Shopping smaller with my favorite clients

Just a quick list for you today—no essays this time!

At our book club, my friends teased me for constantly bringing up book sales (and other sales). I can't help it—I work in e-commerce, and finding great deals is my craft!

You've asked for alternatives to Amazon, so here are some excellent online stores I recommend (which happen to be some of our favorite clients):

• For living in athleisure in 2025

  • I’ve lived in Girlfriend for the last year

    • they have a 30-60% off right now

    • if you are buying a sports bra online, take this quiz

    • also, if you email me back, I can refer you for $25 off your first purchase

• For a healthier 2025

  • Ancient Nutrition is high quality supplements

    • 30% off right now & free shipping

    • Which supplements are best for your needs?

• For better hair in 2025

  • Evolv is great natural brand, for all hair types

    • up to 25% off sale

    • What products are better for your hair?

  • Jupiter is haircare focused on scalp specifically

    • 20% off everything sale

    • What does your scalp need?

  • The Earthling Co sells very giftable/aesthetic shampoo, conditioner, soap bars

    • 20% off everything sale

    • Haircare & skincare quizzes!

• For better skin in 2025

  • Stratia is a lovely skincare brand with natural ingredients

    • 25% off everything sale

    • Build your skincare routine in 1 min!

  • Glov Beauty promises to help with wrinkles

    • Find out which product is best for your skin!

  • Tower 28 Beauty is trending skincare & makeup

    • 28% off everything sale (my fave number)

    • Find your skin shade

• For a happier dog in 2025

  • Best Bully Sticks has festive treats

    • up to 50% off right

    • Choose your chews!

• For better sleep in 2025

  • Hug Sleep , from Shark Tank, makes the sleeping weighted pods

    • up to 45% off now

    • Which sleeping blanket is best for you?

  • This Works apparently for falling asleep faster

    • up to 30% off

    • How This Works can help your sleep?

    • I just realized their products do not have mint!!! Rare! So I will be trying them out. Will let you know!

lived in this dress all summer

This is the Girlfriend Bianca One Shoulder dress. It is 35 dollars right now! Again, before buying, email me, I have a referral code for Girlfriend.

If you end up buying anything, let me know how it goes!

I'm thankful for my job, clients, and work friends. A special thanks to my work bestie Marina for all the recommendations—she's incredible at managing client relationships and has been so supportive of my Substack. I miss her and hope to see her in person in 2025.

I'm also deeply thankful for you, my readers, and the wonderful conversations we share here. You bring so much inspiration and joy to my life.

Have a great Thanksgiving, caring shoppers—enjoy the deals and keep the peace!

With gratitude,

Katya