Favorite things….
A collection of the everyday things that help life feel a little easier, more organized, and more enjoyable. From beauty and business tools to home favorites, handmade finds, and practical must-haves, these are the products I genuinely love and use in my daily life. Carefully chosen to simplify routines, save time, add comfort, and bring a little extra joy to busy days — because sometimes the little things make the biggest difference.
Some links shared throughout this section may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through them. I only share products, tools, and favorites that I personally use, love, or genuinely recommend.
One thing I’ve learned running both my Mary Kay business and my Country Collective business is that having the RIGHT office tools saves so much time, stress, and energy.
These Avery labels have become one of my everyday business essentials because they’re: ✓Budget friendly ✓Reliable ✓Easy to print and use ✓Professional looking
Huge time saver for packaging, reorder labels, product tags, mailers, and organization
Summer is for sunshine, late bedtimes, pool days… and keeping those growing minds active too ☀️📚
Learning doesn’t have to stop just because school is out. Even a little bit of reading, problem solving, and practice throughout the summer can help kids walk into the new school year feeling confident and prepared instead of overwhelmed trying to “catch back up.”
These workbooks are some of my absolute favorite summer learning resources because they make practicing skills simple, easy to follow, and perfect for keeping kids engaged without feeling like they’re sitting in a classroom all summer long.
📚 Preschool–Kindergarten:
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📚 Kindergarten–1st Grade:
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📚 1st–2nd Grade:
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📚 2nd–3rd Grade:
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📚 4th–5th Grade:
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📚 5th–6th Grade:
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📚 6th–7th Grade:
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📚 7th–8th Grade:
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📚 8th–9th Grade:
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A few pages a day can make such a huge difference by the time August rolls around ✨
One thing that has genuinely helped me stay on top of my water intake has been these Saltt Electrolyte packets. They make drinking water so much easier on my busiest days and actually taste GOOD 🤍 My favorite flavor is definitely Red, White & Bam
They’re quick, convenient, easy to toss in my bag, and perfect for days when I’m running between Mary Kay events, crocheting orders, school activities, and everything else life throws at me.
One small business supply I absolutely swear by? Neenah Paper 110lb Cardstock 🤍
I use it for coupons, thank you cards, gift certificates, Country Collective labels, and vendor event materials for both of my businesses. It prints beautifully, feels professional, and instantly upgrades anything you create
My Scotch Thermal Laminator has become one of my favorite small business tools for creating professional-looking coupons, bookmarks, thank you cards, vendor signs, product inserts, and so much more — it’s such an easy way to make everything look polished and last longer 🤍