...my new obsession is this amazing bathroom cleaner. Our countertops and shower walls are white tile and white (or previously white) grout, and are incredibly hard to keep clean. I love trying new products so I probably have been through at least ten different bathroom cleaners in the 18 months that we've lived in this house. A few days ago I finally found a cleaner that not only works, it works really well, AND there is no scrubbing involved. Seriously. I sprayed it on the walls in the shower, let it sit for 15 minutes, rinsed, and what was once pink/brown/black...hiding in shame admitting this (gross, I know, but keep in mind we live in a very humid climate and there's not much you can do to prevent the growth of mildew around here) is now WHITE. Love, love, love this stuff!
I found Glowology "The Balm" (by Noodle and Boo, if any of you are familiar with their baby products) a few weeks ago and it quickly became a favorite. I have a slight addiction to hand lotion and this is one of the best I've ever used. It smells divine---just like the beach---and does a great job at keeping my hands moisturized. I keep it in the drawer by my kitchen sink and use it about 4,000 times a day.
I read about the HoMedics SoundSpa Lullaby on one of my favorite blogs, Urban Grace Interiors, and ordered one that day because one of my monkeys' sound machines had quit working and we just happened to need a new one ASAP. We have three young children and hardwood floors throughout our house (very attractive but they don't do much to muffle the pitter patter of little feet and/or screams and other noises that my monkeys tend to make when siblings are napping), so we're huge fans of sound machines. I put the SoundSpa in my 4-month-old's nursery and can't say enough good things about it. It plays several different sounds ("rain" is our favorite) along with three lullabies, and also has a rotating projector that projects images onto the ceiling or wall for the baby to watch as he/she falls asleep. I really like the way the volume is much higher than other sound machines we've used. I do have to say that the rotator is a bit finicky and has to be messed with sometimes to start, but from the reviews I've read online, HoMedics is good about sending a replacement if you contact them regarding any issues. I'm considering doing this but I don't want to go even a day without it!
Now this has been a favorite of mine for years: Lancome Definicils mascara. Unfortunately, I was not blessed in the eyelashes department, but Definicils makes up for the lack of thickness and length. This stuff is AMAZING!!!! Absolutely worth the higher price tag, and I pray that they never stop making it because I have no clue what I would do without it!
Lastly, the Hot Apple Cider candle by Beanpod Candles is a big favorite of mine this time of year. It makes your house smell just like hot apple cider, even hours after you've blown it out. It burns for a really long time too, and is made from soy so it's not bad for the environment either! Love it.
Muffie :)
Muffie - if you want even longer lashes, you should try Lancome's eyelash primer. It is AMAZING!! I only use it on the weekends, and it gives you the look of fake eyelashes without the annoyance of them. The official name is Lancome CILS BOOSTER XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base and can be found at Sephora (I love Sephora b/c you get to pick fun samples when you check out!!). I apply one coat and wait about a minute and then apply two coats of mascara. It gives such a good foundation for your mascara that your lashes look like they do in the commercials. Seriously, it will change your world. Well, that might be a bit dramatic, but you really will love it.
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