It’s Holiday TIME 2021! Christmas time is just around the corner, and I cannot believe it.
If you know me, you know that anything that makes my life easier is automatically my favorite! And if you solve a problem for me, well you basically win my heart and I’ll be your bff forever. HAHA!
Some of these tips will change your life forever. I take my “favorite thing” statement verrrrry seriously.
Before I get started, I wanted to give a shout out to Melissa from 320 Sycamore for hosting this fun favorite things blog hop. It’s her 12th annual event! That is IMPRESSIVE! Go check out the other bloggers’ favorite things too. I’ll link to them at the bottom of my post.
My favorite erasable pens!
If you have been around here for awhile, you know that I LOVE colorful pens. But, after buying every kind of erasable pen that I could get my hands on, I can finally declare that these Frixion clickers are the real deal! I love them with all of my heart and have already bought three sets because my kids keep stealing mine!
These would be a great stocking stuffer for teenagers, too.
The only thing that you need to know is that if you make an important note and leave it in your hot car, the ink fades quickly, so, be warned!
My favorite wrapping paper!
My favorite wrapping paper brand is based right here in Utah! It’s called All Wrapped Up! In fact, I met the owner once, and she was the nicest human ever!
My local grocery store carries it, and I’ve used it for about 5 years now. Since this brand of wrapping paper is thick, it doesn’t tear when you are wrapping gifts! The patterns are DARLING, and the rolls have a ton of wrapping paper on them. I’m obsessed. In fact, I bought myself the wrapping paper holder a few years ago too!
My favorite white shirts for men and boys
I will admit right out of the gate here that I am NOT a very good ironer. I don’t iron. So when we came across & Collar brand of white button-up shirts, I was instantly in love. They are wrinkle resistant, they are stretchy and comfortable for my boys.
These shirts are a must have if you have someone in your life that dresses professionally for work, church, or for a night on the town!
My favorite Leggings and Joggers
These black leggings and joggers are surprisingly GREAT quality for less than $30! Tried and true!
Plus, I love that they are very similar to LULU Lemon Leggings and JOGGERS!
My girls love this brand too!
My favorite chocolate chips!!
These Guittard chocolate chips are a game-changer to your baking game. I promise you will not be disappointed. I have become a self-proclaimed chocolate chip snob after these entered my life. They take your chocolate chip cookie recipe to the next level. Try them, and let me know what you think!
My favorite external charger!
External Phone Charger {TURBO SPEED!} Having an extra battery booster comes in handy on busy phone days. We have both of these, and I honestly am OBSESSED. I often find myself using my external charger instead of my wall charger because it is sooooo much faster to charge my phone! Dan bought me this as a gift too, and I love it and use it daily. This would be a GREAT teenager gift too! Anker External Phone Charger {small} Anker External Phone Charger {big}
My favorite clipper set!
My mom got me this clipper manicure set for Mother’s day, and we have used it about a ba-jillion times. Maybe it actually forces me to be organized and keep all the things in the case, but it is so handy when we are doing projects to help get the occasional sliver out, or even when we are at the lake. I throw the case into my bag and we have everything we need!
In fact, this was my “favorite thing” that I brought to my friend party last year, and I still use mine frequently a year later!
The best blackhead remover set
And the next on my list is the most embarrassing thing ever. But, I love this little blackhead remover tool so much, that I HAD to include it. I love that it helps remove blackheads and zits without making the area around it swollen and red. Plus I have two teenagers at my house, so it comes in handy for them too. I can’t find the exact one I have, but it’s similar to the extraction tools in this pack.
I even got this set for my teenagers for their stockings last year!
My favorite perfume of all time!
I get comments on my perfume all the time, and it’s this good ‘ol Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy! If you ever see a travel size of this perfume that is less than $10, you better let me know! It’s always so expensive and I’ve been on the lookout for YEARS!
The best Mop/Vacuum combo in all the land!
If you follow me on Instagram, you are not surprised about the Bissell Crosswave being on this list. For me, this vacuum/mop in one has made my life easier by making it possible to mop my entire 2700 square foot main level in 20 minutes! I use it on my wood floor at least once a week, and it doesn’t do any damage. It doesn’t streak, and it’s soooo convenient! LIFE CHANGER!!!
My favorite vacuum
Yep, another vacuum, in fact, I think this means I am officially OLD. I have embraced my inner homemaker, and I am obsessed with having a clean floor. Anyone who uses my cordless Dyson is instantly impressed, and it’s nice for quick cleanups! I love it and use it daily.
I even took it with me to Lake Powell this year because I decided that I cannot live without it when we are on the houseboat.
My favorite candle!
In order for a candle to qualify for my “favorite things” is a big deal. But, I’ve been buying this DW Home Santal Musk candle for over three years now. When it starts getting low, I order more. It’s a necessity. It’s my ABSOLUTE favorite smelling candle out there. If I could put my face on it and endorse it on a commercial, I would. HA! That’s how much I love it.
Ok guys, if you have something that you absolutely love that you think I should know about, please tell me! Leave me a comment! I LOVE seeing other people’s FAVES!
Click around to my blog friends to see their favorite things too!
Tuesday, November 9
1. Christy at The Girl Who Ate Everything
2. Michelle at Practical Perfection
3. Mindi at My Love 2 Create
4. SIL Brittany 320 Sycamore
Wednesday, November 10
1. Brooke at All Things Thrifty (that’s me!)
2. Carli at Made by Carli
3. my SIL Courtney at Spa Trouve {link coming soon}
4. SIL Mary 320 Sycamore
Thursday, November 11
1. Kortney Keisel author
2. Sarah at Memories on Clover Lane
3. Melissa at 320 Sycamore
I totally and completely understand about the vacuums, and I swear by my Dyson stick and upright, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
Love these recommendations, Brooke! I love CRZ Yoga pants too and I think 2 others had them on their list this year?! I love all of these practical favorites — thanks so much for sharing ?
Love all your favorite things! I’m been looking for good quality wrapping paper for weeks now. You mentioned you bought it at a grocery store in Utah. Would love to know the name of the grocery store. Would you mind sharing the name? I’m excited to buy it! Thank you so much! ?
I’ve found it at Lins and at Harmons!