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Getting feet ready for summer

2010-04-15T14:20:00.000-07:00

Summer is just around the corner so it is ready to be thinking of those cute little strappy sandals you have hidden in your closet. But you can not put on those sandals without a little work on those feet that have been crammed into hot socks and shoes all winter long. Pamper those tootsies and get ready for those feet to be shown.
Begin by using a pumice stone on your feet in the shower. I suggest doing this every time you shower to get the most benefit from it. Make sure to get the heels very well as this is where the dead skin tends to build up.
Another good thing to try is a good exfoliating scrub. Avon has some wonderful ones out now. One smells like watermelon and another has the scent of coconut. I must say they both smell awesome. Just rub it in well and massage for a minute. Then rinse well.
After this step, you can dry your feet well and then apply a lotion. Once again Avon has some good ones to try. They have watermelon and coconut ones to match the exfoliating scrubs above. Massage into feet. After I do this I do apply a pair of socks so the lotion can do a great job at softening the feet.
After doing the above steps for a week your feet will be soft and ready for sandals. Yeah summer is here!

2010-03-28T09:51:00.000-07:00

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A Face Saver

2009-10-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

I am a huge fan of Avon's Dramatic Firming Cream. This cream is wonderful on my skin. It is absorbed quickly into my skin and does not clog my pores either. I have extremely oily skin and it does not make it oilier either. I can tell a difference just in the two weeks that I have been using it. My face feels tighter, like my skin is being pulled up so it does not sag. My complexion is also a bit brighter since using it as well. It has made a huge improvement in my life. I wonder what my skin will look like after using a whole jar of this miracle cream? If my skin is looking this good now then it will for sure look even better in two weeks.

Fall is here

2009-10-11T10:38:00.001-07:00

Fall is here and that makes me both happy and sad. I love the fact that it is getting cooler out and the leaves are changing colors. And the crisp air is a nice change from the hot sticky sun. I love to hear the crunching of leaves under my feet, and the wind blowing around the leaves that are trying to escape the rake.
Halloween is comig as well, and it is delightful to see all the kids in their costumes dressed up. I love seeing the trends from year to year, and see who can come up with the most original costume.
But with the fall comes the fact that winter will soon be around the corner and to this I dread that. I hate winter so much. If only Fall could last through winter and then just skip into Spring that would be fine with me!

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2009-08-13T16:03:00.000-07:00

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Healing after surgery

2009-07-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

Surgery is not a picnic to endure. But if you must have surgery, then you will most likely want to recover fast. A speedy recovery is often in your hands . Here is what you can do to recover fast.
First off listen to your doctor. If he tells you that you may not or can not do something, then do not do it. You may know your body, but he knows more about the outcomes of surgery than you do.
Get plenty of rest. Rest helps you recooperate and makes you feel better. It is the first thing that you need to do. DO not feel guilty about laying around. Use this time to catch up on your reading or watch the movies you have been meaning to watch.
When you are all rested up, get up and get moving. Walking is a great way to recover because it gets your blood moving which just makes you feel better. Take it slow at first and move a few extra steps each time you get up to walk.
Load up on plenty of water to flush toxins out of your body. YOu will just feel better about yourself if you drink up so you are not dehydrated.
See the doctor again when you are suppose to. Do not break appointments even if you are feeling better. He needs to see you and will be glad at how well you have progressed.

Uses for Peroxide

2009-04-11T15:16:00.000-07:00

Did you know that peroxide has many great uses? It use to just be thought of as a way to clean out cuts so they do not get infected. But if you have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide laying around the house you can do so much with it. Here are some ways to utilize that little brown bottle.

1. Use peroxide to get rid of canker sores. Place a small amount in your mouth and hold for a minute or so. Spit out and rinse with warm water. Do this a few times a day until the sore is gone. You will feel relief as soon as you do the first treatment.

2. Sanitize your toothbrush with it. Fill a Dixie cup with enough peroixde to cover your toothbrush and leave it sit for about 15 minutes. Pour out the used peroxide and rinse your toothbrush out.

3. Mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth with it. You can feel the oxygen bubbles really working and your teeth will get very white doing this.

4. Pour some baking soda down a drain and then add some hydrogen peroxide to it. It will bubble up and clean the drain at the same time, leaving the drain smelling fresher.

5. Get rid of mold and mildew with peroxide. Fill a spray bottle with the peroxide and then spray away. It will safely get rid of mold and mildew without harming the wall.

6. Use peroxide to sanitize the litter box. Empty out the litter box and clean with a mild soap. Rinse well and then apply the hydrogen peroxide and let sit for about an hour. Drain and let dry then refill the litter box with fresh litter.

7. Get rid of urine smells with hydrogen peroxide. Blot the urine out of the carpet and then apply 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for several minutes, then saturate again, adding some baking soda to it. It will bubble and foam up. Allow it to dry until there is just a gritty baking soda left, then vacuum it up. Odors will be gone.

8. Soak your tired feet in the peroxide mixed with warm water. Your feet will come out feeling great and feeling great.

9. Wipe down your counters with peroxide that has been mixed with water. It has the same effects as bleach but is much healthier to breathe in .

10. Remove toxins from fruits and veggies with hydrogen peroxide. Fill the sink with cold water and then add a small amount of it to the water. Soak veggies and fruit and the toxins will come off.

Using hydrogen peroxide is much safer and healthier than using many products on the market today. If you use it to clean your carpets, please test a small area first. It only costs about 50 cents for a bottle and a bottle goes a long way.

UTI's In Cats

2009-04-11T14:52:00.000-07:00

If you have ever had a urinary tract infection you know how painful they can be. It can be hard to go to the bathroom and you may have to strain to go. This is the same for your cat if he has a UTI. UTI's are very common in indoor male cats that have been neutered. Other signs of a UTI in a cat inlcude whinning when they are in the litter box, only going a small amount, missing the litter box, or blood in the urine. I have also found that my cat is not as playful as normal when he has a UTI.
If your cat does happen to get a Urinary tract infection, your first thought may be to take him to the vet. But if your cat gets them often you may be shelling out big bucks to get rid of the problem. Think about paying for an office visit plus the antibiotic the vet puts him on. Not to mention the time it takes to get there. Not that your cat is not worth it, it just all adds up. Your pet will thank you if you try this rememdy first. It is easy to do and cheap. Plus your beloved pet will not have to make that dreaded trip into the vet's office.
You will need to get some vitamin C tablets. You can find these at all most any pharmacy. They are fairly cheap. I bought a large bottle of 250 tablets at Wal-mart for about $6. Stock up on soft canned food as well.
Take one 500 mg tablet and cut it in half. They are pretty easy to cut with a steak knife. Then crush the half of a tablet. I use a wooden pastry former. They crush really easy as they are soft. Mix the crushed tablet with a can of soft food. I add a little bit of water to make the mixing easier. This also ensures that your cat will be getting a little extra water in his diet.
I feed my cat this twice a day. I also make sure that plenty of fresh water is available for him. Encourage him to drink as much as he can to flush out his system. This is not always easy to do so you may wish to leave a sink on if he is on the counter to encourage drinking. Or let him sit on the edge of the tub as you take a shower so he can drink. Even leaving the toliet seat up and letting him drink out of it is ok, even though I find it to be gross.
Have your cat eat the soft food diet for two weeks straight. Do not give him any dry food. And make sure that the dry food you do give him after the two weeks is up does not contain any ash. Ash may help contribute to your cats UTI.
I find that if I give my cat soft food at least once a day, this often helps him so a UTI does not recur again.
This homemade remedy has always worked for me. I see results within 2 days. If you do not see results, please take your cat to the vet for the help that he may need.

Pets

2009-03-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

Do you have a pet? If not, did you know that pets can help keep you healthy? They can reduce your stress just by having a presence in your life. I think everyone should have a pet of some sort, whether it be a cat or a dog, or even some fish. Pets are a truly wonderful addition to any home. Go to your local animal shelter and save a pet today. In the future you will be glad that you did.

Don't say 'as if, whatever' around me

2009-03-05T07:04:00.001-08:00

as if, whatever
These words are from the movie Clueless. If you use them, I think you are clueless. People use them way too often and they are just not funny anymore. It really bugs me when an older person says it. You are not a teen anymore. Quit trying to be cool. When you say these words you are not cool at all.

Reality TV

2009-02-28T09:04:00.000-08:00

Could you ever be on a show like the Bachelor? I do not think that I could. For one, I would have a huge problem dating a guy that someone else was dating at the same time. I do not believe in dating more than one person at a time.
And I think it is ridiculous when girls are on the show and the first night they get booted off and then they say I really loved him. How could you know you loved him? Sure you may have been in love with his good looks, or with the clothes he sported or by his job, but do you honestly know everything there is to know. His past? His hobbies? His favorite food or color? Love goes a bit deeper than just looks or a job.
I do not feel like I could ever compete on one of these shows. It seems to me that they hardly ever work out anyway.

What is your Heaven?

2009-02-28T08:54:00.000-08:00

Heaven. No one knows what it is until they have passed on. I believe that Heaven is what you make it. In my Heaven, I will meet with all the people who have passed on before me. My Heaven will be bright and sunny and I will be at peace. The scenery will look angelic. Bright beautiful flowers will cover much of the land and there will be a huge waterfall with a rainbow looking ever so picturesque. The sun will make the land warm and inviting to everyone. You will be able to do everything you could on earth, such as read the latest novel, see the latest movie, or do the sports you so loved on Earth. The only difference will be the company you share.
This is my Heaven, what is yours?

Parenting

2009-02-28T08:49:00.000-08:00

Why do parents these days think they need to be their child's best friend? If you have children who are not adults, you are a PARENT and not a friend. I have seen it happen to many times where the parent wants the child to be happy and not mad at them so they do whatever the child wants. If you are a parent, be a parent. Do what is in the best interest for your child even if it means that your child is mad at you. There will be plenty of time when your child is an adult to be there friend, now is not the time to do it.

Why do people have to be so rude?

2009-02-28T06:43:00.000-08:00

I work a few nights out of the month as a watiress. I have come across some rather rude people since I started this job. My question is why do some of the people have to be so rude? For example last night I had a table of four come in. I promptly took their order and got them their drinks and within 20 minutes they had their food. After they were done eating, I asked if I could get them anything else. The one replied, Sam needs a box. I said ok not thinking, but I knew who Sam was and clearly he did not need one. I did not take the box to them, because I was not going to be the butt of their joke. If I had taken it to them it would have made their day. But I was not going to subject myself to embarrassment just so they could have a good laugh.
Other people have been rude if they have to wait for food. But that is only because we have been busy. You can not honestly expect the waitress to drop everything she is doing and come wait on just you when there are other customers that she has.
So my thing is, do not be rude unless there is a legitimate reason to be rude.