The smile pockets a rattling controversy. … [Read more...]
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Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
October 28, 2011 by · 22 Comments
Tip # 31Create a home-made Halloween costume by recycling some items in your home.(I've posted this a day earlier than usual to allow some costume creating time!)When I was a little trick-or-treat-er, we never wore a purchased Halloween costume. Our costumes were always made from whatever was available around the house. My Mom would put me in my older sister’s flannel nightgown, give me a bottle to hold and voila, I was a "baby". My brothers seemed to always be … [Read more...]
~ WINNER ~
October 28, 2011 by · 1 Comment
×1Win a Winnie the Pooh, DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack.Ended 12:01 AM (EST) on Oct. 28, 2011AND THE WINNER IS...Entry #13gibberishresults powered by Random.orgcontest powered by Rafflecopter.Congratulations to the confirmed winner and thank you to everyone who took the time to enter!Monica … [Read more...]
STROKE – Hemorrhagic stroke
October 26, 2011 by · 2 Comments
(If you missed, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 2 - you can find it here)Hemorrhagic stroke -About 20 per cent of strokes are hemorrhagic, which means they are caused by uncontrolled bleeding in the brain. This bleeding interrupts normal blood flow in the brain and by flooding the brain, kills brain cells.There are two main types of hemorrhagic stroke:Subarachnoid hemorrhage is uncontrolled bleeding on the surface of the brain, in the area between the brain … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ 2012 Canadian Farmer’s Almanac and Kids Almanac – Review & Giveaway
October 26, 2011 by · 37 Comments
Canadian Edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac I remember seeing, The Old Farmer's Almanac, in my maternal grandparents farmhouse. I remember it sitting on the table, looking all dog-eared and well read. I have always been a bit fascinated by the book, but, have never owned a copy. I guess I must have believed it would only be of interest to "farmers". Well, I was completely wrong. The first time I opened my book, I flipped through it, reading all types of little tidbits of … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Cousins ~
October 25, 2011 by · 2 Comments
(Photo taken by my sister, Kathy, over at Oak Lawn Images) The beautiful female "Kelly" cousins, minus three. My daughter is dressed in yellow. Great memories to treasure!! Monica … [Read more...]
Our book club’s choice for November
October 25, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Our book club's choice for November is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. " In Mongolia, when a dog dies, he is buried high in the hills so people cannot walk on his grave. The dog's master whispers into the dog's ear his wishes that the dog will return as a man in his next life. Then his tail is cut off and put beneath his head, and a piece of meat or fat is placed in his mouth to sustain his soul on its journey; before he is reincarnated, the dog's soul is freed … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
October 22, 2011 by · 10 Comments
Tip # 30After use, hang your bath or shower towel to dry!I don't find a thing wrong with, after my bath or shower, hanging my towel to dry and reusing it for a few days. I'm just out of the bath or shower so I'm clean. I'm only using the towel to dry my clean skin...therefore, the towel isn't really getting dirty.Washing load after load of still clean towels just doesn't make sense, environmentally, financially or time management wise.What are your thoughts on this … [Read more...]
~CLOSED ~ "Winnie The Pooh" on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!
October 22, 2011 by · 16 Comments
ABOUT THE MOVIE -Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh! Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011! POOH ACTIVITIES AND DOWNLOADS - Winnie The Pooh, has an awesome assortment of games and activities so you and your family can have your own … [Read more...]
"No Fail" Pie Crust
October 20, 2011 by · 13 Comments
Lately, I haven't been making as many pies as I once did. Probably related to two things, first, I'm certainly more health conscious than I was 20 years ago. And, lets face it, with a cup of shortening/butter/lard in one double crust pie, it doesn't matter if the filling is all carrots, quinoa and celery, it could never be considered a health food. However, sometimes healthy just isn't the priority...comfy and homey is, and a pie … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Nalgene – Review and Giveaway
October 20, 2011 by · 40 Comments
As a Registered Nurse, I am very aware of the the need to stay properly hydrated at all times and nothing quenches your thirst better than a cool drink of water. During the hot summer months we may be more conscious of our need to drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration; however, proper hydration is essential to good health all year round. Drinking from a reusable water bottle is not only essential for your health, it is also … [Read more...]