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Erin’s “What I Like Right Now” List

August 1, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Things I’m Crushing On (And Using All the Time) This Month

Holiday 2023 FAVES

Holiday 2023 FAVES

Erin's Favorites for Holiday 2023 Shopping!

3-Pack Travel Pill Organizers

MEACOLIA 3 Pack 8 Compartments Travel Pill Organizer Moisture Proof Small Pill Box for Pocket Purse Daily Pill Case Portable Medicine Vitamin Holder Container (Blue+Green+Khaki)

Reusable Silicone Crock Pot Liner

Silicone Crock Pot Liners Large Size w/Tongs | Single Reusable Silicone Slow Cooker Liner | Flexible Slow Cooker Liners 3-8 Quart Pots | Easy Clean Crock Pot Liner Bags | Crock Pot Liners 3-8 Quarts

Liquid I.V. - 30% OFF!!!

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Strawberry - Hydration Powder Packets | Electrolyte Drink Mix | Easy Open Single-Serving Stick | Non-GMO | 16 Sticks

S'well Stainless Steel Bowls

S'well 12821-H20-H64065 Stainless Steel Bowls - 21.5oz - Azurite Marble Eats - Triple-Layered Vacuum-Insulated Containers Keeps Food Cold for 11 Hours and Hot for 7 - Condensation/ Leak-Free

LifeStraw 1 Pack

Peak Series Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness, 1 Pack, Mountain Blue

LifeStraw Go Series Water Bottle and Filter

– BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle for Travel and Everyday use removes Bacteria, parasites and microplastics, Improves Taste, 22oz Nordic Noir

24pc Glass Storage Containers with Lids

JoyJolt JoyFul 24pc Borosilicate Glass Storage Containers with Lids. 12 Airtight, Freezer Safe Food Storage Containers, Pantry Kitchen Storage Containers, Glass Meal Prep Container for Lunch

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 - 6 Quart

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

Cotton Sleep Eye Mask

Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask - Updated Design Light Blocking Sleep Mask, Soft and Comfortable Night Eye Mask for Men Women, Eye Blinder for Travel/Sleeping, Includes Travel Pouch, Grey

Ninja Dual Air Fryer

Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey

Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, 6 to 10 oz. Brew Sizes, Black K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, 6 to 10 oz. Brew Sizes, Black

Ninja Personal Blender

Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender, Auto-iQ Technology, 1100-Peak-Watts, for Frozen Drinks, Smoothies, Sauces & More, with (2) 24-oz. To-Go Cups & Spout Lids, Cloud Silver

Simple Modern 40 oz Tumbler

HALF THE COST OF A STANLEY! Simple Modern 40 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid | Insulated Cup Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle Travel Mug Cupholder Friendly | Gifts for Women Men Him Her | Trek Collection | Almond Birch

GreenPan Ceramic Skillets (2 pack)

GreenPan Paris Pro Hard Anodized Healthy Ceramic Nonstick, 8" and 10" Frying pan Skillet Set, PFAS-Free, Dishwasher Safe, Grey

Tortilla Wrap Blanket

SeaRoomy Burritos Tortilla Wrap Blanket, Novelty Funny Gifts Giant Tortilla Round Soft Blanket for Kids (Light Yellow, 47 inches)

Pure Vanilla Extract

Pure Vanilla Extract - Made with Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla Beans - 4 fl oz – For Baking, Desserts, Home Cooking and Chefs

Vanilla Bean Paste

Vanilla Bean Paste for Baking and Cooking - Gourmet Madagascar Bourbon Blend made with Real Vanilla Seeds - 4 Ounces

Homemade Vanilla Extract DIY Kit

Homemade Vanilla Extract Kit | DIY | 1 Ounce of Premium Organic Madagascar Grade A Vanilla Beans 6-7 inches (Appoximately 8-10 Beans) with 8.5 oz Swing Top Glass Bottle | For Cooking and Baking

Waterpik Water Flosser

Waterpik Cordless Water Flosser, Battery Operated & Portable for Travel & Home, ADA Accepted Cordless Express, White WF-02

Nugget Ice Maker

GE Profile Opal 2.0 | Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank | Ice Machine with WiFi Connectivity | Smart Home Kitchen Essentials | Stainless Steel

Silicone Pebble Ice Molds

WIBIMEN Mini Ice Cube Trays, Upgraded Small Ice Cube Trays Easy Release, 104x4 PCS Tiny Ice Cube Tray Crushed Ice Tray for Chilling Drinks Coffee Juice(4Pack Blue Ice trays & Ice Bin & Ice Scoop)

Cup Holder Phone Mount

SCRWVESS Cup Holder Phone Mount, 2 in 1 Cup Holder Expander for Car Long Arm with 360°Rotation Cup Holder Cell Phone Holder for Car Compatible with All Smartphones

Portable iPhone Charger

Anker Portable Charger with Built-in Lightning Connector, MFi Certified, Battery Pack 5,000mAh 12W, Compatible with iPhone 14/14 Pro / 14 Plus / 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 and 12 Series (Black)

Portable USB-C Charger

Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector, 5,000mAh Portable Charger 22.5W, for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, Samsung S22/23 Series, Huawei, iPad Pro/Air, AirPods, and More

Scalp Massager

URTHEONE Soft Silicone Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush for Wet Dry Oily Curly Straight Thick Thin Rough Long Short Natural Men Women Kids Pets Hair Care Tools(Pink

Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste

CROWNED CLEAN Natural All Purpose Cleaning Power Paste, Deep Cleaning Supplies, Household Scrub Paste Cleaner For Kitchen And Bathroom and other surfaces

Uber Popular Leggings

High Waisted Leggings for Women - Soft Athletic Tummy Control Pants for Running Cycling Yoga Workout - Reg & Plus Size

BEST EVER MASCARA!!!

L’Oréal Paris Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara, Voluptuous Volume, Intense Length, Feathery Soft Full Lashes, No Flaking, No Smudging, No Clumping, Mystic Black, 0.28 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Cast Iron Grill Weights

Pro Grade, Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Weight 2Pk. Heavy Duty Steak and Burger Press with Wooden Handle for Grills, Griddles and Flattops. Perfect Gadget for Bacon, Paninis, Sandwiches and Vegetables

Bobbi Brown Shadow Sticks

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick - many colors available

Spiral Bullet Journal 3 pack, A5 size

Lodrepas 3 Pack A5 Spiral Bullet Dotted Journal with 120gsm Thick Paper, Dot Grid Spiral Notebook with Plastic Hardcover and Elastic Band Closure, 80 Sheets Per Pack 5.7X 8.3 inches

Food Jar Thermos for Hot Lunch

Simple Modern Food Jar Thermos for Hot Food | Reusable Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Leak Proof Lunch Storage for Smoothie Bowl, Soup, Oatmeal | Provision Collection | 12oz | Midnight Black

Shoulder Heating Pad

GENIANI Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders, Large Heated Pad for Neck Pain, Shoulder Heating Wrap with 4 Auto Shut-Off, 6 Heat Settings, Gifts for Women & Man, Gifts, Dad, Pain Relief - 22"x24"

Heating Pad

GENIANI XL Heating Pad for Back Pain & Menstrual Pain Relief, FSA HSA Eligible, Auto Shut Off, Machine Washable, Moist Heat Pad for Neck and Shoulder, Cramps Relief, Viva Magenta 12'‘×24’’

Pickleball Paddles

Play Paddles Pickleball Paddle - USAPA Approved Pickleball Racket | Carbon Fiber and Polymer Honeycomb Composite Core | Hyper-Gripâ„¢ Surface with Graphite Face & Cushioned Grip

Kids Cooking and Baking Gift Set

Tovla Jr. Kids Cooking and Baking Gift Set with Storage Case - Complete Cooking Supplies for the Junior Chef - Kids Baking Set for Girls & Boys - Real Accessories & Utensils for the Curious Child

Turmeric Curcumin Capsules

Turmeric Curcumin with 95% Curcuminoids & BioPerine Black Pepper | 1500mg | Joint Support Supplement | Non-GMO Gluten-Free - 120 Capsules

Best iPad Case!

ZUGU CASE for iPad Air Gen 4 & 5 10.9 Inch (2020/2022) - Protective, Ultra Thin, Magnetic Stand, Sleep/Wake Cover - Pine

Best iPad MINI Case!

Zugu Case for 2021 iPad Mini 6 - Slim Protective Case - Apple Pencil Pocket - 5 ft. Drop Protection - Secure 7 Angle Magnetic Stand - Sleep/Wake Cover (Fits Model #'s A2567, A2568, A2569)

Wooden Cutting and Serving Board Set

Serving Boards for Charcuterie, Cheese, Meal Prep - Lightweight Chopping Blocks for Meat, Fruit, Veggies & Appetizers - Kitchen Gadgets Gift

Extra Large Wooden Charcuterie Board

Extra Large Wooden Charcuterie Boards - Unique Bamboo Cheese Board - Housewarming Gift - Appetizer & Cheese Platter, Meat and Cheese Tray, Wood Serving Board

Bamboo Large Round Board

ROYAL CRAFT WOOD Bamboo Cheese Large Round Board and Knife DISHWARE_Plate Set with Charcuterie Board & Serving Tray Non- Expandable, Brown

Stress Relief Desktop Punching Bag

Stress Relief Desktop Punching Bag I Comes with Desk Clamp and Extra Strong Suction Cup I Red

Family Size Egg Bite Maker

DASH Sous Vide Style Family Size Egg Bite Maker for Breakfast Bites, Sandwiches, Healthy Snacks or Desserts, Keto & Paleo Friendly (9 Servings), Aqua

Christmas Cookie Cutters

Christmas Cookie Cutters, 8Pcs Winter Holiday Cookie Cutter Set, Stainless Steel Metal Cutter with Gingerbread Men,Christmas Tree,Snowflake, Candy Cane, Angel, Santa Face,Stocking,Mitten

Thanksgiving Cookie Cutters

5 Piece Large Fall Thanksgiving Cookie Cutter, Holiday Cookie Cutters with Recipe Instruction Shapes of Maple Leaf, Turkey, Chicken Leg,Oak Leaf, Pumpkin,Stainless Steel Molds

Perfect Pizza Pack for Leftover Pizza

The Perfect Pizza Packâ„¢ Pizza Storage Container with 5 Microwavable Serving Trays | Adjustable Pizza Slice Container to Organize & Save Space | BPA Free, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe (Black)

Corner Sink Shelf and Drying Rack

Tomorotec Triangle Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack for Sink Corner Small Foldable Stainless Steel Over The Sink Multipurpose Kitchen Drainer Caddy Organizer Storage Space Saver Shelf Holder (Gray)

Corner Dish Drying Rack for Sink

Tomorotec Triangle Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack for Sink Corner Small Foldable Stainless Steel Over The Sink Multipurpose Kitchen Drainer Caddy Organizer Storage Space Saver Shelf Holder (Gray)

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