I love the word staples, as in staples in one’s home. While running a few errands yesterday, I realized that we are staples kind of family. We keep the same items. on hand. ALL the time. Our staples!
Staple 1: 3x5 index cards
It’s a sad day when my beloved index cards run out. Every day at least two of these 3x5 cards find their way into my hands. To do lists, reminders, “I love you” notes, etc. They’re perfect! Not too big, not too small.
Staple 2: Coffee Creamer
I once tried to drink my coffee black for a whole week, just to see if I could knock out the extra calories that creamer adds to my life. I quickly realized I’m not adult-ish enough for that. One day when we have arthritis and grandchildrens and dentures, we will drink our coffee black. For now, I like mine white.
Staple 3: Clorox wipes
Clorox wipes! Best thing since sliced bread. Love ‘em for toilet seats.
Staple 4: Smell good candles
I’m a sucker for a good-smelling candle. The one above was a splurge; a $5.00 off coupon to Bed, Bath, and Beyond helped seal the deal. Good thing Yankee Candles last for.EV.er. If you’re a clean laundry smell kind of person, you’ll like “Clean Cotton.” It’ll make ya want to go wash something.
Staple 5: Starch
I was not a starch user until Scott received a Columbia button-down shirt for his birthday last year. Holy wrinkles. Faultless was discovered shortly after, and I don’t think I’ve ironed that lovely shirt a garment without it since.
Yoo-hoos
About a year after our marriage, Scott confided in me his love for Yoo-hoos. I had no idea he was a Yoo-hoo drinker! Until I started buying them for the husband, I had forgotten how GOOD they are. They remind me of swimming lessons at the Y.
Sour Patch Kids
These little kids have been a lifesaver for the past six weeks. Unlike my maternal journey with Bun #1, I’ve had the first trimester blues with Bun #2. I may or may not have asked my husband recently if he’d still be attracted to me if I stuck my finger down my throat to throw up. Anyway, I wonder why sour tasting/lemony stuff taste so good when nauseated? These little babies have been good to my taste buds!
What are your household staples?
7 comments:
For a minute there I thought you were going to talk about school supplies and I got really excited! Haha...just kidding! Great post - the index cards are a great idea for to-do lists. I think I'll pick some up this week! :-)
I agree with the index cards. Love them.
*hug* this is just a season Em, hormones are hard on us, but God is bigger! love you!
Seeing other people's staples is so fun! So sorry you've still been icky. I think the summer heat magnifies the nausea X 20.
Our staples:
Bananas
Bud Light
mechanical pencils
legal pads
cheddar cheese
marinara sauce
Loved your post! I never really thought about our "staples" before. :)
For sure we will always have: Coffee, creamer, MILK, diet coke (or diet dr. pepper)--and my new pregnancy treat--Dove chocolate, and I keep it in the freezer...YUM!
Hey Emily! Love your post! I def have some staples.
• Coffee Creamer
• diet coke
• hummas
• index cards (Im with ya there!)
• black beans
• chap stick
I get my Yankee candles at TJ Maxx. They are usually 9.99 for the big ones!
"I like mine white" cracked me up. I take mine that way, too.
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