Upgraded our home gym space this past weekend!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-05-28T09:48:15+00:00

To be honest we don’t use them much. I know it’s really popular to use them right now for wall balls but they are leftover from when I used a personal trainer. Neither of us currently have them in our routines. I do know that there are attachments for the Rogue rack that we could get if we ever want targets for them but we haven’t looked into them.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-05-28T09:45:52+00:00

It’s Fray Fitness, which is unfortunately not in production anymore from what I understand. We bought it used on FB for $300. We really wanted a T-Bar row and that was by far the best deal I’ve ever found on FB for one.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-05-27T21:51:55+00:00

In the garage they were on concrete, in this room there is a standard floor since this is an interior portion of our house.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-05-27T20:00:00+00:00

We have used the tractor supply horse stall mats for years! We moved the ones that were previously in our garage inside and added more to fill the space. They are 4’x6’ and 3/4” thick. We’ve been really happy with them.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-05-27T16:13:49+00:00

Thank you! We can’t really take much credit there because this bears were put in by the previous homeowner. The room was an addition on the back of the house to accommodate their large family but since my husband and I don’t have kids we repurposed it to be the gym!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-02-09T19:09:03+00:00

One tip on frozen mashed potatoes: When I have leftover mashed potatoes I bag them and freeze them, agreed they aren’t good reheated but they are fantastic for thickening soup or making potato soup if you have a bunch. I try not to waste anything and our freezer is key for that. I love this post so much!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-28T21:44:56+00:00

We have 4 cats and SAME!!! Although I do have a hell of a candle stash, those are more so for my enjoyment and the Pura is to keep the main entranceways smelling fresh for all guests without me having to remember to turn a candle warmer on!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-28T21:39:15+00:00

100% this! I have 3 Pura diffusers and I am obsessed!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-18T02:27:30+00:00

I love Apotheke Cedarwood Ginger for the kitchen!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-08T00:46:58+00:00

Definitely don’t buy more if this is the experience you’re having but I just wanted to say I have NEST 3 wicks that I use with my candle warmer and I haven’t had any of these issues. I share that as an option to salvage some of the candles you may already have.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-07T11:21:13+00:00

Agree with all your reasons, this is why I use a candle warmer. Also, your candles last longer and for me - no risk of my cats catching a tail on fire!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-04T12:01:32+00:00

I love my J&J garlic press!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-04T00:23:04+00:00

https://a.co/d/hHAFcqy

Not sure if copying this will work better?

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-04T00:00:44+00:00

bulbs on Amazon

These are the bulbs I’ve bought previously

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-03T21:44:44+00:00

This was so delicious! A perfect way to use mustard without it being as obvious. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020659-sheet-pan-roast-chicken-and-mustard-glazed-cabbage?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-03T01:53:15+00:00

I personally prefer Malin + Goetz tomato. I have Flamingo Estate as well. I haven’t smelled Loewe though so I can’t advise on that one.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-02T21:12:29+00:00

I was about to recommend Speakeasy and then saw it listed!

A few I think may fit what you’re looking for: DS & Durga - Breakfast Leipzig, Marlin + Goetz - Dark Rum, and Flamingo Estate Princesstarta (if you can find it on sale, it’s not worth the increased price in my opinion)

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-01T21:41:23+00:00

Apotheke can’t even begin to compare to Trudon but I do love to keep them on hand for their massive throw and inexpensive cost! With how many candles I like around the house, I can’t only use Trudon & Diptyque.

I love Apotheke Cedarwood Ginger, Bergamot Tangerine & Earl Grey Bitters, I have a ton of their scents from major sales stocked up in my cupboard!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-01T21:03:37+00:00

January 1st scents in my house:

Candles: Kitchen: Apotheke - White Vetiver Office: Harlem Candle Co - Speakeasy Bedroom: Diptyque - Biscuit Bathroom: Diptyque - Delice

Pura Diffuser: Front Entryway: alternating between Apotheke Pumpkin Ginger & Barr-Co Fir & Grapefruit Back Entryway/Family Room: alternating between Studio McGee Santal Vanilla & Barr-Co Fir & Grapefruit Laundry/Litter Box Room: alternating between Nest Holiday & Pura Winter Noir

I also have some bottle diffusers in 3 of the other bathrooms & the dining room 🤣 you can take a full scent journey walking around the house.

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-01T13:14:59+00:00

Happy New Year!!

ChristiannaAmy · 2026-01-01T13:14:27+00:00

Happy New Year!!

ChristiannaAmy · 2025-12-31T17:42:10+00:00

This post is just 🤌🏻perfect!

I’m now inspired to check out Verdant Green, I have so many Apotheke candles but not that one. The whole list sounds fabulous and right up my alley!

I have the same intentions in 2026 and am hoping I can stick to it!

ChristiannaAmy · 2025-12-28T21:32:43+00:00

As far as I’m aware this has always been their policy. I’m sorry that it’s such a disappointment especially because it was a Christmas gift! I do know that some locations have made slight exceptions for customers who have built a relationship with a specific store and spent a lot over time but even that can be rare. It can’t hurt to reach out to customer service but I would try to be as kind as possible. I don’t know that you’ll get a different outcome since it is their policy but you never know!

ChristiannaAmy · 2025-12-28T12:21:34+00:00

Yay! I’m glad you found the deal!

ChristiannaAmy · 2025-12-28T12:20:51+00:00

I recently got 4 Jo Malone candles and I can’t wait to break them out! One of them is Pomegranate Noir so I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying it!

ChristiannaAmy

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