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TOP 10+ ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS. all the ladies love.
by Kara V. 

Recommended by a bunch of Moms in their thirties.

Favorite Things for Ladies

I recently attended a "Favorite Things" party - have you ever been?? Each person who attends is instructed to bring a select number of *one* item that they consider to be their "favorite thing." This year, we each brought 4 items that were around $10 each. This can be adjusted depending on how much your group is willing to spend and how many things you want to go home with. In this case, each person went home with 4 *different* items that other people brought. It's the best! You know you're going home with good stuff because people bring their most loved, heavily-used, highly-recommended products. It's The. Best. I'm telling you!


I wanted to share the products that were brought and given at the party, to share the love! 💛


Please note, the items listed below contain affiliate links, which means I could earn a small commission if you purchase through my link (at no extra cost to you!)

A leave-in hair treatment that does *EVERYTHING!*

  1. Repair for Dry & Damaged Hair
  2. Shine & Frizz Control
  3. Heat Protection
  4. Silkiness & Smoothness
  5. Hair Color Protection with UVA & UVB Filters
  6. Easier Brushing & Ironing
  7. Incredible Detangling
  8. Long-Lasting Hairstyle
  9. Split Ends Prevention
  10. Adds Body


I brought this item to the party because I'm OBSESSED with it. It smells good, makes my hair easy to comb through after showering, and does all that other good stuff too! 👆 I've been using it for years and always make sure to have a back up bottle ready for when I run out. I kinda like it. 🤗


This professional, commercial grade formula is safe around kids & pets. Its lightning fast action erases stains from clothing, bibs, carpets, auto & furniture upholstery.


TWO of my friends brought this item, so it *must* be good! 👌 They said it even removes stains from berries, and old stains, too. I need to try this ASAP - I'm excited.


  • Removes pet accidents, grease, oil, ink, red wine, coffee, blood, rust, food, cosmetics, dirt, and grime 
  • Water-based, non-flammable and odor free


Great on upholstery too! I LOVE this stain remover and use it to clean pretty much everything. 😍


One of my friends put together cute baggies that included a few wool dryer balls, an essential oil, and a homemade room spray. #overachiever 😉 It was so cute!


I bought these wool dryer balls myself a few months ago and must say, I love them. I had heard they help prevent fitted sheets from getting all tangled up in the dryer, which is my biggest pet peeve everrrrr. Does that ever happen to you that all your laundry gets tangled up in a big knot? It seemed to happen to me all the time. 😭


I bought these balls to help with that problem and learned they have many other benefits, too! They help the environment by cutting down on fabric softener and dryer sheets (if you add a few drops of essential oils). They also reduce drying time up to 40%, reduce wrinkles and static, and more! SCORE, all around! 🙌


I am PUMPED about this product! I have bought way too many phone holders for my car and they always end up dropping my phone or coming off of the dash. So frustrating!


My friend said she's never had a problem using this phone holder! Apparently the N52 magnets are super strong to hold the phone securely and the 3M adhesive sticks really well to the dash. This link to Amazon includes a 2-pack so you and your significant other can each have one - perfect! 😊


Avarelle Acne Patches will shrink your zit overnight or even suck out all the gunk!


I am SO intrigued! I've seen all kinds of these "pimple patches" but wasn't sure if they actually worked. My friend swears by these and likes the XL size. Can't wait to try this!


  • Microfiber face towels help you efficiently and easily clean away residual makeup such as foundation, lipstick, eye shadows, simple makeup, and more, bringing you a naturally clean and refreshing feeling. 
  • When face cloths are used, apply soap on stains, gently wipe by hands and rinse with clean water. Continue to wipe and rinse until the stains are cleaned. After washing, dry naturally for the next use.


This totally intrigues me that you don't need makeup remover! I'm into it!


Apparently this bar of laundry soap has been around a long time and a lot of people swear by this stuff. Just keep it by your washing machine, rub on any stains, and wash like normal. Neat!! 🤗


  • Soft, durable, and smooth against your skin. It shrinks minimally in the wash and will hold up wear after wear.
  • Honeycomb Support System cradles the arch of your foot, like a firm but comfortable hug around your midfoot.


Basically, these socks are SUPER comfy and durable. No holey socks here! And grippers are a must for cruising around the house, right? OH! And get this! For every pair purchased, they donate a pair to a homeless shelter. How cool is that?! You can get a 20% off coupon on the website so look for that. 👌


  • 'GIMME Bands Any Fit Hair Ties' are perfect for everyday use and compliment most hair types. 
  • Bands provide all-day firm ponytails while preventing damage to hair. 
  • Optimized for grip while providing the perfect balance between firmness and gentleness.
  • No snagging and easy to remove.
  • Simply toss your GIMME Bands in the washer and dryer to shrink them back to their original size. It also removes hair oils that build up in the band, helping your band feel fresh and new!


That last bullet point is what blows my mind! Hair bands always seem to stretch out, but these can go in the washer/dryer to be shrunk back to size! So cool! They have bands specifically for thick hair and fine hair, too!


Last but not least, someone brought a Starbucks gift card (and Milk Duds - yum!). You can never go wrong with Starbucks, so this was a fabulous item to bring!


And that's a wrap! I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the best products on the market, according to me and some friends. Clearly, we are in an interesting stage of life when we all get jazzed about the latest and greatest household cleaners. 😂 If you're like us, maybe your life will be changed by some of these products too. Let me know if you know and love any of these things, or if we're missing a crucial item. Comment below. 👇


Thanks for reading. Have a great day! XO!


~ Kara


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