10 things around the house that I absolutely love!
In no particular order, these ten products undoubtedly enhance my life. I strongly recommend them :)
I have been using this serum for several years and it's my absolute favorite. I've tried other lotions and products but always gravitate back to this little guy. I apply it twice a day and it seriously feels like silk. A bottle costs around $20-25 which is certainly reasonable compared to its higher end competitors. Love.it.
Andrea has always used this product and I discovered it when she did my make-up for the wedding. Let's be honest. Who loves having really good eye make-up? Better yet, who loves having really good eye make-up that stays on all day? Touch base seems to do the trick, with an added bonus of a shimmery sheen that adds youth and that extra dazzle. A new staple.
I'll never forget the winter that I decided to cat sit for 2 weeks. I was a college student living in the foothills. It was somewhere between freezing and frigid and 7:00 may as well have been 4 in the morning. The alarm would sound, my cue to climb out of my warm bed to go give that darn cat its insulin. The only thing that got me out of bed was knowing that I could slide on my UGGs to keep me warm along the way. The sad truth is that that is the truth! I have been addicted to these shoes and have had my old beat up pair for 7 years! They have kept my feet toasty and have maintained their trendiness all the way. At long last, I finally got a new pair that will arrive in the mail any day now (thanks to my super sister-in-law and hopefully new found fellow UGG-lover). Sheepskin rocks my socks off (literally!).
I pretty much always have a Yankee lit whenever I am home. I picked up this habit from my mom, who balanced her southern home with a this type of Yankee influence ;). In high school, college, and PA school I always studied at home with a candle burning on my desk. There's something so comforting about the little glow. I have too many favorites and love the seasonal scents- Sand and Sun, Farmer's Market, Sparkling Snow. Currently, I'm burning Island Spa which is divine. Never underestimate the sense of smell.
In the past week I've made 2 loaves of honey whole wheat, 1 batch of corn bread, a dozen sugar cookies, and 2 loaves of banana bread. All in all, I did zero mixing. This thing is amazing. As long as you can measure, pour, and follow instructions, the KitchenAid mixer will do the rest of the work. There are so many recipes I can't wait to try. Adults get toys for Christmas too!
At my last cleaning, my dental hygienist was going on and on about the new toothbrush that they got in. Since I'm sitting in a chair, vulnerable with my mouth propped opened choking on saliva, I pretty much had no choice but to sit there in listen (marketing ploy?). At first I brushed it off (no pun intended), and remained loyal to my good old Oral-B. Besides, they give you a free one at the end. But the more she talked, the more I listened and bought into the product. Who knows whether they really only had one left (again, marketing?), but I ended up being the lucky one to drop a hundred bucks in the name of fighting cavities. The verdict? Ha! I love it! I brush my teeth twice a day and can't feel even a trace of plaque left behind. Hello bright whites.
When Jarrett and I got our new bed, I hunted high and low for the perfect sheets. First of all, I had no idea how expensive sheets can be! I realized that if I was going to drop a pretty penny, I wouldn't settle for anything less than the best. I tried the Simply Vera Wang sheets which were super stiff and very heavy. Luckily I was able to return them and try again. Bed Bath & Beyond has fabric samples of all of their lines, and when I felt the Eucalyptus sheets I was intrigued. I picked up a set and will never go back. These sheets are so incredibly soft. If you're in the market, grab your 20% off coupon and take my word for it. The only drawback? It does make it harder to get out of bed!
The winter months inevitably wreak havoc on my skin. I usually use Eucerin cream for sensitive skin to keep hydrated. Then I discovered Arbonne's shea butter at Shannon's spa party. In the same way that the Oil of Olay serum feels like silk, this lotion makes my skin feel healthy and refreshed. The smell is pretty delicious too. Santa hooked me up last week so I should be set for a while. A plus Arbonne.
Every girl should have her trademark scent, and this is mine. I've been wearing Burberry weekend since college and adore the smell. If you don't have a go to perfume already, give this one a try. I can't really describe it, other than to say that it's not overpowering and smells divine. I don't wear it to work because of patient allergies, so when I wear it on weekends and special occasions, it makes me feel pretty :) Did you know perfume can do that?
Thank you Brigid! How did you know that I would fall head over heals for a pot? This cast iron beauty made its debut in my kitchen a little over a month ago and has taken my ability to cook to a whole new level. I've made chilis and stews, mashes potatoes and cranberries, bread and more in this red enamel coated dutch oven. It heats evenly, captures heat more thoroughly, and allows for better infusion of the seasonings and flavors. This is a piece that I will use forever and then give to my children along with some of my favorite recipes. For the love of cooking!
This may be one of my favorite posts ev-ah Mrs! First, you can't beat OoO {i go back and forth too!}, Uggs are the best shoes a girl could ask for, a trademark scent and that Dutch oven is on my want list {well I am putting it on Geoff's}. Oh and I know above you love Yankee, but you must also try Tyler Candles too {oh-so yummy smells}.
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