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An Inside Look at My Wish List

It's a holiday weekend so I'm taking things easy. Tonight, I browsed my ever-growing Amazon Wish List to see if I still want everything on it and add a few things. If you're curious, here are some things on my lists, most of which I'll never buy, but I love to make lists of interesting products.

Skincare and Cosmetics
EltaMD Facial Cleanser and EltaMD PM Therapy Moisturizer
I absolutely love my EltaMD AM Moisturizer, so much that I want the PM formula and cleanser.

Optimum Care Essential Nutrients for Dry Scalp
I bought a small package of these at Sally once. My scalp felt so much better, but I never get around to ordering more.

Jan Marini Age Intervention Retinol Plus
I'm on the hunt for a retinol product to try and this is a good company with a solid product. I'll order it eventually, hopefully sooner than later.

Sewing and Crafts
Couture Sewing Techniques
I browsed this at Barnes and Noble. A great overview of couture techniques.

Dritz Tailor's Ham
I just don't have one and could use it.

Clover Silk Pins
I can never have enough good pins when I sew.

Swedish Tracing Paper
I love the size of this paper. It's strong but transparent enough for pattern tracing.

For Miss P
Zutano Girls Sunfish Top
I love this girlie top that isn't too commercial or branded with cartoons. Perfect for school, which doesn't permit the cartoon images in Children's House.

Richie House Pants
Miss P hates jeans and it's hard to find a good summer alternative. These look perfect so I'll probably order them soon. The weather is getting very warm finally!

Flynn the Fire Engine
It's a Thomas toy. She'd love anything Thomas. We have a ton of trains and tracks and a table and random gear. Thomas overload.

My Little Pony Rainbow Dash Hoodie
I thought this was adorable. Miss P loves My Little Pony and I'm okay with a little cartoon clothing for such a cute hoodie.
2015 UPDATE: This was P's favorite hoodie, worn nearly every day, and many nights. She's now got a stash of favorite hoodies, but this one has survived many washes and wearings and still looks new six months later. Well worth it, in my opinion.

Kitchen Supplies
Block Oil
Needed for our cutting boards.

Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry
I want to step my canning up a notch in the fall.

Granite Ware Canning Kit
I was relying a lot on random items in my kitchen, so this season, I'd like to can a bit more properly.

OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Pastry Scraper
I usually use a chef's knife to cut dough but this would be more efficient. It's been on my list for years.

For My Husband
Syma X1 4 Channel RC Quad Copter
He really likes toys. I got him a little helicopter a few years ago and this is kind of an upgrade.

Victorinox Swiss Army Tools
He just wants this. Not a high priority but he likes that it's well reviewed and would be useful to have around.

Guitar Amp
He plays bass and electric guitar and needs a new amp when he's playing in the basement.
2015 UPDATE: I ended up getting this as a Father's Day gift for my husband just a few weeks later. He says it has the features he needed and he can use it with headphones. He can match tones as needed and it works with both his guitar and bass.

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