Mid 60's and sunny is the forecast, unfortunately there is no rain in sight. It's early but I should get out and do some yard work.
I also need a haircut. Today is senior day and I can save $5.
So what can I tell you?
After browsing the Internet this morning I had a very hard time finding anything that might brighten your day or offer a small amount of enlightenment.
But maybe, just maybe, this will?
The Booty Bra is about to celebrate its one year anniversary.
Spanx has conquered love handles, flattened tummy rolls and even helped pregnant women with extra support for that growing belly.
Now, Spanx entrepreneur Sara Blakely has her eye on something new: women's butts.
The popular shapewear line recently debuted its Trust Your Thinstincts Booty Bra for $58, with the cheeky tagline “You won’t believe these buns are real!”
This bra for the butt is constructed with a microfiber panel that is supposed to help muffin tops and pudgy tummies disappear, while a non-compression fabric along the backside "keeps your posterior perky and separated."
The idea for the product was developed after women complained that their shapewear was flattening their derrieres.
“The product was inspired by requests from women who want shaping as well as a little lift to the backside in areas,” said a media representative from Spanx. “It won’t smush her tush.”
The company also reported that there are plenty of women who are looking to pack a little more junk in the trunk.
“So far, we have heard positive feedback from women who feel they have a flatter backside and appreciate the lift Booty Bra gives them.”
This product comes following doctor reports that popular shapewear like Spanx can cause acid reflux, abdominal pain, gas and other ailments if not worn correctly.
So those looking to slip into the Booty Bra anytime soon should make sure it's on just right to get the posterior perkiness Spanx promises and to avoid any possible complications.
Because there is nothing like an intestinal gas attack while wearing an elastic body cocoon.
And here are some tips (?) to save money.
After opening items packaged in jars or cartons, such as salsa, spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese, store them upside down to keep mold at bay and your items fresh longer.
Always remember to turn them upright prior to opening.
Wrap your salad greens in a paper towel to keep them from becoming slimy and inedible.
Keep the wrapper on blocks of cheese when you cut. Touching the cheese directly can transfer bacteria from your hands and encourage mold growth.
Cut sponges in half to make them last twice as long.
I did this, sort of.
I cut one sponge into a 1/3 and 2/3 size. I used the smaller part for dishes, the larger part for clean up. So my sponges did not last twice as long. Then I bought a lifetime supply at Costco for .60 each and stopped cutting them.
But if you must try cutting things, slice your dryer sheets in half, too. Depending on your climate and size of your laundry loads, you may even be able to get away with using a third or quarter of a sheet.
Also, try using less laundry detergent. Unless your laundry is heavily soiled, a little soap can go a long way.
Take bar soap out of its packaging and let it sit out for a couple of weeks to dry before you use it. Dry soap will last longer. Plus, get a soap dish that lets water drain away between uses.
Dry soap will last longer? Now that's astounding.
Spraying cleaning solutions directly onto windows and counter tops is a sure way to use too much. Instead, spritz the solution on your cleaning cloth or paper towel.
Using paper towel? Be sure to dry it out for later use.
Drying your razor will extend its life. Rub it on a piece of old denim to dry it and keep it sharp.
Use up the last of the toothpaste by cutting open the tube.
Store shampoo and conditioner bottles upside down. Then when you reach the end of a bottle, add a little water and shake to get out every last bit.
Skip the high heat in the dryer to make your clothes last longer.
Freeze candles the day before you plan to use them to extend their burn time.
Practice proper appliance maintenance, such as changing furnace filters, cleaning refrigerator coils and descaling your coffee maker. All will extend the life of these home essentials.
Don’t skip maintenance on your car either. Regular oil changes can go a long way to extending the life of your main mode of transportation.
I feel pretty good about myself.
Yesterday I drove the Plymouth for the first time in weeks. I put gas in the tank and air in the tires.
Now if you will excuse me I need to descale my coffee maker.
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