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Things I Can Not Live Without

Alyssa Arcos Student Contributor, University of Oregon
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oregon chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

As the holidays are approaching, shopping and finding products and gifts can be hard. I am at a point in my life where things that I want are very few and far between. I love finding products that enhance my life and help me rather than just things. I have listed down below the products that I can not live without. 

  • An Electric Heater (mine is from Costco): If you are someone that lives in the cold and is always cold, I highly recommend it. This product has changed my life. Every winter in Oregon I am freezing to the point where it is hard for me to leave my bed because my body goes numb. I try not to use the heat in the apartment because of the utilities. So this is a great way to stay warm while also not spending as much money on utilities. 

  • A Bed tray table: Now that the world is all online, sometimes you need a good workspace that can happen from your bed. Over quarantine living with my parents, I did not have a desk to do my work. So I had to do most of my work from my bed. It has helped my posture and has helped me stay focused at work. 

  • Steam shower spray: Let me tell you something this is life-changing. You will never have the same experience again. This is something that I saw my roommate using, and was so curious about. When I tried it, my sinuses were amazing. You spray it in the shower, it is full of eucalyptus and lavender. 

  • A Heated Blanket: Yet again another product for heat. I use this at night in between my sheets for the best sleep of my life. 

  • Matching pajama sets: Now 2020 feels so hectic and I have been feeling super frazzled and not centered. One thing that has helped me feel refreshed is sleeping in a pajama set. It might be in my head, but I wake up feeling more put together and centered each morning. 

  • Slippers: I personally love my UGG Dakota moccasins. I am someone that never really had slippers. I never saw a use for them, my family is always barefoot. After getting these slippers I live for how cozy my feet are and they are products that I use every day.

Alyssa Arcos

Oregon '21

Hi! I am Alyssa, my friends call me lyss. I was born and raised in Southern California and go to Disneyland way too often. I am a junior at the University of Oregon majoring in public relations and advertising. I am really passionate about educating others on sexual assault and how to have healthy and consensual relationships. I love all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and travel. I am a VS PINK campus representative. I hope to one day make a difference and inspire young girls, I don't know how but I know I will. I love getting to express my thoughts and share my life experiences.