Elissa Tompkins

My AirPods last forever on one charge because I typically only use them once a day for 30 minutes.

Love my Apple Pencil first gen. I design things on Procreate and I love that this pencil has pressure sensitive touch!

Perfect for family game and movie night!

When ever moms ask for a recommendation of a must have baby product, this is my number one response. It’s so worth the money and all the hype, and the resale value is high so it’s a good investment.

All parents with young kids, these are for you! These bed sets are entirely in one-piece and the top zips off making washing and changing the sheets a breeze! I am tiny, so changing sheets, even just on a twin size bed, was difficult. I invested in these and will never look back!

I use these for my portable snacks for my kids. We take them with us to the zoo, aquarium, and park and pack their favorite snacks.

Best curling iron I’ve ever owned! Has so many different settings and smooths my hair as it curls.

Great mineral sunscreen! Works on my sensitive skin!

We love these! We drink them more than Gatorade.

This water bottle is great when you are on the go and don’t have access to anything except sink water. I also love how cold it keeps the water!

I got this one for my MIL for Christmas and it is very easy to use and high quality.

I purchased these gloves for my recent trip to Illinois. I wore them in 0 degree weather and my hands did not get cold even after over 20 minutes outside. They were a little bigger than my hands, making it difficult to do fine motor things like zipping up my kids’ coats but for just being outside, they are great!

These mittens are great for my 4 year old! I can put some hand warmers inside of them and they keep his hands warm while playing outside at his preschool.

This may be the weirdest recommendation but I swear by this thing. It's pretty leak proof as long as the lid is on correctly, so I carry it with me to parks, the zoo, everywhere! It's very discrete so I can have my boys pee wherever we are without anyone noticing. Of course if we can, we use the bathrooms but it's so nice to just have with you in case.

I like Cameron’s coffee pods. Different flavors and completely compostable!

I really like this. It doesn’t feel heavy on my face and I’ve never actually needed to pay full price for it because it goes on sale so often!

I love when companies make sustainable, attainable! This toilet paper is amazing! And I love that it can be auto delivered to your door with sustainable packaging. Living in Boulder, who are all about saving the environment, I am excited to tell all my Boulder friends about this.

Curél ultra healing is my go to for dry skin.

This is my business and personal laptop and I really love how efficient it is. I did a lot of research before purchasing it and it meet all my expectations.

I’m a huge product junkie and have tried so many different foundations. This one is my go to when I am going full glam on my makeup. It’s expensive but makes your skin look flawless!

My favorite is the marpac dohm sound machine which is an internal fan that doesn’t blow any air but sounds like a real fan.

My 3 year old loves Duplo blocks at this age. They are easy for him to manipulate and he gets to use his imagination to make unique things!

This little vacuum is so handy. With have 4 kids and two dogs so we are constantly vacuuming and I like not having to get a big vacuum out every time

Erin Condren is personally my favorite planner. They are so customizable and you can even put family pictures as the custom cover.

This is great, especially when you’re a mom who walk more than 10,000 steps a day trying to keep up with the kids. I get a kick out of watching the metrics change.

My husband has this watch and it is so helpful when he is in the wilderness and needs GPS tracking. It looks sleek and has more functions than we even know how to work!

I love Goodreads! I always check the site out before starting a new book!

I’ve really liked the graco extend to fit 4-ever for my boys. Easy to clean and install!

Water dissolvable packing foam! I have been searching for sustainable packing foam and found this amazing product. It completely dissolves in water but is also very sturdy when used for packaging material.

Another one of my big recommendations to new moms. The best for breastfeeding and pumping moms!

My 4 year old uses this as his night light and his “ok to wake” clock. I love that I can control it from my phone and he loves helping to pick the color every night.

We are a Hatch family, so I love the Hatch Restore Sleep Sound Machine. It's pricey but I was running into the issue of checking my phone for the time, seeing some notification that then made my mind race and would keep me awake. I love that it can subtly wake me up when it's time as well so I don't need to have my phone anywhere near me!

Heartbeat has so many unique flavors of hot sauce and I’ve loved every flavor I’ve tried so far!

Love the volume this gives my hair and how quickly it dries my hair!

Very universal! You can make lunch, dinner, an dessert!

We have so much wood flooring in our house that we need all the extra help we can get! This thing is one of my best purchases.

Another vegan favorite are the dark chocolate peanut butter cups by Justin’s. He started the company here in Boulder and is actually a very down to Earth person! Now his products are carried nationwide in Starbucks and grocery stores! They’re perfect for when I have a chocolate craving.

I use this daily. I am not a big coffee drinker, but I like to have one cup every day and this is the perfect system for that. I donated my full sized coffee machine in favor of this one and I don't think I will ever look back.

I was so happy when I found this. I am allergic to the A1 protein in cows milk so I can’t even have Lactaid or lactose free products. I went over 2 years with only fake vegan cheese, which I’ve never cared for. I found this at Whole Foods and it’s amazing. No one can tell the difference and it allows me to eat all the normal foods again. Pizza night is back on!

Great for someone who doesn’t want to store a lot of books but also doesn’t like to read on an actual screen!

We actually have two of these dishwashers, one on each side of our sink. I love them. They are so quiet and do a great job cleaning everything.

I love all of the different attachments and how easy it is to use, but my favorite part are the decorative mixing bowls you can get to add some beauty to your kitchen!

Great brush for short haired dogs! They come in blue or pink and they also have a cat one.

This makes my lips so soft and one container lasts a really long time. It smells good and I can wear it day or night.

My favorite dairy free dessert. They have a chocolate cupcake flavor that's just like a hostess cupcake/dingdong. I'm excited that so many big box stores are starting to carry them!

This is my other favorite noise machine. It sounds really natural and has so many different settings.

I have had both my kids signed up for this service since they were under a year. They send out a box of 5 books monthly, curated towards your child’s age and then you can read them and pick which books to keep versus send back? We’ve gotten so many great books from this! They also have an adult version which I intend to try out soon!

These are so delicious. Dairy free, maybe vegan? But so addicting!

This monitor can show video and has audio for up to 4 cameras at the same time. It's the only one on the market that I know of that does this without having to switch camera screens!

The best swaddle on the market! Perfect for babies that don’t like their arms pinned down but still need help with the “startle” reflex.

This Lululemon mat is great!

My boys love building with these as much as Duplo blocks. We like to make little garages for our toy cars to park in.

I grind these up in my processor and use them in my kids' favorite muffins. They give a sweet, nutty flavor that is nearly undetectable and add 10-20 Grams of protein to the muffin mix. I feel better about letting my kids have a muffin for breakfast when I know it has some protein in it.

The best for my hormonal breakouts!

I have used this sound machine for my kids since they were newborns and I loved it so much that I purchased one for myself and my MIL. I love the natural fan noise without the blowing of actual air!

Our bathroom has no natural light, making doing my makeup difficult. We installed these mirrors to help with the lighting and they’re amazing. Additionally, the customer service from Mirrors and Marble was outstanding! Picture for reference, not my own!

The best cup for small children. Recommended by pediatric dentists and doesn’t leak (unless you kid chucks them across the room)

We love these snack cups for all types of snacks. I love how easy they are to wash!

One of the best concealers I’ve found!

I use the Nars soft matte complete concealer and I like it!

If you have a young baby, this is a necessity. So much less difficult than a typical sucker.

These are the perfect addition to any kids room and playroom. My kids and I read on them in the couch form, and we build forts, make believe restaurants, slides and climbing towers when we’re playing with it. Very open ended and minimalist type play.

This stuff smells amazing and is great for my hair considering our hard well water! I plan to make a trip to buy the set soon!

I haven’t loved any of my water bottles like I love my Owala. It has a very simple built in straw but also a larger opening in case you need a bigger drink. It also keeps my water cold for a long time!

This comes in a close second for food essentials when it comes to toddlers and young kids. My boys love cherries, but it's not safe to let them pop the whole thing in their mouth and dig out the pit like an adult does, and cutting the pit out wastes a lot of cherry and is a pain. This takes the pit out in one motion and then I cut the cherries in half!

If you have kids under 5 that like grapes, you need this in your life. One swift motion quarters grapes!

Chips made from peas! Gluten free and they also have a few dairy free options. My favorite is the fiery hot crunchy curls that are my substitute for Hot Cheetos!

My husband bought me this blanket after he was always trying to steal my individual heated blanket and it’s one of our best purchases. It has two individual sides so he can set his heat lower or higher without affecting my side. Additionally, it has a lower half heat setting and an upper half so I can set my feet up to be warmer. The cord is very long, allowing to to be placed under the mattress to hide it while still maintaining function. Love it!

I use this mask a couple times a week as I have sensitive skin and hard well water. This helps keep my blackheads in check and can really reduce my acne when I’m experiencing a breakout.

These are reusable and make converting notes electronically so simple!

Great little thermal printer for my shop. They are about to release a wireless adapter for it soon, and it will be a total game changer!

This is an electric, high powered 4 wheeler built for kids 3-6 to ride outdoors. Our son has had this since his 3rd birthday and It has been the best purchase ever. It has a 3 speed governor that allows parents to control how fast a child can go. On the first stage, it tops out at 6 mph. One charge can last days and it never gets hot because it’s electric. I’ve recommended this to so many people because it builds so many skills! My almost 3 year old will get his own in two days and then they can ride and explore together!

These were marketed to me on my Instagram after I had been Googling gut health and the link to Sheraton in in the brain. I decided to try it and have been taking them for almost 4 months now and they have help immensely with my depression and anxiety. I now have them on repeat order through Amazon but you can also get them directly through the website!

Love the entire line of these! They smell amazing!

We have one of these on both of our TVs and I like how it can level the sound between people talking amd the movie scoring.

I use it on my nugget couch and it works spectacularly!

I use these in my kids’ lunch to cut down on all the plastic baggies. They’re easy to clean and use

We have 2 of these for my preschoolers and they love them! They’re very sturdy and safe, and the seats are easily adjustable for growing bodies.

I received a Sugarwish as a thank you from some great people and I loved the process! When you purchase it for someone, as a gift or to say thank you, it sends them an email. They use the email to select items from their shop ranging from candy to peanuts. Once they select their favorites, it packs and ships them the box! What a genius idea.

A friend recommended this to me on Fresh Chalk and I am so glad I bought it! I get constant compliments on my skin when I use this regularly!

I like Supergoop sunscreen. I use it almost like a primer if I wear makeup or just as is if I’m not wearing make up.

Super affordable and so easy to clean after cooking!

This was the second thermometer we purchased from Thermopylae on recommendation from a friend. This thermometer can stay inside the oven or the grill so you can monitor the temperature as it increases.

I bought this for my husband for Christmas to upgrade our regular store bought one. It’s been such a great investment, we use it when we bake, grill or sauté meat and it’s always cooked perfectly!

Vegan dip made from nuts! They have quite a few different flavors, my favorites are the spinach artichoke and the chocolate sauce!

I use the Thrive mascara and really I like it!

My preschoolers love to copy everything I do, and they get such a kick out of helping me cook. These knives are perfect for safety and still allow them to learn to cut foods.

My family loves these! They’re like a healthier version of Doritos and are very addicting to eat!

I purchased the Ugg men’s slippers for my husband a couple years ago for Christmas and he has said many times that it’s one of his favorite gifts. He’s on his second pair now, because they only last about a year with everyday use but they’re so comfy!

Great to overcome sitting all day!

I love this box cutter. It is plastic, so I don't have to worry as much about my children getting it. It easily cuts through tape and thicker boxes!

Universal fun for everyone. My kids use it as a ramp, a bridge, a tunnel and a balance board.

I purchased this for my 3.5 year old and I love it! You can connect it to your phone to play stories and music that way, or the kids can switch the cards to switch between music and stories. It’s easy for them to use and only has three buttons and a magnetic charger.

I use this for my small business and love that it’s all cloud based. It’s affordable and has a lot of the same features as the bigger software companies. It also has a very helpful app.

We purchased this bed for my (then 2.5) year old and we love it! It is so comfy, low to the ground, has sides that make it difficult for him to fall out while sleeping, and is quality built!

Cute jewelry and accessories, like a little treasures store!

I purchase my wedding dress here and loved the overall process, they have so many gorgeous and unique dresses to choose from, and the assistants were all so helpful in helping me get in and out of my dress. They seem to only have higher priced dresses, but if that’s okay with you then I highly recommend!

We went here 2 years ago for my step daughter's 14th birthday and I had so much fun that I still tell people about it! Its interactive and hilarious!

Eleanor was the best photographer we could’ve had for our COVID wedding. The shots she got were amazing, and she was great with communication. We intend to continue our relationship with her for all future events and family pictures!

Very cute and unique gifts. My MIL loves all of the gifts I have gotten for her from here!

Cozy bookstore that you can read and sip some wine. Perfect self love experience.

Boulder baked is a local cookie shop that bakes all of their cookies to order. Pre-COVID, they also had board games to play while you enjoyed your cookies which was a lot of fun! I mainly love them because they have wonderful gluten free and vegan options!

A wholesome bookstore that has a cozy vibe and the best books for any interest. It’s in the heart of Pearl Street and the staff is all super helpful! If you live in or visit Boulder, it is worth stopping in at least monthly.

We went here for my mom's birthday had so much fun! It was fun to see everyone's personality's come out when we were in such an interesting environment. I highly recommend it!

Very high quality leather goods. Love the handbags and the customer service is great! They’ve been struggling since the start of the pandemic.

So chic, yet so woodsy. Cute clothes and home decor made from all natural materials!

This museum has tons of fun exhibits for children of all ages to explore. They did an amazing job keeping it COVID “friendly” and it’s one of our favorite places to go.

Adorable toy shop with a wide selection of toys for all children.

Custom shirt printing and design

Cute little book and vintage shop. Sells some really cool items and had a fun vibe.

The cutest and most clever gifts. I always browse here when I’m stumped on what to get someone!

This is where I buy 90% of my Colorado winter gear for myself and my kids. Well organized and stocked!

Their main niche is a children's boutique but they also have very cute face masks for kids and adults!

If you’ve got a sweet tooth and are in the mood for a walk back in time, this place is for you. It has all of the nostalgic vibes amd so many candy choices from modern day back to when you grew up.

I went here after picking out my wedding dress at a local wedding dress shop and I loved it! Great food, fun environment and excellent mimosas.

My husband and I like to eat at Steakhouse 316 when we are looking for a more romantic vibe. The service has always been exceptional and my husband loves the steak!

They have rotating flavors and the Chocolate Almond is the best ice cream I’ve ever had! They have yummy vegan options too.

Great vegan “junk” food. Small owned and operated, delicious vegan Mac and cheese and milkshakes. Love it!

Best fried chicken in town! They also have a wide selection of beer and Moscow mules!

My friend ordered my kids' birthday presents from here and everything was so perfect looking and Pinterest worthy! They came individually wrapped in adorable wrapping paper and the gifts were so cute!

I paid a visit to this shop today in remembrance of one of the 10 victims of the Boulder Shooting, Lonna, who owned the shop. It’s such a cute shop and it was nice to support her small business in her name.

Great selection of organic produce, healthy snacks and local made products! They support local businesses over national businesses and have the friendliest staff!

Berry Handy Services is a must know for all homeowners in Boulder. They do everything from fencing, to decking, to shed building. They are extremely professional and have prompt communication. They are licensed and insured, and can help with the permitting process for new projects!

My favorite things here are the stone lighting and mountain scales. I’m not sure if you could get anymore “Colorado” than this shop! Very cute to browse and the perfect place to buy home décor or get a gift for someone who "has everything."

We have used CTL on a few different custom home jobs and they are quick and professional!

Honestly a great company! Very professional and prompt communication. They have been in the business for years so the understand how to properly diagnose a situation and give all of the different solution options.

Hardworking and professional team! Great at working around difficult schedules and reasonably priced!

Beautiful furniture and kitchen gadgets! I love to splurge here!

Such a great little niche and worth a trip for some unique and yummy Olive Oils

Excellent company! I have heard nothing but good things about this company and love that they are locally owned and operated!

Wedgewood did all of the cabinetry in our home and it all came out beautifully. They were so responsive and custom stained our oak cabinetry for us to our specific requests!

High quality appliances and a great sales team. They also have a scratch and dent warehouse next door if you’re looking for budget friendly, quality appliances.

Great landscaping business in Longmont, Colorado. Very professional!

Love all the vegan and dairy free options they have to offer!

This place is a cooking lover’s dream. They have so many useful cooking gadgets, dishes, cook books and spices. It’s fun to walk through and pick up little things you didn’t know you needed for your home and kitchen!

I love this place. I have a goal to one day, reduce my family’s one use plastic use by 80% and this place being so close to me in Boulder is going to be my key to doing it. The make giving up plastic easier for the everyday person, making it more sustainable for people and more cost effective.

Amazing customer service and so knowledgeable in how to preserve items in frames!

This company does BEAUTIFUL work. I first heard of them through a friend and we have since used them on a few projects. They are very quick and knowledgeable. They made the process so easy and they really seem to enjoy what they do!

This was super fun and an intense workout! I plan to make this a weekly occurrence!

Recently met the owner of the studio and she was so down to earth! She also runs a kids yoga program called Mooka that integrates yoga into schools!

Such a relaxing environment and such a sweet soul! I always leave feeling and looking great!

Good selection of gym equipment and pool

My (now almost 3) year old has been going here for a while and he loves it! He usually wakes up and asks if we are going to see Miss Kristin. He will be transferring over to the little ninjas right near his 3rd birthday so I’m excited to see if he enjoys that as much!

I went here for a massage and facial and it was so relaxing! I definitely enjoyed the experience and will be back!

Really great team, they did wonders for my skin!

Avista Health is a one stop shop for the best doctors in Boulder. They have amazing pediatrician for children, women's health doctors, and a top of the line hospital for emergency care. I highly recommend checking it out for your new primary care physician.

Great dentist! They do everything, making it a one stop shop for dental problems. Very nice staff and great customer service!

My kids have seen Dr. Dickerson a few times when Dr. Cavanaugh was out and she was great! So knowledgeable and friendly.

Dr. Martin has been helping me balance my hormones after a long battle with Postpartum Depression and crippling PMS since having my second child. She’s the first doctor to listen to me and explore all the possibilities instead of prescribing medicine in a one size fits all manner.

Belinda is so great with making my young kids feel safe and happy during their visit. I also love how involved she is in the community!

Facials, eyelashes, eyebrows and even injectables! A great, relaxing environment and wonderful service.

Jessica with Beauty and the Babes did my makeup for my engagement photos and my wedding and she made me look and feel like a princess! She came to my location both times and is so fun to talk to!

My husband, my step son and my 3 & 4 year old all get the hair cut here and Nick is excellent at cutting all of their hair and navigating through wiggly little kids!

Courtney is more magician than anything. She does NBR extensions which are my favorite of all the extensions I’ve tried! She did my hair for my wedding and I felt and looked like I walked out of a Pinterest photo. She is constantly expanding on her knowledge in all things related to hair. More than anything, she is one of my favorite people. So down to earth, goodhearted and hardworking!

I recently worked with Ashley Rawls on a personal tax matter and she was so great! Very responsive and so knowledgeable! I hope to continue working with her!

Very responsive and dedicated

We love this school for our preschoolers. They adapted it to fit the COVID style of things with outside curriculum and are 100% play based learning. They are a little on the pricey side but they offer a siding scale!

My kids loved going to this in the Fall. They have safe inside hills for kids to practice both skiing and boarding on.

I adopted a dog from here and have been a loyal follower ever since. They rescue puppies every week from all over the US and arrange fosters and the puppies are almost always adopted out each week. They clean the puppies up, make sure they have their check ups and shots, and find good and loving homes for them.

Dr. Wellman is so knowledgeable in brachycephalic (flat nosed) breeds. She performed soft pallet surgery and nasal surgery on my French Bulldog and was so committed to her recovery afterwards. She stayed in constant communication with me and was readily available for an emergency surgery needed later. She truly loves animals and takes the time to hear all your concerns without rushing you out of her office.

John's Auto Care fixed my car after an accident and was great about their communication with the insurance company. My car came back feeling brand new!

Delicious coffee that is beautifully crafted. I love the relaxing vibe here as well!

Cozy coffee shop in the heart of Lafayette provides a great environment for networking. Delicious burritos and coffee are a plus!

The Denver Zoo is fun all year around. They have family friendly events and so many great animals to see and learn about.

I love EMG for all the outdoor gear needed to enjoy Colorado. They also have an awesome trade in programs for ski and snowboard gear for little kids since little kids grow so fast!

All different types of fresh products that taste delicious and are delivered to your door.

Teri is so knowledgeable in all things related to financial planning, especially for small businesses! She understands different tax strategies to help you get the most out of your small business. She also understands first hand how scary it can be to retire and not know if you'll run out of money so her goal it to make sure no one gets to that point!