I like products. I admit it. I like choices. I'm the kind of person who stares at the wall of lotion at Target and thinks, too bad they don't make exactly what I'm looking for. When I find a good product, it makes me happy. When they stop making it, I feel very sad.

Of course, we all know that Things Don't Matter and You Can't Buy Happiness. And I have all these theoretical objections to capitalism and consumerism but at the end of the day, I really do love a good product.

I think it would be fun to make a list of my favorite things (because thinking about my favorite things really does improve matters, as Rodgers and Hammerstein suggested). And I want to hear all about your favorite things, too!

Disclaimer: I am not a paid endorser of any of the products listed below but would be happy if someone offered me the position.

Without further ado, here is a list of my favorite things, in no particular order: