- Fixer Upper: My aunt, Sandy, turned me onto this show, which airs on HGTV, a while back and I am completely obsessed! The show follows Chip and Joanna Gaines, owners of Magnolia Homes, an interior design and remodeling business in Waco, Texas, as they help people find the right home in need of a little love and then renovate the home finally revealing the completely refurbished and fully decorated project in the end. I love that the show presents the design process from beginning until end complete with triumphs and tribulations along the way but what I really love is that it showcases the dynamic between Chip and Joanna who are both immensely talented and are so stinking cute as a couple that it is almost sickening (and I mean that in a good way). I am also completely obsessed with Joanna’s blog, which showcases a lot of their projects and their life on the farm.
- The Geronimo Stilton Series by Geronimo Stilton: These are fantastic children’s books written by Italian author Elisabetta Dami under the pseudonym “Geronimo Stilton” (she also writes a series under the pseudonym “Thea Stilton” which follows the adventures of Geronimo’s younger sister). The books follow the many adventures of Geronimo, the editor and chief of the Rodent’s Gazette which is the largest and most famous newspaper on Mouse Island, and his many friends and family members. They are a cool hybrid of a chapter book and a comic book which helps keep my boys’ attention. The book are both engaging and wholesome with plenty of adventure and suspense to keep little boys (and girls!) interested in the story. On a side note, they aren’t always the best bedtime stories because the kids get so into them that they don’t fall asleep!
- Noosa Yoghurt: I have been eating this yogurt for years but until recently it was hard to find outside of Whole Foods. Now you can get it everywhere! Noosa Yoghurt is made in Colorado so it already has a leg up on the competition in my book. Then I find out that the company’s founders are Australian which holds a special place in our hearts because after escaping communism in Hungary, David and his parents were given asylum by Australia. Plus they use premium quality (made in CO) ingredients and they taste like a rich, creamy dessert. Seriously what is not to love? I have not found a flavor that I don’t love but my absolute favorite is the coconut. I love to throw in some ground flax seeds and rolled oats for a special breakfast treat. Delish!
- Dr. Jart Premium Beauty Balm: I love, love, love trying new products and I was eager to give this one a go because I am such a fan of the Dr. Jart Black Label. It is seriously neck and neck between the Premium and the Black Label Beauty Balm, but this one may just win out because of the higher SPF (45!!!) and because it leaves my skin looking and feeling dewy all day. This is a total winner and one of my absolute favorites.
- Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger: I had to throw this on here for David. He currently has two pairs, black and brown, and they are obviously his favorite shoes since all the rest seem to be gathering dust in his closet. I’m sure he’ll have more color options sooner rather than later. The Red Wing Heritage line is all made in the USA (in Red Wing, Minnesota) and they are premium quality work boots that are both stylish and functional (not to mention durable). They look great both on the job and when going out with friends.
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