Your Best Purchases of 2025
It’s that time of year again! Every year I compile a list of your best purchases of the year. Here’s 2024’s list, in case you’re interested. The only requirement is that the item must have changed your life for the better in a small or big way.
I asked my guy his top purchases and he said:
Leuchtturm Notebooks, $25 “Really good high quality notebook.” I asked him to expand but he said, “Touch it. Write in it. It’s just so much better than others.” Okayyy.
Clear security “In a world where TSA Precheck is longer than normal security, CLEAR gets you through in seconds without having to take anything out of your pockets.” $209/yr or we get it included with AmEx Platinum
Costco Steak Hack: “Purchase the entire NY Strip loin or Ribeye for almost half as much per pound as buying precut steaks, then freeze and cut your own steaks when you want them.” (Comes out to like $8.99/lb vs $16.99/lb)
Strong Ground by Brene Brown - “Great book for the work place and life. Backed by 15 years of research data of the best of the best companies and organizations. For me, it was like a Brene Brown refresh after growing kind of tired of her.” $21
This espresso machine - “It’s the perfect pull every time.” $1199.94
This deodorant - “It smells good and the texture is nice when it goes on.” $22
I think for me I would say my top purchases were:
My heating pad - It has been SO helpful with cramps from IVF stuff and low back pain. I keep it in the bed and use it almost every night. $17.93
My watercolor set ($28.12)and blank cards ($24.99). It’s so easy to find a tutorial online if you need help painting, it’s a fun creative outlet, and now I have a bunch of homemade cards ready for birthdays, showers, thank yous, and more.
I also really got into cake making and decorating this past year, and found the following to be SO helpful:
This beginner cake decorating set. It has everything you need to get started. ($20.90)
Russian tips - They make for beauuutiful cake or cupcake decor. $6.99
Ok now for you all. I asked on Instagram, and got the following responses. I’ll ask again and add to this most tomorrow, too.
Happy Wax - They are nontoxic wax melts and they smell so good. They have pet scents too. $19.95
An electric brush with interchangeable tips to clean sinks and bath, $39.99
My cleaning robot! Half off right now at $149.99
Micro Gains slip on 1.25 weights to add to DB or BB with 2.5/5 is too much! $99.99
Owala Freesip - Kid size for travel ($24.99), 32oz for work, $34.98. And 32oz travel coffee mug.
Brondell Bidet attachment, $35.25
This came from your Mantra Box®, but the Clevr Matcha green tea. I can’t live without it. $29
Family photoshoot!
V11 Dyson Vacuum, $349.99
Not physical objects but working with a nutritionist, my gym membership and horseback riding
Wydr shoes - they make width shoes that actually look nice!
Sourdough starter, I’m learning to make my own bread - and a Lumebox Red Light.
MZOO Eye Mask sleep, $22.79
Ninja creami! Love turning my protein shakes into ice cream. $199.95
Ninja coffee maker, $599.99
Carepod humidifier, $450
Hexclad cookware, $319.99 for a set
Mom cozy bottle washer, $299.99
Adidas handball spezial! I wear them everywhere! On sale under $100. (I love the orange/pink combo)
Gooseneck electric kettle with precise temperate control - I am obsessed! $53.99
This 3 in 1 retractable multi charging cable, $12.99
Kill Switch sleep supplement recommended by you! $59.95
My French press coffee maker. How do I ever go back?! I can’t. $27.99
A SNOO! (Get it on FB marketplace for a fraction of the price!), $1695
The Hooga reading light, $12.99
A pack of bowl cozies for hot food, $ 20.99
Overnight blowout scrunchie - I’m using so much less heat on my hair now and it shows! $6.99
Silk pillowcase and silk bonnet - I feel so good having a blowout all week. $58.87 + $15.99
European spa source eucalyptus shower spray. DEVINE shower experience. $31.95
Thorlos socks, bc blisters. $43.17
Shark robot vac. Life changing for my sanity, I love clean floors. $269.99
Vibrating plate. $99.99
Dishwasher safe epicurean cutting boards. Less microplastics in your food! $33.99
High quality bread flour from Breadtopia. Takes your sourdough to the next level. $9.60
Candle warmer. $35.99
Oura ring. $349
Sounds dumb but a garlic press. I held out on it for years and idk why bc it’s so much easier! $11.99
Aritzia Super Puff! I live in MI and it keeps me SO warm on walks w son when it’s 15 degrees out. $250
Craftsman powered screwdriver. Moved into a house for the first time and have used it endlessly! $53.98