Oh My Soap!(and deodorant)

 Since I was little, I have had sensitive skin.  I grew out of the breakouts, but I still like to use natural products on my skin.  I used to use Yardley, which I could purchase at the dollar store.  Lavender was my favorite, but I always looked for other options. I desired variety. 

One fine day, I saw an ad on Instagram.  Dr. Squatch filled my feed.  I was hesitant because it is aimed at men and I am not one.  But eventually, I caved and I am glad I did.  The scents aren't all masculine and I have found some favorites as I have ordered and tried different soaps. 

When I was feeling especially rich, I decided to order their subscription which saved me a little money.  I started with a six-soap subscription every three months but now I am only getting three at a time because I had a huge stock.  

Current Stock

Packaging

Currently using: Headless Rinse. 
A Halloween special edition
that smells like pumpkin spice.

My next order comes in July and will include: Summer Citrus, Grapefruit, and Bay Rum.

Bay Rum is a delicious blend of cinnamon and rum, and I love it because I feel like I am on an exotic island while showering.  The other two arriving in July, were summer-inspired and I haven't tried them, so I am excited to give them a try.  Dr. Squatch soaps come in four different grit levels: zero, light, medium, and heavy.  I don't really enjoy heavy exfoliation so I stick to "briccs" that have zero or light grit level.  On occasion, I will choose a medium grit because I am curious about a new scent. 

I also have been using their deodorants and just bought Bay Rum.  I love that they don't have aluminum and also are all-natural.  And get this, they make you smell good all day!

If you need new soap, you should give Dr. Squatch a try.  You can buy individual soaps and deodorants at Walmart.  You also can find Dr. Squatch on Amazon.

THIS JUST IN: While researching and cruising around drsquatch.com, I found that they DO have a women's line.  It is separate from Dr. Squatch and is called Jukebox.  You can visit both brands and see what might make your bathing and hygiene experience more exciting:

Dr. Squatch

Jukebox

Father's Day

 "The perfect, divine expression of fatherhood is our Heavenly Father. His character and attributes include abundant goodness and perfect love. His work and glory are the development, happiness, and eternal life of His children.⁶ Fathers in this fallen world can claim nothing comparable to the Majesty on High, but at their best, they are striving to emulate Him, and they indeed labor in His work. They are honored with a remarkable and sobering trust."

                                -Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Just a little Father's day quote for Father's Day.  I dropped the ball and didn't call my Dad today...but I did buy Reuben an Air Fryer.  Both Reuben and I talked today in church.  Here is a bonus quote from my own talk:

'I waited a long time to find Reuben. I was 34 when we met. There were lots of frogs before his prince-like winning ways came along. I was impressed by how he always opened the door for me and treated me respectfully. At 34, dating is serious business. I knew I wanted children, and i tried to find a husband who also wanted children. A man who liked kids and was good with them was a must. I needed a teammate and I got more than I ever pined for with Reuben. I saw how he was with his nieces and nephews and that impressed me.

When I was complaining about not finding good men to date and how I  wanted to become a mother desperately and how  felt that I was running out of time, my mother suggested that there are other ways to have babies besides getting married.  Now, I know that seems a bit extreme but you also don’t know my mom, and she was full of good advice even if sometimes it was a little extreme.  I explained to her that I didn’t plan on raising children by myself.  I knew that parenting was a tough gig and that my future children deserved to have a good father in the home.'

I am so glad I found Reuben 12 years ago. We have build a great life together and I couldn't have found a better dad for my kids!

Kickball Dad

 Sports Spotlight: Kickball Dad

The Kickball Dad is Kevin Cronin from New Jersey, a viral sensation filmed by his daughter, Alyssa.  Most of the clips are things Kevin says while just living life.  I follow him on Instagram and love it when there is new content.  He is a sports lover and is skilled in kickball(of course), hockey, tennis, basketball, and most recently pickleball.  

Alyssa was playing on a coed kickball team when their pitcher was injured.  She invited her dad to play and when she filmed him before the game, The Kickball Dad was born and the rest is history.  Watch the video below to learn more about The Kickball Dad, and feel free to follow him on Instagram: @kickballdad.  You can also follow Alyssa: @alyssacronin13.  They also have lots of videos on YouTube! (I will post a few of my favorites below too!)

Caution: the one below does have a little swearing in it.

Favorite Pillow

 Do you have a favorite pillow? Here is mine:

This is one of my Christmas presents from last year. My dog, Rozz, in the shape of a pillow. I use it every night to help keep my arms from going numb. It is the perfect shape to do so. 

Who can resist that face?

This is the picture my dear friend used to make my pillow. He’s just my favorite. I love my dog. 

List of Cars I have Owned

 Cars are really something, aren't they?  I see them just as I see shoes.  Eventually, they will wear out and you will need a new one.  I think we are very attached to our cars, they become part of us...and then one day they aren't anymore.

Cars I have owned:

1. Chevy Cavalier-Early 2000s.  It was brand new.  I drove it from Wisconsin to Utah. My friend's dad was a car salesman and he was very excited that I chose to buy from him!

Not my actual car, but this is what it looked like.

2. Oldsmobile Alero. Late 2000s.  I was so excited that it had power windows.  That was the huge selling point.  Haha.

3. Nissan Versa- First car Reuben and I bought together. We bought it for better gas mileage because Reub was commuting between Salt Lake City and Provo.  Six weeks later, he got a job in town.  Ironic isn't it?

4. Honda Pilot.  Wonderful little family vehicle and one of our favorite cars, so far.  I miss that Pilot.  So nice to have room for 8 passengers, and it took us on some rad camping adventures!

5. Chevy Colorado- We were excited to have a truck.  I loved that little truck.  Reub wasn't as much.  I still love Chevies, he does not.

6. Toyota Sequoia- We loved the concept of this vehicle:  8-passenger seating and it could tow our future camper.  A dishonest salesman(DO NOT BUY FROM FORREST MOTORS IN OREM!) said they had sprayed a special protective coat on the bottom to "keep the rust away."  Later we found the frame had rusted through and we shouldn't tow anything with it. We lost our trade-in (beloved Pilot) and about 7,000 dollars.

Stock photo
I still get mad when I see them on the road
or when I drive past Forrest Motors

7. Toyota Hybrid Camry.  Our current family vehicle.  We love it.  Gets great gas mileage(550 miles per gallon)  and has get up and go.  We hope Ellis will drive it as a teen.

8.  Toyota Tundra.  Sweet truck.  Dream truck.  Matches our new camper.  Hope to drive it 1 million miles, as some Tundra engines from that era have. I just love being so up high and the sound it makes as it accelerates.  I also love to sit next to Teslas at stop lights and think about how much I am canceling out their carbon footprint elimination efforts.

This truck gives me happy feelings!

My absolute dream car is a VW Beach Bus.  One day.  Of course, I tell people I have already purchased my dream car when we bought the truck, though! 

One day!

What is your favorite car you have ever owned/driven? What is your dream car?