Note: FabFitFun recently discontinued their affiliate program, so any links here are not affiliate links. I received the FabFitFun summer 2020 box last week, and have to say that I was really disappointed. My box contained a foot & a hand cream, suncare, pillow cover, hyaluronic said serum, eyebrow pencil, cooler bag, and credits for a food subscription as well as one for wine. The overall value for this box was marked at $265.50.
Continue ReadingI was recently gifted a mattress; however, it’s an inexpensive memory foam one that is already sinking. I’ve been on it for approximately a month, and my lower back is sore all the time. So, I’m on the hunt for a sustainable mattress that will last and not break the bank. I’ve spent tons of time searching, without much luck. Many offer great trial periods, from a few days to a year. Personally I’d prefer a longer trial. Let me know what you think in the comments. I guess that’s about it for now. Sorry this was so short. There is a pretty big announcement coming soon. Thanks for tuning in!
Peace & Love, always!
Hey all! In case you didn’t know, my fiancé’s store is hosting Random Acts of Kindness giveaways. I meant to post about it earlier. There has been one giveaway for the past three weeks, featuring random items from the store. Luckily, there is one more chance to win. Simply answer the question(s) in the Week 4 Giveaway post. If you would like to learn more, click here.
Peace & Love, always!
Hey all! How are you? I hope you are doing well. To be honest, I haven’t updated in awhile because (1) I was working on the defense for my dissertation (and passed; yay!), and (2) The motivation just wasn’t there. Due to that, everything went quiet.
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Today is May Day, and the countdown to my birthday! Hard to believe it’s already May. Some of the days are flying by, but others are moving “slower than molasses in January”. The stay-in is still in place, but you would never know it. Anyway, yours truly has a birthday coming up, but, an outing is out of the question. Depending on the weather (the forecast listed a high of 93, but I’m hoping it’ll be cooler), I think I’ll bring out the pop-up tent and have an outdoor lunch in the backyard, followed by a Warcraft-themed dinner. Maybe tea sandwiches, mini foods, and maybe a cheesecake for lunch… Haha, oh the struggle when you love food so much.
Every year I get myself a little something. This year, I’ve ordered a Klean Kanteen tumbler, two Swag Bags and a Vejibag. Hopefully the bags extend the life of the produce we get. I will have a review of the bags after a 30-day trial. Side note: I’d like to get some wholesale fruit and veg. I’m really into fermenting and making jams/fruit spreads, so wholesale seems to be the best way to go. That’s all for now. Hope you all have an amazing rest of the day.
Peace & Love, always!
I said I would keep this blog free of virus talk. That’s true, for the most part. The times are very different now. The thing is, isolation/quarantine may be a real prospect. If you’re in Los Angeles County, like we are, there has been a warning issued that it could happen (not that it will). It’s best to always have a plan in the event that it does happen, much like we have plans for earthquakes. Why? Places will no longer be accessible– No trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, etc. We will have to make do with everything we currently have. The present situation we are in also makes for a good time to come up with different plans for different scenarios depending on where you live. Always be prepared, but don’t obsess over it. You may also want to take this time to spend some quality time with those in your household, get that to-do checklist completed, and maybe learn something new. If you have an instrument, pick it up and practice. Learn a new language. I don’t know; use your imagination! There is no time like the present. If you feel so inclined, try out World of Warcraft. Blizzard is giving 100% bonus XP, which started March 20th and goes through April 20th! Level up your main and alts in far less time. Learn more about that here. Interested in creating and controlling the lives of characters? The Sims 4, expansions, and game packs are on sale for up to 88% off! Click here for the Sims 4 library.
We also want to acknowledge everyone who is working during this time. Nurses, doctors, CNAs, grocers, mail carriers, deliverers, warehouse employees, and those who work in food service are still having to go to work. If I’m missing any group then they are, of course, included. We hope that everyone is staying safe.
Peace & Love, always!
I have been using dropps detergent pods for the past few days while I catch up on laundry (check out the referral link at the bottom if you like *not an affiliate link*). I was given a code for a free trial pack, which included shipping. I added the bag because it’s supposed to ensure that the detergent is dissolved all the way in cold water by keeping the pod submerged. We only use cold water for our clothes to help with their lifespan. Anyway, my order total was about $3.00.
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Aside from produce, it is very hard to be low-waste in these times. Why? For one, there is no way to use containers from home– for now, anyway. Will we be able to in the future? Honestly, I think the ability to use personal items overall is going to be limited, if not done away with, for the foreseeable future.
Continue ReadingIt’s raining now, and will continue to rain through parts of tomorrow. The streets are pretty quiet, all things considered, and we are trying to keep busy when we’re not working. I’m curious to see how things go when life starts getting back to normal, and what new protocols will become standard. These are definitely interesting times. I also wonder what books will say about this whole period. We have some things to ship off, but are a bit leery to with the added restrictions put in place. The items are fine to send, and customs needs to do what they can to protect people, we just don’t want it to sit there for a month or more.
Continue ReadingI had originally scheduled posts with some issues I have with zero-/low-waste shopping, but with everything that has been going on as of late, I’ve put those off for now. This gives me time to edit my dissertation and get some posts/videos completed, like the latest FabFitFun box. Okay, I know some of you are probably thinking, “But that’s not low-waste”. It is for me. I can gift the items I won’t use, and the packaging for everything else can be recycled in my area. We have some sweets to try out, and (not related to videos) it’s time I got to cleaning up some of the mess around here. Is it bad? No, but it makes it hard to be productive.
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