KSF Christmas Faves 2021
Mary aka MAM’s aka The Food Safety Dietitian’s Favorites
What they Are & Why they Made the List
(BC there’s more to life than Food Safety)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Slow Digesting Protein Powder to add to your smoothies The Marathoner’s Favorite
Favorite Flavor: Chocolate Supreme 2 pounds of her favorite flavor
These Clear Address Labels are a good deal. 500 will last me a lifetime.
Wowmax Bolster The pillow that doubles as a headboard. Handyside pocket for remote or smart phone
Bed Sheet Bands One less reason to detest making your bed
Outdoors, Finally
LED Rope Lights And these are for the porch so they can plug in.
Beach Towel Clips So my towel kept sliding down on the chaise…until my Host leant me these clips
Balega Low Profile Socks Guaranteed Not to Slip. I’m almost ashamed to admit how many pairs of these I own
Moss Flower Trough Liners Because there’s not much else to do the 2020 Summer of Covid-19
Thermacell Insect Repellent Lantern What can I say…Bugs love me.
Thermacell Refills Patches and Butane for my No Mosquito Lantern
Garage Floor Mats These are 4 x6. I’m buying 2, to protect my new garage floor.
Tubular Hummingbird Feeder A new release…we’ll see if it attracts more than my current feeder
Flexible Hose we’ll see how it goes.
Water Bottle Carrier It’s been hot here in the midwest
Tube Wrapped Solar Fairy Lights We’ll see if these last longer
Half Umbrella For the Upper Deck
Backpack Water Reservoir Cleaning Kit Hiking Days are here again.
Umbrella Deck Clamps That take up NO precious floor space
Electronics, Gear & On the Go
Co2 Bike Inflator When Flats Happen
Bushwhacker Bike Bag Velcro Strap Style
RetraStrap Because I travel A LOT and I use the lag time to walk the airport and sometimes have a carryon to drag
Phone Case Insulator Investment I should have made before my iPhone8 (with its turn by turn directions) battery died 1/3 of the way through my Acadia National Park Cycling Trip. It’s paying off now during cold weather walks.
WiFi Smart Plugs Because, as I mentioned I travel…a lot. So reassuring that I can manage things from afar
Mini Tripod for the Mini TikTokker in your family
MIni Tripod as Recc by Lisa This one even looks like a bit better of a deal
32 GB Drive need to update my Honda Civic Map… a messy process
Speck Grip Phone Case This case and ONLY this case, as I am the only person I know who has not dropped and cracked their screen
What are Auto Hooks Car Organizer Hangers? Simply the handiest hooks you will ever buy. They slide onto your headrest and secure your purse , briefcase or grocery bag. Quick stops no longer result in their contents being spread all over the floor of your car. Every passenger asks about these, then goes home and buys them.
Black iPhone Charger Cables 5 cords come in 3 lengths. The 6 foot one is especially useful at bedside for night time charging
20 Feet of iPhone Charger Cord/Two of them: 10 Feet each Perfect for travel, when you stay in an old style room and the closest plug is on the other side of the room
Anker/Bolder LC90 Rechargeable Flashlight Best darn little flashlight ever. I purchased 5 types of flashlights…this is my fave by far
Peak Tactical Rechargeable Flashlight We could see from the 11th floor balcony all the way to the shore
Remote Control Caddy When you live alone and you lose one… you have no one to blame but yourself!
Dongle Adapter for MacBook Pro I must admit I liked typing that, and I like having a new computer, as the screen on my old one keeps blanking out
Dual Monitor Stand Doubling up on monitors with my new set up
Speedefy Router with 7 Antennas. My genius nephew said the more antennas, the better
MacBook Pro Docking Station My new Mac needs lots of ports
USB Internet Adapter To stabilize my connections in my new “hi tech”set up
Echo Dot with Clock Cool blue
Echo Dot Just the Dot, ma’am
Mouse Pad 11x9 and Mouse Pad 9x8 My mice are growing
Tozo Wireless Charger We’ll see how fast it is for iPhone 8 and if it works on iPad
Plug-In Co2 and Gas Detector Considerate Housewarming Gift
Energizer Lithium 2025 Batteries Tested as the most durable and they’re for my security systems o that’s important.
Selfie Rechargeable Ring Light Light up your dark
Energizer AA 24 Pack I’m going with the Bunny
Light Ring on Tri-Pod This is what I am using in my Mediterranean Diet Series
Master Lock Door Jamb So I can feel more secure when I go away…when I can travel again
AAA Batteries Need to stockpile
Folding Travel Toothbrushes Set of 6, so you can pitch when they get grungy
Super Surge Protector & Multi Outlet Combo For my Home Office
Swivel Outlet This will make my Single Garage outlet SO much more functional!
UnderCounter Rechargeable Lights Yes Please. Make that 2.
2 Pound Folding Chair “Bikeable”
Apple Watch Bands Time for new, stretch ones. Pack of 3
Mesh Watch Band thin and beautiful
Travel Laundry Detergent Resealable Strips
Face Mask Lanyard Also an ear protector. Traveling soon. Fingers crossed.
Theft Proof Back Pack Let’s just hope I get to use it!
Eye Glass Grips For behind the ear.
Travel Mask In Blue!
Foldable Garment Bag Long enough for dresses. It bugs me that most are sized for mens’ suits.
Outlet Holder This one is for the ear-pod
Wine Travel Bags It’s like leak-proof luggage, but for your wine
Magnetic Twist Ties I LOVE the mini ones I bought so no I’m going a size up.
Kitchen & Cooking, Laundry & Storage
Shelf Liner For (irritating) wire shelves. The little perforations keep it in place and smooths it all out. 12 inch size
Tortilla Warmer by RSVP International Hot, Hot, Hot
Loge Cast Iron Round Griddle Don’t you just love Loge?
Cosori Air Fryer 5.8 qts & 3 colors.
Double Decker Insulated Casserole Carrier I have bought 10 of these in past years. They are a coveted Perfect gift exchange gift.
Crock Pot Lid Latch This 2 pack comes in Scarlet & Gray or Blue & Gray Combo. Guess which pack I picked?
Mueller Veggie Dicer Makes salsa making a breeze
Affresh Dishwasher Fresh Green for a Clean machine
Finish Box Size Dishwasher Cleaner Trying the Big Box First
Finish Dishwasher Tablets These tablets work while you wash
Coffee Machine Descaler Mine is Overdue!
GreenBags for Produce Storage By Debbie Meyer . My sister Lisa swears by them.
Mesh Produce Shopping Bags: Washable. Reusable. Easier to open than the plastic ones in the produce section.
Sock Sorters that go through both Washer & Dryer I love socks. I really do. How do yo lose socks when you only do laundry for 1? I don’t know, but I have and now I don’t.
Caza Trail Kona Blend K Cups Morning Coffee Breaks extended during Lockdown
Caza Trail Hazelnut K Cups For some flavor variety
Caza Trail Dark Roast My favorite
Fry Pan for Ceramic Stove Top This is the 3rd size I’ve purchased because they are amazing! What a difference it makes using a pan designed for a flat top stove.
Meat Tenderizer But we use it for mashing avocados
Stackable Cutlery Tray There’s limited drawer space in my condo sized kitchen.
Host Wine Cooler Cups We used these on our Corona-Cation and they worked great! From Freezer to Poolside. Safe and Chill.
Retractable Straws With cleaning brush and carrying case.
Keurig Cleaning K-Cups The Food Safety Dietitian knows that the coffee pot can be one of the germiest places in the kitchen
Bendable Sponge Holder for Kitchen Sink No suction cup (thank god) needed to hold this on place
Teal Flask Tall & Slim. Haul your cocktails in Tiffany colored style.
Garage Ceiling Rack: 2 x 6 feet. I have been looking and looking for 1 just this size for my smaller garage.
Bidet: Gonna try a Tushy
Reusable Cloth Wipes 1 Dozen
Velcro Heavy Duty Straps: For my hoses, iron cord, heavy duty extension cord…all part of the garage organization project
Weighted blanket 12 pounds is just right!
Rubber Door Stop Because my plastic one cracked & this one comes with a handy hanger
Trash bag holder Ingenious. Hooks on a lower cabinet
Garbage Disposer Cleaner Maybe 4th time’s the charm
Braun Immersion Blender After the Cream of Asparagus Soup splatter the other evening, I figure it was about time I bought one
Cooking Twine Last time I uses kits string so I figured it’s about time I bought a food safe product
A Drawer for Coffee Pods Kinda like a sock drawer, but it’s not
Anti Fatigue Kitchen Mat Black, so it won’t show stains and Cushy, so I can stand
Garlic Skin Roller Hope this is as magical as it seems for this Italian kitchen staple
Drain Blockers In my quest to simplify every cleaning related task
Panasonic Best Rated Toaster Oven well after decades, I need to replace mine with one that will take up minimum counter space
Maxi Matic 4 Slice Toaster As recommended by Sister Rose the Queen of Toast
Lasagna Trio Pan Lasagna by the strip. Now I can bake a vegetarian and meat sauce version at the same time
Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan Not for me, I like the gooey middle…to each her own
Chateau Spill Red Wine Stain Remover My big sister swears by this and I always listen to my big sister’s swears
Refrigerator Coil Brush Oh how I wish I had known this existed before. My knees may never forgive me.
Pot Minder My sister, one of the better cooks in the family, claims this one is the best for preventing boil over.
Power Air Fryer Among the 6 sisters… we each have tried different fryers. Jeanette’s wins. Go for this one. You won’t regret it.
6 inch, 2 Tine Appetizer Forks Hope these are sharp and narrow enough
Microplane Safety Glove Absolutely owe at least one fingertip to this glove. I have small hands so this worked well.
Cut Resistant Kitchen Gloves These come in sizes, so although I haven’t personally tried them, they are well reviewed, and you should check them out if you have larger hands.
Clam Shucker Knife (say that 3 times fast) If i EVER prep mussels again, I will definitely make this inexpensive investment. Many are available in a kit with safety gloves (GOOD idea) but since. I already have gloves, this one will do.
Cheese Grater with Lid I own 2 and am buying 3 more as gifts . 2 sizes of graters + lid+ nonslip container. Love this.
Vacu Vin Wine Stopper This is an essential in my house. Needs replaced every other year or so…but then again, it is well used.
Dragon Wave Wine Glasses With Finger Indents and Dishwasher Safe
Stackable Wine Rack Books + Wine = Convert book shelf space to wine bottle storage
Yeti Cooler Cup A friend used one in Cancun and it kept the drink icy overnight!
Mini Adhesive Shelf I’m trying these for under-sink cabinet storage and they work great!
Washing Machine Cleaner Affresh. 6 pack. Good deal.
Moon Light Night Light I couldn’t resist its beauty
Modern Looking wall Hooks The challenge will be installation
Laundry Strips Instead of Liquid
Laundry Line for Travel I see a long trip in my future
Fridge Bin Liners: Have been wanting to trial some
Shower Caddy The remodel is almost done
Furniture Sliders These for hardwood
Mini SqueeGee to fit between the window panes
Heating Pad That straps on, also has a cooling pad
Jelly Jelly Roll Roll Roll! Needs a new one for Texas Sheetcake.
LED Light-Up Gloves I’m a night walker, not a night stalker
Charcuterie Board A Moveable Feast
Crock Pot That’s designed to be transported
Burrito Blanket It will sur-ROUND you with comfort
Bunny Socks Fuzzy too
VB socks fluffy volleyballs
BBQ Kit with Bag Dishwasher Safe!
Bowl Brush In a sleek design
Command Broom Stick I’ll start with 1 and see if it’s garage reliable quality
Bungee Cord Hangers I love bungees AND an organized garage
Alcohol-Free Glass Cleaner For the new famous & frameless shower door
Cutting Board Oil 13 Chefs can’t be wrong, right?
Collapsible Funnels Because I already have every other kind.
Bean Bag Filler Lots of chillin’ in front of the fireplace this Covid season
Mug Stackers Because I am never done organizing
Mini Trash Can For near the sink
Office Supplies & Crafty Tools Things
Micro-Marc Finger Drills Not for your manicure
Hyper Tough Cordless Screwdriver
Fringe Cutting Template A request from a family member the fringe
Yazemkel Left Handed scissor Make life easier for Lefties
Pencil Sharpener X-Acto Style Like the warranty: Sharp pencils for life?
5 in 1 tool pen Stocking stuffer for Engineers & other NERDS
Cable Cord Clips They stick! I’m using them in the guest room as well as the office
Reusable Silicone twist Ties For all the tangled cords in my life
Cell Phone Holder When multi-zoom-tasking
Sealing Wax 24 sticks with wicks
Razor Blade Scraper I have been looking for years to replace this MOST USED tool in my house.
Clay for Crafts Hoping something will be created for me!
Ruler & Set Square If you remember what a set square is, you must have got an A in HS geometry
Bone Folder For creasing paper. Scrapbookers may know it, but it was news to me.
Weeding Tools? Yes, weeding tools! But these are for book cutting and folding crafting.
Felt Letter Board For the Guest Suite
Tonic Scissors 5” Short and Sweet
Fiskars Spring-Action Scissors My older ones have relaxed and dulled so I need to up my blade game
Sealing Wax Set To keep the family tradition going
Parachute Strap To make my shoulder bag more functional
Mini SqueeGees 2 pack
Fashion Jewelry Cleaner For the foodie earrings
Textured Removable Wallpaper I’m going with coffee
Magnetic Cord Clips For Cords + Travel= Tangles. Hopefully less with these gadgets
Magnetic Wrist Band For Handy Women
Bob Ross By the Numbers
Fire Suppression Blanket Where were these when I ignited the kitchen blinds?
Erase A Hole Stick I hope this doesn’t dry out before I need it next time
Touch-Up Paint Pens So many nicks, so little time
For the Desk to Wine Bar Project
Black Ladder Desk This is most similar to what I purchased…so many years ago
Under Counter Wine Rack Displays 3 of your favorite blends
Wine Glass Mounts My glasses are too pretty to hide in the cabinet
Wine Bottle Cork Lights The finishing touch. These light up the bottles, the ones you save for the memories
Creating the Grandparents’ & Great Aunts & Uncles Lists of Favorites
Power Ranger Super Dino T-Shirts Boys
Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride Fisher-Price linkimals: the Sloth
DC Comics Justice League Batman
Fisher-Price Blue & Black Power Rangers
Fisher-Price Little People Around the Neighborhood Vehicle Pack
Baby Alive, Baby Shark with Blonde Hair
Paw Patrol, Super Paws, Mighty Pups Jet Command center
LeapFrog Rockit Twist Learning System in PURPLE!
Hape Busy City Train Rail Set for Toddlers
Tickle Me Elmo from Playschool
Hape Railway Activity Table for Trainsets
Top Bright Toddler Puzzle: Forest Animals
Mr. McGoo’s Christmas Carol The first , and simply the All time Best Animated Christmas Movie ever made
Radio Flyer Stroll & Trike Too cool for School
Touch Lamp Night Light Colorful, Rechargeable, Great for Babes and Adults
Poop: The Game We have the perfect person in our family to gift this to
Poo Splat And this, too!
Holiday Icicle Lights For my upper patio. I swear, I tried to buy local …and the lighting shelves at 4 stores were bare.
Miller Sisters Health, Beauty & Fashion
RapidLash Lengthens & lasts forever
ROC Eye Cream because it rocks & unrolls wrinkles
Neutrogena Eye Cream Best OTC
Boot Sox Cuffs Saw someone wearing these in the airport and had to order them
Posture Back Brace Mom always said “stand up straight.”
Hot Rod Red Gelish .5 oz
OGX Keratin Shampoo & Conditioner As recommended by my Stylist. I’m going to give it a try.
Almond Lotion 33 0z . Pricy, but worth it!
Tweezerman Cuticle Nippers The only style you should ever buy. The hinges on all the others break or come loose. Then they are useless. Believe me I know.
Elf Makeup Brushes There’s one for all!
Mani/Pedi Tools More tools than you’ll know what to do with
Softshell Ski Jacket So versatile & I love the Deep Lake Color
Reusable Makeup Pad Removers They have to be soft, dark colored and washable
Essie Platinum Nail Top Coat 2 out of 6 Miller Sisters recommend this. The other 4 haven’t tried it yet, but it’s on order.
Beautiful Day Fragrance Mist Sprays away even the worst scented days
Sun Mate Lotion Applicator for your Back The itchiest places are always just beyond your reach. This solves that problem & it folds!
Tinted Blistex Lip Balm In my hiking survival kit
Rubber Earring Backs I don’t need 400 but whatcha gonna do?
Mouth Guard Cleaning Tablets Simple and Easy to use. individually packaged to go as well.
Eye Glass Grips My nose twitches constantly to reposition the multi-focal lenses that I love
Hair Claw Clips They’ve been out of stock for weeks at my drugstore & my hair can’t wait any longer
Zip Lanyard In Grey
All in One Blow Dryer Brush I guess we’ll see if I agree with 300K others
Epic Eyeliner Black
Hair Elvive by L’Oréal We’ll see how it works on gray
Airspun Loose Face Powder I like the name, I hope I like the shade.
Lip Balm Clip Right up my ally
Holidays
Holiday Tree: For outdoor use on my upper deck. I waited to long to order last year and EVERYTHING reasonable was out of stock
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