A Few of My Favorite Things – Winter 2025

The holidays are over…but the fun is just starting!  It’s a brand new year, and 2025 has a ton of great things to offer all of us: health, love, laughter, and great new products on the market!  Yep!  Whether you need some items to help you get on track with the new year, or a fun Valentine’s Day gift for your lovey… there are a ton of new items out there.  I weed through them and pick my favorites.
These are a few of my favorite things this winter!

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  • Heart Blaster: This kids & young adult brand brings a visual representation of friendship, love & equality into their clothing. They collab with graffiti artists & graphic designers to create truly unique products perfect for preteen & teen gifts & rewards this year!
  • Bababoo & Friends: These toys are absolute beauty. They are a wooden toy line from Europe with an entirely new play concept: merging the power of storytelling with traditional playtime! It’s truly incredible & made for kids 12 month & up!

  • Plus-Plus: Plus-Plus is an open-ended, creative toy that with one simple shape, gives the user endless possibilities. It can be used to create puzzles, 2D and 3D mosaics and art, or used as a block to construct anything imaginable! It’s simple & genius!

  • Squishmallows Charm Bracelet: SO CUTE! This adorable little charm bracelet would be so cute in a Valentine’s Day OR Easter Basket! Move the charms around, and create your own fun! They aren’t squishy, but they sure are adorable!
  • Eat2Explore: This clever subscription cooking kit was made to help kids (& picky eaters) learn about cuisines around the world, and try new foods! Plus, they will rock their cooking skills and develop their young palates. It’s SO fun!
  • Animal Adventures: Day in The Forest: This adorable board book is filled with beautiful photos of animals living the forest life! Kids can learn all about these woodland creatures, and how they live in their forest homes. It’s absolutely adorable!

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids from Sourcebooks!
How to Catch a Loveosaurus  (ages 4 to 8) —A group of kids tries to catch the elusive and adorable Loveosaurus, who always spreads love and kindness.
Why We Celebrate Valentine’s Day (ages 6 to 9) — Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun of Valentine’s Day.
Don’t Push the Button: Tons of Love (babies to 3) — Larry the monster has spotted a heart-shaped button. You probably shouldn’t push it.
I Love to Watch You Grow! (ages 3 to 7) — Love is blooming on Sesame Street! Celebrate your little one as they grow more and more each day while introducing them to themes of sustainability!

  • NAT PAT: These natural patches (stickers) are infused with essential oils for quick, easy & natural solutions: ZenPatch for relaxation, FocusPatch for concentration, the new Sniff ‘n Sip to encourage hydration, and so much more!
  • P.L.A.Y. : Fur baby kids will love these Valentine’s Day collections of super adorable and festive plush toys! The Puppy Love set comes with “muttscatos,” heart, & roses. The Love Bug collection features an “I Ruv U” letter, kidss, & lock & key! SO CUTE!
  • Puking Ball: This is so much fun! The viral toy comes with its own non-stick slime and a slime storage bag. Squeeze it, and the slime comes out of its mouth! Made for ages 3+ it’s a great fidget toy to keep little hands entertained!
  • Stomp Rocket: I love every Stomp Rocket product – but this Dueling Stomp Hopper is probably my favorite! Made for kids 3+, it’s made with high bounce foam and even squeaks when you bounce!

  • doTERRA: New Year resolutions to better yourself?  Did you know doTERRA has incredible products to help with that? Dietary supplements, sleep and metabolic assistants, hand sanitizers, protecting throat drops and SO much more! Get healthy the natural way!
  • Esha Girl: Curly hair? This company wants you to nourish & define those precious curls! Their products are made with plant proteins & natural ingredients + biotin to keep your hair & scalp healthy. Hydration, definition, growth… they’ve got it all!
  • Lenoir Skin Care: This vegan skincare line uses all natural ingredients to clean, protect, hydrate & restore your skin’s natural glow! I tried the Rose Oil Facial Cleanser & within 3 days, I was noticing a difference. I’m DEFINITELY checking out more of their products!
  • Kedzie: The Sunset Sling bag is perfect for any outdoor activities – especially watching the sunset! This bag is designed for adventure, loved for looks. This ultra soft sling has golden hour style with gold standard storage.  Be sure to check out ALL of the incredible bags, too!
  • Jayebird: Calling all lady golfers! This gorgeous new knit top was inspired by Hong Kong – it has a mandarin collar, it’s sleeveless for seamless form when swinging AND keeping cool – and can be layered in cooler temps! There’s even a matching golf skirt!
  • Suntegrity: Award-winning mineral sun care & beauty products? SOLD! I’m currently obsessed Synergy Nitefix Renewal Cream!  It’s velvety  &  so smooth – full of plant-based oils and extracts that make it antioxidant-rich. My skin has never been brighter!
  • Tiger and the Monkey: Lightweight, layer-friendly, beautiful created & designed & luxurious. I fell in love immediately with their unique designs & the 100% cotton Signature T-Shirt is softer, cuter & more comfortable than I could have imagined!
  • Harland Threads: This luxury women’s golf brand is made for women that want to perform while on the green, while still remaining elegant & feminine. This Sicilia Skirt is a great example – it moves with your body for every swing & looks incredible!
  • REORIA: Embody elegance in simplicity! The REORIA turtleneck bodysuit is this season’s must-have wardrobe essential for all body shapes. A classy base layer for style and comfort, the long-sleeve bodysuit is perfect for layering with fall and winter outfits!
  • Bootleg Bath: I’m a bath girly, & this is my new FAVORITE bath accessories brand! They use natural ingredients, are paraben & synthetic fragrance-free! The Lavender Bath Oil has me melting in my bath – it’s absolute HEAVEN made from extracts & natural oils!
  • BabyBuddha 2.0: Empowering breast feeding moms is the name of the game with this amazing portable, battery-operated, quite breast pump! It features a long pull for better efficiency and strong let-down but also offers an option to soften or eliminate it for more sensitive users!
  • Pharma-C: These on-the-go disposable cleansing cloths for intimate areas (or any area!) are made with 99% natural origin ingredients! They are pH-balanced, alcohol & fragrance free, and enriched with cranberry- a natural antioxident!
  • Mood Joy: This Trio Nutrition product is a game changer! Struggling with the cold weather season? Need a boost in your happy hormones? This simple pill contains St. John’s Wort,  turmeric & more  to support emotional well-being!
  • The Formula: They had me at “holistic.” These eco-friendly, clean & natural ingredient products help with post-workout recovery, period cramps, chronic pain & even skin conditions. Even better- they REALLY work!

  • PriFa Coffee Tablets: Coffee without water – YEP! It’s all the flavor & caffeine you love in your regular cup of coffee, but in tiny tablet form! They are absolutely delicious, sugar-free, gluten- & GMO- free, and come in four 3 flavors: Classic, Latte & Cardamom!
  • Holikeme Broom Holder: Mount it just about anywhere, and you have convenient storage for those oddly shaped, hard to store cleaning & gardening items! This is too cool & convenient – store mops, brooms, gardening tools & so much more!
  • Piscifun Speed X Fishing Line Winder: Winding and re-winding efficiency is the name of the game with this cool tool! It even rotates WITH the line spool when it’s winding to reduce noise! And the clamp opens to accommodate difference spool sizes!
  • Bracelayer: These leggings made for men AND women have built-in knee compression! How clever & amazing is that? My favorite feature is the low-profile knee sleeves built right into the pants. It’s a game-changer for knee pain when working out!
  • The Barb Shop: This hair pomade is great for guys & gals with short hair – but anyone can use it! It’s not sticky like most, lasts all day, smells amazing, is lightweight & even rinses clean with water! It even nourishes your hair while it’s on!
  • Heat Holders:  Know someone who is always cold?  The creators of the world’s warmest socks have you covered for gifts! Their men’s & women’s socks are 7x warmer than regular cotton socks! Boyfriend recently tried the Men’s Base Layers & LOVES them!
  • Laptop Strap: It’s like a camera strap – for your laptop! This helps keep your laptop close at hand and super easy to access, while also remaining hands-free! Great for work or play, it’s the perfect accessory!
  • Power Life Whey Protein: This High Impact Protein Powder is my new favorite! It dissolves quickly, tastes amazing with no aftertaste, and has HMB (helps boost protein synthesis) + Vitamin D! GET SOME!

  • Stella Foods: Great-tasting, allergen-friendly, deliciously unique spice blends are something EVERY kitchen should have! The fun line includes 7 awesome blends – my favs are the Honey’d Heat and French Citrus – they are SO fresh and elevate food like crazy!
  • Wiley Wallaby: Ya’ll, I’m addicted. This brands’ licorice is about the best EVER! The flavors of their thick & super-soft candies are crazy good – Watermelon is my favorite, but that new Hot Cinnamon right there, too! Definitely give these a try if you have a sweet tooth!
  • Sweet Chaos: This is one of my favorite popcorn companies! The Peanut Butter Cup and Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter are my fav flavors of this amazing popcorn drizzled in sweet goodness! Definitely check them out!
  • Two Rivers Coffee Company:  This is my cup of tea… errr… coffee!! 🙂 Two Rivers has best best sampler pack of coffee pods EVER! Not only are the flavors amazing- my favs are Gingerbread Man & Coney Island Caramel- they also make teas, cocoas, ciders & cappuccino!
  • Wine Insiders: With Valentine’s Day right around the corner that means that finding the right wine for a romantic dinner is a must! Check out their sets-  the Wintry Whites is right up my alley + there is TONS more to the site!
  • Basic Honey: Holy moly – honey lovers! Check this out! Ethically sourced, farm-fresh, all-natural, high quality honey that tastes incredible is HERE! I love the Gallberry flavor in my coffee, and tried Sweet Clover on my bagel. It’s absolutely delicious!
  • SunButter: The best alternative to peanut butter is HERE! This yummy, allergen-friendly, super nutritious line of spread is your new go-to! Made with sunflower seeds (instead of peanuts), they come in crunchy, chocolate, no sugar added, and more!
  • Handzies: Naturally clean, always handy! These individual wipes are alcohol-, dye-, paraben-, perfume-, triclosan-, and BZK-free. They are also hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and vegan. Convenient for diaper bags, purses, gym bags, garages, glove compartments, & so much more!
  • Sorella Spices: I found the Holy Grail of taco seasonings!! The Fiesta Blend is just one of their amazing spices that uses only clean, simple ingredients! They are allergy friendly, low in sodium, vegan, non-GMO & free of fillers and preservatives!
  • Sanniti Olives: Supermarket Italy has these awesomely delicious and decadent, imported olives that will help you say, “o-live you!”  With lots of unique varieties, your charcuterie boards & romantic picnics will really stand out! Check out the sampler!
  • Castello Whipped Dips: Awesome for lunches, parties, appetizers & so much more, these fun cream cheese based dips are absolute perfection! The flavors pack a punch – my fav is the Garlic & Herbs that I eat with raw veggies!
  • Cambio: These are the world’s FIRST aluminum Keurig-compatible coffee pods! The coffee itself is incredible – so bold & flavorful! But I also love the sustainability of this company that helps remove plastic from oceans!
  • Pull Start Fire: We are camping & fireplace people but I’m the worst at starting the fire. With Pull Start Fire, it’s SO simple and the fire is roaring in minutes! No matches, windproof, rainproof & can light on wet wood!

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