Beware the Ides

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FASHION: March — they say it’s in like a lion and out like a lamb. Here, it’s still very much a lion. Warm up date nights and yourself with a cozy and trendy sweater dress. This full length one comes in 7 colors (black is always a winner), perfect for every day or a dinner out. We love this ¾ length thermal dress with a turtleneck – and it’s on sale. Treat yourself with this buttery cashmere — another sale! And for expecting Moms, a sleek knee-length maternity sweater dress with long puff sleeves. Bring the sweata weatha into spring by pairing them with pastel accessories: this belt bag, this scarf, or these retro kicks. Here’s a guide on how to make the most of your winter wardrobe as the weather warms. Don’t be a spring sucker: now’s the time to buy and get those sales!🌸

CULTURE: Beware the Ides of March! We’re sure you’ve heard this famous warning from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Today is March 15th - the “Ides.” But, what are the Ides and should March 15th have a gloomy connotation? Probably not – unless you’ve angered the imperial Senate. The soothsayer’s warning in Julius Caesar warned of Caesar’s impending murder, but at the time “Ides” simply referred to the 13th through the 15th in a lunar phase. It was Shakespeare’s masterful storytelling that got the phrase to persist through the centuries. Not convinced? The pop culture references are endless. And so are the memes. Dive back into Shakespeare with this all things Shakespeare podcast (complete with age appropriate reads) for you and for your children. And this one volume book on teaching children Shakespeare has sold thousands of copies and is super-effective and easy. Unpack a moody love poem in this video (which also nudged my son to memorize Sonnet 116). If that’s not enough to entice the men in your life, try out this insult generator, thou hasty-witted giglet! 

ECONOMY: Mo’ money, mo’ problems. 💸 Last Friday, California’s Silicon Valley Bank failed, making it the second biggest bank failure in American history. Here are the deets in a nutshell: It held $209 billion in assets, mostly deposits related to start-ups, tech, and healthcare companies. Markets were spooked. Commentators worried about failure “contagion” spreading to other banks. So, where do things stand? Regulators failed in their attempts to find a buyer over the weekend and had to insure even the deposits over $250k. Then, on Monday, another bank failed – this time Signature Bank in New York, which makes it now the third largest bank failure in history. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden have attempted to calm the markets and prevent further bank runs. Learn more here. Silver Lining: Mortgage rates dropped half a percentage, so maybe invest that money in some property?

WEATHER: Itchy nose? Watery eyes? Uncontrollable sneezing? You may be getting hit with an early onset of seasonal allergies. No, this is not a Claritin commercial, but much of the US has experienced a milder than usual winter. As a result, seasonal allergies are kicking in early in many places. Mr.6am has dealt with seasonal allergies most of his life and recommends trying a variety of medications (Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec are a few) to see what works best. Consistent allergy shots, nasal spray and eye drops also provided relief. What about local honey instead of immunotherapy to relieve allergies? Doctors are skeptical. Into a more holistic approach? Here’s a functional medicine approach to tackling those allergies.

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I don’t need a snack that my kids love, I need a snack my kids just kinda like. One that doesn’t cost ten dollars and is gone in two hours (I’m looking at you, cereal). One that isn’t crazy unhealthy, but also one that isn’t green. One that is cheap, easy, and fills them up! In essence: the word’s Okayest Snack. I know it’s out there…

With grocery prices on the rise, my weekly budget is tighter than normal, but my kiddos are feeling the lack of snacks. What’s a woman to do? Luckily laziness thrift is one of my strong suits, and this oatmeal bar was made with ingredients I had on hand. My kids were satiated, I used up some items in my pantry, and saved a few extra dollars. Now to delegate the cooking to one of my children… Home Ec is still a course, right?

Please send your ‘okayest snack’ ideas this way. I have a feeling oatmeal bars may only last a week…

Thanks, Mr6am!🥇

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