My Favorite Things by Kimberly Rose Johnson

 

This is my second annual post about my favorite things. I've divided my favorite things into categories and they are in no particular order.

Household Cleaners- I have very sensitive skin so I'm careful about the products I use.  

Dr. Bonner's 18-In-1 Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap is my newest favorite. I dilute it and use it for hand washing as well as general cleaning. It smells super good and it is literally one of the best cleaners I've ever used. Most importantly, it doesn't bother my skin at all!

Norwex Laundry Detergent. I have a high efficiency washer and in my opinion those things don't clean well, so I need an exceptional cleaner. Norwex Laundry Detergent makes my towels feel soft and they have zero scent. I LOVE it. 

Coffee- I discovered two coffees recently that I absolute love: 

Barnie's and Silver Falls. Both are pictured below. After getting headaches constantly from various coffee brands I realized that decaf coffee can be decaffeinated in more than one way. One uses nasty chemicals and another uses a water filtration process. Silver Falls uses a water filtration process and now I no longer have a headache after drinking decaf coffee. I also can't have gluten. Barnie's coffee is gluten free and the taste is Amazing. My favorite blends are in the pictures below.

Apps- I'm a bit of a health nut as well as sweet romance movie nut. I've discovered two apps that feed my hobbies. 

Fiton: A free app you can download to your smart TV,  computer or phone. They have exercise classes that are extremely well done and are constantly updating the content. I highly recommend this app. I use it four to five days a week. LOVE it!

Frndly TV: This is a paid app, but the cost is low. It includes all the Hallmark channels, UP TV and many more family friendly channels. I had so many Christmas movies available to watch this year, I had to pick and choose. I was like a kid in a candy store.

Personal Care- As I already stated I'm a health nut, as such I seek out personal care products that are clean. 

Kopari Coconut Melt is simply coconut oil to be used as moisturizer. It's sold at places like Sephora rather than the grocery store. Sure I could save money and pick up standard coconut oil but this stuff is a luxury that for me is worth the money.

Entertainment- 

Audiobooks are my absolute favorite. I'm on the computer a lot, so reading after work is a challenge for my eyes. Enter audiobooks. I can listen while I cook dinner, clean, drive, or exercise. I even set the timer at night sometimes so I can be read to sleep. Sometimes I actually fall asleep and have to go back to see what I missed lol.

Vinyl records: I'm old enough that in the early years of my life all I had were vinyl records. I recently re-discovered them and have to wonder why I ever stopped using them, other than for convenience. I can't listen to vinyl in the car or on a walk etc...

That's my list for 2022. What are some of your favorite things?

Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson writes suspense and romance that warms the heart and feeds the soul. Learn more about Kimberly at https://kimberlyrjohnson.com/

My Top Can't Live Without Favorite Things by Kimberly Rose Johnson

 Okay, maybe I can live without these things, but I don't want to. For quite some time I've thought about writing a post about my favorite things. I'm sure you have a list of things you wouldn't want to live without too. Here's my list.

1. Hot Tools curling iron:  

I have thick wavy hair that is unruly and the Hot Tools iron is the only one I've found that not only takes away the frizz but has a lasting curl.

2. Face Sunblock: 

I have three favorites that I use during different times of the year. They are in the picture.

3. Kindle Paperwhite: 

I love my Kindle Paperwhite because I can adjust the font size, it's lightweight, and the ink is like reading a books so it doesn't bother my eyes. I received a new waterproof Paperwhite for Christmas but since it's a little heavier than my old one so I most often read on my old one. 

4. Big chunky sweater: 

I am often cold so having a thick sweater handy is a must.

5. A stationary bike: 

I like to ride my stationary bike three to five days a week. it's a nice break from sitting at a desk and once I get into a rhythm it's relaxing.

6. Ergonomic desk chair:

I bought my chair years ago, and I still love it. I experience much less pain while using this chair than I do when using other chairs.

7. Yearly Bible: 

I like to start my day reading my bible. I love that the yearly bible lays out what I need to read each day in order to finish reading the bible in a year.

8. Norwex cleaning cloths:

I recently discovered Norwex cleaning products. This discovery has changed how I clean and it's a change for the better. They clean without the use of harsh cleaners. You literally only need water. If you ever get the opportunity to watch a demonstration do so and you will see why I'm so excited about these products. I have the face cloth in the picture. It removes all my makeup, including waterproof mascara that no other product has been able to get off. 

Now it's your turn. What are some of your favorite things you use in your day to day life you wouldn't want to be without?

Before I go I wanted to let you know about a Kindle Countdown Deal I decided to do last minute for Valentine's Day. My Valentine's Day book A Love Song for Kayla is included in the collection. Right now the collection is only 99¢ until February 19, 2021. Available at Amazon.

Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance and romantic mystery and suspense with a heart.

Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

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