It’s already Hannukah and December has just begun. Well, the 2021 holidays come early this year, but honestly, I think it’s lovely to...

I don’t think as a “white, middle-class woman” without any major pain or suffering, I can ever be GRATEFUL enough. You may think the What...

US Veterans, servicemen and women, and hearing loss is a massively underestimated problem. Three million Veterans are receiving...

Portland, OR - South Waterfront Construction As I sit in my office off Macadam Avenue in Southwest Portland, I can hear clanking and...

Noise in the Arena The Blazers have officially kicked off their season at the Moda Sports Arena right here in Portland. While at the...

You’d be surprised about how loud sounds are… Whether I’m out at a concert or near a construction site, I am always curious about the...

October seems to be a lot of things including: National Disability Recognition Month Down Syndrome Awareness Month but also Protect...

The simple answer is, yes, if listening to them at unsafe levels. The risk of inner ear damage, resulting in eventual hearing loss, is...

What kind of PepPlug is best for you? The answer is, the ONE YOU’ll WEAR! Truly, the answer is primarily a personal preference. I used...

Sound of Metal and You Blog September 2021 by Radha Joy Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is real and not to be taken lightly as...

Visit PepPlugs.com/shop to view Custom styles of PepPlugs and choose the best style for your budget Purchase item Once your order is...

Are blowers, mowers, weed-whackers and other house and yard equipment blowing out your ears? I do a lot of yard work and its loud. Summer...

My last post was about how hearing loss is 100% preventable. So today, I want to share with you about common household pollutants! Did...

(as long as I can “plug it” ) I love outdoor summer concerts and listening to live music and dancing. It is truly my happy place! Some...

Some of you have asked me, "Why did you quit your day job, and why are you so concerned with HEARING CONSERVATION”? Well, many of my...

Why am I so passionate about Custom Made Earplugs and PepPlugs? I am super sensitive to noise! My sound sensitivity doesn’t even have to...

July 18th, 2021 Is your child anxious in loud environments? Do they cover their ears or cry in noisy places? Have you considered, or do...

My Chernova! I love listening to live music, it is truly my happy place! Over the years I have had the opportunity to see lots and lots...

The Fourth of July is over, yet for some people the “ringing in the ears” is not. Have you ever wondered what the ringing in the ears is...

Summertime June 2021 WooHoo! Summer's here in Oregon, and so is the heat so I have my fan cranked, sitting next to it whirling it's 65dB...