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Current Favorites: Products I actually recommend
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items Welcome to my current favorites! These are the products I've genuinely purchased, used, and would happily recommend to friends. You'll find everything from books that kept me up way too late, makeup that finally works for my neutral olive skin, toddl...
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My favorite Rav4 accessories
Books worth reading
Beauty for my neutral olive skin girls
How I manage the chaos of a toddler
Coffee, Soda, and dutch bros dupes
Busy mom essentials
My favorite Rav4 accessories
Items I have bought for my car that make my life a little less chaotic. Organization is not my specialty so these help. Other items in this list will be things I genuinely think are worth the buy
I live in the central valley of California. It can get to 110 degrees. I drive a 2020 Rav4 and there are no air conditioner vents on the roof. I got these because I felt terrible putting my rear facing toddler in the car in the late afternoon. Since ...
Car Window Shades | Snap Shades Official Store
Hear me out. It's so hot here during summer and my nearest costco is about 15-20 min away depending on traffic. I like to have this in my trunk for when I go to costco and get ice cream or other frozen foods. It's also convenient if I need to go to m...
Igloo®
Apparently my sister and I had the same idea with this tote. We use it in our trunks to store items that need to stay in the car. I am debating on getting another for my back seat for my toddlers “car toys”
Stand-Up Collapsable Grocery Tote
Books worth reading
If you love cozy reads, romance, and a little bit of the super natural these are books I've deemed 4-5 star reads
Hands down my favorite read of 2025. A cozy romance with a touch of supernatural
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston, Paperback
If you're looking for a beach read that's full of drama, messy people, and twists, Bad Summer People is a fun one to pick up. Every character is flawed in their own way, and just when you think you've figured someone out, the story takes another turn...
Bad Summer People: A Novel: Rosenblum, Emma
My SIL recommended this book to me, and I'm so glad she did! Lights Out had me laughing out loud from beginning to end. The banter is hilarious, the chemistry is fantastic, and I flew through it. Josh absolutely stole the show for me. He's funny, cha...
Lights Out (Into Darkness, #1) by Navessa Allen
I had always been curious about D&D and finally joined a campaign. (LOVE IT BTW) So I genuinely enjoy books about dungeons and dragons.
Dating and Dragons (Gaming and Romance, #2)
The FMC kind of annoyed me but I genuinely enjoyed this book.
Dungeons and Drama - Boyce, Kristy: Books
This book absolutely wrecked me. Out of all the books I've read over the last few years, this is still the one I think of when someone asks for a book that will make you ugly cry. My best friend recommended it to me because she said it reminded her o...
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
This was one of my book club picks, and when I say I was completely enthralled, I mean it. I couldn't put it down! It's hilarious, action-packed, and unlike anything I've ever read. Princess Donut absolutely steals the show and quickly became one of ...
Dungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinniman
Such a fun and unique way to experience Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Whether you're already a fan of the movie or discovering the story for the first time, this is an entertaining read that's full of the same charm and humor. Definitely a must-read for ...
While We Were Young
Beauty for my neutral olive skin girls
I have been struggling with my makeup for years. Everything pulls too orange or pink. so finding the perfect neutral olive makeup for light to light medium skintone is exactly what i'm looking for in life. If that is you too, then stick around we wil...
Picked this up on a whim in light neutral. was so pleasantly surprised how much i'm loving it!
Light Warm Complexion Crush Full Coverage Concealer - Ulta Beauty
The price tag hurts me but it is sooooooooo worth it. These are my absolute favorite lip liners.
MAC Lip Pencil | Whirl, Nightmoth, Cork, Chestnut & Spice Lip Liners
One of my favorite makeup products for an effortless, everyday look. If you're light to light-medium with a neutral olive complexion, the shade Fox complements the skin beautifully by adding a natural, healthy flush without looking too pink or too or...
Flush Balm Cream Blush
I recently picked this lip liner stain up in the shade Send Nudes and I’ve been loving it paired with EADEM gloss in Fig Sauce. The combo gives me such a pretty, natural looking lip with just enough definition without looking overdone. It’s quickly b...
Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain | NYX Professional Makeup
I found this mascara on TikTok and thought to myself, “What the heck? I’ve spent more on other mascaras that sucked.” When I tell you that I fell in love with this mascara almost immediately after applying it, I’m not lying. I have extremely stubborn... I will happily continue to pay $20 for it. 100% worth it.
SARELLY Long Cow Lashes Mascara, Black
MAC Paramount is my favorite for the colder months. I love that I can wear it BOLD or dab it on my lips and blot it to make it more wearable for everyday use. Add a brown lip liner, and it’s just chef’s kiss. It’s my absolute favorite lippie!
Paramount M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - MAC
One day I couldn't find my foundation or skin tint and saw my bare with me concealer in the shade beige. I was like wht the heck, I will give it a try. on simple make up days it is what I have been reaching for. It's light and hydrating but covers my...
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
How I manage the chaos of a toddler
Having small children and keeping them entertained while also learning or encouraging imagination is hard. Here are some items I genuinely love for my toddler.
If you have a small child I highly recommend little people. My daughter now has a collection and loves carrying them around in her backpack or purse.
Fisher Price Little People Toys & Playsets | Mattel
My toddler loves her shopping cart. All day long I hear her running up and down the hall with it. She will take it outside and when we pick vegetables from the garden or fruit from the trees she takes her cart and fills it up.
Bluey, Shopping Cart, 19.3" Tall, Toddlers, Includes 8 Colorful Goods
We love canticos! I love that my daughter is learning all of these nursery rhymes in English and Spanish. When she wants to listen she will yell canticos or say her version of the song like Cucu (Cantaba la rana)
30 Bilingual Nursery Rhymes to Learn & Sing | 1 hour
If you child loves music and you are trying to limit screen time this is a perfect product for you. You can find Tonies at target or walmart or amazon. If you are looking for spanish Tonies look on the Tonie website. My favorite thing is you can buy ...
tonies® - Audio Player for Kids | Fun Screen Free Toys
I have the mini player. Its perfect for on the go and road trips. I took it with us on a long road trip down to Long beach for a day to visit family then to Phoenix to visit other family. It held a great charge during that time and I loved that all I...
Yoto Player - The Screen-Free Audio Platform for Children
Both my toddler and i love these stuffed animals. She got one for her birthday last year and some days if I'm feeling a little stressed I like to put it on my lap and pet it lol. If she sees me she will come and take it back and carry it around the h...
Weighted Stuffed Animals
The best part of these PJ's are that they are so incredibly stretchy. My toddler is going to be 3 and the 18-24 month still fits her. Another thing I love is that they have matching pajamas for the entire family even the dog. They are a little pricey...
Little Sleepies
These are my favorite. Because they don't leave color on things that arent the paper I am able to leave my daughter on her own without worrying she will be coloring all over my floor or walls
Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring and Creativity
We are big PBS and PBS Kids fans in this house. Every night before bed my toddler and I will read a book and then we watch a movie or watch PBS Kids. Our favorite is Daniel Tiger he is teaching her so many lessons.
PBS KIDS
I loved our Mommy and Me classes when we went. Eventually we will be taking her back to have real swim lessons and it makes me so relieved to know that there is a place near enough to take her to her lessons that is year round. The teachers are so wo...
Aquatic Dreams, Inc
Portable DVD players! My daughter just turned 3, and I’m in no rush to get her a tablet. When we go on trips, we bring her portable DVD player along with her favorite movies and shows, and she’s a happy camper! It's also great in the hotel room if th...
Portable DVD Players (28)
Bluey is one of our favorite shows to watch. i recently found season 1-3 on amazon and picked them up. not only are they great for on the go with a portable dvd player but when the internet goes out and you're stuck without it for several hours dvds ...
Bluey: Seasons 1-3 (DVD)
Coffee, Soda, and dutch bros dupes
If you love fun drinks then this is the place for you
I know many people do not like the vertuo machines but I enjoy mine. I like that it is compact and gets the job done on mornings I don't want to use the espresso machine.
Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe Titan - Vertuo Coffee Machine - Nespresso USA
If you have limited counter space and very simple espresso needs, this is the machine for you.
Bambino - Compact Espresso Machine
I've been on a coffee journey for a few years now. I've tried multipe premade cold foams and this is the one I keep coming back to. Simple and delicious
Vanilla Flavored Cold Foam Creamer
If you love the taste of espresso like I do get this pod! I like a variety of nespresso pods but when I order this is the pod I buy multiple of.
Double Espresso Scuro Vertuo: Dark Coffee Pods - Nespresso US
Since discovering this product last year I have ordered it 4x. My best friend was in town recently and this is what I would put in her coffee. She loved it so much that when she left to the airport at 4pm she asked me to make another. I will be placi...
Cookie Butter Powder | Delicious Powdered Creamer for Coffee & Tea
This was a random impulse purchase that has worked out for me. I add it to my espresso along with the coffee bean and tea leaf cookie butter powder and it has made my coffee so much better.
Lotus Biscoff Spread Topping - Europe
I am OBSESSED with dutch bros palm beach rebels. I went to my local US Foods Chef Store and picked it up for $7. 1 rebel at dutch is around $7 not including tip. So when I can I make it at home.
Peach Syrup
I am OBSESSED with dutch bros palm beach rebels. I went to my local US Foods Chef Store and picked it up for $7. 1 rebel at dutch is around $7 not including tip. So when I can I make it at home.
Pomegranate Syrup
If you go into Starbucks and buy a liter of vanilla syrup it comes out to about $20. That’s the price of 3.5 tall vanilla lattes at Starbucks. If you ask me this is the better option. I make my latte at home how I want and I love it.
Starbucks Vanilla Syrup (1-L.)
This is the syrup that I love and want Trader Joes to make permanent so I no longer buy the starbucks vanilla lol
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Syrup
We don't trust our tap water enough to hook our fridge up to the water line, but our family loves ice. Buying bags of ice every few days got expensive fast, and with several people constantly filling cups, silicone ice molds just couldn't keep up. Th...
Nugget Ice Makers | Portable & Countertop Pebble Ice
I was super skeptical about this because I’ve hated every other creamer I’ve tried. I was pleasantly surprised when I added a splash of this to my iced coffee and actually enjoyed it as much as I did! Definitely a pleasant surprise.
Dairy Coffee Creamer | Cookie Butter
Busy mom essentials
essentials for a regular mom of small children
This particular Owala is my favorite because it fits in my cup holder unlike my larger tumblers. Another reason I love it is because my toddler is able to open it take a drink then close it when she is done. i also love that i can put it in my purse ...
Owala®
I really wanted to buy myself a baggu but was wondering if the price was worth it. One day I was walking through Uniqlo and came across this bag. It was around $20-25, so I thought what the heck. I do not regret this bag at all. I love it and even th...
Shop Women's Bags | UNIQLO US
I have been using this consistently for a year and I can truly say that it is 100% worth the money!! I've tried others like the vacation and sun bum lip balms and they taste so bad!! this lip balm does not have that SPF taste which is a major win in ...
Sunscreen Lip Balm - Lip Visor Sunscreen SPF 30
I picked this up because I needed a smaller stroller for a weekend trip to the Bay area. It is now the stroller I keep in my car full time.
Summer Stroller Lite
If you have small kids, you know the chaos of them "helping" by taking your keys out of your purse and hiding them in the most random places. 😅 My toddler has definitely done it, but to be fair, I'm just as guilty of setting my keys down and immedia...
Tile Mate Tracker | Bluetooth Key Tracker & Finder
After our dog got out one day, I had no idea she was missing until my aunt called to tell me she'd made her way all the way to her house to play with her dogs! Thankfully she was safe, but it definitely gave us a scare. That same day, we put an AirTa...
AirTag
I have a lot of long, thick hair, and while I love wearing it down, there always comes a point where I get too hot or just feel overstimulated and need it off my neck. I keep this French hair pin in my purse for exactly those moments. It lets me thro...
Kitsch French Hair Pins for Women – Elegant & ...
I picked this SPF up completely on a whim and genuinely didn’t expect to like it this much. It’s been 100°+ where I live, and I’ve been wearing it on days when I’m sitting by the pool or outside watching my toddler play on her splash pad. ☀️ Somehow ...
Eucerin Clear Skin Face Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50, 2.5 FL OZ
If you’re always on the go and just need a little concealer to cover a blemish, some redness, or even brighten up your under-eyes, this one is definitely worth considering. Even though it’s a stick concealer, it’s surprisingly creamy and really easy ...
MILK MAKEUP Hydro Grip 12HR Hydrating Gel Stick Concealer
Kitchen essentials for a busy mom
As a busy mom, I love it for easy one pot meals, soups, stews, shredded meats, and beans. I can get everything prepped in the morning, set it to cook, and even if dinner is ready before we get home, the Keep Warm function kicks in so it's still hot w...
Shop Instant Pot & Instant Appliances