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Ready for another list of my favorite things?

Let's start with the yummy stuff this time, shall we? Starbucks makes a delicious salted caramel hot cocoa that I just can't get over. That sweet + salty combo gets me again! If you haven't tried it yet, go grab a cup before hot cocoa season is gone!


I've come to really love the Mrs. Meyer's brand all-purpose cleaner. I love that it comes in a big bottle of concentrate so I'm not paying for water, and it lasts foreeeever. Also, I'm a huge fan of all things lavender scented, so this one really appeals to me.


I also have their lavender scented room freshener. This stuff is powerful, so a little goes a long way!


I have a confession to make- I sleep in my mascara. Shame on me, I know. I wash most of it off in the shower in the morning, but what's left comes off nicely with these makeup remover towelettes by Neutrogena. Because they're so big and I mostly just use them on my eyes, I tear them in half and can make one package last for nearly two months!


These are by far my most favorite pair of shoes- my Birkenstock Eaton clogs.
I live in them during the cooler months. One of these days I'm going to get my hands on a black pair, too.




I've used a lot of Burt's Bees products, but this one tops my list of must-haves. Their Radiance Day Lotion is perfect for my oily skin, and the fact that it has a built in SPF makes me one happy fair-skinned girl. It's true, Burt's Bees can be a little on the spendy side, but for something that I use on a daily basis on my face, it's worth the investment. Plus this little bottle lasts a surprisingly long time!


So what did you think? Do you like these "favorite things" posts or are you ready for me to get back to the DIY and crafty stuff?

Favorite things

Since I don't have any new projects to share with you yet, I thought I'd do a "favorite things" post and show you some products that I am in love with. That sounds fun, right? Here we go!

I know not everyone is a fan of dark chocolate, but I happen to love it. I also know that not everyone likes salty and sweet together, but I do- especially in the form of this delicious chocolate made by Ghirardelli. I've found it at Costplus World Market and Target. Seriously, you gotta give it a try.


Sometimes I wonder if Bonne Bell adds caffeine to their chap sticks, because I've been addicted to their Dr. Pepper Lipsmackers for about 15 years now. No lie. Love the flavor, love the feel, love, the smell, love the color. If they ever discontinue this stuff I'm gonna be one sad girl.


Biz was part of our laundry room arsenal when I was growing up, but it wasn't until I became a mother of an infant that I really fell in love with it. You know those lovely mustardy blow-outs that our wee ones tend to have just as we're about to walk out the door? I toss those clothes into a bucket of warm water and Biz to soak before they go in the wash and they come out like new. This is tough stuff.


This pretty little bottle of perfume is from Gap and I just love it. I won't even try to describe how it smells, except to say that it's subtle and soft. Just lovely.


Have you seen these cute little ankle socks at Target? They're $1.50 a pair so I grab some every once in a while and now have quite a collection. These were just the ones that happened to be in my sock drawer today. It's like having a little bit of happy on my feet. (Geez, Sarah, think you have enough argyle? Sheesh!)


Any other pen snobs out there? Yep, that would be me. I can't stand writing with a Bic pen. Pilot all the way for me, man.


Speaking of writing, I've developed a little bit of a stationary obsession lately. Target carries some really cute designs, but my absolute favorite right now is this box (actually two boxes- they were just so pretty!) of Stella and Rose blank cards that I bought at Ross recently.


I got lucky and scored the second box on clearance. Yessss!


Just check out those gorgeous colors and prints!

I guess that's it for now. I'll have another "favorite things" post coming up soon.