Maddy Creates’ Favorite Things: Summer Edition!

Simple Modern Summit Water Bottle

Viva Naturals Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser

HP 14″ Chromebook

There are a lot of great laptops out there. When I started this blog, I was living at home and working part time so I needed something affordable. The battery on my 4 year old Toshiba wouldn’t hold a charge and there was no amount of disk clean up in the world that was going to get that thing running any faster. So I opted for a Chromebook, or a “light laptop.” In fact, I’m typing this on my 5 year old HP Chromebook right now, who still holds a charge for 6+ hours and runs as fast as it did straight out of the box. I just bought this pretty thing as a smaller, travel/backpack laptop for my upcoming trips. And you can’t beat $200 for a laptop, amiright?

AmazonBasics Classic Ruled Notebook / Sharpie Medium Point Pen

This is a 2-for-1, but is probably the most used on the favorite things list! My trusted notebook and pen, never far from my side. Although I’m a self-admitted office supply hoarder and do not discriminate, these two are my continuous go-to when shopping.

I’m also a huge fan of Moleskine notebooks and keep a few around the office. But for less than $10, you can’t beat this AmazonBasics option. It’s faux leather cover feels great, and the size is perfect for toting around.

Sharpie pens seem to be a favorite of pen snobs worldwide, which isn’t all that surprising. They last forever, write beautifully, and aren’t overly expensive. I’ll take a fine point if I have to, but the medium points are my favorite. I buy them by box when they’re available on Amazon, otherwise I typically sneak a pack or two home from Target once a month.

Heritage Store Rosewater and Glycerin

I’m not the most beauty concious girl. I don’t usually even wear makeup on a daily basis. But I do care a lot about the health of my skin, and this stuff encompasses both. This stuff is the nectar of the gods for your skin. I use this stuff every day, multiple times a day. It smells amazing, feels great, and works wonders for my skin!

Putting on makeup? A spritz of this first works as a great primer. Finished that great look? A spritz of this is amazing at setting makeup, too. Travelling? This will wake you up AND make you feel refreshed! It leaves you feeling dewey without being sticky, and has a light scent you’ll be smelling for hours. In fact, this was the first thing I ever set up for auto delivery through Amazon because I use it on a daily basis. You can find it here – you’ll thank me later!

 

Don’t forget, I’ve got some fall shopping to do! What are you favorite, must-have products of the year? Leave them in the comments, and make sure you let me know if you try anything on my favorite things list out!