These eggs are dropping like flies. Lessons in gentleness with Anders. And then Parker decided to wrap one entirely in play-dough, and bump it on the table to see what it could withstand. Then we had broken egg shells mixed with play-dough. Life with boys. I don’t have much planned for this weekend, except relaxing and maybe watching Goodfellas with Steve (neither of us have ever seen it!).
Some weekend reading…
Ear crawlers. I only heard that phrase for the first time this week and I love them.
This gloss has a cult-following, but I’ve never tried it. Worth it?
Did you know there’s a quiz to figure out your perfect menstrual cup? I took it and this was recommended to me. I’ve used a Diva Cup too, and haven’t fallen in love yet. Is it possible to fall in love with your menstrual cup?
I just ordered these to eliminate a little bit of the plastic waste in my life.
Hotel soap gets a new life. (Up to 5 million bars a DAY are tossed world wide. Can you believe that?)
A 22-person death toll in one family in this week’s chemical attack in Syria. This is harrowing. (Again: a really great charity helping the Syrian people)
I made this for dinner (skipped the mushrooms; no one’s a fan of them in this house) and it was really good.
I’m considering starting this series that I’ve had a few people tell me is really good (but heartbreaking).
Have a good weekend!
ugh- mushrooms. i agree. i’ve been wanting to try a menstrual cup, but am scared. oddly excited to take the quiz, thanks!
xo, brittany
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I can’t believe you don’t like mushrooms! I LOVE them!
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To me, mushrooms are the flavor of earth and oysters, the sea. I love both so much but my mushrooms are always cooked and my oysters are always raw. I live in the PNW and there is nothing more exciting than to go on a forest walk and come home with a basket full of freshly plucked chanterelles which we quickly sauté in butter and pile on to toasted sourdough or into an omelette. I’m pretty sure people who don’t like mushrooms have only tried the cello-wrapped packages from the grocery.
I have never understood the obsession with the Sugar lip treatments – I find them to be so drying! Cute packaging and they smell good but functionally lacking.
Long-time reader but first-time (I think?) commenter chiming in to say…yes! You can love your menstrual cup! I tried the Diva Cup on a whim 5 years ago and haven’t looked back. For me, the comfort and convenience can’t be beat. As a teacher, it’s not possible for me to just pop in the bathroom whenever my menses pleases so my Diva Cup is a lifesaver.
I’ve tried roughly a gajillion chapstick/gloss products and I would recommend Fresh. I have it in Rose and it basically goes on clear. Clear + SPF + doesn’t irritate my lips = winner! Some make my lips feel uncomfortable/tight after a few minutes and I spend the whole day reapplying trying to make that feeling go away! Please tell me I’m not the only one who experiences this?! Anyway, Fresh is the only thing I’ve found besides good ol’ Carmex that I’m able to apply in the morning and I’m good all day. BUT since people can react totally differently to the same products I’d definitely swipe a sample at Sephora before investing! At least I did, because $25 lip stuff better be worth it 😉
You should read the book before watching the series (13 Reasons Why). I haven’t watched it yet, but that’s just a rule for me!
Thank you for the link to the menstrual cup quiz! I tried a Dive Cup years ago and didn’t like it at all. I really want to try another one, but there are so many out there – how can you possible decide?! I took the quiz and they narrowed it down to two!
And I’m totally with you on the mushrooms. 😛
Neat menstrual cup quiz–I’m a Diva Cup user, and it recommended a different brand, with the note that I could make an adjustment to my Diva Cup to help it work better. I *do* in fact already employ that adjustment, and my Diva Cup works super well!
Lemme just say… if you have a heavy flow, a menstrual cup can make a gigantic difference in your period. At least, that’s been my experience. I wish I’d switched earlier.
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can i ask what that adjustment is?! (i don’t love my divacup)