Things I'm Glad That I Put In My Cart Recently

I buy & try a lot of products - kitchen stuff, clothes, health & beauty. I'm sharing 10 items that are worth it and that I'm glad I bought because I also return a lot & am saving you the trouble!

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Things I’ve Bought Recently and are Worth It (in no particular order)

Biotin, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Keratin Pills - Two a day, no big horse pills, and no trying to dissolve collagen powder into your water or coffee (which I’ve never been successful at). Been taking these 2 1/2 months and my nails are doing well, but I notice that my EYELASHES are longer than they’ve ever been in the past two decades. 100% worth it.

Space Saving Walking Pad - I really did not want to get on board with the walking pad trend because I want to walk outside, period. But that’s not always possible due to work or weather which is how this pad came into my life. I had very specific requirements: Must be as small as possible since I have no dedicated place to keep it up, must fold, must be white (I cannot stand bulky black exercise equipment in my home), must be under 50 pounds, must go to at least 4.0mph speed, must be quiet. This delivers on all fronts 100%. I fold it and keep it under my bed when not in use.

Arrae Tribiotic - Best probiotics I’ve ever tried. They say start with 1 a day and work up to two. I never found the need to take 2 a day and so a one month supply actually lasts me two months, making this a great buy for a probiotic that targets gut health, respiratory health, female health, and more. I just feel more on point with these in my life. I started taking them before the holidays and haven’t stopped.

2-in-1 Kitchen Scissors - Coolest little gadget with a built in cutting board that’s great for snipping herbs, cucumbers, green onions, and more. Check out this post for my main kitchen items I use and love.

Bissell Little Green Mini CORDLESS - Makes cleaning up after your pet, kids, or spouse a little more “enjoyable”. I wouldn’t say anyone “loves” to clean stains from their couch, area rugs, or car upholstery but if you must, this is cordless, powerful, and gets the job done.

Patrick Ta Creme Foundation & Finishing Powder Duo - If you’ve got fine lines or wrinkles and it seems that your concealer or foundation just love to sit in them and make you look worse (which isn’t the point of makeup!), you need to try this. The foundation is creamy without being greasy, the texture is perfection and you can apply with your finger, the powder sets it, and it’s all in ONE compact. I’m color Light 3 if that’s helpful for anyone. I’ve thrown away all other base makeup!

Some of my other makeup faves in this post.

Washable Stretch Silk Cami - Very light on the stretch and it’s SILK that you can WASH at home in your washer for a super great price! I throw my black one on all the time as the base to layering other blouses or sweaters over it. And I have a purple one that I wore on vacation. So many colors, sizes, just a total winner of a top!

Rothy’s Almond Slingback - I have the Desert Cat Print (which I wore all winter in San Diego with jeans) and the Off-White Mesh which is my summery purchase. They’re very comfy, they come in extended sizes which I need, and so many colors. Soft, flexible, and WASHABLE! First time buyers, give them your email address for an extra $20 bucks off your order.

Parachute Home Towels - The Bath Sheet in Turkish Cotton is big, roomy, soft, absorbent, feels like a luxury hotel towel. I’ve had mine for years and they stand up to constant washing and dryer drying. If you’re looking for a bundle, with 2 hand towels + 2 bath towels, it’s a great option. Note that the bath sheet is much bigger than the bath towel. Choose accordingly.

Lululemon Set: Flow Y Sports Bra and 6-Inch Align Shorts. I’ll never shut up about these two pieces and own many, many (too many) colors and prints in both the bra and shorts! You know your body type and what your workouts are like but I wear the Flow Y Sports Bra and the 6-Inch Align Shorts for yoga, pilates, running, walking, and hiking. Washes amazing even after hundreds of washes, lasts forever, you get what you pay for. There’s a time and place for Amazon dupes and knockoffs but my workout wear is not that time or place.

See more of my Favorite Workout Gear.