more stuff I swear by
kelly | 11 October 2007 - 5:28pm
You can see my last list here.
iCurve laptop stand.
Rob bought me this last year because I was complaining all the time about pain in my shoulders and tension in my upper back. I knew it was from hunching over my laptop at work all day, but I couldn't sit up straight because my laptop was too low. As soon as I started using this stand, I was all better. It elevates the laptop to eye level. This particular model is nice aesthetically, too - clear plastic, clean lines (or, rather, curves), and a simple design. I'm not sure if this one is still being made, but I've seen similar ones out there.
C.O. Bigelow lemon hand wash.
I keep this by the kitchen sink. And I love it so much that I will go out of my way to wash my hands in the kitchen. I'm not kidding. After using the bathroom, I'll go to the kitchen to wash my hands - just so I can smell this soap. (It occurs to me that I should just buy a bottle for every sink in the house.) You can buy it at Bath and Body Works. But beware: You will find yourself constantly sniffing your hands. Which is weird. But, with this soap, totally understandable.
Cat litter deodorizer.
I actually like this for its absorbent ability more than its deodorizing property. A good layer on the bottom of the litter box keeps those wet clumps from sticking to the box. (I really hate scraping those off.)
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer.
I got hooked on this stuff when I asked to borrow some chapstick from Rob's sister. It has all the usual good Burt's Bees stuff - all-natural, not too sticky or waxy, peppermint tingle - but with some sheer color added. This stuff has completely replaced my lipstick because it's less expensive and more moisturizing, but looks just as good. I recently ran out and searched the city upside-down looking for more. No one had my shade! When I finally found it (at Cracker Barrel of all places), I bought four tubes.
Delivery confirmation.
Makes you look smart - omniscient, even. And there is tracking involved. Need I say more?
What stuff do you swear by?
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I use that same cat litter deodorizer, but I never thought to put it in the bottom. I hate scraping out those clumps too! Good tip. :)
My latest thing is John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum. Because I get paranoid that I'm doing permanent damage when I heat style my hair every day, and this stuff really seems to make a difference.
y'all don't line your litterboxes with cat pan liners?! holy canoly, i think i'd vomit a little in my mouth if i had to scrap the pee-pee off of the bottom of the pan each time. eeewww! i use the "extra giant" (not pictured) because my spoiled cat has the luxury-condo litterbox.
and secondly, my colleague and i were JUST talking about burt's bees today at work...shampoo, hand lotion...and i'd forgotten about it, and then i come here and you remind me...annnnnd i just spent almost eighty bucks on their website. yesyesthanksabunch! ::sigh::
oh, and doreen commented on your last post that the tagline for this week was so appropriate...does that mean you're going to australia or something?! no tellin' with you world travelers!!! :)
I swear by KLOG. It always brightens my day.
I also swear by Vodka.
And Hi RZ
Our Target AND our grocery store carry the Burt's Bees line, which I really like.
I tried that lip shimmer, but you know what I discovered? I put on chapstick way too messily to use it as a substitute for lipstick. I end up getting it smeared all over the skin around my lips too.
I guess I could use a mirror, but I do it at odd times - like while walking somewhere - and shhhhhh! don't tell - while I'm waiting for something to happen in the lab (a big no, no is to put on lip gloss in the lab). ;-)
RzDrms: I was referring to this crazy kangaroo on an Australian racetrack earlier this week:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsBL51yj7ys
http://news.yahoo.com/s/wcvb/20071009/lo_wcvb/14298506
But visiting Australia seems nice, too. Work hasn't taken me there, yet...!
i swear by Spray and wash with oxyclean.
And chocolate. Chocolate is always good.
I have such guilt about doing permanent damage to my hair, Ern. In fact, I often skip styling it because of that. Well okay, maybe it's because I'm lazy, but the damage thing makes for a good excuse. I'll definitely have to try the serum. Thanks!
Rz, I tried the liners once but my cats tore it all up with their claws when they scratched. When I lifted out the liner, litter fell through the holes. Also, I'm glad you asked Doreen what she was talking about with that kangaroo comment....because I also had no clue, and hadn't gotten around to emailing her to ask. :)
Aww, William, you're the best.
Our Target has it, Danielle AND I just noticed Burt's Bees at the new swanky grocery store! But they didn't have the lip shimmer stuff. I don't think I put it on messily, but I'm not sure I've ever really checked. Oh dear.
Smooches to you, doreen. ;)
Ooh, I use the Spray and Wash too, jana! And also the chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
hey - that's my lip stuff. champagne or rhubarb, depending on my mood.
i swear by chocolate. and now that i've found one, i swear by friends who call and say, "i have pie."
Bacon. I swear by bacon. I love that you can see the full slices of bacon through the package and choose the 'good' kind with more bacon and less fat. I love turkey bacon. I just love bacon. Very crispy, any time, any place. Plain, on a sandwich, with eggs, dipped in syrup with pancakes.
Damn, now I NEED some bacon!
I'm going to try the burt's bee's stuff. It looks promising. Being in the North, I need moisturized lips!
I swear by Cetaphil skin cleanser. I have friends who pay big bucks for fancy face products and I still have the best skin (and totally wrinkle free at 38-no crows feet at all!) of everybody. They just cannot believe that it works so well and won't stoop to switching to a drugstore product. It really does wonders! I'm laughing all the way to old age AND the bank.
My shade is cocoa, mrtl. Although I first bought rhubarb, but it did not look hot on me.
I'm with you on the bacon, dawn.
So that's your secret, Kranki! You do have great skin. I will have to check out this Cetaphil for myself.
well, hellooo there william, you cutie-patootie! (it must be the dish-washing detergent you've been using that has me so smitten!) :) long time, no chat!
kalkster, i just got my package in today of my 11 burt's bees' products (three shampoos, three conditioners - i'd been looking for natural ones - two lip shimmers, a deep hair conditioner thingie, a nighttime cream...and a free gift package!). i had no idea the lip shimmers were so small! i got the watermelon and the fig. they're tinnnngly! :) can't wait to try the shampoo and conditioner tomorrow. thanks for the recommendation! :)
i still swear by morningstar, which i think i said on your last list but can't remember. i also love me my fuzzy socks (some examples here)! there's so much more, but i've hogged your comments here long enough. ::hugs::
(by the way, you must tell us about your trip to chicago - don't think i missed that comment!)
Yay, Rz, I hope you like your Burt's Bees! And I also love the fuzzy socks. :)