Mama's Favorite Things: Part I

I will admit that I am a creature of habit. I use the same ole things all the time. I am always too scared to switch things up. I order the same entrees at every restaurant we eat at and buy the same mess over and over at Wal-Mart. I could probably use some variety, but why switch it up when I know what I like?

Toiletries

Deodorant- Well, I cannot use the cheap, perfume smelling deodorants. I have to use the butch manly smelling types. They are mainly butch and manly smelling because they are men’s products. The only thing that I have found that semi keeps my armpits from sweating down to my elbows is men’s clinical strength deo. It doesn’t help 100%, but it is definitely worth the $9.00 bucks that I spend on it. I have been to dermatologists and family doctors hoping they could give me something to fix this problem, but I think I will just be stuck with it for life. I don’t stink, just sweat. You will probably NEVER see me in a button down top for this very reason!

Face Lotion- A friend of mine got me started with this lotion. This is the only canister that I have had to buy. It has already last 2 years. It will expire before I have to buy more. I love it. Not too greasy, not too dry.

 

Toothpastes and Toothbrushes- I will fall for anything that says “Whitening” when I am on the toothpaste aisle. With all the crap I use on my teeth they should be transparent. Needless to say, they aren’t, but I continue to buy the mess. I feel better using it, I guess? My toothbrush even states that it has “Whitening Cups” built in bristles…. Yeah right…

Shampoo- I will admit that I am pretty cheap and ridiculous in this area. I buy good shampoo from the salon to use for special events: dinner dates, weddings, etc. and I use cheap mess from Wal-Mart for every other occasion (such as work and errand running).

 

Face Wash- Remember going through “the change” and getting acne here and there? Well, my mother always told me that I would grow out of break outs… She told a big old story. I am 27 and still struggle with gross blemishes. I ever so desperately wish I could get rid of this problem. I am like a 13 year old boy in the department of sweaty pits and zits. I try to use face wash that contains 10% benzoyl peroxide, but it is gotten pretty hard to find. Thank goodness OXY still makes stuff for poor folks like me J

Facial Clay Mask- Freeman makes an Avocado and Oatmeal facial mask that I absolutely love. There is nothing better than getting home from a yucky day and using this product. I am sure it is just a scam, but it does make me feel better. It dries and crusty on my face and makes it hard to even smile or open my mouth. Whether it really works or not is beyond me. I don’t know and I don’t care. I like it.

 

Oh, the things we do.......