My favorite things (right now)

Every now and then, I like to share some of my favorite things.  I love when other people do this too.  Here are things that I love right now....

~Clean Eating Magazine 

I stumbled upon this little gem last week.  I was in a waiting room and picked it up. They have great articles on healthy eating and awesome recipes too.  This magazine is not about losing weight or cutting any one specific food out of your diet. Instead, it focuses on eating unprocessed foods that are closest to their natural source. The current issue has "15 minute school night" dinner recipes and a healthy Thanksgiving menu. It also has recipes for 30 days of meals and their accompanying shopping lists for the week.  I LOVE it! As soon as I have an actual address, I plan to subscribe. 

~Wedgits are about the coolest toy we have ever had!.  They have won all sorts of awards.  I love them because they are great for all ages.  Kate will sit and play with them for a long period of time and the boys will too. In fact, they fight over who gets to use them.  The label says for ages 3-103 and it is true! They are great for spatial relations, imagination, colors, etc.  They even sell a set that is all PINK!

  

Harry and one of his Wedgit creations.

~Paul Mayer Attitudes ballet flats

Now, I LOVE the look of Tory Burch flats but they are very uncomfortable as they have no support.  I found these adorable Paul Mayer flats here in new city and they are both stylishly chic AND comfortable,  They actually have some support.  I love a bargain and mine were less than the prices I have seen on-line.  They are pricey but I will wear these shoes a lot.  

Freeman Shampoo and Conditioners

In graduate school, I discovered the Freeman shampoos and conditioners.  They were reasonably priced, they smelled good and my hair was healthy and shiny.  Over the years, I could not find this brand in the stores anymore and I moved on.  However, a few weeks ago in CVS, I saw this "Shine Overload."  It is FABULOUS!  Not only is it GREAT ---it is only $3.99!  I use both the shampoo and conditioner. (In looking them up on-line, I read that they have been "gone" for about 5 years.)

Now, Miss Kate has funny hair and she uses this.... Schwarzkopf Bonacure Smooth Control Shampoo and Conditioner.  It is more expensive but for perfect for her hair.  It does last a long time (6 months for us).  Debbie told me about it and we saw improvement in Kate's hair immediately.

~Klean Kanteen

I bought the boys these for school this year and I love them.  The are the only water bottle that does not leach anything at all.  I heard on a radio show that recent studies on Si*gg bottles show that they even leach a little. These are good for the kids, good for the environment (no waste), and easy to clean.  I need to get one for Kate and one for myself now!  I am thinking we need pink!  I bought ours at Wh*ole Foods but you can order them on-line, I think.

(On a side note---but a few people asked---the boys are allowed to drink water throughout the day now.  I met with the principal today regarding some things we needed to know as a new family.  She is taking the snack suggestion under advisement but is concerned that parents will not send healthy snacks.  I volunteered to find a dynamic nutritionist to come give a talk about the benefits of packing healthy lunches and snacks.  We'll see what happens?)

What are your favorite things?