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A Few of My Favorite Things

I do not tend to be brand loyal, I'm definintely a gadget girl, and I love trying any new product that comes on the market. BUT I have a few tried and true items that I never substitute. I use them every day and when they are used up or out of shape, I go buy the exact same product without exception. Here's what I love and I won't replace and if I can't get it for some reason, I just go without.

1) New Living Translation Bible
2) Financial Peace money wallet
3) Carmex lip balm
4) Lavender Vanilla pillow spray
5) Mom's Plan-It calendar
6) EXTRA Polar Ice gum
7) Purex Lavender Fresh laundry detergent
8) Dixie PerfecTouch Grab 'N GO coffee travel cups
9) Avon Silicone Glove hand cream
10) Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare toothpaste

And, those are a few of my favorite things!

Comments

Anonymous said…
When #2 gets worn...or you want a different color... let me know. :) - Jennifer
7/20/2006 12:01 PM
Anonymous said…
Never tried the Purex, will have to. I am SO stuck on ALL, since the boys were babies! I LOVE the Downey Lavendar fabric softener!!!

Extra Polar ice is also my favorite gum. I FINALLY learned to buy it in the bulk at Sams!

My friend also swears by the silicone glove by Avon!
Have a great trip!
~Sue
7/20/2006 2:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi! You don't know me (My name is Lori) but I wanted to comment because I thought it was neat when I did a search on the Internet for Downey Lavender softener and your blog came up! It is one of my favorite things as well! I am also a 39 year old mom. Nice to meet you!
7/26/2008 8:21 PM
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