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Top 100 of my Favourite Things
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items In honour of making it to 100 lists on my Benable account I wanted to share my top 100 things that I love. This list showcases some Q/A as well for a different take on compiling a top 100 list but all these things are what I immediately think of and ...
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Everyday Joy
Cozy + Homey
Life Hacks I Actually Use
Beauty & Self-Care
Sensory Just Right
Screens That Soothe
Everyday Joy
Things that bring me joy in the moment.
What’s one little thing that makes your morning better?
Spalding Naturally Smoked Bacon - 500g
What do you always have in your purse or pocket? This game was given to my 8 year old and she loves it. There are multiple games similar to bopit in a cube. Momma thought it might be like rubix it is not mobile it is stiff and the squares light up an...
Xinbeiya Rechargeable Game Handheld Cube, 15 Games
What’s your favourite guilty pleasure snack? This is my favourite candy I have actually had boxes of this candy and it not last in my house. It is so yummy and could eat 2-3 a day just myself so addictive.
Goetze's Candy Original Caramel Cow Tales (36 ct.)
What’s your go-to comfort meal?Tacos are life
Taco Bell Crunchy & Soft Taco Cravings Kit, 370 g Box, TB ...
What drink feels like self-care? I love me a good camomile tea
Twinings Pure Camomile Herbal Tea, Pack of 20 Tea Bags
What’s one thing you buy again the second you run out?Perfect for the Days
Maxwell House Original Roast Ground Coffee, 864 g Canister
What’s one thing you buy again the second you run out? We never run out of milk
Sealtest Partly Skimmed 2% Milk, 4 L bag
What’s a small ritual that always lifts your mood? Dancing with the radio and bonus charger
Esky 37000mWh Solar Hand Crank Radio AM/FM
What’s a smell that instantly makes you feel at home? the smell of vanilla brings something special to my home to represent a smell all I can think about is candles and I love me surprises
Cupcake candles with surprise ring or necklace inside!
What’s a song you never skip when it comes on? NF - Is the best clean artist Let you down is 1 of many great songs worth going down the rabbit hole.
Let You Down
Cozy + Homey
This list makes a house a home.
What’s your ideal Sunday afternoon setup? Sunday morning by the kitchen window looking outside into the sunshine with a huge cup of tea with no worries of who can see as we have a one sided window film allowing me to lookout without being seen
Coavas One Way Privacy Window Film 17.5x78.7in
What’s one thing in your home you’d never part with? I could never part with our photos of the family I really want to get around to making albums using a company like this one
All Photo Book Layouts & Designs by Mixbook
What’s one item you’d bring to a cozy cabin getaway? You need a stash for some hidden treats start it out right with a big box of options that wont disappoint
MunchyCravings Premium Candy Variety Box
What’s your go-to item for a rainy day at home? This game is too advanced for my 4 year old but both kids love playing it.
Guess Who? Original Guessing Game, Board Game, Easy to Load Frame, Double-Sided Character Sheet, Ages 6 and up
What object in your home makes you feel most relaxed? I love grabbing my husbands oversized fluffy sweater it has to be zip down tho
Styesk Sweaters for Men Men's Spring And Winter Fashion Casual Slim Knit Cardigan Stand Collar Sweater
What kind of lighting makes your space feel most relaxing? Govee hands down we want all kinds of govee around our house cant get enough
Govee Glide RGBIC 3D Wall Light
What’s your favourite way to wind down after a long day? I scroll tiktok and then hop onto Mistplay to play games and earn gift cards before passing out every night
MISTPLAY: Play to Earn Money - Apps on Google Play
What’s the one corner of your home that always feels like a hug? We call this corner the big birds nest when momma sits she dont get up lol
Big Birds Nest
What’s something in your home that reminds you of someone you love? On the landing my husband (Magestic Designs) made our family portraits
Magestic Designs
What’s a homey tradition or habit that brings you comfort? Our fave tradition is footprints around the tree but we also do this every year and I think these trays are soo adorable I wish I had one
Wood Santa Milk and Cookie Tray/ Personalized Santa Cookie Tray/ Christmas Eve Treat Tray/ Santa Treat Tray/Personalized Santa Plate
Life Hacks I Actually Use
Hacks I find useful
What kitchen item changed your life? We tried 2 other individual blenders and they died. This Kitchen blender is a beast and grinds ice no problem and makes us smoothies year round best blender we have ever owned
Ninja NJ600WMC Professional Blender, 72 oz
What’s your #1 cleaning product you re-buy? So I think this is the best hack because its cheaper then lysol and we used to clean everything with this.
Huggies Simply Clean Baby Wipes, UNSCENTED, 11 Flip Lid Packs, 704 Wipes, 704 Wipes
What app makes your day easier? My favourite app is the Waveapp I have used this for over 5 yrs now for accounting and billing to my clients I can also take funds directly to my account with a fee.
Wave: Small Business Software - Wave Financial
What’s the best small home upgrade you’ve made? One hack we have used is this sparkly pink wall paper for a glitter wall 2x once in my daughters room but we made a space in our room where my makeup table is so I could have a live space.
FunStick Glitter Pink Contact Paper 15.8x240
What’s a product that saves you time every day? I thought maybe a kettle, my phone, laptop but really the one thing that saves me time every day is chat gtp especially in my work services
ChatGPT Plus free for students | ChatGPT
What’s your go-to item for fixing small annoyances around the house? Definitely has to be the Hubby!
HUBBY Definition & Meaning
What’s one thing in your bag or car you always keep just in case? I always have “emergency snacks” my kids love fruit by the foot we always have something incase we are gone too long
Fruit By The Foot by Betty Crocker Gluten Free Variety Pack, 637 g
What’s a product that helped you build a new habit? We got this to make healthy icecream for the family and its created a wonderful habit and its delicious
Ninja NC301C CREAMi Ice Cream Maker 16oz
What’s something that helps you stay organized without trying too hard? We store all the upstairs toys in this and it holds alot of weight and is a sturdy shelf. Easy assembly and can configure the way you want.
16 Cube Storage Shelf, Bookcase with Metal Hammer
What’s your secret weapon for getting out the door faster in the morning? So for us its having a routine and loud voice but having their favourite Nutella is quick and easy so that they get going out the door faster
NUTELLA® Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa for Breakfast ...
Beauty & Self-Care
Beauty products I actually use
What beauty product makes you feel you? So when I go out on a date night I love to make the corner of my inner eye pop and white eyeliner like this is the best!
White Out Hyper Cake Eye Liner - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
What’s one beauty product you always keep in your bag? Everyone needs a good eyeliner for date night this would be my pick
Perversion 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
What’s your lazy-girl skincare essential? If you are a girly who likes wipes to clean your makeup then this is really because its individually wrapped great for the purse soo cute
Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelette Singles - Neutrogena | Ulta Beauty
What’s a bath or shower product that feels luxurious? The golden bubble bars are my favourite I love the shimmer in the water but also the softness of my skin and the control of how much I use allowing for more than one bath
Sunnyside
What’s your favourite scent to wear? So I this is for hubby but we went and did testers one day and I cant get the idea of this smell out of my head
3.4 oz Invictus Platinum Eau de Parfum - Rabanne | Ulta Beauty
What do you put on when you want to feel hot? I love me a good choker My husband purchased this for our 1st year anniversary it is the best gift I have ever received
Una Angelic Tennis necklace, Round cut, White, Rhodium plated
What’s your favorite way to add a little sparkle or glitter to your look? So when I grew up we had a roll on glitter and this looks so amazing ive wanted this a really long time
Infinite Chrome Flakes Multichrome Gel for Eyes & Face
What’s one self-care product you’d splurge on again without hesitation? This beautiful hair pin is so beautiful and I love the celtic elements I would love to own a piece this pretty
Green adventurine hair piece
What’s your favorite hair product for a good hair day with zero effort? This is the best detangler I have ever used in my hair in the last 8 years I associated with a salon and now I just found out I can get it again!
Revlon Equave Volumizing Detangling Conditioner 200ml
What nail color or style makes you feel put-together? This is the upgraded version to the one we have both girls love to do their nails and the stamper makes it easy to get cute stickers on the nail polish its fun for them
Cool Maker, GO GLAM U-nique Nail Salon with Portable Stamper, 5 Design Pods and Dryer, Nail Kit Kids Toys for Ages 8 and up, Cool Maker
Sensory Just Right
Comfort things that get me cozy
What object in your home makes you feel most relaxed? I love heated blankets they are not only great for warmth but lulling me to sleep
EHEYCIGA Electric Heated Blanket Throw
What sound do you find soothing? There is something about going down to a LIVE fire and hearing the sound of it crackle it is soo soothing
🔥 Fireplace Evenings of Calm: Burning Logs, Crackling Sounds, and the Serenity of Pure Relaxation
What mug do you reach for first? I have one similar to this I use it all the time its sooo cute my hubby bought it for me and it is sooo cute
Imperfect - Kawaii Unicorn Mug - Handmade 16 oz Oversized Ceramic Caticorn Mug and Spoon Gift Set
What pillow or cushion do you swear by? This pillow my husband got for me it is my favourite pillow to snuggle and use everyday
KEIBIKE Cute Cartoon Chococat Pillowcase
What’s your favorite candle or diffuser scent? This is my favourite wax warmer I have ever owned a staple in my memories Im not sure what happened to it
Cast Iron Skillet Wax Warmer and Trivet
With the wax melt we used to get a banana bread was I cannot find it but came across this absolute adorable banana bread wax melt id buy in a heart beat
Mini Banana Bread Wax Melt
A toy or object that gives you comfort? This cube morphs in many shapes and the challenge is to get it back into a cube once you know it becomes a feel good toy.
SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning
A place you go to be comfortable? I am known in every situation to go take a bath when something is off. I do love me a good milk bath. There is something so soothing about a nice warm milk bath it's soo lovely
Calgon Ageless Bath Nourishing Milk Bath for Softer Skin, 786 ml
I love a good white cheddar mac and cheese to to comfort me and is great to calm my senses like a go to meal to chiil out
Great Value White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 200 g
I like to knit and crochet I am learning Amigurumi and love how it calms me. We just got this one because it had 6 so wanted to learn and gift to my kids. The box says written and video instructions Im so excited for this one to be my first
Wunila 6Pcs Crochet Kit for Beginners DIY
Screens That Soothe
Things I love to watch
This movie is an all time favourite growing up I love the skating and the drama
Watch The Cutting Edge (1992)
Movies that make me feel impress me this one won my heart as soon as I saw it
Watch The Fox and the Hound (1981)
I loved the original of this movie the jump scares in the theatre and everyone screaming was a great memory
Watch The Strangers (2008)
Favourite end of the world movie plus who cant like Rat.
Watch The Core (2003)
As for movies lately this was really good I cant wait to see the next one
M3gan2.0
Hogwarts is amazing number 3 is the best fight me on it lol
Hogwarts
This is wonderful comedy and was really well done
Watch The Great (2020) TV Serie
A wonderful and thought provoking show I would watch these over and over again
Watch Lie to Me (2009) TV Serie
Vikings is an epic tv show and we are having quite the debate on if GOT comes close to topping it is very hard
Watch Vikings (2013) TV Serie
Charmed is the first collection I ever wanted to own I love everything about the seires
Watch Charmed (1998) TV Serie
Tech toys that excite me
My top tech gadgets
I use this instead of a ring light it has 3 colour modes and is flexible so can move toward me when I need it to
iFalarila Dimmable Floor Lamp with 120 LEDs
I dream about one day creating drone footage perhaps its a pipedream but this is exciting to me
Potensic ATOM 4K GPS Drone, 32 Min, 6KM Range
We have the mars2 printer I love having this in the house to build things that we need or to have fun we used this in our old bath bomb business
ELEGOO Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 7-Inch 9K LCD
Having a Cricut around is such a time saver with kids we love using this machine when we can
Cricut Maker® 4 in Seashell & Digital Content
Im a Playstation girly I love cute games like Astro bot or customize focused games
PS5 Digital Edition – NBA 2K25 Bundle
We have a projector in our basement it was the best tech to buy for the kids and us to enjoy movie nights
[Netflix Licensed] 4K WiFi Bluetooth Projector
I need to upgrade to this but power banks are so useful especially being a social media manager
Power-Bank-Solar-Charger 42800mAh Orange
Govee everything we have pretty lighting in our house I would love this for my live studio it spreads so much light
Govee RGBIC Smart Corner Floor Lamp with Alexa
This is the laptop I currently have been using for 2 years and I run 4 browsers and about 40 tabs on each and is still working i couldn't live without this laptop its what pays the bills
HP 17.3" FHD Laptop, Intel i3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Im excited to own this one day as it tracks your movement absolutely making videos better
OBSBOT Me AI Phone Tripod Mount & Stabilizer
Sentimental Stuff
Awe the things I hold dear
My family is my whole world and I would do anything to help us get ahead
Family
Sookie got her name from Trueblood she is a anxiety dog hides from everything but she is loyal and always everywhere I go
Sookie
Our 2 black familiars (cats) Kovu the one sitting is ancient and the one sleeping is Pickles he is super chunky and only 2 they are both really social and loving pets
Kovu & Pickles
This is my favourite place on earch its an amazing beach and holds sooo many memories for me from my childhood Im so glad I was able to share it with my children
Sauble Beach | Ontario's Top Vacation Destination
This was a work trip but calls to my heart I loved visiting Whitehorse 1of 6 provinces I got to stop at along my travels
Whitehorse is the Best place in Canada I've Visited
We called this our little doll house my parents split when I was 6 and theres alot of core memories here
The Power of Childhood Homes: A Reflection on Memories and Identity
My husband met me on a dating app called Zoosk and we decided to meet at this coffee shop and they even messed up his order of course. But this building was taken by a tornado and is slated to become a strip of stores in a few years
Where my Husband & I first met
Im a daddys girl through and through he passed in 2009 but imprinted a lifetime of memories and I wish that I could have one moment of dreamwalking with him to show him what I have accomplished since he is gone
My Dad - Elgin
We had our wedding reception here as well as my oldest daughters baptism reception this place has a lot of meaning despite having issues with a water glass…
Biagios
I can never forget the birth of my little ones my oldest was at QCH and my youngest was at the Birthing Centre both equally as beautiful
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre · 2260 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 6A8, Canada
Delightful Treats
random snacks I love
Sooo many cookies but by far these are our favourites.
Celebration-Milk-Chocolate-Top-Butter-Caramel-Truffle-Cookies
This is the kit that I used when I first had bubble tea at home except honey dew at the time. I really liked it and fell in love to get loose ingredients
BearTiger ECO™ DIY 12+ Drinks Bubble Tea Kit
I'm a cheapo but this fruit & nut chocolate bar is so good best believe when I have money I get 5 at once and they are gone in 2 days.
Great Value Almond & Raisin Milk Chocolate, 100 g
This is my favourite chocolate bar it is soo sweat I actually have to stop eating it after one bar because throat feels coated and I get a sugar rush.
Cadbury Caramilk, Chocolatey Candy Bars, Multipack, Caramel, 50 g (Pack of 4), 200 g
The crunch on the chocolate makes the oral sensation so addictive I can eat these for hours even the no name ones but these are epic and the OG this is one treat Im glad has transcended the holidays.
Cadbury Mini Eggs, Easter Chocolatey Candy Eggs, Easter Treats, 170 g
This is another treat that broke out of the holidays when I was growing up you could only get this at Christmas time. These are so yummy I can eat 2 boxes to myself in one sitting.
Toffifee® Hazelnut in Caramel with Creamy Nougat And Chocolate Candy, 123g
I actually use nerds as a topping, I love it on icecream and have also used on brownies & Christmas bark before. They are tiny and versatile.
Nerds Rainbow Tiny Tangy Crunchy Candy, 142 g
Hands down Im a rootbeer girly I love this stuff and Barq is the best. Always need some kind of pop on movie night.
Barq’s Root Beer 355mL Cans, 12 Pack, 12 x 355 mL
Hubby loves the zero sugar version! Imma punch kinda girl but will drink the og...what's your fave monster.
MONSTER ZERO SUGAR, MONSTER ZERO SUGAR
These party bags are great for every member of the family and great for school as well.
Frito-Lay-Variety-Packs-Flavour-Mix-Flavoured-Snacks
Food that makes me melt
yummy dinners I wont say no to ever
Give me Tacos and Im drooling the rest of the evening
Welcome to Taco Del Mar - Coastal Mexican Cuisine
you want to apologize or treat me Alfredo is my comfort food
Our Alfredo Sauce Is So Good You'll Never Go Store-Bought Again
I dont think this is on the menu anymore but this is the best desert ive ever had deep fried banana with caramel and chocolate sauce was delish
moxies deep fried banana - Yahoo Canada Image Search Results
I was addicted to nachoes while I was pregnant I love the crisp crunch and dipping in sourcream
The Best Easy Nachos Recipe
This is the recipe my husband uses for Beaver Tails because it doesn't require lots of ingredients. We stretch and fry it ♡
Marcos Beavertails - Bannock
Every year I beg for my mom to make white pretzel bark I love this so much its so sweet and can mix with so many different toppings I think my favourite is nerds ontop.
Pretzel Bark Candy
My Grandmother always made this delicious sugar fudge which was always in the fridge when we visited.
Brown Sugar Fudge
When growing up my mom would make the most amazing Porcupine balls they were delicious and she made them in the crockpot so it was easy to put together while working.
Porcupine Meatballs in Crock Pot! Recipe - Food.com
I went over to my Grandmothers once and asked her to make me a cherry pie and she said only if I sit and eat it all it took me a few hours but I sat and ate it clean.
Homemade Cherry Pie - Love and Lemons
Pumpkin spice loaf with that icing ontop so mouth watering
Your Fresh Market Pumpkin Iced Loaf Cake, 8 slices, 400 g total