White Noise
When I sleep, I like to have a fan running for the noise. My husband doesn’t like how it dries out his mouth, so he finally convinced me to look into a white noise machine. Seriously, why didn’t I do this sooner? Spoiler alert: because I’m stubborn. After much research, I settled on the Vanzon White Noise Machine, and it’s perfect. I found just the right sound out of the more than 30 to choose from. The machine is the smallest thing ever and will be so easy to take with me on my next trip. Amazon.com
Jumble Word Game
I love words, so I’m guessing it’s no coincidence that both my career and my free time activity of choice revolve around words. When I have a few minutes of downtime, I love to play Jumble word games. In fact, I keep a copy in my car, one in my bedroom, one in the family room and one in the kitchen so I can pick up and solve a few scrambled word problems any time! PennyDellPuzzles.com
Zum Lip Balm
If your house is like mine, you have a plethora of random lip balms scattered throughout. So when my husband recently gifted me with a couple more, I figured I’d just add them to the collection. Whoa, baby, was I wrong! I fell in love with the Zum Kiss lip balms he brought home. I’ve got wild tangerine and grapefruit, and not only do they smell tropical, but they make your lips super smooth. My girls love them as well! IndigoWild.com
Lessons from Lucy
I am a big fan of humorist Dave Barry. My very favorite piece of his is “Bang the Tupperware Drum Slowly.” Stop now, Google it and enjoy. One of his most recent books, Lessons from Lucy, not only features that Dave Barry wit and humor I love, but also includes touching stories and life lessons he’s learned from his dog, Lucy. It’s an easy read, a touching read, and contains such simple lessons we all need to be reminded of. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy today. DaveBarry.com
Ticonderoga Pencils
I love office supplies, specifically writing instruments. I like the feel of certain brands, the way they write and how the lead or ink shows up on paper. Yes, I am a nerd. Years ago I received the absolutely best pencils as a gift. Although I haven’t found those exact pencils since, I have found the Ticonderoga black pencils (not yellow) are pretty awesome. In fact, I hide them in my office so that they don’t mysteriously walk away. If you like to write with a pencil, give them a whirl!
https://www.amazon.com/Ticonderoga-Wood-Cased-Graphite-Pencils-13926/dp/B004X4KRPM