Tis the season for Favorite Things

I watched both episodes of Oprah's Favorite Things. It was magical.


Who am I kidding, I watch all of Oprah's new episodes and almost all of them are magical. Except the ones where she has old movie stars I don't know come on for an interview. Snore.


So I've picked out a few things that I've come across and enjoyed lately. Maybe you'll enjoy too.

This Soap

Charlie's Soap. Holy crap, a pregnant woman's laundry dreams come true. For 3 months I gagged over the smell of my freshly laundered clothes. We used a green laundry detergent that previously had smelled clean and nice to me...and now, ugh. Gross.
But Charlies's Soap has absolutely no. smell. whatsoever. And believe me, with this pregnant nose I would be able to tell you if it did. And it works beautifully in cleaning our clothes. My friend Cassie told me about it and then I found out that lots of my friends use and love it.
I have joined the club.
Did I mention it's safe, non-toxic and biodegradable? It is.
You can buy it on Amazon or if you are in Columbus you can get it here or here.

This Book.

Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. The disclaimer here is that I have just started to read it. BUT - it is blowing my mind and lining up with some thoughts I already had about children and parenting. If you decide to read it let me know, I'd love to have someone to chat with about it.

This Place.

A foodie angel named Ashley told me about Market District. It sounded so wonderful I ended up going that day for lunch. It was a magical experience. 


I know, it's Giant Eagle, a grocery store...but the Market District...well, just imagine if Santa and his elves opening up a whimsical, bustling food court. In fact, 
maybe. 
they. 
did. 
There is a beautiful salad bar that is fresh, fresh, fresh. A hot bar, and an array of different made-to-order places to choose from. Like crepes, gourmet waffles, fresh pizza, stir fry. Oh my.

Sad thing is, right now they are only in Columbus and Pennsylvania. But if you live near one, GO! EAT! BUY SOME FUDGE! ENJOY A SAMPLE FROM ONE OF THE ELVES!

These Stamps.

Drew Jones is a teacher as most of you know. Being his wife I have the joy of having him come home, take a little folded note out of his pocket and read me funny things kids said during the day.

I found out about these stamps from my friend Rachael. Even if all you do is go to the website and read them, that is enough. They will make you laugh and warm your heart.

These socks:

They are warm and cozy and say "love me" on them.

Yes, yes and yes. You can get them at the Gap, they are half off in the stores right now.Weeeee!

These vitamins.

Please tell me I'm not the only person who buys vitamins with all the intentions in the world of taking them every day and then after 3 days completely falls off the wagon.

I knew I needed a solution to this problem when we were planning to get pregnant because pregnant people need to take vitamins. SO a month or so before we started trying I looked around the vitamin section at Target and found PRENATAL GUMMY VITAMINS. They contain DHA, folic acid and the right amounts of everything else baby and I need.

AND there are gummy vitamins for peeps that aren't prego too. Men and women. They actually taste good, they aren't all chalky and vitaminy and hard to swallow. It's like eating nutritious candy. Win, win if you ask me.

Also, the prenatal ones aren't really available anywhere but Target that I've found. The regular type seem to more available at different stores though.

So that's my Favorite Things. I've got laundry soap, A parenting book,a grocery store/food court, stamps, socks and vitamins.

What a list, I guess I am officially a grown up.

Have a wonderful weekend and do something festive with someone you love. :)