my favorite things

We talk alot about detoxing your skin but did you know that you can also detox your body by dry brushing your skin?

Dry brushing stimulates the Lymphatic system which collects and transports waste to the blood. It also invigorates your skin.

A long handle like this one helps to get in those hard-to-reach spots. Dry brushing is best done in the morning before showering but can be done at any time of the day.

Try it. You will love it!

I've searched. And Searched. And Searched to find a laundry soap that has safe ingredients AND works. This one is it and it has a great name ;)

As far as I can tell, these ingredients are pretty good, too. It was founded by a woman with a touching story about what lead her to create a toxic-free laundry soap.

I was actually AMAZED by this product. It got out grimy things stuck in clothes that other "natural" and natural products didn't do. And I have looked for a long time.

I just used this SPORT version for the first few weeks to get the gunk out of my clothes so we could start the regular version below on a level playing field. Now I use it for all the sport clothes a family with 5 sons and a husband go through ;)

It was a tad more money but SOOOOO worth it.

There isn't much of a scent to it which I actually like because all scents that last are synthetic and not good for you.

So enjoy this one and let me know what you think.

This is the little sister (and easier on the pocket book) than the SPORT version. I use this for daily laundering.

Get it. You won't be disappointed.

Have you ever had towels that just, over time smell musty? Like they haven't dried properly?

I have. So, when it came time for new towels for beach and pool, I decided to try something my sister had used for beach towels, a thin, turkish-cotton towel. Don't think fluffy, think thin and they dry SUPER fast which cuts down on time in the dryer which conserves energy...

Although they are not super warm for cooler temps [who is swimming anyways], they are wonderful for summer. My family is loving ours.

So, try turkish towels like these for pool or bath because I used to spend WAY too much time (and energy) drying towels.

There is nothing I don't love about this.

It makes great tasting water no matter if you have well or city or something else (is there?).

It seems like water is getting scarier. It doesn't have to be.

You can store it right on the counter as is. We store it in a closet and use a countertop glass jar with spigot to grab water throughout the day. I pour 2 gallons in as two gallons are emptying into the glass container for dispensing. It works great and the main filter lasts for years. You can get extra filters depending on your water. When we had city water, we got the filters shown in the picture.

Love it!

This is delish with a tiny bit of honey. Amazing for a sore throat, too.

There is nothing more to say.

This is my FAVORITE tea evah!!!

I drink this ALL year round. Is that weird? Who cares? It's so good. This feels like fall but it is just as enjoyable in spring and summer.

I'm a fan of honey in most things but I don't put any in this. It doesn't need it.

I put 2 tea bags in a large mug and most of the time I just leave the bags in there. Sometimes it can get spicy after a while but still. It's so good.

This is my signature beverage at soccer tournaments. I always have a large carafe of hot water, extra mugs, and several tea bags which I give out to other parents. I love that. It's like hospitality on the road.

I'm going to make some right now.

This is my go-to flour for EVERYTHING. Apple Pie, pancakes, waffles, shortbreads like banana bread, EVERYTHING.

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These are fantastic for making granola, cookies, anything. Saves having to use aluminum foil or parchment paper.

I will say, I like the browning of veggies I get with a bare pan rather than this.

If you don't know how much I LOVE instant pots, you must be new.

I use them for so many things to feed my large family. The best part is I don't need to think about dinner in the morning in order for it to be done by dinnertime.

A recipe using raw frozen chicken will be done in about 50 minutes. Isn't that cool?

Plus, it might be on sale right now!!

If you have one, do you love it?

Who remembers the paper version from childhood?

These melamine plates are fantastic for using outside without adding garbage to the landfill.

They are super durable and look adorable. Knife marks hardly show up. Mine still look great. I get a ton of compliments on them.

Salad plates, too.

These are perfect for ice cream outside or little sauce bowls for BBQ.

So, we have a pool which means lots of people come over. Hydration is important when being outside expending energy [anytime really].

I have tried a few kinds like these like the stemless wine glass shape and the 16oz. size. The 16 oz. size was much too big for sips by the pool, the stemless wine glass shape weren't stackable so they were hard to store.

These are the perfect size for little ones and adults alike and they don't crush under pressure. And they will last for nearly EVER.

I'm testing a few ideas for marking cups so people [kids] don't get a new cup each time they want a sip. Stay tuned.

I first purchased these on a family vacation. They work wonderfully for wrapping bread, sandwiches, half a lemon, etc.

They have some cute styles, too.

I love these for storing produce like greens. I get the bag damp and store kale or lettuce in it.

If you plan well enough, bring them along to the grocery store to save on using those plastic produce bags.

Speaking of grocery bags. These look so great for holding produce or extra groceries. In all honesty, I don't have these but have been looking at them for a while.

This is the only coffee maker we own. When plastic is heated up it releases toxins. These have no plastic parts so are very safe and toxin free.

When having a large gathering, I make one batch and place it in a carafe. Then, I pre-grind beans for however many batches you think you will need. I place ground beans in the filter inside a bowl so they are ready to go when I need it. All you would need to do is heat up the water and you are ready for a new batch.

These are the filters for the Chemex coffee maker above.

I use these for sandwich bags when my kids go to work or classes. Saves me a ton of plastic bags!!!

They have some great colors.