1. LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant ($17.00) Am I the only person who thinks about what product they’d endorse if they were a celebrity? Honestly, hands down, this is it for me. I am always on a quest to find products that do not test on animals but was having no luck in the deodorant department… until this. And in full disclosure, I sweat, but this still works. Guys, I even ran a marathon with this and I still smelled and looked like a million dollars at the end. Not really, but I love this stuff.
2. 2014-2015 Kate Spade Large Planner Gold Dots ($36.00). Kate does no wrong. I am all about writing things down.
3. Lululemon’s Run With Me Mittens ($32.00) I know the name imply you should run with them but I wear these all of the time cause they’re fancy.
4. Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer ($5.99) is always in my bag – makes your lips feel better with a punch of colour.
5. Stella & Dot Piper Necklace ($34.00) would be lovely with a white tee and a party dress but probably not a white tee over a party dress.
6. J.Crew Dangly Shooting Star earrings ($30.00). Lets hope just the earring dangle, not actual shooting starts. Take cover.
7. Apple 2GB iPod Shuffle ($49.00) I guess this is my version of Oprah’s NEW CAR!!! I’ve been running with my phone but it’s kind of bulky plus the battery dies after 10km in the winter. I am also annoyed with Nike+ running apps recent update so I thought it’d be smart to us my Nike watch instead and still listen to music with this. Smart idea right? Must get me one.
8. Chemex Six Cup Classic Series Glass Coffeemaker ($41.40) makes great coffee and is super easy to clean. I adore this beauty.
9. Makers Gonna Make Tee ($26.00) for my inner BFA.
10. Rotera Lantern from Ikea ($3.99) I have a dozen of these from my wedding but they still hold up. Great for an outdoor party all year long!
11. Body Glide For Her ($7.99) because chafing is no joke.
12. North Brewing Company Summer Saison beer ($13.50) is so lovely even in the winter. The bottles are so nice you almost don’t want to return them for a refund.
13. Lululemon Mula Bandhawear Bikini undies ($18.00) are comfortable. Enough said.
14. Domino Magazine ($6.99) I would love a subscription to this magazine but it’s a little pricy… an occasional news stand purchase it always a treat.
15. LUSH No Drought Dry Shampoo ($13.95) is for the days you sweat but don’t have time to wash your hair. Don’t judge.
16. My new favourite playlist is Taylor Swift, 1989 ($14.99). I was ten in 1989.
17. Giant Swan Floatie ($35.18). You know, for floating down the Wallace River this summer.
18. But First, Coffee – Hot Stuff Thermal Mug ($14.00). Tru’dat.
19. Deborah Lippmann Dream Weaver nail polish ($20.00) Even in the winter, you should paint your toes and a dark colour masks black toes. Just sayin.
20. Laundry Lines Tea Towel ($15.53) from Bespoke Uprising is the perfect mix of my clothesline obsession with kitchen decor. 
21. Anne with an E … The best story EVER and now the prettiest cover. Anne of Green Gables designed by Rifle Paper Co. and published by Puffin in Bloom. 
22. Camille Wine Glasses from Crate and Barrel ($14.95 each). Hey Scandal fans, recognize these? If they’re good enough for Olivia… well… 
23. The Oh She Glows Cookbook would be good for the days your are feeling extra vegetarian.
24. The Land of Nod Polygon Ornaments ($24.95) These would make your tree POP with colour.
25. Design Within Reach Neutra House Numbers in Red ($24.00 each) are fabulous. The colour perks up the front of your house – I have no regrets with this renovation purchase!
26. SmartWool Women’s PhD Run Ultra Light Pattern Mini Socks ($15.95) last a long time and are comfortable. SmartBuy.
27. The Champion Double Dry Absolute Workout II Sports Bra ($12.99) Is cheap for a sport bra, and when you are not busty, it works just fine.
28. Pretty sure every girl has owned a Body Shop pouf at one point in their life. ($3.99).
29. Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer ($36.00) makes a pastey gal feel, well, less pastey.
30. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Lavender Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner ($3.99). You can get it at Target and it makes your kitchen smell real pretty. I’d be a fool to not mention the pretty packaging to boot.
31. Pilot Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball Pens, V5 ($4.91 for 2 pack) The only criticism I have with this pen is despite it’s name, it does not fly well. (ink explosion). It’s my go-to pen when I am on the ground.
32. Oh Joy! “Falalalala” Banner for Target ($4.00) is this year’s window banner. Yes, I like a seasonal banner for my front window.
33. Toblerone Chocolate  ($9.00) Nothing but the best. I’d probably eat chicken again if Swiss Chalet still offered it in their festive meal.
34. East Coast Girls Are Hip cards ($16.00 for 8) These cards speak the truth. I love giving them to all my hip ladies on the best coast.
35. Glam on Wire Clothespins from Modcloth ($12.99 for 5) are adorable. I would likely use them for something other than hanging out the clothes. Like fridge magnets!
36. BKR Momo Heart water bottle ($35.00) I love my BKR even though it broke and I had to replace the glass. It really does make water on-the-go taste fresh.
37. I believe this alone will make me eat more veg. World Cuisine Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable ($38.22).
38. HotHands Hand Warmers  ($44.97 for 50 pair). If I am going to ski this year, I expect these will be my saviour.
39. YA book I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson ($15.19). I heard good things about this little gem.
40. Just Us! Holiday Blend ($27.60 for 2 lbs.) Unwrap presents with a cup of this in one hand and a mimosa in the other.
41. West Elm ikat print bowls ($8.00) are lovely for cereal or serving dips to the guests.
42. I love my Anthropologie monogram mug ($8.00) it holds a healthy cup of coffee!
43. The Twinery Bakers Twine ($12.00) is always great to have around and an easy way to make anything pretty. Like brown paper packages… tied up with string!
44. Montreal Maptote canvas bag ($18.00) I always get asked about my Maptote bag and you can get a bag for cities all over the world!
45. The mother of all calendars – The Stendig Oversized Calendar ($35.00). Not sure where I’d put it but I’d consider renovating to make room.
46. Axent Knife by X-ACTO ($4.27) is a must have for me. I use my X-ACTO all of the time.
47. Homemade pizza parties are the best and I love my baking stone ($24.99) it makes the crust so much better.
48. Aveda Shampure Soy Wax Candle ($45.00) is my favourite candle; I just love the smell and it lasts forever. Plus, even when it is not lit, it still gives out a nice scent.
49. Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Blend ($4.99) is my coffee’s sidekick. A drop or two of this goes along way and gives your coffee a little somethin’ somethin’.
50. Nightglen Plaid Scarf from Madewell (on sale for $44.50) is festive and likely warm. It makes you wish you had a cabin.

December is right around the corner and I am already fighting the urge to not only talk about all things Christmas. Stay in touch for a few fun posts ahead including David’s Wish List.

*Monique Makes Do is a blog about her year-long experiment of not spending. I am totally in awe that she had the will power to last five days … let alone a few months already. I was hoping her challenge would rub off on me but so far, the thought alone is overwhelming.