Crane Cool-Mist Humidifier
After years of having an old-school, warm-mist (germy!) humidifier, I broke down and bought this adorable, froggy humidifier from Babies-r-us. And, wow, it works great! My other one would leak water, take a 1/2 hour to start up, and would have to get turned off in the kids' room before we went to bed (i was scared it would get too hot). This cool-mist humidifier is amazing! It was made well, so it never leaks. It starts as soon as you turn it on. And, I can keep it on in the kids rooms all night long, which helps keep their room nice and humid, which helps them not cough, which helps us all wake up nice and happy in the morning.Dyson
What's more to say that hasn't already been said by the choruses of satisfied people all over internet-land and the world? This beast has powerful suction, it's super easy to use the wand extension on my stairs, and the customer service is Superb. Nich rinsed the filter a little too much once, and it disintegrated. We promptly called customer service, they apologized profusely (even though it was kinda our fault?), and sent out a new part, free of charge. And, it was at my front door in two days. I love a well-made, well thought out product, and great customer service to back it up.Country Save Laundry Detergent
I heart this laundry detergent. I started using it when I began cloth diapering last year. And, I have been so impressed! It's strong enough to clean Nich's gunk-covered work clothes, but gentle enough to use on delicates. It doesn't leave any residue on your clothes- or scent for that matter (there is no fragrance, which I like). This is great for people with sensitive skin, and perfect for cloth diapers. And, the price is right. For $7 I pick this up at London Drugs (I know it says $62 on amazon.com, that's for 4 oversized boxes) and it lasts me about 6 months (for my HE washer) of doing about 8 loads a week. So, for $14 a year, versus the approx. $70 a year for my old Tide addiction. Yup, I'd say that's pretty great.
Vitamin Water
I've been a vitamin nut for years, it all started when my (high school) friend's mom introduced me to Echinacea. Now, I'm all about the vitamins. If Nich or I feel a cold coming on, we go on a serious vitamin regimen (that works almost every time) to kick the cold to the curb.Along with vitamins, the best thing you can do for your body is drink water. SO, vitamin water makes me pretty happy, and I feel great after I drink it. Also, probably because I dehydrate myself so badly with all the coffee I drink. Did you know you need to drink 3 cups of water to replace what is lost after one cup of coffee? Sigh. I really need to kick the caffeine habit.
Top Spot- Burt's Bees Soap Bark Facial Cleanser
By far, my favourite purchase has been this Burt's Bees Soap Bark Facial Cleanser. For years (you know, since turning 14), I've suffered from acne, and an oily, pimple-covered forehead (gross!). I've used some facial cleansers in the past that have cleared up the problem for a few weeks, but nothing evened out my face permanently. Until Burt's Bees saved the day. This stuff is amazing, my face looks healthy, my complexion is even, and it has completely cleared up my forehead- other than the occasional pimple that happens when I eat too much buttered popcorn. AND, it's stayed clear for over a year now.
Burt, your bees are my HEROS.
By far, my favourite purchase has been this Burt's Bees Soap Bark Facial Cleanser. For years (you know, since turning 14), I've suffered from acne, and an oily, pimple-covered forehead (gross!). I've used some facial cleansers in the past that have cleared up the problem for a few weeks, but nothing evened out my face permanently. Until Burt's Bees saved the day. This stuff is amazing, my face looks healthy, my complexion is even, and it has completely cleared up my forehead- other than the occasional pimple that happens when I eat too much buttered popcorn. AND, it's stayed clear for over a year now.
Burt, your bees are my HEROS.
Well, I'm sure that blog post sounded like a big, long advertisement. But, I just wanted to share a few products that make me happy. If, you have any products that have surprised the socks off you with happiness, I'd love to hear about them!
i love the burts bee's tooooo!!!