Some products I like to use have become difficult to find. With all the brands on the market, no grocery store can have everything, but dang it, they should have these things! If your favorite store stocks these items, let me know so I can put in an order when you come to visit!
While the idea of a scent-free air freshener seems like an oxymoron (and possibly not very effective, considering the reason a person typically uses an air freshener), Oust scent-free air freshener was a necessary staple in our household until it vanished from store shelves a few months ago. Scented air fresheners make me gag, especially when combined with post-bathroom visit odors.
Handi-Wipes. I use 'em all the time to wash dishes instead of fabric dishcloths, which get stinky and gross too quickly. I've discovered that the people who stock shelves at Cub, HyVee, EconoFoods, etc., play a nasty little game called, "Let's hide the Handi-Wipes". Logically, they should be in one of two areas: near dish washing liquid or in the paper products section. Ha! Just try to find these elusive reusable cloths and you'll see what I mean. Now, when I actually DO find them, I buy three or four packs at a time. Those stock boys can't fool ME!
Pantene Classic hairspray has an unscented version that I used to buy at Target or WalMart. Where has it gone? The only other hairspray I can tolerate is an Aveda product, which costs about five times as much as Pantene.
Here's something Hannah introduced me to, and I love it. Mott's Granny Smith applesauce in individual containers is 100 times better than other applesauce. But none of our local or area grocery stores stock it.
I saved the best for last. Hyrdox cookies have been missing since 1980, or thereabouts. Oreos are a poor substitute for Hydrox; the frosting fillings are nothing alike. I miss the gritty, sugary texture of Hydrox filling, and the less-fake-than-Oreo chocolate cookie taste. Looks like the manicure on the hand model who posed for this picture is from 1950, don't you think?
While the idea of a scent-free air freshener seems like an oxymoron (and possibly not very effective, considering the reason a person typically uses an air freshener), Oust scent-free air freshener was a necessary staple in our household until it vanished from store shelves a few months ago. Scented air fresheners make me gag, especially when combined with post-bathroom visit odors.
Handi-Wipes. I use 'em all the time to wash dishes instead of fabric dishcloths, which get stinky and gross too quickly. I've discovered that the people who stock shelves at Cub, HyVee, EconoFoods, etc., play a nasty little game called, "Let's hide the Handi-Wipes". Logically, they should be in one of two areas: near dish washing liquid or in the paper products section. Ha! Just try to find these elusive reusable cloths and you'll see what I mean. Now, when I actually DO find them, I buy three or four packs at a time. Those stock boys can't fool ME!
Pantene Classic hairspray has an unscented version that I used to buy at Target or WalMart. Where has it gone? The only other hairspray I can tolerate is an Aveda product, which costs about five times as much as Pantene. 
Here's something Hannah introduced me to, and I love it. Mott's Granny Smith applesauce in individual containers is 100 times better than other applesauce. But none of our local or area grocery stores stock it.
I saved the best for last. Hyrdox cookies have been missing since 1980, or thereabouts. Oreos are a poor substitute for Hydrox; the frosting fillings are nothing alike. I miss the gritty, sugary texture of Hydrox filling, and the less-fake-than-Oreo chocolate cookie taste. Looks like the manicure on the hand model who posed for this picture is from 1950, don't you think?
If you have favorites that you can't find, let me know.
The reason I wrote this inane entry today is that I'm trying to stay distracted from thinking about Charlie and Annie running in the Twin Cities Marathon tomorrow. I've had sympathy leg pains for two days, and at least one other symptom I'll not mention, but you know what I'm talking about, Charlie. I wish you both a good run tomorrow. We'll be cheering you on.
The reason I wrote this inane entry today is that I'm trying to stay distracted from thinking about Charlie and Annie running in the Twin Cities Marathon tomorrow. I've had sympathy leg pains for two days, and at least one other symptom I'll not mention, but you know what I'm talking about, Charlie. I wish you both a good run tomorrow. We'll be cheering you on.
