The Hit List - My favorite things

What are the tools and favorite things that I rely on every single day? Let me get all Oprah and tell you:

My iPhone (I currently have the iPhone 5 but will be upgrading to the iPhone 6 as soon as this contract is up in May).

My Hugger Mugger Tapas Ultra Yoga Mat 1/4″, Hugger Mugger Standard Choice Yoga Bolster (Plum), and Hugger Mugger Zafus Choice Yoga Meditation Cushion (Black). Hugger Mugger makes the best yoga products, hands down.

Rishi tea. This is pretty much the only tea I drink. My first choice is always White Peony.

Radiant Rider-Waite Tarot. I love many other tarot decks but I always come back to this classic. I prefer the Radiant version because the colors pop!

Post-It Notes 654-5UC 3″ x 3″, Five 100-Sheet Pads – Ultra Colors. My office is a sticky note haven. I can be very absent minded but sticky notes keep me productive.

Llewellyn’s 2015 Astrological Calendar: 82nd Edition of the World’s Best Known, Most Trusted Astrology Calendar. I’ve been using this for years and it’s helped me to plan the heck out of my work world.

Paula’s Choice skin care products. I have super sensitive skin and this is the best products I have ever found. Plus they are cruelty free!

Vision Elite Stick Roller Ball Pens, Micro Point, Black Ink, Packof 4. These smooth writers make my journaling a happy experience. If they ever go out of vogue, I will go nuts.

Kiehl’s Lip Balm – I’m addicted to lip balm. This is the best one. PERIOD.

WHISKAS TEMPTATIONS Variety pack, 12-Ounce. Okay, this isn’t about me – my boys LOVE these snacks. We go through them like crazy around here.

Gap simple pants. I live in these. And no, I’m not kidding.

L’Oreal Paris Lineur Intense Brush Tip Liquid Eyeliner, Black, 0.24 Ounces – I have deep set eyes and this product brings my eyes forward.

Mac desktop. I prefer to answer all my emails and do my writing at a desktop. But when I’m on the go, my MacBook Pro laptop is a fab.

Mozy backup – I’m a freak about backing up my digital world ever since a major crash ‘n loss a few years ago. I take no chances now.

Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker, Black – when I wanted to drop a few pounds, I got myself a FitBit. I use this sucker every day.

Song of India – India Temple Incense, 120 Stick Pack, (IN9) – this makes my yoga studio smell divine!

Laurel Denise planners – I use this sassy planner for all my editorial content. It has a nice monthly calendar with plenty of writing space for ideas that pop up.

Twitter – my number one favorite social media tool. I love connecting with friends and fans through this smart platform. I use others but this one serves me the best.

Coach purse – my sturdy Coach purse never goes out of style and helps me to carry my bling ‘n tech stuff like a BO$$.

Crock-Pot SCV700SS 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel – okay, I don’t use it every day but I use mine a lot. I am a huge fan of slow cooker cooking because it ensures I have a good meal, even when I am busier than all get out.

Aveda perfume – soooo heady and exotic, yet clean.

Pantene Pro-V® Fine Hair Solutions Volume Conditioner 33.8 Fl Oz – long hair needs extra conditioning. I’ve been using this brand for over 20 years.

Dove Body Wash, Deep Moisture 22 Ounce – for super soft skin. I also love their Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion, Shea Butter/Extra Dry Skin, 13.5 Ounce (PS I’m a moisturizer freak. I NEVER skip it.)

That’s it. What are the things you use every day? Share your very best ‘n most favorite tools with me on Twitter: @thetarotlady.com

This is my favorite building in Milwaukee – the Kalvelage mansion.

Other stuff:

My friend Victoria Prozan introduced me to Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection, and Courage and I’ve been listening and re-listening to this wisdom.

Hip hop therapy? Sign me up, yo.

I love these pictures of this girl with autism and her therapy cat. So cute!

Digging these comics on sexism from artist Rasenth.

This terrifying story of waking up with a stranger looming in the bedroom will have you double checking your locks at night.

Apparently there is a Tinder for cats. Um…guess I’ll have to keep my cell phone away from TaoZen and Monkey!

Curious as what the difference is between a copyright vs a trademark? Attorney Elizabeth Potts Weinstein lays it out for you nice ‘n clear.

These bloggers give the straight story on what it’s like to be a woman online.

California has a creepy clown problem.

This post on people who should not be allowed to decorate cakes is funny as hell! My favorite? The one at the end.

Light bulbs that help you to look just like Jeff Goldblum. Yep. I may be getting some of those for my next photo shoot.

This stay at home mom thinks other stay at home moms should stop complaining.

Amelia Quint of the Midheaven is my astrology shero. This wise post on Mercury retrograde is a MUST read for everyone who conveniently uses it as an excuse. (Cough cough…ahem…me sometimes.)

On my wish list: Tara Mohr just dropped this fine book Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message. BIG yes to this one!

What I’m Grateful For:

Time to reflect

Masterminds with smart women

Fall colors

Reliable friends

Groovy architecture

Hot meals on cool days

Soundtrack for 10/18/14: A$AP Rocky – Fashion Killa