Tag: Bed Bath & Beyond

Not So Ninja

Not So Ninja

  My home has been overrun with ninjas. Not the mercenary type…..kitchen appliances!   Ninja has become the new nameplate of kitchen gadgetry and more. Maker of the popular air fryer (we have), coffee makers, food processors, blenders (we have), toaster ovens, cookers, just about anything you can think of—Ninja makes it. Well, sort of. …

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MS Jeopardy

MS Jeopardy

Time for a rerun of an old, dog-eared My Odd Sock blog post.  Enjoy!…     Let’s challenge our brain a bit with MS Jeopardy! You know how to play…I’ll supply the answer–you give me the question. Let’s begin…..     The Answer: The Question: What is a well-balanced diet? **********   The Answer: The …

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Things That Grow

Things That Grow

  There are obvious things that grow in life, children, the national debt, our waistlines. But I want to focus on the not-so-obvious. The kind of stuff that sneaks up on you.  Overwhelms.  And before you know it gets out of control. Here are ten “Things That Grow” in my home without any particular effort. …

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MS: How Much Do You Know?

MS: How Much Do You Know?

  So you are patting yourself on the back for your knowledge of multiple sclerosis, huh? You have read the research. Visited the websites. Books, journals, studys, ect ect. You know so much about multiple sclerosis YOU should be wearing a white coat.   But before we start calling you “Doc”, it’s time to test …

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SMH

SMH

    SMH, short for “shaking my head.” There are a lot of things going on in this world today that leaves one SMH. Heck this whole website is based on SMH. So to add fuel to the fire, I thought I would “pile on” with a few new items worthy of SMH distinction.   …

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Use Your Tools

Use Your Tools

    As one with multiple sclerosis, walking, yeah simple walking, can be a misadventure of mobility.  (Tell me something I don’t know!) But trying to carry something while walking can be a downright catastrophe! Especially if you are like me and use a mobility aid like canes, crutches, rollator, wheelchair, scooter…or a combo of …

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Sh#@ I Don’t Need

Sh#@ I Don’t Need

    Each day, you the consumer, are faced with a barrage of messages vying for your attention—and your money. Buy this.  Buy that.  Save this.  Get that.  Act now.  Order today.  Call now.  Reserve yours. To help you sort through the endless, mind-numbing enticements, My Odd Sock presents something I like to call…..   …

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My Odd Sock’s Thanksgiving Turkeys

My Odd Sock’s Thanksgiving Turkeys

        Before you are off to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I would share some items found in recent ads that are REAL Thanksgiving turkeys…..             Retailers are busy pushing everything you need to set an elegant dining room.   Tablecloths, seat covers, flatware, linen napkins, …

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Back To School 2015

Back To School 2015

      Shop shop till you drop!   It’s back to school time already and My Odd Sock has been busy checking the ads for everything little Johnny or Suzie will need as they head back to campus.   You get your charge card while I grab a cart as we shop Back To …

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Last Minute Back To School Shopping

Last Minute Back To School Shopping

  Many of our students are back in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean it’s not too late to pick up those ridiculous items retailers think we can’t do without.   And who better than My Odd Sock to point out the dumbest products you’ll never need.   Let’s get started and not waste another …

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