Life is noisy, especially during the summer, so I combat the decibel intrusions with Loop Earplugs. I’m an earplug connoisseur and these little guys are some of my favorites, particularly if you don’t want to shut all sounds out. They eliminate some of the more irritating noises, like the hum of an A/C unit, but you can still hear chirping birds. Order them online at us.loopearplugs.com. — Jennifer Mulson, The Gazette