Torani Naturally Flavored Syrups

It all started about 8 years ago when I wandered into a local pâtisserie for a simple cup of coffee. While waiting for a fresh brew, I glanced up behind the counter top only to find about 50 sparkling bottles of Torani syrups all neatly lined up. I had to inquire, "What on earth is Torani?!" Without hesitation the girl working the counter insisted I picked a flavor (couldn't even tell you what I chose back then) and she poured a shot in my coffee. WOAH, heavenly. 

Torani manufactures both natural sugar and sugar free syrups, and thankfully BOTH varieties taste as natural as can be!!!  I've tasted coffee syrups from Starbucks and DD and although flavorful, there's something lacking. Torani syrups make for a sweet addition to almost any drink imaginable--hot coffee, iced coffee, teas, smoothies, cocktails, mocktails, whatever! You can even add them to foods (desserts, breakfasts, salad dressings, sauces--yum.) If you can imagine a flavor, I can almost guarantee they manufacture it. Watermelon, Cupcake, Salted Caramel, Caramel Apple, even Bacon?! Yeah, bacon. Check their website here for a full run down of their product line.

The average bottle runs around $7.95. Purchase in bulk and save even more! 3-packs run you at $7.35 a bottle and a 12-pack, less than $7 a bottle. Bottles are large and last a long time; all you really need is 2 tablespoons to sweeten a cup of coffee. Torani has my vote!

Kim's Magic Pop

So maybe you're looking to throw together a quick breakfast, add an extra something to your lunch, snack on something without overindulging, whatever it may be. Kim's Magic Pops are fresh popped grain snacks that are the solution to any meal! These light and airy yet crisp are a health-conscious consumer's dream come true (low carb, low sodium, fat free, sugar free!) The first time I even saw these babies were about 3 years ago and I've been buying them ever since. These are great because they legit lend themselves to any meal any time of day. Breakfast, top them with peanut butter and bananas. Lunch or dinner, crush them up on a salad. Dessert, crumble over ice cream. When snack attacks strike, they're the perfect sub for any potato chip or cracker and their low-cal, high nutrient content can't be beat (15-20 cals a pop!) The flaves are endless--original, onion, whole wheat, and potato to satisfy the savory craving, and on the sweet side? Strawberry and cinnamon! They even kicked out a new sweet potato flavor for Fall! Any specialty food stores will probably carry them, one in particular happens to be Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace. They're priced perfectly $2.50/pack and the direct site gives you the option to purchase in bulk. Happy snacking!

POND'S Cleanser Towelettes

Award-winning clean for sure. Never, have I ever, remained so loyal to a facial cleanser. 8 years and I am still going strong. POND'S Original Fresh Cleanser Towelettes: there may not be anything (at least in my world) that is more gentle, yet does the job a cleanser is supposed to. I believe what makes these a keeper is the fact that they are not over drying whatsoever. Dry skin produces excess oils, which leads to redness and breakouts. I generally use one in the morning and one in the evening, prior to moisturizing. POND's makes a variety of cleansing towelettes, but I am a fan of the plain old original all day clean. You can find them in any drug store, and target even sells a bulk pack of 70 for next to nothing. Fab find indeed.

Australian Gold - Forever After All Day Moisturizer

I first discovered Australian Gold Forever After moisturizer in 2009 after a trip at a local tanning salon. Something about the scent of this instantly captivated me. I hunted Forever After down and purchased it and I have been using this ever since (believe it or not I STILL am using the bottle that I purchased 4 years ago!) Fragrance wise, think powdery and fresh. It is light enough to wear every day and it lends itself to be used all year round. In wintertime, baby your dry skin, and come summertime it is perfect after a day at the beach. Many discount tanning lotion online retailers carry Forever After--this site tanninglotionsource.com sells it for $12.95 + free shipping. I promise you will use this for years to come!!

Vitalicious 100-calorie VitaTops

There's a reason that there's been such a buzz about the Vitalicious brand these days. VitaTops, or "muffin tops" (but not the negative "muffin top" term!) provide all the flavor for a fraction of the calories (100 to be exact.) I didn't realize what a great find these were until I heated a VitaTop up for breakfast one morning. Cooked up an egg white omelet with one of these and had a super filling breakfast for a mere 175 calories. The VitaTop flavor variety is vast as well. Everything from sinful chocolates and homestyle corn muffin to fruity banana, pumpkin and blueberry & raisin bran are available. Many major food retailers carry these products, but they can be ordered online at vitalicious.com. The site generally runs promos so make sure to scope out it out. Whether for breakfast or dessert,  VitaTops get an A+!

Bath & Body Works - Slatkin & Co. Candles

Bath & Body Works Slatkin & Co. candles have always been long lasting in my eyes--I instantaneously know when one is burning in my home since the fragrance seems to waft into every room and corner of it! Different times of year lend themselves to different types of scents. I always love going into Bath & Body Works to see what new (or classic) candle fragrances I can pick up. Summer is right around the corner and the new Slatkin & Co. American Boardwalk line could not be more appropriate. Fragrances such as Root Beer Float, Summer Boardwalk, White Sand (a personal favorite combo of grapefruit, sandalwood and coconut) and Sun Tan could not be more uplifting to the senses. The jars range in size from mini (1.3 oz.), small (4 oz.) and large (14.5 oz.). They're priced between $3.50-$20 a candle, but be smart and shop during a promo where two large 14.5 oz. candles run at a 2 for $20 deal ($10 a candle)--that equals out to a buy one get one free deal!

Victoria's Secret : The Lacie

Perfectly priced at 3 for $30 and perfect under any garment too! The Lacie by Victoria's Secret may be matched up to Hanky Panky's, but you're more likely to get your money's worth here. VS tends to have many $10 off offers floating around if you know where to look for them (angel rewards, customer surveys and direct mail coupons), so you can easily get yourself 3 pairs for around $20. Their colors are always new and vibrant, so mix and match them with your mood!

House Jam Wine

Cheap wine doesn't necessarily have to be cheap tasting! House Jam Wine has its roots on Long Island, and it is offered in red & white. Consider these more of a dessert wine, as some may find these slightly on the sweeter side. They average around $6 a bottle, and one glass usually sets you off on the right track for the night!