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Community Post: The ONE Thing I Can't Live WIthout




Welcome to the first of the new Community Post series! I wanted to kick this off with a list of things that women across Instagram and Facebook simply can't live without. Not sponsored, no advertising, just some everyday items that we LOVE and use every day. From beauty to water bottles, here are all the things YOU GUYS can't live without!


Okay, this one's mine - my planner and home calendar! I HATE using my phone or electronics for anything more than I need to (and Instagram. I love Instagram.) and it also doesn't do me much good because I like to leave it where I can't see it.

ENTER the planner. I've tried several, and right now am using the Recollections planner. It can be found at Michaels. This past week, they were 70% off! I put a lot of things in it-  work items, play dates, bills due, health items.... anything. We also have a calendar up in the kitchen that serves as the household command center. Long story short... I'd be super lost without it! Pictured is last year's Happy Planner and the available stickers were fun when I wanted to personalize the spread.


BEAUTY
For a lot of us, the mornings are hectic and having a couple of products that help us feel ready to join society without a ton of time in front of the mirror is a total game changer.


"Revlon Colorstay Liquid Lipstick. I am not a daily full makeup wearer, but most every day I put this lipstock on in the color Nude with a little mascara and I feel set. My lips are naturally really pale so I like to have just a little color. It's the perfect shade and I just put a little on and it lasts for most of the day." @nataliebena


"Texturizing Spray Wax. A little back story: I used to hate my hair. It was thin and wispy and had no body. I always wanted long, beautiful locks that I could curl, but that was not to be. One day I decided just to chop it all off. Best decision of my life and now my hair is my favorite feature. It truly fits who I am!" @utahwomensretreats



"This is my FAVORITE! I have used it for 5 years." @modestmadeeasy



"One thing I can't live without is Monat, the community of women it has led me to has been a saving grace for me. I've gained confidence, community and my hair has become so much healthier since having children." @lynmarie1313



FOOD AND DRINK

@sharp_territori says, "Can't live without my hyrdo flask! I got the big 40oz bottle, I take it with me everywhere, it keeps my water super cold and holds a ton so I keep my h2o intake high! *bonus* - this thing is solid and would knock someone out for you when you walk out to your car alone. Can be found on Amazon! I recommend the straw lid."


Triplet Mom @frypartyoffive swears by the pizza cutter she keeps in her purse. "From the time they first started eating solid food I've used a pizza cutter to quickly cut everything. I still use it often... and still carry one in my purse for restaurants!"


"GreenteaHP! Helps with metabolism, yummy, and lets be real... caffeine, even though it isn't much. Healthier than soda!" @shawnamurray45


AROUND THE HOUSE


"This is kind of weird, but I'd definitely say we can't live without our Mrs. Meyer's cleaning spray! We love it because it is made with natural ingredients and keeps our home smelling fresh." @sadie_banks




Thanks everyone for sharing! This was a really fun collaborative effort. Stay tuned for next week's community post!

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