I can only go so long without sharing my favorite things. It’s almost painful for me to hold them inside. So, please allow me some relief, while I share some of my favorite things for summer… which also make great gift ideas for women!
Okay, so first I’m a super whitey AND I don’t want to ruin my skin. So, I’m all over a nice fake tanning lotion. A nice one. Non-orange, non-splotchy, and non-stinky…a tough combo to find. But, I think I found it. I am currently in love with my new fake tanning lotion. It’s called Fake Bake Flawless. After reading the great reviews on Amazon, I had to try it (of course), and I’m pretty darn pleased. It’s a lot cheaper than the Xen Tan that I was using before, which was like $30 bucks, or something. This is about $15, if you get it from Amazon. Anyway, so I love that it’s a spray liquid…not a cream. It can be rubbed around lots quicker and the color is a brown shade. No orange here! I even got compliments on my tan legs…in May. That’s a little unusual for Utah, but I took it. It’s almost June, it could be natural!
Next up, I like an effective, yet light lotion for summer time. I summer time one word?? Just looked it up, yep. Summertime. I am pretty faithful to my trusty Gold Bond Lotion, it’s great for my dry skin. But, now that it’s warming up, I think I’m hooked on Hempz Herbal Moisturizer…it’s soooo nice. Ahhh…makes my skin all silky smooth. Oh, baby. Me like.
Is it weird to say that one of my favorite things for summer is my doormat? I’ve been debating mentioning it all day. But, it’s really true. I’ve bought many doormats in my days and I get so annoyed at how they get all nasty and bunch up when the door opens. And, now that it’s summer, my kids are running in and out all day long. So, when I saw the rave reviews on the Waterhog from Brookstone, I had to try it. Yes. Yes. I love my door mat. It stays completely flat, has a slight scruffiness that’s great for wiping feet, soaks up moisture, and looks fairly attractive (for what it is.) They’re kinda pricey, but I can see this lasting me years and years. There are several colors, styles, and sizes to choose from.
Do your kids go through popsicles like CRAZY?!?! We have a one a day rule, but with 5 of my kids wanting them, plus their neighborhood friends, we could go through a box every couple days. So, these Norpro Silicone Ice Pop Molds are just what I need. I picked up a few packages of them and it takes just five minutes to fill them up with whatever is in the fridge…orange juice, chocolate milk, Crystal Light, lemonade, you name it. The kids think it’s awesome to make their own popsicle concoctions, and I love that they’re reusable. Anyway, great product. Favorite summer item. You can get a four pack for about ten bucks.
Finally, I’m trying to cut way back on sugar. Not completely, but significantly. I’ve been doing pretty good, but sometimes I need just a little something. Something to help me get to my free-day (Sunday.) Have you tried Albanese gummies?? Mmmmm…they’re delicious. I bought this mega-bag of them and everyone that I share them with is like, ‘Where did you get these??’ Oh, yes. They’re good. Soft, chewy, and super flavorful. I like to shake things ups and buy the flower shaped ones or the butterflies, hoping they will be too girly for the men of the house, but no such luck. Anyway…small, flavorful, sweet summer treat.
Oh, guess what? If you’re in need of Father’s Day gift ideas, the super-fun ‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ series starts next week, kicking off with a great giveaway! Should be a fun week. 🙂 See you there!
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Loved your favorite things! I’ve been looking for a good tanning lotion because I just don’t have the time nor do I want to lay out in 90-100+ degree weather. I’m a little past that. Now that I’m getting older, I’m very concerned with keeping my skin looking as young for as long as I can. Great favorite things!!
I’m with you. I’m not a fan of laying out in the hot sun. Why is that fun?? Plus, obviously I want to be nice to my skin. Thanks for the comment, Crystal!
Where do you get the gummies?
Doh! A link would have been nice! Thanks for pointing that out for me. You can find them on Amazon, I’ve inserted the link for you in the post.
Your favorite things posts have always been my favorites! Your favorite things often become my favorite things! Keep them coming!
Oh, good. Phew! Someone likes them. 🙂 I can almost hear crickets chirping around here.
Greta list! Can’t wait to see the husband post coming up!
Typos…grrr. Obviously, that should read, “Great list!” Sigh
Fun list! I’m from southern Utah, and tan legs down here in May is a total possibility. 🙂 Now’s when everyone turns white because it’s too hot to go outside!
That’s funny. You’re right, Southern Utah is a beast in the summer time!
Those gummies are AMAZING! I bought the flower ones on Amazon a few months ago to decorate some “dirt” cupcakes (got some gummy worms from a local store and put the gummy flowers on green toothpicks to decorate my little “dirt garden”).
Anyway…I totally didn’t read the part about it being a FIVE POUND BAG…but no worries; I was giving them out to everyone and they all loved them!
Ha, yes those bags are huge! That’s cute to stick the flowers on the toothpicks.