Strange Daze Indeed

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Always Discreet. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved making people laugh, especially my family and friends. I really believe that laughter is good for the soul and that deep belly laughter is the best.

My Mom and I used to crack one another up, whether watching our favorite tv show, taking walks or going out to lunch together. Laughing so hard that our stomachs hurt are some of my favorite memories with her. I remember my Mom telling me that it was good that she was wearing protection for light bladder leaks at those times. My Mom and I shared everything and I appreciated our open discussions. She explained how her bladder had become more sensitive after having her three girls and as she got older.  She noticed it in her exercise classes also. It was no big deal!

Pee happens.

I think when you can have open and honest conversations, everything becomes less weighty. I do not yet have a sensitive bladder or leaks, but, if I do as I age, I’ll just deal with it without stressing.

It’s really nothing to be embarrassed about; bodies change as we age or after life events. In fact, 1 in 3 women have light bladder leakage. This is a normal reality for more than 40 million American women, yet only 1 in 9 are using the right protection – many are using period products which are not designed for bladder leaks.

I’ve been a fan of Always menstrual pads and liners for years, and it’s comforting to know that they are now revamping how women manage their sensitive bladders with their new Always Discreet products. They come in different sizes for the protection you need: liners, pads, and underwear.

I recently had a chance to try them out and they were discreet and comfortable. Always Discreet pads are easy to carry in your purse and have a pretty feminine pattern. They’re up to 40 percent thinner than the leading brand and absorb twice as much fluid as women may need, based on average US consumer usage. Ideal for those on the go!

I tried the underwear also under pants and you would never know I had them on; very comfortable, light and breathable.

I recommended both of these products to my aunt and she thanked me so much and took me out for Cappuccino! She had been struggling with her own bladder issues for a year now and she loved the Always Discreet pads. She said she thought the underwear would be like an adult diaper and was so pleased that their style was feminine, discreet, soft, thin, and comfortable, with protection just where it was needed.

In fact, the disposable Always Discreet underwear has the extra protection of Dual LeakGuard barriers™ to help stop leaks at the leg, where they are most likely to occur. They offer innovative OdorLock™ technology that neutralizes odors instantly, and its Advanced Core Technology absorbs and locks away fluids, offering incredible dryness.

In only six months since their launch, Always Discreet has garnered some of the most trusted consumer product credentials in its category and their liners were granted a Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Award.

They were recently given the Good Housekeeping Seal as well as being named Product of the Year in the bladder protection category.

So, go ahead, take that martial arts class, go out with friends to a comedy club without worry! Dance under the stars. Feel confident. Always Discreet has you covered.

After all, it’s just another stage in this wonderful journey of life. Pee happens.

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I don’t enjoy measuring out laundry detergent, having liquid or powder to clean up off the machine or the bottle. Neither do I enjoy pouring detergent from a huge heavy container. In fact, I do so much laundry, that I just want an easier way.

You see, I actually like the second phase, taking out the clothes and blankets while the warmth, softness and fresh smell delight my senses. Filling my family’s dresser drawers with clean laundry and the linen cabinet with bright sheets brings me joy.

Tide has always been my favorite brand and their new Tide Pods soothe my laundry woes and have changed my entire laundry experience for the better. Tide Pods is a multi-dimensional laundry detergent that cleans, fights stains, and brightens all in one. Simple and convenient to use, you just pop the sealed packet in before you add your clothes. It seriously could not be easier. Each convenient Tide Pods is pre-measured so it is a breeze to use and consistently delivers trusted the Tide cleaning performance I know and love.

Tide Pods are ingeniously designed to handle a broad range of challenging conditions in both traditional and high-efficiency machines. Whether you have a large family or live alone; whether you have lots of baby clothes to wash or sports uniforms; Tide Pods are truly ideal. I wouldn’t be without them.

Note: Like any household cleaning products, it’s important to keep laundry pacs Up, Up and Away – seal pacs up; store pacs up; keep pacs away from your kids and pets. Always keep laundry pacs sealed and in their original containers/packaging with the label intact and visible.

Tide pods have re-invented doing laundry and freed me up to spend more time with those I love. Can’t think of anything better!

It was a warm Spring May day when I watched my nephew and his classmates graduate at the Boston College Campus. Chicago Archbishop Blase Joseph Cupich delivered an inspiring address at Alumni Stadium. “The world”, he said, “needs the hope of those who know and are inspired by the givenness of life, the grace of life.”

This is truly something we should never lose sight of. As I stood with my family, my heart was filled with pride. I remembered my own graduation with its promises of hope. As I watched my nephew and his classmates receive their diplomas, I flashed back to the day he was born, the explosion of love in my heart which only gets stronger. It’s hard to believe time can pass so very quickly.

After the ceremony, my sister had a celebration at her home. I presented my nephew with the gorgeous Church Hill Classics Presidential Masterpiece Diploma Frame I had picked out for him. This frame is truly stunning and elegant with a handsome flat panel in a gorgeous dark walnut finish.

His face lit up and he told me he had the perfect place to hang it in his new apartment which he couldn’t wait to show me. His Mom and Dad were so impressed and grateful, so glad that he would have a way to showcase and honor his achievements. He was just beaming with pride the entire day it seemed.

Sometimes one of the best gifts isn’t the one you think of first or the one that provides immediate gratification, but one that will be an integral, lasting part of your future.

Church Hill Classics is an outstanding resource for commemorating the milestones in your life or those of your loved ones.

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I also wanted to let you know that Church Hill Classics just launched their new “Proudest Moment” photo contest with some fantastic cash prizes. The contest isn’t limited to strictly graduation photos, but to photos that showcase some of the proudest moments for you or a loved one.

You can learn more and enter here.

I truly believe that special moments, some large and some small, pieced together, make up the patchwork quilt of life and love that make it all worthwhile.

Disclosure: This post is part of the blogger program by Church Hill Classics and The Motherhood, who compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them.