When I was getting ready this morning (oh, I even took a shower, oh yes I did), I started thinking about a few of the simple, everyday items that make my mornings a little easier and a little bit more pleasant. These things aren’t necessities by any stretch of the imagination, but they’re helpful. Maybe even a tiny bit comforting.
You know, stuff like Eucerin moisturizer. Because it prevents my skin from cracking and falling off of my face. So in that sense the Eucerin performs a vital role in my skin care regimen.
Or Maxwell House French Roast coffee. Because it’s strong without being bitter. Inexpensive. And delicious, too.
Or my beloved Mentholatum, which costs all of $2, soothes my chapped lips and makes my sinuses snap to attention as soon as I remove the top from the jar. I’ve even used it to minister to some deeply resistant under-eye bags, and it did not disappoint. I heart it deeply.
None of these things are fancy. You can buy them at any drugstore (or, as we say in the South, AT THE WALGREENS). But they’re my early morning support network - I use each of them every single day before I snuggle into my spot on the couch and start what Alex calls “Mama’s quiet time Bible study.” They help me to wake up, feel reasonably presentable, and face the day.
So, internets, what are your everyday favorites? What inexpensive treats make your mornings a little easier? And for the sake of clarity, let’s classify “inexpensive” as less than $10, though I think my Eucerin costs $10.99, so CLEARLY I AM DISQUALIFIED.
Comment away, girls (and guys!). Can’t wait to read about your faves.
Cindy says:
Cherry chapstick and diet mountain dew!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
clay says:
starbucks cafe americana - without a doubt a must have for me!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Lora Lynn says:
Chapstick. Plain coconut oil for my face. And a cup of European drinking chocolate made with hot milk. Mmmmmm.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Mrs. Mordecai says:
Walgreens’ rip-off of Burt’s Bees chapstick. Lovely.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Krista says:
Blistex Herbal Answer chapstick. I carry it in my pocket or purse at all times. I think I have about 3 lying about in various places in my house where I know to find them (for those times when I don’t have pocket or purse handy).
March 27th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Tonya says:
I like Neutrogena body oil…..!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Mandy aka Domestic Diva says:
Aveeno, a shower, and a starbucks Tall Iced Nonfat Honey Latte with double shot of espresso!! I feel so special to drive up to the window and say I want a “double tall iced nonfat honey latte’!!” I always wanted to do that!!! What can I say I’m easily excited!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Jamie says:
Sugar free French Vanilla coffee creamer…tinted moisturizer…and bacon, specifically the microwave bacon, especially on those ultra busy days when I’m rushing around. It’s crispy just the way I love it!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Becky (FrumpMama) says:
Cosmetic sponges.
Disposable dental floss picks.
Burts Bee’s lip balm.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Megan(FriedOkra) says:
Ha! There you go again! I’m posting all about my love for Eucerin® over at Chic Critique tomorrow. And my family has sworn by Mentholatum® for generations, too. Also? I love a good Gentle Buf Puf (how old school is THAT?) of a mornin’ on my dry-prone areas, and some Bath & Body Works® Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Wash, which you can get for *exactly* ten bucks when it goes on sale.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Moriah (Please Pass the Salt) says:
I never go anywhere without my SoftLips. But, I must admit what first popped into my head when I read your post is this (and it’s, ahem, free) -
I never go to bed the night before without filling up my coffee grinder and putting a filter flipped over on top of it (like a hat); everything is all laid out and ready. It makes me smile, every morning.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Cindy Beall says:
Can I just say that my morning routine consists of trying not to make noise so the 4-year old will stay asleep all the while trying like a mad woman to get the 9-year old out of bed for school?
I do use the restroom first thing and really like my toilet paper. So, in a sense, the Cottonelle is really an inexpensive blessing on my back side.
Bless God.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Muddy says:
Diet Dr Pepper or Diet Pepsi-starts my day off. I don’t drink coffee-so I take my caffene in carbinated form. A nice shower with some dial soap wakes me up the rest of the way. I also have to agree with Cindy Beall here, a day without Cottonelle just wouldnt be right!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
pam says:
Burt’s Bees tinted lip gloss, usually in Rhubarb, but sometimes in Watermelon if I’m feeling mellow.
Folger’s 1/2 the caffeine medium roast. Love this stuff. Keeps me from flying out of my skin, yet gives me a better taste than decaf.
Love, Love, Love “The Walgreen’s” and go there at least four times a week for just. about. every. thing.
MaxFactor auburn mascara . . . gives me eyelashes without making me look like a raccoon or someone who should wear stilettos : )
Great list, Sophie!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Teble says:
Fiber One bars in chocolate or peanut butter. Yummy and delicious and healthy and convenient for on-the-go. What more could you possibly ask of a breakfast food? Oh, and my beloved Target makes a similar product in their Market Pantry line. It’s about 30 cents cheaper than Fiber One.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
jen says:
Oh the Diet Pepsi is a requirement.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Savannah says:
The cheapest thing that makes my morning better is sleeping in….for sure!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Melissa says:
Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al. The TODAY show is on every single morning at my house. And if I don’t catch the very first opening sequence where they tell the morning’s headlines…I am a bear the rest of the day. I oftentimes watch it while wearing my TODAY show pajama shirt and drinking coffee out of my TODAY show mug.
Wow. I just realized I sound like a freak. But a well-informed freak.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Terri says:
Hmmmmmm…..I love French Vanilla Iced Coffee from McDonalds. My favorite Bath & Body Works scent is Cherry Blossom….love it, love it, love it!!! I usually start my day off with the Cherry Blossom body wash and body splash. I use good ol’ Chapstick lip balm. I carry it in my pocket on most winter days.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Paulette says:
Hmmm, it would have to be my Special K with almonds or my fried grits and cheese Im a Texan ya’ll.
Folgers roasted dark coffee, sugar free creamer. Definately my pantene shampoo and Caress exotic oil infusion Moroccan, yummo.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
jac says:
dude, the hot water in the shower is like the best thing in my mornings. i also heart my coast brand soap and vaseline cocoa butter lotion.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
ChristyCate says:
Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel. I don’t even dry off from the shower. It keeps my skin smoothe but not oily.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Big Mama says:
Smart Start. Seriously. A coffee mug full of dry Smart Start.
Not because it’s healthy, but because it tastes good.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
chickadee says:
carmex and coke. not together or anything.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
andrea_jennine says:
Dove original scent deoderant - it makes me (and my husband) enjoy the smell of my underarms, which I know is kind of weird.
Also, Twinings English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea, with a little milk & sugar.
And my every-night favorite is Smith’s Rosebud Salve.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Kellye says:
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion. Must have every day!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Valerie says:
The absolute best, most amazing thing that makes my mornings better is the fact that my daughters (4 & 7) get themselves up, dressed, breakfasted, and entertained with the TV until I haul myself outta bed at a fashionably late hour. I learned very soon after becoming a SAHM that my arthritis is MUCH better if I don’t have to jump out of bed as soon as I wake up. At least that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Becca says:
Favorites that make my mornings better:
Snuggles from my four year old when she crawls in bed with me in the mornings.
Fox & Friends
Special K chocolate delight
oil of olay moisturizer
Crest Pro-Health toothpaste
background music for my morning routine taken from the playlist on my blog…usually something peppy that I can sing along with.
Becca
http://www.beccasfreshfruit.blogspot.com
March 27th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Kathy says:
Nivea visage oil free spf 15 lotion, carmex lip balm and a big old glass of (unsweetened) nestea with lots of ice.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Heather says:
i don’t take much time in the morning (because isn’t staying in bed just so much more fun?) but i love starting out my day with trader joe’s refresh body wash. it has a lovely hint of citrus, is so clean and oh so easy on the wallet. i have two other favorites but they are for bedtime. the first is any kind of fruit flavored chapstick and the other is country bunny body butter. i know bath and body says they have the “world’s best body butter”…but i totally disagree. :)
March 27th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Noochymama says:
i agree with andrea_jennine! i love twinnings english breakfast tea with a little milk and sugar. delicious! and a nice warm start to a crazy day with my toddler.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
The Pumkin Patch says:
My Organix Tea Tree Mint Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, it smells wonderful and wakes me up.
Along with that, Clean and Clear Oil Free Cleanser. It too has an envigorating scent and even makes my skin tingle.
ICE COLD PEPSI!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Amberly says:
I love SoftLips in cherry. I also love my Great Lash mascara which makes me look like I’m alive. And I am a Bath & Body junkie, so any of their yummy bath/shower products. They are always under $10 thanks to their coupons!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Nicole@OnTheRun says:
Pre dawn: Coffee Mate Toffee Nut Creamer
Post shower: Jergens Body Glow Moisturizer (love me some fake tan)
And those little clear, plastic hair rubberbands. But 10 years ago, I would’ve said “scrunchie.”
March 27th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Christine says:
My Avon Moisture Therapy hand cream. It lasts forever and a little dab will do ya. And it smells luscious.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Sherry Schneider says:
The local newspaper.
Folger’s Coffee.
Burt’s Bees chapstick.
Arbonne moisturizer.
Baby powder.
The blogs I like to read (how to find the time, there are so many good ones!)
March 27th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
mrs. f5 says:
The mornings and I, we don’t combine.
What can I say? I’m a night owl who stays up way, way past a sane and rational bedtime much too often.
And I don’t drink coffee. Unless it’s flavored and sugared and blended with ice so that it no longer resembles anything remotely java-esque.
So what gets me going ante meridiem? Two things I cannot imagine life without.
First, a packet of Super Orange Emergen-C and a tall, cold glass of agua.
Loads of vitamin C, an energy-fueling burst of B-complex, and happy fizzing action: what’s not to love?
And second, a rather liberal application of Clinique’s All About Eyes, which, I am convinced, helps mask my dark circles.
I realize (and apologize) that All About Eyes falls outside the category of “inexpensive,” but the Emergen-C packets are only twenty-five cents apiece.
So I figure it all works out. Yes?
March 27th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Melanie says:
Noxzema at night.
Maxwell House Smooth Roast. (used to do the French Roast but now I’m all about the smooth)
Fabuloso cleaner to make my kitchen smell fresh. Makes me feel better.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Darlene says:
A Curves breakfast bar, my vitamins and my Claritin -D. AND my local Christian radio station, gotta have that in the A.M.!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Queen B says:
Diet Mt. Dew & Caramel Cluster Zone Bar.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Amber says:
the must of the morning is cereal, i wake up feeling like i haven’t eaten in days. if i’m actually leaving the house, i can’t go anywhere without some concealer, mascara, and some lip smackers sparkling lip gloss. (i realize that makes me sound 13, but i’m much, MUCH older than that)
March 27th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Chris says:
Oh, the wealth of information contained herein! From the healthy and pure to the downright artery-clogging and heart attack-inducing.
I heart it all.
For me, it’s a double cup of breakfast blend from Timothy’s along with whatever free donuts they have at work for the day.
Which, BTW, is why I weigh slightly more than your proverbial beached whale, but a girl’s gotta have at least one or two vices, right? Can I get an AMEN???
March 27th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Amanda says:
A black rubber band on my right wrist, perfectly balanced between not too tight and not too lose for my thick ponytail. A new toothbrush. Chapstick. Cinnamon raisin toast with my tea in the morning.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Headless Mom says:
I’ll second the Neutrogena Body Oil. My legs itch if I don’t use it.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Carol ~ I Throw Like A Girl says:
General Mills French Vanilla instant coffee. Love it more than anything brewed. I even travel with it.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Christy says:
Moisturizer, lip balm, hair gel, (brands don’t matter too much), and Quaker chocolate chip granola bars. And in the winter, warm, fuzzy socks are a must.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Christine says:
Oil of Olay moisturizer, with sunscreen thankyouverymuch!
Enormo plastic cup of Tejava, a little water, lots of ice and a squirt of lemon. Unsweetened iced tea with lemon is probably a stronghold I will have to answer to my Maker for when I get to Him!
Whatever the Bath & Body Works Shower Cream flavor of the moment is in my shower. I don’t absolutely have to moisturize every day if use the shower cream.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
JennaG says:
Witch hazel is hands-down the best astringent–I use it morning and night, and my complexion has never been better–well not since I was a kid anyway.
Coke–not diet–a daily necessity at lunch time
March 27th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Christine says:
And how could I forget the Max Factor Volume Couture super lengthening mascara in Auburn?!??!! Without that, the rest is all pretty much for naught!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Staci at Writing and Living says:
You will not believe this, but Dunkin Donuts coffee (it’s now available, as they say in the Midwest, at Wal-Marts), is the best coffee ever. I didn’t believe it either until I tried it.
I also have my favorite quilt. I wrap up in my quilt with my coffee and read my Bible. It’s wonderful.
Okay, my quilt probably cost more than ten dollars (it’s not a fancy handmade quilt, but it is a real quilt). I guess I’m disqualified, too.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Beth says:
Staying in bed until the absolute last possible nano second and then rushing the kids out the door like it’s THEIR fault we’re running late! Then, at least during tax season, it’s grab the paper and head to Village Inn where I get breakfast. All the servers there know me and my breakfast order by heart so I’m greeted with a freshly poured glass of iced sweet tea (can you say aahhhhhhh?). I read the paper or chat with other regulars while I await my order. Eat up and then it’s off to the “war room” where I manage two tax offices 4 months a year and 4 offices the other 8 months. (Stress can be interspersed throughout). Must have the tea and the rest of the day is filled diet coke (until early afternoon) and then CF diet coke or green tea afterwards.
Beth
March 27th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Rocks In My Dryer says:
Diet Coke, my laptop, my St. Ives Apricot scrub face wash, and a bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Mudane Musings says:
Neutrogena Deep Clean face scrub, Dove facial moisturizer (with the SPF built in), great coffee (Starbucks is the “cheapest” I can do), my laptop and a blueberry nutrigrain bar.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Cori says:
Creme brulee coffee creamer (because around here, we are the FANCY type!) in my Folgers french roast coffee
Secret deodorant, the green tea and cucumber scent
Colgate total toothpaste. All the rest leave my mouth feeling dir-tay by 5pm or so.
E-mail. I *have* to check it within 3 minutes of getting up or I get all twitchy.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
~*~ Jennifer ~*~ says:
COVERGIRL OUTLAST lipstick!!!
Yaa Hooty!!! put it on in the mornin… and I’m still wearing it when I got to bed at night.
LOVE it!!
Put it on before I drink my Folgers coffee and International creamer… YUM!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Mommy Cracked says:
Dunkin Donuts Coffee (they sell it in the store now! Even at the Walgreens!!!)
March 27th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Sarah says:
Burt’s Bees sensitive skin lotion (it has a far wittier name) is stinkin’ amazing. It’s about $7 a bottle and lasts forever. And it is at the Walgreens. Yes m’am, it is.
Now, it’s not at the Walgreens, but the Ion Silk Drops (similar to Biosilk)a good-hair-day-guarantee (also about $7)
March 27th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Stephanie says:
I’m currently in love with my new C-PAP machine, though I’m sure even the co-pay is way more than $10.00. I’m seriously thinking of naming it in my will. But oh, my, mornings are something to enjoy again because of it!
Other than that, my cocker spaniel (oops, she cost more than $10.00, too) who thinks any morning with me is the ultimate happiness.
Cheese toast, cinnamon toast, long, hot showers with Johnson’s Softwash dry skin formula. Okay, now I meet the guidelines.
Fabric spilling out of baskets and off my shelves, and an offday to play with it. (Okay, SOME of it cost less than $10.00).
March 28th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Big Nanny says:
Swiss cake rolls and Dunkin Donuts coffee.
March 28th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Jenny says:
Maxwell house classic coffee, we use to buy the expensive stuff then we feel in love with this! Half and Half creamer.
That’s my first love in the morning,
Then my Bible, my journal from the dollar store and this one is kinda silly but the marker pen things, I love them! I write in a different color depending on how I feel!
March 28th, 2008 at 3:33 am
chocolatechic says:
The very first thing that greets me in the morning is my 15 year old daughter climbing in my bed for 15 minuets of snuggle time. She has done this since she was born, and I think I would curl up and die without it.
Second, I heart Burts Bees. Heart, heart, heart!!!
Then there is absolutely nothing like a hot shower with some Soothing Vanilla Milk body wash which squeaks in under the $10 mark.
After that, it is all down hill baby!
March 28th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Dawn says:
I’m so thrilled to see others who must have their Diet Pepsi (or Coke, those who haven’t discovered the deliciousness of the Pepsi) in the morning! My family thinks it’s totally insane - but really, how is it worse than coffee? The little bubbles just wash away all the sleepiness. :)
March 28th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Gina says:
Socks To Stay Home In from JC Penney…so soft and warm. They are $8.99 regular price but in the winter, they are pretty much $3.99 all the time.
My other morning favorite is Folger’s 1/2 caffeine coffee with Land O Lakes fat free half n’ half.
March 28th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Bonita says:
Twinings tea with honey. My favorite is “Lady Grey”.
March 28th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Melene says:
Vaseline on my lips every night before bed and after every teeth brushing.
The new Dove Body Wash.
A large unsweet tea from Sonic with their awesome ice. Sometimes I go for half sweet half unsweet. On the days when I’m feeling adventurous.
March 28th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Happy Mommy says:
I must have my flower cup from Starbucks that was on sale ($7.99) it makes a difference in my morning really, if I just had some old blue cup, I wouldn’t feel quite as chipper I’m sure! I drink Folgers dark roast ($8.99) and I rub Vaseline hand lotion ($4.00) on so I won’t scratch my sweet children with the sandpaper hands the winter has left me with!
March 28th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Becky Jo says:
Well, my Max Lucado devotional book was more than $10, as was my tinted moisturizer, my ipod and my Bible …
So, I guess my inexpensive “thing” is doing everything in my power to stay as quiet as possible for as long as possible so as not to wake up sleeping munchkins.
And although it does not cost me a thing, I can tell ya - the time with me and God is PRICELESS!!!!
March 28th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Angela says:
Coffee, hot shower, and my children’s faces as they are just waking up … it is so peaceful at that moment.
But then the day really begins, and I reach for more coffee - the Dunkin Donuts kind please! No funny flavors, just with lots of cream, a good amount of caffeine and sugar!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Elizabeth says:
Love my Coffeemate Coconut Creamer and my Jergen’s Original Scent lotion.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Fran says:
Oil of Olay nighttime moisturizer…chapstick…lotion of any kind that is thick…not thin or watery…
french vanilla coffee creamer…
March 28th, 2008 at 6:15 am
Georgia Mom says:
Wow, I got some great ideas for adding some new things to my morning routine! My cheap “first thing in the morning” item is my Dunkin Dounuts coffee with splenda and sugar free Hazelnut creamer. LOVE IT! I go to bed at dreaming about it. My other cheap love is my Oil of Olay Regenerist lotion and my St. Ives Cucumber Melon body wash. And I love the Slim Fast Chocolate Breakfast bars. Yummy!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Jennie says:
Creme Brulee Coffee!!! A must!!!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:25 am
Tara says:
If the baby weren’t starting to cry upstairs I would so love to read the whole list of comments and must haves! Here are mine in no particular order:
Sesame Street (lets me read my blogs)
My blogs (including the BooMama, at least the big three Boo, Big and Rocks)
Coffee with fancy creamer
A shower (not fussy on the type of soap or anything. Just getting a shower helps me wake up and face the day!)
My Clean and Clear moisturizer
Lip balm (not brand specific, just gotta have something!)
I think that’s a total of under $10 to buy one of everything I need.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Bev says:
Laptop
Cup of hot water with a lemon squeezed in, 2 Tbsp of Maple syrup and a dash of cayenne pepper - stirred - drink it up!
Aveeno Eye Cream (but now I am going to have to try the mentholathum- for sure)
and
CG Bigelow Ultra Mentha Lip Shine No. 1122 - worth the $7.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Jill says:
Ok, I know this sounds like I am really in shape and all, but I have to go to the gym in the morning! If for some reason, one of my kids has something or I have an appointment and can’t make it to the gym, it is just not a good day! So, ya I work out almost everyday, now if I could control my eating, I would look dang good!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Liz says:
my clearance priced bras from Lane Bryant :) betcha didn’t see that coming
March 28th, 2008 at 6:48 am
warillever says:
Chock full o’Nuts
Bloglines
…need my morning bloggy fix!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Tammy H says:
I run every morning with my best friend at 5:15 am. It sounds crazy, but we start our day off talking about everything. I’m much more awake when I have to get the kids up at 6:40!! If I don’t have sugar free vanilla creamer waiting on me - I feel like crying. I can’t drink my coffee without it!! Before I start sounding all healthy……microwave bacon (thick cut please) is a must!!!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Dana says:
Espresso Milano from my favorite coffee house “The Daily Brew”, a clip to pull my curly hair out of my face and a little mascara.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Lesley says:
Fiber One Carmel delight cereal — very weight watcher friendly when you eat one serving.
March 28th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Robyn says:
Aquaphor lotion. It’s like nice vasaline (is that really a possibility?). It makes your feet soft and fabulous, so it’s worth it. My neighbor swears by it and has been telling me about it for a year. Finally got the stuff and I am ashamed that I have been missing out for so long. Note to self: listen to her advice.
March 28th, 2008 at 7:27 am
bee says:
Rosebud Strawberry lip balm & chocolate milk w/ lots of Hershey’s syrup
March 28th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Randall says:
I love…
Real honest to goodness half and half in my coffee;
Dove Energy Glow lotion;
Airborne tablets for my water bottle; and
OxyClean stain remover spray.
March 28th, 2008 at 7:36 am
K-Mama says:
Twinings Irish Breakfast tea with splenda and sugar free french vanilla creamer (I drink it like coffee)
and/or Diet Coke on ice
Warm Vanilla Sugar body wash - the walmart brand smells just like the big brand
on a splurge day - homemade cinnamon swirl biscuit from the local restaurant (small town, and I mean small, population below 2000). Thanks for the hint of the mintholatum. I have tried so, so many products for the puffy eyes with no success.
March 28th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Nancy says:
I, too, am addicted to Chapstick. I keep a tube in my make-up drawer, one in my car, one in my husband’s car, one in my desk drawer at work, and two in my purse. At all times! I love the pepppermint flavor. I also like the vanilla mint, but haven’t been able to find that one in a while.
Also, I don’t start many mornings without reading a few favorite blogs this yours!
March 28th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Janene says:
Burt’s Bees chapstick- will not buy anything else! I have it everywhere, on my nightstand, in my purse, on my desk at work. Also love the lip shimmers. I’m not one for regular lipstick.
Neutrogena Visibly Even cleanser & moisturizer. The cleanser had little beads in it that make my skin feel so soft and smooth. And the moisturizer has sunscreen too.
Seattle’s Best Henry’s Blend coffee.
Will definitely try the Mentholatum trick. Some days I could take a trip with the bags under my eyes!
March 28th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Jenna says:
I am (going to admit it here) jealous of your shower this morning… I am living in Alamosa, CO which if you haven’t heard through the news is where the water was contaminated with Salmonella… and as part of the treatment they are flushing the lines with high levels of chlorine and that means using the water for nothing but flushing the toilets! Now it is a nice excuse for not doing dishes or laundry, but a shower is sounding mighty good four days into the ban… when I can take a shower, I love my Clean and Clear Orange Burst face wash (it does the job but isn’t harsh and smells yummy). I also love my Olay moisturizer/sunblock in one (it’s sunny here in Colorado!), and my Marc Anthony curl products!
March 28th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Teresa says:
A few of my favorite things:
Jergens Ultra Healing Lotion and Dove soap
Chapstick, strawberry flavor
Oil of Olay Quench Body Lotion
I’ve got to try the Mentholatum.
March 28th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Ann Kroeker says:
Castile soap from Trader Joe’s, which I understand hasn’t made it to The South yet (sorry). It’s cheaper than Dr. Bronner’s brand, maybe $4.99 a bottle (I can’t remember precisely), and I use it as a face and body wash. It lasts a long time and keeps me zit-free. The peppermint kind I buy is refreshing.
PG Tips tea. It’s expensive for tea, but I think it’s delicious so I pay the extra as my little treat. Next best, and a little cheaper, is Tetley’s British blend, in cute round tea bags.
Oil of Olay moisturizer. I used to buy the basic, cheap kind, but for the first time ever, last week, with the temptation of multiple coupons and a store sale, I caved in and bought the really expensive kind that not only moisturizes, but also tightens the skin, fills in wrinkles, and supposedly follows through with about 25 other vain promises to aid aging skin.
A banana. Or even just half a banana. Yum.
And finally, steel cut oatmeal prepared in the crockpot overnight and steaming-ready when I wake up. I explained it in detail on this week’s WFMW. With blueberries and brown sugar. Mmmmmm…..
March 28th, 2008 at 8:29 am
LYNN says:
LONG HOT SHOWER… I love this so much that I am willing to get up half an hour earlier to ensure that I have plenty of hot water and plenty of time.
Also - I love Sauve Daily Clarifying Shampoo and Oil of Olay complete moisture cream.
If I have to skip any of this - I feel yucky and gross all day.
March 28th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Ashley says:
Folger’s Special Roast Coffee
AMBI face toner - it fades the darker spots on your face, is $4, and really works!
Crest Sparkling White Toothpaste
Japanese Cherry Blossom lotion and spray from Bath and Boday (if I were to list them separately only one of them would be over the $10 limit by 50 cents, but everything else I use is really cheap!)
March 28th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Natalie Witcher says:
Carnation’s Hazelnut creamer
Burt’s Bee’s foot cream…mmm
Blue Bic pens for journaling
March 28th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Sydney says:
Quaker Simple Harvest granola bars in dark chocolate chunk - My girls and I both really like these AND they’re pretty healthy AND I’m not allergic to any of the ingredients! AND I don’t have to cook!
Venus Divine Razor and Gilette shave gel - I can’t stand it if I don’t shave my legs every day, and these are what gives me the closest, most comfortable, and longest lasting shave!
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer Firming - Tan and firm!! From one lotion!!
March 28th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Teri says:
We live in the middle of nowhere so we don’t have a Starbucks but I love their Hazelnut Cremes. I searched in ‘Net & found a copycat recipe & now make my own. I start my mornings with a Steamer with what ever flavor of creamer I have on hand ( currently cinnamon bun..ohhh so yummy!) and a bagel slathered with peanut butter. After my shower I use Equate’s Daily Moisturizer. I make sure that I have perfume on.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:03 am
lisa says:
I’m not a coffee drinker, so it is a Dr. Pepper in the morning. The Savannah Bee Company lip balm (Bath & Body Works). I used to use Burts Bees, but changed over when I found this great stuff!!
and of course a long, hot, uninterrupted shower where I must shave every day or I feel icky!! :)
March 28th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Donna says:
Not trying to be overly serious here… really. But I have YET to find ANYTHING that brings me close to any kind of good feeling in the mornings… other than maybe my Bible and talks with God. I have gotten a little bit of a routine of Folgers (I think) Caramel Drizzle coffee with mocha creamer and a bowl of Special K w/Berries.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Dove says:
The tongue scraper. Very sexy, I know. Right when my feet hit the floor I need to brush, rinse, floss and SCRAPE away that morning breath.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:49 am
kelly says:
Funny how we all have our lip products!
I enjoy a cold can of Diet Cherry Coke and my Cliff Bar for breakfast (healthy and yum!) (Cliff bar balances out the un-healthy Diet Coke) :)
Loreal Face Wash in the shower
Caress Body Wash to scrub the filth from my body.
Vaseline Body Oil after the shower
And some BooMama for my daily laugh.
PRICELESS!
Kelly S.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Brittney says:
dr pepper.
clinique oil-free base make up.
and the golden girls on lifetime. :)
March 28th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Minnesotamom says:
Cherry Chapstick, Maybelline Great Lash mascara, Purpose Face Wash, and Neutrogena On-The-Spot acne cream.
March 28th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Shalee says:
Coffee is my first must have and then after that, I use whatever is around or has been given to me. I know, I know… I’m a mess, but at least I have coffee to get me through the day.
March 28th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Angela says:
Softlips chap stick.
Toothbrush & Colgate.
Coffee.
My Bible.
March 28th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Bailey's Leaf says:
Aquasmoothers from Cover Girl! It is 7.99 at Walmart (as we say in the North), and is a quick jog across my face to make the dark bags and uneven skin tone disappear. Can I tell you how many people have told me that I have wonderful skin? I don’t. I have my mom’s skin. I just have this great make-up to cover up the yuckiness with. Set it with the cheap Cover Girl compact (3.99), the twist up eyeliner in charcoal (4.49 maybe) and a lovely hint of blush (3.00). Make-up is done in about 3 minutes flat. And yes, I skip mascara. I have long dark eyelashes that only make me look like Tammy Faye if I do wear it. (No offense, Tammy.) :)
March 28th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Martha Jane says:
AvoJuice SkinQuenchers Lotion made by OPI is my absolute favorite thing…They have all kinds of scents and the lotion is a great one…Jasmine Juice is my favorite…OPI is excellent…NailPolish and Lotion!!!
March 28th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
The Domestic Goddess says:
English Breakfast Tea from Trader Joe’s with a teaspoon of honey. It makes the voices in my head stop so I can get my kids off to school.
March 28th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Amy loves Bud says:
Burt’s Bees Almond Milk Beeswax hand creme. It makes my hands nice and soft and my cuticles quit crumbling when I use it. Plus it smells divine. My husband says it reminds him of a car trip we took to Florida when I would pull it out and use it from time to time. He really likes that smell because it’s a nice memory. Not that you need to remember our car trip to Florida to enjoy it, it still smells good.
http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=-76&categoryId=10006&subCategoryId=-98&catalogId=10051&storeId=10001&langId=-1
And then, of course, there is DIET COKE IN A CAN. And that’s all I have to say about that.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Denise says:
For starters, the alarm function on my cell phone. I can choose the tone I want to use, and I’ve chosen one that is MUCH kinder and gentler than the panic-inducing shriek of my clock radio.
Some good, strong black coffee, the Beaumont brand from Aldi’s, ready and waiting for me thanks to my coffee maker with timer that I set up the night before. (Yeah, the coffee maker was more than $10. But if an old one dies and you have to get a new one anyway, the timer is TOTALLY the way to go.)
Olay foaming face wash, St. Ives apricot facial scrub, Curel moisturizer, Maybelline Great Lash, Chapstick.
A few minutes on the couch with my coffee, the Weather Channel, and my lovey-dovey dogs.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
ellen says:
I am going to break the rule, but I don’t care because what I have to share is so great! My new favorite part of my daily routine is Aveeno Continuous Radiance lotion. I think it was $12 at Wal Mart. It has a dial on it so that you can deepen you faux color throughout the year. Plus, it smells so wonderful-all day. It doesn’t get that self-tanner smell like the other tinting lotions do.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
holly f says:
all of you cherry chapstick folks need to try strawberry flavor instead. it smells like cotton candy. yummy!
March 28th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Gayla says:
Diet Mountain Dew—it’s like a shot of optimism first thing in the morning
March 28th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Lindsey says:
Diet Mtn. Dew and a bowl of Smart Start with fat free organic milk. It works for me.
Oh and after my shower, I sprinkle on Johnson’s Baby Powder (Lavender and Chamomile)!! Perfume is too much for me so I love the soft powder scent.
March 28th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
T with Honey says:
A lint roller. I feel more ‘put together’ when I don’t have fuzzies, dog hair and even my own hair sticking to my clothing. I keep one hidden in a decorative jar near the front door and another one tucked in the pocket of my car door.
March 28th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Cinde James says:
I have off-the-charts sensitive skin and have spent lots of money on products made “especially for sensitive skin.” My response: “It Burns! It Burns!” So after a few days of burning redness I repent from my foolish ways and return to my inexpensive standbys: Good old-fashioned Noxzema Cleansing Cream in the blue jar and Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion.
I used to be a Burt’s Bees Chapstick junky but then I found Nicole Miller lipstick and my lips heart it! Fave color is Mauveless and it is so gentle that my lips no longer feel like I’ve been sucking on a jalapeno!
March 28th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
imjustbeachy says:
I’m with Bailey’s Leaf… I love the CG Aquasmooth make up. I also need my bronzer, Great Lash, and Mark lip gloss.
March 28th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
R says:
For me–a spritz of Brighton “Laugh” perfume on the back of my neck. I do this even if it’s one of those days when we stay in our PJs and I don’t even brush my teeth or wash my face.
I also love the way the Living Room looks early in the morning when no one’s up yet as I go in the kitchen to get my first cup of coffee. I turn one particular lamp on, and the little soft glow in our quiet house just makes me smile! It’s so peaceful for that brief period before everyone gets up.
March 28th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Dnksmommy/ Lorrie says:
First off, The ONLY lotion I even use it Eucerin. It’s the BEST hands down.
But the Maxwell house?
OMG girl — you’ve never had real coffee have you.
The only thing worse would be Folgers. Or instant.
Oh my. Just plain YUCK.
Then again, I AM a coffee snob..
March 28th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Dawn in NC says:
Right now I’m enjoying…
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste in Clean Mint
Reduced Fat Ritz crackers with slices of Kraft 2% mild cheddar cheese slices
Slim Fast Carb Control shakes in Vanilla
Clinique Long Pretty Lashes mascara
Origins Sunny Disposition bronzing powder
Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies
Anything Chick-Fil-A
Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine, Paula Deen magazine, Taste of Home magazine
the new Enchanted DVD
(not sure about some of these prices…I’m probably disqualified too!)
March 28th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
cara says:
creme brulee coffee creamer in my maxwell house.
Bath and Body works body butter, any flavor on my feet every morning and everynight.
Burts bee’s or bath and body works lip gloss/chapstick
March 28th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Lynette says:
Diet Coke(s)with capital “D”s
The Daily Newspaper
Crumpetts with Lemon Curd from “The Fresh Market” (yumo)
~The Healing Garden~ Relax Therapy~ White Tea ~All Day moisture Shower Gel and Body Lotion (about 5.00 each at your local drug store)
PedEgg for those inbetween pedi times (9.99)
Arm & Hammer Advance Clean toothpaste with Peroxide and Baking Soda
March 28th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Home With Heather says:
I drink a diet Coke while listening to and/or watching the morning news. Then I must have these items:
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion (Aloe)
Oil of Olay facial moisturizer
Aveeno Essential Moisture Lip Conditioner
CHI Straigt Guard Hair Styling Cream
Imju Fiberwig Mascara (the BEST mascara..a little costly, but worth it. Can get it from Sephora.com)
Lollia Dusting Powder (No. 035 “INSPIRE”)– I know! Sounds like something my great-great grandmaw would have used, but I’m funny about perfumes and often get headaches. This is light and fresh.
And speaking of Mentholatum…I recently purchased some, because I received an e-mail stating you can put it on the bottom of a child’s feet and cover with socks at night to stop a nighttime, nagging cough. I haven’t had to use it yet, but I’ll definitely give it a try. Who knew?!
March 28th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Anita Jo says:
Carmex. Can’t live without it on my person at all times!
Pantene Always Smooth shampoo & conditioner (separate, not the 2 in 1). Without them, my hair is a frustrating, tangly mess all day.
Salada black tea (hot) with sugar and a little milk. (Coffee once I get to work, because I can’t brew decent pot of coffee myself to save my life.)
March 28th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Alesha says:
Two pods of Senseo Dark Roast coffee,
a sprinkle of sugar,
a dash of hazlenut creamer,
and a spoonful of non-dairy creamer.
Perfect and ready to drink is less than 3 minutes.
I LOVE my Senseo!!!
Oh, and a bowl of Grape Nuts Cranberry Vanilla cereal with skim milk.
Alesha
Alesha
March 28th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
edj says:
I was coming to tell you that Dunkin Donuts coffee is weak, and lame, but then I noticed you normally drink Maxwell House. Soo…. carry on ;)
Love,
A NW girl who then lived in France and loves her espresso straight up black and strong.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Meg says:
Hm. A hot shower to get me good and awake. Redken’s Spray Starch to get my hair ready for any kind of weather, even rainy and humid. Clinique face wash followed by Oil of Olay’s SPF moisturizing lotion (not just for old ladies). A big cup of Tazo’s AWAKE tea with cream & sugar. A simple bowl of Cheerios with skim milk. And my Bible. That, combined with sitting at the breakfast table with my two children and wonderful husband, the Today show on in the background, equals a perfect morning every time. :0)
March 28th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Meg says:
Oh. And one weird thing about my family and Mentholatum. My mom tells me that my great-grandmother on her mother’s side used to put some on her tongue every night and swallow it. Perhaps the jars didn’t used to say “for external use only.” (shudder.)
March 28th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
sue.g says:
The newspaper (mainly for the obits & crossword puzzle)
Stash Chai Tea, milk, no sugar
Hair products,,,,i’m addicted
March 28th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Carole in AL says:
Hands down a big bowl of Special K’s Chocolatey Delight. It is chocolatey and it is delightful.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Christi says:
Herbal Essence Moisturizing Shampoo
Smoothing Hair stuff (its in the other room and I’m too lazy to go get it!)
Goody’s Barrettes that they apparently don’t make anymore, so I panic if I misplace one!
Diet Coke or Diet Dr Pepper
and I’ll second Special K’s Chocolately Delight!
March 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Denise J says:
St. Ives collagen elastin lotion is a must-have/can never run out of in my house.
Splenda!
Kona Coffee in Vanilla Macadamia Nut.
And, yes, this is so odd, but I could never be without my Mr. Clean Magic Erasers or my Swiffer Dusters.
March 28th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
michale says:
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lip Balm - It is the absolute best lip balm in the world. The tube is big - someone once asked me if I was using a glue stick on my lips. It’s fabulous and smells great too.
Coffee with sugar free French Vanilla Cream.
Japanese Cherry Blossom shower gel and lotion from Bath and Body Works.
March 28th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Jenifer says:
-A thick rubber band to pull my hair back in a pony tail (Goody brand)
-D.D. coffee in my “SHHhhh, I’m Reading” Mug”
-Cinnamon Crest toothpaste
- Experiencing God devotional
March 29th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Deanna says:
For all of you chapstick fans, hands down THE best lip balm is Whole Foods. I love the tangerine and peppermint flavors. At $1.99~ $1.79 on sale, I’m HOOKED!!! I have so many tubes ALL over the house. It’s the BEST!
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner at $10 a bottle, I’m squeaking by. THE best for my naturally curly hair and the scent makes me feel like I’m in the salon.
Worth the splurge.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea with half and half and raw sugar or Swiss Mocha Int’l coffee.
Warm sweats for the drive to my daughter’s school. Oprah would call me a “shluppadink” (not how she spells it, but I’m too lazy to look it up) but I’m warm and cozy for the ride. I change later when I get back and I’m warmed up.
I’ll have to try the orange Emergen-C
March 29th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Megan says:
In an effort to save $ on Starbucks, but still get the sweet morning fix, I’ve resorted to powdered coffee. (No!) I’m lovin’ it now, though. So here it is, powdered International Cafe Vienna. So quick & easy, helps me with those early mornings that my boys love so much. (…ugh!)
P.S. I want to thank you for your previous post. Upon reading it, I told my niece we need to go to the Outback. Yesterday, the TWO of us headed over there for lunch. We couldn’t decide between the bloomin’ onion or the cheese fries, so we odered BOTH (extra ranch!) We did, of course, order side-salads to make ourselves feel a bit better about the whole thing! :)
March 29th, 2008 at 12:54 am
beth says:
i absolutely HEART, HEART, HEART to infinity my avon moisture therapy lip balm. i buy them in bulk from my friendly avon lady, and they are about fifty-nine cents a piece.
i currently have three going in my desk at work at once. i think i have an addiction, frankly.
oh. and i also really HEART general foods international coffee’s iced cappuccino in hazelnut flavor.
except that i can’t have it right now, since i am six months pregnant.
but that’s okay, because the dunkin’ donuts people are kind enough to not laugh and snicker at me when i roll up, order my large, iced, decaf, light and sweet hazelnut coffee.
and, even though this costs more than the allotted $10, i MUST have my philosophy purity made simple face wash. i truly believe that this product, along with bare escentuals makeup, has eliminated my rosacea.
do this more often! i have to tell you, i have been able to put off doing laundry for a LOOOOOOOOONG while thanks to your idea, and to all of the wonderful products that i now have to research because of all the great comments!
March 29th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous! says:
This post didn’t show up in my Bloglines! Had you not mentioned it in two subsequent posts, I might have missed out on my chance to chime in! :)
Only one thing can make my mornings worthwhile:
a nice, tall glass of Sunny Delight.
March 29th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Vicky says:
Morning goes like this …
Coffee .. only with 1/2 & 1/2 or evap milk
Check in on blogs/email
Bowl of Raisin Nut Bran is my favorite and if I’m feeling like I need a twist, I add a Tbsp. of the Blueberry Cobbler coffee mate creamer! Which I’m finding uses for every where … like YUMMM french toast I blogged a recipe for recently!
Love the Neutrogena Sesame body oil
And a tip I read about shaving your legs with hair conditioner …. (you know how the bottle is the same size as the shampoo but you use so little of it?) Makes for some really soft legs!! and no nics! Helps to use up all that extra! Love it!
March 29th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Cindy says:
I enjoy a dose of BooMama. You’re cheap. :)
March 29th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Texas in Africa says:
Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1. It’s the only thing that defeats the African sun.
March 29th, 2008 at 11:41 am
groovyoldlady says:
Give me my Burt’s Bees Lemon Poppy Seed facial cleanser and Burt’s Bees Beeswax Moisturizing Cream, Some Tom’s of Maine unscented deoderant and a clean panti liner - and I can face anything!
March 29th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
groovyoldlady says:
Oh, and my bad, I forgot the Tim Horton’s coffee, extra strong. 2 cups. EVERY morning.
March 29th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Crystal says:
I’m late on this one but I will share. All of mine are fully qualified because I’m cheap!
Orange Juice (Tropicana Low Acid because this child in my belly doesn’t like the regular kind)
Suave Natural Oatmeal Body Lotion
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer
Chicken Poop Chapstick (great stuff, google it)
March 29th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Jessica R says:
Well I have been traveling so I am late to the party but I fully support your purchase of the Dunkin Donuts coffee. It’s the first thing I would have thought to recommend.
Instead of flying home for the weekend as originally planned I am in St. Louis at my in laws. Lucky me. Thank goodness I read your post before heading out to Traders Joes for my quarterly purchase of three cases of two buck chuck (yummy cheap wine). The citrus body was $1.99 and it smells divine. I went ahead and loaded up buying 10 bottles and 3 of lotion. (All that was left on the shelf.) I can’t find who recommended it but thanks for the tip!
March 29th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Robin says:
ghiradelli (sp?) chocolate carmel coffee (freshly ground is best) with vanilla creamer. NUMMY!!!!! hard to find though.
March 29th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Judy says:
Oh my gosh, I can’t face the morning without my Publix automatic drip coffee - several cups; scrambled eggs, buttered biscuits and honey, then LOTS of hot water on the poor ole neck and back. It’s a little more than $10 but I can’t face the morning without my Mary Kay TimeWise Firming Eye Cream, 3-1 Cleanser, SPF bazillion Day Solution and Age-Fighting Moisturizer; then check the Tales from the Delk Side blog (my eldest young’un); then I can face work (here at home on my computers) for 8 hours plus.
March 29th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
CPTMom says:
a cup of ice water and then a cherry coke zero over ice with a straw.
A hair tie for my mop and I am up and running.
March 29th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
julie schaal says:
Seattle’s Best Organic French Roast.
My favorite new quote:
“I have a hectic schedule, but my mind seeks simplicity. If I wake up and have a great cup of coffee first thing in the morning, I have pegged the Thrill Meter for the day.”
Thank you, God for the amazing coffee and thank you, Amy Grant for the words of wisdom that ring so true…
March 29th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Jodie @ The Sky Is Only Dark Between the Stars says:
I realize you’ve already gotten eleventyseven comments on thishere post but I still wanna play. :)
Mornings are my natural born nemesis. So, to make them less traumatizing for me, I like to have these things on hand.
1. Pure coconut oil on my face - antioxidant, antibacterial, delicious food for my face. The only “moisturizer” I will ever use again. I’m in love.
2. Community Coffee (it’s a La. thing) with half n half and sucanat
3. Cover Girl lipslicks - in cutie. You and Big Mama got me all hooked on this stuff. Y’all should be getting some royalty checks from them, for real.
4. Ouchless pony tail holders a few bobby pins.
5. Earrings and big black sunglasses.
If I get all of that, I feel that I just might make it, me and the day.
March 29th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Susan says:
church in the shower - thanks, praise, acknowledgment, forgiveness, requests, prayers, Lord’s prayer, doxology, Apostle’s creed, gloria patria; followed by coffee & chicory.
March 29th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
NancyB says:
I’m late but will share.
*Oil of Olay Facial Wash followed by their facial moisturizer w/SPF
*Tinted Moisturizer (I know, I double on the moisturizers but I feel “dewey” all day)
*Soft Lips
*Mascara
*A bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios
*Ice Water
*Diet coke over ice w/straw (by 8:30)
*Hugs and Kisses from my daughters and husband and an “I Love You” to start the day
March 30th, 2008 at 11:42 am
MemeGRL says:
Pantene two-in-one shampoo and conditioner. Because I’m lucky to get in the shower at all, and two different hair products would be one too many.
March 30th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Brooke says:
Love me some Dunkin Donuts coffee! I hope ya’ll liked it!! :-) I adore Oily of Olay body wash, Loreal Volumninus waterproof mascara, and gotta say…Burts Bees chapstick IS the best. :-)
Also wanted to say HI, been coming here since you went to Uganda, found you through Flowerdust and keep coming back!
March 30th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
kimberly says:
Bath and Body Works Sweet Time almond body scrub, Neutrogena Clear Lipgloss, and an arsenal of franceluxe hair elastics, headbands, and jaw clips. If the little tornado is agreeable, I also find my mornings so much nicer when accompanied by a bowl of frosted shredded wheat with skim milk. A tip for dry skin (I live in Idaho, y’all), I dab pure vitamin E oil on my face at night a little before bedtime. Makes a huge difference!
March 30th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
jenn :o) says:
instant breakfast milk chocolate flavor with skim milk
bacon - gotta have it- baked, not fried
tres emme shampoo
system biolage conditioner
dial soap
burt’s bees lip balm
and the absolute BEST mascara is Borghese
it can be bought at costco, now… go figure. oh well, keeps me out of neiman marcus!
and for the day i drink half diet dr. pepper/half regular pepper when i’m out
when i’m home it’s english breakfast tea with skim milk and sugar
yumm-0!
March 30th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Becky says:
Bath and Body Works’ Look Ma New Hands, hand lotion-travel size. It truly takes care of the “I have washed my hands too much and now they look like a lizard” thing.
LOVE IT!!!
March 31st, 2008 at 7:19 am
debbie says:
It’s free and involves standing on my back porch while my boys (aka: the dogs) take care of business and while I’m not a beer drinker, I breathe in the smell of hops from the Anheuser Busch brewery about a mile away. It’s actually a great smell. You too can experience this kind of magic as there are homes for sale in my neck of St. Louis city…but they would cost more than $10.00 :-)
March 31st, 2008 at 9:45 am
Dannie says:
Coca Cola Classic goes just right with any lunch meal. I never drink Diet Coke. Never.
April 16th, 2008 at 1:47 pm