Resolved

January 3, 2012 By

I’ve only made one resolution for 2012, and already I’m struggling with it. That resolution:

To bring more of my money into the local economy by choosing locally owned and operated businesses over big box, chains, and huge internet providers whenever reasonable.

Wow. Kind of a mouthful. So, Day 1: massive fail. Spent $$ at JoAnns (national chain) and (ugh) WalMart (national evil). Partly convenience factor, partly getting things I can’t seem to find anywhere else. Day 2: Shopped online, but did not purchase. I think my choices for some of this stuff would be very limited if I went with a local retailer, so…

Day 3: Finally, some progress. Made an appointment with a local eye doctor for an exam to purchase contacts. I’m moving over from Sam’s club. It is costing significantly more, but the money stays in Cincinnati, right?

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Long Time

January 3, 2012 By

Apparently, I am a Bad Blogger. I haven’t posted here in so long that my life has changed dramatically. You can read more about that here.

I’m in the process of moving a number of sites to new servers, and I remembered this one. I was wanting to have a general blog…I forgot I had one! Anyway, I welcome myself back to blogging.

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Hoodie hairdryer

February 17, 2010 By

I used to be one of those people who needed a shower to wake up in the morning. But lately, I find myself showering before bed mire and more often. Especially on shampoo days. I blame it on the hoodie hairdryer.

Yes, yes, it’s true. Now, my hoodie is not the same old giant box with a tube and a snap-on cap that mama had in 1973. Mine is high powered, lightweight, one piece that hangs comfortably around my neck while I read, watch videos on my iPhone, or write a blog post! I got it at Sally’s a couple tears ago during my roller-set craze, and it’s holding up well.

It does take a bit longer than a regular blow-out, but the indirect heat seems to do less damage to my hair (of course I give it a good spritz with heat protector first!) and on a chillywinter night it’s much cozier! Ifind that I can get very nearly blow-out results by “wrapping” my hair before drying, or a light wave by giving it a good combing out first. (Since I’m not really wearing my hair out these days, that’s all kind of moot, but useful to know.)

So I know it might seem a little old lady of me, but I am pro- hoodie hairdryer!

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