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Monday, October 5, 2020

My Favorite Things by #2



Hello, dear friends.  What a gorgeous Fall we are having here in the Northeast!  It gives me a little spring in my step on my daily walks.

Our continuous journey of packing is still in progress.  Over the past few days, I have learned some valuable lessons.  One is that I may be a hoarder.  We have way too much stuff.  I have found things that I hadn't seen since we lived in The Woodlands, which was 15 or so years ago.  Every time I feel overwhelmed by all the pottery, thingamajigs, and tchotchkes, I search the house for an item of the Mister's and throw it out.  Then I feel a lot better.

Another valuable lesson that I learned was to always keep my iPhone in a designated place.  I had many a few anxiety attacks over the last few days where I thought that I packed my phone.  The worst part was that I couldn't for the life of me remember which box I packed last.  
If I didn't know better, I would think that I am getting old.
That can't be.

Today, I have another guest writer.  I asked both my daughters and SIL to make a list of their favorite things and my #2 complied. Hmmmm...

Now, if you think that I have been pawning off my blog duties on my family members, you are one hundred percent correct.

Without further ado, I pass you over to my #2. 




It has been a long time since I picked up a keyboard to write just about anything outside of an email, but when my Mom asked me to write a Favorite Things post, I could not resist. Helpful to note before getting started, my writing style is a bit different from my Mom's utter brilliance, so apologies in advance. 

For some context, my life BC (Before COVID) looks a bit different than my life in the Q (Quarantine). 


BC

  • On a plane 2x per week 
  • Living mostly out of a suitcase
  • Attire teetering between business casual and business professional
  • "Takeout" as the single item on my food pyramid
  • Netflix

In the Q

  • (Temporary) Dog mom
  • Working from home
  • Attire founded on the principle, "will my boss cringe?"
  • Fire alarm going off from my cooking no less than 3x per week
  • Netflix

So, as you can see, my day-to-day looks a bit different, which is why you will see from my purchases that they were either definitely BC or In the Q. 

Alright, now let's get started.

 

Best Purchases BC



A personal favorite is my silicone Stojo mug. 

Saves room, keeps me hydrated, and does not taste like plastic (the best part). 


 If you aren't familiar with a Wet Brush, get on it. Back when I brushed my hair regularly, this saved my locks from significant torment. Now, please do not ask my Mom about my hair; she keeps threatening to cut it all off in my sleep. Anticipating a surprise outing to Great Clips the second she crosses state lines. 




 If you talk to anyone who works with me, you will know that sweaters are a staple in my every day.   (Thanks Mom, for never letting me leave the house without one, now I look like a psychopath on summer afternoons in Texas). If you refuse to give up a good sweater when it starts to pill, like me, then you must have a sweater shaver. Not only is it therapeutic to watch it fill the little shaving compartment, but your sweater will look like it did the day you bought it. Please do not try to bring it through security. 

Okay, now onto the fun stuff. 


Best Purchases in the Q


Amazon

I found this through a blogger (@SomewhereLately) and will NEVER go a day without it. As a recent (temporary) Dog Mom to a baby angel with a sensitive stomach and a penchant for vomiting on my beautiful rugs (not mad, just disappointed), this is a staple: Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover. I have used it on furniture (namely, my couch), rugs, carpet, etc. and it gets out the most colorful stains in seconds.



As an aspiring decent chef, I need a non-stick pan that can deal with my concoctions.  This is the only brand that I have found that can tackle my previously frozen, often overcooked, cookbook-deviant dinners.  I have this pan and will order another in the event that I ever destroy it.



 

I have a terrible back. Like absolutely awful. Chiropractors have even shied away from the challenge. This is AMAZING for alleviating the pain when sitting in the same spot for 16+ hours a day. It is pure luxury.  10/10 recommend



Amazon

I read Rachel's last book and really liked it.

I just ordered her newest one, which sounds very timely.



No more hair breakage or ponytail bumps for me.

I love these things.







I use the whole line of Olaplex.

My hair feels and looks healthier.

 

Sephora

I've tried tons of dry shampoos, but this one is by far the best.

It smells great too.




As an up-and-coming helicopter mom, I needed to have eyes on Chowdah any time of day. Do I leave my apartment a lot? No. Do I need to check in on him when I go to get the mail? Obviously, I want to make sure he is still breathing. 


After complaining about this enough times, Chowdah decided to get me a surprise for my birthday: the WOpet. It has an amazing camera and I can shoot treats at him whenever the spirit moves me (12-14 times a day, often when I am sitting right next to him as well). 

The greatest gift ever, thanks Chow (read: Mom & Dad). 


 And, I leave you with a never-in-my-life-for-the-rest-of-my-life-cannot-live-without: Bioderma Micellar Water. Kathleen Jennings on Insta introduced me to this holy water. It is wonderful, and the best way to quickly and effectively clean my face. So good they are in an entirely different league altogether from the Neutrogena wipes. 


Okay, you've heard enough from me, and now officially know how much time and $ I give to Jeff Bezos and my beloved Sephora. 


Thanks for taking a little detour from your regularly-scheduled programming to listen to me, now back over to the talent to wrap things up. 




Thank you, #2.

It looks like you will be finding a little something extra in your Christmas stocking this year.

Are you listening, #1?


Until next time...




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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Sweatah Weathah





 Hello, dear friends. 

How are things in your world?  

Mine is brimming over with boxes and bubble wrap. 

 

We had a wicked storm on Tuesday night.  I took a pic of my hottie lawn boy, who speaks softly and carries a big stick.


There are many reasons that I am looking forward to getting back to Texas.  One of which, I can usually get through the Fall and some of the Winter with just a sweater to keep me warm.  I no longer have to call in the jaws of life to remove me from behind the steering wheel due to my overstuffed puffy coat. 


Here are a few sweaters that have caught my eye. 

By the way, many stores are having great sales.

  


Last year I bought a few of these sweater/coats.
For someone height-challenged, such as myself, they are very flattering. 
Or at least that's what I tell my five-foot barely one-inch self. 







I love color-blocking too.
I bought this in grey and black last year.






















A girl can never have too many cardigans.




I love this one.
I'm so happy to be getting back to Belk territory.






























This is what I call a brunch sweater.
You can eat all you want in this roomy sweater.
It makes me miss buffets.



















On my must-have list.






















On my best day, I could never look this good.


Sweet.




I love pockets in everything!












I am so happy that we are getting back into turtleneck season.
Goodbye turkey neck... hello turtleneck!










By the way, if you have some sweaters that need a little spiffing up, this sweater shaver works wonders.





How true!







Until next time...








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