schedule, I do the same with my wellness and beauty products. Work travel is already underway, which means every other week I'm packing a bag and getting on a plane. Getting my makeup and skincare down to the essentials is an absolute must to keep my luggage as light as possible. The more streamlined I am while getting ready, the more time (and patience) I have for the inevitable hiccups: looking for my son's shoes, saving a Pokémon action figure from my dog's clutches, getting stuck behind a school bus on the drive to work, etc.
Click here to read about all the beauty and wellness products I'm loving for fall. They either make my day easier or better or both.
With love,
Jennifer Gabel Health
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