I hope none of my future posts involve global health crises...here are a few things making social isolation suck less.
All of us have been washing our hands more frequently than usual for the past 6 weeks or so and many people are experiencing irritation because of it. I cannot recommend this cream enough! Eczederm Protectant cream.
My eye doctor actually told me about it because my left eye tends to water a lot in cold weather and causes a lot of irritation at the outer corner of my eye. I needed a water resistant moisturizer and this fit the bill. It's been very effective for me whenever I have a skin irritation like that and is perfect for over-washed hands. Just note that in my experience, you won't always find it on pharmacy shelves as it is sometimes kept behind the counter so you may have to ask your pharmacist if they stock it.
I have curly hair which is naturally drier than straight hair and as I get older it has gotten drier, so I am always on the lookout for shampoo and conditioner that can help. Surprisingly this Herbal Essences Hello Hydration variety is one of the best I have found:
I say surprisingly because hair dressers always encourage you to try the super expensive salon brands. I never do because I am pretty cheap when it comes to such things. It just so happens that this is just an everyday grocery store variety but it works really well, leaving my hair noticeably softer and shinier, and it smells really good.
One thing I have been panic buying is books. The idea of running out of things to read instills extreme anxiety in me. At first I ordered a few from Indigo, but new books are so expensive. Then I discovered bookoutlet.ca.
Oh mama, it has saved me! I have a HUGE order coming my way thanks to their low prices and free shipping on orders over $45.
If you like social and political satire, than you have to start following The Out and Abouter on Facebook. I swear this guy lives inside my brain and totally gets my sense of humour.
Finally, I have also been really appreciating daily walks with Adam and Little A (Big A refuses to join us). Prior to the pandemic the only time I walked anywhere was to catch up with friends, otherwise it just seemed like a waste of time. Riding my bike is so much faster as a form of transportation and usually I am all about efficiency. But now that we have more time, I have come to appreciate the value of talking a walk in the middle of the day with my family. As they say, people are just plants with anxiety - we too need sunshine and water to thrive. I think it is so important to get out and get some fresh air. And besides, when else in our lives will we have this opportunity to spend this much time with family?
Stay home and stay safe!
All of us have been washing our hands more frequently than usual for the past 6 weeks or so and many people are experiencing irritation because of it. I cannot recommend this cream enough! Eczederm Protectant cream.
My eye doctor actually told me about it because my left eye tends to water a lot in cold weather and causes a lot of irritation at the outer corner of my eye. I needed a water resistant moisturizer and this fit the bill. It's been very effective for me whenever I have a skin irritation like that and is perfect for over-washed hands. Just note that in my experience, you won't always find it on pharmacy shelves as it is sometimes kept behind the counter so you may have to ask your pharmacist if they stock it.
I have curly hair which is naturally drier than straight hair and as I get older it has gotten drier, so I am always on the lookout for shampoo and conditioner that can help. Surprisingly this Herbal Essences Hello Hydration variety is one of the best I have found:
I say surprisingly because hair dressers always encourage you to try the super expensive salon brands. I never do because I am pretty cheap when it comes to such things. It just so happens that this is just an everyday grocery store variety but it works really well, leaving my hair noticeably softer and shinier, and it smells really good.
One thing I have been panic buying is books. The idea of running out of things to read instills extreme anxiety in me. At first I ordered a few from Indigo, but new books are so expensive. Then I discovered bookoutlet.ca.
Oh mama, it has saved me! I have a HUGE order coming my way thanks to their low prices and free shipping on orders over $45.
If you like social and political satire, than you have to start following The Out and Abouter on Facebook. I swear this guy lives inside my brain and totally gets my sense of humour.
Stay home and stay safe!
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