Okay - so maybe I've been spending a little, but my husband has been on board. Here are some of the products on which I've developed a bit of a crush in the last 6 months.
1. Genie Bra - not for everyone, I know. But unless I have to prep myself for a special occasion or my top requires a strapless undergarment, I will never wear another bra. It is sports bra-ish, but made of microfibre. It is incredibly comfortable with no riding, rolling, or sliding of straps and bands. My mother is likely unhappy that I would post about bras on my blog because, well, because she's Leslie. My thought is that this comfortable and wonderful bra has brought a lot of contentedness into my life and I thought this was a good place to spread the joy.
2. WEN Conditioning Shampoo - I was never the owner of beautiful hair. I have "alright" hair. Nothing to complain about, and nothing to brag about. And that's okay with me (most days). So I'm not coming at this with the attitude that we all need to have glamour model hair and we should all fall into the trap of spending lots of money in order to look a certain way. HOWEVER, there are some pretty nice bonuses to spending a bit more money on this product. Since January, when I started using Wen, I haven't had a bad hair day. (Disclaimer - I am talking about day one and two of cleanliness. I should use this every day to have optimal results, but the day after washing is still pretty good. I have oily hair at the roots, and day three is a NO-NO, but there are times it happens (at home only) and I am not counting those days. They are ALWAYS bad hair days.) Anyway.... NO bad hair days. Think about that. My hair isn't perfect and it still isn't modelicious, but I hardly spend any time on it, and it cooperates. It just looks good without having to do anything but put this cleansing conditioner on it when I shower. That's all. No other product. And because it doesn't have detergents, my hair ends don't dry out, and my hair is soft and shiny. I am always running my hands through it. And it just lays nicely on my shoulders instead of sticking out in frizzy fingers or molding to the shape of my head in limp lifelessness. I don't have that anymore and I LOVE that. I don't even worry about my hair. I just know it will be decent without any effort. That is a huge perk. I'm also growing out my bangs, and for the first time in about 20 years, I'm back to my natural hair colour. My bangs are for the first time, flowing off to the side while they are at that extremely annoying stage, so I don't always have to pull them off to the side in a little clip (which makes me feel like a little girl). Anyway, I'm loving it and don't foresee going back to regular shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and volumizer any time soon.
3. Crocs - never had 'em. Think the original ones are ugly. Bought two pairs this spring and think I'll be buying more. Great casual summer options that feel like little pillows for your feet. I got a wedge sandal and a pair of funky flips. Warning - check reviews online, because some Crocs are really wide and roomy, and others are more suitable for narrower feet. They aren't really consistent between styles, so if you're normally an 8, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll be an 8 in every Crocs style. AND - if you order $100.00 or more from crocs.ca, shipping is free. :)
4. Wait. I can't remember. When I had the idea for this blog post I had 5 products, and now I'm stumped at 3. Oh well. There you go.
p.s. Jon deserves credit for introducing me to #1 and #2. Ask me if I'm happy that Jon goes out of his way to introduce me to products which he knows will cost him some coin, but will put a smile on my face and make my day-to-day womanly issues a little less inconvenient. I love him. (He also gifted me with a spa package last night - I'm getting prepared for a little spoiling.)
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Scans, fine china, and other things...
Here we are in mid-March, and I'm writing another random blog post after a long hiatus. Things are going well and I'm feeling pretty "up" these days. Had a scan today, therefore we suffered a bit of what the cancer community calls "scanxiety", but there's no sense worrying too much about that. We'll find out on Monday the results of that, and we'll also find out whether or not I'll continue with the next treatment. I assume yes, but I never know what new information my oncologist brings with him to our appointments, so there's no knowing for certain.
Spring has begun to show itself in the form of puddles and rubber boots at our house. There is a field near our home that can be pretty marshy even in dry weather - at this time of year it is the perfect place to utilize rubber boots and splash pants. They have so very much fun and I'm always faced with the predicament upon leaving the house - bring the camera and capture the moments for scrapbooking, or forget the camera and just live the moment with the boys without worrying about splashing or dropping my friend D90. I rotate.
With the spring weather comes an increasing need to get crackin' on the big plans for our trip. Campgrounds and attractions and closed roads.... so much to consider. It will be a wonderful time and I know we'll remember the trip with the boys forever regardless of how limited their little memories might be at this age. At least everyone is well aware that snapping pictures will be a HUGE priority for me, so I'll be shirking the parental duties perhaps more than the normal, non-trigger-happy parent?
My mind has been occupied by thoughts of china lately. Not the country. The dinnerware. Beautiful, delicate dinnerware. I have a large set of Blossom Time china. It's a lot of pink, but I love it for nostalgic reasons. And it is beautiful. Just not something we will use a lot for the men because, well, I just imagine the the old-school men in my life aren't going to jump up and down at the idea of pink floral dinnerware. (They won't jump for joy at any dinnerware.) I have a few pieces of Silver Birch (another Royal Albert pattern) and I love the little punches of colour amongst the muted greys of the tree trunks. I have recently been thinking how I don't have anything suitable for a special Christmas dinner. Perhaps I should have the Yuletide pattern as well. How silly! I think in our next home I'll have to have a beautiful, build-in wall unit to display these three sets (or more) when I've finished my collection. All that being said, I have been looking at pieces on kijiji just to see what's out there. Once in a while you can find someone who either doesn't know the dollar value of china or doesn't care and just wants it out of the way. I like to jump on those pieces. I'm currently waiting to hear from someone in Edmonton who wants to sell a few Blossom Time pieces (tea pot included) for a ridiculously low price.
The question is - to whom will I bequeath my china when my time has come to an end? Maybe a granddaughter? I understand not everyone wants china. I'm going to have to request three or four granddaughters who all want a set of Grandma's fine china. Any ideas how to start that process? :)
Appreciators of Royal Albert - here's what's got my blood pumping this week:
Below is the Blossom Time pattern - inspired by an orchard in our very own Annapolis Valley in 1933. Having this set displayed in my china cabinet makes me feel like I'm not that far away from the smells and sights of home - particularly in the spring.
Here is the Silver Birch pattern. I think my Grandmother Erickson had this set. I have a cup or two, but I'd love to have more.
For Christmas - I guess I don't know for sure if this is the real "Yuletide" pattern by Royal Albert, or if the next picture is? But I like both. I have an aversion to the tomato-red colour, and would appreciate these pieces just a little more if the red had a SLIGHTLY darker hue. Not burgundy, but deep red. The second picture shows a red that I like, but other pictures of that pattern online seem more tomato-y.
Does anyone have a favourite to share? Does anyone else CARE? ;)
Spring has begun to show itself in the form of puddles and rubber boots at our house. There is a field near our home that can be pretty marshy even in dry weather - at this time of year it is the perfect place to utilize rubber boots and splash pants. They have so very much fun and I'm always faced with the predicament upon leaving the house - bring the camera and capture the moments for scrapbooking, or forget the camera and just live the moment with the boys without worrying about splashing or dropping my friend D90. I rotate.
With the spring weather comes an increasing need to get crackin' on the big plans for our trip. Campgrounds and attractions and closed roads.... so much to consider. It will be a wonderful time and I know we'll remember the trip with the boys forever regardless of how limited their little memories might be at this age. At least everyone is well aware that snapping pictures will be a HUGE priority for me, so I'll be shirking the parental duties perhaps more than the normal, non-trigger-happy parent?
My mind has been occupied by thoughts of china lately. Not the country. The dinnerware. Beautiful, delicate dinnerware. I have a large set of Blossom Time china. It's a lot of pink, but I love it for nostalgic reasons. And it is beautiful. Just not something we will use a lot for the men because, well, I just imagine the the old-school men in my life aren't going to jump up and down at the idea of pink floral dinnerware. (They won't jump for joy at any dinnerware.) I have a few pieces of Silver Birch (another Royal Albert pattern) and I love the little punches of colour amongst the muted greys of the tree trunks. I have recently been thinking how I don't have anything suitable for a special Christmas dinner. Perhaps I should have the Yuletide pattern as well. How silly! I think in our next home I'll have to have a beautiful, build-in wall unit to display these three sets (or more) when I've finished my collection. All that being said, I have been looking at pieces on kijiji just to see what's out there. Once in a while you can find someone who either doesn't know the dollar value of china or doesn't care and just wants it out of the way. I like to jump on those pieces. I'm currently waiting to hear from someone in Edmonton who wants to sell a few Blossom Time pieces (tea pot included) for a ridiculously low price.
The question is - to whom will I bequeath my china when my time has come to an end? Maybe a granddaughter? I understand not everyone wants china. I'm going to have to request three or four granddaughters who all want a set of Grandma's fine china. Any ideas how to start that process? :)
Appreciators of Royal Albert - here's what's got my blood pumping this week:
Below is the Blossom Time pattern - inspired by an orchard in our very own Annapolis Valley in 1933. Having this set displayed in my china cabinet makes me feel like I'm not that far away from the smells and sights of home - particularly in the spring.
Here is the Silver Birch pattern. I think my Grandmother Erickson had this set. I have a cup or two, but I'd love to have more.
For Christmas - I guess I don't know for sure if this is the real "Yuletide" pattern by Royal Albert, or if the next picture is? But I like both. I have an aversion to the tomato-red colour, and would appreciate these pieces just a little more if the red had a SLIGHTLY darker hue. Not burgundy, but deep red. The second picture shows a red that I like, but other pictures of that pattern online seem more tomato-y.
Does anyone have a favourite to share? Does anyone else CARE? ;)
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