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Life Props
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items From water bottle to portable coffee mug, purse and keys, we never go out of the house without something in our hand. Then we come home and need more stuff. This is exactly why I do not camp.
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Leaving the House
At Home
Germaphobe Support System
Leaving the House
In-hand and out the door
I've been rockin' one of these since I can't remember when. Two minimum fill-ups a day. It goes to the gym, the garden, the grocery store, and has seen some major international airports. I get a new one every 2-3 years but only when the lid ring brea...
Nalgene – The original water bottle. BPA Free.
I own the titanium frame. They live in my car, and are for driving only. Going strong for 15 years. I have a second pair in the purse; tortoise shell frames.
PolarizedPlus2® Sunglasses | Maui Jim®
I love and own their handmade woven straw rattan tote bag. I use it from spring to early fall - love the open basket design for summer.
L'OCCITANE Tote Bags for Women on Sale up to 90% Off - Poshmark
Allbirds shoes are made from New Zealand sheep wool - super-breathable and comfy. I have a bunion on my left foot, so the wide footbed makes life better. The Tree-Runner is my fave.
Allbirds: Comfortable, Sustainable Shoes & Apparel
I've been wearing PrAna for decades. They use recycled materials in their clothing, and the shorts are stylish and transition effortlessly from shopping and gardening to practicing Yoga. Chef's kiss.
Women's Shorts - prAna
Carhartt is my fall and winter go-to for working in the garden. Almost tougher than me.
Women's Summer Clothing & Accessories - Carhartt
OMG so pretty! I have a white one with a golfball imprint. Coffee must go with me most mornings.
Swig Life: Insulated Tumblers, Travel Mugs, Coolers, and More
Give me a garden, give me Scottish Hebridean and Peak District hikes. Best boot, feet down. Chef's kiss.
Women's Boots - Chelsea Boots, Leather & Suede Boots - Blundstone
My mother Pat bought me my first Samsonite 3-piece set when I turned 15. This was back before some genius thought to put wheels on the bottom of our luggage. I recently invested in a large hard shell, light seafoam green. The cobblestones of the UK w...
Carry-On & Checked Luggage - Samsonite
Seriously warm. Seriously lightweight. I do not bother taking this to Scotland/Ireland/England in the winter - it's too warm. Strictly for the arctic countries of Canada and Southern (US) Canada. Period. Alright, Alaska, too. Done.
Shop KÜHL Women's Outerwear
Forever and a day - PrAna swimwear. I've been swimming for 30+ years, and using their suits for at least the last 20. Durable for a yearlong season of twice-a-week lap swims if you don't use that spin-dry machine! It really isn't good for swimwear. D...
Women's Swimwear| Swim Tops & Bottoms - prAna
It's hot where I live in the summer, and a cooler is the way to go if you are a beverage-girl like me with iced coffee, water, kombucha, protein drink et al. Don't forget the turkey sandwich and yogurt parfait! This Yeti cooler keeps is all COLD even...
Hard Coolers: Durable, Long Lasting Ice Chests
At Home
Besides a meal or my laptop, these items are near at hand - or they will be soon.
I bought the little red one with the handle during Covid, and it's been around the world with me. I can always find it (red!). Still going strong and rarely needs a charge.
Bluetooth Speakers - Buy Authentic Products at the Official JBL Shop
Oh, oh, oh, these are the softest, comfiest sheets out there. Worth the spend. Invest in your sleep. Chef's kiss. (I have them in pink).
Sheets for Every Bed | Soft & Durable - Brooklinen
Soft, soft, soft towels. Throw in a washcloth while you're at it. Worth the investment. Chef's kiss.
Towels for All Your Needs | Upgrade Your Bath Towels - Brooklinen
This living juice-aide is so precious. My favorite refresher in the summer after returning from the heat via the garden, the gym, the whatever. The Blue-Spirulina SuperAde is so refreshing. Glass bottle. Superb company.
Organic Living Beverages® from Sol-ti® | San Diego, CA, USA
I love this kettle! Talk about fast. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is make my coffee. I prefer the pour-over method, and this is superb. Period. Chef's kiss. (Thanks Margret!)
Adjustable Temperature Pour-Over Kettle - OXO
OK. I know. Home? What are you doing with golf balls at home? I really should put these in the yoga prop section because my students and I use them before class, but I use them to write. Yep - I play footsie with them at my desk. Foot massage! A tenn...
Women's Golf Balls - Callaway Golf
Just a big OMG and chef's kiss. The best. The end. If you are in the US, it will take almost two weeks to ship to you from the UK, but it's worth it. I'm especially digging the Fresh Pistachio scent.
Tallow + Ash: Best Smelling Planet-Friendly Laundry Detergents
We are a Japanese household - we value clean air, clean floors (no shoes allowed in the house), and opening windows when it's not 90 degrees F or below zero. (Ah, Nebraska). A LeVoit purifier is always on in every room, and travels with me wherever I...
Find Your Ideal Air Purifier for Home: Clear Air Solutions - Levoit
Germaphobe Support System
Before Covid, I was a lot like Monica from the sitcom Friends. Now, I'm a full-on germaphobe. Not Howie Mandel-level, but certainly on the spectrum.
I bought two of these in 2021 after researching online and noting that Good Housekeeping ranked them number one that year. They are still going strong.
Nuwave OxyPure: Best Air Purifier for Home & Office | Portable, Smart
I keep a box in the car and wear them for 1) pumping gas and 2) spraywashing the car. Think about it.
MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Medium
I swear by this virus-blocking nasal spray. I've been using it daily since discovering it in 2022. It goes with me in my purse, and I spray it just before going into the grocery store, gym, library, airport, airplane, doctor's office, dental office, ...
Covixyl Nasal Spray
I use this in the UK because Covixyl doesn't distribute there.
BHM NoriZite Nasal Spray - Long-Lasting Barrier
Unlike the bleach-infused wipes, these are non-toxic. I live with two men, so I do a daily wipe down of all handes, knobs, lightswitches and remotes in the house.
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes, Lemongrass Citrus, 70 Count