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Whitney

I’m a 42-year-old wife, mom of four, grandma of two, and proud dog mom. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Elementary Counselor who loves a good deal but will happily splurge on favorite things. When I’m not chasing our middle to sporting and band events or taking our youngest to playdates and medical appointments, I love spending time with my family, eating good food, going to concerts and traveling. I’m excited to share the splurges that are worth it and the everyday finds that make my hectic life easier.

Whitney’s Recommendations

  • Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey

    Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey

    Looks great on everyone! I bought this for our family favorites gift exchange and everyone loved it, from adults to tweens. Silky smooth and easy to reapply on the go.

  • Truly Golden Glaze Body Oil

    Truly Golden Glaze Body Oil

    This smell is so comforting and warm with just the right amount of sparkle, perfect for after a shower. Keeps me from having the dreaded crispy winter legs.

  • Women's PJ Set

    Women's PJ Set

    These are my favorite pajamas. They are soft and launder well. Great for overnight hospital stays, or every night wear.

  • Rechargeable, Extendable Scrubber Brush

    Rechargeable, Extendable Scrubber Brush

    This thing is magic! I use to to clean the shower, walls, ceilings, tile floors, toilets, literally everything. Saves me from having to use actual muscle power.

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  • Comfiest Vans Ever!

    Comfiest Vans Ever!

    These are not your basic flat foot emo/punk kids shoes. They actually have padding and support for us elder emos that can't let go.

  • Barf Bags

    Barf Bags

    Great to have at home and in the car for emergencies. They can be used for their intended purpose, or as car trash bags in a pinch. So much easier and more sanitary than that trusty puke bowl.

  • Dive-In (Conversations/Connections Game)

    Dive-In (Conversations/Connections Game)

    This is a perfect, simple game to use in counseling groups or any small group (friends/family) to learn more about other people and yourself. Very few directions and easy for most ages to play.

  • Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds

    Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds

    These earbuds are a lifesaver! Their noise cancelling mode helps me enjoy my nightly true crime podcasts, while drowning out my dear husband's snoring. They have a great battery life. I would not be able to fall asleep without these puppies.

  • Dog Grooming Vacuum

    Dog Grooming Vacuum

    This pet vac helps me keep up with the Golden Retriever tumbleweeds between professional grooming appointments. There are different attachments, including a shaver and crevice tool for upholstery.

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  • Suvie Kitchen Robot

    Suvie Kitchen Robot

    I bought this on a whim when I was feeling overwhelmed with our busy schedule and feeling like I didn't have time to make home cooked meals and get everywhere we needed to be at the same time. This magical machine not only allows you to cook food using multiple different methods, but it also refrigerates your food until it is time to cook. They provide a meal kit service, but you do not have to subscribe to it. It is wifi compatible, so you can control it from your phone. It is easy to operate and clean. I just prep my meal the night before, put it in the machine to refrigerate it, and set the time I want it to be finished. The machine does everything else. We walk in the door to a fresh meal. So much better than fast food on busy nights.

  • Vitamin E Oil

    Vitamin E Oil

    I have dry, sensitive skin on my face. This is the only thing I've found that I can use on my face without a some sort of reaction. It keeps my skin smooth and moisturized all day.

  • Welly First Aid Kit

    Welly First Aid Kit

    Our youngest is sensitive to bandage adhesive. We use these and they seem to cause less irritation, plus they have fun designs and come in a handy tin.

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