I'd like to introduce you to a product that I am wild about, the Lewis N. Clark RFID-Blocking Aluminum Wallet in orange (because it's a great color).
Occasionally a company will send me products to try out and review for my audience. My blog focuses on finding delight in everyday life. Everyone understands that if I don't enjoy the product, no one will ever hear about it. I only share what I feel could be valuable to my readers. Well...have I got a new wallet for you.
I was interested in this product for 2 reasons:
#1 It offers RFID-blocking, which prevents criminals from scanning and copying credit card and identity information. I feel that this type of security is important in our data driven world.
#2 My cigar box purses are small and it can be a challenge to have a complete wallet fit in a small super cute bag. The dimensions of this wallet (4" x 2.5"!!) looked like a great option.
Okay, so I transferred my ID, credit cards and insurance cards into this sleek new wallet. I like that it clicks shut to close, which confirms the cards are secure. There is no room for cash or coins, but I don't like carrying cash or coins.
I moved it from my day bag to my pocket to just run into the grocery store.
Then at night, I move it to my cigar box purse (it fits!) to go out to dinner.
The next day, I moved it from my cigar box purse to my coat pocket (my cell phone is in my other pocket) to run errands on the weekend.
And on and on...
I had everything that I needed in a wallet that fit wherever I put it. And my identity was protected from RFID scanners when I was out and about. I love the convenience of having a tiny wallet with me at all times, no matter how I choose to carry it. What I thought would be something I would use under certain circumstances has morphed into the only wallet I want to use.
So, yea, I guess I like it.
Happy New Me in the New Year.
Look at this woodland with waves of trillium in full bloom. A spectacular sight and one that I would never have known about if it hadn't been for a tip from a friend.
Trillium is a wild flower that blooms in the Spring in northern Michigan. I believe this variety is the Great White Trillium. The woods by our cottage have a few lone trillium plants (at one point they were an endangered species), so I am used to seeing a handful of white blooms at the base of the trees, but I had never ever seen an area covered in trillium. In fact, the photo might trick your eye into thinking that you are seeing dappled light. Most of white you see in the woods above are blooms!
I am writing this post to showcase some beautiful wild trillium, but I also want this post to remind you to share what you know with others. I rarely see the topic of "making recommendations" discussed. We often leave it to the magazines to show us what's new or point us to a destination. I think that the wealth of knowledge you have should be put to good use.
When you are having a conversation, listen to what is really being said. Is the person living a "rush rush" life? Maybe they'd like the piece and quiet of reading the book you just read. Is someone having guests come into town? Why don't you pass along what you know about that new restaurant you tried. Or loan them a bouquet from your garden. Think of your life as a directory of experiences that you can share.
I say this because I was at an art opening a few weeks ago and spoke of how I'd spent part of the afternoon photographing marsh marigolds. A woman I know heard me gushing about the flower-filled river and said since I had enjoyed that so much, maybe I'd like to drive up toward Northport and see a particular area of woods that was covered with trillium in bloom. Would I! It was very kind of her to put on her thinking cap and suggest other things I'd like to see - something that was also a limited engagement! If I didn't get up there within a day or two, I'd miss the bloom.
So off I went the next day, with her directions in mind. I took a disc full of photographs and I mailed her a note of thanks on a photo card featuring these trillium-filled woods.
Have you been making recommendations lately? You never know how it will bring delight.
