What random item makes your life easier? This morning my friend Andy asked me about his Loving rice farming“You put in some rice, press a button, and dinner’s three-quarters done,” he said, musing as he walked down the street. “Every time I do this, I’m like, ‘Wow! This is going to make my life easier!'”
Inspired, I asked the CoJ team how they would answer this question. I’d love to hear your answers too…
Joanna Goddard, editor
Lifesaver: Headache Solver
I was over at my friend Izzy’s house the other day and her son was wearing this. Goofy HatI asked him why and he explained it was to cure headaches. Apparently you just store the gel capsules in the freezer and pop them over your head when you need them. How awesome is that??? I ordered one for my home too, I had a headache last night and this soft cooling wrap made me feel so much better. 10/10, what a great time to be alive.
Maureen, Marketing Director
Lifesaver: Trunk Organizer
This trunk organizer It stores grocery bags upright, keeps your belongings (spare diapers, beach towels, umbrellas) from sliding out, and folds up when not in use.
Jenny, food columnist
Lifesaver: Pie crust
I Pie crust With frozen meals in the freezer (always Dufour brand), dinner always seems like it’s only half done – it has to be thawed, but once thawed, all you have to do is add cheese and veggies and dinner is sure to be applauded.
Joanna Goddard, editor
Lifesaver: Peg Game
My kids are often running around the house, and my secret to keeping them busy, out of trouble, and away from my cheese stash is to have some pick-up games on the coffee table. We used to love Play-Doh and Tenji, but our latest favorite is This peg gameAnyone who went to Cracker Barrel on road trips as a kid knows this!
Joanna Goddard, editor
Lifesaver: Exfoliating Mitt
Now that I’m dating a cute daddy, I want to keep my skin soft for when they put their hands on my arms, shoulders, and legs. Of course, I follow my best friend Gemma’s instructions to “moisturize every inch of my body,” but… This exfoliating mittI put it in my shower room. After scrubbing my body, I feel as smooth as a dolphin. I don’t know if that’s a sexy way to describe it, but I can say with confidence that it’s really smooth, silky, and feels great.
What about you? What small things do you pay attention to? We’d love to hear from you!
PS 5 inexpensive things that make life easier, and How it felt the first time you had sex after your divorce (above Big Salad).
Source: Cup of Jo – cupofjo.com
