I found myself recommending my moisturizer last week to a friend looking to try a new brand. And it got me thinking about all my favorite things. Everyday things, not grand, The Sound of Music things (though who doesn’t like whiskers on kittens and warm woolen mittens?).
The short list:
*Eat Your Peas notepads. Love the colors, the sayings, the size, everything.
*Yankee Candle tarts. My favorite is Vineyard, but Cinnamon Stick, Harvest, and Buttercream are also wonderful.
*Reynolds’ Release Non-Stick Foil. One of the best creations. Ever.
*Crisco No-Stick Spray (all versions). Ditto.
*Mary Kay’s Sunny Spice blush and Beach Bronze gloss. Fabulous. See our very own Debbie for ordering.
*Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with sunscreen. Positively wonderful, especially for someone like me with sensitive skin.
*Neutrogena’s On The Spot. Because for some reason, even at my age, I get the occasional breakout. Haven’t found anything that works better.
*IceBreakers Wintergreen Mints. The very best.
*Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Magical!
*At-A-Glance daily planners. Mine is a school-year schedule, August-July. I don’t know what I’d do without it, and live in fear that I’ll lose it someday. Quell horror!
These are just a few of my favorite things. Feel free to add your favorite things to the list!
~heather
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You know who else went around recommending notepads? Mark David Chapman.
Ringo Fears Heather.
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You are too sweet, Heather! Thanks for the plug. 
My short list for today:
* Dunkin’ Donuts coffee
* Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
* Jammies
* MK’s tinted moisturizer SPF 15
* Mr Clean all purpose cleaner
* Every John Hughs movie made
* Hair bands of the 80’s
* bubble baths
* “Chick-Lit” books…..obviously!
There’s more but I won’t take up ALL the space on the blog. LOL
by debbie
on February 15th, 2008 at 9:50 am
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Bad Theo! Ugh, I just woke up. Will (maybe) BBL to answer Ms. Heather’s wonderful blog questions! It’s cloudy & looks like rain again here, and oh, I drank some champagne last night with my honey, (aka the Professor) after my first-ever regional writers meeting!
by Texas Lynn
on February 15th, 2008 at 9:54 am
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Hmmm Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs. The best part of Easter.
Favorites: I’m not really a brand name girl but I like my trashbags to have built in handles. I like spray oil and Olive Oil. (New to us this year.-My BF even commented last night on how he likes cooking with it. )
I used to live by my Franklin, but now at work I use the Outlook calendar (love the reminders) so I just have a writing calendar set up with my other outside of work activities blocked off.
And since I don’t shop, I’ve never seen the Eat Your Peas notepads that Theo is so afraid of. But a work friend did get me a small notebook that I keep in the car for those driving moments when I come up on a great idea. I love it.
by Lynn
on February 15th, 2008 at 10:24 am
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Some of my favorite things:
My son’s face while he sleeps - he looks just like his father while sleeping and there is just something so special about it.
Clinique RepairWear for Eyes - I wish I could buy this by the vat.
Reading a good mystery (esp. one by a cozy chick) by a fire on a cold winter’s night.
My pink fuzzy slippers. They are very old lady-ish, but hey they are warm and they are comfortable.
The “Newest Member” gallery on my church’s website. Who doesn’t love pictures of newborns??
Bic Crystal pens in black. I buy these by the 100’s and have them all over my home, desk at work, in my purse, in my car, in my coat pocket. They are the only pen I truly like to use.
Hershey Nuggets w/Almonds and Toffee. My dear hubby knows this and of course, he picked up a big bag for me yesterday. He is just the sweetest.
Fresh flowers in a pretty vase, set out on a table. I can never arrange flowers in a pretty way, but my mom always has a vase of fresh flowers arranged so well.
Yankee Candle tarts in Lemon Lavender - what a clean fresh scent.
Happy Friday to all!
by Cathy
on February 15th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
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I’m with you on Magic Eraser. Stuff is awesome!
I love swiffers.
I used to have a wet jet that I loved…
Totally with Debbie on the Reece’s eggs. Really, any “shape” seems extra good–the V-Day hearts were yummy!
Rold Gold pretzel rods
Clinique anything for skin care.
BUTTER CREAM Yankee candles!!!!!
Life is Good workout clothes.
by laura
on February 15th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
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Homemade cupcakes (you knew I’d start with a baked good)
OPI nail polish ” Yucatan if You want To” for my toenails
Cookbooks with lots of pictures
Shutterfly (I couldn’t live with the ’share ‘online’ option)
eBay (I’m even buying my kids’ clothes on there now and saving a pile of money)
The innocent greed of Trick or Treating and Easter Egg Hunts
The first snow
The first crocus
Fireflies
by JB
on February 15th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
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Deb, I forgot Dunkin’ Donuts lemon-filled. Mmmm. How’s the tinted moisturizer? I’ve been afraid to use them, fearing I’ll be orange before I know it.
Lynn, congrats on going to the meeting. May it be the first of many!
Lynn, trash bags with handles are a MUST. Spoiled, aren’t we?? And click on the link for Eat Your Peas and take a peek at the note pads. They’re nice (and not pricey, at $4.95)!
by Heather
on February 15th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
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Cathy, I’m so with you on baby pictures. Love them. And I adore the Bic pens in blue! Have them stashed everywhere. Have you tried the Symphony toffee and almond? One of my favorites!!! Mmm.
Laura, the Life is Good clothes are adorable, but so pricey! I think I may know where to find you another wet jet…
JB, don’t you love the OPI names??? My favorite color right now: Ruble for your thoughts. Love it! And I’ve got little sprouts in my garden already, so spring HAS to be around the corner!!! I hope.
by Heather
on February 15th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
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Third time’s the charm…let’s see if this posts this time….
Tide to Go and Shout Set-in Stain Remover—If they get discontinued, I may hurt someone
Shirley Temple Movies
My Gizmo sleeping bag I use as a pillow (I actually found one to replace my old one on Ebay)
Christmas music (I sometimes start listening to it in September) and carolers
Bare Escentuals Skin Rev-er-Upper
My mom’s Vidalia chop wizard and One-Touch Can opener
My two nephews
Book stores and Record/CD stores…especially love the out of print record stands
The vacuum seal lids from QVC–best thing they ever sold
Ebay—don’t know what I’d do without it….found lots of deals on there
My mom’s macaroni salad–She makes it different than anyone else
unicorns and dolphins
stickers
scrapbook supplies
Pilot Precise Rolling Ball pens–The one I’m using seems to be lasting forever. Thought it would be out of ink by now.
by Traci
on February 17th, 2008 at 3:20 am
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Finally, that worked! Oh, and I forgot the Swiffer duster. When my mom first got it for me, I tried it and yelled “Mine! Mine! Mine!”, and anyone who knows me knows I HATE to clean.
by Traci
on February 17th, 2008 at 3:25 am
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I’m with you, Traci! I hate to clean and LOVE my Swiffer Wet Jet.
My fav pen is Bic medium point in BLUE. I had dozens in my locker in high school and in my denim pocketbook, remember Heather??
by debbie
on February 18th, 2008 at 9:10 am
