10 Things I Cannot Live Without...all available online!

Somethings cannot be purchased online
...family, friends, sunshine! :)

I am inviting you to think about this...10 things that you could not live without.  I am retired, 69 and live in a small space.  If you were wanting to shop for my favorite things this is what you would look for:

1. My microroplane zester...I yearned for one of these for years but just could not make myself buy one.  I even used a rasp from my husband's shop for a while.
2. The exfoliating gloves I use in my shower.  
3. My Kindle reader...this device has made it possible for me to read again.
4. My Apple iPad 2.
5. Girly shoes.  I love shoes.
6. The Pendleton blanket that belonged to my parents.
7. My NeckPillow by Tempur-Pedic 
8. Apple iMac 7-Inch Desktop 
9. Dyson Vacuum Cleaner  Really, I will never own another brand.  It is the best.
10. My iphone (4s is coming next)...I even take most of my pictures for this blog with it.

There you have it.  If I were to go shopping for all your favorite things was would you suggest?

b

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Apple's Magic Trackpad

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Don't forget Father's Day is coming and this wine would be the perfect gift.

There you have it...my 3 best for Monday.  1-2-3...how easy it could be.  Shopping is so much fun even when I am only dreaming.

Have a wonderful day!

b