My Favorite Things

I have recently acquired a few products that have truly made an impact on my life. So much so that I feel inclined to blog about them.

In fact, the more I thought about it, I determined that just like Oprah, I too have a 'Favorite Things' list. Do you have a list of favorite things?

So this list isn't going to include anything like raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens. These are strictly things that you can buy. So, without further adieu, here it is!

#1 Dearfoam Slippers

I bought these for myself for Christmas and I LOVE them. I have never been one to wear slippers and I have no idea why! My feet are almost always cold, but not anymore. I wear them from morning to night and they make me feel so comfortable. I think I'm overall a more relaxed person because of these slippers. I paid $6.99 for them at Ross Dress for Less. I'm going to buy another pair so that when these wear out, I will not be without my slippers.

#2 the IPod Touch

You would think that being married to my Mac Daddy, I would have had one of these long ago. No. I thought I really had no use for this thing. I had my five year old iPod that had my music on it and figured that was all I needed. Well, when Jeff got his iPad, he left the iPod to Lizette and I to share. Lizette used it more than I did...until now! I decided as part of my New Year's resolution to become more organized that maybe some of the iPod apps could help me out. So, I had Jeff help me load some things on and I am a changed woman! It is really making life easier for me! Is that crazy? My calendar is on there. I can check my e-mail and Facebook. I can even count my calorie intake (when I get motivated to do that again). One of my favorite apps is Pandora. We put that on in the kitchen and the girls and I can dance to fun kids tunes while we make dinner. They are entertained and dinner time goes much better.

#3 Tan Trench Coat

I've probably watched one too many episodes of What Not to Wear, but for a while now I've been thinking that a tan trench is a must have for my wardrobe. (Never mind the fact that my wardrobe consists of mostly jeans, t-shirts and sweats!) Anyway, I've been pricing them out online and at stores and waiting until I found just the right one to buy it. I am a cheapskate when it comes to buying clothes and pretty much didn't want to spend more than about $25.

Well, I believe that there are shopping guardian angels who help us find those killer deals when we really need to find them. My angel, which I like to think is my mom (yes, I know that I am crazy), helped me out big time last week. I was at Old Navy shopping their clearance sales for kids clothes. I figured I would glance at the women's stuff too. And there it was. My tan trench. On clearance. It almost makes me tear up just thinking about that moment. I turned around and someone had left it hanging so that it was facing out rather than hanging normally on the rack. It looked as if it was just waiting there for me. And it was EXACTLY what I wanted! On sale too! For $23.39! You might think I'm crazy for the whole shopping guardian angel theory, but after hearing this story it kind of makes you wonder, huh?

#4 Gray Handbag

I've been looking for a cute purse. I wanted something big that can act as a diaper bag when I need it to. But I wanted something cute. Something sensible, but with just a little bit of flair that says, "Yes, I do care about style." And Old Navy came through for me again! On clearance was this cute gray handbag with some adorable flower embellishments on it. All in neutral colors so that it will go with pretty much everything I wear.

#5 and #6 Hot Cocoa Maker and Coffee Mate Creamer
A perfect union

I bought Jeff a Hot Chocolate maker for Christmas and it rocks! We love our hot chocolate and this makes it perfectly smooth and frothy. Then to add to that, I have recently been turned on to using a bit of flavored coffee creamer in hot chocolate to add even more flavor. Not low in calories but very, very good! My favorite flavor is Hazelnut and I also love Creme Brulee. I bought about 6 flavors over the holidays because I was able to get them for like $.50 on coupon deals. It was like we had our own little Starbucks in operation!

#7 Stainless Steel Water Bottle

At least, I think it is stainless steel. Anyway, Abby gave me this for Christmas and it is great! It keeps your water cold for so long. It's perfect for working out and trying to drink more water during the day. I love that it has the Breast Cancer Awareness logo on it too. Thanks Abby!

#8 Cafe Rio Pork Barbacoa
Have you been to Cafe Rio? I think it is soooo good. Their Pork Barbacoa is so good and sweet. Very delicious. You can get it in a burrito or salad or just about anything. We are going there tomorrow night for dinner and I can't wait!

#9 Heavenly Perfume
I have been wearing Victoria Secret's 'Heavenly' perfume for about 10 years or so now and I love it. I think it is the perfect, light but very nice scent. Jeff buys it for me about every other year for Christmas. It's about $60 or so for the gift set, but it lasts 2 years and I think it is so worth it.


#10 Goo Goo Clusters!
Pretty much every year for Christmas, my brother Paul and his family send us a box of Goo Goo Clusters. They are made in Tennessee which is where Paul lives. We look forward to it every year because these things are GREAT! So bad for you, but great. There's the marshmallow goo and then the caramel goo combined with nuts and coated with milk chocolate. So delicious. After we get our package, I eat one every day. Needless to say, any New Year's resolutions I have to eat healthier don't start until the Goo Goo Clusters are gone. So worth it though!

Well, that pretty much sums up my list. What's on your list?