Can't Live Without 'Em

Yes, I admit, in some ways I'm a snob. I have definite ideas and preferences and in a few areas of my life (okay, more than a few) I just won't compromise. I don't care where most of my clothing comes from. I shop thrift stores and Target and Wal-Mart and even JCPenney. If I had more money I'd shop at Macy's and Nordstrom and Talbots. I don't mind buying used books because I read them so fast I'd never be able to support my addiction if I bought all new hardcovers and paperbacks. But on a few things I just won't compromise.

My all-time favorite hair product is Frizz-Ease. I simply won't live without it. I'd probably give up one of my kids before I'd give this stuff up. For sure my dog. Frizz-Ease tames my naturally curly hair so I don't look like Medusa. And that is a very good thing.

I probably could live without Yankee Candle tarts, but I sure don't want to. My whole house smells lovely when I light one and since I've discovered an electric tart burner I don't even have to bother to keep tea lights in the house anymore. My favorite scents (currently) are Fresh Comfort, Country Linen, Lilac Blossoms and Granny Smith Apple. Yum!

I fell in love with Sock it to Me Cake years ago. No, I don't bake it myself. I buy it at Wal-Mart. It's awesome. When I buy it (which isn't all that often, really!) I hide it from the kids and pray they don't find it.

My friend Linda convinced me to try Scott Tissue and I'm a convert. It's soft and it lasts forever! Seriously, I used to need a new roll of toilet paper in my downstairs bathroom every other day but one roll of Scott lasts more than a week. It's truly miraculous!

I'm also particular about my pens. My dad got me hooked on Pilot G-2 gel pens and now I buy them in every color available, including a few not shown on their website (pink, aqua and a lovely burgundy). I guard them with my life and my kids know better than to even look at them.

Do you have any favorites? Things you just couldn't live without? Tell me so I can get hooked too! ;)