So in early 2024 I feel like this cup rinser was all the hype and now the hype has pretty much died down, but not for me! I ended up buying the sink cup printer and installing it and I absolutely love it! My husband found a way to hook it up to our hot water so it gets a really good and thorough rinse.
I’m not a big cooker, but I definitely love to bake. Give me instructions and some yummy, sweet thing to make and I’m all over it.
As for this measuring tool, this saves me SO much space. Instead of multiple glass measuring cups for liquids as well as multiple measuring cups for solids… I’m able to use this ONE device for everything!
Similar to the product above, I just love how much space this tablespoon and teaspoon me measuring device saves.
My only suggestion, try not to wash it in the dishwasher. For some reason, the metal material doesn’t hold as well. But despite that, I’ve had this product for a few years and definitely find value.
For some reason, I thought Utah would have better water, but for some reason, my area has some pretty bad hard water. So, despite throwing my dishes in the dishwasher, they would come out with some hard water marks.
Thank goodness for Lemi Shine The product speaks for itself, I literally add half of what they require on the bottle and all of my dishes come out of the dishwasher crystal clear.
to me, silverware are one of the most annoying items to scrub. Do I pick up five forks and try to hit all at once? Do I take it one at a time and waste a bunch of time? Not to mention, my hand eye coordination when I’m scrubbing, a knife almost turns into an ER visit.
but, this lovely device has helped me find a better way to scrub my silverware. I chose the picture above to give a visual of how easy this device makes scrubbing your silverware. Give it a shot!
Let me know when in the comments, what did you end up getting? Did you like it, did you see a difference in your kitchen?
Not sure how to design your 4’ by 4’ laundry room? Don’t worry, I’ve got you.
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Why does the universe give us such small laundry rooms? I’m not sure. However, I bet it has to do with making room for walk in closets, and I’m perfectly fine with that!
Sadly, my laundry room is not small to make up for a walk-in closet, so either way I have to get creative with space. Some of these things may seem small (hehe, get it?) at first, but once you start to use them you’ll realize their value!
Little did I know, I didn’t need an entire trash can in my laundry room. Most of what I throw away are candy wrappers, lint from the dryer, and occasionally an AirPod of my husbands… just kidding…
This sleek lint collector is exactly what I needed to save space while also maintaining its functionality. In fact, I’m quite impressed at how infrequently I need to dump this thing!
Unlike most laundry baskets- wide and low to the ground- this one is tall and thin, perfect for fitting in a small space. Unfortunately, the other colors are no longer available, but I highly suggest investing in this. It’s cheap, slim, and has held sturdy for 2 years!
Okay, if you haven’t gotten on the dryer-ball train, it’s time to board!! These are the BEST. EVER! Gone are the days of single-use dryer sheets that, for some reason, end up everywhere. Not to mention, the box that holds the dryer sheets take up space, which we don’t have in our tiny laundry room! So instead, throw a few of these in your dryer and leave them there until you’re in need of new ones! (Which is a long time, by the way)
4. Washer and Dryer Stacker with Drying Drawer LINK
This isn’t the exact product that I purchased, however it’s basically the more upgraded version of what we put together. Use your vertical space! It’s easy to forget it’s there.
There are multiple wins with having stacked laundry. First of all, back problems. It’s much better to fold my laundry standing straight is than to be bending up and down over and over. Second, space saving of COURSE! And third, the metal side of your dryer is now exposed for any hanging shelves, detergent holders, or lint bins (see #1) that you will want to use.
You know those posts of women who just seem to have their sh*t together at the airport? For example, they have this matching sweatpants and sweatshirt set, hair done, sometimes makeup done, their luggage matches, and overall they just seem put together? That’s what I’m talking about. And I think I’ve finally cracked the code – no gatekeeping here!
As a coworker of mine would say, I’m a “girls girl” for sharing this with the world. So, let’s get right to it.
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Appearance
1. Overnight Heatless Curls
If there is one thing I have learned about appearance it’s that for women, your hair is about 60 to 70% of the battle to looking fabulous. It’s so interesting that I can have a full face of makeup done and a cute outfit, but if my hair does not look like it was styled in some shape or form, then I’m a mess.
Now, that may just be societal pressures speaking to me, (it probably is…) but that’s my experience. So, grab a pair of fuzzy socks, like the one here, and look up how to do the heatless curls with fuzzy socks. There’s plenty of videos on TikTok, YouTube, etc. And this type of heatless curl has been the best one that I found to date.
You can also throw in a few braids for some crimped hair, whichever you prefer. The point is, you want a low maintenance look that you can just roll out of bed, maybe spent five minutes, and have fabulous hair for your trip to the airport.
2. Copy a Pinterest Look – accessories and all!
This is a hack that I’ve not only used for fashion, but also for my home interior decorating. Find a look on Pinterest, preferably with someone who has a similar body type and skin tone as you for best reference on how it will look, then copy that look until you find your specific niche for airport attire.
A common trend I found was a matching sweat-set. Meaning the sweatshirt and sweatpants are the same color. I decided to go for a black set and then when you take the sweatshirt off, I got a white tank top for underneath. This outfit, of course, matches my black suitcase.
And don’t forget to accessorize, if the Pinterest picture shows a smaller purse, a necklace, or even sunglasses, don’t cut any of that out! You’ll notice a huge difference, especially when wearing sweats.
When was the last time you purchased your own luggage? Because I’m not going to lie, this stuff is 10 times more expensive than I thought it would be! Even sets at TJ Maxx range up to $100+!! So, I got to searching on Amazon for the cheapest yet still functional luggage that I could find.
And of course, Amazon delivered! I purchased this Wrangler carry-on that I absolutely love. It has a sleek look, it’s super light by itself, and I will never settle for a suitcase that doesn’t have four wheels.
Not much more to stay here other than, get the noise canceling AirPods. Up until this year I have had the older AirPods without noise cancellation, but the newer version is SO WORTH IT!
It’s as though I’m not even in an airport or plane, I’m just having my own jam session, or listening to a podcast, etc. while preparing to explore the world!
I hope you enjoyed! I’d love to hear your thoughts, what other airport hacks do you use on the regular?
If you spoil yourself with things from Amazon, why not spoil your cats as well? Well, these findings are actually more beneficial for you than they are for your sweet kitties, but you get my point.
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OK, I’m no vet.. but after doing a lot of research, I’ve found that the healthiest diet for your cat is a scheduled feeding system with hard food only. That is as long as the water is always provided so they don’t get dehydrated. And after two years, I’ve got two healthy kitties.
So, unless you want to get up at ungodly hours of the morning to feed your cats, just get this scheduled feeder! Truly, it feeds them every morning at 6 AM and I don’t even bat an eye!
Not to mention, anytime we go on a trip the only thing that our pet sitter needs to worry about is cleaning out the cat litter. And, I can check the feeding schedule on my phone to ensure that they are being fed.
Gone are the days of carrying our cats in these ugly, hard shell, heavy on our neck cat carriers. Instead, get your furry friend, a soft and expandable backpack that not only makes life easier on you, but they enjoy it much more as well!
This has been super functional when taking our kitties to visit friends homes, or even just on walks.
When I tell you that flushable cat litter is a game changer, I mean it is a GAME. CHANGER!!!
I was so tired of being able to smell their dirty cat litter, despite it being in the garbage. So I had a thought, we keep our cat litter in the cabinet underneath the sink right next to the toilet in our guest bathroom. Ii wonder if there is such thing as flushable cat litter?
The answer is YES! And it is 100% worth it. We will never go back to regular, clay, cat litter.
Let me know in the comments! Do you have any other Amazon finds that have changed yours, and your cats, world?
I’d like to officially dedicate this post to my older brother, whom will not take Fire Brew! But that’s OK because honestly, I was hesitant about Fire Brew at first as well. So let me go over what changed my mind, and hopefully change his 😉
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According to Amazon, Fire Brew is a mix of organic ingredients to help boost your immune system. According to me, I called this, my saving grace during the winter time.
Let me tell you a story. I used to get sick on average about five times a year. It didn’t matter if it was the flu, cold, Covid, swine, flu, eye infection, ear infection, sinus infection, tonsillitis… okay, you get the point. I got sick A LOT!
Honestly, as a kid and when I was in college, this wasn’t a huge deal. If anything, it was an excuse to miss school, which I really needed as an overachieve-aholic (yes, I’m officially coining that term). However, as I started a profession, getting sick multiple times a season was just not ideal. And, I actually WANT to be at work every day because I love my job!
So, when one of my friends mentioned that she had found something that stopped her from getting sick, my ears perked up. She had started working at a daycare and experienced pink eye, an ear infection, and colds and flu’s in just her first few months. But once she started taking Fire Brew, that all went away!
I was in disbelief, I started asking her all of the questions like how much do I take? Why is it so expensive? Is it really worth the cost? And am I going to die from the apple cider vinegar flavor? (Okay that last question might be a bit dramatic).
She answered all of my questions, yet I am the type I won’t be convinced until I try it myself. So what did I do? I went and ordered it!
I usually Feel sick in the winter time, so I took Fire Brew with the instructions in my next section every single day. All of a sudden, the colds and illnesses stopped. But I figured, maybe it’s just a lucky year. So I stopped taking the Fire Brew and decided I’d wait until I felt sick. And no kidding, I have felt multiple colds start in my head, take Fire Brew, and wake up the next morning feeling perfectly fine!
So, how do you take this amazing product? Well, you should probably just follow the instructions on the bottle. However, what I’ve done is to tablespoons morning and night during the winter, and then during the summer only take Fire Brew when you’re starting to feel ill. Keep in mind that I’m not a doctor, but that’s my suggestion.
One thing to know is I take the elderberry flavor, but I had started on the straight apple cider vinegar and that one works too.
to be honest, there are a couple of cons to taking Fire Brew. One would be the taste, this flavor is not lovely at all. It’s basically really spicy apple cider vinegar, and I don’t do well with either of those. Not to mention, when taking on an empty stomach, you might not be able to hold it down. So I always eat a couple of crackers before taking my tablespoons.
The second con is the cost. Unfortunately, this stuff is not the cheapest, so if anyone finds any alternatives that work, please feel free to let me know. I’d be very open to trying it out.
Let me know in the comments, how often do you get sick? Are you open to trying Fire Brew or are you still apprehensive? Any other tips and tricks to not get sick?
No matter how old you are or how long you’ve been in a relationship, there’s a magical feeling to asking to be someone’s Valentine.
With mine (and Amazon’s) help, you can treat that special someone with the surprise they deserve!
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So, what makes asking someone to be your valentine so special? A few things. First, something personal. Unfortunately, I’ve got to leave that one up to you. Second, a sweet treat. Third, a poster of some sort. And, of course, the fourth is flowers.
For women – no matter how much she says she doesn’t want to receive flowers, believe me, she does.
For men – judge all you want but yes, I get my husband flowers. And he likes it! Who declared that plants belong to women? Last I checked, no one. So, go for it. He might just love it!
A Sweet Treat
You can never go wrong with spoiling that special someone with a candy or dessert. And if they’re a health-junkie, get them a healthy sweet treat! Yes, that exists.
When they walk in the room, something needs to say POW! Will you be my Valentine?? Ok ok, maybe not everyone likes a big gesture. I’ve given some different options for your special someone.
I know what you’re probably thinking, but my significant other is a guy! Will he really like getting flowers? Yes. The answer is yes. Try it and trust me.
