I’m obsessed with these things, and thought you might want to know about them. Don’t worry, I’m fully aware that I’m not Oprah, and sadly, I don’t have anyone lavishing me with a ton of free products. These are just items I love and I wanted to share them with you. However, if you want to send me something for free, well, be my guest.

If you come across something you adore, send me an email. We can all benefit from connecting with each other, sharing what we love and learning from one another.

Enjoy my favorite things!

 

Crazy Perfect Life Notepads and Cards

The Crazy Perfect Life at Home products are definitely some of my favorite things. Even though I’m addicted to my technology, I still love writing on paper. These heartfelt notepads, cards and signs are the perfect solution. They’re fun and inspiring and were created to help you send positive happy thoughts to your friends and family. Priced just right, so you can send the love to everyone in your life.

Moravian Cookies

When I first moved to North Carolina twenty years ago, I was introduced to these cookies. It was love at first bite. They’re delicious and crispy and come in a zillion flavors. The ginger spice flavor has always been my favorite. What’s especially unique about these cookies is how thin they are. Once you start eating them you won’t be able to stop!

J Brand Premium Denim Jeans

Everyone needs the perfect pair of jeans. I admit, I was so excited when I discovered these jeans, I bought them in several colors. I’m almost always wearing a pair of the skinny jeans because they don’t just look good on me, they feel great. They have stretchy material so they’re comfortable to wear. If you’re looking for a great pair of jeans, you owe it to yourself to try these.

Kendra Scott Jewelry

My daughters adore these beautiful and trendy pieces and you will too. There are so many choices, it’s hard to decide what to buy. From necklaces to earrings, I love everything Kendra makes. I’ll let you in on a little secret, when I was holiday shopping for my daughters, I liked this so much I had to buy something for myself.

Spero-Hope, LLC Products

This is a product line created by a breast cancer survivor who wanted to only use healthy products on her body. This line is chemical free and good for your body. Products include deodorants, body butters, bath bombs and shaving creams. They work great, smell really good and don’t pollute your body. What more could you ask for?

Mary Louise Designs

A close friend of mine has one of these beautiful necklaces. For years, each time I saw her wearing it I told her how much I loved it. “You just need to order yourself one,” my friend finally said to me. And, I did. They come in beautiful colors and designs. You will adore wearing this perfect necklace with almost anything.

Teula Hair Products

Created by my hairdresser, Jennifer Kaye, these amazing hair products are sure to make your hair look fabulous. Made with pure plant extracts and essential oils, I love using them. I’m so careful about what I put on my body, and Jennifer assures me these products are good for me and will make my locks rock. I love how each product is named after one of her kids or family member. When you feel like your hair needs something, this is the place to go.

Think Happy

This beautiful book, written by best-selling author Karen Salmansohn, will bring you instant pep-talks to boost your happiness. We can all use a little bit of positive energy and reading this book is a sure way to find some. Filled with gorgeous artwork, inspirational quotes and wonderful tips, I know you will enjoy reading this as much as I do. Keep it on your desk or bedside table and read a few pages each day.

Lu Lu Lemon Athletic Wear

I’m a sucker for comfortable clothing and I have to admit, I love wearing anything from Lu Lu Lemon. The clothing is designed to allow you to go from the gym to the grocery store. If I’m not wearing jeans, I’m usually wearing something from Lu Lu Lemon. The clothes wash very well, last forever and are the perfect pieces to toss into a suitcase if you’re going on a trip.

Double Dipped Chocolate Covered Peanuts

If you like candy, The Candy Factory, located in Lexington, NC, is a place you want to know about. It’s an old-fashioned candy store, filled with every kind of candy you remember from your childhood. I especially adore the double dipped chocolate covered peanuts, and have been giving these as gifts for years. You can get them in milk or dark chocolate, and both are fabulous. The packaging is almost as good as the candy. My only mistake each year, is not ordering enough.

Scented Holiday Candle

From Reese Witherspoon’s company, Draper James, this candle is sure to add warmth and beauty to your holiday festivities. Made to emulate her grandma’s spice tea, it’s a delicious scented candle every home won’t want to be without. Almost seventy percent of the products made by Reece’s company are made in America. How great is that?

Mantraband

I can’t say enough about these bracelets. A friend of mine bought one of these while we were on a trip, showed me, and I had to get one. It’s a way to wear a bracelet and be mindful of a particular word or saying. For example, I wear one that says “choose joy.” I’m sure I look at it all day long, and don’t even realize I’m looking at it. It serves as a daily reminder to me. I almost never take it off, and shower and sleep in it. You can even wear several at once and they come in gold and silver.

EO Peppermint Spray

I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’m a complete germaphobe. Especially this time of year.  While it’s not one of my best qualities, I’m not going to change. I recently found this wonderful smelling hand sanitizer that has ingredients I feel comfortable spraying on my hands. It not only cleans my hands and keeps me healthy, it smells amazing. Lately, my friends keep stealing mine. I’ve already gone through a pack of six, because every time I take it out at the lunch table, someone snags it.

The Alchemist’s Garden Jewlery

These gorgeous necklaces are not only beautiful, but each comes with it’s own saying. You can get one word, like “courage” or “bravery” or an inspirational quote. I fell in the love the moment I saw them. Each is hand made and designed by the artist, Melanie. If you want something special, you can contact her, and I’m sure she’d be happy to put in your special saying. It’s the perfect gift, and if you’re on my list this year, you might just get one.

Reginald’s Homemade Peanutbutter

If you like peanut butter, this is the place to go. It’s all natural, homemade, and comes in many flavors. I like the NanaHoney the best, but it’s almost too hard to choose. Don’t worry, they’re all good and you can’t go wrong. But be careful, you might just find yourself eating it right out of the jar.

Hand Painted Signs by Beth Phillips

I love these fun and creative signs, by Beth Phillips. They’re adorable and come in different sizes, colors, and sayings. She also makes picture frames that I’m obsessed with, and have hanging on the staircase in my house. If you’re looking for a fun, whimsical saying, that’s sure to get attention, this is the place to go. Your friends will LOVE these, so make sure when you buy one for yourself, you buy an extra.

S’well Bottle

This is the water bottle I’ve always wanted, and finally found. I can use it in the morning, for hot tea, and it stays hot until the last drop. I boil water, toss in a tea bag, and just leave it in there. When I’m done, usually a few hours later, I dump the tea bag out, and do it all over again. It also keeps water cold for hours, doesn’t leak, and is easy to clean. It comes in a slew fab colors, but of course, I have pink.

Nike Customized Shoes

I’ve never gotten more compliments on anything before. Seriously. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they loved my shoes, well, lets just say Mama could have a fun day shopping. Here are the ones I did, but you can design your own. Super fun, easy, and well worth it.

Napkin Notes: Make Lunch Meaningful, Life Will Follow

This beautiful book, written by Garth Callaghan, is about taking the time to make a connection with the people you love each day, by writing a “napkin note.” It’s helped me realize how important it is to take the time to write a note to each of my daughter every day. I now put a note in their lunches, thanks to Garth. I know you will love it just as much as I do.

Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil

This is basically my solution to every problem. I use it as a face moisturizer, put it in my hair once a week, and keep it handy for any skin issues that might come up. I keep two jars of it in my house: one in the bathroom, and the other in the kitchen. You can cook with it, put it in smoothies, and spread it on toast. If my kids have any type of skin issue, I always put coconut oil on it as a first line remedy. Usually it takes care of whatever problem we have. You can find it at any Trader Joe’s. If you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, this is my Windex.

Chapel Hill Toffee

This is the absolute best, delicious, after dinner treat I know. It’s perfect for when you just need a little bit of yummy without wanting to overindulge or get crazy. It’s made with dark chocolate and sprinkled with pecans, and hand cut for extra special perfection.

Go ahead, just have one piece. Or more. You deserve it!

Pacifica Perfume Roll-On

I spent years wearing overly expensive designer perfume, and not really knowing what ingredients I was putting on my body. I was thrilled to accidentally stumble upon this amazing roll-on perfume. I love the Tahitian Gardenia scent, and my husband Jon does also. After one wear, I was hooked. It lasts forever, and is easy to travel with, since it’s a roll-on. Affordable and convenient, what more could a girl want?

Southern Tide Hats

I’ve always loved a cute base ball cap, and these spark my interest. They’re super fun for the summer, come in many different styles and colors, and will help keep the sun off your face. I’ll do anything to shut down the aging process.

Tory Burch Lidia Polo

We could all use a top that is flattering, easy to care for, and adorable. And this one is all of those things. It looks great dressed up with slacks, jeans, or with a pair of shorts for just running errands around town. Either way, you can’t go wrong. I think it’s the perfect shirt for summer. It also comes in many colors, and you can even get it sleeveless. Yes, please.