Friday, December 17, 2010

Start Dating Again -- Especially if you are Married


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Are you married or do you have a significant other?  I am married and when I saw the movie Date Night, I became very embarassed.  Let me tell you why.  Before we got married we went on dates and spent alot of quality time together.  Now we are married, have a child and have settled into a routine.  Is this a mistake?

I somewhere "50% of all marriages end in divorce".  Before seeing the movie Date Night, I didn't understand what all the fuss was about when people would say you need to treat your wife like your girlfriend and your husband like your boyfriend.  It means make sure you pay attention to your spouse so that you can keep then interested and attracted to you.  This is not an easy task when you have family and a household to run together, but it is vital to keeping your household and family together.

Remember, when you were dating you paid close attention to each others likes and dislikes and really got to know each other.  Do you pay attention to those things now?  If not, you should.  Remember when you used to dress in sexy lingerie to come to bed and seduce him? But now, he is lucky if he gets sex.  Well if this is you, I am sending up the red flag.  You could be headed towards divorce.

If you are looking to rekindle the flames of your marriage or relationship, then starting up a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly date night and don't put it on the back burner.  You could be saving yourself alot of stress by avoiding a divorce and loving the one you are with.  If you still not convinced, then check out the movie date night and in between the laughs see if your marriage needs a check up.

If you don't already own the movie, click here to buy your copy.




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Monday, December 13, 2010

How to Save Money for College -- The EASY Way


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Do you worry about how you are going to save money for your kids to go to college? I use to worry until a friend told me about setting up a free upromise account.


What is a upromise account? It is a free account where participating companies donate a pre-arranged percentage of your purchases to your account.

How does a upromise account work? You securely register the credit cards, debit cards and any rewards card of participating companies. Then, when you make purchases at those participating companies they donate a percentage of your purchase to your account.

Let me give you an example. I have a car so I buy gas regularly. Prior to joining upromise, I primarly bought gas from BP. But when I found out that Exxon is a upromise partner, I began buying gas from Exxon exclusively because I need gas anyway and I may as well buy it from a company which will give a percentage of the sale in my upromise account. Now as long as I buy at least 20 gallons of gas in a month, I get $.01 per gallon. Sure, this isn’t alot of money if this is your only strategy. However, this is one example of a company. Upromise has alot of well-known participating store partners to help you save money for college so if you add your grocery store purchases, online purchases at Target, Walmart, Best Buy and the Gap, etc. The college savings can really add up. Some people are saving as much as $300.00 or more yearly.

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Get a Flu Shot


How are you going to celebrate NIVW?  What is NIVW?  It is National Influenza Vaccination Week  which  year.is a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond.  An added benefit of getting a flu shot this year is that the H1N1 (swine flu) and influenza shot is one shot instead of two like it was last year.  The 2010-2011 season's NIVW is scheduled for December 5-11, 2010.

Who should get a flu shot?  People who should get the seasonal vaccine each year are:
1.   Children aged 6 months and up
2.   Pregnant women
3.   People 50 years of age and older
4.   People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
5.   People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
6.   People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
a.      Health care workers
b.   Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
c.      Household contacts and caregivers of children <5 years of age with particular emphasis     on vaccinating contacts of children <6 months of age (these children are  are at higher risk of flu-related complications).

Where can I get a flu shot?  You can get a flu shot at most your local drugstore chain such as CVS, Walgreens and  Rite Aid.  Another get resource is your local health department.  Although their  flu season is over,  during NIVW they do give  flu shots.  You can reach your local Department of Health and Human Services.

I believe it is important to a flu shot every year.  Also, I am glad that the H1N1 and influenza are offered as one shot this year.  I always get my family vaccinated.  Even if you can’t get a flu shot because you can’t afford it, there are things you can do.  Viruses grow in warm, moist places such as the nose, ears, eyes and a woman’s genitals.  Therefore, it is important to wash your hands constantly and keep your hands away from these areas when you are out and about.  We have a strict policy to wash your hands as soon as you come into the house and we, as a family, haven’t been sick in years.

By getting a flu shot and making your family aware that they should wash there hands constantly, especially right when they come home, you reduce stress because you don’t  have to worry about taking off from work to take care of them.

Source:  National Influenza Vaccination Week
           Flu FAQ: Who should get the seasonal flu shot?

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Stay Young Forever: 28 Day Makeover without Surgery


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Want to look younger and live longer?  Who doesn’t?  Dr. Perricone who has helped millions of people and has been featured on Oprah, has developed a 28 day program which teaches you step-by-step how to transform your entire body.  He believes that looking younger and living longer is not about simply cleaning and taking care of your skin, you must also take care of yourself internally.  The secret is Neuropeptides, the biggest breakthrough in anti-aging medicine. The book explains the science behind Neuropeptides and the incredible results that can be achieved by regulating and controlling these chemicals in the body. Dr. Perricone reveals a structured program designed to remove wrinkles, speed up metabolism and weight loss, and enhance mood, brain function, and overall health.



I was skeptical at first about Dr. Perricone’s Promise, however he was featured Oprah.  If you are anything like me, any friend of Oprah’s is a friend of my mine right?  Also, she is a trusted source of information.  So I decided to take on the Dr. Perricone’s Promise.  I armed myself with the following:

  1. Dr.  Perricone’s book
  2. Perricone MD Prescription for Youthful Skin ($117 Value) I bought this starter kit for $75.  I want to look and feel younger so I figured it was worth the investment.
  3. Perricone MD Skin & Total Body Dietary Supplements - These dietary supplements are designed to promote radiant, glowing skin.
By purchasing these items, I cemented my commitment to taking care of my entire body to look and feel younger.   About 14 days into the 28 day program, my husband said he noticed something different about me.  He just couldn’t put his finger on exactly what.  (I could tell he meant it in a complimently way and I didn’t  want to tell him about my stay younger, live longer experiment.)  But around day 21, he was complimenting me on looking good and asking me what was going on with me.  This is when I finally told him that I have a new beauty regimen.  He confirmed that it was working for me.


I noticed after 7 days that I was feeling and looking different.  My skin was softer and displayed less wrinkles.  I had more energy.  So I do recommend you try the Perricone Promise, it is designed for all ages and if you are over 40, you will definitely see the benefits of the 28 day program.  It is an added bonus that my husband noticed the changes.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Buy Perdue Chicken at 50% off


 Shoprite has Perdue chicken (all varieties) at 50% off.  It is a really good deal.  Chicken use to be the cheapest meat you could buy, but with all the prices going up in this horrendous economy.  Chicken has become just as expensive as beef.  Click here to learn more 

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Huge deal on Huggies at CVS tomorrow



Do you have a kid in diapers?  I so these means good news to you because Huggies is on sale this week, beginning June 20, at CVS.  The jumbo pack with is normally $24.99 is on sale for $19.99.  All of the Huggies brand is on sale including the Little Movers, GoodNites, and Overnights, etc.

As an added bonus,  click here to print out the manufacturers coupon on Huggies manufacturers coupon to receive an additional $3.00 off the $19.99 sale price.  This brings the price down to $16.99.

The savings doesn’t stop there.  If you use your FREE Extra Care card at the time of purchase, you will receive $10 in Extra Care Bucks.  Extra Card Bucks is what CVS rewards you when you make purchases.  You can use the Extra Care Bucks for purchases of products.  You can easily get a FREE Extra Care Card at the store, just ask.

After using all of these incentives, you will get a Huggies Jumbo pack for $6.99.


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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Using a Weekly Planner can Save You Time

Do you have a mom's agenda book? I find having a book of weekly to-do list really helps to keep me sane. You might think why do I need to make the effort to write a to-do list. What if I told you that you will feel less stressed which is a constant reality for a mom. Try it. Make a to-do list everyday for a week and reflect on how it makes you feel at the end of each day.

Mom's are constantly interrupted this makes it difficult to stay focus, let alone organized. Do you find yourself blowing your whistle when your are interrupted? It is because your concentration is being disturbed. Do you feel like you live in a reactionary world? Do you want it to stop? Start by making a list of things you need to get done.

Keeping a weekly planner has the following benefits:
  • Focus - You will always have a focal point if you get distracted which will get you restarted on the task at hand.
  • Less stress
  • Remember all necessary tasks
  • Don't waste time on unimportant tasks

It doesn't matter what type of planner you use, whether its paper or digital. Just make sure you stick to using it. I prefer a combination of digital and paper because its always easier for me to write something down and transfer it to my PDA (personal digital assistant) later.

There are alot of companies which offer organizers to match a variety of needs. Franklin Covey offers a variety of paper and digital organizers. Remember the Milk is an free online organizer which even allows you to update your to-do list via phone. Another to-do list service is cozi. Check out these products to see which one you like best. I do not recommend you use a one-sheet to-do list because they are easy to lose.

Times when life got very stressful for me, my to-do list became even more valuable to me.

If you are not using a to-do list or some sort of weekly planner system, decide to start now. It can give you sanity!




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Thursday, April 22, 2010

How to Unclog a Drain: Go Green

Did you know that there is a cheap green way to unclog a drain?  I find this hard to believe so I must share it with you.  Recently, I had a tough clog to unplug.  I was looking for a way to unclog it economically.  Liquid plumber is expensive and there is only on use for it.


After doing a search on how to unclog a drain,  I wacided to try a solution which suggests using baking soda and vinegar because it is cheap.  Also, baking soda and vinegar both have multiple uses.  I poured in one-half cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar.  I worked like a charm.  Once, the vinegar was poured into the water  it started to foam and fizz.  Then the drain opened.


Here are some other uses for baking soda:
  • laundry detergent booster
  • natural whitener for teeth
  • deodorizer
  • oven cleaner (cuts grease without damaging the surface)


Baking soda is a miracle.  I now keep a large container of it under my sink at all times.  It cost me about $2 to unclog my drain.


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Friday, April 2, 2010

Grocery Shopping List Made Easy







Do you forget to put important items on your grocery list? I do. It really makes me mad when I forget to certain items on my grocery list. To alieviate this problem, I put a sheet of paper on the refrigerator and as I run low or out of stuff, I write them on the grocery list.

I also let my family know to do to the same. This way if they use the last of something and I don't know about it, it is still on the list.

I order my groceries online. So before I order my groceries, I double check the refrigerator and cabinets to make sure I have everything.

Have you tried ordering your groceries online yet? I have and I like it. By ordering my groceries online, I don't overspend by buying impulsively (I only order what is on the list) and I don't have to wait in long lines.

So put a sheet of paper on the refrigerator so that you write your grocery list as you go and order you groceries online. Then, come back and let me know how this works for you.

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Grief & Loss: Top 10 Bestseller List






Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult, especially when it is unexpected. In recent news, several celebrities kids have committed suicide. Normally, the parent dies before the child. Therefore, it becomes very heartbreaking and unimaginable for a parent to outlive their child. I can only imagine what the parents are going through.

The books I list here will help you cope with the grief of losing a loved on regardless of your relationship with them.
Here is a list of the top 10 grief and loss books:
  1. The Shack
  2. The Grieving Garden: Living with the Death of a Child
  3. Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief
  4. On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss
  5. Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse
  6. When there Are No Words: Finding Your Way to Cope with Loss and Grief
  7. My Dog, Chloe: Grieving the Loss of a Man's Best Friend
  8. When there Are No Words: Finding Your Way to Cope with Loss and Grief
  9. Good Grief: Healing Through the Shadow of Loss
  10. Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief









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