1. DYSON Pet
There is NOTHING with better suction!  Seriously, this baby gets down deeeeeep.  It even has a HEPA filter to purify the exhaust air.  Our house feels sooooo uberly clean – love it! Runs about $400 (you can find it online even cheaper:)

2. FABRIC SHOWER CURTAIN
I absolutely LOVE our fabric shower curtain.  I think I first noticed them in hotels and liked the concept – reuse, reuse, reuse!  It’s so easy to just pop it in the washer and it comes out just as good as new. Got mine at KMart for under $20.

3. VITAMIX
There is a reason the queen of the kitchen, Martha Stewart, endorses this blender – it’s the best blender out there.  Make no mistake, you will LOVE this blender and all it can do. We have smoothies everyday, but my favorite thing is the soup Steven makes with the blender. That’s right, soup! The biggest difference I see in this blender, compared to others, is that is is SO powerful. It can pulverize seeds and if you leave it on long enough, it can heat up your liquid – like when we make soups. Comes with a great 7 year warranty! Another investment to make life easier and happier:) $450, but save about $100 off when you buy the refurbished model (it has the same 7 year warranty!).

4. Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
These can be an unhealthy habit for both your body and your wallet.  BUT if you make it a Mocha Frappucino Light, it’s only 130 calories for a Grande – score!  At about $5 a pop, you make it yourself at home in your vitamix and save a bundle!  My recipe:  1.5 cups ice, 1 cup original almond milk, 1 scoop vanilla custard egg protien (this is sooooooooo much better than whey protein – it does NOT taste like eggs;), 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon coco powder – viola!  A perfect mocha frappucino.  I also like to mix it up sometimes and use coconut milk instead of almond and a throw in a few shavings of coconut.

5. BIRCHBOX
I’ve said it before and I’m gonna say it again – I love Birchbox and you will too. See why HERE.  Makes the perfect xmas gift! $10/month

6. PROJECT 7 PRODUCTS
This is my most recent favorite thing!  These awesome mints caught my eye while in the check out isle.  Check out their site and watch this to see how you can change the world.  It really makes a difference to do something as easy as buying a pack of mints – yummy mints at that!  Just bought the gum today – so awesome:) So be sure to grab some on your run through the check out isle.

7. LINGUAL/CLEAR BRACES
There is no better way to get braces than to go with Dr. Moles and get lingual/clear braces.  It takes some getting used to, but after a couple weeks you forget they are even there!  Everyone else does too!  Some people don’t even know that I have braces – LOVE THAT!

8. TRUFFLE OIL
If you enjoy mushrooms, you know the value of a truffle.  Our friends (Artists Eyes) gave us a bottle of truffle oil and it makes any meal POP with flavor.  Your tastebuds will love you for it.  Fantastic! Find it in your specialty grocer at around $20 a bottle.

9. MR. REBATES
Ok, if you haven’t signed up for this yet, DO IT NOW here!!!!  You get rebates back on all of your online shopping.  Who can argue with that?  I love getting my checks in the mail – and so will you!!!

10. SWIMMING
Since I don’t run in the winter, I had to take up another activity. So I went back to my favorite childhood past-time, swimming. It’s such a great workout and it really helps to lift your spirits during the cold winter solistice. I’m so glad that my friend Carol joined with me too:)  I haven’t worn a sport suit since I was a kid.  I found the best swimmers suit to be by TYR and it’s reversible – BONUS!

Check out my favorite things from year’s past HERE.