The Best Things I Bought This Year

I have made some really great purchases in the past year. If it made my life easier, made me feel better or helped our family, it’s in the list below!

1. Water bottle drying rack
   

This is the solution to drying the inside of your water bottles in a timely manner so they never have “that smell”. I love this drying rack! If you’re a boomer, you can also dry and reuse plastic bags! If you have kids and 317 water bottles at home, this is AMAZING! Get it on Amazon.

2. Best Leggings Ever

These leggings are butter soft and come in a million colors. They are extremely comfortable and even have the coveted side-thigh pocket for your phone. $25 on Amazon

3. Rubbermaid Stackable Storage Containers

Our Tupperware situation was NOT GOOD, and caused much stress for Mr. KK. So while he was away, I bought these BPA-free containers and upgraded our food storage game. Mr. KK came home to an organized cabinet of containers in a variety of sizes. Kelsey Nixon was promoting them, and I got them during Prime Days when they were on sale. Rubbermaid containers on Amazon.

4. Revlon Hair Brush Dryer

I’ll admit it, I was skeptical at first. My hair takes a long time to dry, pulling it straight with a big round brush, section by section. The first time I tried this with wet hair, it was an epic fail. My hairdresser then told me to let my hair be about 75% dry and THEN use this. When I tried that, I was sold. I let my hair air dry for about 30 minutes, then I use this and my drying time is cut in half. Smooth and shiny. Get it on Amazon.

5. Citrus Rug

With two dogs who prefer to vomit on rugs vs hardwood floors, I find myself replacing the throw rugs in our house quite often. I found this beauty for our kitchen at Target; I love how it matches my orange stove and comes in tons of sizes! Citrus Rug at Target (it’s 50% off today!)

6. Crocs Flip Flops

We spent a lot of time by the pool this year, and I needed a flip flop that could get wet, was stylish and comfortable. While I will never wear the original crocs sandals, these crocs flip flops were everything I was looking for. So comfy I bought them in 2 colors. Crocs Flip Flops at DSW.

7. Pet-Friendly Cushion Covers

Our couch is super comfortable; so much so, that our dogs love to be on it just as much as we do. Black dogs on a light gray couch means a lot of dog hair. These were an Instagram feed impulse buy (I bought them for our bottom cushions only) and I LOVE THEM. They are the exact same color as our cushions and fit snug and stay in place. I highly recommend these even if you don’t have dogs, but you have children. Nolan Interior Couch Covers. (50% off!)

8. Cozy Pants (Barefoot Dreams knock offs)

OMG these pants. You will never want to take them off. Yarn Wide Leg Pants at Target.

These are some of my favorite purchases this year. I hope I inspired you!