Ep.534: Things We Love 2026 Edition with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year—our annual Valentine's "Things We Love" tradition! This episode is all about the little things we love: beauty finds, cozy clothes, home upgrades, meaningful gifts, what we're watching and reading, and the random discoveries that made our lives better over the past year. Whether you're shopping for yourself (highly encouraged), building gift ideas, or just love hearing real-life recommendations, this one's for you. A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Toys for the Brain: Battle Shapes Reflex Ball Set Flip Side Hand Eye Trainer Beauty / Clothes: Dmrtlgy luminous under eye corrector Madagascar Centella soothing gel  WOW dreamcoat antifrizz spray Room Service pajamas and Nordstrom pajamas from you! KUT from the Kloth pants Shark Hair Tool - Flexstyle Air Styling + Drying SystemCozy Earth Bath Robes or Terry Bath Wrap Anthro puff sleeve topPants by MaeveSalt and Stone Deodorant  Ouai Hair MaskOuai Scalp and Body Scrub Modlilly Home: Krisi's Sur La Table ratchet pepper grinder Scrub Daddy Power Paste and sponges GE Profile washer/drier combo Travel Jewelry Case (that got lost and is now found) Miele Vacuum Anna Antique Brass Candle Holder  Faux Fur Electric Blanket Lola BlanketsShashibo Battle Shapes Wireless Charging Station for Phones / airpods / apple watchesLuggage Racks for Guests Gifts: Bowls from Costco Lego 3-1 sets Watercolor paints and paper and brushes from Walmart For Graduation:  a very nice men's watch Ballerina Farm Bread Knife + wooden measuring spoons Durable insulated bag for your Costo runs.  Haven Bag Co Merry Sockmas:  Bombas Essentials and Southern Scholar Dress Socks for Men  Cover Your AssetsTravel Jewelry Organizer Workpro Home Tool Kit (pink!) Personalized Minimalist Stationary Kitchen:  Ballerina Farm Protein Breville Smart Oven (air fryer) Thorne Creatine PowderFrozen Grapes Toasted Hazelnuts for Salads Roasted Chickpeas Media: Shows / Movies Knives out three: Wake Up Dead Man on Netflix, Father Jud's character Eras Tour docuseries on Disney Plus, themes of kindness and generosity and staying focused on who you serve House of David on Prime Ruth and Boaz The Rings of Power Books: My Friends: A Novel by Frederik Backman Wild Card interview with Michelle Obama (podcast) Built To Fly by Eric Scofield Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah How to Know a Person by David Brooks Emotional Agility by Susan David Follows: David French Kate Bowler Heidi Kristensen (@sustainablefashionstyle on Insta) TandTTwinTalkImscottdonnell Thecodeofthewest Krisimonsivies Best Random Things:  Nobl Travel CarryOn Suitcase - so smart LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier