PortaPocket Notebook

When my daughter & I were at the GORGEOUS Casa Loma in Toronto at the end of last month, I visited the restroom and went into a random stall and found.... a cell phone balanced atop the toilet paper dispenser. Gah!! Now, you can imagine what that means. 
Some woman is (likely) in a foreign country without her cell phone & having a complete meltdown. This is where the phone was: 

  (I should've taken a pic of it on there), but due to the situation, I rushed through my business and bolted out to shout to anyone there..."Anyone lose your cell?!"

   It was with luck the gal who had done so rushed over and was profusely thankful I had found it & returned it to her, but OMG, why does this have to happen all the time? It's 100% preventable.

  Travelers, I beg of you...  PLEASE don't wait for a really bad moment or circumstance to "get it.

Just GET IT before you go and you will have way more fun with less worry. Seriously.

  Love, PortaPocket Gal

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Not sure if you heard about this, but the latest apple iWatch and iPhone 14 have a new feature. It's a feature that seems useful, but it's actually creating a new problem unintentionally. While 'smart' electronics often enhance our lives, it seems that in this case it's having an opposite effect.

The issue stems from the new 'crash detection' feature. So when you're on a high speed ride, the sharp movements and drops are seemingly like those one might experience in a car accident. So your apple tech is now summoning the ambulances on your behalf. Oh my! 

This is a fail on multiple fronts as any misguided efforts to assist people who don't need emergency services results in a waste of resources. Dispatching people and equipment to unnecessary missions disallows them to be available for more urgent situations where people actually need help.

Some parks that are now aware of this situation have started installing signage to tell patrons to please turn off their cell phones &/or watches, or leave them off the ride altogether.  The first step in fixing the problem is always awareness.

It's a start. 

Every time I go to the gym (which is often), I see the same things. This has been going on for years and never seems to change. It's the cellphones. You know the drill. They're all over the floor. And balanced on water bottles. And left on the machines. Or forgotten by mistake in the bathroom stalls, etc. Sometimes you'll see them shoved in a waistband, or yes, sticking out from (or just the outfline showing that they're present in) a pants pocket...

It's a fail. 

It's a fail because people are inconvenienced. 

It's a fail because people lose things.

It's a fail because people are uncomfortable, and at times they break their phones by accidentally hitting their cells with a weight, or immersing them in sweat.

Why do we do this?

The good news is that we really don't have to anymore. There are easy answers if you look for them, and will stop these problems before they start.

We're thrilled to announce PortaPocket has now been picked up by zappos.com especially due to the beneficial capabilities PortaPocket offers for those with disabilities.  Zappos has been a force in providing resoures for the differently abled community and we applaud their efforts to promote inclusivity! 

Check out PortaPocket and many other cool products on their adaptive menu, found at www.zapposadaptive.com 

Many thanks to our PP model Users who shared their pix: radiant Megan (kudos to her mom Karen for this excellent picture at Wrigley Field!), the fabulous Anh and amazing Linda from the Abilities Show in Schaumburg, and a joyful pianist / composer Ros in Wilmette! 

xox,
portapocket.com

Many people are in panic mode right now. This thing has legs and is already pandemic wolrdwide. Who knows where or when the corona virus will show up next. All we can do is act as responsibly as possible to minimize not only our own risks, but the risks for those around us.

Here are a few common sense things that often seem overlooked. Let's do our diligence and see if we can all make a difference:

1. NEVER cover your mouth with your hand. PLEASE use your sleeve/ crook of your elbow instead so you don't spread all those germs around when you start touching things, thereafter. Phew!
2. Unless you're sick yourself, please leave those face masks off. Buying into unnecessary 'protections' just exacerbates shortages. These won't do much good for you, but WILL be needed by medical personnel who are in more direct contact with those who are infected, or are possibly so.
3. Don't spread more falsehoods and disinformation by amplifying unsubstantiated reports that are being made for polical reasons and not backed by SCIENCE.
4. Stay calm. Level heads and cool thinking serve us better than rash reactions. Nobody quite knows how this thing will resolve, but we're fortunate to live in an age where brilliant minds and problem solvers still exist. We may have to plan for the worst, but let's hope for the best.

In the meantime, if you want to eliminate the habit of leaving your cell (etc) lying around on the floor (& whatever else), just stop by. We're happy to help you keep your stuff closer...& cleaner! :) 

While this outbreak's a bad thing, use code COVID for a good thing. Good for 30% off your first order at www.portapocket.com 

Working to keep you safer, 
your friends at PortaPocket
❤️

photo credit: thanks to Johns Hopkins University, Newsweek & Statista 

While there are many options out there these days, few things actually work. 

Here's a tweet from today Feb 25: 

@theaptlytitled  *ahem* WOMEN’S WORKOUT LEGGINGS NEED POCKETS TOO.
IM **TIRED** OF HAVING TO PUT MY PHONE IN THE WAISTBAND
AND PULLING IT OUT FULL OF SWEAT

This is a common sentiment, and one I see manifesting at the gym all the time.
While some manufacturers are now adding pockets to leggings & yoga pants, 
that sweat risk factor always remains. Plus, these pockets often bulge out
while in use, and can get the way while doing certain exercises.

But what if you CAN have effective and attractive pockets?
Ones that work with almost ANY outfit. Wouldn't that be easier?

The problem is that the fixed size & location of pockets in clothes is a
limiting factor.  You can't just move things out of your way when you like.          

Using PortaPocket releases you from these boundries and brings you
freedom & functionality.

Must have (sweatproof) pockets?
Stop by portapocket.com ...and help yourself!