I am notoriously an “under buyer,” and minimalist, so when I make any kind of suggestion to purchase something, it has been tried and tested for decades! Here are things that are very worth it for me-
1. Foot massages. Because did you know that $45 hour long “foot” massage is actually a full body massage by a guy who is a probably a strong robot in disguise who doesn’t stop, not even for a second, the entire time and gives it is all?!
2. Dry shampoo in powder form applied using a fluffy brush. I’ve tried them all. This one allows me to go SEVEN days and doesn’t leave my hair gritty feeling.
3. Merino wool socks that don’t twist and turn all day leaving me trying to figure out the puzzle of which side is up and which side is down. Because my feet are always cold.
4. Hand sanitizer in pump form to permanently sit in my car’s cup holders and another one in the kid’s cup holders. Because it’s the first thing we always do when we come from anywhere outside of the home. Because nobody has time to be sick.
5. This back massager. I’ve tried so many, and I’ve bought this one twice (the kids broke it once) because it’s really precise and accurate. Don’t even tease me with it weak vibrations. I need my knots worked. I’ve also bought it as a gift. After theirs broke because my friend decided it was a good idea to use it while laying down, they bought it again.
6. Sunscreen applied every day of the year unless you need a flashlight. Because preventing lines is easier than fixing lines. This gel one is my favorite.
7. Wash cloths. Because they clean way better than any pouf, and I can reach my back better holding onto opposite ends and twisting it.
8. Paula’s Choice BHA– because I want smooth, glass-like skin, and nothing besides retinol has made me glow like this product.
9. A microfiber hair towel that stays put. Because drying hair takes up too much precious time as it is and this not only speeds up the process, but I don’t have to remake my turban 20 times.
10. Sticky nipple covers. Because who cares if they aren’t perky any more?! I want coverage, no back lines, and no digging straps.
11. Fancy floss. Because once I tried these, I could never go back realizing my old stuff didn’t do much. I’ve converted several friends!
12. A fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply concealer. I’ve give up foundation all together and use way less product. I used to be a makeup artist, and I’ve tried every way to put on concealer- concealer brush, fingers, sponge, beauty blender. This is the best and once I tried it, I was amazed how much coverage I got with so little product.
13. A bunch of tiny bowls to make cooking more enjoyable. Because I hate using a big cereal bowl as placeholders for my spices and flour while I’m making a recipe.
14. A cute summer hat. Because everyone always compliments this hat, and it makes every single summer outfit fashionable and protects my eyes and face from the sun all summer!
15. Cute white summer sandals made in Europe. Because it goes with every summer outfit and Europeans know what it means to walk around comfortably.
16. A go to cute small purse that just holds my keys, wallet, and phone. Because most of the time, that’s all I need anyway. You don’t want to go much larger than 9×5 for this.
17. Prescription stylish glasses, to protect my eyes from the sun and actually see clearly. My favorite shape!
18. Some kind of retinol. Because if it’s not this or BHA, it doesn’t actually do anything. These peels were my first foray into the world of chemical peels instead of physical exfoliation and they do not disappoint!
19. A signature fragrance. So all the little girls think of me when they smell my scent after I’ve left the bathroom at co-op, my ex still gets reminded of me when he smells my scent, and my kids will associate the scent with me their entire lives even after I pass.
20. A Netflix subscription. Because it’s less than 10 bucks, has the best options, and they have finally caught on that I’m not in the household of the two friends whose login I’ve been using. 😂
How about you?! What are some things you buy over and over again and are definitely worth it? I’d love to know!