On the Tenth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

Soap & Glory Soaper Spa Gift Set!

Working in the beauty department of a drugstore has its pros and cons. Pros: Seeing all the latest products as they come out. Cons: Seeing all the latest products and knowing that trying all of them is impossible and expensive. One of the brands I have recently been made aware of is Soap & Glory, which uses stock photos of models from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, cutesy, semi-sexual names and the color PINK to sell their products.

I have been curious about this line which is why I'm super excited that Tyler gave me this giftset! It includes a body wash, body scrub, body butter, hand cream, foot cream, loufa, and a PINK headband. As of today, I have tried everything and I'm really fond of the body butter and food cream. The scent of all items is super girly and floral (except the foot cream, for some reason) which you could probably guess from extremely feminine packaging. Overall, I like these products and fully intend on getting more when I eventually run out.

Thank you, babycakes!

On the Ninth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

A MINI Umbrella!

Man, Marge is getting tricked out with all the accessories! An umbrella is always good to have on hand and this one is awesome because it has a checkered pattern all around the edge and it says "MINI. LET'S MOTOR" on it which is probably the coolest car motto ever. I didn't open it up last night, because it was way too fucking cold to go outside, but I just did it and I must say the expanse is impressive. Tres cool.

Thanks, Babe!

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

Shea Moisture's Coconut & Hibiscus Hand & Body Scrub!

As we age, our skin's cell turnover slows drastically leaving us dry, itchy, flaky, and dull. Regular exfoliation can fix that and the BEST product I have found for body exfoliation is the Shea Moisture scrubs. It's mostly made of plain old sugar and oil which you scrub-a-dub-dub all over your wet skin. Then you are smooth, moisturized and smelling fine! Tyler has experienced the glory of a Shea Moisture scrub since I've insisted he give it a try (while we're showering together, so it's not as gay as it sounds.) I've tried other scrubs, but this one is the best and I've been out for a while.

Thank you, Tyler!!!

On the Seventh Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

A Mini MINI Gel Pen!

Forgive the photo quality, but this is a MINI pen with the MINI logo and racing stripes like on Marge's hood. It is also probably 3/4 the size of a regular pen which makes it adorable for my girly hands. But don't let its size fool you, because it's made of metal and pretty hefty. You could hurt someone with this. Lastly, it's a gel pen, which is the only type of pen that matters, if you ask me. Smooth writing galore!

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

The Biggest Reese's Peanut Butter Cups You Can Buy!

I ate some already.

My all time forever favorite candy "bar" is Reese's. I went nuts when I saw they made one this big and Tyler got one for me last Christmas. It was as delicious as you can imagine and so I was ecstatic to get another one this year. I wish I had a normal sized Reese's to show the scale, but each cup is 1/2 a pound of peanut butter/chocolately goodness. That's ONE WHOLE POUND together. Reese's heaven.

Thank you, Tyler!!!

On the Fifth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

A MINI T-shirt!

As a proud (eventual) MINI owner, I am now able to show off my MINI love by wearing this awesome T-shirt. This awesome grey T-shirt (meaning Tyler chose the right color for me of the available options). And it's the right size! Shopping for clothes for a significant other can be tricky, but Tyler got it exactly right with one.

Thank you, Babe!

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

Four Facial Masks!

Ah, the indulgence of a face mask. Is there anything more girly? Not bloody likely. Whenever my face isn't feeling so hot, I put on one of these bad boys and am transported to a blissful beautyland. Tyler is supportive of my mask wearing even if I look crazy doing so. It feels good to be comfortable enough around my significant other that I can look like Hannibal Lector and it doesn't matter.

Thank you, cutie Ty!

On the Third Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

A MINI reusable trash bag!

It has a stretchy opening and a bottom that opens and closes via Velcro so you don't have to stick your hands in to pull out used tissues and the like. It straps to the back of the seat for optimum use. AND it says "Rubbish." on it, which is the posh, awesomely British way of say "trash" or "garbage". Rubbish, with a period. Oh, that dry British wit.

Thank you, Tyler! Marge will stay tidy thanks to you!

On the Second Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me...

A bag of Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution - Relax & Relief with Eucalyptus & Spearmint

I love me a good bath. It is where I can be alone, naked, and warm with my thoughts and it's the closest thing to meditation I have been able to get. And with it being in the teens temperature-wise in this wicked winter wonderland, Bath Season has officially begun. But sometimes one wants to enhance their bath with bubbles and girly scents--steaming water ain't just enough. Enter Epsom salt. Go ahead and call me an old lady, but this shit works. If I have any soreness--feet and ankles, usually--this stuff penetrates my skin and muscles and I feel better when I get out.

Thanks, Tylerpants! I was all out of Epsom salt and I love the scent of this one!

On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me...

Quick intro: Last year Tyler and I started a Christmas tradition. For each of the twelve days leading up to December 25, we exchange gifts, mostly small stuff, but a couple of big ticket items. This is a great way to extend the season and make sure each other gets everything the other wants to give them.  Now, I already told Tyler that Marge was enough of a present to last five Christmases, but nonetheless, we are continuing the tradition. So....

On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me

A MINI travel mug!

You know what I love? (Besides Tyler, of course.) My MINI Cooper Marge. You know what else I love? Coffee. You know what I was in need of? A new travel mug to keep my motor going at work.

Ta dah!

Thanks, Babe!

Dear Tyler #26

Dear Tyler,

I love you, babe! You know what else I love? Morning cuddle time. It is awesome and a great way to start the day, but like I said earlier, I apologize that it has resulted in less posts here. I am sad that I didn't get to meet Gabe, but I am more disappointed for you. I know you got to talk to him for a long time, but it's just not the same.

Christmas! Christmas is coming!!!! AHHHHH! I'm so excited because holiday traditions and family time (and you and I are the family I am referring to)! It's not about getting and giving stuff, but a way to show how well we know each other. I am really looking forward to you opening my gifts!

I am happy we both got to go to lunch with my parents. I meant it when I said they loved you. They seem more at ease than I've seen them since I graduated from high school. That's obviously because they're not as worried about me dying alone and unloved in a one bedroom apartment with five cats. This might sound dumb, but as wonderful as you loving me and sharing your life with me is, you are also making my parents happy...and relaxed which makes me happy. "Appreciation" isn't a strong enough word. You have blessed my life. Thank you!

Love,
Jordyn