Elly, this week's Recommender, smiling in her wedding dress and veil with a bouquet of pink and white roses outside a church
Elly in a blue dress standing in front of a colorful back-to-school balloon arch decorated with crayons, pencils, and a school bus

Recommender: Elly

Recommendation Posted November 10, 2026

Hi, I’m Elly, and I’m newly married!! I’m in my second year of teaching, and I love shaping the minds of littles. They bring me so much joy!

I love finding non-toxic swaps to use in my household. I’m a big family girl, and I love spending time with them. I love trying new recipes and cooking in my kitchen, and I love to travel and see new places!

I do love a good deal, a cup of coffee, and a day spent thrifting. I’m a sucker for fashion and all things cute!

Elly’s Recommendations

  • Caraway non-stick ceramic cookware set in cream with frying pans, saucepan, and Dutch oven

    Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Cookware Set, 12-Piece (Cream)

    “These are definitely a splurge, but let me tell you, they are the best pans I have cooked in! They are non-stick, ceramic-coated pots and pans. I also have the baking sheet and loaf pan. They are so easy to clean, and not to mention, they look very cute.”

  • Pink and yellow striped short-sleeve top and shorts matching lounge set

    MISSACTIVER Striped 2-Piece Matching Lounge Set (Pink Yellow)

    “This summer, I became a sucker for a good matching set. I wore this set on repeat, and every time I wore it, someone commented on how cute it was. I always feel so put together without trying too much. The pieces are also cute worn separately!”

  • Syantek white wireless remote control outlets, five plug-in outlets with two remotes

    Syantek Remote Control Outlets, 5 Outlets + 2 Remotes (White)

    “As a teacher, I love a good lamp. In my classroom, we do not have any overhead lights on. This remote has been one of my best purchases for my classroom! I can stand in one spot and click on all the lamps in my classroom without having to go turn each lamp on and off.”

  • adidas women's Campus 00s sneaker in crystal white with black stripes and gum sole

    adidas Women's Campus 00s Sneakers (Crystal White/Core Black)

    “I have these sneakers in several colors. I love comfort, and I love cute shoes. I can wear these all day with no discomfort while also feeling stylish.”

  • Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater spray bottle, 16 oz

    Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray, 16 oz

    “My husband works with different types of tools and machinery all day. This spray and a little elbow grease have worked so well to get stains out of his clothes.”

  • CRZ YOGA Softretch black wide leg pants

    CRZ YOGA Softretch Wide Leg Pants (Black)

    “These are some of my favorite athletic pants I own. They are buttery soft, squat-proof, and have pockets!! I have since purchased several other CRZ YOGA items and love them all. Feeling expensive without breaking the bank!”

  • Package of 120 round black self-adhesive flexible magnets

    Sticky Flexible Adhesive Magnets, 0.8" (20mm) Round, 120 Pack

    “These are a staple in my classroom. I can quickly stick these to the back of anything, and within seconds, it is hanging on my whiteboard. I use these for our weekly vocabulary/content cards.”

  • Clear acrylic mixer slider mat shown with a red KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer

    Mixer Slider Mat for KitchenAid 4.5–5 Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixers (Clear)

    “My KitchenAid mixer sits on my counter in a corner. This acrylic slider makes it soo easy to slide! You can hardly tell that it is there looking at it, but it makes life easier not having to pick it up to use it. It is also very easy to clean if anything gets on it!”

  • Four stacked Urban Green glass food storage containers with ivory white lids

    Urban Green Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids, 4 Pack (Ivory White)

    “I have tried several different kinds of glass food containers, and I will say these are my personal favorite. The seal that is created is so good! I can make guacamole, and it stays fresh until the next day. They stack nicely into each other without taking up a bunch of space.”

  • Engpure gold candle warmer lamp with a ribbed glass shade warming a jar candle

    Engpure Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer & Dimmer (Gold)

    “I have one of these in my home and my classroom. It creates a nice ambience while warming a candle or mini simmer pot. This one is my favorite because I can adjust the brightness of the light and set a timer!”

  • Ninja Crispi Pro glass air fryer in bone with glass cooking containers holding roasted chicken and vegetables

    Ninja Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Glass Air Fryer (Bone)

    “This is another splurge, but let me tell you, I LOVE this air fryer! It has several different features and has lids, so you can store what you have cooked in the fridge or prep food to be ready to go. I have used several different brands of air fryers, and I will say this one has been my favorite.”

  • HydroJug Traveler 32 oz tumbler with handle and straw in a cream floral print

    HydroJug Traveler 32 oz Insulated Tumbler (Freshly Pick'd)

    “If you know me, I always have a cup of water in my hand. This has been my favorite to carry around, and it comes in the cutest prints! It holds ice well and is easy to clean with a removable straw.”

  • REEF Vista Luxe Liah women's platform sandal in metallic sunset bronze with adjustable straps

    REEF Women's Vista Luxe Liah Sandals (Sunset Bronze)

    “These were a recent purchase as my back-to-school shoes. Let me tell you, the first day I wore these all day, my feet didn’t hurt at all! Being on my feet and having cute shoes is something that I love. Not to mention, any time I’ve worn them, someone has asked where I got them. I have since bought another pair.”

  • L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original washable mascara in carbon black, tube and wand

    L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara (Carbon Black)

    “This is my holy grail! I think I have used this since I was a freshman in high school. It makes my lashes look so good. I do not feel like I have to layer it much to get my lashes coated and looking good.”

  • White 5-drawer rolling storage cart with a wood top and wheels

    5-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart with Wood Top (Bright White)

    “I purchased these carts over the summer for my classroom. I wanted each student to have somewhere to put their things that was not inside their desk. (I do not like the distraction of things in their desks.) I was unsure if these carts would hold everything we needed them to, and it was harder than I thought to find drawers the same size. When I found these, I was excited! So far this year, they have fit everything that my students would put in their desks. I added magnetic hooks to the sides, and their headphones hang in bags off of them.”