January 28, 2022 marked my one year anniversary of paying off my student loans . Reflecting back on choosing to pay off my student loans leaves me with several take a ways that I want to share with you! In September 2020 I decided to become debt free by utilizing the debt snowball method to pay off all my debt. Before this I had struggled to save and really understand basic financial principles. As a first-generation college student, I received a scholarship to attend undergrad for free, but the scholarship did not cover summers. During the summers I took out student loans to cover costs without paying interest rates or how much I was taking out. By the end of undergrad I had amassed a little under $17K. Fast forward to graduate school I received another scholarship that covered my education. At the time I was a teacher in a new very expensive city and I had missed the cutoff to have my paycheck last me throughout the summer. So, I decided to take out a loan for two summers to keep
As a Special Education teacher, I would have parents
often ask me about ways to groom their students i.e. hair removal, hair care,
and other things. Many of them were worried about their students hurting
themselves or using too much of a given product and making a mess. I would
often recommend things like Nair, a hair removal chemical that for the most
part is safe but would require some supervision. I like Nair because it is
quick, cheap, and does not require a lot of work. I typically use Nair every
two weeks on my underarms, legs, and top lip (yes, Ms. Duggan has a mustache!).
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2: This is a photo of the thumbnail for my YouTube video on Adult Daily Living
Skills: Using Nair (Grooming)
Now although Nair is a great product to use there are
somethings that you should be aware of. Keep in mind that Nair is a chemical,
has a strong smell, and should only be left on for no more than 6-8 minutes. If
you are someone, who does not like strong smells and has sensitive skin this
may not be an option for you. Also, only
put the product where you want to remove unwanted hair. Stay away from your
eyebrows, hair that is on top of your head, or anywhere else you want to keep
your hair.
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2: This is a photo of Snow White with and without eyebrows
Once you’re ready to get rid of your unwanted hair be sure to wear a pair of shorts so the product does not get on your clothes. When I Nair my legs I squeeze out a nice sized portion onto my hands and pat the product on to my legs and thighs. Be sure to work quick as the product does start to work as soon as you place it on. Once you finish both legs let the product sit for no longer than eight minutes. If you feel any burning or tingling before then be sure to remove it immediately. I then get in the tub, turn on the hot water, and take a washcloth to wipe off the hair. Once you’ve gotten all the hair and product off use some shower gel to wash your legs off. This will make sure all of the product is off and you don’t smell like Nair.
Figure 3: This is a screenshot from my YouTube video on Nair. I am washing the product off of my leg in the bathtub with a washcloth.
When talking to your student about grooming I would
recommend that you introduce Nair by describing the purpose of the product and
how to use it safely. How do you remove unwanted hair? Drop down in the comments and let me know! Check out the video
below and tell me if you typically use Nair. Also, don’t forget to purchase a
copy of my new eBook where I talk about grooming!
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4: This is a photo of my eBook Adult Daily Living Skills: What’s the Big Deal?
Adult Daily Living
Skills: Using Nair (Grooming)
Coupon Code: Ms. Duggan
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