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Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur

This is a female-founded gin liqueur brand that is absolutely delicious and takes you back in time. If you’re a gin fan or a fan of a classic French 75 and the like, add it to your roster of cocktails for entertaining at the holidays. My favorite is to pair it with champagne. SO GOOD. Pomp & Whimsy is made in the classic gin cordial style, with a few updates for modern palettes. I can assure you that you’ve never tasted anything like it before. It’s old-world made new in a delightful, thoroughly imbibable way. The bottle obviously looks stunning…
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Kirkland Herb Garlic Almonds

ATTENTION COSTCO SHOPPERS. We have identified the best snack of all time. Run, do not walk, to your nearest Costco and buy these in bulk. Not only do I keep one of these Herb Garlic Almonds on hand at all times for my own snacking purposes, but there’s also a backup back in the back of my pantry just in case people drop by last-minute and I need to set out nibbles. Most of the time though it’s just me and handfuls of these scrumptious almonds, and that works out just fine for me.
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Cerebelly Brain-Boosting Baby Food (Discount Code)

Cerebelly Baby Food is the only pre-packaged baby food I buy because it’s farm-fresh, organic and was founded and developed by a neurosurgeon, developmental neurobiologist, and mom of three. It’s packed with 8 TIMES (!) more nutrients for cognitive development than any other baby food—and it’s always vegetable-first (i.e. when it says it has broccoli it actually has broccoli, not applesauce with a tiny dusting of broccoli thrown in at the end). This stuff is the real deal, and I absolutely swear by it. The brand was nice enough to give me code MARYORTON25 which provides 25% off for new…
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Bev Wine Cans

Not every glass of wine has to be followed by a full bottle. Sometimes you just want a glass or two on a patio at sunset with a good Spotify mix on in the background, you know? Bev creates delicious canned wines that have a slight fizz and zero sugar, so no need to worry about next-day grogginess. I ordered some on a whim a few months ago and am now absolutely HOOKED. I would also suggest this can cooler for particularly warm nights.
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Verb Energy Bars (Discount Code)

A leisurely, full breakfast with a cup of coffee sounds lovely, but perhaps a bit impractical these days. I’ve been relying on Verb Energy bars to deliver nutrition and energy in one convenient (and delicious!) bar—with zero caffeine crash like we usually get from our favorite morning beverage. I keep the bars around in the morning and afternoons if I feel a slump coming on. They’re 90 calories and have as much caffeine as an espresso. SIGN ME UP. Promo code MARYORTON will get you $15 off your order!
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Wiley Wallaby Sourrageous Drops

As far as I’m concerned, there is no other sour candy other than Wiley Wallaby Sourrageous Drops. Like, they can just go ahead and stop making all the other kinds. These little drops of heaven are watermelon, lemon and green apple with a sour candy shell and soft licorice center and what good is it TYPING ABOUT THEM WHEN YOU CAN SNACK? Just purchase, enjoy, and thank me later.
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Waterdrop Microdrinks

As we enter prime sweating season, let’s not forget to hydrate. Oh, but wait, drinking water can be SUPER BORING. Never fear. I’ve found a new product that’s helping me hydrate without boring me to tears. Waterdrop is a “microdrink,” or water additive that essentially turns any glass or carafe of water into something even tastier than what you’re served at a spa. It comes in six sugar-free flavors that are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals so you’re hydrating AND nourishing your body. Also, using Waterdrop is literally as easy as dropping it in your glass—no stirring or shaking…
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Carbone Marinara

Were you aware that Carbone, the outstanding Italian restaurant in my beloved NYC, bottles and sells its sauce?? There’s a truck currently backing up into my driveway full of this Carbone Marinara sauce and I don’t want to hear any arguments from any members of my household. The sauce gets its own bedroom, mkay? Whether you prefer a classic marinara, a tomato-basil, or an arrabiata with a kick, Carbone sells them all, and it’s so nice to have a little piece (or bowl of pasta) of home every now and then.
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Chai Concentrate

Anything that gets me to a delicious beverage—fast—is welcome in this house. This chai concentrate is really cool because it isn’t filled with artificial sweeteners and other nasty things which are so often found in fast-beverage options. This concentrate is ideal for making your own customized lattes (hot or cold!) at home.
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Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs

These hot cocoa bombs are such a cute (and literally sweet) gift for someone this Valentine’s Day and it is 100% okay if that “someone” is you. If you haven’t seen these before, they’re decadent little “bombs” that you drop in a mug and top with the heated milk of your choice. They “explode” and all sorts of cocoa deliciousness and accompaniments (like marshmallows, hello) are revealed. I’ll take 17, thank you.
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