As a follow up to the other question, I want to know what treasures have you discovered?
Here's mine:
"In Kind" shampoo, moisturizer, and face creme. You can buy it at the grocery store. Smells delicious and does wonderful things for skin and hair. Reasonably priced. (I have no investment in the company.) The bottle is a little oddly-shaped, but don't let that deter you.
Bic pens are the only pens I use... love them!
I have to second the poster who said febreeze. I love it!! Especially when the limited time seasonal ones come out. I'm such a mom that the new febreeze is what gets me excited. :-)
Grandpa's Oatmeal Soap
Poofy Organics Coconut and Lime lotion
Arbonne shampoo and conditioner
Command hooks by 3M
Pumpkin Sauce lattes by this coffee shop in Brookings, South Dakota
House of Tsang peanut sauce
Pyrex glass storage containers (can't get enough of them)
Born shoes
Newbalance Minimus running shoes
BioTech water bottles
Emerald Nuts dark chocolate almonds
Rainbow vaccums
Someone please stop me!!!!! I could go on forever!
I'd like to give a shout out to Nivea cellulite treatment for making my legs look pretty damn good despite the fact that I got cellulite on my thighs for my 26th birthday... A huge thanks to Clean and Clear Advantage Acne spot treatment for quickly getting rid of those pesky zits during 'that time of the month'... My gratitude goes out to Aquafina water for supplying me with the most delicious bottled water (that I don't share with the rest of my family because I'm a water snob)... And a huge, heartfelt thank you to the fine makers of cheap vodka, Aristocrat, for making such a wonderful product that doesn't hurt my wallet or my waistline (as well as the wonderful people who make sugar free Red Bull)... I love and appreciate you all!! THANK YOU!! [takes a bow]...
What a fun question!
I like Biosilk serum to smooth over my freshly-straightened hair, it makes it feel SO soft.
Bordeaux Butt Paste for my kids. Clears a rash every time!
Burt's Bees Baby Shampoo. Smells good and doesn't irritate my newborn or toddler's skin.
Thick N Creamy Mac and Cheese! SOOOO much yummier than the regular kind! :)
-White vinegar (with hot water)- to clean my mexican tile floors.
-Zicam- take at the first sign of getting sick.
-Cetaphil UVA/UVB defense 50 spf- for my chest and neck.. Makes your skin SO soft. A really good dermatologist told me about it and I love it!
Body washes, shampoos, and such - H2O+.
Clothing - Anything I can find made in the US [preferrably with US materials].
CVS brand apricot facial scrub.
Colorsilk hair color.
Coffee must be STRONG so either Starbucks Sumatra or Seattles Best #5.
House cleaners - Method brand.
And with anything else... Whatever I can find at a decent deal or made in the US [when possible].
Yes To Carrots --shampoo and conditioner (for my super sensitive scalp)
Neutrogena--original transparent face bar (for my super sensitive face)
Vaseline--good old vaseline is my must have for a snowmobile trip..lips, hands, etc.
Cetaphil--lotion (only kind I can use)
Cover Girl make up--been using it since I was a young teen, but barely wear any now....light foundation and powder now
Burts Bees, Yes to Carrots or even Chapstick brand--LIP BALM...never without it.
Puffs tissues--just the plain ones. No lotion of junk in them. For my perpetually runny nose. Also, never without them!
My Shark vacuum, Ford vehicles (no government assistance money for them...I was so proud to be lifelong Ford owner), and my Ski Doo snowmobiles! Also my ZUNE mp3 player. And many prescription medications that make my life better! Yup, I said that!
Dyson, Mazda, Tide, Chanel, Neutrogena, Noxema, Advantix, GNC, Apple, Corona, Merit, 8 O'Clock Coffee, Google.....to name a few everyday things!
:)
Bare Essentials make-up TOTALLY changed my life. REALLY!
It almost covers the dog bite on my lip that has bothered me for 35 years.
''dr bronners'' liquid soap......especially tea tree
''braggs'' liquid aminos soy sauce and apple cider vinegar
"gap body" nightgowns and panties
"urban decay" liquid eyeliner
"tofurky"....anything!
"forever 21" brand nail polish and maternity clothes
crocs for kid shoes
"GT organics" kombucha tea
"victorias secret" perfume, body splashes and bra and hip hugger panties.
"beher" paint at home depot
"Nick and nora" nightgowns for kids
"garden of life" multivitamins
"bubbies" saurkraut
"vegenaise" grapeseed oil vegetarian mayo
if i think of more ill add them.....im very loyal to what works
Only one cosmetic comes to mind when I think "love." I've had chapped lips for my whole life, and have found a few lip balms that almost work well enough. But then I discovered Lip Cream by DHC (a Japanese company that I think is primarily online).
No scent, a plus for me because I have chemical sensitivities. Smooth, non-sticky, light shine, stays on well. And it keeps my lips soft. I watch for it to go on sale every year, and buy 10 tubes that last me until the next sale. (And no, I don't own stock in DHC.)
Added, after reading other responses: Our Mac computers (my work entails illustration on computer), our ancient Honda Civic (278,000 miles, running perfectly and still getting 40 mph), and Republic of Tea's 'Tea of Inquiry' (infused with toasted rice scent, so soul-satisfying).
And I love, love, love L.L.Bean's Perfect Fit Pants. They are all they promise to be, and more. My weight fluctuates a bit, and the same size never stops fitting me perfectly. I only wish they offered a wider range of colors. I have one black, one navy, one brown and one grey in the boot-cut style. They're reasonably-priced, and look new forever when laundered inside-out.
Sobe Yumberry Pomegranate.
Viva paper towels.
Aveeno hair products.
St. Ives Apricot Face Scrub.
And Earl Grey tea....Bigelow or Twinings.
Tim Horton's coffee
Purex Color Safe Bleach powder
Hand soap from Bath and Body Works
Cascade dishwasher tablets (no other brand works as well)
Huggies Diapers
409 Carpet Cleaner (works great, smells wonderful)
I use to love simply orange vanilla scented all purpose cleaner. I use to get it at the Christmas Tree shops in MA. I can't find it anywhere in Indiana.
Keurig and the Kona Keurig cups to go with it.
Garnier Nutrisse product line for curly or frizzy hair - Smooth and Sleek.
Tyson 100% natural grilled chicken strips in the frozen food section, great to throw in pastas, salads, tacos, quesadillas, soups etc. Great way to quickly add protein to a dish with no fuss.
Gain laundry soap and fabric softener - smells so freakin' good and clean. I don't want my clothes to smell like fruit or flowers...just clean. And now they have it in dish soap, Mr. Clean, Febreeze, Candles....WOOHOO!
Revlon Mega Hot Rollers - Doesn't curl, just smooths and gives a little flip and SO MUCH faster than straightening.
**ETA - this is actually my fave new find. NYC Lip Gloss in Peach or Apricot something or other. Just enough color to keep me from looking pale, but still shows my natural lip color. Super cheap and at the DG Store.
French Quarter Candles YUM. I got some a year ago as a gift and have been hooked ever since.
Mac Lip glass in viva glamIV
Rosebud salve
Mrs. Meyers all purpose cleaner
AND . . . my husband's shop vac. seriously - as a house full of hardwoods & tile with minimal carpets, I use this after I sweep to get that last bit of dust. LOVE it!
