A drawing of a typewriter with the paper saying, "A few of my Favorite Things...". Below the typewriter is a light grey band of color on the bottom of the graphic. Within the grey band is The Chaos Manager's logo (a light blue square with a black and white photo of three pair of children's feet).

My Favorite Things

This page is just The Chaos Manager’s favorite things! Here you will find links to must-have travel items, kids toys and more. Some links will be affiliate links. This means I may make a small commission at NO EXTRA COST to you when you click on the link and make a purchase.

The Chaos Manager’s Favorite Things-

Favorite Things for Me!

A huge, queen sized, throw blanket for relaxing on the couch. Never try to fit under a tiny throw blanket again, use the entire queen sized blanket just for yourself to make the small amount of time you have to relax that much cozier!

This set of claw clips that actually holds your hair! This set comes with three different sizes and colors and at only $8.99 it isn’t the end of the world when you lose them (or leave them all over the house like I do…)

This adorable set of idea cards for charcuterie boards. I love a good board, but this gives you ideas for plateing, different menu items and boards that aren’t just meat and cheese. A fun idea for the person who always volunteers to bring the appetizer!

This is my go-to sweatshirt for a cozy day. It is so soft, comes in 18 different colors and….IT HAS POCKETS!!!! It is the absolute perfect shirt for a pair of soft leggings, a cup of tea and a great book.

Favorite Things for Kids

A SINGLE PLAYER game your teenager can play by themselves!! Box One by THE Neil Patrick Harris is a super engaging escape room type game for ages 14+. My oldest is in LOVE with this game! (Internet access required).

These are the easiest mittens for young kids to get on by themselves. The side zippers make it so small hands can get in and out of the mittens with minimal help. They are waterproof and have lasted an entire season already at my house! Plus they come in different sizes.

Favorite Mittens for Young Kids

A new puzzle/fidget toy for older kids. This is a gift that was immediately played with after being opened and hasn’t really been put away since! Only about six inches big, this is a great travel toy. It will fit in a purse or coat pocket easily and is quiet!!

Is your little artist looking for new tools? These oil pastels are as close to mess-free as possible. Each one is wrapped like a crayon to keep hands clean while drawing. Obviously you’ll still get messy if you use your fingers to blend, but they don’t smear all over the place like other oil pastels I’ve seen!

Favorites for the Whole Family

My current obsession brand is Little Sleepies. For the undoctrinated, they are a clothing line of the most comfortable pajamas, bedding and play clothes ever! Made from bamboo, the children’s line of pajamas seems to grow with the kids forever. They have family matching pajamas as well as coordinating collections released almost weekly. Although a bit more than I’d usually spend on clothes for messy, growing children, these are worth every penny! This is an unsponsored recommendation, I just really love their stuff! Check out their website here.

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