Posts from the ‘Things I Love’ Category

Things I Love: Winter 2014

Can you believe that it is officially winter!  The time is flying by!   Shown below are a few things that I am loving!

1. Baby Powder – I love using Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder on Victory.  In between monthly baths, we use baby powder to keep Victory looking and smelling fresh.  I try and brush Victory’s fur out each day and then I add a bit of baby powder to her fur coat, which soaks up any oils and keeps her smelling fresh.  The baby powder is great for behind the ears, where long-haired dogs tend to get greasy!

2. Diaper Genie – Since moving to our new neighborhood, there are not any pet waste receptacles.  (We hope that this will change!)  As such, we had to find a way to dispose of little Victory’s poops!  As such, we bought a Diaper Genie and put it in the garage.   So far it is working and keeping any foul odors at bay!  If you need a way to dispose of your pet’s waste, this is a good option.  However, we shall see how this holds up in the warm summer months!  Thankfully, Doug takes care of the full Diaper Genie bags!

3. Make Your Creative Dreams Real – I am currently reading this book per the recommendation of a friend.  It is a really good book for creatives!  This book is very helpful for procrastinators and perfectionists — and give practical advice on following your dreams and calling.  This is a must read!

4. Crock Pot – Since it has gotten colder, Doug has been using our Crock Pot to make us some yummy dinners!  The Crock Pot has come in really handy and there are endless recipes to try and experiment with!

5. Snoozies – I have been wearing my Snoozie slippers since it has become more cold!  I even bought a few pairs for Doug!  They are very comfortable and I can wash them easily in the washer!  If you are in need of slippers these are great — there is even traction at the bottom of the slippers so you won’t slip on your hardwood floors!

6. Peppermint Shake from Chick-Fil-A – We do not normally eat too often at Chick-Fil-A, but we love the ice cream from Chick-Fil-A!  Doug usually gets a large vanilla ice cream cup, which he shared with Biscuit and he now shares with little Victory!  I especially love this time of year because I can get the peppermint shake, my all time favorite shake!

7. Noosa Yogurt – I recently discovered Noosa Yogurt at Wegmans.  It is a rich Greek yogurt that comes in a variety of flavors.  I love yogurt, so I am always venturing out and trying new types — brands and flavors of yogurt!

8. Hot Chocolate – Since it has gotten colder, I am enjoying hot chocolate!  A cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows warms me up after we get home from a long walk outside with Victory!

Things I Love: Fall 2013

Can you believe that it is officially fall already!  The summer seemed to zoom right by!  I am happy it is fall because fall is my favorite season and time of year!  Shown below are a few things that I am loving!

1. Organix – I love Organix shampoo and conditioner.  I have tried the awapuhi ginger shampoo and conditioner and it works really well!  I picked this up at the store on a whim, and it works really well, especially for a non-salon shampoo and conditioner.  My hairdresser commented how good my hair felt!

2. House of Cards – Doug and I recently renewed our Netfix subscription and greatly enjoyed the series, House of Cards!  It was very good and we could not stop watching one episode after another — we were hooked!  Also, portions of this series was filmed in Baltimore!

3. GU Desserts – I recently discovered the GU Desserts at Wegmans.  The chocolate gnanche is decadent– although it has tons of calories!  As a result, I am not going to make a habit of eating these ymmy treats too often!  I look forward to sampling more of the other GU Desserts!  I highly recommend trying these yummy temptations!

4. KRR Scarves – I recently ordered the Kelly Rae Roberts “Have Faith” and “Surrender” scarves.  I really like the messages on these scarves and, perhaps by wearing them, it will create stronger faith and the ability to surrender, which are especially helpful messages when one is pursuing creative endeavors.  Also, I found that I like scarves — a nice accessory to dress up an outfit!

5. Word Stones – I love stones with inspiring words on them.  I recently started to collect them, and I discovered some stones with words at Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit, fair trade company.  This store has really neat items from all over the world.

6. Virgils Orange Cream Soda – This is the best orange cream soda that I have ever had!  I do not drink a lot of soda, but this is a special treat.  I highly recommend trying this soda if you like orange cream soda!

Happy Wednesday!

Things I Love: Summer 2013

There are a few things that I really love, shown below, and I thought I would share them with you for those of you who are interested!  Please stay tuned for future blog posts outlining “things I love!”

1. Etsy — I love looking at Etsy for inspiration.  There are so many talented artists out there doing interesting work.  If you need a little inspiration, take a look at Etsy!

2. Adventura Tank — While we were in Vermont, I picked up this tank top by Adventura.  It is very soft and it is made out of a breathable, organic, eco-friendly, cotton material!  I liked this tank top so much that I bought two more in rose and off-white colors!  This tank is quite versatile as it can be worn casual or for more formal occasions.

3. Lululemon – Wonder Under Crop — Anytime that I am home, I am usually wearing my Lululemon Wonder Under Crop black yoga pants!  I love them so much that I purchased another pair.  They are so comfortable and versatile!  I also have fond memories of taking Biscuit along with his Hound About to the Lululemon stores in Nova Scotia and Harbor East.  Fortunately, Lululemon is very dog friendly!

4. Body Butter — I really love Bath and Body Work’s body butter — the warm vanilla sugar scent.  It is a thick and moisturizing lotion that lasts all day long!  Plus, the scent is wonderful.  I also use the bubble bath and body gel in the warm vanilla sugar scent from Bath and Body Works! Happy Wednesday!

5. The Power of Patience — I just started reading The Power of Patience by M.J. Ryan.  It is a good read with an elaborate analysis and look at patience from multiple perspectives.  (I plan to do a future blog post on this book once I finish it!)

6. Liberté Yogurt (Méditerranée) — I recently picked up this yogurt at the store and I love it!  It is a thicker yogurt made with fresh ingredients made in Canada.  It is delicious and not bitter tasting.  If you like yogurt, you should try this!  Liberté Yogurt also has other lines of yogurt as well that I have not yet sampled!

7. Stoneyfield Organic Nonfat Greek Yogurt — As you can see, I love yogurt and I recently picked up another type of yogurt as I had been in a bit of a rut.  This Greek chocolate yogurt (it comes in a variety of other flavors)  is delicious and I love to toss in organic granola in my yogurt!  This makes a quick and easy breakfast!

Happy Wednesday!