Public Libraries Aren't Free Anymore In San Antonio

Cutbacks. Cutbacks everywhere. 

And guess where another cutback has hit?

My beloved library. See, I love to read. I'm at the library weekly. I always have a book on hold because I'll see a review of a novel that sounds amazing, so onto the list it goes. 

And now?

Well. 

I got this:

Since I'm outside city limits, I have to pay $30 a year for a library card. And yeah, okay, maybe it's not a ton of money, but it's offensive.

Libraries should be free. A place to go into, settle into a chair, and savor the quiet with a fabulous book. 

It's a shame it has come to this. 

I can afford to pay. But think of all the other families who cannot. And I heard it's $30 per card, not per family, so the kids who proudly brandished their own card will most likely not have one anymore. Everything will be combined into one card, because who wants to pay over $100 for everyone in the family to have their own card?

I am hopeful this will stop at some point. Punishing folks for wanting to read is never a good thing. 

I am unsure if all libraries are doing this. I do not think so. I believe it in in select states. Or heck, maybe it's just Texas. 

I'll fork over the $30 with gritted teeth and attempt to forget about all the millionaire and billionaires who could easy make this go away. 

So do you have to pay an annual library fee?

Cat Blanc Halloween Costume

Miraculous is this fabulous animated show created by a French guy. It's about secret superheroes in high school, and my daughter Natalie has been a fan of years. It's set in France, and Natalie has been there before, so she gets excited when they go to spots she's visited. 

She went to a convention in town and the voice actor of Marinette was going to be there, so she was determined to meet her. 

Dressed as Cat Blanc, a character from the show.

She's on a budget, so she had to come up with the costume with stuff from her closet. Thankfully she shops at Goodwill often, so she had everything. 

She didn't have a white face mask, so she just used her face paint. 

Oh, and for reference, here's Cat Blanc:

She did get meet the voice actor Cristina Vee at the convention and said she was friendly:

If you want to watch Miraculous, it's on Netflix. 

Refillable Body Care Without The Garbage

There's so much wasted plastic these days. I am even guilty of wasting plastic, so I always try to find ways to offset my usage.

It's why I turn to Wild. They sell refillable body care--you buy the case, and then refill it with your favorite fragrance. This way you aren't constantly tossing away empty plastic. 

If you are a fan of spooky season as I am, they even have special Halloween packaging. I was sent the skeleton deodorant & lip balm case with the spooky scents. 

Did I like the scents though? Yes! I thought the Witches Brew had a sweet scent--it's notes are juicy bloodcurrant, poached plum, and sweet cherry. The Vanilla Voodoo was vanilla, spiced patchouli, and amber. This one was my favorite. 

The lip balm helped with my cracked lips. It went on smooth and gave my lips the relief they needed. 

Wild also has body washes and gift sets for the upcoming holiday season. 

And if skeletons aren't your jam, it's fine. They have SO many different case options. 

You can feel good about buying Wild products, because they are aluminum and cruelty-free, vegan, plus made with 94% natural ingredients. 

And you can save 20% on your order with the coding AIRINGMYLAUNDRY. 

With the holidays approaching, Wild is the best choice for those who are environmentally conscious. They currently have the cutest Paddington case, so hurry over and check them out.