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Morning Routine

Since I retired a year and a half ago, my morning routine flew out the window. Not having to be at work at the same time every day, my mornings no longer feel productive. I tend to linger on the couch with my husband, which isn't a bad thing, but I wanted to get back into a groove again. I started asking friends what they do in the morning. …

Soap is a wash off product, it will not cure anything

I'm constantly amazed at the way some companies market their soap. It's a pet peeve of mine. Remember, soap is a wash off product. I pulled these claims off the internet. …

How to get a five year old to wash their hands for no reason

Sometimes it's such a battle. How do you get your child to wash their hands? Would you believe some of them want to wash their hands for no reason? …

Do certain scents give you a headache so bad you want to cry?

Anytime I walk past the detergent isle in the grocery store, it happens. Or if I'm in a room with someone wearing too much perfume or cologne. My eyes start to water from the first sniff. That quick stab of pain in my head, it comes as I breathe. I hold my breath and try to move quickly away. Are you like me? Do certain scents give you a …

What is the last book you read?

I hear that "What is the last book you read?" is a question you get asked at job interviews. I think it's a great way to get to know someone better. I love to read and have a really varied choice in books (and music, but that's another blog). My reading choices are something I don't really discuss with my friends. I decided to change …