The things in life I am most thankful for: family, friends, health, love, pets, podcasts, and all intangibles that make for boring blog posts.
But what about the tangibles? What are ten objects for which I am thankful? Think of this as Oprah’s Favorites, but with less thought put in.
In no particular order…
1. Allbirds shoes: Most comfortable shoes ever.
By the way…I’m not affiliated to Allbirds in any way, but giving you the link here because I’m super nice. Otherwise, you might never have figured it out.
2. Bombas socks: My friend Anne turned me on to these. Their no-show socks are the only ones I’ve ever found that don’t slip. But boy howdy, they’re expensive – well, for socks.
https://bombas.com/collections/womens-no-show-socks
3. Super Sliders: We leave these under trunks, heavy furniture, etc. so we can slide without scratching up the floors.
The link and picture below (and all Amazon links in this post) are affiliate links. If you buy from the link, I might get a penny. I don’t care about the penny, but wanted to figure out how to do these affiliate links.
4. Turbie Twist: Since my hair is now shorter, I don’t use these as much. But they were HUGE for me when my hair was a wee bit longer. Anyhow, it’s like a towel that you twist up, but it has a loop so it stays twisted. Hard to explain, but trust me, it works.
5. Best Sports Bra Ever: So, this is my very favorite ever sports bra — and I’m particular. The thing that makes it work is the second layer. It’s like you put the bra on, then it has a second layer that you pull up and clasp. Hard to explain, but if you need a comfortable bra of steel, this is it.
(I also have a favorite regular bra, if you want to ask me privately…I don’t know why sports bras don’t seem as, well, personal).
6. Luggage Pom-Pom Things: A silly but handy product. They attach to the handle of your luggage with snaps and make it easy to identify your suitcase as it comes ’round the conveyer.
7. Soda Stream: Don’t know why it took us so long to get one. So much easier than lugging bubbly water bottles from the store. And y’know, earth friendly.
8. Fuck Off, I’m Reading Pencil Case: Because it makes me smile every time I look down at it.
9. Reading Light: I like that it has two bendy lights, multiple brightness levels, and a clip big enough to attach to the bed.
10. Copco Coffee Mugs: Nothing special about these, except ours seem to last us forever.
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What are your favorites? Do us a Christmas favor, and include them in the comments?
Barbie says
Ok I love your list… To add to it, this deep sleep pillow spray is the best. https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/this-works-deep-sleep-pillow-spray
It works! 😴
Lucie Frost says
It helps you sleep? Good gosh, I’m getting some now!
Lucie Frost says
Two dollars cheaper on Amazon.
And free shipping!
https://amzn.to/2R5RPUS
Richard Kruegler says
I love these. Especially the sliders. Those are life-changing. Oh, and the Sodastream. So handy.
And the coffee mugs – here’s what’s special. We’ve been a bit conditioned to like coffee in white paper cups that look just like that. And they’re the perfect size for having a goodly bit of coffee but they fit in cup holders. And they don’t leak and they’re not weird. Just a normal sippy slot to drink out of. And they’re lightweight. I could go on and on…
Lucie Frost says
You didn’t mention the bra. You don’t like the bra?
Anne says
These are a few of my favorite things: my fancy mattress, air conditioning, La Croix grapefruit (or HEB equivalent) sparkling water, sunscreen, Bar Method, podcasts, the New York Times puzzles, and Mr. Taylor. << he is not for sale. Looking forward to checking on it the sports bra. Gravity can be rather unkind.
Lucie Frost says
All good things. Especially the AC.
Edith Frost says
Good list! I want you to (also) try the Smartwool Secret Sleuth no-show socks. They have a rubbery bit at the heel so they stay put. And the vamp is lower than on others I’ve tried, so they work with more of my shoes.
Lucie Frost says
I may have to (even though I’m flush with Bombas) just bc they’re called secret sleuth.
Marianne Morehead says
OK so this is a great list…I’m getting the sports bra and the luggage pom-pom things (why doesn’t everyone have these, but if they did, it wouldn’t work…), already have the Bombas socks, fantastic, and the slider things…if I read more I would get the fuck off I’m reading pencil case, but I might get them anyway because they’d remind me of you and thus make me smile:), oh and I have the turbo twist cuz you told me about them earlier but I have so much less hair than you and didn’t really need them but Sam’s girlfriend who has massive hair loves them cuz I gave mine to her!
Lucie Frost says
Glad she could use it!
You’ll love the bra and the pom poms. Promise.
Elizabeth Heise says
I really needed the sock recs–also the one in the comments. Very thorough. THANKS
Lucie Frost says
I still swear by the Bombas. By ye some now.