Recommender
Shelly
I’m a lifelong educator with more than 30 years in education and currently serve as the head of a virtual school in Kansas. I love the work I do and the opportunity to support students, families, and educators in creative and meaningful ways. When I’m not working, I’m a farm and ranch wife, a mom, and a proud grandma of three. I love being outdoors, hiking, reading, and cheering on rodeo — my favorite sport. I have a deep love of history and enjoy exploring unexpected gems across Kansas and Oklahoma, as well as anywhere else I’m lucky enough to travel. Whether it’s a backroad, a small-town museum, or a quiet trail, I’m always up for discovering something new.
Shelly’s Recommendations
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OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil
If you are like me and have very dry skin, this is a must have product! I love the light fragrance and feel of this product. The number one way I use it is to add a drop or two to my body lotion. Since this is a more pricey item, adding it to a drugstore brand lotion not only elevates the lotion, but stretches this further. Best lotions to pair with in my opinion, are EOS, Olay, La Roche-Posay, and Gold Bond lotions, which are also linked in my recommendations.
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Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Overnight Body and Face Lotion
Don't write off Gold Bond as for old folks or guys. They have amazing lotion products at drugstore prices from a tried and true company. This lotion is packed with good stuff and has a retinol and peptide complex that was recommended to me by my dermatologist. The Gold Bond Age Renew Crepe corrector is good as well.
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Refresh Celluisc Lubricant Eye Gel
Working online so much contributes to my extreme dry eyes. Celluisc drops are so relieving. They are a gel lubricant drop, not like just a drop, but not a cream like some overnight eye relief products. These drops are also great to put in your eyes after mowing or if you get dust or dirt in them (learned first hand on the farm and in the rodeo arena) as they really help wash debris out.
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e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
What I love about this setting spray is the ultra fine mist. It truly is very very fine and I feel like it does an excellent job of setting my makeup without feeling like I have totally gotten my face all wet like some sprays.
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b.tan Clear Self Tan Gel Glow Your Own Way
I love this tanning gel for all year round. Apply with a mitt, not your hands, but it is so forgiving...no streaks and works great even on knees, elbows, and ankle areas. I use the shade darkest and it is not too dark. It seems to adjust to my skin tone and is not orange. Sometimes I also use the glitter glow version to add some shine and just a healthy look to my skin. I have tried all kinds of tanners and this drugstore version is the one that I rank at the top for price, look, and ease of use.
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Ewedoos Compression Leggings
These are my favorite leggings from workouts to everyday wear. I like the compression because it not only feels like it shapes and holds me in, but they don't get saggy. However, you can buy a regular version with this same company. These leggings come in a variety of colors and don't fade, plus they have pockets on both sides! I have several pairs of these, they are that good.
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G4Free Wide Leg Pants
Love these as they are so comfortable, and they come in tall sizes! Can be worn dressy or casual. I have bought multiple pairs of these!
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Kinglaman 5 Pack Women's basic Long Sleeve Shirts
Crew neck, slim fit, fitted long sleeve tees for the win! I love these because the sleeves are long enough for me, and the torso as well. These are fantastic for layering or by themselves. They have that buttery soft feel I love, but also hold their shape.
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Chicme Womens U Neck Shapewear Tank
This is another great go to item when layering. Soft, but supportive, it has a built in bra. It is also not short or cropped like so many I've seen--this one has some torso length to it.
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Mystozer Magnetic Spice Rack/Organizer
I have bought these little shelves on repeat. I have a set on the side of my refrigerator that hold anything from fruit to vitamins to water cartridges, to my nutribullet pieces. The magnets are sturdy and hold well. I have some on the side of our grills for spices and grilling items, and some on my file cabinets for office supplies. The shelf already has a magnetic strip, but also comes with screws, so I've put these on my bathroom cabinets as well. I've even gifted them to my mom to hold her medications on her apartment fridge to help with space and to make them easily visible to her. For me they have been the ultimate quick little organizer shelves.
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Indigo Wild Zum Mists and products
Give me all things Zum! I absolutely love this company's room & body mists, soaps, detergents, and cleaners. Rosemary Mint is my favorite, but they have so many good scents. The soaps are goats milk and not drying. Put me blindfolded in a store with Zum products and I will be able to lead you to them lol. These scents just make me feel grounded and happy every time I use them!
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Scentbird
This is a monthly subscription that I have kept for a long time. I love perfumes, but get bored with the same scents over and over. I also don't want to pay for an expensive perfume and have it not be one I like. With Scentbird, I can select small sprayable scents based on smells I like to be delivered to me montly. If I find ones I like, I can read which fragrance notes they have and select similar for the future. These are not the tiny trial vials (although you can get sets of those as well), but a good months worth of fragrance.

