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Last week I signed up for a new affiliate network where they pair you with companies. However I started googling them and even established brands have bad reviews which make me question whether to recommend them. I would make a terrible influencer. I’m not about to pair with the skinny tea people and they did email me. I’m still trying to figure it out, but we may feature links outside Amazon in the future. Here some Amazon products to help you look cute on Zoom, some products for soap-making and some possible Father’s Day presents. Let me know if there’s anything I can look up and if you’ve already asked and I forgot please remind me.

An adjustable ring light so you can look cute on video

The easiest thing you can do to look cute on Zoom is to set the filter. When you’re in Zoom, click the little up arrow next to the video icon in the lower left. Choose then click “touch up my appearance” under “my video.” You may want to choose “enable HD” too, I think I look better with that, but it’s up to you. I’ve read so many recommendations to get a ring light so you have the perfect lighting for your video calls. This is a ring light with a separate gooseneck stand for your camera or webcam that clips to a desk or table. It has 95 ratings, 4.5 stars and an A from Fakespot. I picked it because it’s more affordable than other ring lamps and can be used with a phone or webcam. I might just clip this to the table and leave the webcam at the top of my monitor. Reviewers say “I see a great different in my videos even on the [lowest] setting,” “definitely makes a difference and was exactly what I needed” “really boosts my webcam quality and focusing ability,” and “The holders stay in place very well and can be adjusted easily.”

If you’re looking to spend a little more money for a bigger light, this 10″ selfie ring light with a tripod stand and phone holder is $65. It has over 1,200 reviews, 4.3 stars and an A on Fakespot.

An affordable sous vide cooker for perfectly cooked meat every time

I have wanted one of these for years, so when it came up as a suggested Father’s Day present I had to read about them. Sous vide is a French method of cooking where you put meat in plastic and cook it at a low steady temperature. The meat ends up juicy and perfectly cooked. I looked through so many Fakespot ratings for these cookers, they’re just little devices you clip to a pot to circulate water and keep the temperature steady. None of them had over a C on Fakespot and most had D or F ratings. The Auag was the most inexpensive model I found, it’s just $40 and has 4.3 stars, over 118 ratings and a C on Fakespot, making the adjusted rating still over 4 stars. Home chefs call it “whisper quiet,” say the meat comes out “really tender” and that it’s a “great bargain for the price.” Some say the setup is tricky but there are tips in the top reviews for setting it up. It only takes half an hour for chicken or fish and steak is recommended to cook for six hours, there’s a graphic below.

A three piece set of nesting glass mixing bowls that you can serve in

Some of my favorite, most-used items in the kitchen are small to medium-sized bowls I use for mixing and serving. Sometimes I have to wash them as I’m prepping so I can use them for something else. This is a set of three glass mixing bowls by Pyrex for under $13. They have 4.8 stars, over 4,000 ratings and a B on Fakespot. You can also buy lids for them separately. These are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Reviewers write that they “take up little space” and that “The quality is so great that they will last you for many years. The glass is hard to break and never stains and food easily comes right off.” These are also said to be pretty enough to serve in, and that they’re great for sauces, dips and more.

Update: these are out of stock. You can get a set of 10 nesting glass Anchor bowls for $30. Those have 4.4 stars, 606 ratings and a B on Fakespot.

Soap-making supplies so you can make some as gifts

The other day my neighbors helped me call my landlord after my son and I got locked out of the house. I wondered what I could make to thank them. It’s weird to give people baked goods at this time, right? There’s a pandemic and people might not want food. I saw an interview with Marcia Gay Harden where she was making soap! (I’m covering that separately because why not?) I got inspired to make some myself. You can send little soaps to friends in the mail or leave them on their porches as a gift.

A set of 12 soap molds with gorgeous patterns

This is a set of two silicone soap molds with 6 chambers each for a total of 12 soaps. It’s $16 and has 4.9 stars, over 1,200 ratings and a B on Fakespot. There are lovely intricate patterns like hearts, trees and butterflies and it’s said to “make absolutely beautiful soap.” Another reviewer writes that “The silicone is super easy to get the soap out of and the design imprint is flawless.” They’re also said to be “easy to clean and fill” and to “create a nice full-sized bar of soap.” Each soap is supposed to be about 4 ounces.

5 lbs of goat milk soap base

If you’re making soaps that are about 4 ounces each you can make 4 soaps per pound. If you’d like to buy enough to make about 20 soaps you can get 5 lbs of goats milk soap base for almost $20. (This is not a cheap hobby, but handmade soaps are expensive.) This has over 1,000 ratings, 4.6 stars and a B on Fakespot. People say this formula is great for mixing in things like oatmeal and that the soap “lathers nicely, doesn’t disintegrate in the shower, and smells lovely and fresh.”

32 shades of mica powder for bright and pretty soaps

If you want to have colorful soaps, this set of 32 mica powders should do the trick. They have 4.7 stars, over 465 ratings and a B on Fakespot. Reviewers say “I love every one of these colors and have made multiple loaves of soap,” and that they are a “great selection of colors” and “worked beautifully.” These can also be used for candle-making, pottery and other crafts. There are also little dried flowers you can buy to embed in candles and soaps. Ok I went off on a tangent about soap-making.

A silent, easy-to-program retro alarm clock

This retro battery-powered alarm clock would make a thoughtful Father’s Day gift. It’s a cool looking cool that’s easy to set. It’s 5.5” tall and has big numbers so it’s easy to read. It has a backlight and a touch light along with a snooze feature and is just $18. It also comes in a glow-in-the-dark version and other colors. It has 721 ratings, 4.3 stars and an A on Fakespot. Reviewers call it “exactly what I needed,” “perfect,” “a nice throwback” and “easy to see and set.”

A black acrylic tray for remotes, bedside storage and more

This black 10.2 x 8.5 inch tray would make a great gift. It’s under $20 and has 39 ratings, 4.4 stars and a B on Fakespot. It can be used for car keys, phones, remotes, jewelry and toiletries. It’s said to be “perfect for the nightstand,” “very lightweight” and to be “great for holding items.”

A multipurpose tool that fits in a wallet

We’ve featured the Wallet Ninja before. I got one for my son for Christmas and he loves it. Built-in tools include four different screwdrivers, a box opener, can opener, bottle opener and more. This is an updated 2.0 version with a little mirror and nail file. People call it “super durable,” “very useful” and “better than similar wallet tools.” This does not have a great Fakespot rating, and some people complain that the TSA will confiscate it at the airport.

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Of all the Insta-models and nepotism models, I always thought that Hailey Baldwin was actually pretty natural? My votes for most-tweaked-looking Insta-models would be Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. And I’m saying that as a fan of Bella Hadid, but of course Bella had a nose job and had some other stuff tweaked. Kendall is getting lip work and Kylie looked like she got a head transplant when she turned 18. But Hailey? I genuinely thought the change in her look over the years was mostly about makeup and simple ageing. But someone posted this very old side-by-side:

— The Sun (@TheSun) May 23, 2020

The side-by-side comparison was deleted, and it was deleted because Hailey clapped back, as the youths say. She commented:

After an Insta user low-key accused Hailey of messing with her face, Hailey fired back to set the record alllll the way straight. “Stop using pics that are edited by makeup artists! This photo on the right is NOT what I look like….I’ve never touched my face so if you’re gonna sit around and compare me at 13 and then me at 23, at least use a natural photo that wasn’t edited so crazy.”

[From Cosmo]

Yeah, the photo is Hailey when she had barely begun puberty? It’s one thing to compare Bella Hadid’s nose at 16/17 versus someone looking different at 13! I went through the photo archives to look at Hailey’s early public appearances, and I honestly don’t see that much of a difference? The makeup is very different and that’s about it. She even has the same nose now that she had in 2011.

Photos courtesy of Backgrid, WENN.

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Thanks for all your support in the Amazon post on Tuesday, our first in two months. You were so nice and I appreciate it a lot! I wasn’t shopping the past few weeks and didn’t know what to buy so it took me a while to start these up again. Plus a lot of stuff wasn’t available. In future posts I’m going to be repeating some recommendations of things I find really useful, particularly skincare, haircare and beauty supplies. I’m also including new things I want as usual! Thanks to Ella for sending me some recommendations and some of these are from Buzzfeed.

Anti-fog spray so your glasses won’t fog when you’re wearing a mask

I saw this featured on Buzzfeed and now I want this. My son’s glasses fog up whenever he’s wearing a mask but this anti-fog spray for non-reflective glasses should do the trick. You get 4 ounces for $12.55. This has 4 stars, over 3,500 ratings and an A from Fakespot. Reviewers say it works on goggles to keep them from fogging underwater while they’re swimming, that they use it on the mirror so they can take a shower and get ready right away, and that it also works to keep glasses from fogging while you’re doing sports.

Vented expandable bread storage to keep bread fresh longer

I have been making bread and buying more bread now that I don’t shop as much. I’m getting a surplus of bread, but my son won’t eat it as often if it’s frozen. This is a clear bread storage container that expands to fit the size of your loaf. It’s $19.99, has 4.5 stars, over 1,600 ratings and a B on Fakespot. Reviewers call it “perfect for our fresh baked bread,” say that it keeps bread “fresher and much easier to cut,” and that it keeps bread fresh for about a week vs. 4 days in the bag. Even after 10 days “it is only stale around the edges.”

A whisk made for blending dough and dry goods

I love it when there are products I didn’t know existed to solve minor problems. Ella sent me this whisk just for dough! Whenever I make bread it ends up sticking all over the whisk, so this is ingenious. This stainless steel Danish bread dough whisk by Teevea is $14. It has 552 ratings, 4.7 stars and a B from Fakespot. People say it replaces a whisk, spoon, fork and all the other utensils they use for different baking projects. It’s said to be “very strong,” so it doesn’t bend easily, and to feel smooth and comfortable in the hand. One woman made a dough recipe “in half the time with half the effort.”

A hummingbird feeder so you can watch them while you work

My friend Karen got a regular birdfeeder and has been posting photos of the birds who come to visit. I only have a covered porch on the back and I don’t want to deal with bird sh-t or with annoying squirrels. A hummingbird feeder might be the solution. I looked through so many reviews to find one that is pretty, affordable and doesn’t attract bees or ants. This is a 12 ounce retro-style feeder for $18. It has 4.4 stars, 1,200 ratings and a B on Fakespot. People say it really works to attract hummingbirds and that the little moat keeps ants out. It’s said to keep bees away too, as long as you don’t overfill it. It’s called “easy to rinse and re-fill” and one reviewer says it’s “not flimsy” and that “the design allows hummingbirds to perch while they drink.” If you’re looking to spend a little more for a fancier feeder, this beautiful handblown glass feeder is $37 and holds 32 ounces. (That one has 4.3 stars, 772 ratings and a B on Fakespot.)

A brightening serum with 2% hydroquinone, vitamin c, salicylic acid and niacinamide

I also saw this product on Buzzfeed and was sold. You get 1.23 ounces for $20. It has 3.8 stars, 381 ratings and a B on Fakespot. Reviewers rave that this fades sun and age spots, lightens melasma and reduces acne scarring. It’s said to be so powerful you only need a small amount. It can cause reactions for some people when it’s used too often, so you may want to avoid it if you have sensitive skin. Women write that it makes their skin softer, that it really works, and that “my problem dark spots and pimple scars are fading away.”

High-waisted faux leather leggings that are just as cute as the more expensive kind

On my last shopping trip before lockdown I bought a pair of faux leather leggings from Express. That was at the end of February and I sadly haven’t worn them out once. They’re so cute though. These faux leather high-waisted leggings are more affordable than I paid on sale. They’re just $19 and come in sizes small to xx-large. They have 8,000 ratings, 3.8 stars and a B on Fakespot. Women say “these leggings are fabulous,” they “fit like a glove,” and that they are “comfy and sexy,” “look like real leather” and “smooth over curves.” Reviewer photos show that these flatter all body types. Some say they had a funky smell but that is easily fixed by soaking them in a solution with water, detergent and white vinegar.

Affordable mascara that’s comparable to Tarte’s Lights Camera Lashes

As I’ve mentioned a few times, I use L’oreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara for day wear and I love it. It makes your eyelashes long and separated and it’s not clumpy at all. However I got a sample of Tarte’s Lights Camera Lashes mascara from Sephora and it’s perfect for evening looks and for standing out in Zoom meetings. It has that extra oomph which makes it look like you’re wearing fake lashes. It’s so expensive though. Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara by Essence is just $5 a tube! It’s has almost 20,000(!) ratings, 4.2 stars and a C on Fakespot, making the adjusted rating still over 4 stars. One woman said she used to use Lights Camera Lashes before switching to Lash Princess and that it “provides dramatic length and great volume.” It’s said to give “a flawless result for an affordable price,” to “work wonders,” last all day and to be “totally worth the price.” A couple of reviewers say it can be clumpy, but one woman said that’s because it has beeswax in it and that it can be solved by heating it up to body temperature, I guess by holding the tube before applying.

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I have a real question for the British peeps out there: when Prince William speaks about mental health in certain areas – say men’s mental health, or mental health in football – do you believe he’s speaking with any credibility? I used to think that William could legitimately help people here or there, and at worst his efforts were just neutral and rather basic. But everything that’s happened in the past few years, especially seeing how poorly William responded to a mental health issue within his own family, with his only brother, it just makes me angry to hear William try to adopt a patina of legitimacy. He couldn’t have cared less about what he was actively doing to harm his brother and sister-in-law. So why should I give a sh-t about what William has to say about mental health now? Add to that, one of the last times William spoke about mental health in football, he spoke about racism and he said “I’m fed up with it, I’m so bored of it.” A real mental health giant.

So, William took part in a documentary called Football, Prince William and our Mental Health. It will air on May 28 in the UK. Part of the documentary is a conversation with former footballer Marvin Sordell. Some quotes:

Prince William is opening up about how becoming a parent was “one of the scariest” moments of his life, and how he and wife Kate Middleton work through their mental health challenges together. In a groundbreaking new documentary, Football, Prince William and our Mental Health, the prince, 37, says that having his three children — Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2 — was his “biggest life-changing moment.”

In the new film, which airs on BBC One in the U.K. on May 28, the royal sympathizes with former soccer player Marvin Sordell, who suffered from depression and grew up without a father. William recalls the death of his own mother, Princess Diana, during their conversation. Sordell has talked openly about how his mental health challenges impacted his career in football and his personal life. Becoming a father “was the hardest time in my life,” he tells William.” You know, I found it really tough . . . I grew up without my father . . . I really struggled with my emotions at that time.”

William agrees as he opens up about losing his mom Diana, who died following a car crash in Paris in 1997. “Having children is the biggest life-changing moment, it really is . . . I think when you’ve been through something traumatic in life, and that is like you say, your dad not being around, my mother dying when I was younger, the emotions come back, in leaps and bounds,” William shares.

When Sordell admits that he “found it really tough” when he became a father, the prince says, “Me and Catherine, particularly, we support each other and we go through those moments together and we kind of evolve and learn together. I can completely relate to what you’re saying about children coming along — it’s one of the most amazing moments of life, but it’s also one of the scariest.”

[From People]

“Me and Catherine, particularly, we support each other and we go through those moments together…” “Particularly”? He particularly supports Kate, but he might also support some other people? Rose? Also, William f–ked off to Cambridge to “audit” classes and hang out with coeds just months after Prince George was born. And all of this talk about how hard it was for William when he became a parent… think about what William was orchestrating against Harry and Meghan while Meghan was pregnant. That Times story about William actively seeking to exile Harry and Meghan because they were so popular? That came just a few weeks before Meghan gave birth to Archie.

Photos courtesy of WENN, Avalon Red and Backgrid.

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