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October 17, 2025

Happy Friday! Admittedly I am pretty bad when it comes to sharing promo codes with all of you. So, I decided to round up all my current codes in one place! Pay close attention as many of the codes have slight differences!


PISTOLA DENIM – Some of my all-time favorite jeans are from Pistola! You can get 15% off with BLAIR15.

WEEZIE TOWELS – We are big on Weezie in my household. Their products are a great self purchase and perfect for gifting (especially the robes). Get 15% off with BLAIR15.

AT PRESENT – At Present has some well known jewelry brands, but also a ton of new-to-me brands that I have recently discovered. Get 15% off with BLAIR15.

LA LIGNE – You all know I SWEAR by the Marin sweater from La Ligne. I simply never travel without one. You can get 10% off with BLAIR10.

JOY CREATIVE SHOP – Joy Creative Shop is your one stop shop for alllll your wrapping and stationary needs. They have the sweetest stickers and gift bags that make gift giving so easy and fun. Get 10% off with BLAIR10.

LA VIE STYLE HOUSE – La Vie Style House is a brand I keep going back to. They make the most chic caftans and create stunning new styles each season. Get 20% off with BLAIR-20.

SALT AND STONE – By far my favorite body wash! And don’t sleep on the scented deo either. Get 15% off with BLAIRE15.

CANN – I just recently got into the social tonic game and CANN is the favorite I have found so far. The lemon lavender is my go-to. Get 20% off with BLAIR20.

U BEAUTY – I own several U Beauty products, but the U Beauty Duo and the plasma lip compound are at the top of my list. Get 20% off with BLAIR20.

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OCTOBER NEW ARRIVALS – Atlantic-Pacific http://livelaughlovedo.com/october-new-arrivals-atlantic-pacific/ http://livelaughlovedo.com/october-new-arrivals-atlantic-pacific/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:41:33 +0000 http://livelaughlovedo.com/2025/10/06/october-new-arrivals-atlantic-pacific/ [ad_1]

I recently picked up these pants in three colors (seen above) as well as these incredible jeans (see them styled here) and it got me thinking about all my favorite new arrivals for October. Recently BR and Boden have been at the top of my list for standout pieces, and there are so, so many items on my wishlist. Tuckernuck is another go-to retailer that never disappoints – I’ll be sharing a big post on them later this week! See some of my favorites below and check in tomorrow to see coverage of a very special drop!


BANANA REPUBLIC

BR is looking so fresh lately. I bought these pants immediately, and have also been eyeing these beautiful, drapey pants and this satin and lace skirt. In terms of sweaters, I love this incredibly cool cinch sweater that is available in two colors and this fitted, stripe turtleneck. Outerwear is my true love language and this faux fur, this bright blue and this cropped peacoat all caught my eye.


NORDSTROM

Nordstrom has been one of my favorite shopping destinations since starting Atlantic-Pacific wayyyy back in 2010. They just began carrying Aligne – a brand I love – and I am currently eyeing this sweater, this jacket, this bolero, and this cool skirt. More favorites right now include these faux leather pants (that fit!), this reversible coat, and this lux leo bag. For footwear, I just bought these Vejas (couldn’t resist the color combo) and these flats in the black and white colorway!


BODEN

Every month I eagerly await the latest Boden drop and this month’s new delivery may just be my favorite collection of all time (also get 10% off almost everything with WXVK). The rainbow plaid featured in this dress and this coat is so, so good. I am also loving the touches of floral – especially in these cords and this cardi. When it comes to brights and pattern play no one does it quite like Boden. This geo sweater and this pink toggle coat are on their way to me as I type. If you are looking for something a bit more elevated and occasion driven, check out this jacket and these sweet Mary Janes. Also, do not skip the accessories and gifting featured on site, how fun is this candle?!


SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Bring on the dark, moody fall vibes! Saks is another one of my daily shopping destinations. Currently saved in my cart are these printed velvet pants and matching top. I am considering pairing the set back to these twist heels. I LOVE the shape (and own them in four leather colors) so I was thrilled to see them now offered in satin! When it comes to more casual dressing I am feeling these boots, this pair of wide leg denim, this awesome blazer, and this mohair stripe sweater. Saks also has a ton of great plaid options and this shorter jacket and this longer coat are on my short list. Last but not least, I am still deep in my slip dress phase, and love this piece as well as these velvet bow heels and these funky loafers.


J.CREW

Great news for all J.Crew lovers…there are some electric new arrivals AND the entire site is up to 40% off with SHOPFALL. What a win! As I mentioned above, I am head over heels for this pair of pants and may go back to grab this longer, wide leg version! No one does coats like J.Crew, and this season my favorites include this slick style, this teal beauty, this red barn coat, a great green shade in a classic shape, and this cropped, bright coat. Other J.Crew items that have caught my eye are this cable, this mohair bag, and these pants that are available in so many beautiful shades.


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What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s http://livelaughlovedo.com/what-to-buy-and-skip-at-trader-joes-for-summer-2025/ http://livelaughlovedo.com/what-to-buy-and-skip-at-trader-joes-for-summer-2025/#respond Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:14:47 +0000 http://livelaughlovedo.com/2025/07/20/what-to-buy-and-skip-at-trader-joes-for-summer-2025/ [ad_1]

What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s For Summer 2025: Insider Picks for Fresh, Wholesome Finds

By Sofia Patel – Wholesome Cooking Enthusiast

As I chop fresh garden veggies for a family dinner in my remodeled kitchen this crisp December morning, with my kids sampling plant-based snacks, I’m reminded of what to buy (and skip) at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025 to keep meals vibrant and easy. At 45, as a home chef who’s transitioned to more plant-based meals for better energy, I’ve cherished TJ’s seasonal hauls—my summer 2025 favorites like matcha lemonade and passion fruit sorbet elevated our backyard picnics. What to buy (and skip) at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? From limited-time frozen treats to overrated snacks, this guide reveals insider picks for fresh, wholesome summer eats that stock up before they’re gone. On this December 18, 2025, as we reflect on the year, let’s uncover what to buy (and skip) at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025 to inspire your next wholesome adventure.

Drawing from my family traditions where TJ’s finds turn simple dinners into joyful feasts, I’ll blend expert insights with practical tips for savvy shopping. Whether stocking up for barbecues or skipping impulse buys, what to buy (and skip) at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025 ensures budget-friendly, nutritious choices. With TJ’s unique offerings like garlic butter potato chips and strawberry cloud cookies, let’s dive in with warmth and a focus on creating memorable, healthy meals.

What to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Refreshing Beverages That Beat the Heat

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025 starts with quenching drinks like Matcha Lemonade, a zesty green tea blend perfect for poolside sipping. My plant-based transition loves its antioxidant boost—stock up before it’s gone.

The Watermelon Cucumber Cooler is another must, with fresh flavors for hydration. Blend with ice in this blender—the exact one I use for quick smoothies.

For more summer hydration, see Nutrition Guide.

Best Seasonal Summer Trader Joe’s Products to Buy – Thrillist

What to Skip at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Overhyped Frozen Snacks That Disappoint

What to skip at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025 includes Crustless PB&J Sandwiches, bland and not worth the calories despite convenience. My kids preferred fresh fruit—save space for better finds.

The Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread sounds seasonal but dries out quickly. Skip for homemade with this dough maker—the exact one I use for dough.

What to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Garlic Butter Potato Chips for Crunchy Snacking

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Garlic Butter Potato Chips, a savory hit for picnics. My remodel included air-frying copies—currently limited, run to grab.

Pair with dips; use this zester for fresh garlic—the exact one I use for zest.

See Exploring Functional Foods Benefits for snack ties.

Trader Joe’s Haul! What to Buy at Trader Joe’s in May 2025 | Sporked

What to Skip at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Caesar Salad Dip That’s Too Salty

What to skip at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Caesar Salad Dip, overly salty and not fresh-tasting. My plant-based preference favors homemade—save money.

Make your own with this blender—the exact one I use for creamy dips.

Outbound to Bon Appétit for better alternatives.

What to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Strawberry Cloud Cookies for Sweet Treats

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Strawberry Cloud Cookies, light and fruity for dessert. My kids love them in lunchboxes—limited edition, stock up.

Bake similar with this mixer—the exact one I use for precise cuts.

See Holiday Dessert Dip Mixes for sweet ideas.

What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s For Summer 2025 | Bon Appétit

What to Skip at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer That’s Overly Sweet

What to skip at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer, too sweet and artificial. My transition skipped it for fresh brews.

Make foam with this blender—the exact one I use for creamy toppings.

What to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Passion Fruit Sorbet for Refreshing Desserts

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Passion Fruit Sorbet, tangy and dairy-free for hot days. My plant-based family loves it—gone fast, grab multiple.

Scoop with this prep set—the exact one I use for serving.

See Exploring Plant-Based Protein Options for vegan ties.

Trader Joe’s Items Coming This Summer — Including S’mores Ice Cream

What to Skip at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Apple Pie Spread That’s Too Sugary

What to skip at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Apple Pie Spread, overly sweet and not versatile. My kids preferred fresh fruit—skip for homemade.

Blend your own with this processor—the exact one I use for spreads.

What to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Root Beer Float Pieces for Nostalgic Snacks

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Root Beer Float Pieces, creamy and fun for movie nights. My remodel included sharing these—limited, run to stock up.

Mix in desserts with this shears—the exact one I use for chopping.

See Gluten Free Meal Plan Week 1 for snack ideas.

What to Skip at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Tom Yum Seasoned Popcorn That’s Too Spicy

What to skip at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Tom Yum Seasoned Popcorn, overly spicy for mild palates. My family skipped it for milder options.

Make popcorn with this air fryer—the exact one I use for healthy snacks.

Outbound to What’s Good at Trader Joe’s for reviews.

What to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Chili Lemon Corn Sticks for Crunchy Bites

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Chili Lemon Corn Sticks, zesty and addictive for trails. My hikes feature these—gone quick, grab extras.

Pack with this set—the exact one I use for storage.

See Summer Smoothie Bowl Recipes for complementary ideas.

Trader Joe’s New Items: What to Buy at Trader Joe’s in July 2025 | Sporked

What to Skip at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025: Honey Mustard Pretzel Pieces That Lack Flavor

What to skip at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025? Honey Mustard Pretzel Pieces, bland compared to hype. My transition favored fresh—skip for DIY.

Craft with this zester—the exact one I use for flavor.

Essentials Amazon List for Summer TJ’s Meal Prep

Enhance TJ’s finds with tools. The blender for smoothies is this one—the exact one I use for berry blends.

The processor for dips is this one—the exact one I use for pesto.

The prep set for storage is this one—the exact one I use for salads.

The shears for chopping is this one—the exact one I use for herbs.

The air fryer for crisps is this one—the exact one I use for veggies.

Wrapping Up: Master What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s for Summer 2025 for Wholesome Wins

What to buy (and skip) at Trader Joe’s for summer 2025 empowers your wholesome kitchen—stock favorites like matcha lemonade, skip salty dips. As 2025 ends, these picks inspire joyful meals.

Outbound to Bon Appétit for more TJ’s reviews.

P.S. Ready for wholesome recipes? Sign up for our free recipe e-book to get seasonal ideas and build your collection of inspiration: Free Recipe E-Book Signup.

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It’s time for Prime Day! (July 8-11)

My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Sales 2025

Hello friends! It’s time for one of the biggest sales Amazon holds all year. I’m excited! Today I wanted to share with you my favorite deals so far, plus a few of my “tried and true” from my home that are on Prime deals!

*** Click here for my favorite Prime Day deals

*** Visit my Amazon Storefront

How to Shop with The Inspired Room on Amazon:

  • Browse my Amazon Storefront anytime for curated favorites and deals.
  • Check my Prime Day Folder – I’ll keep updating it with my top finds as they go live!
  • Use the search bar within the storefront to easily find what you’re looking for (like “basket” and it will give you folders of my finds and ideas), mood boards, and real-life photos.

Not a Prime member yet? Start a free 30-day trial here to access the best deals.


Stay in the Loop: I’ll be sharing more finds on Instagram @theinspiredroom (and saving them to a Prime Day highlight), and in my free newsletter.

We’ll also keep this blog post and Amazon storefront folder updated as new sales drop.

A few Items from My Home on Sale:

My Bedroom Rug

My Outdoor Battery Powered Lamp – see details and more photos in my blog post here

My Jute Rug

My Striped Neutral Rug

My Small Standing Desk – I shared more about this here

My Striped Blue & White Tassel Throw Blanket

This kitchen wrap dispenser organizer (also similar sandwich bag organizers here)

Mouse Night Light in The Tiny Cottage

My Favorite Steam Mop

Brass Fox Bowl

Semi Flush Mount Star Light (in the entrance to the Tiny Cottage!)

Cork Placemats

Blue and White Pot Set

Blue and White Pot Set (another one!)

Under Bed Organizer

Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner – see more about why I love it here

Over the Door Organizer – see more of this closet and additional sources here

Faux Greenery in Planters

Wood Bead Light

Small Gold Mirror

Click here for above sources (some on sale for Prime Day)

I’ll update this post with more soon as deals continue to go live!

Here’s a peek at a few of our Amazon folders in our storefront (click each below):






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July 13, 2025

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A blazer that I purchased last year (above) is back in new colors – check it out here!

This will be my 15th year covering the Nsale. Over the years my purchasing habits have shifted. This year I am focused on stocking up on beauty as well as eyeing a few fun, small pieces that are included in the event. In the past I would buy a lot more, but as I have grown and edited my closet, I don’t have a *ton* of immediate ready to wear needs. With that being said, I am going to point out a few of the RTW and accessories that I own and love that are included in the sale.


MAGIC CREAM

I buy this each and every year. This is my favorite face cream and it only goes on sale once or twice a year. Stock up here!


HOURGLASS BLAZER

I bought this blazer in the sale last year (in red) and was delighted to see it back in two new colors. It is a really thick material so it is more a cross between and blazer and a coat. I travel with it often come fall!


HAND SOAP

Another item I only buy once a year during this sale…Jo Malone hand soap! I buy four and that usually gets me through a year between our powder room and guest bathroom. This year I also bought two of these and two of these.


AIR TAG CHARMS

As you know, I love a bag charm – and I also love my air tags. I already own one of these adorable air tag bag charms and during the sale I also scooped up the tomato and Hello Kitty! Two more cuties are also here.


U BEAUTY

U Beauty has been a part of my routine for nearly three years now. This set is a great way to see if this skincare is right for you. These are all of my favorite U Beauty products at a big discount.


BODY LOTION

One of my other beauty stock up items? This lotion at a great price. I love that it is fragrance free.

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Ask Alexa’s Echo Dot for the time and weather, and to play music. Also, a pro tip: You can use it in the kitchen as a timer while cooking.

How Do I Know Whether a Deal Is Good?

ABC: Always be checking (prices, that is). Researching an item’s price is the most important aspect of determining the quality of a discount. Don’t fall prey to deceptive marketing language and inflated MSRP prices—our tips only take a few moments. The easiest step is to take a second to Google the items you’re considering so you can see the price across multiple stores.

One tool we like to use is Camelcamelcamel, which tracks Amazon’s prices over time. Paste the Amazon link or ASIN (found in the Product Information section on the Amazon product page) into Camelcamelcamel’s search bar and you’ll be able to see an item’s lowest recorded price, its average price, and how frequently the price fluctuates. Some deals, such as Lightning Deals, are excluded from the pricing history, but it’s useful to see what an item has sold for in the past. We also like Keepa, which has an extension (available for multiple browsers) that shows the recent price history for products directly on the Amazon page so you don’t have to open a new tab.

Keep in mind that these services may not work all the time. But being able to see how much a product costs right before the sale starts (and whether the MSRP happened to increase) can be helpful. Putting these tools together can help you deduce whether a deal is worth your money.

WIRED always fact-checks deals to determine their quality. You can check out our ongoing deals coverage to find roundups of the best discounts available—during Prime Day and year-round.

Amazon’s Kindles are the best e-readers around. Also, waterproof!

What’s a Lightning Deal?

Lightning Deals are limited-time deals that Amazon runs for only a few hours. They’re not restricted to Prime Day, but they’re especially prevalent during big sales events. Once an item sells out, you may be able to join a waiting list, but not always.

Put bluntly, the Lightning Deals selection is often full of impulse buys, like makeup and skin-care products or toys. Prime members can browse upcoming deals on Amazon’s website and in the mobile app. The app can also alert you before a Lightning Deal begins. We’ll share some of our favorite Lightning Deals in a live blog during the event this year.

How Does the Invite-Only Deals System Work?

The best deals sometimes sell out quickly. To get around this, Amazon launched an invite-only deals program during Prime Day. Prime members can request an invitation to purchase items that are expected to sell out. This feature is only available on select products, but it’s spread across a wide range of price points and categories—including kitchen, electronics, fashion, and beauty.

On the page, you’ll see a Request Invite button on the right-hand side. Click it to get a chance to buy it at the sale price, but there’s no guarantee you’ll be invited. According to an Amazon spokesperson, the company removes “botlike submissions” from the list of requests and selects from the remaining customers. However, it’s not clear how Amazon chooses from the remaining list of interested buyers.

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