Happy (Almost!) Thanksgiving, everyone! While I’m finishing up some last minute things at work this morning so I can finally slam my laptop shut until next Monday and preparing for a pie pickup in New York bright and early tomorrow morning before I head back home to visit with my family for the long weekend, I thought I’d take a few minutes to put together my monthly roundup of some of my favorite products and purchases I’ve made over these past few weeks.
That’s right – it’s time for the November 2025 edition of “Favorite Things!” and in typical fashion with these types of posts, I’m going to be sharing some of the items I could easily snap photos of with my phone before I dive into any other miscellaneous odds and ends I’ve been enjoying.
So without further delay – because I’ve got lots of food to eat soon – let’s get right into it!
When it came time to replenish my body wash earlier this month, I found myself at a crossroads. Always a sucker for seasonal drops and limited edition items, I was drawn to the holiday-inspired, moisturizing washes from Dove – but couldn’t decide on which one I wanted to buy. Did I want to smell like chocolate peppermint, or did I want to smell like a minty pine tree? Both were surprisingly nice and refreshing – but a choice needed to be made…
… So I went with both, and I have no regrets. These washes don’t get too sudsy and almost apply to the skin like a lotion before they’re to be rinsed off. My skin, which usually takes a beating when the temperatures start to drop – has been feeling soft and smooth without any rough patches each time I use this – so I think I made a very wise investment!
Speaking of limited edition holiday scents, when Touchland released their Fall lineup for 2025 – including the return of some fragrances I really enjoyed last year like Peppermint Mocha and Spiced Pumpkin-Tini – I knew I wanted to stock up to get me through the next couple of months of germ/flu-fighting.
They had a new fragrance this time around, however – a Cinnamon Gingerbread-scented sanitizer – and when I say it’s heavenly, I’m not kidding around. This one smells like a freshly baked cookie to the point where I find myself applying this way more often than I rightfully should. I bought a few more of this one this year, just in case!
Finally, for this upcoming Winter and for a reason I still can’t quite comprehend – I really, really, really wanted some fuzzy earmuffs. Maybe it’s because I wear hats so often during the colder months and wanted to mix it up, or maybe I had seen a pair somewhere and subconsciously wanted some, too – but whatever the reason – I’m so glad I picked up these white and beige faux-fur ones from Steve Madden this month.
Although I’ve only had a couple of really cold days to be able to wear these in recent weeks, the sub-zero temperatures are surely coming soon – and I’m prepared! These are so soft, snug and make me feel like I stepped into a Hallmark Christmas Movie whenever I put them on.
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This month, I don’t have any noted miscellaneous things to share (I have to get caught up on so many new movies and shows!) so I’m sure there will be plenty more to write about when I compile my next assortment of items in December.
I’ll be returning this coming Friday with a look back on November in it’s entirety before we officially jump into December next week, but I hope that all of you who are celebrating Thanksgiving this year have a wonderful, delicious, safe and stress/drama-free holiday alongside those you love. This year has been tough for a lot of people for a lot of different reasons – but there’s always something to be thankful for – and I’ve been leaning into my gratitude in recent days to remind myself of that.
See you all soon!
xo
Coffee & Chiffon 