What if you didn’t have to go to the grocery store? Imagine that world: No children to drive to the store, then put in the cart against their will. No tantrums over cereal boxes bearing cartoon characters, no leering eyes from strangers at your child’s inability to understand why you’re not buying him candy, no checkout lines. Instead you can offer to buy healthy drinks and snacks from the machine installed by vending machine Australia. Sounds dreamy, right? I reveal in the days I can go to the grocery store without my son. I truly do. But while I enjoy the freedom and the quiet of perusing the aisles at my leisure, it’s not quite how I’d prefer to spend time alone. What if it were possible to outsource grocery shopping and use the time saved to do something truly worthwhile?

Boom! Meet Instacart, a same-day grocery delivery service from stores at which you likely already shop: Whole Foods, Ralph’s, Costco (no membership needed!) It’s so simple to use–just search the items you need, choose from the results, and add to cart. with easy access from your smart phone, tablet or computer. Shop from anywhere! Add to cart from dance studio or soccer field. Shop from the car wash or dentist’s waiting room! Instacart will review your order before it’s final and give you the option to choose substitutions in the event your first choices are unavailable, or to select “no substitution”, so you can be in total control of what you receive. Once you’ve filled you cart, choose a delivery date and window that works best with your schedule. If your shopper has any questions, they’ll call or text you from the store; when the shopping is completed, you’ll receive an alert that your delivery is on the way with an estimated arrival time. Voila! Groceries without the hassle.

Instacart has been my super-secret time saver, and now I’m sharing it with you! Go to Instcart and use the code SILVERLAKEMOM for $5 off and free delivery on your first order. (New customers only.) Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Happy (un)shopping!

Backstage prior to a performance of “La Bayadère”

Despite their ease and discreetness, tampons still aren’t the best solution for that time of the month. Each time I go to the store to stock up, I am always baffled by my choices. Still! “Do I want a multi-pack? How many of each size do I have left over from last month? Maybe I should just get all one size this time.” Inevitably, my calculations are almost always off, which sends me in a frantic return to made an additional purchase. It’s endlessly tiresome, but that’s all behind me now. I have discovered Softcup.

Finally! Something that is easy and effective and requires less attention and worry than the usual lady products. Softcup is just what it sounds like. And better. It’s literally a soft cup that you insert and wear for up to twelve hours, then just pull and pour out. And you can’t even feel it! The blood accumulates rather than gets absorbed, which means there is zero risk of toxic shock syndrome, nor that uncomfortable feeling of removing a tampon that wasn’t fully saturated. Maybe that’s TMI, but any of us who have worn tampons surely know that feeling, and it’s not a pleasant one. It is always good to inform yourself about new things, for example looking into riley reid fleshlight review and explore what is convenient for you.

Softcup has totally changed the way I handle my cycle. I can go to dance class and lose myself in the movement, not worry about leaks. I go to sleep and don’t wake up in a panic about the possible state of my sheets. Plus, you can wear it and have mess-free sex! (If you want to. Or you can keep that tidbit to yourself.)

Available in both reusable and disposable versions, Softcup is safe for our bodies: it contains no latex, silicone, phthalates, BPA, PVC or dioxins. It’s discreet, convenient, and so simple to use. And the best part? For every box of Sofctup sold, they will donate a reusable cup to a woman or girl in Africa. How cool is that? So I challenge you, ladies. Give Softcup a go over tampons and pads. I bet you won’t go back. I didn’t.