Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaning Stamps, $4 Honest Beauty Extreme Length Lash Primer and Mascara, $17 Chrislley Slim Laundry Hamper, $17 with coupon (was $18) La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 60 Sunscreen Spray, $25 Bissell SteamShot Steam Cleaner, $30 (was $35) EltaMD PM Therapy Face Moisturizer, $36 EltaMD UV Elements Mineral SPF 44 Tinted Face Moisturizer, $37 Ninja Food Processor, $34 Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine, $168 (was $193) KitchenAid Stand Mixer, $499
When it comes to beauty, I’ve embraced the “less is more” approach—especially over the last year, when most of my time has been spent at home. Now, I save time and money by opting for multitasking makeup and skincare, like a two-in-one lash primer and mascara and a hydrating tinted moisturizer, which replaced my go-to daytime cream, foundation, concealer, and sunscreen. And for makeup-free days, I can quickly spray on a little sun protection and go, which is especially handy before early morning runs or outdoor workouts. I’ve also been able to pare down my nighttime routine from a series of steps and products to just one do-it-all nighttime cream: EltaMD’s PM Therapy face moisturizer. Instead of applying and then waiting for serums, lotions, and eye creams to dry, I can slather this one antioxidant-, peptide-, and hyaluronic acid-rich moisturizer all over. My sensitive skin, which is prone to acne and eczema, has never glowed more. As for the kitchen, a small but powerful food processor cuts down on prep time, quickly whipping up healthy salad dressings, dips, sauces, pizza crust, and more homemade goodies. And the same goes for cooking and baking with a stand mixer. Whether it’s a big batch of biscuits, meatballs, or a quiche, KitchenAid’s renowned machine takes care of all the manual work. I just have to dump in the ingredients and then sit back while it works its magic. And there’s nothing better than strong espresso a mere 30 seconds after waking up, in my opinion. While I used to spend time grinding beans, measuring ingredients, and waiting for everything to heat up and brew—while still groggy—this wondrous Nespresso machine does all of that for me. My wallet prefers this to my pricey local coffee shop, too.
