The Uncommon Things I Do

The Uncommon Things I Do

I've gotten a lot of questions about the "extra" habits that make up my everyday life, so I'm laying them all out here. Some are practical, some are just me being me. Here's the full breakdown.

1. I've Been Stopped by Security Over a Waffle Maker

I've been stopped by security for carrying on a cast iron waffle maker, apparently that counts as a weapon. Now it goes in checked luggage.

2. I Don't Wash My Face in the Morning

I don't wash my face in the morning, it strips your natural oils. Oil-based cleanser at night only. Check out my non-toxic skincare routine here

3. I Switch My Skincare Seasonally

I switch my skincare seasonally, never more than 4 products at a time. See skin care blog linked above

4. I End Every Shower With Cold Water

On my face too.

5. I Wear a Button About Fragrance and Hormone Disruption

I wear a button that says "ask me about fragrances and how they disrupt your hormones." I love educating strangers and embarrassing my friends and family.

6. I Don't Do Live Video Calls With My Kids When I Travel

Recorded videos instead, so they can watch when they're ready. Read more about it here

7. I Don't Force an Apology

I don't force an apology. I ask "what do you think would help?" and let them figure out repair themselves. More here

8. I'm Often Seen Doing Lunges on a Busy Sidewalk

For extra exercise, or to embarrass my friends.

9. I Travel With My Own Branch Basics Cleaning Products

All my cleaning products and links.

10. I Gift My Friends Toothbrushes for Their Birthdays

I'm a little crazy about oral health. I also love this toothbrush and want my friends to enjoy it too!

And I'm completely okay being the "extra" mom. Because the extra mom does lunges in public and gets flagged by airport security over a waffle maker.