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This became a staple in my Mary Poppin's bag years ago.  There's just something about it — if I'm agitated or sluggish, a few sniffs of this stuff and my brain is weirdly calmer, but energized.  And I'm not alone in that experience… I've offered it up when out with friends, and immediately I get requests for the link because it's just good stuff! Gray Matter Batter

I was at a family reunion out in Lampasas when, at dusk, as we all gathered for dinner and to roast marshmallows around a campfire. I kept getting a whiff of something so distinct and good, and finally, while wandering around the perimeter, I realized it was these mosquito sticks that someone had stuck in the ground and lit all around us. I asked everyone and finally stumbled on our benevolent stick lighter who turned over the packaging so I could track down my own. These have a distinct scent that is soooo much better than typical mosquito products, which is why they're a staple in the summer adventure box that goes everywhere with me from May-October! Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks

My ex and I were half owners of a Rockport house years ago. The first few times I went, throughout the house, I picked up on the overwhelming scent of mildew and no amount of candles or cleaning made a dent in it! I scrounged the web for solutions and they came in the form of two things: a dehumidifier and Melaleuca Gel, which I would put right inside the house's AC intake vents. And I'd switch them out, each time we traveled to Rockport. Tea Tree actually kills mold and mildew spores, so this stuff is far more than a scented air gel, but actually addresses the source of musty scents — mildew.  Melaleuca Gel

Such a simple, but oh-so clever, idea! Rather than label something with tape and a sharpie, this stuff allows you to label stuff with A LOT more flexibility.  So, label that plastic bin or box, and when you're ready to store something else… you can change the label! Dry Erase Tape

I had a gut feeling when I bought this that science would eventually catch up to and prove my instinct right — that there's far more to its benefits than a bit of fun. First of all, for someone who sits a lot designing, this thing just feels AWESOME! But then as you start to squat and lean back and lean forward, you realize that, depending on your stance, it can work your core, legs. I mainly do squats and pushups on it and recently started doing lunges on it, which is crazy challenging, but I love it. Most importantly, while science still hasn't figured out the full mystery behind osteoporosis, we do know these vibrating plates improve bone density — that alone should have you snatching one up! Add to that, it helps improve balance and muscle strength — key for avoiding injury-causing falls as people get older. It also tremendously helps with circulation and lymphatic drainage, so it can dramatically tamp down soreness after workouts. I love taking mine on trips for others to ...

Every year I try to find one unique find to give to my family and friends for Christmas and this year it’s a copper tongue scraper! Weird, I know, but I promise, it’s also awesome! (To skip to the goods, go here: https://amzn.to/3FNZ0uj .) Tongue scraping… —Reduces bacteria in the mouth that can compromise gum, teeth and oral health. —Reduces volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), which are by-products of mouth bacteria linked to bad breath. —Improves taste sensation and reduces tongue coating. —Changes the environment of the mouth to reduce putrefaction and decrease bacterial load. Reasons to use COPPER tongue scraper… —Copper has been used for centuries as a bacteria-resistant metal and new studies are confirming these ancient practices. —Copper kills bad bacteria AND provides important enzymes needed for healthy microbes to survive. Further… A copper tongue scraper also resists bacterial accumulation while not in use! Everyone wants fresh breath, so to level up your mouth-care skills… —...