Meet Recommender:

Andrea

I’m married to my high school sweetheart and a mom to two beautiful girls, Layla (11) and Rozlyn (7). I’m a special education teacher for an online school and have been working from home for the past two years, which I absolutely love for the flexibility it gives our family. My husband owns his own guttering business, so between both of our schedules and the kids’ activities, we stay pretty busy.

Our girls are very active in sports, especially soccer, so you can usually find me running from one event to the next. When I do get a little downtime, I love iced coffee, plants, and anything that lets me slow down a bit. I have 20+ plants in our house, which might be a bit of a problem, and I also enjoy gardening and baking when I can.

I wouldn’t call myself a crunchy granola mom, but I’ve definitely been trying to live a healthier lifestyle and make better choices for our family over the last few years.

Andrea’s Recommendations

  • Coma Inducer Comforter

    Coma Inducer Comforter

    I know this seems a little pricey, but I promise it is worth every penny! it is so soft and thick, and makes me never want to leave my bed. The comforter is so thick, it's almost like a weighted blanket. However, if that is not your thing, they have other comforters that aren't as thick, but are still amazing! I just recently bought my 2nd one, a light weight one made for summer!

  • Thieves Cleaner

    Thieves Cleaner

    “We bought this clock several years ago because it projected the time on the ceiling. I'm now spoiled by this alarm clock and hate sleeping in hotels or somewhere I can't see the time in the middle of the night.”

  • Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock

    “We bought this clock several years ago because it projected the time on the ceiling. I'm now spoiled by this alarm clock and hate sleeping in hotels or somewhere I can't see the time in the middle of the night.”

  • Soccer Bot

    Soccer Bot

    “If you know me, you know my family is all about soccer. My kids received this for Christmas as have had a lot of of fun with it, while working on their skills.”

  • Dolce and Gabana- Light Blue

    Dolce and Gabana- Light Blue

    “This is my go-to, every day scent. It's light and not overpowering, with citrus notes, which I love. Last all day, and I use this almost daily.”

  • Paper Wasp Deterrent

    Paper Wasp Deterrent

    "Wasps are not my jam, and they were constantly building nests on my porch furniture. I took a random chance on these "decoy" nests and they work! Theory is wasps are territorial and won't be nests next to others.”

  • Bloom Energy

    Bloom Energy

    “I literally drink one of these every day, and I may be addicted. I mix one of these with my collagen powder in a little warm water to dissolve, and then add ice and fill with water. Gives me a little energy boost and keeps me drinking water.”

  • Vital Protein Collagen Peptides

    Vital Protein Collagen Peptides

    “I have been using this product for the last few months, and I really like it. I can definitely tell that my nails and hair are growing faster. I also feel like my skin has been little more hydrated. I use the flavorless and mix it with my Bloom stick. You do want to mix with a little hot water to make sure it dissolves or it won't mix as well. The packaging is also eco-friendly.”

  • Succulents Depot

    Succulents Depot

    “Did I mention I'm a little obsessed with plants? I've been ordering succulents flem them for several years. They have a huge selection and will deliver right to your door. The pants are always packaged well and arrive perfectly! I've ordered from them multiple times and I love that they always have a rewards program so I don't feel as guilty about ordering more because I'm getting some for free. 😉”

  • Blanket Hoodie

    Blanket Hoodie

    “A student gifted me one of these years ago after I complimented hers one day at school. Getting any gift from your high school student, is a big deal! I have used this thing more times than I can count, and you've probably seen me wearing at soccer games. It is so warm and soft, and perfect for those chilly evenings. I gifted my mom one for Christmas because she is always cold, and she has worn it almost everyday around the house.”

  • Kid's Seatbelt Adjuster

    Kid's Seatbelt Adjuster

    “My daughter is a little short so the seat belt never hit her where I would like it to. This thing makes the seatbelt much more safer for her. With this attachment, the belt fits correctly and goes across her chest, not under her neck.”

  • Snackle Box

    Snackle Box

    “We love this thing. I pack it full of snack for all the things: sports, road trips, you name it. The different compartments allow for mutple snacks, and keeps everything organized. I like to pack meat, cheese, crackersz and fruit for a little charcuterie at the ball games.”

  • THINKkids and Baby Sunscreen

    THINKkids and Baby Sunscreen

    “We have been using this sunscreen since my oldest was a baby. After educating myself on all of the toxic ingredients in sunscreen, I know how important using a good is. Thinkbaby brand makes several non-toxic sunscreen options including a sport, and stick version. It has good coverage and works. This brand is one of the safest sunscreens on the market according to the EWG.”

  • Arm and Hammer Wet Wipes

    Arm and Hammer Wet Wipes

    “These are a must if you have kids. I carry these in my car at all times because my kids are messy. They're great for sticky fingers, or if you just need to clean your hands real quick.”

  • Book Vase

    Book Vase

    “I'm obsessed with plants, and I love books, so I immediately fell in love with these. I have already bought 3 and have at least 3 more sitting in my Amazon cart! They make the cutest planters but you could also just use them for decor. They have lots of different books, and they're all super cute!”

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  • Karma Water

    Karma Water

    “These probiotic waters are so good! I drink one almost every day. They're low sugar, low cal, and tase amazing! I usually buy the variety pack from Sam's Club but Amazon carries them as well.”

  • Sandwich Cutter

    Sandwich Cutter

    “Do your kids eat uncrustables? With this tool, we make our own. I am usually make a bunch and wrap them individually. You can also freeze them, but my family usually eats them too fast for that.”

  • Pill Organizer

    Pill Organizer

    “This little pill organizer is great for traveling or just to keep in your car. It comes with little labels so you can organize all your medication.”

  • Sisu Mouthguard

    Sisu Mouthguard

    “If your kiddo has braces and plays sports, this is a must. We tried 5-6 different mouthguards and our orthodontist had these for sale at their office. Found them on Amazon for a fraction of what they were selling them for. They work great and fit better than other brands we have tried.”

  • Reusable Water Balloons

    Reusable Water Balloons

    “We bought these last summer for the kids. They are super soft so they don't hurt, and then can use them over and over again with no mess like you get from water balloons.”