5 Things I Can’t Go A Day Without
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I love investigating peoples routines & what they do every single day, meaning they’re obsessed. For a long time that was Target for me. Not a product, but a place. I went to Target all the time & it was the one thing I desperately missed when I was out of the country. I’ve gotten it together since then. (*Amazon Prime*)
But of course, there are still products you use every single day that you can’t go without & those are the secret’s I need to know about!
Below are mine…
5 Things I Can’t Go A Single Day Without:
1. Coconut Oil:
I’ve recently started experimenting with other oils as moisturizer, which I’ll update on later, but I still use coconut oil every single day in the kitchen. I love the taste it brings to a dish. I use it as oil when sautéing, mix it in my oatmeal for breakfast, or give my little doggie a spoonful as a treat. I prefer cooking fresh meals as often as possible & coconut oil goes right along with that – I use it for everything in the kitchen & I love that it doubles as a use for pretty much anything else.
2. Hair Clips:
I can’t go through an entire day without using a hair clip. My entire life I’ve had long, thick hair which I’ve loved but have only been able to manage with a tight ponytail. I started hating the huge line mark that a tight ponytail was making so I made the brave switch to hair clips & haven’t looked back. I either: 1. Half dry my hair & twirl it into a bun, securing with a clip 2. Pull half my hair up once wearing it down has had its moment 3. Clip up when I get out of the shower when my hair is still wet.
Keep in mind, hair clips give your hair room to move so you’re less likely to have breakage. And I should note, I currently do not own a curling iron so the only way I achieve any volume or curl is by wearing my hair in a bun w/a clip all day or overnight.. When I let it down, BOOM – curls.
3. White Shoes:
They’re too easy. I wear these either letting my dog out in the morning, at work, after work, a quick run to the grocery story, the beach, with a fancy dress for a night out… Shit, I’ll wear them with anything, anywhere. I buy a new pair OFTEN because they’re so affordable & there’s nothing better than clean, bright white shoes.
4. Moisturizer / Chapstick:
Cannot survive a day without my moisturizer. I’ve always had super dry skin & I’m pretty much always trying to hold a self tan, so a moisturizer is an absolute MUST. The past year I’ve been using my oil of choice & this Tepez Cream. My face is super sensitive & will break out if you look at it incorrectly, so I’ve tried TONS of products that haven’t worked. Oils & Tepez Cream never let me down – but I’m still looking. Anyone have a fantastic moisturizer or eye cream that pumps in moisture they swear by?! I’ll send you a thank you note if you tell me your secrets… Seriously.
And of course I carry chapstick everywhere. The one place I NEED it daily is next to my bed. I smear it on before I sleep and it moisturizes my lips all night long so I wake up fresh. I can’t fall asleep without it.
5. Huge Sunglasses:
Even on a cloudy day I’m wearing sunglasses if I’m outside (or in a bright room?). I can’t stand the strain on my eyes from squinting. Once you realize how much huge, dark sunglasses helps your eyes you’ll never be able to go a day without them. {They also come in handy when you’re super hungover, at the grocery store, buying frozen pizza, and run into your ex boyfriend.}
When I think about the things I can’t go without, these come to mind. I feel like each of them serves a purpose in my day to day functioning, including my $15 H&M pants I was wearing in my recent Instagram pic. As long as I have these items, I’m good to go, ready to conquer the world!
What products can’t you live without?
Have a great week & be thoughtful!
Xx