Category: Heavy Handed Advice

Heavy Handed Advice is exactly what it sounds like — opinions you didn’t ask for but probably need. This is the corner of the internet where I tell you what I’d tell my best friend, which is sometimes “you’re right” and sometimes “you’re being ridiculous.”
What kind of advice is on TTB?
Life stuff. Money stuff. Relationship stuff. Parenting stuff. The kind of advice that doesn’t come with a 17-step plan or a $99 download. Just honest takes from someone who’s made every mistake worth making and lived to write about it.
Who writes the advice posts?
I do. Jamie Slack — blogger since the AOL days, currently raising one kid and several houseplants. If I write it, I mean it.
Got a question that isn’t covered here?
If it’s the kind of question you’d ask at midnight when nobody else is awake — love, work, the weird dreams — that’s exactly what I built Elementually for. No scripts, no judgment, just answers.

White Claw Now Makes Flavored Vodka and You’re Welcome

If you’re not a big fan of seltzer drinks, White Claw hears you.

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As someone who doesn’t prefer seltzer drinks (cocktails are more my style), White Claw has finally stepped out of the bubbly beverages and expanded to more of a smoother taste.

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What’s dubbed White Claw Spirits, the beverage brand has turned their famous drink into an entire new line of flavorful vodkas you can pop open on girls night.

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And each bottle per White Claw’s website, is filtered with a pressure that’s equivalent to a 30 foot wave, for a smooth finish you know?

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Featuring three new flavored vodkas including Pineapple, Mango, and Black Cherry, each bottle is colorfully decorated by the corresponding flavor.

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And if you’re looking for the Mango flavor, simply look for the orange cap or if you prefer Black Cherry purple is your match and Pineapple, yes you guessed it will be bright yellow on the shelf!

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So if you prefer a shot with the girls for a fruity flavor or a mixed drink paired with their original vodka without the flavor, these four new bottles are great for both scenarios.

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And if you ran out of vodka to pair with your cocktails at home, you can find the new line of vodka from White Claw currently nationwide.

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This Tiny Puzzle Is Completely Clear And I Dare You To Finish It

Four words — Tiny, Clear, Jigsaw Puzzle!

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I’m not even joking!! You can get these super tiny jigsaw puzzles, and they are totally clear.

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Talk about a challenging game!

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Warning! This puzzle is not for the faint hearted.
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It’s called the Impossible Puzzle, and each one comes with 240 clear little acrylic pieces.

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Since it’s totally clear, there OBVIOUSLY aren’t any pictures to match up. You just have to find matching sides, and try to go from there.

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Forget about joining puzzle pieces that look alike, because they’re all the same in this clear puzzle.
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It just might be the smallest, most difficult jigsaw puzzle you’ve ever seen!!

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It’s a gift so I didn’t put it together or anything. It arrived earlier than expected and looks purely evil. Thanks!
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Each tiny jigsaw puzzle comes in a beautiful matte, black, screw-top, metal tin. It’s perfect for gifting!

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If you’d rather forego the clear jigsaw pieces, and try your hand at black or white pieces, they offer all three choices.

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These clear, tiny puzzles run about $47. That will get you HOURS of fun as you try to match up the pieces.

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You can get your own Impossible Puzzle from the LittleDance shop on the Etsy website.

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This Giant Kirby Pillow Is Perfect for Taking the Ultimate Nap

Taking naps require all of the essentials such as a soft blanket, a comfy spot, and extra fluffy pillows.

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And if you haven’t been sleeping as well as you should, consider changing your pillows!

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What’s dubbed the giant Kirby Head Pillow, this oversized Kirby is a great gift for someone who lacks sleep at night and is in need of a few catnaps during the day.

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You can count on this pillow to be made from a soft and plushy material, which makes for an excellent pillow to rest your head on when it’s time to hit the hay.

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And not only is this pillow extra soft, but it also covers your head for private napping whenever you may need one; simply remove the pillow that’s covering Kirby’s mouth and snuggle your head inside.

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You can also use the same pillow you previously removed to use as an extra pillow inside for an another layer of support for your head!

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Although if you already have enough pillows on the bed that make for great sleep at night, this Kirby pillow can also be used as a dog or cat bed for smaller animals in the house!

You can currently snag the large Kirby pillow on Amazon for the best naps of your life.

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You Can Now Get Mini Croc Charms to Wear on Your Crocs and I’ve Never Been So Happy in My Life

Crocs have made a comeback, we know this.

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And what was once a 90’s shoe is now an even popular shoe then when it first was introduced to the public.

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Thanks to Etsy shop owner @MamaCharmz, you can now get charms for your Crocs that look exactly like the Crocs you currently already own.

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Dubbed the mini Croc shoe charms, these self explanatory charms are tiny Croc charms that fit on the top of your Crocs just like any other regular charm!

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A perfect gift for a Croc enthusiast, these teeny Croc charms come in seven different colors!

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You can count on colors like black, red, blue, green, white, yellow, and pink to pair with your Crocs but our suggestion, is to top the charms on white Crocs to make the charms stand out even more!

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Similarly to regular Crocs, these charms also have a functioning heel strap and tiny holes on the top to make it resemble a real Croc, and who’s to say you can’t fit even tinier charms in those holes!

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You can currently find the mini-sized, Croc-shaped charms stocked on Etsy!

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You Can Now Get A Portable Car Toilet and I Have So Many Questions

You can get a Portable Car Toilet to take with you on long car trips, and it could really be a game changer for your toileting needs!

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Seriously. I used to work an hour away, down all backroads, and there were many times this would have come in so handy.

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It’s totally portable — easy to carry — but it can hold up to 550 pounds of pressure on the seat.

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Using on car, the seat belt design can make the buttocks fit together with the toilet, which prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.
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This portable toilet is ergonomically designed, so it will be a comfortable bathroom experience even if the situation is a tad bit uncomfortable.

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It doesn’t JUST have to be used for long car trips. There are SO many reasons why you might need a portable toilet.

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I would totally use this toilet if I were camping, hiking, boating, or even shopping at an outdoor market that doesn’t have bathrooms.

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It can be used for disabled people, and the elderly can use it as a night toilet.

Heck, you might carry it with you just to avoid public restrooms!

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As someone with anxiety around not being able to use the restroom, just knowing that I can if I need to and am stuck in a vehicle for an extended amount of time… This helps relieve so much anxiety for me.
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Kids and adults can both use this toilet, so you don’t have to carry multiple toddler toilets on long trips.

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This toilet is super easy to use. There are basically 4 steps.

Works great and although it looks small it fits fine.
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Step 1: Place the collection bag inside the toilet, and secure it with the sealing rubber ring.

Step 2: Put the cushion in place.

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Step 3: Open the toilet lid, and do your business.

Step 4: Take the sealing rubber ring off and pull out the collection bag.

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You can get your own Portable Car Toilet on the Amazon website.

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Rick & Morty Cuts Ties with Justin Roiland After Domestic Abuse Charges

The future of Rick & Morty is up in the air…

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If you are an Adult Swim fan or even just a Rick & Morty fan, chances are, you know who Justin Roiland is.

But in case you don’t, Justin Roiland is a co-creator of the series and is the voice of both Rick & Morty.

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According to the official statement released on the Rick & Morty Twitter account, Rick and Morty will continue with the cast and crew hard at work on Season 7 but not with Justin Roiland in tow.

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“Adult Swim has ended its association with Justin Roiland. Rick and Morty will continue.” The talented and dedicated crew are hard at work on Season 7.”

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However, what does that mean for the voices of the 2 main characters the entire series is based around? As of right now, nobody knows.

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Earlier this month, NBC News, reported that Rick and Morty series co-creator Justin Roiland was charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California following an incident filed in 2020.

Justin was charged with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit.

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According to the filing, the incident took place in January 2020, to which Roiland pleaded not guilty on both counts.

This is truly sad all around and I really hope that Adult Swim can do this series right without him.
This Chicken Dishwasher Cover is Perfect For Any Chicken Coop Owner

Well, this is a must-have for every chicken lover out there.

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Especially in these days of crazy egg prices, it will literally make your kitchen look like a million bucks. LOL!

This is a magnet that fits over your dishwasher, and makes it look like you have a chicken coop right in your kitchen.

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Country Rooster Vinyl Sticker affixes instantly to the front of your dishwasher or fridge,cabinet giving it a custom decorator look.
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It even makes your dishwasher cover look like it has depth — like the chickens are sitting right there waiting to be fed.

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I’m very pleased with how beautiful it is. I was afraid it wouldn’t be a pretty as the picture but it is! It is super cute. I was surprised it came rolled up but it came out of the box easily and looks great! Would be proud to gift it
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This Rooster and Hen Dishwasher Cover comes in 2 sizes: the small is 23 inches wide by 17 inches high, and the large is 23 inches wide by 26 inches high.

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Then, you can trim it with scissors to fit your exact dishwasher.

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Our 3D Printed dishwasher covers hide scratches, dents, or other unsightly marks on your dishwasher. It gives your outdated dishwasher a facelift with our easy to install colorful skin!
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You can really use this on any smooth, metal surface. So, you can stick it on your refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, or any other appliance that has a metal front.

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Very sturdy magnet and fits my dishwasher perfectly. Tons of compliments received!!
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These Dishwasher Magnets run $40, and will make your kitchen look so country cozy!

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You can get your own Rooster and Hen Dishwasher Cover on the Amazon website.

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M&M’s Is Getting Rid of Their Beloved ‘Spokescandies’ After Receiving Backlash For Changes Made

You wouldn’t think that updating a look would cause so much controversy, but M&M’s has been inundated with complaints about the new look of their M&M’s spokescandies.

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They have gotten so many complaints, that they are pausing the spokescandies “indefinitely.”

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Last year, the M&M mascots were given a modern, updated look; one that was meant to make the spokescandies a bit more inclusive.

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But, apparently people were having none of it.

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The M&M outfit controversy (I mean, it’s shoes, people!) basically broke the internet, and The M&M’s Chocolate Company is now apologizing.

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In the last year, we’ve made some changes to our beloved spokescandies. We weren’t sure if anyone would even notice. And we definitely didn’t think it would break the internet.
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Crazy, right?

Those colorful M&M spokescandies have been around for YEARS, and people are notoriously not good with change.

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In an attempt to bring everyone back together around the M&M’s bowl, M&M’s has decided to bring Maya Rudolph in as the interim spokesperson for the colorful chocolate candies.

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We have decided to take an indefinite pause from the spokescandies. In their place, we are proud to introduce a spokesperson America can agree on: The beloved Maya Rudolph.
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You will be able to see Ms. Rudolph in her new role as M&M’s ambassador during the Super Bowl LVII commercials.

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We are confident Ms. Rudolph will champion the power of fun to create a world where everyone feels they belong.
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OREO Releases New Most OREO OREO That is Stuffed with The Most Oreo Creme Ever

If you’re an OREO fan you are going to love this news…

Oreo just released a new Most Oreo Oreo and as the name suggests, it has the MOST Oreo and Creme ratio ever!

The Most OREO OREO Cookie Pack.

According to the press release:

The Most OREO OREO, features two chocolate-flavored basecakes playfully packed with ‘Most Stuf’ levels of creme, and for the first time ever, the creme has real OREO grind mixed in. A cookie quite literally stuffed with itself is so meta, it twisted open a space in the metaverse for OREO lovers—the OREOVERSE.

And along with the Most OREO OREO, unveils the OREOVERSE – an interactive, digital world where OREO fans can play and explore — and invites none other than Martha Stewart to navigate the virtual world.

Martha Stewart and Ryan McCallister with Most OREO OREO.

The OREOVERSE, the brand’s metaverse experience, invites fans to play multiple levels of cookie-themed games and get the chance to win deliciously unexpected prizes, including a $50,000 grand prize*.

The games range from “Stack Stuf” where fans will build the Most OREO OREO cookie, to “Rocket Stuf” where fans will inflate the Most OREO OREO cookie and aim for the stars.

The OREOVERSE can be found in Meta Horizon Worlds or on OREOVERSE.OREO.com.

And if you’re looking for these limited edition The Most Oreo Oreo, you can pre-order them starting today on OREO.com and they will start rolling out on shelves nationwide starting January 30.

It will be available for a limited time only.
Sam’s Club Is Selling A Giant Box of Peeps That Comes with 6 Different Varieties
Where are all of my Peeps people at?! If you actually enjoy eating Peeps, this is for you!

I won’t lie, I am team Peeps go in the trash but my kids actually enjoy Peeps (it’s pure sugar so go figure ha).

Well, if you are looking for some ideas for Easter, you need to hit up your local Sam’s Club.

Not only do they have a Giant Bucket filled with Easter Candy and Plastic Eggs (for your egg hunt) but they also have this:

This Peeps Variety pack comes with 6 different Easter Essentials including:
- Purple Peeps
- Blue Peeps
- Yellow Peeps
- Pink Peeps
- (2) Bags of Peeps Jelly Beans
Basically, it’s the ultimate box of Easter goodies and perfect to stuff inside Easter baskets.

You can find this in-store now at Sam’s Club and they are $11.98 each making each item about $2 each. Score