A Life In Review

Christmas is right around the corner and it’s not too late to add these to your wishlist! These are the products that I loved this year and will either be buying again, or recommending to everyone that I meet. So let’s get to it.

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1. Coop Home Body Pillow (amazon): if you’ve been around a while you know how much I love this brand. This is my third coop home pillow. It had enough stuffing to fill two pillows, I think everyone needs this on their list ASAP.
2. Magnetic Cup Holders (amazon): This sounds silly, but these have given me some sanity back. I felt like water bottles were taking over the house and then a found these and now they have a place. The magnets are strong and at the end of each day the kids put their waters back on the fridge to be refilled. We always know where they are and where they go.
3. Ninja Creami Deluxe (amazon & walmart): I don’t talk about it a lot on this blog, but I’ve been sick for a very long time with a GI issue that won’t go away. A lot of my diet consists of soft foods. This year my husband bought me a Ninja Creami and it has been so fun. I’ve had it for 7 months and I’ve barely touched all the features on it. You will not regret investing in this.
4. Picasso Tile Race Tracks (amazon & walmart): this is my favorite toy purchase of 2025 and I think that everyone needs to buy this for their kiddo. After getting the initial pack last year, we have bought so many add ons this year and another full set to add to our original one.
5. DASH Multimaker (amazon & walmart): I am a huge fan of holiday shaped waffles and my cabinet was full of all the different waffle makers. I found this waffle maker and was so excited because it replaces all of those and you can keep adding new plates.
6. Promptly Journal (amazon): have you ever wanted to create a baby book for your kiddo but it’s too overwhelming? Then this is for you. A journal that gives you written prompts from pregnancy to 18 years old. Like a life long love letter to your kiddo. I love them and can’t wait to keep filling them in.
7. Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones (amazon & walmart): I tell everyone I can that they need these headphones. These might be my top purchase of 2025. I wear them every single day. Best investment. So comfortable and great sound. You will not regret this purchase.
8. Bissell Cordless Vacuum (amazon): I have been trying to convince everyone to get this vacuum because it’s amazing. My car has never been cleaner and it’s also fantastic on my hardwood floors.
9. Pens in Bulk (amazon): these are the best pens ever and I won’t hear a word otherwise. I’m kidding, but as someone with worsening arthritis in her hands, it’s been important to me to find pens that are comfortable enough for me to write with (you may not know this, but I still write hand written letters).
10. CBD (buy it here at a discount): I was on the fence about using CBD for a long time, but this year I took the plunge and I have no regrets. As someone who has had anxiety and depression since my pre-teen years, CBD has been a game changer. A natural mood support that genuinely benefits my life?? I wish I hadn’t taken so long to say yes. This company is one that I trust (they have amazing transparency), and I would love to tell you more about them. I know this is a sensitive topic, but I’ll answer any questions you might have either in the comments here or in DM’s on my social media platforms.

That’s a wrap for shopping in 2025 (okay I’ll probably have a few more orders in before the new year, let’s be honest), but as for my top purchases, I think that it. Let me know what your favorite purchases have been, maybe you can add to my ever growing “saved for later” carts.