What I Bought From Amazon

While we're on the topic of organizing my brain, I wanted to make a dedicated list of some of my favorite things I bought from Amazon each month for easy reference! Things I've been obsessing over...

Amazon Favorites in May / June / July / August:

This round up appears to be going quarterly but here's my latest and greatest Amazon haul!

 

• Leaf Blower – My new pride and joy, nothing feels more satisfying. Charger comes separately!
• Toddler Sensory Toys – Unsure if Finn or I love this more, but it’s cute and keeps him engaged.
• Protein Powder – My go-to for 5 years: clean, simple, and actually delicious.
• New Slippers - my annual refresh on house shoes because I wear these 10 hours a day 365 days a year.
• Glass Baby Food Containers – Stocked up for basil vin, pesto, and sauces — not just baby food.
• Portable Tire Inflator – No more gas station stops; set the PSI and let this little guy do the work.
• Diving Gem Pool Toy Set – Endless pool fun that doubles as a treasure hunt.
• 5 Minute Stories – Our bedtime staple: two stories a night and Poppy is hooked. Fancy Nancy and Frozen are the current front runners.
• Kids Water Table – Round two after our last one took a beating; still a huge hit.
• Kids LED Scooter – Pink – We leveled up for Poppy and she is cruising in style.
• Stacking & Spinning Toy – Another gem from my favorite kids’ toy brand.
• Kiddo Jordans - back to school shoes for Pops!
• Body Wash – Saffron & Cedar – Smells like heaven; I’m obsessed with this brand.
• Portable White Noise Machine – A travel must that keeps Finn asleep all night long.

Amazon Favorites in Feb / March / April:

Safe to say that since we had Finn - I forgot to gather up my fav purchases LOL. Mom brain is real. Here are my favs from the last few months:

• The Best Diapers - our favorite diapers!
• Tinted Sunscreen - EltaMD UV Daily Tinted SPF 40 Face Sunscreen Moisturizer is lightweight, has sheer coverage with broad-spectrum protection and hydrating hyaluronic acid. I use it daily.
• Wipes for the diapers: the best and I find myself using far less than traditional brands
• Big Kid Bike - when I tell you that Poppy learned how to transition from a balance bike to a regular bike (no training wheels) in 3 days, I'm not even exaggerating. This thing is amazing.
• Hello Kitty Bandaids - god forbid I buy plain basic bandaids.
• Swim Flippers - our swim coach and Poppy both love these!
• Baby Food Jars - just bought another set of these to prep food for Finn!
• Repairing cream - someone recommended this when I had my brief skin reaction and thought I needed a bleph. Turns out I was just allergic to whatever I put on my face. But this cream was a godsend!
• My exfoliating face wash - because of the insane reaction I had, I've been super careful about what I put on my face. This is the best face wash.
• Noise Canceling Headphones - I didn't own headphones until last week. So I snaggd these in preparation for our international flight
• Tried and true Mascara - never straying from this again. Lesson learned.
• Poppy's Fav Biker Shorts - These are cheap and cute so when we inevitably spill on them and it stains, I'm not panicked.
• Pastina Pasta - WHY is pastina so hard to find! I've been ordering it in bulk.
• Kiddo shampoo and body wash - on repeat for 4 years!
• Sparkle Sneakers - similair to the bike shorts, we ruin a shoe within 3-4 months! I love these!
• Our new favorite kids book series - OBSESSED with this series!

Amazon Favorites in Sept / Oct / Nov / Dec / Jan:

• Electric Box Cutter: A lightweight mini box cutter that I got for Thomas so he stops yelling at me for not breaking down my own boxes LOL
• My favorite face wash - love the little beads in this to help get my pores extra clean!
• Boys Swim Trunks: the cutest colorful swim trunks featuring UPF 50+ sun protection
• Thomas has been building out his home gym for ages and this Bosu ball is our current fav for sit ups and planks.
• Womens Pajamas: the first few weeks after Finn was born I lived in pajamas so treated myself to a few great pairs.
• This $10 brush is the best brush in the game - no knots - no snags! Poppy and I are both obsessed.
• Sticker Books: these are Poppy's love language and she does them every morning after her breakfast before school.
• If your a dude or have a dude obsessed with great smelling body wash - this is it! Same goes for this body fragrance!
• Diapers: my fav brand! These are so soft and organic and clean and we used them for both Poppy and now Finn.
• Somehow many of my favorite leftover containers have left with dinner party guests and never returned so I re-upped on the snapware of my dreams!
• Pink Yeti: Hydration is always a priority for me and after Poppy commandeered my last Yeti, I snagged a new one so I can stay hydrated daily. I try to drink 3 of these a day.
• We're combo feeding these days so an electric formula dispenser is KEY! As is this little travel situation when I can't take my machine with me!
• White Peony Tea: my current obsession
• Poppy's teacher got her this Alphabet backpack and she is obsessed!
• Silicon Oven Mits: it was time for new oven mitts and these are so easy to clean and have no hot spots!
• Unicorn Bandaids: need I say more!?
• Hand Soap: restocked all the bathrooms in our house with the best soap in the game!
• Protein Powder: this is our favorite protein powder 3 years and running. It's so good mixed into a smoothie

Amazon Favorites in August:

• Welp, we might have waited until the very last minute to do some newborn shopping but we did manage to get it together in time to get the latest and greatest when it comes to car seats.
• My form of nesting is just making sure the whole house is stocked on everything and that includes dishwasher detergent! This is the one that every single repair man I've ever encountered recommends!
• Art projects are our love language these days and these dot markers are taking up HOURS of our time these days.
• Same goes for these fun fishing puzzles.
• School started today so we got a new pair of sparkle kicks - OBVIOUSLY and a pink "laptop" for all her homework.
• This is hands down the best lunch box of all times!
• More art project gear - colorful masking tape and kid friendly scissors!
• Poppy snagged a new water bottle of her choosing for this school year!
• And while not nearly as colorful or fun, this Nanit Stand for the new baby is the best on the market! We love the whole Nanit system!
• Chicest white sandals of all times that I wore for the Crate launch party. They are a bit of a splurge but they'll last me forever!
• While Finn won't be eating solids for a few months, I figured it was a good time to start making some baby food with the best baby food maker and take advantage of all the summer produce. Will be stocking my freezer starting next weekend.
• We are officially that family - Barbie Dream House has entered the chat!
• Last but not least - there's nothing more relaxing than a shower post-bebe so treated myself to a new soap scent that is almost ALMOST like being in a spa!

Amazon Favorites in July:

• My sister stole my instant-pot last time she was here so I snagged a new one a few weeks back! Perfect prep before we become a family of four!
• Poppy JUST started to get into beads and let me tell you, this is the best way to spend an hour and get some cute bracelets out of it!
• Tennis is our new favorite pastime: we play every day outside before school hence we needed an on brand (pink/purple) tennis racket!
• Black Dress #1: tighter body con options
• Black Dress #2: less tight and perfect for lazy summer days
• We needed a new umbrella that covered even more space - its insanely hot in LA so this one now covers our entire seating area and all our guests are thrilled.
• New pajamas: these are lightweight and perfectly comfy for summer, fall, winter or spring!
• This is my favorite meat thermometer! An absolute must for peak-grilling season!
• Diving gems because we live in the pool currently.
• If you live somewhere that mosquitos are present, you need this little machine! I put them out for every single dinner party and so far, we're sitting pretty!

Amazon Favorites in May + June:

• All Time Cookbook: my favorite LA restaurant published their first cookbook and it is amazing!
• Shampoo and Conditioner: this is my current favorite shampoo / conditioner combo for both myself and for Poppy! And it's clean!
• Matcha: I'm pretty particular about my matcha powder - so many of them taste too "earthy" for me! But this brand / flavor is the best IMO.
• Sticker Books: it's upsetting that I didn't invent these sticker books. These keep Poppy entertained for HOURS and we toted them with us on all our recent travels. Anytime we went out for a longer dinner, we'd let her have at it and she'd go to town with the stickers / stories for at least a solid 45+ minutes! Mega parenting win.
• Tie Dye High Tops: my girl loves a pop of color on her shoe!
• Sparkle Low Tops: we're deep into a sparkle / light up shoe phase and these are Poppy's everything!
• Men's Shorts: Thomas has been living in these and purchased them in every color! Perfect for summer.
• Pool Towels: Obsessed with this print / color!
• Kids Jelly Shoes: we're back in the 90's with these and I AM THRIVING. They are for Poppy but I'm just so enthused to see them back in style!
• Light weight Pajamas: I came to terms recently that all my old tattered pajamas needed to go. So I snagged a new pair and I'm obsessed with how light weight these are and uber uber soft!
• Body Oil: I'm slathering my body in this nightly and it's leaving me silky smooth!

Amazon Favorites in April:

• Nap Mat: Poppy is starting to take naps at school so this was her pick for a nap mat!!
• Pool Towels: You know when all your towels loose absorbency and they are scratchy? That happened to us. And it was time to replace them. These are cute and cozy and I love the green color.
• Nemo Pool Toys: If you'll notice, this month was a LOT of pool focused purchases. With summer right around the corner, we're stocked and ready for pool parties and cook-outs.
• Sparkle Goggles: No description needed, these are epic.
• Summer Duvet Insert: I've done without a summer duvet insert for years but recently it's been getting SO hot in the Valley and I try to save some $$ on my electricity bill by not cranking the A/C at night! Let's hope this solves it!
• Kismet Cookbook: As you know, pre-ordering cookbooks is suppppper important to authors and one of our favorite local joints has a book coming out very soon. It'll be delivered to my house day of launch!
• Sticker Books: these are our new love language for dinners out and road trips. It keeps poppy entertained for a solid 30-45 mintues!
• Dry Shampoo: for those of us who have dark hair! No more white powder!!
• Farmers Market Wagon: We've graduated from the stroller. It's equal parts depressing because I don't want her to grow up and thrilling because she LOVES this wagon!
• Sunscreen: Restock from our fav from last year!
• Raising Mentally Strong Kids: The author to this book is one of my fav follows on IG so I'm excited to dive into his latest piece of work!

Amazon Favorites in March:

• Promix Grass-fed Whey Vanilla Protein Powder - Time to re-up our fav protein powder.
• Birthday Cake Protein Bars: You know Thomas is obsessed with this brand and they now make birthday cake flavored protein bars. Consider us hooked.
• Refresher of my favorite matcha that doesn't taste like dirt!
• Matcha: It was time for a new one. The old one had seen better days.
• Matcha Whisk Holder: As mentioned above, this little gadget will prolong the life of my new whisk and looks v cute on our coffee station!
• Yeti: Ordered this for my matcha and coffee consumption when I'm in the car!
• Fair Play Card Game: I learned about these recently on a friends podcast and they are fascinating. Basically a deck of cards to help you divy up household tasks. We did the deck one night over a glass on wine and it was fascinating because we are shockingly even when it comes to tasks. Kinda fun to see it translate right in front of you.
• Montessori Hanging Beads: Poppy's current favorite lesson at school so we ordered it for home!
• Garage Shelving: Thomas recently started cleaning out our attic and things needed some ORGANIZATION! Shelving was ordered, boxes and labels were printed and now we're in a much better place!

Amazon Favorites in February:

• Bulk Birthday Gifts in the form of puzzles: the amount of covid baby birthday parties right now is off the charts. Everyone is turning 3 and I started buying presents in bulk so parties became easy peasy! These puzzles are perfection. We have a few and love them!
• Childrens Earmuffs: after taking Poppy to a soccer game and not having any noise canceling headphones or earplugs we realized how loud those games can be and immediately purchased these for future events!
• Thomas' new favorite house shoes: we're a no-shoe household so it was high-time Thomas joined the house shoe game!
• Why yes I did buy a 12-pack of my favorite chocolate chips: I am who I am and I make no apologies!
• Slam balls are where it's at: Basically an 80 pound ball full of sand. Its hard to pick up and it does not go far when you drop it. One of the most challenging workouts you can do.
• Trampoline for toddlers + also adults: The best way to guarantee an epic nap or work on your sprint speed!
• Birthday Cake Protein Bars: You know Thomas is obsessed with this brand and they now make birthday cake flavored protein bars. Consider us hooked.
• Travel Router: this little device lets you create your own wifi network when you're on the road. Our monitor for Poppy only works on a private wifi network so this will be a huge help for upcoming travels this spring / summer / fall.

Amazon Favorites in January:

• Countertop Compost is the new name of my game and these are the little bags for inside! They go right into the green bin when they are full and I'm thrilled we added a compost into our routine!
• Back on my eye mask game!
• Refresher of my favorite matcha that doesn't taste like dirt!
• Stocked up on a few more tissue box covers because they are v cheap and make a huge difference in vibe!
• These are our favorite sand filled weights for working out!
• Poppy's shoe game is straight sparkle!
• If you have neglected oiling your wooden cutting board like me, this is your reminder to get it together and take care of your wooden boards!

Amazon Favorites in December:

• Tower28 - perfect red lip color! And bonus: it's long lasting!
• Heart Jammies - Poppy is growing out of clothes left and right so we did a quick jammy refresh with this brand. They are ultra soft.
• New Flatwear - Thomas and I don't really exchange holiday gifts but this year we just upgraded our flatwear and bought these gorgeous pieces from Saber. I've been eyeing them for months and finally bit the bullet. Planning on making them last the rest of my life.
• Outdoor Tennis Net - one of Poppys most favorite Christmas presents was this net! Start 'em young.
• Stainless Steel Sippy Cup - I don't know about you, but if you've purchased anything silicon or plastic for your kiddo, it eventually starts to taste like soap. Over the holidays I did a massive purge of plastic and silicon and replaced Poppy's overnight water cups with these stainless steel ones! No leaks and no soapy taste!
• Leather Jewelry Box - while I didn't technically buy this, a family member did, it's the perfect jewelry box. I didn't have one so I needed somewhere to store all the cute necklaces I've accumulated over the years that was small and compact and cute!
• Leaf Blower - listen, there is nothing that gives me more joy that using a leaf blower or a power washer. We've been borrowing from our neighbor for almost 4 years and decided it was time to snag one for ourselves. Our yard has never looked better!
• Sonos Wireless Speakers - if you know my husband, you know he's obsessed with all things sound / speakers. Some of our old speakers were no longer compatible so these have entered the chat.
• Leather Kleenex Box Cover - best 7 dollars I've ever spent. They just make things a bit cuter without breaking the bank.
• Wine Folly Book - if you saw on IG, Thomas and were DEEP into Drops of God. So much so that Thomas has now become obsessed with reading about wine, learning about wine, and I want to start hosting themed wine dinner parties. We're in deep guys. And this is how we're starting to educate ourselves.
• Blush Colored Wastebasket and Toilet Cleaner - not the least bit sexy but so much more chic than what I had in Poppy's bathroom originally! Blends right in with her new blush colored tile.

Amazon Favorites in November:

• Golf GPS 450 Yard Laser Range Finder - My husband is clearly obsessed with golf and this is his latest toy.
• Promix Grass-fed Whey Vanilla Protein Powder - Time to re-up our fav protein powder.
• Digital Camera for Toddlers - Christmas shopping came early! One of Poppys older friends had this and she was OBSESSED.
• Frame Denim Black Pants - the best black denim on earth. Got another pair because my other pair was 4 years old and a bit stretched out from repetitive use lol.
• Toddler Guitar - unclear how we got a musical child considering how tone deaf I am, but here we are.
• Toniebox - another great holiday gift for Poppy! Obsessed with the story telling aspect without a screen. We try to watch less than 45 mins of TV in this house a day, so this will be great to hear some amazing stories without a screen.
• Frozen Toothbrush Set - on brand.
• Adidas Samba Shoe - Thomas' latest dad shoe!
• Long Lasting Red Lipstick in Beso - perhaps the best red lipstick I've ever owned.
• New Bathroom Plush Towels - we're in the process of finishing up our bathroom remodel so I snagged a few new towels for it.
• Powder Room Waste Basket + Toilet Brush - same story as above and obvi not sexy to talk about toilet brushes but these are legit chic and I'm very into them.

Amazon Favorites in October:

• Wide Leg Sweat Pants - favorite brand with my favorite cut!
• Black Trousers - these were a splurge but OMG they are the best black trousers I've ever worn and I will be wearing them for the rest of my life.
• Green Leather Pants - obsessed with these. Will be wearing them to every holiday party this year.
• Black and White Jacket - I've had a few covert trips to some very cold weather meetings recently and needed a jacket that is cute and fits a sweater underneath and this fits the bill perfectly.
• Snack Box - I'm a snack mom now and lemme tell ya, I'm a pro!
• Spatulas - we ditched all our old plastic spatulas recently and replaced them with these silicon ones that are a dream and won't fall apart.
• Magnetic Tiles for Toddlers - we're big builders in this house! BIG BUILDING ENERGY
• Frozen inspired Magnetic Tiles - same story as above.
• Glass Snapwear - Friendsgiving came and went and without fail, some of my friends forgot to bring their own to-go containers. I reluctantly let a few trustworthy people take some how and then low and behold... no one returned it! So I snagged a new set for myself.
• Ugg Slippers - as you know, I wear my Ugg slippers daily, all day, every day and they get a lot of wear and tear. This is my annual Ugg purchase so I get a plush new set for the holidays.
• Toddler Puffer Jacket - 'tis the season!

Amazon Favorites in September:

• ProMix Protein Puff Bars - great snacks on the go.  Perfect for travel days on the airplane or something to fill you up in between meals.
• Animal Sticker Pack - we're deep into a sticker phase over here. And these don't stick to the walls so we're all about them.
• Skechers Kids' Shuffle Lite-Mini Mermaid Sneaker - glitter and sparkles all day every day!
• Ippodo Tea Matcha - my current favorite matcha!!
• Bamboo Matcha Whisk - Thomas says "Gaby requires a matcha latte every morning.  It has been clumpy lately so I finally got a whisk and now all problems are solved"
• Nike Mens Sneakers - These are a classic.  Was very excited to find them on amazon.  Basically slippers in shoe form that look super rad. Fun fact, my first pair was back in 2001. You know they are a classic when you are still rocking them 22 years later.
• Disney Frozen 2 Educational Laptop - Poppy sees us on our computers from time to time so we wanted to get her one to "Type" on. We took the battery out so it's just a non-musical toy!
• Roseline Roasted Whole Bean Coffee - Favorite coffee roaster at the moment.  They are from Portland and are putting out some delicious beans. Every bag is roasted to order so you know its fresh AF. You can get it on Amazon or if you want a 10% discount head on over to their roselinecoffee.com and use code Welcome10 when checking out.
• R+Co Atlantis Moisturizing B5 Shampoo - restock!
• R+Co Atlantis Moisturizing B5 Conditioner - restock!
• Flower Hair Clips - No explanation needed here - these are just so cute!
• Black Jumpsuit - ya'll saw this from my NY trip! It's classy and chic and I loved how it fit.
• Grey Wide Leg Cropped Sweatpants - new cozy pants for fall!
• Green Wide Leg Sweatpants - same as the above.
• Colorblock Sweatshirt - ditto again to above!
• Corkscrew Wine Opener - Our first rabbit wine opener was a gift we got for our wedding back in 2012.  Flash forward 11 years and it finally broke so it was time to get a new one.

Amazon Favorites in August:

• Lower and Capital Case Letters - Poppy’s new preschool teacher said these were amazing.
• Wilson Tennis Racquet - Its been over 15 years since Thomas has purchased a tennis racket. He finally pulled the trigger and this is his new bff!
• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer - For some reason I felt the need for another appliance! We’ll see how this goes.
• PAW Patrol Wooden ABC Block - Birthday presents for all the upcoming parties.
• Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box - For school lunches.
• Pink Tie Back Mini Dress - I’ve got a fancy dinner in a few weeks and this felt fun!
• Pink and Red Floral Midi Dress - Y’all saw this in San Miguel de Allende.
• Yellow Eyelet Midi Dress - Ditto!
• Pink and Red Stripe Knit Collared Shirt & Matching Knit Pants - This was so cute! Felt great for fall with a pop of color.
• Mess Free Crayons - For popster!
• Sandwich Cutter and Sealer Set - Lunches will be so cute.
• Tata Harper Cleanser - I love this cleanser.
• Yon-Ka Mens Foaming Scrub - Repurchasing Thomas' go-to face wash. Exfoliates and moisturizes at the same time.

Amazon Favorites in July:

• KitchenAid Whisk Attachment - I don't know what happened to my whisk attachment but I was in desperate need of a new one!
• KitchenAid 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater - If you've tuned into IG live, you know I have this amazing 1 sided grater but sometimes you need the box so it can stand up!
• Cuisinart Food Processor - I ditched my food processor 5 years ago during a move and it was a real mistake. I thought the blender would do everything but it was time to get a food processor again.
• Pretend Play Makeup Kit with Unicorn Purse - Poppy is obsessed with makeup and unicorns.
• Global 3" Paring Knife - I somehow chipped my old one so it was time for a fresh knife!
• Flower Garden Learning Playset - We did some serious toy clean out and donations recently so we got a few new things for Pops.
• Promix Grass-fed Whey Vanilla Protein Powder - Time to re-up our fav protein powder.
• Skechers Kids' Shuffle Lite-Mini Mermaid Sneaker - OBSESSED is an understatement! Back to school shopping has started.
• Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer - The best moisturizer ever.
• Big Truck Builder Kit - We're deep into the 3 year old birthday party circuit and this is my go to gift for anyone obsessed with trucks.
• Crest Toothpaste - Obsessed with this and I bought a boat load so we never run out and have to use a regular tube ever again. I'm far too messy for that!
• See Kai Run Kids Jetty - Again, back to school shoes!
• Hanna Andersson Knit Unicorn Playdress - Didn't know you could get Hanna on Amazon and I am here for it!

Amazon Favorites in June:

• White Short Sleeve Tee - I needed a go-to white tee!
• ANINE BING Women's Tiger Sweatshirt - I've been wanting one of these for ages and finally bit the bullet and ordered! She's perfect, as expected.
• PiggyBack Ride-Along Board - Poppy does not like to sit in the stroller.  This makes going to the farmers market a bit more challenging.  So, instead of her riding in the stroller and feeling stuck, we got this ride along board that gives her the freedom to ride when she wants and hop off when she feels like exploring and touching all the produce.
• Apple Pencil - Continuing the theme of moving my entire workflow to a tablet.  Giving the apple pencil a try and seeing how functional it truly is. -T
• iPad Keyboard - When you decided to no longer use a laptop and move your entire work flow over to a tablet you realize how important a keyboard is.  Now I have the best of both worlds with the size and functionality of a tablet and a keyboard/track pad that doubles as a protective case. -T
• Unicorn Water Table - Poppy is OBSESSED with this thing! It's hours of entertainment and I assembled it myself
• Eberjey Women's Gisele Long PJ Set - I've recently become obsessed with comfy cozy jammies!
• Kids Water Bottle - We're getting ready for pre-school!
• Kids Lunch Bag - Same as above!

Amazon Favorites in May:

• Blue Dress Pants - Thomas' new pants... J.Crew on Amazon.
• Aesop Body Scrub - we're obsessed with this body scrub and I just ordered a bit more for the guest room.
• Yellow Tie Waist Dress - I'm obsessed with this flowy dress for summer and it worked perfectly for a shoot we had earlier this week!
• Wrap Dress - Ditto!
• Charlotte Tilbury Shimmer Highlight Stick - a ever so slight self tanner / bronzer + this gives you the perfect summer glow.
• Black Leather Wallet - It was time for a new one and I've spent YEARS trying to find one. Finally splurged on this one.
• Orange Leather Sandals - Dare I say these are the sandals of the summer. Will be wearing them on repeat.
• Sphere Ice Cube Tray - My iced coffee game just went up a notch.
• Aesop Soap - Restocking our favorite soap for the guest bathroom.
• Daniel Tiger's Baby Bath Tub Toy - Poppy is obsessed.
• Nike Dunks - Let's just say my shoe game is dialed in for summer.
• White Jean Shorts - Love these shorts.
• Jean Shorts - These are also a great wardrobe basic for summer.
• White Demi-Boot Jeans - The fit is incredible. They're the best white jeans I've owned... period end of story. I have them in various colors.

Amazon Favorites in April:

• Green Swimsuit Square Top - if you saw that green number I wore in St Barths, you know I needed a very basic green suit to go under it! This was perfect!
• Green Swimsuit High Waisted Bottoms - I loooooved the high waisted bottoms. Never bought that before and very into that.
• Tell Me Your Dreams by Amanda Kloots - My girl Amanda Kloots wrote a children’s book so naturally I pre-ordered to support. Poppy is truly OBSESSED.
• Coffee Brush - A clean portafilter gets a better seal which makes a better more consistent espresso. Its the small things.
• Coffee Tamping Station - I needed some organization with all of my coffee supplies. This looked cool on amazon, was in walnut so it matches the kitchen, and now keeps my tamp, my wedge distribution tool, and a smaller tamp mat. - Thomas
• Nike Air Max - Gaby's favorite shoe. Nothing more needs to be said.
• Adjustable Weighted Vest - I am starting a new training program. 2 times a week it wants me to go on a 30 min walk or ruck. Those that do not know what a ruck is, its a hike while carrying additonal weight, typically mentioned in the hiking and backpacking circles. Basically I got a weight vest to walk around the neighborhood in. Bring on the awkward looks. - Thomas
• Floor Spot Markers - Poppy's tennis career has started. Having these spot markers makes it super easy and gives her a place to put both her feet so she knows where to stand and is always in ready position. - Thomas

Amazon Favorites in March:

• Wooden Kid's Art Easel - If you saw our walls last week, you’ll know why this was an emergency purchase.
• Mr.Clean Magic Eraser - WD40 was a life saver for the walls poppy drew on and was something. I had on hand. I have heard if you are looking for a less toxic smelly option, Magic Eraser is the way to go.
• Manicure Tools - Yes that is correct, I (Thomas) purchases this set because Gaby keeps “misplacing” the ones that we have. I bought it in black so that I know it’s mine. Now all I have to figure out is where to hide it so she does not “misplace” it again.
• Brooklinen Bath Sheets - Consider me a convert - best bath towels of my life.
• Promix Protein Powder - This is the protein mix I have been taking for years now. I finally convinced Gaby to up her protein intake and she is all about mixing the vanilla into her blueberry Smoothie. The thing I love about this company is its all great quality ingredients. No artificial anything.
• Maldon Sea Salt Tub - Come to mama!!! My bi-annual Maldon purchase.
• Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box - Omg I’m on the lunchbox train. This bento box makes making lunches even more fun.
• Wooden Shopping Cart - Poppy is obsessed with her farmers market stand at home so now she can shop the stand with her own cart!
• Wooden Baker's Mixing Set - It’s a wild month of 2 year old birthdays coming up so I just ordered a ton of toys in bulk so I don’t have to think about it!!! 
• Wooden Tea Set - See above!! I’m v proud of myself.
• Baby Shampoo and Wash -  Time for a refresh for Pops
• Women's Sunglasses - Needed a new pair before we go to the Caribbean in a few weeks.
• MINU Stroller - We needed a smaller stroller that was easier to take on short trips! This fits the bill.
• Chanel Bronzer - My HMU team has been using this and I’m hooked.
• Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen - Stocked up before spring break!

• Disney Princess Grab n Go Play Pack - Stickers, coloring book, crayons. Perfect for eating out at restaurants, long trips, and moments where Poppy gets a little bored.
• Ab Sling Straps - Young Thomas would say summer is right around the corner and bathing suit season is coming up. Instead, old Thomas is tired of lower back pain and realizes that a stronger core is necessary to help get rid of the pain and age gracefully. PRO TIP too soon to be parents: Start doing core exercises. For the next 3 years you will be carrying around a child (probably only on one side) and your back is going to feel it. A strong core will help combat this lower back pain. You can thank me later.
• Magna Tiles - I got these for Poppy but honestly I find myself playing with them more than her. She does get super excited seeing how big of a tower we can build.
• Promix Chocolate Casein Protein Powder - I have been using Promix for 4 years now. Their slogan is no artificial anything which I love. The whey protein is great for pre and post lift. They have a vegan pea protein if you want to avoid whey which is awesome. The protein linked here is a Casein protein which I take before bed because it breaks down slower than whey and feeds my body nutrients throughout the night.
• Wireless MagSafe Car Charger Vent Mount - I ripped my old charger out of the car the other day so it was time for an upgrade! I love this one that sits a bit higher so I can glance down at stop lights and check to see if anyone needs anything urgently. So far - so good!
• Sunglasses - These sunglasses by Oliver Peoples are modeled after the frames actor Gregory Peck wore while playing Atticus Finch in the film To Kill a Mockingbird. Looking to level up your look with a bit of old time sophistication, then these are your new sunnies. Bonus points that they fold down into a small form factor.
• Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau De Parfum - Its been probably 10 years since I have purchased new cologne. When Matt Armendariz posts his scent collection and you see like 10 bottles that say Oud then you know it’s a good scent. This is a perfect date night scent that you will become obsessed with.
• Sony Wireless Headphones with Auto Noise Canceling - It has been a long time since I have purchased over the ear headphones. Sony has done a great job with these and has scored high marks across the board in sound, noise canceling, and over all quality. Bonus points that you can plug a cable into them if you need to connect via headphone jack (like on an airplane).
• Nike Men's Pegasus Trail Shoe - I love trail shoes even though I am not a trail runner. They have extra cushion, come in some unique color ways, last a long time, and more times than not have a level of waterproofing that your everyday running shoes do not have. My last pair of Pegasus trail shoes lasted about 3 years.

Amazon Favorites in January:

• Stainless Steel 9-inch One-Handed Locking Tongs - It was time for a refresh on a lot of my kitchen tools - these are my all time favs because they lock and take up less space in my drawers.
• Poppy's Silicone Suction Plate - You guys always ask about Poppy's plates - they're from Amazon and they're so easy!
• Stainless Steel Pie Server - Again - refresh! Bought for all my frittatas.
• Swivel Peeler - My last peeler bit the bullet so it was time for another one!
• Digital Meat Thermometer - If you're going to reverse sear a steak, this is what you need.
• Stainless Steel Prep Bowls - With the amount of videos we make in my kitchen, prep bowls are UBER important.
• Kids Wooden Dollhouse - I mean, it's time. And this one looks very good.
• Kids Sensory Fidget Cube Puzzles - This falls under the category of new toy small footprint give her something she has never seen before on the airplane.
• Kids White and Green Stan Smith Sneakers - Tennis classics but make them Velcro.
• Kids Pink Stan Smith Sneakers - Tennis classics but make them pink.
• Gallon Water Bottle - My last water bottle broke (thank you to my daughter who dropped it while it was full - luckily no toes were hurt in the process!) so I snagged another to keep my water consumption high.
• Beach Tent - You know whats better than a beach umbrella? A Beach tent. Bonus points for easy set up, take down, and tiny footprint.
• Ice Cream Beach Toys - This is what Poppy played with 90% of the time while in the sand during our last vacation.  She was obsessed.
• LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box - Never too early to start them on Legos. Also fun fact, Gaby had no clue what a Duplo was which blew my mind.

Amazon Favorites in December:

• Kids' Tennis Racket - Never to early to put a racket in her had.
• Kids' Tennis Balls - Soft, light weight, and low bounce are the ideal stage 1 tennis balls when It comes to teaching children the game.
• Striped One Piece Swimsuit - Needed a new suit and this one was VERY flattering.
• Caftan - Ya'll asked for the link - here you go!
• Baby Science Books - I figured, why not start her young! And honestly, these are a great refresher for ME!
• Toddler Black and White Dunks - It was high time Poppy got a matching pair of Dunks like her mama. Her shoe game is dialed in.
• Kids' Thermos - We ditched all the plastic in our house for Poppy recently and these water bottles are equal parts cute and don't leak.
• Weight Lifting Trap Bar - Mixing it up this year and using the trap bar for deadlifts vs going conventional.
• Pink Headphones - Looking for durability on these.  So far they have survived one trip which I consider a win.
• Animal Gel Window Stickers - Perhaps the best $10 we ever spent to keep Poppy entertained on a flight.
• Bristle Blocks - Poppy was obsessed with this set over the holiday vacation.  She played with the blocks for hours and it came with a little travel case.

Amazon Favorites in November:

• Guittard Chocolate Chips - It was time to stock up before holidays!!
• Kids' Pink Crocs - New Crocs for Pops!
• Skyn Under Eye Masks - My makeup artist is obsessed with these! They're heavenly!
• An American in Provence - One of my dear friends, Jamie, just launched a new book and it's absolute perfection!
• Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer - Just ordered this based on my girlfriend Geri's rec!! I'm obsessed.
• Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer - Same as above. Using them as a duo.
• Black Half Zip Fleece - Needed a new cozy!!
• Poppy's Utensils - We've moved onto silverware in toddler world. It's very exciting.
• Silicone Suction Plate - We got a few new plates for Poppy! She's obsessed with these and they suction to the counter!
• Rice Cleansing Makeup Remover Wipes - The best makeup remover wipes IN THE GAME.
• Sonos Speaker - The latest and greatest from Sonos. This one is a bit smaller than their full size sub but still sounds amazing and comes at a cheaper price point. The footprint is also slightly smaller but still looks sleek. Big fan over here.
• Electric Toy Car - Poppy has been wanting to play in the drivers seats of our cars lately so I figured it was time to get her, her own whip. We opted for the murdered out G-Wagon. You can control it via remote or when she gets a little bit older she can truly take over the steering wheel. She is going to geek out for this one on Christmas day.

Amazon Favorites in October:

• Poppy's Pink Purse - Poppy loves this pink purse – doesn't leave the house without it.
• Busy Betty Kids' Book - We love this new children's book.
• Yonka Lotion Toner - Repurchasing my favorite toner.
• Color Preserving Conditioner - Great for preserving color-treated hair.
• Baby Uggs - No description needed. WE ARE OBSESSED.
• Paige Men's Jeans - Reordered Thomas' favorite jeans in a darker wash for fall/winter.
• Pink Toddler Bike - We're moving up from the baby bicycle!
• Portable Cupping Therapy Tool - This one is all Thomas.
• Toddler Pjs - Love this soft bamboo pajama set.

Amazon Favorites in September:

• Aesop Hand Soap - Our fav soap for our guest bathroom and kitchen.
• Aesop Hand Lotion - Ditto to above.
• Take It Easy - You best believe I ordered my own book.
• Jellycat Butterfly Stuffed Animal - We needed a full re-stock of gifts to have on hand for our friends having babies and Jellycats are our go-to gifts.
• Jellycat Bunny Stuffed Animal - See above.
• Jellycat Hippo Stuffed Animal - Die for the Hippo.
• Guittard Super Cookie Chocolate Chips - Needed a chocolate chip cookie stash refresh.
• Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush - Mama needed a new one and I got the one that comes with an app because my teeth are worth it.
• Replacement Toothbrush Heads - I also got the replacement toothbrush heads while at it.
• Packing Cubes Set - For book tour packing because you better believe I am still traveling with a carry on only.

Amazon Favorites in August:

• Silicone Spill Proof Snack Cup - WE EAT A LOT OF SNACKS
• Silicone Non-Slip Suction Bowl - Poppy's dinnerware!
• Silicone Non-Slip Suction Plate - Poppy's dinnerware!!
• Seabuckthorn Facial Cleansing Oil + Moisturizer - Just started to use this oil and I'm so far, obsessed!
• Cozy Sherpa Chair - Poppy loves things that are her size and soft things. This chair is both and she is obsessed with it. Might be one of the best Amazon purchases I have gotten her to date. - T
• Lanolips 101 Multipurpose Superbalm - My makeup artist uses this on my lips every time we do makeup and they always feel uber moisturized. I'm officially a convert.
• Poppy's Pink Sunglasses - I couldn't resist!! Building a collection over here.
• Baby Sunglasses with Strap - Poppy needs shades to keep up with her parents.
• GilletteLabs Razor Refills - Razors can do everything these days, 4 blades, 5 blades, 6 blades etc. This one said it exfoliates while you shave. After 3 weeks of use, I cant really say if it exfoliates or not but it does have a cool matte black handle and for whatever reason the blades have stayed sharper longer. - T
• Kids Mermaid Bandaids - We have a full bandaid obsession in this house (lead by my 20 month old.)
• SAMSUNG The Frame TV - Hang a TV on the wall but make it look like art. The Frame TV has been around for several years now and Gaby and I are still obsessed with it. We bought this one for the bedroom so that we can take some of the photos from our recent travels and display it on the TV to look like framed art. -T
• Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses - I mean.... these are the best! I sat on my last pair and broke them so snagged another pair this month.
• Unicorn Kids Pool Floats Swim Vest - A little vest Pops can wear so when she jumps into the pool, she can float!
• Cedar Flora Natural Plant-Based Deodorant - My new fav clean deodorant!
• Fruits Vegetables Food Play Toy Set - We needed some toys to add to the little house Thomas built out back and these are very cute!

Amazon Favorites in July:

Amazon Favorites in June:

• Boxing Gloves - I just started boxing again this month and couldn't be more obsessed.
• Black Handwraps - With boxing comes wraps, and these are the perfect way to keep my hands protected.
• Frozen Yogurt Soft Service Ice Cream Maker - It's summer, and Adam has this ice cream maker so I had to get it too.
• Yon-Ka Mens Cleansing Exfoliator - Repurchasing Thomas' go-to face wash. Exfoliates and moisturizes at the same time.
• Naples Drizzle Chili Oil - One of the best chili oils in the game.
• Braided Leather Sandals - These VERY inexpensive sandals were perfect for Italy.
• Travel Sleep Eye Mask - Thomas is obsessed with this thing. He took it on our flight to Italy and paired with his face mask... it was a special sight.
• YETI Soft Sided Backpack Cooler - For beach picnics!!
• Little Tikes Unicorn Bubble Foam Water Table - This thing is Poppy's FAVORITE thing in the world. we spend at least 2 hours at the water table on a daily basis. you need it if you have littles.

Amazon Favorites in May:

• Melon Baller - If you're planning on making my Watermelon Peach Salad or Melon Caprese Skewers this summer, then this kitchen tool will come in very handy.
• Cookie Scoops - Our old cookie scoop was well-loved, to say the least, and it finally gave up on me last week. This set includes a 1 Tbsp, 2 Tbsp, and 3 tablespoon cookie scoop.
• English Breakfast Tea Bags - We needed some caffeinated options for the mornings over here, and this is one of my fav tea brands. Plus, the packaging is very cute.
• Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Strainer - For all my loose leaf tea I've been buying over the years!
• Agility and Speed Training Hurdles - We needed some indoor goal posts for Poppy to practice her soccer. These seemed perfect.
• Sparkly Pink Kids' Crocs - No description needed. WE ARE OBSESSED.
• GoPro Hero 10 - It's been about 4 years since we upgraded our last GoPro. Higher resolution, more stability. It will get the final test when we go to Italy later this month.
• Child Carrier Backpack - After speaking to several friends who have children and live in the mountains, there really is no better option when it comes to a child carrier for hikes. Lots of storage space, comfort for Poppy, and comfort for the parents when carrying her.
• Little Blue Truck Children's Board Book Series - Little Blue Truck is our fav. So I added the rest of the series to our collection. This is another series we love.
• Big Bubble Wand - Bubbles for summer. Duh.
• Mi Cocina by Rick Martinez - One of my new fav cookbooks. This one is stunning!
• Hair Dryer - My 10 year old hair dryer finally kicked the boot!
• Curling Wand - My sister stole my other one, so I needed a new wand!

Amazon Favorites in April:

• Nespresso Machine + Nespresso Capsules - For the guest house! Thomas loves our Breville Barista Pro, but since this is living in the guest house Thomas opted for The Creatista which is basically Breville meets Nespresso.  Everyone knows how to make "pod" coffee.  With this machine you can select from pre-programmed settings for shots (espresso, ristretto, and lungo) and milk drinks (flat white, cappuccino, latte, and macchiato).  You can also tweak milk texture and temperature.  It gives the most flexibility with the least amount of effort or knowledge.
• 6 lb Bag of Caramel Chocolate - My new favorite chocolate for making chocolate chip cookies. you don't NEED a 6 lb bag, they make smaller ones, but also.... 6 lbs feels right.
• Gallon Water Bottle - Thomas and I are 2 weeks into our gallon of water a day challenge, and honestly, I FEEL AMAZING!
• Sunglasses - Geri turned me on to a new pair of sunnies and I'm obsessed.
• Aesop Soap and Lotion Set - Restock of our favorite soap and lotion combo.
• Nars Concealer - LOVE this concealer!
• LaCie Disk - The best portable hard drive out there.
• Cold Plunge Barrel - This one is all Thomas. The man is on a mission to be PEAK HEALTH.
• Maldon Salt Tub - Stocking up on my favorite flakey sea salt.
• Hairspray - Had to re-up my supply and this is my fav!

Amazon Favorites in March:

Amazon Favorites in February:

• No Spill Sippy Cup - No more worrying about spills!
• Bunny Blanket - Pops is obsessed with bun bun.
• Parchment Sheets - Pre-cut parchment paper sheets are a huge timesaver and minimize waste.
• Ray-Ban Sunglasses - Repurchasing my all-time favorite pair of sunglasses.
• Short Sleeve Bib - Poppy gets pretty messy these days and this at least keeps her clothes clean.
• Nutrafol for Men - Fight that retreating hair line and maintain your thickness with Thomas's secret weapon.
• Pancro Lens Cleaner - Matt recommended this screen and lens cleaner and I will never live without it ever again! Goodbye dirty computer screens and sunglasses.
• Yes4All Wood Plyometric Box - Perfect for stretching and quick HIIT workouts.
• Video Call Ring Light - Get that perfectly balanced light so you can look your best for your next Zoom call!!
• Stainless Steel Baby Cups with Straws - Perfect for baby smoothies.

Amazon Favorites in January:

• R+Co Shampoo - Thomas' favorite shampoo, bye bye dry hair.
• R+Co Conditioner - A great combo with the shampoo.
• UGG Men's Slipper - Thomas finally joined the Ugg slipper club. And he is thriving!
• Yon-Ka Men Foam Scrub - Thomas' go to face wash. Exfoliates and moisturizes at the same time.
• Yon-Ka Toner - You've probably seen these on my master list, restocking on this for my morning and night routine.
• Yon-Ka Serum & Cream - Another restock! A staple in my morning and night routine.
• Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray - If and when I do my hair this what I use to preserve it an extra couple days.
• Apple Watch - I was hesitant to get it at first, but the fact that I can see who it trying to get ahold of me (without constantly being on my phone) when I'm with Poppy is a game changer.