Booze and Blankets and Pens, oh my!

In honor of Oprah's last show, I thought I would create my own list of favorite things.

courtesy of Oprah

I've never actually watched one of her Favorite Things episodes, but it's my understanding that she shares a bunch of products she loves with her audience.  If I had 50 ba-gillion dollars, like Oprah, I would do that to.  Or at least I'd buy everybody a pitcher of Mac & Jacks.  So here goes, my favorite things . . .

Courtesy of Mac & Jacks

Mac & Jack's African Amber is quite possibly the best beer.  Ever.  Love it!  Nectar from the gods!  Brewed in Kirkland, WA, and only available in a limited number of places.  If you can find it, drink it!  If you live near Kirkland, go to the brewery and get a keg or a growler or 2, since it's not available in stores.

Courtesy of Rain or Shine Kids

The Woo Bee all-weather blanket from Rain or Shine Kids is so great!  It's wind-proof and water-proof on one side and then snuggly and fleecy on the other.  So flippin' awesome for a cold weather climate.  It was a splurge, but totally, totally worth it!  It kept the peanut warm and dry, even in very cold temps this winter!

Courtesy of Gold Peak

I love sweet tea, and Gold Peak's is super yummy.  I had only seen it in restaurants, but now it's available by the bottle in grocery stores.

Courtesy of Dry Fly

Dry Fly is another regional spirit producer.  The distillery is right here in Spokane, and their products can be found at most local bars, etc.  Being a gin drinker, I totally support them.  Their gin has a really nice citrus-y flavor.

Courtesy of Puma

I'm a sneaker girl.  I love, love, love wearing kicks, and these are my all time favorites!  I've had my Puma Californias for a long time, and they're getting close to dying which is super sad because Puma doesn't make this style anymore.  Maybe they'll bring them back.

Courtesy of Visit Savannah

Savannah, GA is one of the awesomest, most chill places ever.  It has fabulous old architecture, beautiful parks, leafy boulevards, and fun bars and restaurants.  If you haven't been there, go.  Go now.  Make sure to hit up Wet Willy's, Bar Bar, Forsythe Park, and Tybee Island.  And watch out for all those army boys. =)  So much fun!

Courtesy of Neutrogena

Neutrogena makes great stuff, and this lip balm is wonderful!  I don't do lipstick, so this is my new favorite lip stuff.  It's not sticky or goopy, and it doesn't have a strong flavor/scent.

Courtesy of Kirkland

I'm totally addicted to Kirkland's dried Mangoes and Berries!  It became my go-to snack when I gave up cookies, etc. during Lent.  Yummy, yummy, yummy.  Plus, come on, who doesn't love Costco?!

Courtesy of Pilot

Everybody needs a good pen, and my favorite is the Pilot G-2 in blue.

If you haven't tried these products, you should.  Again, I wish I had Oprah's money to get this stuff for everybody I know, but I don't.  Sorry about that.  Hey Oprah, wanna buy some sweet stuff for me and my friends?