The Ever Evolving Smith

  Spread Joy! Yes, we all find that spreading joy often includes money that makes the world go 'round, but we can all agree it's not about the money even though that meets a need. I recently got to spread a little around to a young person, which made her instantly burst into tears. The backstory on me, is I have some medical issues, and sometimes I have someone come in to help me clean-clean the house. In life God has a knack for sending people to us that we can either relate to, share advice with, and/or just flat out bless. Well, there was a certain someone I instantly knew needed something from me. It ended up being what I was raised to do - share kindness and give of my time. Her job can be lonely and simply talking uplifted her spirits, so to speak. Without divulging her personal experiences and in honor of keeping her privacy, I will just say that having a dad who dealt with severe mental illness, alcoholism, and who ultimately committed suicide when I was just twenty-one...

Use Scrunchies when washing your face! Sounds odd, right? Well if you are like me, you do not enjoy washing your face all while the soapy water slides all the way down to your elbows. Sometimes it even makes a mess all over counter. No matter how efficient you try to be taking your face off for the day, that water finds a way down to your elbows and counter. Boo! First world problems, I know, but still it's a nuisance nonetheless. I have cheap, awesome news for you! I recently learned of this little tidbit. What is it you ask? Go and buy the cheapest fabric scrunchies. Nothing fancy here just the cheapest you can find. The bonus is they don't even need to match. Score! Note: I find it does work best with a normal, softer fabric. Pop them on your wrists and wash away mess-free! The water gets trapped at the scrunchy level, leaving your arms and elbows dry and clean. Then, whenever you deem fit, throw the scrunchies in the wash for a cleaning and reuse over and over.  Here's ...