These are a few of my Favorite Things
I was listening to a couple of my favorite podcasters talk about overconsumption recently, and how they are trying to be more intentional and reflective around their purchases. When all it takes is a couple of clicks before the thing you saw someone promoting on your feed shows up at your door, it’s easy to lose sight of what it is you really need or want. It got me thinking about some of the things in my life that have really been worth the investment.
So, in this season of consumerism, and with all appropriate irony, here are a few of my favorite things.
Merit Makeup - I’m not a big makeup girl, but I still want to look like a put-together adult even as I don’t always get a full night’s sleep and my skin begins to lose the dewiness of youth. I bought Merit’s Five Minute Morning set a few months ago and have been loving it. I’ve bought a couple of kits from other popular brands in the past and it just didn’t fit my needs in a way that allowed a sustainable habit. I have been loving my Merit kit and using it every day. I like that it truly is a quick 5 minutes or less, it’s not a messy powder, doesn’t require a bunch of tools, and gives me that little bit of a level up that I’m looking for.
Tineco vacuum mop - We recently moved, and our main level is a mix of wood floor and tile. I’ve seen so many people talking about their Tineco vacuum mops and I can now say they live up to the hype. With two small kids and a dog, keeping floors clean is a task. I’ve been using the Tineco as part of my after-dinner routine and it’s been so easy - no filling a mop bucket or getting down on hands and knees to scrub. It’s nice to not feel cringey about the kids crawling around on the floor.
Wearable breastpump - Pumping is the worst. A miracle of modern engineering certainly. And also one of the more unpleasant parts of early motherhood. I wanted to hate it less with my second child and this seemed like the best way. And it has been! You can spend a lot on wearable pumps. I bought a moderately priced but still well reviewed brand and have not regretted it. Having some freedom of mobility around pumping makes a big difference in the hassle factor. Now if we could just fix the problem of having to wash all the parts all the dang time that would be swell.
Lululemon pants - I know they’re expensive, and I’m working hard to overcome my habit of going for the cheap (usually poor quality) options. Every pair of pants or leggings I’ve bought from Lululemon has been worth the money. They have lasted me years, through pregnancy and postpartum while keeping their shape, and I always feel good in them.
Great pillows - It is my opinion that your bed should feel like luxury. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to pillows, but I’ve really enjoyed these fluffy ones from Fern & Willow and they’ve held up well over the past few years.
A nice car - Early this year we bought a 2020 Subaru, easily the newest and nicest vehicle we have ever owned. I love the heated seats, the auto start, the Apple car play, and the fact that I never have to think about when the next maintenance light is going to come on or it’s going to start making a weird noise. The bells and whistles upgrade really does make a difference.
Kindle Paperwhite - I don’t think it’s a secret that I enjoy reading. I typically like to hold a physical book in my hands, but in this season of babies and nap traps, my Kindle has really been putting in the work.
