My Favorite Things
One of the best things about having a village is sharing your favorite products with each other. Everything on this page is here for a reason. I only recommend stuff I actually use and love myself. So I hope you find something here that you love as well!
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What's below:
Mom Essentials | Baby Products | Kid's Toys | Kitchen | Home Office | Books
Mom Essentials
These might seem random, but honestly.. this is what holds things together most days. A little bit of this, a little bit of that.
Hydroflask 40oz cup
Also known as my emotional support cup and the ONLY reason I can confidently say I drink 6+ cups of water per day. And- contrary to what my husband says, you can never have too many of these. It's not our fault they keep coming out with amazing new colors.
Go-to T-shirt
I don't know when it became so hard to find a good t-shirt that wasn't tight around the midsection but still flattering with a little personality- but when I finally found this on Amazon, I ordered it in 5 colors
These Shoes
I actually bought these for the first time before a work trip. Because I needed a pair of casual after work shoes that were comfy and went with anything. I basically live in these now.
My Secret to The 3 Minute Mom Face
I'm sure almost every Mom out there can relate to not having time for a full face of makeup but still wanting to feel and look "put together". These eye shadow pens have seriously been a came changer. They're actually my go-to even when I do have time to do a full face!
The Best Birthday Present I've Ever Gotten
I have long, thick, wavy hair. This is probably the first step I took to self-care and putting some thought into what products I used on my hair/skin. They're worth it. That's all I can say.
Is It Wrong to Love A Vacuum?
I didn’t think I’d ever be someone who cared this much about a vacuum… but with two boys and dogs, my house gets dirty fast.
This is the only one I’ve used that actually keeps up. It’s cordless, so I can grab it and clean something up with one hand without dragging anything out or plugging anything in.
And it has this green light attachment for carpets and rugs that somehow shows every single strand of hair… which is both horrifying and incredibly satisfying at the same time.
It’s one of those purchases you hesitate on… and then wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
Baby Products
Baby stuff for daysssss. Trust me, I get it. The things I have below made a meaningful difference in taking care of my kids when they were babies.
Movable Foam Mats For Every Occasion
I think I'm up to 3 sets of these? Tile houses are great.. until you have babies learning to walk.
We put them around the crib in case of falls, under the playpen featured above, and by the toys to give a soft play area. The patterns are great, you can move them to any shape- they were the best solution to several problems.
The Play Pen That Saved Me
Neither of my kids did great with the whole getting put down so Mom could do anything thing, but this playpen was big enough it was like a separate play room and less like baby jail.
I LOVED This Baby Seat
This was the only thing that would keep my son occupied long enough for me to cook dinner or do dishes when he was barely sitting. A true life saver!
Kid's Toys
There are so many toys out there! I'll probably always keep adding to this list so you have some winners for each stage.
The Shape Sorter Every Kid Needs
The best thing about this one is that the lid comes off so easy so even my 1 year old can take it apart and put it back together himself.
This Colorful Car Ramp Toy
We had a smaller one of these once but this one with 6 levels and 6 cars keeps my kids entertained forever! It's tall enough they can stand at it but it's perfect to put on the ground and let them play.
Toy Rescue Teams
My older son seems to have one of these in every possible combination. But the plane and ambulance are his favorites. They come with little mini cars inside of them. These go everywhere with us!
A Playmat for Every Car
My boys have a LOT of cars. Like of every size, color, kind, discipline, show etc. And they need somewhere to drive them and let their imaginations go! This particular one actually has quite a bit of cushion.
The Amazon Kids Tablet
Before I lose you.. this offers a lot of games and interactions, not just mindless YouTube scrolling. My older son's favorite is the Paw Patrol game!
Kitchen
Moms' kitchens are so often the heart of the home. Here a few things I love in mine
My First Upgraded Coffee Maker
While I like the daydream about the exquisit coffee maker/espresso/frother all in one that's basically a Starbucks for your counter top. Most of those machines are very expensive- One day there may be on one on this list, but for now, this simple elegant machine with the optional single brew side feels very fancy.