Things that make me Happy

Every now and then, I compile a list in my head of things that make me happy.  The thought of this list helps me make it through tough moments in the day when I want to rip my hair out.  These could also fit under the category of 'favorite things'. I made a list similar to this a while ago.  Click here. If you click there, you'll notice that at least one item gets repeated.  It happens.  A small disclaimer: it's not in any order, and it's kind of a petty list.  That's your disclaimer.  Here are the goods:

The DVR:  (that's the repeat)

I can't help it.  This thing is a genius.  It can record two shows at once, keep shows in a queue forever and store a ton of stuff at the same time. I can record shows for the kids and me.  Ned gets some of his shows recorded too.  We can pause something, eat dinner and then start it again.  Awesome.  We can also rewind something if we need to because we missed it.  Cool.  Also, I promise that we do more than watch TV.  If this thing could burn discs, read my mind, and rearrange shows that are in conflict with one another, it would be perfect.  

The Treadmill:  (this is new)

If you remember a while back, I was vying for Ned to buy me treadmill.  I really wanted one.  I got this one.  I really like it.  I use it everyday.  My goal was for 30 minutes a day.  Now it's more like 45-50.  I decided that running stinks. Stinks.  I'd rather walk quickly uphill than run.  I can burn the same calories and not feel like I'm going to barf.  I do like this thing.  It has helped multiple pairs of pants, skirts and other things fit better.  I'm going to give myself some credit here too though.  The only thing that would make this treadmill better would be if it made me loose weight just by being in the house.  That would be awesome.  

Snackwell's 100 calorie chocolate pretzel snacks:

These things are delightful.  I am trying to not eat a ton of crap (sugary food that is bad for me, thought I should clarify) and so to have these for a snack is great.  Yummy.

Grey's Anatomy: 

This is perhaps my guilty pleasure.  I do look forward to Thursday nights when it's on TV.

Rain boots: 

Aren't these cute? I grabbed these at Target a little while ago.  Since I bought them, I've worn them a ton.  I highly recommend getting a pair.  They don't have to polka dots, although, I like the dots.  They are great for shoveling snow, running in the rain, getting our of the car and taking kids into buildings, and just plain looking awesome.

Woolite Dark:

This stuff is awesome.  I wash all our 'dark' loads with this.  I does keep the 'darks' dark and and it smells nice too.  Plus I always have woolite in the house to wash sweaters and stuff in.  That's always nice to have.

Avocados: 

Aren't avocados delicious?  I put them on sandwiches, salad, and I make a killer guacamole with them.  I love, love, love these! I think most of the recipes that I've "pinned" on Pinterest have avocado as an ingredient.  I'm going to have to start trying all of them.

Shark Steam Mop:

I've had this thing for a while.  Other than needing some new "pockets" (the white things), it's super great.  It's easy to use, sanitizes, and everything - plus it's purple.   Pretty awesome.

That's all I've got for now.  I use or consume most of these things everyday. They are my favorite things that make me so happy.  It's okay for 'things' to make you happy.