Well, how timely with Christmas right around the corner! All of these items would make great stocking stuffers or gifts. Just sayin'.
I am pretty down-to-earth with products that I use. I like practical items. I don't spend extravagant amounts on things, and I tend to purchase things that last quite a while. I should also mention, I have zero affiliation with any of these products or companies. I'm just sharing my favorites with you. The name of the product below in red (above each picture) has a link directly to said product, should you want to check them out. Just click on the red wording.
With that being said, (cue the music) "these are a few of my favorite things..."
Rosebud Lip Balm
You will find this on my nightstand, and in my "Mary Poppins Bag". If I'm being honest, this smells and feels exactly like Mary Kay's Extra Emollient Night Cream... only it's way cheaper. I use this on my lips, my cuticles, under my eyes, elbows... basically anything that feels dry.
You can find this at any Ulta, Sephora, Walmart (though I have yet to find it there, but according to the internet, it's there), and of course, on Amazon! Amazon has some pretty great package deals where you can get multiples. In the midwest winters, this should be a STAPLE for you!
Pacifica Skin Care/Makeup/Lotion...everything!
After trying expensive department store brands, and multiple MLM company skin care/makeup products, I just couldn't stomach 1) the price, 2) the quality of the products, 3) the fact that they test them on animals, and 4) the chemicals that are used in the products. Before you start to give me your testimony for these products, don't. I've tried them -- most of them make me break out. I'm just trying to use natural products that aren't full of chemicals. Again, these are my favorite things... maybe not yours!
I have been using all of Pacifica's skin care for over a year now. I have had maybe 3 breakouts in a year's time... and it's been due to stress/not taking off my makeup prior to bed/random. And here's the beauty of these products... they range in price from $4 - $30. It won't break the bank. If you shop directly through Pacifica online, they offer rewards, and will recycle your empty containers for you. Look at me going green! What was most important to me is that they are certified CRUELTY-FREE. I love animals... and I can't stomach the image of them being in a cage, forced to endure cruel procedures just to see if your super-duper night cream will irritate eyes/skin/whatever. These products are also vegan. Not that I'm a vegan, but they're not using animal products to make anything in their line.
These products can be found online through Pacifica directly, Target, Fresh Thyme, Ulta, and Whole Foods. They have an entire skincare line, lotions, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, makeup, and nail polish. You can find just about anything you'd ever need!
If you know me personally, you know that I have an arsenal of quirky & fun t-shirts. They're my standard mom uniform. I wear them around the house, layered under a flowy cardigan, usually with a long-sleeved shirt under them. If you see me out & about wearing these, I'll be wearing all of the before mentioned + my Chucks or my Adidas tennies. I've never been accused of being a fashion icon, but you know what? I'm comfortable, darn it!! I actually own the t-shirt pictured. And sadly, about half of their inventory. My next favorite is "But first, gangster rap".
Their t-shirts are super soft and comfortable, too!
If you remember, this was featured in my "What's In My Bag" post. It's just about the only perfume I wear anymore. The scent is subtle, but I always get lots of compliments on the fragrance. And you know what's cool about these? You can layer & mix the scents together for a custom-made fragrance! I own the brown (Ambre) & blue (Solace) scents.
I can honestly say that I've had one of my perfumes for going on two years now. When I say a little bit goes a long way, I mean it. I rub a little on the insides of my wrists, maybe some on my neck, and then I usually put some in the palms of my hands, then distribute through my hair/clothes.
This can be purchased directly from Ambre Blends online, or if you're lucky, a local boutique store carries it. There are several stores near me that carry this in their inventory!
Before you start laughing, hear me out on this. I have fibromyalgia badly, and somedays, the pain is so bad that I feel like crawling out of my own skin. To help take my mind off of the pain, I've found that coloring works pretty well. And c'mon, who doesn't secretly love to color?? It's relaxing, and you get to flex your creative muscle! I mean, it's your coloring book... there are no rules. You can color things whatever color you want! No one can tell you what to do!
Why this particular type of coloring book? For one, it's inexpensive and can be found at your local Walmart. But two, the pages are thick enough that you can use Sharpie markers and it won't bleed through the pages! SCORE!!
They have quite a variety of these coloring books in each store. I've found them back in the crafts section... but that's just our Walmart. It may not be in the same place in each store. Or, you can order them through Walmart online.
Hi, I'm Jenni and I have an addiction to Sharpie Markers. Hiiiiii, Jenni! Some people collect figurines, I collect markers. I can't help it!
ANYway, like I mentioned for the coloring books above, you can use these markers and they won't bleed through the pages. And there are a million and one ways you can use Sharpies, so I don't need to really explain why you need these. But you'll thank me when you do actually purchase a set of these. They come in fine-tipped, regular, chiseled, ...just about any variety you can think of. There are even oil-based markers so you can decorate plates.
There are a multitude of ways you can get your hands on these. You can find them at any office supply store, Walmart/Target/Dollar Store, Amazon, and through Sharpie directly. Heck, I think around the holidays, even Costco & Sams have the econo-sized sets for sale! Keep them all for yourselves, divide and give them to multiple people... and I won't judge you for keeping them all for yourselves, even if you originally purchased them for other people. I get it. I really do.
If you choose to purchase any of these products, you'll have to be sure to let me know how you like them!
