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All-Time Favorites: The Survival Kit
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items Tested, tried and true products I couldn’t live without.
Sections
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Essentials
Skincare, Haircare, and Hygiene
Food
Apps
Clothing
Technology
Essentials
If you’re shipping me off to a deserted island, these are in my bag.
Water bottles are one of those things that people have preferences about…straw, no straw, tall and skinny, short and stout…
I like a built in straw, with a handle that can fit in my cup holder. Owala made the Freesip Tumbler and it was my dream wate...
FreeSip® Tumbler
I loved them in 8th grade, and I love them now. I’m reaching for these ANY time I just need to throw something on.
Classic Clog
My all time favorite slipper!
Classic Fuzz Scuff
From a 2 week Euro trip, to the every day walks to work, these shoes SAVE my feet!
Women's Time Off Sneaker
My life depends on those. I don’t love wearing socks (unless it’s my Feetures), and sometimes I don’t wanna clunk around in slippers. These are the happiest of mediums and so cozy too.
Women's Gripper Slipper
A blessing to my plantar fasciitis; a hug for your foot.
Plantar Fasciitis No Show Socks | Feetures
This has helped so much with my anxiety. I am on work calls often, and sometimes I just need something to fidget with, and this is the best. I have handled this thing like crazy, and it always goes back to its original shape!
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube Glow Sensory Toy
My all-time favs. So comfortable and do an excellent job of noise cancelling!
Shop QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
Skincare, Haircare, and Hygiene
I couldn’t go a day without incorporating these into my routine.
I think of this as a no-frills cleanser. Smells like nothing, not overly expensive and leaves my skin feeling clean—not stripped. I will always reach for this cleanser.
BYOMA Creamy Jelly Face Cleanser - Unscented - 5.91 fl oz
Not sticky, tacky, or too thick. This gel-cream moisturizer goes on thin but packs a ton of moisture, even in the winter months. It will always be my go-to.
BYOMA Gel Cream Moisturizer - 1.69 fl oz
As a curly girl, gel is a staple, but it’s hard to find one you like that doesn’t weigh down your curls or leave your hair crunchy. This product holds my curls and doesn’t leave a crunchy cast.
Quench'N™ Define Gel
Over the years, I’ve developed bleeding gums, and this is a tried a true method to prevent that. Also the taste is great…I don’t feel like I’m rinsing with straight rubbing alcohol, yet not compromising the lasting effects.
TheraBreath Healthy Gums Mouthwash Antigingivitis - Clean Mint - 33.8 fl oz
My favorite razor!
The Razor Starter Kit
Food
I’ll eat anything, but I only want to ever eat this!
Club sub, in a tub, Mike’s Way, every day. I literally could live off of Jersey Mike’s. This is an obsession.
Jersey Mike's Subs
You see jalapeño cheddar all the time, but as a blue cheese lover, this exceeds that by 10000. I’m not big on bagged popcorn but I could eat bags of this in one sitting. Hard to find, but when you do…stock up!
Jalapeño Blue Cheese Popcorn
These are a must as I’m really bad about getting in protein, as well as just remembering to eat when on the go. Once I started stashing these in my bag, it was a game changer! Easy protein, and yummy snack!
Meat Sticks
The BEST flavor!
White Peach Hydration Multiplier® Sugar-Free
Perfect for rehydration and minimal sugar! A constant grab in our house.
BODYARMOR Lyte Peach Mango Electrolyte Sports Drink, 12 fl oz, 8 Pack Bottles
Apps
This app changed my life. It’s hard to visualize how what you spend today will impact you later on, but there is no guessing with DollarBird. I can input all my reoccurring expenses and know on any given day how much money I’ll have. Or, I decide to ...
Dollarbird
Call me strange, but I love spreadsheets. I use them to plan trips, budget, productivity track, etc. Google Sheets’ UI is just a bit neater to me than Excel, and is easier to use (no hate Excel —you’re the OG).
Google Sheets: Online Spreadsheets & Templates
There is nothing to say other than I wouldn’t even be holding my phone if it weren’t for FindMy…
Find Devices - Apple iCloud
Clothing
There is no pant more comfortable than this. On the pricier side, but the quality is there and the feel can’t be beat. I’ll be living in these postpartum.
Seasoft Mid Rise Straight Pant - Athleta
Another staple in my wardrobe. These pants are great for the hot months, but the cool one in between. Really comfortable but also stylish!
Retreat Linen High Rise Wide Leg Pant | Athleta
These are THE BEST for periods or postpartum. They are so comfortable as a pajama pant!!
Super Leakproof® Dream Boxer Kit
Technology
“Hey Google….Turn off the lights” as I’m passed out in bed is arguably the only way I have a good night sleep.
Google Home
Works with Google, far less expensive than Hue lights, and creates the perfect ambiance!
Smart Color-Changing LED Light Bulbs