There's nothing I love more than forcing my unsolicited opinions on other people.

Therefore, MAY I SUGGEST some of my personal favorites for your shopping pleasure? I'm happy to answer any questions you have about them or just rave enthusiastically like a madwoman. BONUS: a few of these have affiliate codes -- be sure to use those for discounts!

DOG STUFF

DOG STUFF

PODCASTS

PODCASTS

BOOKS

Books I could read again and again... (in no particular order after #1)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 5-book trilogy - Douglas Adams -- The funniest books ever written. That's not opinion, that's objective FACT.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - Douglas Adams
Lamb - Christopher Moore
Dirty Job - Christopher Moore
The Harry Potter series - JK Rowling
How to Be Famous - Caitlin Moran
The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
Good Omens - Neil Gaiman. Okay, everything Neil Gaiman has ever written
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry - Fredrik Bachman
Beartown - Fredrik Bachman. Okay, everything Fredrik Bachman has ever written
Furiously Happy - Jenny Lawson
Bossypants - Tina Fey
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - Mark Manson. The only self help book on the list even though I've read hundreds
Let's Pretend This Never Happened - Jenny Lawson
Hyperbole and a Half - Allie Brosh
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - William Steig
Me Talk Pretty One Day - David Sedaris
What Alice Forgot - Liane Moriarty. Also, Nine Perfect Strangers, Big Little Lies, and again, everything she has ever written.
Animalia - Graeme Base
Flawed Dogs - Berke Breathed
Hunger Games trilogy and its prequel: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins
Gregor the Overlander series - Suzanne Collins
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep - Joyce Dunbar
The Story of Ferdinand - Munro Leaf

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BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Beauty products, makeup, hair color, skin care, nails and more

OVERTONE: I freakin love this stuff. Overtone is a conditioner that colors your hair a little at a time. You can layer it on every day for a drastic change or once a week for a tint touch-up. It's seriously amazing AND it's good for your hair!
NARS blush in Orgasm tint is the absolute perfect natural, neutral color for practically every skin tone.
NAILS INC has an amazing array of colors and and nail conditioners that last a looooong time.
POREFESSIONAL primer by BENEFIT, I especially love the Pearl version. I have pores so big you could lose a kitten in them so this is a pretty important part of my beauty regimen.
MAC Strobe Cream - it's a moisturizer that also makes you glow like a pearl. Subtle but powerful. I don't ever wear foundation because it grosses me out so I wear this instead. Goes right on top of the vital Professional Primer.
URBAN DECAY eyeshadow primer potion anti-aging formula. Comes in a regular formula too, for you young 'uns. If you put this on underneath your eyeshadow, you never have to worry about creasing or fading.
NARS lip pencil in Cruella. It's a really great red -- not too bright, not too creepy. It's matte but isn't as drying to my old lady lips as most mattes are.

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CLOTHES & SHOES

Clothes and Shoes

MeUNDIES: MeUndies are the softest things you've ever had on your tushie and they come in a multitude of delightful designs like sloths, rainbow unicorns, pineapples, s'mores, and bright solid colors too. You won't believe how comfy they are! Use this code http://getcomfy.in/v/Xan and get 20% off your order 😄

ELOQUII: Plus size ladies, Eloquii is my new go-to stop for clothes that fit perfectly and are actually designed for larger figures -- they're not just bigger versions of designs for skinny women. Everything I've ordered so far has been really well made and the prices are more than reasonable!

ROTHY'S: These flats are super comfy, come in a zillion fun colors and are made out of recycled soda bottles. Personally, I think they're a little pricey for a simple flat made of plastic, but they're on par with Birdies (Meghan Markle's fave) and less than Tieks so maybe I should shut up.

COACH Bowery Chelsea Boot - I have to wait until they go on sale but then I nab them in every available color and pattern! They are incredibly versatile and get more comfortable with every wearing.

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TV SHOWS

TV Shows You Should Totally Binge If You Haven't Already

Veep

Stranger Things

Parks and Rec

Last Week Tonight w/John Oliver

Bob's Burgers

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Doctor Who

Archer

The Detour

Queer Eye - the reboot and the original

Modern Family

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Inside Amy Schumer

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Daily Show

Better Call Saul

James Corden Carpool Karaoke

PBR - Bullriding

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JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

Jewelry and Accessories if You Want to Be a Gaudy Goddess

JUNK GYPSY: I get endless compliments on the giant chunky rings and belt buckles I have found here!
ADINA MILLS: Have you watched Grace and Frankie and wondered where Frankie's amazeballs stuff comes from? This is where!
VOOGUE ME: For the most over-the-top glasses you've ever seen - so affordable you can get a pair for every day of the week!
CASSETTE EYEWEAR: I love my Cassette shades. Most of their designs are sporty and I have a few of those for casual days but my favorites are the Domingos - shown here being worn by my lovely bag, Marti. Yes, my bag has a name. And she rocks these shades. Use this code XANARU20OFF to get 20% off your fave pair.