Recommender: Shanna

Recommendation Posted August 5th, 2025

By day, I work full time in the meat industry, a field I’ve loved since my early days in 4H and FFA. Home is our family farm, where my love for cattle runs deep and life is rooted in country living. I’m a wife and proud twin mom to a boy and girl who fill my days with busyness, laughter, and joy.

Outside of work, I love to plan a good party—crafting the décor, making memories, and finding any way to turn something ordinary into something fun and memorable. Whether it’s balloon arches, backyard lighting, or full-blown themed parties, I love bringing people together and adding creative touches that make things feel special. I’m a creative soul and an artist at heart; making things beautiful is my favorite kind of outlet.

When I was asked to be a Recommender, I knew exactly the kinds of things I wanted to share. These are products I use all the time: the ones that make life easier, more fun, or just feel a little more special. I hope you find something here that brings a little extra joy to your everyday.

Shanna’s Recommendations

  • Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights

    Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights

    Did I mention I love Govee?? We bought these before we got the permanent house lights. We tossed out fancy edison bulb style patio lights, replaced with these and have never looked back! We have a lot of fun with them, mixing it up all the time and usually setting it to match the houses lights. We even have an extra set to take anywhere with us! Camping, tailgating, you name it!

  • SLOOSH Inflatable Pool Floats Adult (x2)

    SLOOSH Inflatable Pool Floats Adult (x2)

    I have always been on the hunt for the perfect lake/ pool float. From starting all the way at the bottom by straddling a life jacket, to the full layout sticky lounger floats, to the large foam noodles (which I LOVE), to now the perfect reclining seat pool float. The straps look overwhelming, as there are 4 adjustable straps, however you can adjust while in the seat to fit whatever mood you are in. My husband and I both recommend.

  • RTIC 16 Qt Road Trip Cooler

    RTIC 16 Qt Road Trip Cooler

    This baby is perfect for any on the go moment! We used all summer at the ball field, lake time and long road trips to Texas. There are added accessories, including a long ice pack for the middle that not only keeps your products cold, it helps with packing! Do you like chilled wine?? There an accesory to keep you wine bottle up. Even includes a pouch for dry snacks. Then, lets not forget about the strap. Its never too heavy due to the size and ergonomics of the cooler. I have a fun purple color, not all are offered here on Amazon at this time.

  • Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm

    Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm

    If you have a red face like me, or even red underlying tones-- start your day with this!! This red correct is green in color to help balance you glow.

  • NuLink Electric Portable Dual Nozzle Balloon Blower Pump

    NuLink Electric Portable Dual Nozzle Balloon Blower Pump

    Every single mother, grandma, aunt and friend needs one of these! I looked back at my history of orders... I bought mine in 2020! She has pumped 1000s of balloon-- as I live for a good party. You can even use for inflatables too.

  • GIGALUMI Garden Outdoor Decor Lights

    GIGALUMI Garden Outdoor Decor Lights

    Do you like to sit outside and relax?? These lights some how add the perfect amount of magic to my back yard. I love to see the glow whether I am enjoying the evening on the patio or watching it rain from inside. This are so inexpensive, everyone needs these!

  • 100PCS No Damage Hair Ties

    100PCS No Damage Hair Ties

    Not sure how, but I have bought this bag of hair ties multiple times. I am always throwing my hair in a messy bun-- these do NOT tear my hair up. You can wear them as tight as you need. Great for myself and my daughter. For more fun, they're offered in lots of colors! I keep these stashed everywhere. They even work as great cat toys... as soon as the bathroom drawer opens up, Willie is running to steal one or two.

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  • Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray

    Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray

    Every home owner needs these dawn dish sprays! I use daily for anything that needs to soak or a quick wash. I still use the regular dawn dish soap to fill up the sink for dirty dishes when there are multiple items. I would say I use this the most for pans and grates from the smoker to start soaking off the grunge before scrubbing.

  • CELSIUS PLAYA VIBE Sparkling Pina Colada, Sugar Free Energy Drink

    CELSIUS PLAYA VIBE Sparkling Pina Colada, Sugar Free Energy Drink,

    This is the best tasting energy drink of all time- possibly it takes me to one of my happy places. Usually on beach trips I buy a fresh pina colada to start the vacation. With this celsius playa vibe, it delivers the best pina colada flavor, yet not overly sweet at all. I can only consistently find this on Amazon... so why not keep a flat on hand. I hope they make this flavor forever!

  • Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Patio Shield

    Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Patio Shield

    If we are out enjoying the back patio, we have at least one of these going. Our back patio is 50 yards from a large pond and during the summer an above ground pool. We may have gotten 1 mosquito bite all summer. These are so easy to use, do not smell and easy to get refills.

  • PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box (Boys)

    PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box (Boys)

    Heres a simple one for the boys. Empty it at the end of each day and throw it in the freezer. Not having to keep track of ice packs for our first year of school was so nice!

  • PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box (Girls)

    PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box (Girls)

    Heres for the girls! We used these for kindergarten and MANNN were they a life saver. No messing with ice packs, just throw these in the freezer at the end of everyday.

  • Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights

    Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights

    Every home should and could have these lights!! We have ours on year round. It’s all controlled from our Govee app. There are preset settings you can apply, or create your own! Tons of color choices, you control the brightness and contrast, they can be blinking, chasing or solid. We change ours up all the time, depending on the season. Christmas, USA, Halloween and most nights a solid warm white to give a nice glow around the house. A major bonus, they have adhesive on the back of the light to make it easy to hang and never have to mess with again. No begging your husband every Christmas to hang lights on the house. To ensure he never has to hang lights again, my husband found 3D printed brackets for the lights on eBay, these things will never come down. Watch on Black Friday and Prime Day (or follow The Recommenders)—these lights occasionally go on sale and when they do, The Recommenders will let you know!