Since this week in the United States we will be celebrating Thanksgiving, I have decided to put together a list of the Top 10 Things I Am Thankful For (with regards to beauty, makeup, hair, etc.). So don’t think that I am a shallow or vain person – this isn’t a list of the things I am most thankful for overall (like family, friends, health, life, etc.); rather, this is really a list of the simple things that often get overlooked, but that I am thankful for as a woman.

1. Hot water. I can’t imagine having to wash my hair, shave, or take any kind of a shower in cold water every day. I’ve had to do it a few times when the water heater has malfunctioned and it is not pleasant. And what would any woman do without an occasional bubble bath?
2. My hair dryer. I don’t know about anyone else, but my hair is a mess if I can’t use a hair dryer on it. It ends up strangely wavy and yet somehow very flat if I don’t dry it. I can do without it for a few days, but if I had to give up drying my hair altogether, I don’t know what I’d do!
3. Nail files. Such a simple little tool, but how much trauma does it cause when you break a nail? I know people make jokes about it, but it is horrible to have your nail jagged and catching on everything when it breaks. So I’m thankful for nail files that keep our nails looking well-manicured and beautiful!
4. Toner. I’m obviously also thankful for my whole skin care routine, but especially for toner. My skin gets so dry and flaky without it and nothing is worse than running out of toner and having to go without until to you can get to the store to buy more (I am getting really close to that point…)
5. Mascara. Just a touch of mascara can change your whole look. If you have no time for any other makeup, mascara can somehow save the day and make it look as if you’ve gotten ready.
6. Mirrors. How could I forget mirrors? We wouldn’t be able to do anything without mirrors. While they may not always be our best friend, can you imagine trying to do your hair without a mirror? Or what about your makeup? And how would you check to make sure that your outfit matches? Yes, I am very thankful for mirrors.
7. Cotton balls. I shudder to think what my life would be like without cotton balls. They are so versatile; I use them for toner, moisturizer, finger nail polish remover, and so many other things!
8. Handbags. Every woman needs to have at least one great handbag. They are both fun and practical. We need something to carry around our money, cosmetics, and phones in anyways, so they might as well be cute and match our outfit!
9. Almost there! Number 9 has to go to toothpaste. I’m sure we’ve all been in a situation where we couldn’t brush our teeth and were dying not being able to. Imagine never being able to achieve that minty fresh feeling. I don’t even like to think about it!
10. And last, but certainly not least, tampons. I don’t think I need to say anything to explain or justify myself on that one, right ladies?

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! If you can think of anything I’ve left off this list that you are especially thankful for, let me know!