LOVE 5THINGS WE RIGHT NOW

Compiled by Margaret Sarver

In honor of my last column, here’s the five best of the best from throughout the years!

I love words, so I’m guessing it’s no coincidence that both my career and my free time activity of choice revolve around words. When I have a few minutes of downtime, I love to play Jumble word games. In fact, I keep a copy in my car, one in my bedroom, one in the family room and one in the kitchen so I can pick up and solve a few scrambled word problems any time! Great for when you are pool- or oceanside! PennyDellPuzzles.com

Flower Planters

Zum Lip Balm

A few years back I was introduced to Zum Kiss lip balms, and they quickly became my favorite to help soothe dry lips. A friend recently gifted me a few, which is good, because I like to keep one in my purse, in the car, next to my bed—pretty much always within reach. I’ve got wild tangerine and grapefruit, and not only do they smell tropical, but they make your lips super smooth. My girls love them as well! And they’ve been a hit with every recipient I’ve gifted them to! IndigoWild.com

I don’t have a green thumb, and digging in the dirt isn’t my cup of tea, but I do like pretty plants and flowers and having a yard that looks nice. Enter Family Tree Nursery. For the past few years, I’ve gotten the loveliest pots filled with beautiful flowers for the front of our house from Family Tree Nursery. The arrangements are spectacular, and I receive many compliments. Although I don’t love working in the yard, I do manage to keep them alive all season. And they offer workshops to create your own planters throughout the year!

FamilyTreeNursery.com