It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Family gatherings, cozy traditions, and celebrations await as we all dive into the end-of-the-year holidays.
That also means it is time for one of our favorite Clickin Moms Blog posts: The Click & Co. Team’s Favorite Things! We are sharing our most-loved products so that you can find something perfect for everyone on your list…or for yourself!
So pour a cup of hot cider, wrap-up in your favorite blanket, and let’s chat about all of the things we have been loving in 2018 that we know you will love too!
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Meg Loeks
Kodiak Surrey II Boots
I LOVE these boots! I have a slight obsession with boots in general and it’s really all I wear, especially since our winter lasts for 6 months out of the year. While they are definitely not made for hiking, they are perfect for everyday, running errands and going out in. I love to order our outdoor gear from REI because of the incredible customer service.
Mickie DeVries
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
Capture Camera Clip
A fellow CMer told me about this when I asked on the forum which backpacks would be good for my out west trip. This clip attaches to my backpack with a plate that also screws into the bottom of my camera. I can just slide my camera into the clip and carry my camera with the lens facing down. This is surprisingly comfortable and my neck was so thankful not to carry the weight of my camera all day!
Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara
I always have smudges under my eyes if I wear mascara, but not with this mascara! This mascara tubes your lashes and doesn’t flake at all during the day. When you get your eyes wet the mascara pulls off in fiber tubes. So great for anyone that finds their mascara smudging everyday!
Fini Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
This might be the oddest item on the list this year, but I love this stuff!! I used to try and reduce my balsamic vinegar myself, but it burns so easily even when I’m constantly stirring it, that buying it already reduced was life changing, well maybe not life changing, but I was pretty happy! I love it drizzled on pizza that has olive oil for the sauce, fresh mozzarella, and prosciutto!
Susan Bahen
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Size matters when you travel as much as I do and I wanted a system that wasn’t going to weigh me down. The micro four thirds OM-D E-M1 paired with the M.Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO (24-80mm full frame equivalent) delivers in a lightweight, weatherproof yet rugged package. I got caught in a downpour in Newfoundland without rain gear for my camera and I didn’t worry a bit!
The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment by Tatcha
This is the BEST under eye concealer treatment I have come across and I’ve been looking for YEARS! It’s a little pricey but a little goes a very long way. You only need to use the tiniest amount under each eye to make it look like you’ve been sleeping like a baby.
Caroline Jensen
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
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Kellie Bieser
EDITOR, CLICKIN MOMS BLOG
Profoto B10 Air TTL Duo Kit
Off-camera flash scared me for the LONGEST time and it wasn’t until I got Profoto products in my hands that I felt like I could use these tools intuitively. AND THEN the folks at Profoto outdid themselves by creating the amazingly portable, powerful, all-around-awesome B10 that has 100% changed the way I look at light. And the only thing better than one light is TWO lights plus a really cool backpack :).
Yearly Co. bangles
Mr. Bieser started my collection of Yearly Co. bangles a while ago and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t wear them. Each bangle is handcrafted and signifies another year of marriage or any other event that is worth celebrating. Dainty and lightweight, they just keep getting better the more you add to your stack!
Kate Luber
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
SpinLight 360
I’ve used a cheap black piece of foam (black foamie thing) for years to flag my flash when I bounce, but it can be a pain when I need to move it or adjust it. The spinlight gives me the option of my black flag as well as tons of other modifiers and the whole thing spins for super speedy adjustment to get the light I want.
Sarah Gupta
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
Madewell Zip-Top Transport Carryall
I am a bag addict. I own like 3 pairs of shoes and 15 bags. I have a bag in every size, shape and color. This is my most expensive bag- but I am obsessed with it. It fits everything for me to tote around in NYC. I fit Aiden’s things, my necessities (camera) and then some. It is cute, stylish and made SO WELL.
Nespresso Vertuo Chrome Bundle
Hands down the greatest coffee EVER. I am a coffee snob. I haven’t been to a star bucks since I bought this machine. What I love about this is that the coffee pods ARE RECYCLABLE. That is very important to me. Keurig does NOT recycle their cups but they do have a re-usable one.
Sarah Wilkerson
CEO
Leuchtturm1917 Notebook
These substantial, no-bleed pages are simply satisfying to write on, it lays flat, and it has a great feeling cover. I use mine to keep a daily productivity journal / task list for work, but this notebook is also a particularly popular choice for bullet journaling and would be great for dream or gratitude journaling as well.
Vellabox
I discovered Vellabox when they took part in Clickin Moms’ January 2018 Member Perks (always my favorite place to discover cool new brands — both photography and lifestyle related), and I’ve kept my subscription ever since. Each month, I get two new amazing, hand-poured artisan candles in gorgeous seasonal scents, and they keep my office smelling incredible!
Buffy Comforter
It really good as all of the reviews claim. “Like sleeping under a cloud,” one had written; that sold me. Made of silky, spa-grade eucalyptus fabric and filled with magical fluffiness derived from recycled bottles, it’s warm but not-too-hot, super soft, extraordinarily light, and environmentally friendly.
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Kristen Ryan
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
Ebony Logins
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Pic-Time
This gallery software makes life so easy! I upload full-res images with minutes! It then allows clients to download full-res and web-sized images. It’s so fast! I also love that client images are placed into products in my customized store, so that clients can see their final product while they purchase.
Deven Travelstead
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND EVENTS
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Jen Bilodeau
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
Pilcro jeans
As much as I love to wear leggings, when I put on a pair of jeans I want them to feel like jeans (not leggings that looks like jeans!) and these Pilco jeans are my go-to. The waist is high enough that I can play with my kids or conduct a photo shoot without worrying about my jeans sliding down too low when I bend down, and I love the classic jean thickness to them.
Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART
This lens is on my camera 95% of the time. The sharpness of this lens is incredible and I especially love the look of this lens when I shoot wide open at 1.4. With my clients, this focal length lets me shoot in nice and close to my subjects, connecting with them in the moment we are capturing. This lens is also essentially the only lens I use for my 365 project – when I step back, it is such a beautiful story-telling lens!
Chatbooks
These little books makes printing my 365 photos so easy! Every time I post 60 photos to my Instagram account they send an adorable hard-cover book to my door. I have it set up to also print the date and my original caption, so the whole story of my post comes with the book. The best part is that I don’t have to do anything!
Julia Tulley
DIRECTOR OF CLICKIN MOMS
Josie Maran 100 percent Pure Argan Oil Light
A staple of mine for years which I use year round, this “light” version of argan oil is particularly wonderful for staying hydrated in the winter. I have sensitive skin prone to breakouts and not only does has this oil calmed my skin overall, it leaves it with a subtle glow!
Siete Sea Salt Grain Free Tortilla Chips
For health reasons, I have to follow a grain, gluten, and dairy free diet and that can make snacking… challenging. Enter Siete chips! They have filled the once void in my snacking world! I adore this replacement to traditional tortilla chips so much that I actually order them by the caseload!
Chanel French
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
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Editor’s note: We totally needed this doormat as soon as we saw it! You can find one for your own front porch right here.
Kristin Dokoza
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
Marissa Gifford
CLICKIN MOMS MENTOR
MaxCurve editing app
I love using curves in Photoshop – it’s my go-to editing tool. I love that I can use the curves tool on my phone with this app and it allows me to save my own presets to use on future images. It can connect remotely to my PS on my laptop and will automatically open whatever image I have open in PS onto my phone’s app. Just save to your phone from the app and you’re good to go!
Not Your Mother’s Plump for Joy Dry Shampoo
My hair gets greasy so fast at the scalp, but I don’t want to over-wash and dry out the rest of my hair so this has become my go-to dry shampoo. I’ve tried so many of them – of all price ranges – some work well but leave my brown hair looking grayish. Others don’t make it grayish but don’t work as well for oil control. This one is the sweet spot for me – awesome oil control, quickly absorbed, no grayish/powdery look to my dark brown hair. Plus it smells amazing!
Ines Rosales Tortas de Aceite
These delicious olive oil treats are crispy, slightly sweet pieces of heaven from Seville, Spain. The Original version is dusted with sugar and has a slight anise flavor. I happen to love anise (and black licorice) so these are the perfect sweet treat for this girl who doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth. The Naranja (orange) version is another option that is out of this world good without the anise. These (of either variety) are my absolute favorite snacks!
ZOMAKE Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack
This is an absolute MUST on any trip we take. It folds up into a little pocket and weighs absolutely nothing, but expands to hold a surprising amount of stuff. It comes in so many colors, you can get one to suit just about any taste! I love it so much that I’m going to get one for each of my boys this year in their favorite colors as a stocking stuffer this year!
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Jessica Nelson
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Rachel Nielsen
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Jyotsna Bhamidipati
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Gina Yeo
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Lee Filter System
I absolutely love these filters! My landscape photography would not be as dynamic without them. The foundation kit is easy to install and I can quickly change filters in order to catch a rapidly changing sunrise or sunset. When I’m out shooting landscapes my Lee Foundation Kit holder, my 77mm Adapter Ring, and my 10 Stop Neutral Density Filter are my favourites and must haves for me.
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