My Favorite Things

Oprah has her favorite things. So i figure i'll put in my 2 cents. That's it though. Just 2 cents. No one reading this is going to get a new car, new HE washer/dryer or a new house. Let's get real, folks. But with Christmas coming, here are some of my favorite things. Maybe one will be an idea for a hard-to-gift someone in your life?

Here they are in no particular order:

1. Crocs, any and all. I have no shame. I've gotten them as gifts for just about everyone in my family and some are very hard to shop for (namely, my parents) and they both love theirs.


2. These Williams-Sonoma mixing bowls. Lightweight and have great grippies on the bottom. Fun colors, too!


3. Zeal optics sunglasses. I have and LOVE the Zooni style. Now if i could just stop losing them!


4. Ugg slippers. I got a pair for Christmas I don't know how many years ago and they're still in great shape, comfy and warm


5. Halogen crewneck tees from Nordstrom. I could live in these (oh yeah, i basically do!). Very comfy and nice and long in the torso.
   
6. Anything from Trader Joe's. Can't leave that place off my "fave things" list!


7. Zebra ballpoint pens. Smooth, fine point and ink that actually flows. A great thing for all the charting i do at work. An analog, list-making-on-paper girl like me loves a good pen.


8. The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. Such a fun read. Great escape. Give me more!


9. Sigg stainless steel water bottles. I'm slowly phasing the plastics out of our lives and these little bottles are great. Bode loves his fun soccer-themed bottle and i actually drink more water and it doesn't taste like plastic (go figure!)


10. I looked for a long time and finally found a great pair of pants for pilates (and just lounging when i'm having a lazy day). The Perfect Dance Pant from Lucy. Totally affordable, too
    
11. I remember asking around for a great bra after my chest went from a B, to a bigger nursing B, and woefully to a post-nursing deflated barely A. Cami suggested Nordstrom's Wacoal brand and I will never go back!
    
12. My boys love trains and i love that they can do more than usual with the Duplo Thomas trains. And you can add to them. We have Thomas and James...Lots of fun.
    
13. This has been one of those rare toys for us. I am so happy we bought it as Bode has played with it for hours on end (and still plays with it) and now Keegen is getting into it, too. The Fisher Price Ramps Around Garage. They have a newer version out now so i can't speak specifically to it, but i imagine it's great as well.
    
14. Origins Smoothing Souffle. Oh, such a luxury! My brother sent me this as a gift and I was pleasantly surprised. It has a great minty/eucalypty scent and makes my skin almost tingle when i put it on. Love it.
    
15. Maggie Moo's ice cream. My personal favorite is Chocolate Better Batter with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups mixed in. Oooh la la! You just can't go wrong, whatever you pick!


16. Life is Good gear. Fun, positive, comfy. I can't believe all the options they have now. I love their tees and hats, but even more, i love their socks! And my favorite new shirt is this cute one.

i thought this would be a longer list, but i've run out of gas. So there ya go. For whatever it's worth. Only 62 days til Christmas!