There’s a Mask for That

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It’s the Covid-19 pandemic and I have three weddings to attend this season. Since it’s been recommended to wear a face mask, I decided to search for a “fancy” one. I never imagined the slew of them that are out there!

At the onset of the pandemic, priority was given to health-care workers who were in desperate need of face masks. That left the rest of us waiting 4-6 weeks for a face mask delivery. Nothing–not a rabbit’s foot or tossing spilled salt over your shoulder–would get them delivered faster. With necessity being the mother of invention,  mask protection has become creative, humorous, and, well, sometimes downright bizarre.

Take a peek:

Innovation:

Desperate for masks, we used anything we could find to protect ourselves. Jeans, bras, underwear, our old Bonnaroo Bandanas. Even Gran’s quilts were sacrificed.

Masks are a Must-Have Wardrobe Item

Between April 4th and 6th, internet searches for masks averaged 9 times per second. Not only have our lives changed but so will our closets. Masks have become “pandemic chic”. Why not trade your plain-jane mask for one of these?

Protecting our Children:

Cloth is best. Size and fit are important. The following meet these criteria for children over the age of two. Click the image to see where you can buy my favorites:

Kentucky

Yep. We followed the guidelines and flattened the curve with determination and humor.

Pop Culture (Fluff)

Embrace your inner geekiness.

Amusing

Brighten some moods with these.

For the Cool Kids

Like t-shirts, masks allow us to be expressive and are a reflection of your personal taste and personality.

I’ve Narrowed my Choices…

…you think pearls?

It looks like we’re going to be wearing cloth face masks for a while. At this point in the crisis, a mask you like is easier to find.

Unlikely companies including Tieks, Louisville Slugger, and CBS are producing masks. You can also browse the PPE vending machines at the Las Vegas Airport.

Other types not featured in this blog post, include sports, colleges, politics, protests, and others that haven’t come to mind.

Face masks are seen almost everywhere, even statues around the world.

Go ahead and leave your comments below.

Holy Cow!

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The new CBD craze has everyone jumping on board. It’s been touted as a remedy for almost everything — from dental cavities to acne. As the unregulated market gets saturated, it becomes a full-blown CBD “Battle Royale” for the industry to produce new (and sometimes odd) uses. 

Infused in our edibles

It’s said CBD alleviates nausea, anxiety and headaches.

Could CBD be your cup of tea?

From Florida Honey Pot Farms (Yep, you read that right):

CBD Infused Honey

It’s released slowly over long periods of time when ingested.

Chocolate makes regular consumption of CBD enjoyable.

Infused health and beauty products

Spiked with 50mg of pure CBD:

Lip Gloss in five colors is spiked with CBD

CBD claims to maintain the health of your teeth, perhaps even reversing minor tooth decay.

Is this toothpaste magical?

It eases period pain?

Enhances women's health

Infused Fabric

Promotes relaxation.

Pillows release micro doses of CBD all night long.

It helps your body function at its best:

There is even workout apparel!

It seems CBD products are still flying high (pun intended).

Rest in Peace Eyesores

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Awwww, friends! A new reality has come down on us causing a weird fixation on toilet paper. We’re continuing the trend by suggesting ways to conceal or camouflage our toilet paper.

We grew up hiding our toilet paper under one of these beauties:

Crocheted hats used to cover toilet paper.

Grandma had it right and perhaps that’s why I like my toilet paper majestically hanging and the spares hid.  I’m not saying I’m sophisticated or anything, but check out these ideas (You can find out more information, including where to buy similar items here):

(Not-So) Traditional Holders:

On a Nature Walk:

Reuse with Charm:

Hidden in Plain Sight:

Legitimate “Crap Baskets”:

For the kid in all of us:

For the Whimsical:

Pretty up a spare roll–Grandma will find it

DIY

We hope this post serves as a small distraction. Stay obsessed and please leave a comment.

Poop Happens

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Back in the 60s, there were days when my mother would tell us not to flush the toilet after doing a “No. 2”. She would come in and look at our poop, which, as a child, boggled my mind. I remembered this when I watched a scene in the movie “Last Emperor”.

The physician looked at the young Emperor’s poop and announced “No bean curd today and no meat!”

I realized that nowadays, people don’t pay enough attention to poop. You can tell a lot from poop – either your own or someone you care for. The shape, texture, colour and weight can indicate digestive issues and so much more.

What do you look for? I’m no expert, but my mother did teach me a few things. Here are some very basic, simple things that EVERYONE should keep in mind.

“S” and “J” shapes are good!

When poop is "S" or "J" shaped, it is good!

Shapes and textures that are NOT so good are pebbles and sauces. Pebbles (or as we used to call them, Milk Duds) can indicate a lack of fiber. It’s too hard to flow easily. Eat more salads and leafy greens.

Pebbles (or Milk Duds) may indicate a need for more fiber.

Sauces (diarrhea) are loose, or downright watery, stools. It can indicate that something was eaten that couldn’t be digested, like drinking milk when you’re lactose intolerant. It can mean so much more, so if it continues, seek medical attention.

Loose stools may mean you didn't digest your food or a medical problem.

Colour is important. Poop should be some shade of brown. Food can affect the colour (beets, licorice, too many greens) but generally grey, green, yellow, red and black are NOT what you should be seeing.

Color matters! Grey, yellow, green, red and black could be a result of food or indicate a medical problem.

The last indicator we’ll discuss is weight. Ideally, it should sink.

Poop that sinks is good!

If it floats, it may indicate there’s way too much fat in your diet.

Floating poop could indicate too much fat in your diet.

So, take a look. Brown, “J” and “S” shaped sinkers indicate your diet and digestion are probably good. See a doctor if you have concerns — and “pass it” on!

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