Heather Jacob

We Xennials are nowhere near retirement, despite having likely worked for 30 years already. So why not improve our environment any way that we can? These products will go a long way toward making work a little more fun and enjoyable.

After months of intense breast cancer treatment, my mind and body were forever changed. I needed to find new ways to feel good, even beautiful and sexy, again. These products have helped me reclaim myself, and I hope they will become kind gifts for yourself or a loved one who is a cancer survivor. "If you're currently in the middle of treatment, check out my other list: https://benable.com/heather2js/how-to-make-chemo-bearable-75

The gothic/alt aesthetics always turn my head. Here are pieces I'd love to have in my closet to have that effect on others. But also these are subtle enough for most situations.

I like classic looks with interesting details that are hallmarks of well made clothes.

As a Taurus, I enjoy getting pampered, not to mention looking and feeling better when I leave. These places in Massachusetts have all given me great experiences and looking like a million bucks.

I wanted to showcase women-owned small businesses that I personally have bought items from again and again. All of these businesses are located in New England.

Not going to lie, if anyone wanted to buy me a gift, it should be from this list. These are high(er) end kitchen toys that will last years and make cooking and baking a more stylish if not easier hobby.

When the cold weather hits, all I want is to wrap myself up and enjoy hot drinks and foods. From comfy clothes and blankets to my favorite hot cocoa, here's how I enjoy my winters.

As a 40something cis woman, I was already having symptoms of perimenopause. Hot flashes, anxiety, weird periods. Now that I have gone through cancer treatment, I am in medical menopause, so keeping the hot flashes and anxiety. This list contains nonmedical products that keep me comfortable.

I love cooking...and eating, let's be honest. I put together some of my favorite ingredients that easily transform a dish into something amazing.

I went through 4 rounds of TC chemo in the summer of 2023. These products and similar helped me feel better during the process. If you need to go through chemo yourself, hopefully these can help you too.

Our household has two fur-babies - a dog and a cat. These products help keep them healthy and happy!

I work in an office all day that is well stocked with snacks. But most of them are truly just sometimes foods. Many of these are what I keep in my desk all the time to eat instead. Enjoy!

I'm admittedly something of a coffee snob, so I'm putting in my favorites from budget to pricey. I'm also putting in some coffee related treats and accessories.

I rarely wear makeup or do much with my hair beyond a ponytail. But that doesn't mean I don't want to look good! Just natural and low-key, right? So with this list, I have my usual standards that keep my skin and hair looking their best without a lot of work, along with some inexpensive but hardworking makeup for when I DO want to look more polished.

I'm a foodie, and I love going out to eat. Here are some of my local favorites near where I live and work.