Sharon Roberts

Oh man & sounds like you're in the same boat I was last year after my case gave out during a rainy hike. I switched to something more durable and it's been a game changer, especially for clumsy folks like us. Think about silicone for that extra flex and cushion against drops, or go with rugged plastic if you want serious protection without the bulk piling on. Waterproof features are key if you're out in the elements, saved my phone more than once. And a stand? Super handy for hands-free viewing, I use it all the time. Shop around online, filter for prices around twenty bucks and check user stories on how they hold up in rough use. Make sure it fits your phone model perfectly, no blocked ports or awkward buttons. Once you get it, give it a test run on a jog. If it slips, maybe try another material. Yeah, that worked for me anyway.

That off taste is usually the minerals leaching from scale, so a good descale will help right away so yeah... use either diluted white vinegar one part to two parts water or citric acid at a tablespoon per half liter. Boil, rest twenty minutes, wipe gently, rinse a few times, then boil fresh water and toss it. If the deposit is stubborn, repeat the cycle rather than letting acid sit for hours, it is kinder to the metal. Tastes better immediately. To slow the buildup empty the kettle after each use and leave the lid open so it dries, and if you have a filter use it, it really does help with chalky water. I do mine every two to four weeks, sometimes weekly during summer when we boil constantly.

Make-it-yourself rice bowls are the adult version of Lunchables, and everyone pretends they chose it for health. Big pot of jasmine rice, a veg-heavy main like peanut-free stir-fry or tomato chickpea stew, then bowls of add-ons: roasted chicken, feta, herbs, sauces. It looks cohesive on the table and nobody feels singled out because everyone's assembling anyway. Keep one spoon per item and park the gluten far away like an ex at a wedding.

On most iSUPs I get the best feel right near the high end of the printed range. If yours says 12 to 15 I pump to 14 or 15 for flat water and heavier paddlers and back off to about 12 to 13 for surf or light riders. To sanity check a sketchy hand gauge at home use a shock pump from a mountain bike with a SUP valve adapter and read that gauge while you fill. Then put a tiny mark on your manual gauge at the true target so you can hit it fast next time even if the numbers are off. Keep in mind the sun can raise pressure and cold water can knock it down so recheck after launch and burp a little air if the deck feels drum tight. Works great.