my fav starbucks drinks

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First I should mention that these photos were taken a little over a month ago so the bump has definitely grown since then! In fact, the bump has grown a lot over the past couple weeks which isn't surprising because the same thing happened when I was pregnant with Bear. Not showing much for months and then BOOM- people asking me left and right if I'm having twins (love that question, BTW). Today I cleaned the house and was so winded, it was ridiculous. I sat down to read Bear a book after and couldn't even get halfway through it because I was so out of breath. I told him we'd have to finish it at bedtime and felt so bad but luckily he didn't mind. It's crazy what pregnancy does to our bodies! My lungs feel like they're the size of mini marshmallows right now.

And onto the point of this post which may seem really random, probably because it is. But, in my defense, this is a question I'm asked all the time on Instagram (probably because I drink entirely too much Starbucks). I have tried almost everything on the menu at my favorite coffee chain and a lot of off-menu options, so I wanted to share my favorites in case you're looking for something new to try! And of course I'd love to hear your go-to drinks as well.

1. Strawberry Acai Starbucks Refresher- I loved this the first trimester of my pregnancy, mostly because I had a major aversion to coffee (even the thought of it would send me running to puke). The name "refresher" is accurate because these are best when it's really hot outside, plus they only have 90 calories making them one of the "healthier" drink menu options.

2. Toffee Almondmilk Hot Cocoa- If you're wanting to mix it up from the regular coffee drinks, this is a tasty option that will warm you up without all the caffeine jitters. It's seriously so yummy!

3. Nonfat Vanilla Latte- This one is pretty boring, I know, but it has to make the list because it's my most ordered drink at Starbucks. It's my go-to, if you will, and it's never let me down. It has around 100 calories (in the tall size), gives me a little energy boost, and is sweet without being too rich.

4. Java Chip Frappuccino- I don't even want to know the calories in this drink, especially because I've been having one about every other day for the past month. Drinking for two, amiright? I can't even begin to explain how good this drink is; it's like a chocolate milkshake with tiny chocolate chips all in it, topped with an absurd amount of whipped cream and chocolate syrup. It does have a tiny coffee taste which I love and obviously keeps me coming back for more.

5. Chestnut Praline Latte- I just really love lattes, can you tell? I'm a cappuccino girl if I'm at a sit-down cafe but if I'm on the go, it's always a latte FTW. This is a holiday drink so it's only available from November-January but be sure and grab it when you can because it has the best flavor of any latte ever (and I've tried basically all of them ;) ). It's like drinking the holiday season in a cup! Festive deliciousness.


I hope you've all had an amazing weekend! Baby Boy was showered by some of my sweet mama friends yesterday so we've felt the love- if any of you are reading this, thank you so much for all of the gifts and for giving up your Saturday morning. Zach, Bear, Baby, and me are so grateful and love you girls!
Now time for some trashy Sunday night TV aka Keeping up with the Kardashians and bedtime for this mama!
xo, Britt