A Few of my Favorite Things

When I was visiting California a few weeks ago, and staying with my wonderful friend Karla, she said to me, "You know, if I was looking at your overnight bag, and didn't know it was yours, I would have figured out it was yours pretty quickly. All your stuff screams 'Tammy'!" I laughed and said, "Like what?" "Your aromatherapy body wash, pink lipgloss, nail polish... it's Tammy all the way." I had to smile when she said that. It's nice to feel someone knows your style so well that they can figure out what you like the most.

I was puttering around online, looking at some of my favorite things, when I thought, what the heck! I'll post some of Tammy's favorites... well, for this month anyway! So here are some of my must-have favorites in no particular order....

1. My guilty pleasure...

I won't lie, I am completely addicted to this website. Every single morning, I get up, check my email, check my MySpace, and then head to TMZ.com. Thank you Harvey Weinstein. And, please, don't judge me by this.

2. One of the best reads ever...

I will officially cart this book around with me until I retire. Amazing work (and life) tips!

3. Drift off to SLEEP....

This amazing pillow mist from Bath and Body Works is soothing. I love snuggling up in sheets lightly sprayed with this fresh scent.

4. Assistant to the Regional Manager...

People either love it or hate it. I, for one, LOVE it! Since Season 4 is put on hold due to the writers' strike, I have been watching Seasons 1-3 over again, and over again, and over again... And I still die laughing. I fall asleep to it every night. No lie.

5. Vegan Power...

I am quasi-vegan and this cookbook from Dreena Burton makes vegan eating exciting! You can check out her great blog here too.

6. Heaven in a cup....

For the moments I'm not vegan, this delectable drinking chocolate from Sprinkles Cupcakes is pure joy topped with a vanilla-bean marshmallow. Based in California, Sprinkles is expanding across the USA and opening up a new store in Scottsdale this month. If anyone wants to go, CALL me!

7. TCBY what???....

Again, for the non-vegan days, this is the YUMMIEST frozen yogurt ever. Believe the hype. Currently only available in California and New York, Pinkberry offers just 3 flavors (plain, green tea, coffee) that are more tart than sweet. Top off with fresh fruit (AKA freshly cut whole fruit, not chopped up mush floating in sugary syurp) and even fun choices like Cap'n Crunch or Fruity Pebbles. You've got yourself the perfect healthy-ish treat!

8. Use Your Body...

I HATE working out. But I do it anyway. But I HATE it. A lot. It bores me. But I found a trick that works for me: pilates! With only a 20 minute work out, sculpting the body is not too much of a challenge. And it works! Only a few weeks of faithful use and I'm totally seeing ab lines showing. So God bless Joseph Pilates for creating a system that doesn't leave me bored and doesn't take up too much time!

9. Words! Words! Words!...

So this isn't really about Shawn McDonald (although his music is AMAZING and I highly recommend him!). No, rather it's about his wife, Kate, and her amazing blog! I started reading Kate's blog a few years ago, and it's one of the few I still consistently read. A young wife, mother, and deeply spiritual person, I really find Kate's blog encouraging. So go here and read for yourself. Don't be surprised if you become addicted!

10. Just Can't Get Enough...

of C.G. Bigelow's Strawberry Shake Lip Shine!!! This clear gloss has a strawberry milk scent to it and is a perfect base before I throw on MAC's "Fabby" lipstick. The only downside? It's out of production right now! :( I hope they come back as a summer flavor. PS Btw, if you didn't know, I am completely addicted to lipgloss!!!


Well that's all I got for today!! Hope maybe you find one or two items you might try out!

Peace and love
Tams