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The Best Products of 2022 (Game-Changers)

December 21, 2022

You all know I love sharing products I find to be life-changing, so to wrap up the year, I thought I would share a list of the best products of 2022! These are all things I find to be game-changers and use in my daily life.

Whether you have a pool in your backyard or in your community, these pool towels are a must! We bought the bulk box of 32 towels, which are so nice to have on hand for family and guests.

I am a recent convert to Merit Beauty! When it comes to makeup, I like to switch it up and try out new products, and this brand is it! I specifically love this cream blush in the cheeky color. Also a big fan of their Bronze Balm and Signature Lip.

Before I found Hoka I was really into the Adidas Ultra Boost. I wear shoes all day long because when I don't, my feet get really tired and achy. Shoes help but not 100% until I tried these Hoka sneakers! I cannot believe that I don't experience any aching at all when I wear them. Definitely worth the hype and totally improved my life.

This table is the ticket item that totally transformed the study into what it is today. I had the hardest time getting this room to click, but everything made much more sense once we got this table. It comes with two extender leafs, so when we transform it into a temporary dining space, we have plenty of seating for everyone.

We special ordered our Adirondack chairs from a brand in Canada, but these are so similar to ours! The black looks so stunning in our backyard.

I've been raving about these Agolde jeans because they've become my number one favorite pair! The fit is so flattering because they sit up high on your waist, and pinch, so they never slip down or gap in the back. Highly recommend the investment.

We've been focusing on one good manner a week as a family and it has been so good for the girls. They recently released Volume 2!

This is the most stunning, most versatile ovenware set we've ever had. It's from our favorite Our Place, and we have the Always Pan and Perfect Pot, along with the minis too!

Recently Pura released the first ever Black Pura Device, and it's all I needed to be fully converted. Here are my favorite Winter, Fall, and Spring scents to get you started. Highly recommend.

This list wouldn't be complete without our Rubbermaid food containers! I love how aesthetically stunning they are, plus practical in every way.

These are the chairs in our home that move around from room to room because they're incredibly versatile and magically have stayed so clean and bright.

I love how tapered candles look, but sometimes I don't feel like lighting them because they can be a bit of a fire hazard. These LED flickering candles are life-like, and they turn on with a simple remote, so I find myself lighting them as often as I can.

This rug is a part of one of our newest collections, and it looks lovely from room to room. The greenish tones are chefs kiss and transform a room entirely

14. Oil Cruet

Chris uses this oil cruet daily, and it's something I love seeing out in the open on our kitchen shelves. A work of art, plus it's functional? Yes, please.

I will never stop loving this wallpaper. It's too stunning. I first fell in love with it in our Idaho bathroom, so much so that I had to use it again in this house. Couldn't think of a more perfect place to put it than the dining room – a place where we get to enjoy it every day.

I've been obsessed with the Stanley staw tumblers for quite some time now, but I recently tried out this flip straw design, and I might love it even more! The top handle is convenient for carrying around, and I love that I don't have to worry about spills with this design.

What product(s) "changed your life" in 2022?

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  1. Going to get these towels for this summer & the Hokas for our next trip. I limped around paris in new Nikes (never again). Love love love COSRX snail mucin mask (don’t wash off) and snail mucin serum, found a killer thrift store that has designer stuff for cheeeeap in the Scottsdale area and a home thrift store that has the bessst stuff. I got a gorgeous coffee table that I saw Alice Lane use in one of her homes that was just featured in arch digest for $15. Malin+goetz hand and body lotion and their rum perfume (use together), ceur battant Louis Vuitton perfume & Patricia green velvet embroidered slippers for fun❤️

  2. It’s so disappointing to see you still promoting Pura :( I have long loved your “round-ups” and honest reviews about products. As a full time influencer seeing dramatic growth in the last few years, it seems you’re well aware that tens of thousands of new followers look to you for product advice. . Doesn’t have a single post without feedback from outraged customers, it seems unlikely that people partnering with them wouldn’t be aware of the extreme problems their customers have been having.

  3. Are most of these sponsored/profitable items? If so, which are not at all? I like the transparency of knowing, before buying. Thanks

  4. I have asked for Hoka sneakers this year. Glad to hear they are comfy! The flameless candles are just what I need. Thanks for your recommendations and sharing all the things this year.
    Wishing you and your sweet family a very Merry Christmas!

  5. I’m ordering those pool towels for my boss! He has the most random left over towels that don’t suit his beautiful house and pool.
    Game changing items for me this year: My 10oz Yeti mug with handle. Going from one to two babies this year meant cold coffee all day until I was given my Yeti.
    Loop earplugs. I have auditory processing disorder, and Loops are so amazing in noisy settings. They don’t muffle voices, just filter the background noise. I’ll be wearing them for Christmas day dinner because my husband’s family is LOUD.
    Sleep time clock for toddlers. It’s one of those red light/stay in bed, green light/time to wake clocks. It’s new to us, but so far seems to really work!

  6. Thanks for rounding these up for us! I love that table and how you used it in your study. One of the products that I loved this year was the Be Well By Kelly protein powder. It took me a long time to find a protein that had minimal, clean ingredients and didn't have a weird aftertaste. This one is amazing. Merry Christmas!

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