Posted on November 30, 2009 - by Cate

from Nordstrom to CVS in 2 kids

I used to be a department store kind of gal. I loved to shop, loved expensive makeup and skin care products. Nothing stood in between me and a pair of shoes or a new coat. As I contemplated my first article for “Favorite Things,” I stumble onto a curious discovery. Somewhere in the last 20 years I’ve become a drugstore kind of gal when it comes to skin and hair care. In fact, my first inclination was to write about a line of products I’m fairly devoted to by Dove.

I suppose, given the broohaha of the last few months and all the feelings stirred up by the FTC, I must fully disclose that to date, I’ve made nothing, nada, zip, zero on my blogs. I’m just getting started and I’m stretching my gray matter and I just want to concentrate on writing. So, this is not a sponsored review.

Okay, here goes — I really love my Dove Go Fresh Collection in Cucumber & Green Tea — shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, deodorant and body spray. I’ve gotten more compliments and “what are you wearing?” and “you smell good” from this combo than any expensive perfume I have ever worn. Now when I think about it, I can honestly say, we’re in belt-tightening mode. Both my husband and I are self-employed, trying to ride out this bad economy with one in college and one on the way. Bring on the Dove…

But the truth is, I started using this combination long before the recession hit and I have to say, I love the smell and the freshness. It’s relatively inexpensive and yes, I’ll say it several times, it’s GREEN, a trend you’ll see in my favorite things as it’s always been my favorite color. I have no idea if it’s green in terms of the environment. GoodGuide is rating this product line at 7.1 compared to their best entries in the high 8’s.

And I have to admit, there’s some kind of psychology in buying a suite or “set” of products. It feels luxurious regardless of its price point. I seem to remember they offered travel sets which would make awesome stocking stuffers. I will link out to the product line in the event you want to see what it looks like. I imagine they are sold in drugstores and grocery stores, nation-wide.

This may not be the most inspiring first entry and certainly not the latest and greatest discovery by a frugal mom, but hey, they are my favorite things right?