Hi, I'm Rachel.

A few years ago I could barely boil water.

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Determined to be a kick ass wife, I developed a love for football and learned to cook in my tiny Jersey City kitchen. I spend my days working in Manhattan, my nights and weekends chasing after a rambunctious toddler, and the hours in between cooking with my husband and feeding my TV habit...oh, and I blog about it all! 

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Wednesday
Jan042012

Things I Don't Want To Live Without, Part 1

I won't say 'can't' live without because that's just crazy talk. But there are things in my life that I love so much that I can't imagine going without them! Basically, it's just another way to say that these are some of the things I use and love everyday!

fluffy robes & cozy throw blankets

keeping me warm on chilly, dark mornings or lazy evenings on the couch

mascara, lipstick, eye shadow and eye liner

keeping my face looking alive, happy and not like the undead

music

it makes everything a little bit better! my personal favorite musical occasions include dish washing, walking in the cold, sweating it out on the treadmill, dancing at a party, or cleaning up the joint. I'm crushing on this fun song right now.

 

a good diner

maybe it's the Jersey girl in me, but diners are a must. where else does one go for a plethora of options at cheap prices at any time of day or night? there's only one place...the diner. Give me disco fries, or give me nothing.

boots

they keep my incredibly cold feet warm, even on the chilliest days, and always look chic. i heart you.

coffee

so warming, so comforting and just about my favorite thing in the morning!

What are some things you don't want to live without?

 

psst...Christine is blogging all about her new skin care routine over on The Peach & The Pit!

Reader Comments (9)

I love this list because I can relate to almost everything on it except the mascara haha (I'm horrible with it, and my lashes suck). Those fluffy blankets look so cozy -- although, I do hate that when you take them off, you are basically a ball of electricity until you touch metal and shock yourself or SOMEONE! haha

I don't ever want to live without my iPhone (ugh, I know, it's so sad but I'm attached to it) nor my DSLR!

January 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJulie @ Table for Two

I'm so with you on the coffee!! I consdier myself this massive morning person, whereas in reality I think I'm actually just a coffee person.


Also, obsessed with nut butters, white wine, super thin crust (posh) pizzas, big earrings, blusher and blow drys. Especially blow drys.

Happy New Year!

January 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterEm (Wine and Butter)

I DON'T PLAY BASEBALL BUT I HIT A HOME RUN EVERYWHERE, EVERYWHERE.

January 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAlyssa @ Life of bLyss

Today, I can't live without vegetables!!! :)

Oh I couldn't live without my mascara either. I hate wearing makeup but I always have on mascara

January 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKitchen Belleicious

I agree with ALL of them - but I'll add my iPAD. I'm so addicted it's sad!

January 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLaura

I love West Elm and have quite a few of their home accessories. Ahem. My house is West Elm in gray, cream, and brown. I love.that.store.

Love those throws!

I love a good diner! I have to agree with Averie - West Elm is my best friend right now.

January 4, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSusan(Oliepants)

Pretty much the things I don't want to live without either :)

January 5, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterZee

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