Naked Barbies

 I have mentioned in previous posts about my journey wading through my storage locker. Trying to go through the boxes and get rid of what we don't need. It's not the quantity of stuff, more like the quantity of memories the items hold.

My recent unearthing was a Barbie box. Barbies, clothes, Kens, furniture, tiny shoes. As I am going through the box I realized that all of the Barbies are naked. I started thinking back to my child playing Barbies and recall the dolls were left naked. Was Barbie not digging the outfit she was wearing at the end if playtime? Does she feel more comfortable in the box when she is naked? Do the Barbies mind hanging out together when they are naked? Do we need to stage an intervention to get Barbie to start wearing clothes?

Did you play Barbies when you were young?

If yes, did you leave your Barbies naked?

Weird Random Journal Prompts

Journaling can be a great way to write down all those random thoughts inside your head. It can be a great place to work life problems out on paper. Many websites give you some basic questions to ask yourself as you write. I thought I would help you along with your journaling with a few interesting prompts that you won't find anywhere. 

Let's get started:

If you could be a stuffed animal, what would you pick and why?

What song describes your life?

If you could use only one kitchen gadget for the rest of your life what would you choose and why.

It's turn into your favorite emoji day. Which emoji are you and why?

If you could travel back in time and relive a conversation, which conversation would you rehash, with whom and what new direction would you take?

I hope these prompts help you out. Let me know in the comments.

Sign in to Pay Bills

Security online is a must these days. When you visit some websites, they ask that you create an account. Along with creating the account, you are asked to come up with a password. Suggestions are usually random: 1XyZ47#aBc7 . If you don't want to challenge your brain to remember some random number letter sequence, you can come up with your own password. 

I signed into one of these accounts so I could pay our bill online. Please note. I signed in. That means I entered my login and password. I clicked on "pay my bill" and was asked for my password again and some random questions to make sure I am me.  I guess I could be posing as myself. Oh, yea, and those pick out all of the wheels in the photo questions. Somehow those never work for me.

I started thinking about all of this security just so I could pay my bill and thought if someone really wants to pay my bills, let them! I won't get upset. In fact, they can pay all of my bills.

Are you a random password person or do you like creating your own unique password? 

How long does it take you to forget your unique password?

Shake Down at the Local Walmart

 We don't have a lot of shopping options in my small town. The big name stores we do have: Meijer, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Marshalls. We just got the Marshalls about eight months ago. It was a real big deal for us.

The local Walmart is on the small side and is definitely third world (it's a little shady). You usually can find what you need. If you can't find it, you probably don't need it. Or someone thinks you will be fine without it.

I made a quick run to our shady local Walmart. I had to pick up a few things. I made it through self checkout (I had a great cashier) and was heading for the exit. At this time, I am approached by security the greeter asking to see my receipt for my white vinegar purchase. Maybe that's a high steal item around here? I don't know. I hand over the receipt and tell him it's the last item I scanned. There are probably five or six items on my receipt so it shouldn't be difficult to find the white vinegar. In the meantime, a friend of mine comes up to me and we start talking. I realize the sheriff greeter is struggling to find my white vinegar. I go through my bags and show him all the items that I purchased (still while talking to my friend). My friend realizes the stressful situation and says goodbye. I finally take the receipt from the sheriff and point to the last item that says, "Wht Vinegar" (aka white vinegar). I'm not sure if that registered with him, but he did give up on me. 

I think the sheriff was upset he wasn't able to bust me on my white vinegar. Let's be serious, if I'm going to steal, which I'm not, but if I was to steal, I don't think it would be a $3.00 gallon of white vinegar.

Small town life. You gotta love it.

Would you steal a gallon of white vinegar?

National Thrift Shop Day

 "Hey, Mackelmore, Can we go thrift shopping?" 

It's National Thrift Shop Day so get ready to pop some tags!

A thrift store, also known as a resale shop, consignment store or charity shop, can be found in most towns. Items are donated to the stores and the staff stocks the stores with these donations. By shopping at a thrift store you are able to save money and find some hidden treasures (like vintage and unusual clothing). For some it's not just about saving money, it's about the thrill of finding the unusual items. While thrifting helps the budget, it also prevents these items from ending up in a landfill.

How can you observe the day?

If you have items at home that are not being used, pack them up and bring them down to the donation center at your local thrift store. This is a great way to clean up your home and give your items a second life. 

Check out some new thrift stores in your area.  Bring a friend along and make a day of it.

And, of course, playing, "Thrift Shop," by Mackelmore is definitely a must today.

Don't forget! You can post your treasures on social media using #ThriftShopDay 

How will you participate today?

National Tell a Joke Day

 Knock, knock

Who's there?

Boo

Boo, who?

Don't cry, baby.

Today is National Tell a Joke Day. A day to laugh, celebrate and have fun! Join in on the fun today by telling a joke.

Here are a few more to get you in the joke telling mood.

What is the smartest insect?  A spelling bee.

How does the ocean say hi?  It waves. 

Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?  He was stuffed.

Name a tree that you can hold in your hand.   A palm tree.

Why do ducks have feathers on their butts?  To cover their butt quacks. 

Tell me your favorite joke in the comments below!

Oh, and don't forget you can post to social media #TellAJokeDay

National Underwear Day

 Today is National Underwear Day!  A day that is used to honor the most intimate piece of apparel that many of us wear.  Originally celebrated to focus on emphasizing positive body image to women, men willingly joined in on the movement.

Underwear was originally meant to protect clothing from sweat stains.  Included on this celebration are corsets, bustiers, boxers, sports bras and briefs.  If you wear it under your clothes, then it is a garment to be proud of!

How to celebrate today:

Clean out your underwear drawer.  Throw out anything you wouldn't want to be seen if you were in a car accident (Mom advice).

Purchase some new underwear.  I think underwear is the last thing people think about when they update their wardrobe.  When was the last time you bought yourself some new undies?

Have a movie night!  Put on, "Risky Business" and watch Tom Cruise dance in his underwear.  

Read about the history of underwear in, "Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear," by, Elaine Benson.

If you are feeling bold and have the courage to wear them out publicly, you can have a friend take (tasteful) pictures of you.

And, of course, you can always just parade around (inside) your home in your underwear.

Oh, and don't forget to post it on social media using #NationalUnderwearDay*

How will you celebrate today?

*Be careful! I don't have bail money for you!