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15 Things a Midlife Mama Actually Buys — I’m Not Influencing You, I Just Like This Stuff!
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items I’m not exactly a wellness girlie and this isn’t a “get ready with me” list. I’m a midlife mom of two teenagers and this is the actual stuff I reach for — the skincare that calms my skin down, the snacks I hide from my own kids, the sweatpants I stol...
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Skin
Body & Comfort
Beauty & Hair
Little Joys
Out and About
Skin
The stuff that keeps my skin from staging a rebellion. Simple, cheap-ish, and it works.
The serum that is Cheap enough that I don’t feel guilty, but that works well enough that I keep buying it. Love love love!
Clinically proven 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum - The INKEY List
My skin stopped freaking out once I started using this cleanser. Not that my older skin was too bad. A little dry and needed some hydrating. Voila, enter this cleanser! I love it!
BYOMA milky oil cleanser
The second step I use after the cleanser. Love how my skin feels after I use this. I can’t say enough good things. Perfect for my midlife skin ;)
Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner
The moisturizer is the bomb. Only need a tiny amount. I use this after my serum and last step in process! Easy!
Byoma Moisturizing Rich cream
Body & Comfort
The uniform. What I actually wear & use when no one’s watching and I’m just trying to get through the day.
The one indulgent thing in my shower routine and I will not be talked out of it. I get this every year for Christmas and my birthday and I’m always happy! Love this so much!
Snow Fairy - Lush
The hoodie that broke the internet. Overpriced, worth it, never taking it off. No more words needed.
Aritzia Perfect Fit Hoodie
These are technically my daughter’s. She knows. We don’t talk about it. But they are super comfy , super cheap and will quickly become your fave pair ( next to Aritzia).
Anastasia Sweatpants - Brandy Melville U.S
Beauty & Hair
I’ve got a whole shelf of stuff, but if I had to grab two things on my way out the door, it’s these.
The one makeup item I actually reach for without thinking. I have tubes of this everywhere. In my car, gym bag and probably in a coat pocket I’ve forgotten about. Lol
Hot Honeys Plumping Lip Oil – Morphe US
The dry shampoo that I swear by. Always giving me extra days between washes!
Batiste original dry shampoo
I discovered this at my local waxer and instantly fell in love with this line. Get the matching sugar scrub too and you'll never have ingrown hairs again.
Bushbalm
Little Joys
The small treats that do a lot of heavy lifting for my sanity, especially on the days that feel like too much
The prettiest pink drink you’ll ever have. Guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect summer drink too!
Pink Drink: Starbucks Coffee Company
The snack that is so good that I will hide from my kids just so I don’t have to share. You know, that good!
Twigz™ Sour Cream & Onion.
My go to summer drink, Diet Coke of course. And they are a little more expensive in Canada. I LOVE my diet cokes!!
Big Gulp
Out and About
What actually leaves the house with me. No thinking required, just grab and go!
The only reason I drink water at all some days. Got a few of these in different colours. I’ve had the Yeti ones as well but I always go back to these. And you can’t beat the price.
Nalgene – The original water bottle. BPA Free.
One of my most favourite and most worn shoes, especially in the summer. Perfect for evenings at the beach. Easy to pull on and off.
Sanuk Womens Hemp Loafers
Hands down this is my favourite hat to wear. Great for gym mornings or rainy day walks on our west coast. I keep buying the same one over and over again!
Montreal Canadiens Hats & Apparel