Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wordy Wednesday: Essential!


Ah, this is a fun challenge thanks to B-A-R (Blog-A-Rhythm) member, writer and blogger Roshan Radhakrishnan, whose word prompt for today is "Essential." I couldn't resist not partaking in this! How fun! ;)

Other than what is going on in my life right now, I would say that what comes to mind is...oh wait a minute, not so fast! Let me back up for a moment.

Have any of you seen the commercial years ago, I think an American Express card with the tag line, "Don't leave home without it!" This refers to the credit card.

The following commercial isn't the best that I've seen; however, it will give you a sense:



Well, for me I use that tag line verbally out loud from time to time for something I consider extremely essential on any given day, whether hot and dry or cold and wet. It is small enough you can stick into a pocket or a purse.

Guess what it is? Oh, you'll probably never guess. It's chapstick! For me, it's of the natural kind like Burt's Bees.

Wouldn't you agree, this is essential, maybe even more so?! ;)

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  1. Is chapstick like a lip balm Ell? Well, if so then I can't go out without it either :)

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    1. It's similar. According to online search (google), lip balm is "a preparation applied to soothe sore or cracked lips" and chapstick is "a small stick of a cosmetic substance used to prevent chapping of the lips." The latter is more preventative. ;) <3

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  2. Surely agree with you there..with some face cream and eyeliner ;)

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    1. Really? You think chapstick is on par with face cream and eyeliner? ;) <3

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  4. Agree with you there, Elly. And Burt's bees is my favorite too..:)

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    1. Yes, Burt's bees goes on easily, smoothly and no perfume or chemical smell! :) <3

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  5. I keep a paw paw in my purse ... be it chapped lips or show bite... it cures all :P hehehe don't look at my comparison of lips and feet :P

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  6. I know chapstick is very good for dry lips..I also use it in winter, in summer it is not necessary.

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    1. It certainly is, though I use it year-round! ;) <3

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  7. It certainly is an essential. I have one on my dresser all year round. It sure is a different take on the prompt.

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    1. I'm glad you agree! ;) I didn't think it was that unusual when you think of basics, necessities, survival kit essentials.... ;) <3

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  8. Hello Elly.
    I used to use chapstick back in the day. Now I've advanced to making my own lip balm. It's really quite easy. I have a step-by-step tutorial with photos for anyone interested in making their own.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and directing me to this post. ;-)
    Enjoy the rest of the AtoZ Challenge!

    Barbara @ Entrepreneurial Goddess

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    1. I used to use chapstick as well and now use lip balm only. ;) However, I may consider making my own one day: thanks for the info! :) <3

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