These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Here are some of my favorite things...

ALBA LIP BALM

I hate chapstick. I also hate dry, cracked lips. Alba's lip balm stays on all day and isn't waxy like so many other lip products. Alba's lip balms come in three luscions tropical flavors, and are blended with exotic fruit oils for moisturizaton. In flavors like coconut cream, passion fruit nectar, and pineapple quench, this organic product offers long-lasting protection with nourishing aloe and vitamin E for soft, beautiful lips. ($3.49 at Walgreens)

SILICONE EAR PLUGS

Do you feel left out when all your friends are having fun in the pool, but you are stuck sitting on the side? If you're like me, you love to swim but are unable to due to water getting stuck in your ears causing deafness, and then life just kinda sucks cause you can't hear anything and you're just kinda depressed. A number of companies like Speedo and Mack's have developed silicone ear plugs so that we can all dive in the swimming pool again! These soft, maleable ear plugs fit on the outside of the ear canal so that water doesn't get inside- which could cause peranent hearing damage. ($2.99 at Walgreens)

SNYDERS HONEY MUSTARD AND ONION PRETZELS

These aren't just your grandma's pretzels- these are pretzels with pizzazz! Each bag contains generous chunks of Snyder's sourdough hard pretzels bursting with bold and delicious honey mustard flavor. A scrumptious snack you'll become addicted to! ($2-$3 at Wal-Mart)

SINGSTAR

This game is too fun! With titles like 80s, Pop, Amped, and Rocks- there are songs for everyone! It's Karaoke times 10! It'll judge your technique and tuning- plus there are fun games for parties like Pass The Mic, Duets, and Battle. Great for any get-together or fun night by yourself! ($49.99 for game and 2 mics, or $29.99 for the games only)

BATH AND BODY WORKS' PINK GRAPEFRUIT BRONZING LOTION

If you want to have the appearance of beautifully tan skin without the skin cancer and tanning beds- try this shimmering lotion. It's great for the summer when you want just a little shimmer in your skin and the smell is amazing! The fresh pink grapefruit smell will uplift your spirits. ($9 at Bath and Body Works)

ORIGINS A PERFECT WORLD

In an ideal world, skin would never age before its time. Now Origins has uncovered the key to longer-lasting look of youth, health and vitality - utopia’s own Silver Tip White Tea. It helps banish youth offenders long before they cause visible signs of oxidation, deterioration, dehydration. Boswellia sets up a secure sanctuary against age-accelerating static and stress. Without the need to defend itself, skin’s energies are devoted to improvement. Smoothness is immediate. And lush, tranquil Mimosa, Orange and Bergamot sweep over you like a tropical trade wind. Skin has found its Shangri-la. The subtle smells will invigorate you. ($32.50 for 1 oz.)

ORAL B CROSS ACTION TOOTHBRUSH

You can be confident that you won't find a better manual brush than the Oral-B® CrossAction® Toothbrush. It has been clinically proven to remove more plaque than leading toothbrushes. I use a SoniCare- but don't want to take it with me on trips or carry it in my purse because it is huge and loud. So I bought this toothbrush. You can feel the toothbrush getting deep in between your teeth- like floss. I now use it more than my SoniCare (although I love that too). I think this toothbrush works better than almost any electric toothbrush I've used- and it's a manual. ($3 at Wal-Mart)

BIORE PORE MINIMIZING REFINING EXFOLIATOR

This stuff is wonderful! If you want instantly soft skin and smaller pores this is the answer. Bioré Pore Minimizing Refining Exfoliator is a professional grade microderm cream for exfoliation. Its unique, soothing formula has superfine microcrystals that dramatically yet gently exfoliate the surface of your skin, removing pore-clogging dead skin cells to minimize the appearance of your pores. Infused with skin-refining and calming natural extracts like willowherb and strawberry fruit, this advanced treatment leaves you with a softer, smoother, and more even complexion-instantly. ($12.49 at Wal-Mart). For an even cheaper microderm alternative try using your regular facewash with a facial brush. These are small brushes with extra soft bristles for your face. Available at Wal-Mart for about $1.