I have to admit, I’ve curated a nice collection of useful things in my life. Too many things, but decluttering is for another day. For now, I want to reflect on the everyday things I use. Especially when someone at brunch asked where I got my reading glasses, so naturally, I had to compile a blog post of my favorite things. Not stuff my kids love, not things I use in the house… it’s all about me, my life, and my favorite things today. Click on the image to see the item on the retailer’s site.
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Reading & Blue Light Glasses
I’m often asked about my reading glasses. Honestly, I only had one pair from Dealz with me when I flew to DC last year and when I realized I needed a couple spares, I ordered two amazing pairs I now LOVE. Here are links to similar styles. The brands I wear are FEISEDY (first shown in this list is exact pair I have) and peeperspecs.
Sunglasses
Skin Care & Beauty
I am 46 and wore sunscreen every single morning and Bag Balm every single night from age 12 until I turned 35. I am not kidding. Then I became a mother and my self-care became less regimented. But, this is everything I use now. Many of these items are now part of my care routine thanks to YOUR recommendations, which I listed in this post.
Skin Care
Beauty
Books
Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict by Brianne Davis (paperback)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (paperback)
A Cook’s Book: The Essential Nigel Slater by Nigel Slater (Hardcover)
Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business by C. C. Chapman, Ann Handley (Paperback)
Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing and Life
Everybody Writes by Ann Handley (sign up for her newsletter, seriously)
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown
The Complete Far Side Collection
The Well of Lost Plots (Thursday Next Series) by Jasper Fforde
How to Ask Survey Questions by Arlene G. Fink
Crafting & Life
Addi Crasytrio Double Pointed Needles in 5mm
Eve Chambers Textiles DK in Miami Vice colorway
Knitter’s Pride Rainbow Knit Blockers
Lacis Metal Jumbo Yarn Ball Winder
Gadgets & Life Tools
Projector (I’ve had three and this is my fave)
Sugru Multi-Colour (Pack of 8)
Duct tape, gorilla tape, and WD40
LEGO Wonder Woman DC LED Key Light
I love this post! And I love that it was just about you! Would you please consider doing a quarterly post like this?
Yes! Great idea. ‘Ev’s Quarterly Product Roundup’?
Yes! Sounds perfect! Looking forward to it!!