5 things

So I decided I was going to start something new for my blog - a favorite things list if you will. I always enjoy hearing what my friends are LOVING - that's how I hear about most cool new things out there! I am not keeping it category specific so things are going to be all over the board. If you are loving something right now - leave a comment! Would love to hear about it!

1. Erin Condren Life Planner: My latest obsession is my life planner - it's just as amazing as I dreamed it would be. For the past five years I toted around a "paper" calendar and it worked for me. I just love to write everything down, heck I even like to cross off days...oh and I like to use my 24-pack of assorted colored sharpie pens to do so. Anyhow, after I stopped working and started toting my calendar around in my diaper bag it really took a toll on it. My new planner is amazing. The laminated cover is perfect for me and I love that it is completely personalized. A quick overview - each month has it's own tab, you have a full month calendar view as well as weekly pages separated  out into morning, afternoon and evening sections. There is also a "to do" list area as well as "goals".  With your calendar you also get free labels, clear zipper pouch, matching gift labels, double-sided folder for loose papers (stamps, receipts ect.), special dates calendar pages and much more awesomeness. If you are a planner and love to write things down I definitely recommend this!

2. Vince Camuto 'Jordy' Booties:  I mentioned before that I was in search of some black booties and I found them!  A friend of mine mentioned she had gotten some so I knew I needed to check them out - glad I did. No worries - I didn't get the EXACT same ones! Not that she would have cared... I love these little guys - and they are super comfortable! Definitely recommend - plus they are on sale!

3. WoodWick Cinnamon Chai Candle: Since we have a fake Christmas tree I was in search of a candle that could get us in the holiday spirit. After smelling a ton of them I finally came across this one....it's the perfect hint of cinnamon without going overboard. Ryan helped me too - he is a great candle sniffer.  If he likes the scent he tries to eat it - so cute!

4. Zella "live-in" leggings: Ladies, these are seriously the best leggings I have ever had...and I have gone through my fair share. They are for working out or wearing out - and I do both. They are great for everyone but as a mother of a 16-month old I think they are fab -  I am constantly on the go and they are comfortable and great quality. They are thick enough so you don't have to worry about them becoming see-through when they are stretched. Also, they don't fade at all when you wash them - big plus for me.  Lastly, they are reversible - one side is a little shimmery-er, which is fun.

5. Xen-Tan self tanner: Surprise surprise...a tanning product. Every fall I start to feel a little pale and even though EVERYONE around me tells me I am crazy - I know I am not. I just like a little color...and there ain't nothing wrong with that.  Since I gave up the tanning bed three years ago I have moved on to lotions. I have probably tried all of the drugstore tanners and they just don't seem to work on me. I was happy with a L'oreal one last year, until I took a look at some pictures and realized I was looking a little orange...yikes! Anyhow, I found this tanner and while it is a lot more expensive than anything I could find at a drugstore I think it's definitely worth it. It's cheaper than spray tanning and lasts longer.