My Wish List

Since yesterday I was giving some wish list ideas made up of my favorite items, I thought I would share a few things from my current wish list too!

 -A new 5th gen. iPod touch

My current touch is a 3rd gen and it has gotten to the point where I cannot update the operating system anymore, which in turn leads to not being able to update or get new apps. Apps shut down on me all of the time since I am a couple of operating systems behind now. Boo. Oh.. and? This one has a camera!!

-iHome to go with my iPod

I would love the option to set music to be my alarm, or even have a clock radio.

-Compost Bins

I would love an outside compost bin, and sure I could probably make one, but it hasn't happened. I would like a small one for under the sink too, for transporting outside.

-KitchenAid Grinder

The grinder attachment would make my bulk applesauce production a lot easier than my hand food mill. I canned 24 pints of applesauce this year- that is a lot of hand turning.

-A grill pan

Burner sized with a handle- I almost always make turkey burgers, so I do not need the Foreman to remove the fat.. Also, I like paninis a lot and the Foreman just doesn't work for those- a grill pan with a heavy pan on top will do the trick (the Rachael method).

-Pampered Chef Skinny & Classic Spatulas

I have gotten rid of all but two of my spatulas. They were breaking, getting stained, etc. I have one Pampered Chef classic spatula and don't think I'll ever go back. The top is sealed to the bottom so no grime can get under the top. The spatula is heat resistant and doesn't stain. I use them like crazy and it hasn't broken either. Plus- the sizes are just really perfect, with no weird edges or cups.

-Caps car sticker (or this!)

Hockey may have been cancelled so far, but I still love the Caps. (I actually grew up on D1 college hockey, which I miss a ton, but since MD is out of the college hockey loop, I have adopted the Caps.)

-Oh, and this little ring. ;)

(I do have any anniversary coming up too!)

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Favorite Things (and a Christmas Present!)

For those of you still looking for present (or wish list!) ideas, I thought I would list some of my favorite things that I don't know what I would do without anymore.

Cooking/Baking

-KitchenAid scraper beater blade.

This thing has REVOLUTIONIZED my life! I always default to this and really only use the standard blade when the scraper is dirty.(I actually have another on my Christmas list this year!)

-An extra KitchenAid mixer bowl.

On the same KitchenAid note, I love having an extra bowl. It is so nice to not have to stop and wash the bowl between cookie mixes, or between the cake and then frosting.

-Glass storage containers

I use these for everything- leftovers, lunch, etc. I love that they are more sturdy/durable than the plastic, don't stain and I can feel good microwaving in them. Oh and.. dishwasher safe! I have the Pyrex and these Anchor Hocking and both have worked well for me with everything from soup to sloppy joes. My sister in law said her Pyrex leak though.

-Parchment sheets

So nice for lining a pan before baking sweet potato fries, fish, etc. Makes for easy clean up and you don't have to worry about food sticking!

-Tomato Knife

LOVE IT. I always struggled with cutting tomatoes before because they would smush as I tried to cut. This knife slides right through the tomato and makes nice cuts for easy dicing and slices!

Running

-Garmin GPS watch

This was my anniversary present last year and I don't know what I would do without it anymore. I love tracking my average pace, seeing if I need to pick it up, and then afterward plugging it into the computer and seeing the split break down.

-RoadID

I used to carry my phone as a form of ID, but duh, if I get hit by a car the phone will probably break, could fly into the bushes or whatever. I got the Road ID that loops through my shoelaces so I don't have to worry about it rubbing on my arm or leg. I love that I can leave it on my shoes (so I won't forget it) and it has emergency contacts (two), and important medical history.

Random

-iPod touch

I have an old school ipod touch. I love it. A data plan for phones is not in our budget right now and it is so nice to have the ipod as an option for internet when I am out (where there is wifi) or at home instead of using the desktop computer (which is a stinkin dinosaur in computer time).

-Grocery List

I am a super nerd and made a grocery list that I print out and keep on the fridge. This is only nerdy because the list is organized in the typical grocery store layout and the way customers go through the store (produce-> meat-> interior-> dairy, etc.).

A special Christmas present since I love you all:
If you click here you will go to a link to download the printable if you would like.
Just print on 8.5x11 and cut down the middle. I punch holes in the top and loop ribbon through it- hard surface for writing on and checking off items in the store, and multiple sheets together. It will save you time in circling through the store! (Oh.. and I realize that they aren't spaced evenly.. this is just reflective of the amount of items we usually get in each category.)

(In case anyone cares, no one is paying me for this (I WISH!).. these are just some of my favorite things! Most items are linked on Amazon just since they have pretty much everything and you can probably still get everything ordered in time for Christmas!)

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