Q: My husband considers shaving a ritual. He wants to experiment with different products, including pre-shave oils, specifically the sandalwood oil by Art of Shaving. I’d love to find this for him locally. Can you help? Thanks. — Maggie Riley, email
A: For super smooth skin and a close shave, your husband should massage a few drops of this oil before applying his shaving cream. You’ll find Art of Shaving sandalwood pre-shave oil in a 2-ounce bottle for $25 at Ulta Beauty, 1801 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404-355-1326. By the way, although it has sandalwood in its name, the oil doesn’t have a notable sandalwood scent. The main ingredients include castor seed and olive oils.
Q: In all of your searching for things, could you please find some bubblegum-flavored popcorn? And blueberry, too. It’s not for me but for my childlike friend. He’ll get a kick out of it. Thank you. — Shelley Peacock, email
A: Well, Shelley, it seems that bubblegum-flavored popcorn is a thing, along with birthday cake, watermelon and blue raspberry flavors. I found the vivid pink popcorn at Popcorn Haven, prices start at $3.50. Check out www.popcornhaven.com for Georgia locations, or to order online. As for blueberry, you can choose from blueberry muffin or blueberry cheesecake popcorn. Prices for these flavors start at $4.95.
Q: Please help me find a cloth container that holds two bras separately for washing. I think it has a zipper on both ends, not like the flimsy mesh bags that only zip at the top and allow bras to mash up. Thank you. — Becky Grant, Johns Creek
A: Becky, it sounds as if you’re looking for Evercare Laundry bra bag, which is designed with two compartments that hold washable items separately. Shaped like a cylinder, the bag features a zipper at each end. You’ll find the bags for $3.99 each at Bed Bath and Beyond, 6050 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-475-3036. They’re stocked in the travel-size section of the store.
Q: You are amazing at finding all these things. Don’t know how you do it, but glad you do! So, my husband loves green tea and drinks a lot of it. We make it by the pitcher but use individual tea bags as we cannot find larger amounts. We would like to use gallon tea bags or loose tea. Sure hope you can find it for me. Would like to surprise him. Thank you. — Candice Howland, Pine Lake
A: Thanks for reading, Candice. Sprouts Farmers Market stores have a nice bulk section that also includes loose green tea. The one nearest you is currently out of stock, however, you’ll find some at Sprouts, 4330 East-West Connector, Smyrna, 770-200-7587. You can buy the tea by the ounce for 69 cents or get it by the pound for $11.09. Check out the tea aisle and you’ll also find smaller containers of loose green teas. Another good source is Buford Highway Farmers Market, 5600 Buford Highway, Atlanta, 770-455-0770. You’ll find myriad loose green teas on Phillippine/tea aisle 31, and on Japanese aisle 24.
