I don't get hot flashes anymore (menopause ended for me 9 years ago), but when I do get hot in the night, I throw off my blankets - my feet don't seem to get sweaty - it's more my head/arms!
Congratulations on 200 posts!!! I have enough things on my counter but you did a great job on that rice cooker! I already have a kettle because South Africans are also avid tea drinkers 💛
Aussie Reader. In Australia the electric kettle is standard fare in a kitchen, offices and hotel rooms.
On my first trip to US/New York 15years ago I was absolutely gobsmacked to discover that not only was there not a kettle in the room but the hotel concierge did not understand what I was looking for !!
me too, Cathy!! I now take an electric travel kettle with me whenever I travel within the US - although hotels have gotten better about providing them/knowing what they are!
it really is the simple things in life. I have that same kettle, just got it a couple years ago, not sure how I lived so long without one! use it daily.
Oh, I am SO with you on the Zojirushi and an electric kettle with precision boiling. Great investments that make life soooo much better.
THANK YOU for the sock rec, I've been wondering where to find some cozy ones for the cold season ahead. Clicked on that link so fast!!
For my own cheap luxury, I'm going to offer this egg cooker. I love hard-boiled and soft-boiled eggs. But I hate making them the traditional way (peeling eggs makes me, like, irrationally irritated 😂). But this egg cooker makes those shells just fall off. Seriously, it's $25 kitchen magic!
Me too, Randi! I wouldn't have gotten one, except *my* friend was raving about it and literally gave it to me. Such a small gift with such a huge impact!
that egg cooker looks like a GREAT buy! we had a similar one growing up - takes me back! about to make my 4th cup of tea of the day using my kettle! LOL!
Congrats on 200 posts! I’m a pretty recent subscriber, but this is fast becoming one of my favorite accounts on Substack. I love both the positivity here and the relatability. Thanks for all you do!
Great list. Big fan of Frownies!
Frownies are the best!
I had another thought. Do you ever get hot flushes at night and if yes, do those socks stay on?
I don't get hot flashes anymore (menopause ended for me 9 years ago), but when I do get hot in the night, I throw off my blankets - my feet don't seem to get sweaty - it's more my head/arms!
That makes sense!
Congratulations on 200 posts!!! I have enough things on my counter but you did a great job on that rice cooker! I already have a kettle because South Africans are also avid tea drinkers 💛
EVERYONE needs an electric kettle!
Aussie Reader. In Australia the electric kettle is standard fare in a kitchen, offices and hotel rooms.
On my first trip to US/New York 15years ago I was absolutely gobsmacked to discover that not only was there not a kettle in the room but the hotel concierge did not understand what I was looking for !!
me too, Cathy!! I now take an electric travel kettle with me whenever I travel within the US - although hotels have gotten better about providing them/knowing what they are!
it really is the simple things in life. I have that same kettle, just got it a couple years ago, not sure how I lived so long without one! use it daily.
I love that it has a variety of temperature settings!
Oh, I am SO with you on the Zojirushi and an electric kettle with precision boiling. Great investments that make life soooo much better.
THANK YOU for the sock rec, I've been wondering where to find some cozy ones for the cold season ahead. Clicked on that link so fast!!
For my own cheap luxury, I'm going to offer this egg cooker. I love hard-boiled and soft-boiled eggs. But I hate making them the traditional way (peeling eggs makes me, like, irrationally irritated 😂). But this egg cooker makes those shells just fall off. Seriously, it's $25 kitchen magic!
Link: https://www.target.com/p/dash-3-in-1-everyday-7-egg-cooker-with-omelet-maker-and-poaching-black/-/A-53731036
My husband bought the egg cooker and used it this morning to make boiled eggs! Thanks for the rec, Amy!
Ahhh I'm so happy to hear this!!! May you have many egg-cellent mornings!
agree on the egg cooker. I try to avoid single function objects but this one is worth it.
Me too, Randi! I wouldn't have gotten one, except *my* friend was raving about it and literally gave it to me. Such a small gift with such a huge impact!
ps: I hope you like the socks!
Update: socks are bomb!! 💣
I can't tell you how happy this makes me!
that egg cooker looks like a GREAT buy! we had a similar one growing up - takes me back! about to make my 4th cup of tea of the day using my kettle! LOL!
Great recs - as to reading glasses- I pay $1.50 a pair for reading glasses at the dollar store
that is a great hack, Katie! I will get myself to a Dollar Store next time I need to stock up! Thank you for reading, xo Amelia
So funny that you put Malcom first! It’s what I immediately thought based on a Gogglebox quote. It’s become a bit of a saying in our house
Okay, I just bought a $26 balsamic vinegar and I felt like a psychopath, but WHAT a luxury. A salad with this balsamic is just SO MUCH better.
Thank you for the sock science. I did not sleep with socks last night and had insomnia. And I woke up thinking "it's because my feet were cold."
Try wearing socks and see what you think!!
You rock. Congrats on publishing 200 of a bright, shiny, insightful, fun packed newsletter. xx Kristen
Thank you so much! About to buy myself a trophy! 😉🏆
Or a tiara. Then you could wear it around!
Great idea!!! 👑
Congrats on 200 posts! I’m a pretty recent subscriber, but this is fast becoming one of my favorite accounts on Substack. I love both the positivity here and the relatability. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much, LeAnne! And you're always welcome to reach out with questions, comments, and ideas! ❤️
Love this 💖 (super curious about the tinted m. and Frownies!) - and HAPPY 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ posts!!! 🎉💕
Thank you! And I highly recommend both Frownies and the tinted moisturizer - been using both for years!
200. Get out of town! Straight to the pool room. A rolling stone gathers no moss
And this is actually Issue 201! A trophy will be ordered and placed in the pool room 😂
Ooh I love your kitchen!
Thank you!!
Congratulations on 200 issues!
Thank you!! And thank you for reading!
Bombas socks are worth EVERY penny for me.
It's the little things!