I've been using natural deodorant for 2 years. 2 smelly, frustrating, and fascinating years. Some of you may remember my experiment 2 summers ago. But I didn't stop there. Because...every morning I had to put something on and suffer, I mean live out, the consequences. The main thing I learned: My original experiment was too … Continue reading 2 years with Natural Deodorant, and what I’ve learned
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How to fly to Ireland for $100
Our spectacular summer vacation of 2012 came into be with this one question: "How can we take advantage of our layover on the way back to the USA, and turn it into a vacation?" Most of the flights with layovers were through London. We didn't really want to spend this vacation with millions of our … Continue reading How to fly to Ireland for $100
How to downsize, like really.
I promised a few friends I would explain how we went about getting rid of just about all our belongings when we left the United States. The first time, we only had about two and a half months to do so: trying to strike a balance between efficiency and getting some cash. Post all our … Continue reading How to downsize, like really.
What it’s like to be a Hotelwife
Tips for living in a hotel
Deodorant Experiment: Traditional Sticks
What are the best natural deodorants?
Deodorant Experiment: Roll-ons
UPDATE: Read my update two years later: https://bit.ly/2FFqzqG ******************************************************************************* If you are just joining us, we are in the middle of reviewing a variety of leading natural deodorants to find ones that really work. The previous two posts covered why and how. The Great Natural Deodorant Experiment Now, lets review my experience with this group: … Continue reading Deodorant Experiment: Roll-ons
The Great Natural Deodorant Experiment
UPDATE: Read my update two years later: https://bit.ly/2FFqzqG ******************************************************************************* We all wanted to know. So I took one for the team. I made a google spreadsheet. My husband was asked to sniff my pits and my clothes more than he'd like. I learned I need to shower more. But, most importantly: I systematically tested out … Continue reading The Great Natural Deodorant Experiment
That time I tried to quit deodorant
I like conducting experiments. I find the scientific method very handy in identifying every day processes and life improvements. Yes, I'm a nerd. One time, I quit wearing deodorant because I was curious. Do we all really need it? Or were our bodies just reliant on it because we kept providing it? Is deodorant a … Continue reading That time I tried to quit deodorant
Geocaching: An Introduction
What is geocaching?
How to get internet in the desert
These are the actual steps we followed to get internet in our building. Approximate wait times in parenthesis: 1. Get an address ( 1.5 weeks from moving in) 2. Take passport, proof of employment, cash, and address to internet main office (there is only 1) and sign up (3-4 trips required to identify actual building … Continue reading How to get internet in the desert
