My 2015 Product Favorites!

2015 is coming to a close, and while it's definitely been a roller coaster of a year, one thing that I am most thankful for doing this year is getting back at this blog. Sure, there are probably only 4 of you that read these posts so far, but I am honored to even have you 4! I'd also like to say that for this being the 2 month anniversary of this blog, we're not doing too bad! We made it 2 months, ladies and gentlemen! Whoop whoop!

With the end of the year, I wanted to take today to shout out to a couple of my favorite products of 2015. Many of them I have probably talked about over and over again, but trust me when I say they deserve the recognition! I'm thinking about making this a monthly thing at the end of the month, maybe a top 5 products for that month? What do you think? Well, let's start with this one first...

1. Morphe Brushes 35K Palette

After a couple times of good use I fully back and support my first statement about this palette - Amazing! It's my go to... I don't think that I have even touched my other eye shadows since investing in this. It is absolutely worth more than it's being sold for, especially for it containing 35 shadow pots. Morphe, you have a new and happy customer. Keep it up.

2. Epson LabelWorks LW-400 Label Maker

I had been wanting to take the small leap for mankind and buy this label maker for some time now. I could not be happier with this purchase! I took a note out of Jen's book over at iheartorganizing.com and have been pairing this with 1/2" black on clear label tape over my decorative washi tape. Hallelujah, that woman is an organizing genius! I just love it, don't you?!

 

3. The Shark Steamer

This was a little bit of a spree purchase for me when we owned our home - which every single living area was completely tiled. This has also come into amazing use at the new condo, which is complete with hardwood floors! I love the look and simplicity in solid floors.... what I don't love is the shoe marks and dirty fur-baby paw prints that come with it. This thing is amazing for that quick steam mopping we all love to do. As an added extra, if I feel like I need some hardcore cleaning, I add a half of a cup of vinegar to the water solution. Easy peasy!

4. Washi Tape

This makes me the happiest organizing lady ever! I am so glad that I found what everyone has been yammering about for some time. Now every time I pop into Target, I look at there Washi Tape bins to see if there are any new designs I like. These things are only $2.99 a pop and last forever during my label projects!

 

5. G&H Tea Services 1-Pot of Perfect Tea Scoop

I cannot even begin to tell you how much of my precious Teavana tea leaves I have wasted by not knowing how the heck to measure those things for my teapot! It makes me so angry... too light of tea, too dark of tea... blah blah blah. Finally! A one stop shop for those of us that are tea challenged! I use this in conjunction with my Ikea tea infuser. Put one scoop in, pour in the hot water, let the leaves seep, and be a happy tea drinker. It's perfect. No more guessing! If I am working with a rather naturally light tea - like my Strawberry Lemonade leaves - I like to add an additional half a scoop, just to give it the extra punch of flavor!

6. Clarisonic Mia 1 in Lavender

If you caught my recent skin care regime post, you'll remember me saying how much I love my Mia 1. I use her every night in the shower to take off all of the days grit and grime living on my skin. I opted out of the Mia 2 because I didn't feel the need for the 2-speed design, and I must say that I am perfectly content with my Mia 1. I gently glide her across my skin in circular motions, and I love the featured 1 minute timer! I usually use the Mia with 2 intervals, so that I get 2 minutes of clean scrubbing opposed to the normal 1. Take a look at all that gunk!

7. Keurig K500 2.0 Brewing System

Christmas came early a brought me my very own Keurig K500! I have been putting off buying a Keurig for the past few months because of quite a few reasons: it not being an essential purchase, already having a standard Mr. Coffee machine, the kcups being not quite frugal in nature. I more or less kept myself from buying one, even though I really reallyyyyy wanted one. And then I got this beauty as a Christmas gift. Oh what a joyous moment! I have been using this probably 3 times a day... once at 4am for my morning coffee, once after work for a cup of tea, and once at night during unwind time to make the most amazing cider I have ever had. I also received with the Keurig these refillable kcup pods, which are perfect for those of us that like a specific coffee ground and are trying to be eco-friendly! They work perfect with this machine and I got one in both the kcup and carafe sizes!


 

8. Hydroflask 40oz. Water Bottle in Pinkadelic

And I bet you thought you were going to get out of me talking about my Hydroflask in another post, didn't youuuu.... sorry friends, no such luck. With this being a big highlight over these last 2 months of posts, how could I not add it to this favorites list?! It has been life changing, from my gallon water challenge to my every day life and skin goals. It's perfect. And I got mine on sale for almost half the price plus free shipping through Amazon. Score!

9. Iphone 6S in Rose Gold

This one almost didn't make the 2015 cut! I went back and forth about waiting to trade in my precious Galaxy S5, but after a few frustrating months of not being able to send MMS messages and having blank screens, I decided to take the leap. I switched back over to the dark side Apple customers, and am pleasantly happy with my new and improved Iphone 6S! I've had quick charging, easy app maneuvering, beautiful picture quality, and the ease of not having someone on the other side of my phone calls yelling "whatttttttt... I can't hear youuuuuu." My only complaint that I have had so far... Siri and I seem to still be getting to know each other, and I keep telling her no, I am not looking for Harris Sweep, I am trying to get to Terrace Street. We will work on it... but for now, please proceed in calling me "Sexy Mama"

10. Ikea's Byholma Chest

If you are someone that lives in the cold and is constantly getting throw blankets out to cuddle up in, then this chest is for you. If you are someone who has to get up at 4am and needs something to snuggle to give comfort and support, then this chest is for you. If you have extra large couch pillows that are beautiful to look at, but instantly get removed when you go to sit down, then this chest is for you. If you like to throw all the throws in a basket, close the lid, and look like a well organized lady, then yup... you guessed it... this chest is for you. This is my easy-in and easy-out throw blanket and pillow keeper, and I am absolutely in love with the look, use, and simplicity in it. I had a hard time making the purchase, as I've been trying to do frugal updates, but after wanting her for about 2 years I am so glad that I did. One more thing to make life and organizing easier - I'll take it.

11. Acrylic Organizers

So I finally have jumped onboard of the acrylic train... CHOOO CHOOOO! I can't go into too much detail on these just yet, but let's just say that these will be included in some upcoming posts early next year. Say, a January challenge perhaps? Why did I take so long to get on this band wagon?! Now that I have some... I want them all! Stay tuned for a more in-depth look at how I'm using these beauties.

12. Facetune

The best $3 app purchase out there! When I get home from work, it's overcast and getting dark and "optimal photo lightening" has long come and gone. When I wake up to leave for work, its dark as night, mostly because it practically still is night! Good quality photos are a rarity unfortunately, and all of that "best quality photos are taken in natural sunlight" has more or less gone out the window. But I still want to give you readers the best of the best. This app has been my savior the past few weeks! I purchased it on a whim and am soooo happy with it! I am able to change lighting and exposures to get my photos easier to view without looking like I took them on a polaroid. Anyone who takes a lot of photos and wants a quick, mini-photoshop-like editor, this baby is for you.

There you have it folks, this years favorites all in one shiny little bow-tied package! I'd love to know some of your favorite products you've come across recently!