SOME of renae's favorite things
resources
Seint Beauty One-Compact Makeup - The BEST for a quick morning makeup routine! Find your shades
Hello Skincare Serums - Use code RENAE20 for 20% OFF (amazing eyelash serum + facial serums duo).
Voloom Classic Hair Iron - I use this EVERY time I style my hair. It gives the best volume in just a couple of minutes and it lasts all day!
Frownies Wrinkle Patches - Get $10 off your first order.
Red Aspen's Pump it up, Maggie Mascara - Love their black mascara in the light pink tube!
f.a.e. Organic Jojoba Oil - I mix this with a little castor oil and apply nightly after washing - amazing! *Use this Thrive Market link to get 40% off your first Thrive Market order PLUS a free gift up to $60.
Aura Cacia Castor Oil - I mix this with a dropper of the jojoba oil and apply nightly after washing - amazing! *Use this Thrive Market link to get 40% off your first Thrive Market order PLUS a free gift up to $60.
Ole Henriksen Peptide Lip Treatment - My favorite lip gloss and my lips are picky! (I prefer the non-glimmer options.
Lemongrass Spa Healing Elements - I apply this to any red spots or blemishes after I wash my face each night and it always catches my breakouts before they happen! This stuff is gold.
personal care + beauty routine
kitchen + meal planning essentials
Wall Calendar - The simplest, yet most essential meal planning tool! I use the plain, black & white 12" x 14.5" version and hang it inside our kitchen cabinet on a small 3M hook.
Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens (fine point) - I hook this right on my calendar for easy meal planning.
Produce Keepers and Prep Containers - A must-have to keep fruits and veggies fresh and make healthy snacks and dinners quick and easy! Quick disclaimer: These are not the exact ones I have, but look very similar with a drain tray, ventilation option and clear sides so you can see the produce.
Mason Jar Pour Spout Lids - Great leak-proof lids for homemade dressings, sauces, or even for venting produce when using Mason jars for storage.
Fridge Organizer - We love keeping this in the fridge as a quick reminder to pull meat from the freezer ahead of time and put it in here to thaw. After we use the meat, we wash the container and put it right back in the fridge - even if it's empty.
Shumaru Non-Toxic Butcher Block Cutting Board - It's huge and heavy and we love it! (We use this organic wood butter to keep it conditioned.)
Sunnecko 8" Chef's Knife - There are probably better knives out there, but if we keep this sharp, it works great for us! The coloring isn't strong like the photos - it's mostly just a silver knife, but it we still like it.
OXO Salad Spinner - Let me just say this... if you ever use lettuce, you NEED a salad spinner.
Vegetable Chopper - If you do a lot of chopping or dicing, this tool saves SO much time and is dishwasher-safe for easy clean up, too.
Google Keep - My favorite tool for creating grocery lists - works on desktops or as an app (you just need a free Gmail account).
home care
Branch Basics - Use this link for $10 off your first order (Oxygen Boost is an absolute must - a dream cleaner all around for soap scum and hard to clean areas - it's awesome).
Wagner Spraytech Steam Cleaner - This little machine is great to clean without chemicals and get into all those nooks and crannies!
Rosey Assorted Microfiber Cloths Set - A nice variety of cleaning cloths with specific purposes that actually work well. I love that they also have a little tag on them so you can remember the purpose of each cloth. *Use this Thrive Market link to get 40% off your first Thrive Market order PLUS a free gift up to $60.
Rosey Cleaning Essentials - I am a big fan of the Rosey cleaners! I've tried other non-toxic brands and always seem to come back to these. I love using the basic cleaners for my Daily 7 home routine: the glass & mirror cleaner, tub & tile, and all-purpose. We also use their dish soap, liquid laundry detergent, and cloths - they all work great. One of my favorite brands that is also very affordable. *Use this Thrive Market link to get 40% off your first Thrive Market order PLUS a free gift up to $60.
Rosey Do-Anything Microfiber Cloths - If you don't want to deal with a specific cloth for each purpose, these are great to "do anything" when it comes to cleaning! *Use this Thrive Market link to get 40% off your first Thrive Market order PLUS a free gift up to $60.
Thrive Market - Use this link for 40% off your first order PLUS a free gift up to $60 (non-toxic home cleaners, laundry detergent, skin care, snacks, etc. delivered right to our home).
weekly planning + morning routine faves
Horacio Printing Dream Planner - Use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF (Renae's favorite is the black leather, lay flat, vertical layout)!
Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens (extra fine point) - The BEST pens to make changes or updates without the mess of scribbles.
Pilot FriXion Light Pastel Erasable Highlighters - These work great for weekly planning and color coding without it being too dark.
Great Adventure Bible
Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
DayStamp Habit Tracking App for iOS - An easy way to quickly track daily habits and goals.
financial tools
Ally Bank - We love their savings account option to use the bucket system!
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Step Program - An amazing program we used to get out of debt.
Rakuten - If you shop online, Rakuten is an easy way to earn cash back with almost no effort and creating an account is free! We have been using it for years and it is definitely worth using.
Renae's Annual Budget System - Available in The Routine Advantage Academy's Foundations Course!
Upside - I love using this app before I fill my car up with gas. You can quickly search your area and select a gas station that earns cash back. It's another nice way to earn a little pay out with almost no effort!
health + movement
DISCLOSURE: A quick note to let you know that some of these links are affiliate links. This means that when you click the link to purchase something on this page, I may receive a commission for sharing this with you. It doesn't cost you more (and in fact saves you money in some cases!) and rest assured - I only share what I love and would share with you anyway!
Walk at Home with Leslie Sansone - I've been doing videos like this for years - they are quick and effective!
Miniso X15 Pro Earbuds - Super comfortable over-the-ear earbuds that have good sound.
Topo Women's Hiking Shoes - These work great for a long day of hiking! They have a wide toe box so your toes aren't getting slammed while climbing up and down the trail, a low back so it's not rubbing against your heel (it feels odd at first, but just give them a shot), and they dry super quick if they get wet. I highly recommend (my husband loves his, too).
Fabletics - There is a lot of good stuff here, but my favorite item currently is their Principal Low Impact Bra - it is such a comfortable sports bra to wear day-to-day or for a workout and works especially great for a day of hiking. Plus, they have a ton of fun colors to choose from!
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