I know that I usually do seven favorite things, but I couldn’t come up with two more (?!)  So, here’s my top five. 

1. Massages:  Massages are my "thing" for 2008 (as in I’m going to have one at least once every 3 months).  I had a really great hour-long deep tissue massage at Graceful Services.  I felt so fluid and relaxed immediately afterwards.  The next day, I felt a little sore (which is supposedly normal).  Then, I came down with the flu.  So, I’m not sure if the rest of the body aches were from the massage, the flu or a combination of both.  Hopefully, I won’t be catching the flu again this year, so I’ll have a better judgment after my next massage!

2. PedEgg™: My family members (this time it was my mom) keep giving me these products that they see on television.  I love this one though. It’s this egg-shaped foot file that collects the skin shavings (which is simultaneously kind of gross/kind of fascinating).  In any event, this file really works.  I just may be able to wear some of those cute open-heeled shoes for the spring/summer after all!   

3. Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Pink Chocolate;  I’ve never really thought about Clinique’s makeup.  I’ve always associated them with skincare.  However, when I was at the Macy’s in VA with my mom (that doesn’t have either MAC or Bobbi Brown), I tried out their lipsticks.  I was looking for a pink shade for the spring and I fell in love with their pink chocolate.  (Of course my mom takes the credit for picking it out…)

4. Forever21: This is my new, favorite place for cute, inexpensive trendy spring dresses that I only plan on wearing once or twice. (My rationale: If I don’t spend a lot, I won’t really care if I get kid mess all over me.)  I’ll save my money to spend on timeless, classic pieces.

5. Live Chat: Several online merchants that I’ve been dealing with (from Clairol to Corbis) use this technology. Basically you talk with an online customer service person by typing your questions and answers back and forth.  I love it.  I’m not a huge phone person (I never know when one of the kids will decide to use this time to practice their vocal "skills"), but I love getting an immediate answer.  This is the best of both worlds!

Posted by Kimberly on 25 Mar 2008 at 02:25 pm | Tagged as: Favorite Things