I Ask You. You Ask Me.

Jim: Question. What kind of bear is best?

Dwight: That’s a ridiculous question.

Jim: False. Black bear.

It’s question time.

First up, questions for you.

1. Best slow cooker recipes. Please tell me your favourites in the comment section. My slow cooker has been an under-utilized appliance for too long and I’m committed to using it more in 2025! (Things were getting off to a good start at the end of 2024 with Hot Buttered Apples and Baked Potatoes.)
2. Best exfoliating gloves. Do they work? Asking for a friend. (Not really. I’m asking for me.)
3. Best drugstore shampoo. Here is how I select what shampoo I will be using for the next two months: I look at the store shelf and see what is on sale/the cheapest. That’s what ends up in my cart and in our shower stall. Is there an incredible drugstore shampoo I’m missing out on for just a few extra dollars?
4. Best bathtub/shower cleaning products. I HATE cleaning the shower. Does anyone use an extendable scrubber that works well? I’m short and find it so hard to lean over and clean the tub surround. And, has anyone found a miracle shower cleaner? I’ve tried every homemade one on the block + lots of store-bought varieties and nothing seems to minimize the required elbow grease.

Second, questions for me. It’s been a while since I did an Ask Me (Almost) Anything series. If there’s a topic you’d like me to discuss or if you have any burning questions, now is the time! You can ask questions in the comment section, but it’s even easier to use this handy Google form. I can’t guarantee I’ll answer every question (hence the addition of the discretionary “Almost”), but I tend to be an open book.

Your turn.

• Slow cooker suggestions?
• What’s your favourite shampoo?

Questions for me? Ask them here!

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