Food Blog: 10 Things I Bought And Now Can't Live Without

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

10 Things I Bought And Now Can't Live Without

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Lindsay Ostrom

February 25, 2026

Hi reader,

We had what we call a "False Spring" last week here in Minnesota, and now it's back to the usual program - grey, rainy, and snowy. I always believe that the little things are the big things - but this is especially true at this point in winter!

These are the products I am using on the daily right now; the things that have really helped me through the winter fog. I hope you find something you love that feels like a big hug to you right now, too!

Note: The links below are affiliate links and I may receive a commission from your purchase!

10 Things I'm Loving Right Now

The Viral Jeans
If you've been here for a while you've probably heard me talk about these before. And I've heard from so many of you who have loved these as much as I have! They are my favorite jeans I've ever bought. I'm wearing them multiple times a week because they're incredibly soft and comfortable. I kid you not, they feel almost like sweatpants.
(Related to the Viral Jeans: The Shoes I Wear With Them)
Now that all my friends have the jeans, we've all been discussing which shoes to wear with them. In my experience they look SO nice with shoes that have a narrow profile to contrast the width of the jeans. The two that I like best are these Rothy's Mary Jane's (warm weather approved) and these new soft, stretchy boots I got that I am obsessed with (ideal for those of us in winter mode).
The Most Amazing Wide-Leg Yoga Pants
These pants were recommended to me by a teacher who works at my daughter's preschool! The fit is so good (trust me, I've tried many including all the Amazon viral ones, and these are the best of all that I've tried). This is what I wear when I want to wear leggings but make it look a little bit more like an outfit. I own them in multiple colors! The ribbed version is SO good, too.
Absolutely Unreal Sweatshirt
Bjork got this sweatshirt for me for Christmas, and after I tried it on, I went online and immediately bought another one. It is just one of the most comfy things I've ever worn. I wear this for home life, for sleep, for working out, but especially for a day when I'm just not feeling my brightest and need a little extra softness in my life. It genuinely just feels like wrapping myself in a hug.
Gold Hoop Earrings I Love
My friend Amanda recommended these earrings to me and I bought them on the spot! They're SO cute. My current everyday earring!
Perfume Sampler Set
Got this for Christmas and it is so yummy (thank you, Mom)! Free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. A spritz in the morning is just making my days happy. The scents are so yummy and I got complimented the very first day I wore one (I sound like a broken record but I promise I'm not making this up). Love it!
The Viral Deodorant
You know you're a real adult when you get the viral natural deodorant as a gift from Santa. I've been wearing this every day and I love the scent so much!
Tinted Sunscreen That Makes Getting Ready Easy
All hail the five-minute get-ready routine! This is my holy grail tinted sunscreen that is the base of my face every single day. It's not oily or greasy, and it has the perfect subtle color to even out my skin tone. Three little pumps of this all over my face, plus blush, a brow fill, and mascara… and I'm ready for the day!
At-Home Teeth Whitening
Holy smokes. I've heard people rave about these, but I never knew what the big deal was until now - I used them twice and immediately started noticing a difference. Plus, they taste really nice?! Rosemary, lemon, lots of herbal good things. My pack is completely gone and I've just restocked.
Self-Tanning Drops
I will be honest with you, I do love a good tan. I've been trying to be more careful with my sun exposure so I bought these drops on recommendation from a friend. They are GREAT. Whenever I'm feeling like I need a little color I just add a few drops to my nightly lotion (body and face!) and rub it in. In the morning I have some warm, non-orangey color. Awesome.