So on the plane ride home from the AMAZING and RELAXING and REFRESHING weekend, I was thinking randomly of how much I love certain things. So this post will be a tribute to some inventions/products that I have tested and approved and would like to kiss the inventor of. These are in no particular order:1. Bobby pins. Yeah random I know, but if you are a girl, you will understand. Bobby pins are a girls best friend. They are small, fit in your pocket, but have strength to hold up just about any up-do you could think possible AND are gentle on your hair. Oh yes, and they are very cheap. Dear Bobby Pinsworth-much appreciated. Glad your wife needed to hold that stray hair back.
2. Nalgene bottles. Nalgene bottles are the reason I love water today and the reason I drink so much water. Aside from this fact, the indestructibility (I'm sure that's not a word) of them is AMAZING. AMAZING. So the Nalgene company says that if your Nalgene breaks, they will replace it, for free, no questions asked. Well, I took it upon myself to see how strong they are. RIGHT after purchasing one, I jammed the Nalgene right up under my back tire (of a Jeep) and proceeded to back over the Nalgene. AND it didn't break. A few scratches from the gravel, but no breakage. AMAZING. Mr. Nalgene maker-you are a genious. Thank you Nalg Nunc. International. See, the 90s DID contribute some useful things to society!
3. Glitter. Glitter just makes everything better. Ok, maybe not everything, but a lot of things. Kids projects, nail polish, lotion, shoes, ugly Christmas sweaters, make-up, etc. etc. etc. Not feeling so hot about your art project, throw some glitter on it! TOMS the shoemaker has recently made me happy and a bit envious of their sweet new GLITTERY TOMS.
4. Discount clothing/home goods stores such as Ross, Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Maxx, etc. WHO doesn't love a good deal? WHY pay $50 for something, when you can get it for $5? It's the thrill of the good find/deal that keeps me going at these stores. YES, they have lots of random things, YES, it takes some patience, but YES, you are often rewarded with a great AND cheap find!
5. Frozen yogurt places. SO good. SO good. What a brilliant idea to have self-serve frozen yogurt in a variety of delicious flavors PLUS topping bars. This is completely besides the point, but these businesses are making a killing because they charge by the weight & people are ridiculous in how much they load up in their bowls-PLUS the ingredients are so straightforward and simple.
6. Coupon books-especially the Entertainment Books-do people not realize how much they save with these? You buy one for about $25 and if you use 3-4 coupons, you've already made your money back! You seriously pay usually about HALF of what you would've normally paid at most places. . .why would you not use a coupon?
7. E-Readers. I am by no means someone who cares to have the newests and coolest electronic, but E-Readers are so cool. I love mine and have read so much more since I got one that I have for a long time. It's light, easy to bring with you, and books are very affordable.
8. Skype-I got to talk to my best friend who I haven't seen in OVER a year tonight on Skype. It was SO good and so nice to feel like we were in the same room just having a conversation. We even vowed to start Skyping monthly which I'm so excited about because although we love each other dearly, we just haven't made regular time to keep up with each other's lifes and what a cool way to do it. I got to talk with her, see her baby girl, and talk with her husband, one of my best guy friends. WHY have I never thought before to Skype with my sweet college friends that I miss so much? Thank you Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis. You've connected friends and family in a very cool way!
9. Cookbooks. I absolutely love cooking and baking and love even looking at new recipes. Cookbooks whether hard copy, recipe cards, or online-I just love. I love old family recipes. I love my Mom's recipes. I love trying out new things and finding new favorites. I love the community that comes with sharing recipes. I know that may sound ridiculous to some, but for those who love cooking, it's a huge compliment when someone asks you for your recipe because they loved something you made. If I could make a living out of trying out new recipes and cooking for people, I'd be a pretty happy woman. I love the creativity that comes with cooking/baking and love making something that people will enjoy.
AND for my last tribute, although if I thought longer, I'm sure I could think of many more. . .
10. Cream cheese. Yes, random I know, but if you like to cook/bake, you will understand. Cream cheese makes every recipe better. It makes delicious homemade frosting, dips, oreo truffles, spreads, creamy soups, cucumber sandwiches, etc. If I were to list my top 10 favorite recipes, probably 8 out of 10 would have cream cheese as an ingredient. So, thank you Cream Cheese inventor William Lawrence, your accident has been making tastebuds happy since 1872.
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