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Hawaiian Ice
It’s been a busy two weeks for FMD. A new home, major life and career changes, a freelancing gig. Who has time to write? Also, it doesn’t help that my computer tower and monitor have been set up on the floor, and I’ve had to use my lap for all desktop-related items like my keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad.
Not such a good situation for the spine.
But after three weeks of settling in, Alex and I have finally had a chance to ease into the beautiful calm of Hawaiian life.
It’s gorgeous here.
I promise to share images of this amazing place very soon.
In the mean time, I want to write about something really important: jars and ice cube trays. You might be thinking, “Who cares about ice cube trays when the beauty of Hawaii beckons?” but this is the coolest f***ing thing I’ve ever seen.
Behold! The stainless steel ice cube tray.
It’s a lot like the aluminum trays our grandmothers used before plastic took over the world, but this tray won’t leech toxic aluminum into your iced tea…you had me at “Malfunction of the Blood-Brain Barrier.” It’ll be the best $35 you’ve ever spent (yes, I said $35). Just think, you’ll never have to suffer through Bisphenol A-flavored drinks again, and it will pay for itself in a few years when you don’t have to go to the doctor for malfunction of the blood-brain barrier. What a steal.
Another recent purchase of mine that will quickly pay for itself are my .5L glass jars (pictured above with bulk honey and peanut butter). They are not only adorable and totally delightful to fill (I’m like a little girl who found a pony each time I fill them up), but .5L of bulk organic honey cost me $4.50. That much prepackaged honey would cost at least 10 bucks. Now, if my jars cost $5.50, that means each time I refill my honey jar, it will pay for the cost of one jar! Good thing I go through a lot of honey (and I’m good at math).
