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Save Time and Money Grocery Shopping with a PriceBook
2007-07-07 04:46:00 By Lana Dorazio All of the BIG savings on groceries start with a pricebook. This simple tool will save you THOUSANDS with very little effort on your part. What is a pricebook? A pricebook is a gauge . . . a gauge of the best prices for items you buy. If you have this important record you can always know you are buying things at the best prices, not just what the grocery stores want you to think are the best prices. Stores can get away with selling you overpriced items and telling you it’s a good deal because they control all of the variables. For example, if you walk into a store and see that chicken breasts are regularly $3.99, but today they’re marked down to $2.99, you might decide that’s a great deal! Compared to what? Compared to the inflated price of $3.99 that the store tricked you into believing was a good basis for comparison. That’s why you should not buy things just because they are on sale. If you know by looking at your pricebook, that you have bought boneless s... More About: Shopping , Money , Time , Save , Ping
Are Discount Grocery Stores Safe?
2007-07-07 04:01:00 By Lana DorazioDisco unt grocery stores have received a bad rap. The news media loves headlines like, “Rotten Meat Sold at Discount Store Sends 12 to the ER!” Or, “Botulism in Canned Goods on the Rise! Beware!” Attention-grabbing headlines make news. Unfortunately, while bad meat might make the front page because of one grocery store’s mistake, what about other discount stores? These stores provide quality, safe, delicious food at a discount price day in and day out!I’d like to see the headline, “Discount Grocer Saves Consumers Millions!” or “The Dented Can Nominated for FDA Award of Excellence!” You might think those make-believe headlines are a little over the top, but I don’t believe they are far from the truth. In fact, my investigative reporting bug kicked in this past month, and I decided to settle the issue once and for all regarding the safety of food from discount grocers.First, let’s establish what I am referring to when I talk about a “dis... More About: Stores , Safe , Grocery
Most Common Type of Skin Cancer: How to Avoid it; How to Screen for Symptom
2007-07-06 02:08:00 We all know now how to ward off skin cancers by escaping ultraviolet radiation from excess sun. The most common and curable type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, so called because it starts from cells at the base of the skin's outer layer. White people, especially fair-skinned, blue-eyed blondes are most susceptible. Also, people in warm climates are more likely to develop it due to the proximity to the equator. It's important to start applying sunscreen to very young babies and children as well as adults who are exposed to the sun. When spending time in the sun for long periods, it is imperative to re-apply sunscreen frequently (about every 30 minutes,) no matter how high the SPF factor.Three Warning Signs of Basal Cell Carcinoma:1. An open sore that does not heal2. A shiny, lumpy spot or nodule that is white or pinkish to red.3. An irritated area that is rough and itchy and forms a crust. More About: Screen , Skin , Cancer , Skin Cancer , Common
R.I.C.E For Injuries
2007-07-05 14:34:00 If you suffer from a sports related injury, use R.I.C.E. The term stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.Rest - Take a break from exercise or any type of movement that may stress the injured area. A minor injury should be rested for one or two days, while more severe injuries may need longer.Ice - Ice the affected area. Icing reduces pain, limits swelling and bleeding, and encourages rapid healing. Wrap ice in a towel to avoid direct contact with the skin.Compress - Compress the injury with a stretch bandage. Make sure not to wrap it too tight, just enough to support the injured area comfortably.Elevate - Elevate the limb. If possible, try to keep the injured part above the level of the heart. At the very least, try to keep it higher than the hips. This helps limit swelling and also prevents movement of the area that is injured. More About: Injuries
Happy 4th of July America
2007-07-04 17:54:00 It's that time of the yearfor the red white and blueThey stand for freedomin all you say and doShow off those colorsfor all the world to seeFly them proudly overthe air the land and seaWe celebrate the birthof our blessed countryIt surely is indeedthe land of the freeHappy 4th of July !! More About: America
Fire Cracker Decoration
2007-07-04 04:03:00 Materials Needed:1 (1" thick) Dowel rodSawDrill (optional)SandpaperRed paintBlue paintWhite paintPaintbrushGlue6" Twine1 piece of RibbonInstructions:Cut dowel rod into 3 pieces (6", 5", 4" or whatever lengths you prefer). If you have a drill, drill down in one end of each dowel piece about 1/4". (if not skip steps 2 and 6, and glue the twine end down on top) Sand the dowel rods ends, rounding slightly if desired. Paint your dowel rods with the red, white, and blue paint with patriotic designs. Let dry. Cut the twine into 3 (2") pieces. Apply a spot of glue into the end of each dowel rod that has a hole drilled in it. Push one end of the twine in the hole. Let dry. After the project is dry, tie all three "firecrackers" together and stand up on end. More About: Decoration , Fire , Deco , Cracker
Special detergent to wash your baby's clothes
2007-07-03 03:30:00 Some families choose to wash their new baby's clothes in specialty products like Ivory Snow or Dreft. This means that you would usually wash the baby's clothes separately. This can be quite expensive and the perfumes in some of these laundry detergents may irritate your baby's skin.Other families choose to simply use regular laundry products like Tide or Cheer in the dye and perfume free variety. Then you can always add an additional rinse to help remove the detergent. Care should be taken in the dryer as well. Do not use dryer sheets or other perfumed items that may cause your baby's skin to be irritated. More About: Clothes , Special , Wash , Gent , Cloth
80s Television Trivia Questions part 1
2007-07-02 04:44:00 The Questions Who was Mallory Keaton's fiance?Which one of the A Team was a Pilot?What is the name of the cat in the smurfs?What's the connection between Benson & Growing Pains?Who was the leader of the good Transformers?What was the name of the dog in Fraggle Rock?What was the name of Punky Brewster's dog?What was Angela's son's name in Who's the Boss?What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?What was ALF's girlfriend from Melmac's name?What was the name of Arnold's fish on Different Strokes?On Three's Company, what was Jack's retaurant that he opened and was head chef?On Three's Company, what's the first name of Mr. Furley's (landlord) tight wad brother who owned the building?On Three's Company, what city did the trio live in?On Three's Company, what is the name "Chrissy" is short for?On three's company, what was Chrissy's father's ocupation?What current cast member of ER was on an 80's show of the same name?Who was the bully who terrori... More About: Television , Trivia , Part , Vision
80's Style Love Story
2007-07-02 03:41:00 I was working part time in a five and dime. My boss was Mr. Magee. He was six foot four and full of muscles and walked like an Egyptian, but I washappy to be stuck with him. One manic Monday, while I was busy working for the weekend, I overheard him make a careless whisper.He told two of my co-workers, Jack and Diane, that I gave love a bad name.Well, I got so emotional, baby. I told him to say say say what he wants,but don't play games with my heart. He told me it was hard for him to sayhe's sorry and not to worry, to be happy. Then he blamed it on the rain.He was so out of touch. It just took my breath away. I couldn't fight thisfeeling any longer. I asked him, "What's love got to do with it?" He toldme to get outta his store and his dreams and into my car.So I figured I might as well jump. I cut footloose, went home and called mygirl, Jenny. (You already know the number) She was on the other line withAmanda. They were talking about Mickey and how he was so fine. That blew my ... More About: Love , Story , Style , Love story , Tory
Red, White & Blue Chocolate Cupcakes
2007-06-30 04:12:00 Ingredients:2 c Sugar1 3/4 c All-purpose flour3/4 c Hershey's cocoa or hershey's european style cocoa1 1/2 ts Baking powder1 1/2 ts Baking soda1 ts Salt2 Eggs1 c Milk1/2 c Vegetable oil2 ts Vanilla extract1 c Boiling waterVanilla Buttercream Frosting5 T butter or margarine4 c powdered sugar1/4 c milk1 t vanilla extractFresh blueberries and strawberriesPreparation: Heat oven to 350 F. Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups.In large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be very thin).Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.Frost cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Garnish with blueberries and strawberries.Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: In medium bowl, cream together the butte... More About: White , Blue , Chocolate , Late , Chocolat
Red, White 'n' Blue Cookies
2007-06-29 16:27:00 Ingredients 1 c Butter, sweet; softened3 oz Cream cheese; softened1/2 c Sugar1 ts Vanilla2 c Flour36sm Blue berries36 sm Strawberries, ripe; hulled halvedPreparation:Preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with the cream cheese until well blended. Beat in the sugar and vanilla, then stir in the flour until well mixed. Using a 1/2 tablespoon measure, shape the mixture into small balls and place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make a small dent in the top of each cookie and carefully place a blueberry and a strawberry half, cut side down, in each indentation. Bake cookies for 12 to 18 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool on racks. More About: White , Cookies , Cookie
Important Rule for Strength Training: Safety First
2007-06-29 06:40:00 Many fitness beginners, intermediates or even advanced weight lifters don't consider safety first. Some good safety tips to keep in mind when strength-training are:1. Keep knees soft (slightly flexed or bent, not locked).2. Wear a weightlifting belt on waist and wrist straps for heavy lifting.3. Always use a spotter for heavy weights.4. Use a slow, pendulum-type motion when lifting rather than a fast up and down jerky motion. The latter can cause muscle tears.5. Make sure you have a friend or spotter assist you with forced repetitions. 6. Wear heavy-duty training shoes for good support on your feet. More About: Safety , Training , Safe , Strength Training , Import
Flat Feet Can Be Prevented
2007-06-29 05:13:00 Despite the jokes often made about flat-footed people, the condition is serious enough to cause constant pain and bodily stress. Often thought a physical trait that people are born with, flat feet have never been considered a preventable condition. The fact is that all babies are born with flat feet, meaning the foot has not yet developed an arch. In order to prevent your children from having flat feet, it's important to make sure they are fitted with proper shoes that allow their feet to expand while still giving ample support. This allows the arch to develop naturally. Adults with flat feet can be helped but not cured. Being overweight can exacerbate the condition. Aids such as orthodics are insole supports fitted to the foot or bought over-the-counter and placed inside the shoe. If you suffer from flat feet, see an orthopedic M.D. or a podiatrist first before doing anything. More About: Feet , Vent , Flat
"Finally I have a computer again and can be online...
2007-06-28 02:43:00 "Fina lly I have a computer again and can be online to blog". Lisa Kitty drinks from shower This is one cat that loves the shower, for all the wrong reasons. More About: Computer , Online , Line
The Children Of The Eighties
2007-03-18 18:46:00 We are the children of the Eight ies. We are not the first "lost generation" nor today's lost generation; in fact, we think we know just where we stand - or are discovering it as was we go.We are the ones who played with Lego Building Blocks when they were just building blocks and gave Malibu Barbie crewcuts with safety scissors that never really cut.We collected Garbage Pail Kids and Cabbage Patch Kids and My Little Ponies and Hot Wheels and He-Man action figures and thought She-Ra looked just a little bit like I would when I was a woman. Big Wheels and bicycles with streamers were the way to go, and sidewalk chalk was all you needed to build a city.Imagination was the key. It made the Ewok Treehouse big enough for you to be Luke and the kitchen table and an old sheet dark enough to be a tent in the forest. Your world was the backyard and it was all you needed.With your pink portable tape player, Debbie Gibson sang back up to you and everyone wanted a skirt like the Material Girl a... More About: Children , Child
Stress Management Tips
2007-03-18 15:17:00 For every one hour of work, take a five minute break and stretch, walk, or meditate. With just a few minutes of relaxation (or doing something other than work), you'll increase your physical activity as well as productivity and feel better throughout the day.Spend 20 minutes a day doing something that is relaxing and not work related. Try taking a walk, stretching, reading a book, or doing yoga. These activities can help you keep your energy level up and feel better longer than eating a candy bar, drinking a soda, or eating a bag of chips.If you are experiencing mild depression or anxiety, aerobic workouts such as walking or jogging can significantly improve your mood. Non-aerobic exercise, like weight lifting, can also boost your spirits, improve sleep and appetite, reduce irritability and anger and produce feelings of mastery and accomplishment. Be sure to check with your healthcare professional before you start any new exercise program.Give volunteer work a try. It's a great wa... More About: Management , Tips , Men , Stress Management , Stress
St. Patrick's Day History and Legends
2007-03-17 16:29:00 WHO WAS ST. PATRICK - The Patron Saint of Ireland?St. Patrick was a Christian missionary credited with the conversion of Ireland from paganism. He lived from the late 4th century A.D. to the mid 5th century A.D., so long ago that it's difficult to separate fact from legend.St. Patrick was born in either Scotland or Wales, the son of Roman parents living in Britain. When he was about fifteen or sixteen, he was captured and enslaved by an Irish chieftain during a raiding party across the sea. He spent several years enslaved in Ireland, herding and tending sheep and swine. It was during his captivity that St. Patrick dedicated his life to God. Legend has it that St. Patrick escaped captivity and Ireland after a dream in which God instructed him to journey to the Irish coast where he found a ship that returned him to his family.After years of religious study, he became a priest. In a document attributed to him known as "The Confession", St. Patrick heard the voice of the Irish in his d... More About: History , Story , Rick , Trick
Shamrock Ice Cream Sandwiches
2007-03-17 03:49:00 INGREDIENTS:1 recipe Butter Cookie Dough (will be on bottom of page)3 or 4 drops green food coloring1 pint ice cream or frozen yogurt, any flavor(Its good to have a shamrock cookie cutter for this one!!)PREPARATION:Prepare cookie dough; mix in food coloring. Cover, refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours or overnight).Preheat oven to 350 F.Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 20 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.Remove ice cream from freezer; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Spread 4 to 5 tablespoons ice cream onto flat side of half of cookies. Place remaining cookies, flat side down, on ice cream. Press cookies together lightly. Wrap each sandwich in foil; freeze until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.Makes 6 to 8 cookie sandwiches.***Butter Cookie Dough***INGREDIENTS:3/4 cup butter, softened... More About: Ice Cream , Rock , Sand , Sandwiches , Cream
Shamrock Parfaits
2007-03-17 02:46:00 INGREDIENTS:2 cups cold milk1 (4-serving) package Jell-O Pistachio flavor Instant Pudding and Pie FillingChocolate Sauce2 cups thawed Cool Whip whipped toppingChocolate shamrock cutouts (optional)PREPARATION:Pour milk into large bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 1 to 2 minutes.Layer pudding, chocolate sauce and 1 cup topping alternately in 4 parfait glasses. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and chocolate sauce and chocolate shamrock cutouts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Makes 4 servings More About: Rock , Sham , Shamrock , Parfait
New Sugar Substitute Called Splenda
2007-03-16 07:20:00 Try the new sugar substitute called Splenda (sucralose). It's been approved by the FDA after a 20-year study that found the sweet alternative safe for everyone including pregnant women and diabetics. It's now being distributed in grocery stores in packet form. Unlike aspartame, sucralose can be used in cooking and baking without breaking down. More About: Sugar , Call , Calle , Subst , Lend
Daily Exercise Suggestions
2007-03-16 00:10:00 Walk 10 Minutes a Day and Increase Your Fitness Level Old thinking was to work out in a sweat-filled gym for hours a day. No pain, no gain. New studies show that even short bouts of activity can increase your fitness level, especially if you're new at working out.Park and WalkWhenever you have an errand, park your car as far away as you can handle and walk to the store. At the mall, park at the farthest end and walk the length of the mall. Use every opportunity to walk. At the end of the day, it all adds up to better fitness.Crunch in BedBefore you even get out of bed in the morning, do 10 stomach crunches while lying flat on your mattress. Increase daily by one until you get up to 100. Think you'll never get there? Try it. You may eventually have to set your clock to wake up 15 minutes earlier, a small price to pay for a flatter stomach. More About: Daily , Exercise , Suggestion , Dail
Eat More to Weigh Less
2007-03-15 21:30:00 Eating five or six small meals per day is healthier and more conducive to losing weight than three large meals. If you're trying to lose weight, take the content of the three meals you would normally eat, divide it in half and portion it out in five small meals throughout the day. Small portions distributed throughout the day not only prevents binge-eating hunger, it steps up your metabolism and helps to burn calories more efficiently over a longer period of time. More About: More , Less , Weigh
Keeping Teeth White
2007-03-15 15:50:00 What can you do to keep your teeth white?Here are some easy to follow tips:Avoid Foods That Stain Teeth Foods with lots of pigment such as soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, most varieties of berries, cherries, and curry will stain teeth. If these cannot be completely avoided, it is recommended to brush your teeth as soon as possible after eating these foods.Drink WaterYou can help prevent stains to your teeth by swishing a mouthful of water around immediately after eating or drinking a staining beverage. This also helps to keep breath fresh.Use a StrawCoffee, Red wine, Colas and other dark soft drinks, teas, and cranberry juice can cause staining. Using a straw for these drinks will allow the staining liquid to bypass the front teeth.Eat Crunchy FoodsCelery, apples, and other crunchy foods will remove food particles in your teeth and help to prevent stains. Sticky foods are more likely to cause staining.Brush Your Teeth…The Right WayBrushing your teeth is essential for good oral hygiene... More About: White , Keep , Ping
I Want To Be Six Again
2007-03-15 04:13:00 To Whom It May Concern:I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I havedecided...I would like to accept the responsibilities of a six year old again.I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples withrocks.I want to think M&M's are better than money, because you can eat them.I want to play kickball during recess and paint with watercolors in art.I want to lie under a big oak and run a lemonade stand with my friends on ahot summers day.I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew werecolors, addition tables and simple nursery rhymes, but that didn't botheryou, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care.When all you knew was to be happy because you didn't know all the thingsthat should make you worried and upset.I want to think that the world is fair. That everyone in it is honest andgood.I want to believe that anything is possi... More About: Again , Want
Top Ten NOT Surprising Facts About The Average Parent
2007-03-14 18:07:00 10. The average parent has eaten their weight in Girl Scout cookies. 9. The average parent has at least two backup recipes for play-doh. 8. The average parent has Pizza Hut on speed dial. 7. The average parent has prepared more than 10,000 servings of macaroni and cheese. 6. The average parent unconsciously hums at least three children's show theme songs a day. 5. The average parent can take construction paper, glue, pudding cups and aluminum foil and make a delightful Thanksgiving centerpiece. 4. The average parent can produce from their pocket/purse at least 12 legos, 3 hot wheels cars, and a Barbie shoe at any given time. 3. The average parent has at least one child induced stain on the clothing they are currently wearing. 2. The average parent secretly hopes that whoever thought up 3 months for summer vacation gets attacked by a pack of marauding wolverines. 1. The average parent knows that a suspiciously sweet, "Mommy, I love you" means," I have just decorated your new headboa... More About: Facts , Fact , About , Top Ten , Rage
88 Ways To Tell You Are Still Stuck In The 80's
2007-03-14 14:10:00 1. your fondest childhood memory is when Skippy got his head stuck in thebanister2. you relax by putting on your legwarmers and dancing to the "Footloose"soundtrack3. you think the Two Coreys are "totally awesome"4. you're still bitter that Wham! broke up5. Punky Brewster is your hero6. You type all of your term papers on a Commodore 647. you still resent your parents for not installing a dumbwaiter in yourhouse like Webster's8. the only video games you play are Frogger and Pac Man9. you're building your own Clockwork Smurf10. your summer attire is Jellies and Jams11. A-Ha's "Take on Me" is still your favorite video12. you consider yourself truly, truly, truly outrageous, much like Jem andthe Holograms13. you wonder why more people don't wear high heels, Jordache jeans, andlacy ankle socks14. you call all motorcycle cops "Ponch"15. every time you go to the beach you look for Snorks16. you're still upset Madonna and Sean broke up17. you know who Stinky Sullivan is18. you work o... More About: Stil , Still , Tell
Pom Pom Shamrock
2007-03-14 01:20:00 Materials Needed:3 large green pom pomsscrap of green feltscissorswhite craft glue or hot glue6" piece of gold ribbonInstructions:Glue all three pom poms together to form a shamrock.Cut out a stem from a piece of green felt. Glue to the back of your shamrock.Tie a piece of gold ribbon into a bow and glue to the front of your shamrock.Optional: You can glue a magnet, pin back or a hanger made from ribbon to the back of your shamrock craft. More About: Rock , Sham , Shamrock
Crispy Rice Snowman
2007-03-13 19:11:00 INGREDIENTS:3 Tbls Butter or Margarine4 cups Miniature Marshmallows1 tsp Vanilla Extract4 cups Cris py Rice CerealFrostingDecorating Items (listed below)PREPARATION:Melt butter or margarine over low heat in a large saucepan or in the microwave in a large bowl. Add vanilla and marshmallows. Pop back in the microwave for 30 second intervals until marshmallow are melted, stir between each interval.Or, if making it on the stove, keep over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted. Bend well.Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until the cereal is coated.Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper. As soon as the marshmallow is cool enough to touch, rub a little margarine or butter on your hands and form the cereal mixture into balls. Work quickly so your rice cereal mixture stays warm.You will need 2 balls for each snowman. Use about 1 cup of the mixture for the body and 3/4 cup for the head balls. Set your larger ball on the wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place the small ba... More About: Snow , Snowman
3D Shamrock
2007-03-13 15:55:00 Materials Needed:green paperscissorsgluestaplerribbon or stringInstructions:Make a pattern for the large and small shamrocks. Cut out 5 large shamrocks and 10 small shamrocks. Fold each one in half and them open again. Glue the ribbon or string to the center of one large shamrock. Neatly stack the 5 large shamrocks with the string on top. Put two staples through the center of the shamrocks (and the string). Let dry. Glue each small shamrock to the sides of 2 large shamrocks. More About: Rock , Sham , Shamrock
When Time Out Don't Work
More articles from this author:2007-03-13 05:18:00 by: Jennifer L GoveJoey steps away from his time out chair “I won’t sit!” His mother is frustrated and throws her hands in the air. Time out is just not working for this mom. Many kids do not respond to time out so what do parents do???- Let the discipline reflect the behaviorSome children respond well to discipline that is structured around what they did wrong. An example of this is a child that draws on the wall is asked to help with the clean up. There for they understand that what they did creates work for them self and there is a consequence for what they did.- Point out what’s goodMany children respond to being told when they are doing well and being praised for it. Watch your child for when they do some thing good such as sitting quietly reading tell them “I like it when you sit and read like this, you are being such a good boy right now. ” You will find the good behaviors that you point out will happen more often.- Don’t say Don’tChildren tend not to hear the... More About: Work , When , Time Out 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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