"These are a Few of My Favorite Things."

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In honor of the amazing holiday season that is slipping by us so quickly, I’m going to list out a few of my favorite things! The things that help me keep my head above water, help me stay healthy and save me sacred, sacred time! As a mom, career woman, caregiver, mock nurse to our youngest with many medical complications and the crazy lady in charge of keeping all of this afloat, I need help. I need energy. I needed to find resources to help because, like most every mom, I can not do this alone! 
So, without further ado and in no particular order, here are 10 of my favorite things. My time saving, self caring, mom friendly, favorite things!

  1. WalMart Grocery Pick Up. Seriously guys, this is a GAME CHANGER! If it’s available in your area and you aren’t using it, start. Now. Close this blog and make your grocery order! An easier life is just a few clicks away....
  2. Amazon Subscribe and Save. Truth: I haven’t bought toilet paper from the store in over a year! I get my paper products, trash bags, laundry detergent, several of Case’s necessities and more shipped right to my door on whatever schedule I choose. The best part? When your child has Medicaid, you get a discounted Prime membership! Those guys and gals at Amazon know we need all the help we can get!
  3. A 40 oz or larger water thermal water bottle. I got one at Walmart for about $15 bucks. It helps me track and regulate my water intake. I drink half my weight in ounces of water everyday day. It cuts back on headaches, helps keep me energized and has all kinds of health benefits! So, drink up!
  4. A good journal. My favorite is the Start Today journal by Rachel Hollis but any journal will do! I jot down what I am thankful for, quotes, prayers and dreams. Journaling at the end of each day helps keep the heaviness that sometimes comes with this journey off of my heart and mind. 
  5. A good planner! It took me awhile to find one I love but my favorite is a simple, thin, go anywhere “Planner” by Rae Dunn. The month squares are big and there’s not a lot else in there, which I like. Thin and simple.
  6. My TOMs slippers. Really, these are the BEST slippers! They have a sole and fit nicely in my hospital bag. I've spent countless hours pacing the Children's Hospital halls in these babies and plan to wear them until they fall apart.....
  7. Chapstick and at least 7 tubes of it. I love all chopsticks and usually just go for th cheapest tube. I have one on my desk at work, one in my car, one on my night stand, one in my purse, one in my work bag and....you get the idea. I really hate chapped lips.
  8. Dry shampoo. I uses so much dry shampoo I fear my hair will snap off and fall to the ground one day....My favorite is, Batiste. It is light, has a good scent and hides the fact that I haven't washed my hair in 6ish days super well!
  9. A Ninja Coffee machine! This was an investment of sorts....I got it on sale a few years ago and never looked bak! You can make a whole pot, half pot AND it has a setting for a single cup.
  10. My reminders on my phone! I know...LAME but, I would be lost without my reminder app! I set up a grocery list on there, a todo list and even a menu list for the whole week! If you have an iPhone and aren't taking advantage of your reminders, do so! You will thank me later!!!
Life is so busy! So crazy! So hectic! Take some time for YOU today. Even if it's just five minutes....Live a life you enjoy, one day at a time.


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  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2019 at 5:39 PM

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