Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you.
Gretchen Rubin is the founder of The Happiness Project and author of the book Life in Five Senses, to name two of her many accomplishments. I recently took The Five Senses quiz, created by Gretchen Rubin, to identify my most neglected sense. It turns out mine is smell which surprised me because I love flowers with scent, foods with scents, even horses because of their scent. I believe the result however, and after the quiz I received suggestions on how to enhance my scent sense. It was a very interesting process and result, and I thought the suggestions were worth a try.
This bedside table lamp by Macally has a touch-sensitive top that cycles through three brightness levels with a tap. It is perfect for nighttime access in the dark. It also has four built-in USB ports for charging devices. It’s small so it doesn’t take up much bedside table space and has a stable base to prevent tipping. It can be used as a nightlight, a charger, or an additional source of light at your desk or on your bedside table for reading at night. One would also be appreciated by guests in your guest room. It comes with a white or wood base. $39.99.
When ASE reader Chantal C. read about Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy in last week’s Friday Bulletin, she sent us her latest find in the ‘Scrub’ family – the multi-fabric stain remover pictured above. She reports that the multipurpose PowErase Gel fabric stain remover works very well, and she recommends it. It can be used on upholstery, leather, carpets, mattresses, clothes, cushions and sneakers. It is odor resistant, biodegradable, scratch-free and non-toxic. $14.95.
A Life Hack I’ve recently come across, and like:
To improve your mental health and build a journaling habit, try the 1-1-1 Method: Every single evening, write down one win from the day, one point of tension, anxiety, or stress, and one point of gratitude. The whole process takes about 5 minutes and leaves you with a sense of calm before bed.
