Essentials

Everyone has those things which they simply can’t live without. Whether it’s small or large, expensive or free, our essentials say a ton about us! I thought it would be fun to share some of my essentials.

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• Lipstick is my number one must have! I can’t leave the house without it! Putting on lipstick makes me feel pulled together, glamorous, and ready to go. 
• Granny Smith apples are my go to fruit. I will not eat a red apple, it must be green and it must be Granny Smith! I firmly believe in, and have been proof of, the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
• Books of all kinds. Whether it’s historical fiction, self help, or legal thrillers, I can’t live without it.
• Exercise. We all know how important it is to exercise, but it certainly is hard to find the motivation! Lately I’ve taken to running a mile every couple of days to keep my body moving. Health really is essential!
• Organized finances are a must for me. We work so hard to make and accumulate money that it is beyond important to keep track of it all. I use the website and app Mint to understand and monitor all of my monetary transactions. 
• Anything that makes me laugh. Everyone needs to have laughter in their lives. Even in the worst of times, a good laugh can do so much for me. 

Well, these are my must haves! What are your essentials?