Welcome to LifeLaurels

Bringing you the Best of Life: Pop Culture, Things We Like, Frugal Finds, Random Musings, Product Reviews, Movies and TV, and Words to Live By.

Welcome to our site! LifeLaurels is a lifestyle blog that aims to bring you the BEST of Life. We share all sorts of good finds, in the area of entertainment, pop culture, and living your best life. We'll write about stuff we watch, stuff we buy, stuff we covet, and stuff we enjoy. If it deserves Laurels, we'll talk about it here.

A laurel is a type of evergreen plant that was traditionally used to weave wreaths and crowns that were symbols of victory in Ancient Greece. Today, laurel is synonymous with achievement, and is used to denote honor or distinction. It is also the first name of this site's founder. Thus, instead of using stars, we rate in terms of laurels, with 5 laurels indicating something is fantastic, and one laurel meaning we did not like it so much.

We also have a Facebook Page where we share a LOT of motivating words and fun memes. And because everyone loves winning, we'll share links to contests and sweepstakes, where you can win fun prizes.

To find individual posts, please search the sidebar. Searching by "tags" can help you find what you seek. We also have various types of content sorted and linked on pages within this site. Use the nav bars to reach these pages.

Welcome to our virtual world, and thank you for coming! We hope you will enjoy your stay and come back frequently. You can use the contact form in the footer to reach out to us or offer feedback.

Welcome to LifeLaurels


Monday, May 30, 2022

Memorial Day Quotes

 Honoring & Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives to Protect Our Freedom


Freedom is Never Free


This Memorial Day, we have a special batch of quotes and memes, in honor of all of those who gave their lives in service. Heroes often wear boots instead of capes.




Saturday, May 28, 2022

Saturday, May 21, 2022

May Memes Shared on Facebook

 

Quotes. Wise Words, and Fun Memes

What You Missed on Our Facebook Page in May

LifeLaurels uses our Facebook Page to share Inspirational Words, Quotes, Fun Memes, and Wise Words to Live By. Here is what you missed if you are not following out page. Like and Follow Us to receive these images in your Facebook Timeline.  And please share those you  like, so that others may find our Facebook Page and join us.



Monday, May 16, 2022

Free At Home COVID Tests

 

MORE Free At Home COVID Tests

US Residents Only




Did you know that you can get free, at home COVID tests from the US Government? They will ship them right to your door, so if you get a breakthrough infection like I did, you do not need to leave your house and potentially expose others to confirm you have COVID, or to confirm when your infection has passed.

Previously, you were limited to two orders, each containing 4 tests. Today, they are allowing you to place a third order. This time, they will send two batches of 4 at home tests, meaning you can get another 8 for free, shipped right to your door.  These are the Rapid Tests. The image above is my own, positive test, which I previously ordered for free, through USPS.

This came right on time for me, as I have been hoarding my last couple at home tests, until I am feeling better, so I do not "waste" the couple I have left. I am currently on Day 12 of my own battle, and I have been warned that Days 12 and 13 are pretty horrible. I can certainly confirm that Day 12 is no fun.  

Friday, May 13, 2022

Fytoo Glasses: A Review

 The BEST Place to Buy Glasses Online


Fytoo.com



Once upon a time, a teenager got a bad grade in math, a subject she usually did well in. So her mother took her for an eye exam, and the teenager got her very first pair of prescription lenses. Within a decade, she had to wear glasses to drive. Then, when she was in her early thirties, she was in an accident that caused a head injury. That head injury zapped her balance, but miraculously knocked her vision back to near perfect, and for the next 20 or so years, she no longer needed prescription lenses. But as this woman aged, her eyes started getting worse. First, she found herself needing glasses to read. Then she started having issues seeing distances again. By the time she reached her mid-fifties, she was back to needing prescription lenses.

That person is me. I am the one who found herself needing to wear glasses again, after an over twenty year break.  I saw an optometrist, and that optometrist not only recommended glasses, but he told me I needed bifocals.  Prescription in hand, I started looking at glasses online.

I shopped every online outlet I could find, and I was horrified at how much prescription lenses cost these days. Bifocals were especially pricey. I literally spent weeks putting various frames into my cart, and most every outlet wanted about $300 for a pair of prescription bifocals. After two years of  pandemic-related financial hardship, I just did not have $300+ for a pair of glasses.

Then I discovered Fytoo.com.   And I was elated.




Sunday, May 8, 2022

Mothers Are Music

 Happy Mother's Day!

From LifeLaurels




LifeLaurels wishes a Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Foster Mothers, Adoptive Mothers, Mother Figures, and Mothers to Be!

♫ Mothers are the music in their children's souls. ♫

Cherish your Mother while you still have her in your life, for she is irreplaceable!


Wednesday, May 4, 2022

What you Missed on Our Facebook

 Star Wars Quotes

Commemorating May the Fourth

And May The Fourth Be With You Always!


LifeLaurels has a Facebook Page, on which we post mostly quotes and memes...those "words on cool background things" that y'all seem to love to share. If you like that sort of thing yourself, please Follow LifeLaurels.



May The Fourth Be With You!

 Happy Star Wars Day!

May the Fourth Be With You!


Baby Yoda Pipe


Today we have the perfect companion piece to your smokable CBD flower: The Baby Yoda Pipe.  

This comes courtesy of an Etsy Shop. I have purchased from this Etsy Shop, and both the product itself and the customer service of the seller are worthy of 5 Laurels.

Sunday, May 1, 2022

All About CBD and Where to Buy It

CBD: What it Is, What It Does,
and From Whom to Purchase It


CBD
 

Also Reviewing CBDMall

LifeLaurels' Preferred Vendor for All Things CBD



Rating: 5 Laurels



I am a Chronic Pain Person. I choose NOT to use opiates as a part of my pain management strategy. Opiates have a slew of negative side effects, especially after long-term use. I prefer more natural remedies to help me manage my pain. For me, CBD is an essential part of  pain management.

CBD is derived from Hemp, rather than marijuana. It is legal Federally, as well as in most States, thanks to the Hemp Farming Act of 2018.  The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Hemp Farming Bill) authorized the production of hemp and removed hemp and hemp seeds from the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) schedule of Controlled Substances.  Thus, it is legal in states where traditional weed is not. Additionally, hemp contains all of the pain management benefits of marijuana, and is available in varieties that do not cause any psychoactive side effects. There are also varieties that will give you the buzz.

When CBD first became widely available, I was excited to try it.  I experimented with various brands, and definitely found that some brands are more effective than others. I also found that prices varied widely, even for the exact same products. I continue to try new brands and new vendors, but I keep coming back to CBDMall. They carry the brands I like at the best prices I have found so far. Their Free Shipping threshold is low enough that I reach it without a problem when I place my monthly order. CBDMall also  runs sales very frequently, which helps me save even more.