Five on Friday

Happy Friday!

Let’s get right down to it today!

Top 5 Reader Favorites

YOUR favorite items from the week!

The #1 reader-recommended non-slip workout headband: pre-wrap for the win. It’s cheap, available in a rainbow of colors, and actually stays put.
This One Line A Day journal for anyone wanting a truly low-effort habit that’s meaningful to look back on.
These warm plug-in LED lights (color: 2700K) I shared in my top 26 items of 2026 instantly make hallways and bathrooms feel polished instead of purely functional.
This long sleeve Amazon mesh top is so flattering, elegant, and just the right amount of dressy for nights out.
These Science Comics I shared in my newsletter that both kids are obsessed with reading over breakfast and in the car.

On to the 5…

1. Bubbles & Bams Mahjong

Last week I hosted some girlfriends for hot tub mahjong, and it couldn’t have been more fun. Safe to say this day went down as a favorite!

2. Hot Dogs Are More Fun in Baskets

The kids love it when I serve their dinner in these cute food baskets, and they’re so easy to keep on hand when you’ve got a crowd. No plates, no dishes, and somehow everything feels more fun in a basket.

3. The Grape One Specifically

Can’t quit this afternoon snack. It just really hits the spot. Grape is my favorite flavor, and strawberry is my second favorite. I get several boxes each week in my Walmart delivery.

4. Influenced, But Make It Colorful

You know these gel pens we all love? I just got them in the colorful set after one of my girlfriends sent me this! These pens are my go-to for literally everything I write down. They’re smooth, fine point, never smudge, and somehow make even the most random lists feel more satisfying.

5. These Actually Work

I’ve been obsessed with these hydrating sleep socks since discovering them in 2023 and wanted to re-share because winter heel season is very real. These cozy socks are super effective at moisturizing your heels thanks to the gel lining with vitamin E, olive oil, and jojoba oil. And the toeless design means you can wear them overnight without getting too hot. Dry heels, handled.

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