Can You Hear Me Now?

Aaaaaaaaand it snowed last night. It’s so wonderful having an ankle made of steel so you can predict the weather. Not!

Today the City sent me TWO housekeepers. They’re training a bunch of new people right now. It was great for me, because Pita and Pepper followed them around everywhere to see what they were up to, and play with their rags and mops and stuff. That meant I got to spend some quality time in here getting actual work done, without kitty bums in my face.

With the snow out there (just a bit - but still, it’s SNOW) I got thinking about Christmas. And the fact that there is a new Christmas store in my mall. All Christmas, all the time! Then I read Joi’s MySpace blog about her favourite things, and that reminded me that Oprah will be doing her “Favourite Things” Christmas show one of these days, and I better beat her to it.

This list is not going to include my favourite musicians, CDs, books, movies, food, etc. because that would make it way too long! I’m not technologically advanced, so you won’t see the latest iPod or digital camera in this list. Just every day stuff I like!

Skin care products from New Zealand ~ I have mentioned them several times before, and cannot stress it enough. This stuff is AWESOME, especially the Rotorua Mud and Lanolin products. The Manuka Honey stuff is new, I included a jar of the facial cream in my recent order, I’ll have to let you know how it is. You can now do 100% of your ordering online and know what it will cost you (I used to have to fax them my credit card info after they e-mailed me what the shipping would be). Even with shipping from NZ, I can get about 2-3 years worth of amazing skin care for about $60 CDN.

So Sexy Shampoo and Conditioner from Victoria’s Secret ~ I first read about this in Robyn’s journal when she bought it, and I think a whole bunch of her readers bought it around the same time. I use it sparingly because it’s not cheap, so I save it for when I’m going out or seeing someone “special”. It smells soooooo good.

Unlined Full Coverage Bra by Victoria’s Secret ~ Okay, so I lied when I said a few entries ago that I never order bras over the internet. I forgot about this one, my most favourite bra. I’ve had it for years and it has lasted and lasted, and it is the most comfortable one I own.

Crocs ~ You knew this was coming. 10 reasons you gotta have ‘em. I love my Crocs!

Nu-Step ~ This exercise machine was in the physiotherapy room at the care facility I was in over the summer. I love it because it is one I can actually use! You are seated, and by moving your legs, the arms move as well. So I can get a good arm stretch in there. And, there are velcro foot straps to hold my right foot in place. I would love to have one in my home!

Seattle’s Best Coffee ~ Yes, I know, I go on and on about my lattes. But every morning at home I make myself a cup of Seattle’s Best coffee (medium roast). When you get right down to it, that is my absolute favourite coffee. I’ll buy a vanilla soy latte for an afternoon treat, but this coffee is what makes my morning complete. (Poet, know it!) I’ll take it over Tim Horton’s any day!

Olay Ribbons Body Wash ~ There are several different kinds now, I have only used the Body Butter ribbons one so far. I love it! I never use soap in the shower, only body wash or shower gel, and I have tried soooo many. I usually have 3 different bottles on the go at any given time. (Another favourite is Ivory Moisturizing Body Wash, which is a great price for the amount you get!) The Olay with Ribbons is expensive, so I’ll alternate it with another kind (or two), plus it is super moisturizing so you don’t really need it every day.

Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmers ~ A hint of colour and shine added to the World’s Best Lip Balm! Lip health and colour without added chemicals and crap that you’ll end up ingesting if you lick your lips all the time like I do. Heh. Who could ask for anything more?

Mach3 Razor ~ Yeah, so, maybe it IS a man’s razor, but no woman’s razor I’ve ever tried has shaved my legs this good!

Flannel Pajamas ~ And I just found this site. A Pajamagram??!? How cool is that?!? I’m a pajama addict. I have so many PJ’s, yet I sleep in the nude. Go figure… but I love to throw on PJ’s when I get up and/or after I shower, if I’m going to be sticking around home. Or, when I get home from work and have no plans the rest of the day. Add some fluffy socks and Seattle’s Best coffee, and I’m in heaven. LOVE IT.

I’ll also mention of Purdy’s Chocolates and Avon’s Tranquil Moments fragrance mist and 400+ thread count bed sheets because I love those things too. I guess I just posted a “Donna’s Recommended Products” entry. Okay! I stand behind them. I’m such a Taurus - comfort, touch, smell, indulgence. Those are a few of my favourite things!

Pita likes to sleep on Momma’s scooter.

Pepper likes to climb onto shelves. Every single shelf she can find!