Far too long, my table has had the same salt and pepper shakers. Actually, let me rephrase that. It now has a salt shaker and a pepper grinder - the kind that you buy in the spice section of big box stores or grocery stores. Not exactly aesthetically pleasing. And I kept telling myself that I was going to get a couple grinders that match, don't look worn and are pleasant enough to look at.
But it never happened. It always slipped my mind - until I came across Kitchen Cookery's Salt and Pepper Grinder. These are perfect, I told myself. They are not too flashy and fit wonderfully into the look I am trying to convey - simple yet elegant. I already had peppercorns, which I poured into one right away. I went out and got salt to pour into the other one. I tested both and found them to work beautifully! And maybe it's a placebo effect, but fresh ground salt and pepper on your food is an improvement. The only issue I have is I could see some flaws in the glasswork, but only when I held it at an angle in the light. I certainly could not feel the flaws. The containers felt perfectly round in my hands. All in all, I am happy with these grinders. It's a small change in my big kitchen world that I am glad I made. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
For those unfamiliar with the term "diabully", let me enlighten you. It's a Type 1 diabetic that bullies other Type 1 diabetics. As if regular bullies were not bad enough, these "people" are a special type of douche. I mean, we have
enough jerks to deal with - neo-Nazis, soccer moms, political commentators. Does the world really need diabullies? Let me tell you what brought this topic up. I recently learned about the death of Kevin Houdeshell, a 36-year-old Type 1 diabetic who was unable to get his insulin due to an expired prescription. I wanted to learn more and I'm sorry I made the effort. I came across a lot of comments and posts written about how Houdeshell deserved to die because he was irresponsible with his diabetes. Let me say you diabullies deserve to be run over by a cement mixer. You have no idea what events led up to his lack of insulin. Neither do I, but I am certainly not going to judge him for it. Why not? Well one - I am not a repulsive douchebag; and two - I actually care about people. "We care about people, too. That's why we say these things." RUBBISH!! You are full of hate and bitterness and feel that nothing helps a bad mood like spreading it around. Maybe your diabetes is out of control and are pissed off about it. Maybe you got it under control by cutting all carbs from your diet and snorting organic protein powder. Good for you. It worked for you. That solution will not work for everyone else. Each Type 1 diabetic is different and if you are so knowledgeable about Type 1 diabetes, you would know that. You know about your situation. You don't know about mine. You don't know about the little girl who was diagnosed last week. You certainly don't know about Houdeshell's. Do the world a favor and keep your meaningless, albeit incredibly irritating, opinions to yourself. To the normal Type 1 diabetics - do not engage diabullies. All that does is give them more confidence to go forward with whatever platform. Because usually, these parasites feed off of people wanting to know more about their solutions and they get pissed off when people stop listening. Which then leads to their disgusting judgments and behavior. It's best to walk away (and if you like, with your middle finger held high in their direction). Type 1 diabetics should be supporting each another, not combating. Each of us is battling a war and it is not with one another.
For the past 14 years, I have taken a multivitamin almost every single morning. It's just a small way for me to feel better about my health. Recently, I decided to give Women's Best Multivitamin by Evergreen Pure a try. This multivitamin provides 100 percent daily amounts of 17 nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C, all of the vitamin Bs, folic acid (very important for pregnant women), manganese and much more. This supplement also has a focus on healthy skin, hair and nails. In my 30s, I'm not too concerned about those things being unhealthy. I've always had lots of thick hair. My fingernails have always been strong and I have yet to show signs of wrinkles. But, I know the years will go by quickly and the signs will show up before I know it. I would like to stave them off as long as I can. And I believe this multivitamin can help me in that task. The instructions accompanying the supplements are easy enough - two tablets in the morning before breakfast. Boom done. I love to keep it simple. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge, and received compensation, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
This is a departure from what can usually be found on this blog, but a friend of mine recently asked me to write a piece on political commentator Tomi Lahren. It brings me back to my newspaper journalism days, but instead of expressing my opinions on news and government in an editorial, I will be expressing my opinion on someone who is now doing what I used to. I have watched many clips of her show and public appearances on YouTube. I have not watched them all, nor do I care to. It is not that her views differ from mine. At one point in time, I was a liberal Democrat. These past few years however, I find myself drifting more toward an Independent because the party politics have started to make me ill. Lahren is a conservative Republican - at least she has the leanings of one. She stated that she does not like to be put into a box, so she does not consider herself to be a conservative. Well, if she does not like boxes, she should jump out of the one she put herself in. I understand that someone in their early 20s who is trying to make a connection with the viewers may feel reluctant to label her or himself. People are either drawn toward or repelled by labels - depending on what that label is. But, there comes a point in time when you need to have the stones to admit and accept who or what you are. Lahren has not reached that point . . . yet. She has displayed opinions that are not Extreme Right, for which I commend her. That shows some bravery on her part, to go against what is expected. Now, the Big One: I have a suspicion that Lahren's opinions are not her own. In an interview (which can be seen on YouTube), she dodged questions searching for her opinion on a broad subject - distribution of wealth . She wanted to dwindle it down to a discussion of ObamaCare. The interviewer would not allow that, so Lahren backed down, stating that her network would not allow her to answer. She either is afraid to express an opinion that the network does not approve of, or she has none because her opinions are fed to her by a teleprompter. She has also had time to memorize those opinions. I suspect the latter. Lahren is also giving the same opinions that other conservative commentators - like Sean Hannity - provide. I would listen to Hannity every day as I drove home from work. Listening to Lahren is akin to listening to Hannity, but without the finesse of the more experienced host. The originality that Lahren is desperately trying to convey is not there. This can attributed to her age and her rookie status. But that might not contribute to her downfall. You know what might? Her arrogance. It oozes out of the screen. America does not like arrogance - unless it is in a entertaining and humorous form (a la Dr. House). She is to be commended for attaining what she has at such a young age, but it would do her good to keep some humility. If she can do that, I expect that she might make better connections with her audience. Granted, I will probably not be in that audience, but it will give her some stronger staying power.
My favorite supplements are gummies. Just because you're an adult does not mean you have to take boring, smelly supplements. You should be able to harken back to your childhood while taking better care of yourself. Nutrabear's Calcium and Vitamin D3 Gummies do just that. Granted, they are not a multivitamin, but they are loaded
with calcium and vitamin D3 - both good things. I am always happy to take calcium supplements since I have a history (and family history) of teeth problems. Whatever I can do to delay trips to the dentist is awesome! And calcium will help me in my quest. What I love about these supplements is the texture. They are almost like candy corn, which is my favorite Halloween candy! The taste can use a little work. They are lemon citrus flavored. They are not overly sour or lemony and initially the taste is pleasant. But the aftertaste leaves something to be desired. It's not incredibly bad or lingering, but there is a few seconds of strangeness. However, it is still worth it. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Fraud has always been a four-letter word . . . and for good reason. No one likes being deceived. But with the reality of social media, it becomes ever more difficult to detect fraud and scams.
In Fraud, Fraudsters and Scams, author Ian Leaf takes you through some examples of fraud that he has encountered on Amazon. Which I found to be rather confusing, because the subtitle of the book is What to Watch for on Instagram. I have always believed that it is in good practice to stick to the subject matter. I understand what Leaf was doing there, but it would have been much stronger with Instagram material. The steps provided in this 38-page book are simple and direct, but do not expect to become an expert in detecting fraud. The steps are basic and good for social media beginners. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge, and received compensation, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I love supplements that help me control my appetite. My love of food is constantly getting in my way on my weight loss journey. So, if I can control that, I know my journey will not be as rocky. When I gave RiduZone a try, I was a little apprehensive.
"Another supplement claiming it is a natural regulator of appetite, weight and . . . ooohhh . . . cholesterol. I haven't seen that one yet." Yes, that was my actual thought process. As a Type 1 diabetic, cholesterol can be an issue. It is not for me, yet and I don't want it to become one. Unfortunately, high cholesterol is also a family issue, so I got a double whammy. Yay, me! I am willing to try anything to make sure that my cholesterol does not become astronomical. Not long after trying this supplement, I noticed that my appetite was indeed controlled. I was not as hungry and the weight began to slowly melt off. So, the first two promises of the supplement were met. Now, as far as the cholesterol promise goes. Well, as I said, cholesterol was not really a problem for me, but it can easily become one. So far, my doctor is happy. Which always makes me happy. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
