My Favorite Things

So, I thought I should put into writing some of my favorite things.  Here I go in no particular order.

1. Yoga / Pilates -- I hit my year mark on my gym membership and while I started off with step, weights and zumba, I became a consistent attender to the yoga / pilates class.  I've been able to do more and more of the moves and now pay more attention to myself and make sure I"m doing it right.  Alex tried to do a few moves with me and some weren't as easy as they looked.  My next step....running.

2. Arbonne - After child #3, I had a horrible time trying to keep my face from looking like a pubescent teenager.  For about a year, my current skin care was NOT working.  Nothing like being tired and looking in the mirror and not being able to fix those unsightly bumps.  I met a new friend who sold Arbonne and who let me try out their skincare for a few days.  Nobody gives samples of their skincare line so it's really hard to tell what will work.  So, after 2 months, my skin finally cleared up.  My early thirty fine lines have appeared, but my FAVORITE item is the eye corrective cream.  Somehow it just smooths out that area under the eye and gives a more youthful, less I didn't get enough sleep last night look.  P.S. I can sell these products, just FYI

3.  Bare Minerals - refer to #2.  I tried this make up years ago and it just didn't work for me. I couldn't use it a few months ago because of the condition of my skin.Now, however, I was able to buy Bare Minerals on sale and use a coupon (which is really uncommon for Bare Minerals).  And now, it goes on the list as one of my favorite things. Why? It's easy to use, light and looks nice :)

4.  J.Crew - I do hate to admit this.  However, this past holiday season and the one the prior year, I was able to buy $7 jeans and many, many sale/clearance items that have proved to be a staple in my closet. 

5.  Bed, Bath & Beyond - They do returns with no receipt, you can use multiple coupons, they're helpful and friendly

6.  Crocs - A brand I have come to really love.  I buy these for my kids and here's what sets them apart from similar shoes...they don't stink.  They do wear down and get dirty, but they don't stink.  None have fallen apart and my kids wear them religiously.  I recently bought a pair at 1/2 price and I love them. Super comfy and they feel superb!!

7. TV Shows - Justified, The Closer, Men of a Certain Age, Blue Bloods, Leverage, Rizzoli & Isles and White Collar. 

8. Webcam - I love being able to call up my brother or parents and see them whenever I want.

9. Thirty - One - I've only been a consult for 8 months but I did manage to get a recruit.  I'm not ready to give up but I'm still trying to figure how I fit into the whole direct selling thing.  I'm not a natural seller so I'm trying to get there. But, it's been a challenge and a lot of fun getting to know new people. I did have 1 huge party which had party sales of $1500 so that made me super happy!!

10.  My Family - It's a contented feeling knowing that we only have 1 in diapers and 3 incredible, enthusiastic sweet children.  I do love my husband also.  6 years and although we have our struggles, I wouldn't want to struggle with anyone else.

11. Wine.