My husband used to sing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” all through the house in August. The boys knew he meant that it was almost time to go back to school, and they would grumble and moan and sulk, but not really. I know there are kids who don’t like school, but those kids were never my kids. All my boys liked going back to school.
Tomorrow look forward to a nice Back to School shopping list. Yes, I know it’s early, but not all of my readers live on the East coast. Some of my readers are from the South, some are from the West Coast, some even in Canada, Iceland and Alaska. Some of the items will be from Amazon, fam, so if you detest getting Jeff Bezos any richer than he already is, stay with the product suggestions from the smaller companies.
I’ll tell you tomorrow why I don’t mind getting Jeff Bezos richer than he already is. Until then, here are five more people who I love seeing get richer:
Sara Blakely: I will buy Spanx until the day that I die. If I’m dressed professionally, whether it’s to teach or present or attend a meeting, I have Spanx on under my clothes. Period. Even when I was more svelte than I am now, I wore them to teach. Spanx have been with me through two pregnancies, three children, career changes, travel, interviews, and menopause. Sara’s products pull me together, smooth everything out, and give me oodles of confidence.
Scott and Missy Tannen of Boll and Branch: If you’ve never laid down in their sheets or snuggled under their duvet covers, you’re missing out. They can charge me whatever they want, and I’ll pay it. Getting good sleep is one of my top priorities.
Sheila Johnson, owner of BET and CEO of Salamander Resorts: I stayed at the Salamander recently to visit my college roommate who works there, and it was one of the most luxurious resorts I have ever stayed in. I kid you not. I’ve been to many beautiful places all over the world, and let me tell you, if you want to be pampered? Holy Moly, treat yourself to a stay at the Salamander. It’s pricey, but maybe for a special occasion? I’ll give Sheila my money any day, what an amazing woman.
Joy Mangano: You know, Joy. Joy, she of the Huggable Hangers? I mean, what would we do without those huggable hangers? Now every brand tries to pass off their own huggable hangers, but I make sure to get the ones with her name on them. She was a trailblazer.
The celebrity who makes my perfume: Uh uh uh. Nope. Not gonna tell ya. I’m super weird about exposing certain things, but I’ll tell you what, readers: once I get enough email subscribers, I’ll tell you what perfume I wear.
Until then, mum’s the word.