What Not Wednesday? $90 Savings- Assured RX Razor

Do you want to know something I absolutely hate buying?! Razors, razor cartridges, anything shaving related. Most products are outrageously expensive. If you are sensitive skinned, tack on a few extra dollars.

One time I sat down and calculated how much Joe and I were spending on razors and cream.

Jerrica- Razor + Cartridge+ Cream= $30 about every three months

Approximately $120a year people!!

But ladies, I have found razors that are incredible and a fraction of the cost. One day, I was strolling the aisles of the Dollar Tree. I seen a ton of razor options, but thought... yeah right. I bet you they are crap. Then I thought again, it's $1.00. Why not?

I opted for the Assured RX brand- Triple Blade for Women because it offered what I usually look for in a razor. They also offer a men's option. These razors offer curved edge for comfort, a lubricating strip, rubber grip, and triple blades. Plus, they are pink. First use- super, super smooth shave. No nicks, cuts, or blood. My legs were even eat up with mosquito bites, and the razor didn't irritate them. Love the curved design of the blade, as it provides an even closer shave. You're not forced to do crazy yoga poses to reach the back of your thigh.

For $1.00 you receive 5 razors in the package. I've only used a couple of weeks, and I'm still using the first razor out of the package. I've searched and searched for answers on how often you should change your razor/blade, and the answer is inconclusive. It is dependent upon the user: how often you shave, the size of the area, the texture of your hair, if you care for your razor, etc.. What I can tell you. Throw away any RUSTED razor immediately. If it is beginning to tug or pull your hair, replace. If you're not as smooth of a shave change it out. I have scarring images that come to mind when thinking about bad razors and bad shaving... Cabin in the Woods, that girl shaving her legs in the bath. DO. NOT. GOOGLE.

I'm thinking one razor will last me three to four weeks, so I've reduced my cost from about $30 to  around $7 every three months.

I recommend you to at least try them.  Save some money!! These should be available at your local Dollar Tree.

Meow or Never: Recap

Let's recap.

The last couple of months or so have been some of the most challenging and demanding of my entire life. Basically February on has been a crap shoot. I will spare you the grueling details of every month, but I will hit some of the high points.These were total life changing events.

I watched addiction overcome my father-in-law. My husband decipher the ugly actions of others. My once best friend drift farther away. Every day struggles of the workplace. Inconceivable actions of those you love most. The most devastating and heartbreaking news.

Before I begin, keep in mind THIS. IS. REAL. It is no way an excuse or a crutch.

Since hitting my 20s I have struggled with migraines, irregular cycles, emotional highs and lows, severe stomach pains, and of course, weight gain. I didn't really think anything of it until... I have a menstrual cycle that lasted 10-12 weeks. Yes. 3 straight months. A coworker finally forced me to go to the doctor.

After test after test, days of waiting, an ultrasound, and thousands of dollars... I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and borderline diabetic.Those two pretty much go hand in hand for women diagnosed with PCOS. It explained sooo many issues I had been facing: irregular painful periods, weight gain, issues losing weight, depression, hair growth.

These are all things I can fix though. I was placed on a low-carb diet and dropped 20 lbs. in no time. My periods had become regulated with the help of medicine. My moods were better as my hormones became more balanced. And the hair... that's a whole different post.

What I didn't realize, PCOS causes fertility problems. Wait. Hold. Stop. Excuse me? 

These five years everyone has asked when why we don't have kids... I am the problem? The one thing a woman can do in life... I can't? I've spent years thinking it's just not the right time. I convinced my brain I didn't want children, but my heart felt otherwise. I masked my emotions because I just knew it would happen one day. Now, there's a little more solidity to the lack of diapers and bottles at the Moses house. (Disclaimer: I know things can change, miracles happen, and there's adoption options.) Now, it's a little different when people mention babies.

What's even harder is the people who are insensitive to the issue.  It's hard to shop for baby shower gifts- let alone, attending one. It's enraging to watch you- 6 months pregnant- smoke and talk about using illegal substances. It's difficult to see you treat your children so poorly. It's heartbreaking when you say, "Ah, kids aren't worth it anyway." It's upsetting when you say, maybe you should try harder, quit trying,  try this medicine, talk to this doctor. The worst, "maybe you wouldn't be a good parent anyways."

But... I trudge on through. I have supportive people in my life, and I am grateful for that. I am even more grateful for a God who knows exactly what he's doing. I am coping and learning as I venture through life. One day at a time. On my toughest days, I remember the John 13:7 and it puts a smile on my face.

In the mean time... one word: cats