I finally landed a job! 🎉 I haven’t started yet—still waiting on background checks—but I got the offer letter, which means I can finally breathe a little easier. These past two weeks have been a whirlwind in my house.
My husband headed off to Oklahoma for work for at least a year. The kids and I are used to him working out of state, but this is the farthest he’s been since he deployed to Iraq when they were all under three. At least this time, I don’t have to worry about him being in danger and all the kids are out of diapers.
Before my offer came through, Javy and I started going to a job assistance class together. I loved the extra time with him. Javy has an intellectual disability, which makes seeing things through his perspective… well, let’s just say he always keeps me guessing (and smiling).
Jacob and I also helped my husband with the long drive to Oklahoma. To be fair, Jacob did most of the helping—I mostly slept—but I was there for moral support! We love road trips, and this one came with an unexpected eco-friendly surprise. The Hampton by Hilton we stayed at didn’t have those tiny plastic toiletry bottles. Instead, they had refillable full-size bottles mounted on the wall. Such a smart move! Less waste, less plastic—definitely a win for the planet.
Back at home, I finally caved and bought a bidet. Total game changer, people. Yes, the water is very cold (consider yourself warned), but the amount of toilet paper I’ll save makes it worth it. I even invested in cloth wipes for drying off—link coming below. Don’t worry, my daughter already checked: yes, we’ll still buy regular toilet paper. The difference now is that since we’ll use less, I can afford to switch to the bamboo kind I mentioned in a past post. Win-win.
Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I stumbled on an image that really resonated with me. It said: Even if climate change were a hoax (it’s not), taking action still means clean air, clean water, healthy food, and restored habitats. That’s the heart of what I’m trying to do at home—small steps, one at a time.
I remember growing up near Baltimore and actually seeing the smog hanging in the air. Government regulations helped reduce it, and today it’s so much better. That’s proof that action works. We can all do better in our own homes too. You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. Just start small. One change a week. One swap a month. It adds up.
I don't get paid for these recommendations, maybe one day.
Cloth wipes I LOVE: https://a.co/d/8hWcoTQ --wash before use, this helps to fluff them up too.
Bidet I bought: https://a.co/d/9gEKzcQ
Cloth toilet paper that I didn't care for (too thin), BUT I will use for runny noses: https://a.co/d/f2JuIoU
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