My Favorite Things – The Must Haves
I’ve been at it again, jotting down a list the past little while of a few of my favorite things I’ve been wanting to share with all of you! If you’re a regular HofS reader, then you know I do this a lot, but I can’t help it! It’s these sort of posts that I love the most! Can you blame me? When you find or experience a good thing, big or small, you just have to shout it from the rooftops, right?
At the beginning of this year, after doing my Awesomer post, I received an email from Aedriel Moxley. One of the sweetest, prettiest ladies that you ever could meet. Not only that, but she’s crazy talented too, and has a shop where she makes amazingly beautiful hand painted plates, mugs and other goodies.
We got chatting, and before you know it, I was a proud owner of a custom “I am Awesomer” mug! I’m in love with this piece more than I probably should be, and you want to know why? Whenever I’m drinking out of it and other people are around, it never fails, they will read the phrase out loud, stating, “I am Awesomer (?)” and EVERY time I get to respond with… “Yes! Yes you ARE!” It’s like the worlds most uplifting mug. Not only does it inspire ME but it also gives me the chance to compliment everyone else who reads it!
I hate to ask, because I think I know the answer… but does YOUR favorite mug do all that?
🙂
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I AM a Crio addict.
To break it down, essentially, it’s like the healthiest form of “hot chocolate” that you can get… and yes, I drink a cup EVERY morning; don’t know what I would do without it. For me it works as an appetite suppressant and is about a sixteenth of the calories that my old hot chocolate was. After it’s done brewing I just add a tiny amount of unsweetened vanilla almond milk in and a small spoonful of raw coconut crystals (my personal favorite natural sweetener for this drink) to cut some of the bitterness in it… and it’s honestly the PERFECT way to start my day.
Workin’ Off those “Indulgences” – Sweet Sweat Bands
2. Lots of adorable, free smartphone backgrounds are available as well.
PS: Her kids clothing line is super cute too!
Side Notes:
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WHEW!
Did you make it? Are there a few things that look like they’re worth trying out? I sure hope so, because they really ARE some of my new favorites. ENJOY!
Loribeth Clark says
I have to try that Crio! I've never heard of it before, but it sounds good. Thanks for sharing!
Gina Kleinworth says
Okay- love the huge mug. I drink my jo in large quantities. Now that I know that I can brew cocoa in my coffee maker- well that's a game changer for me. YUM.
Unknown says
Love your favorite things. Gotta try the Crio and the cupcakes! Thanks for sharing
Kari Maddox says
Love the carts!!
Gigi's Thimble says
Hi Shelley! It was good to meet you the other night at the Sweet Tooth Fairy (sorry I bombarded you guys when you walked in the door! 🙂
I love all your favorites. Especially the stuff from The Printed Palette and your cute storage finds from Ikea! Thanks for sharing! Your house is inspiring!
Amber Johnson
Laura says
I love your favorite things posts! I was peeking around trying to find where you wrote where you get your clothes. I would love to know where you usually shop!
malibou says
I just wanted to take a minute and say how truly beautiful you look in that picture of you sipping from your I am awesomer mug. Your bone structure is enviable.
malibou says
Hmmm, I hope this isn't double posting.
I just wanted to comment on how truly lovely you look in the picture where you are sipping from your I am awesomer mug. Your bone structure is enviable.
Oh, and I do so enjoy reading your blog. Thank you.
Lisa says
I am a Project Life fan and love brewed cocoa. The two together? Perfection
Tonya K says
I love Caravan Shoppe! Used that same heart backdrop for a photo booth at my daughters class Valentine party.
Kambria Wallace says
oooooh.. I really, really, no REALLY, want to purchase that "I am awesomer" mug for the girls on my thirty-one team.
Michelle says
Love your favorite things and I must rush to Ikea! My favorite workout head band is by Sparkly Soul. Never moves, they are awesome!!!
Lisa says
WOW a lot of great things. Never heard of Crio but it sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing all of your favorite things.
Anonymous says
This is a fantastic post! LOVE all of your ideas! Also, on the cupcake note…there is a book called "Food Rules" I skimmed through it at B&N one day a few years ago, and rule #11 was eat all the sweets you want if you make then yourself (I carry that ever so important "rule" with me like it's straight from the encyclopedia). The cupcakes you found I think are perfect because not only are they made from the best ingredients but you didn't dirty one dish! Win!Win! Again, great post!
Slimming Down in Texas with Plexus says
Great list of items!!! Where did you get the shelves that your scrapbooks are on. I am looking for something like that for my living room. Thanks in advance!!
Family says
Love that mirror in the picture with the ikea carts – where did you find it?
K-Krew says
Thanks for sharing! I've never heard of Crio before, and being a hot chocolate lover I will have to try it 🙂 Also, I love the raskog cart, it looks like a very versatile piece. And I love the color 😉
AnneJonesArt says
Wow, I am up early and this is a great post ! You have given me sooo many ideas for Christmas! Original and adorable. Love them all and have been wanting to break my coffee habit so ordered the variety pack! BC I could not decide. So loved this post thanks sooo much!!
AnneJonesArt says
Was up early and discovered this post, loved it all! Am breaking the coffee habit with the Crio variety pack . . . and now have great inspiration for Christmas! Thank you so much
Alisa says
Thank you so much for introducing me to Project Life!!! I LOVE it! I'm just getting started, but you were an inspiration, so thanks!
Gladis Aguilar says
Im really excited about Crio Bru! Thanx for sharing!!!!
nikinoel says
Where did you get the self system that your project life books are on? I love it!
Stacey says
Fun! I love lists like this.
Brant Cookies says
You look so cute in your chevron sweat band! Makes me almost think about hitting the tread mill again!
Brant Cookies says
You look so cute in your chevron sweat band!
House of Smiths says
I actually bought that off of Joss & Main 🙂
Anonymous says
What a fun and great post! Love the pictures too!
Allison says
Shelley, I was wondering how much unsweetened almond milk and sweetener you use in your Crio? I'm trying to get healthier and really want this beverage to be something that works for me, but it's pretty bitter — what do you suggest? (PS: Huge fan. Live in West Jordan, go to Heather at Aqua Spa on your recommendation, and loved your blogger Parade of Homes home 2 summers ago. Thanks for sharing your awesomeness!)
Allison says
..and where around the SLC area do you buy the coconut crystals?