tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39667723899521019132024-03-13T10:09:24.355-07:00Natural Practical RemediesYour source for remedies that are practical and natural for you and the whole family.Florahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16202019282890789035noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-34128802462929653272013-12-15T21:25:00.001-08:002013-12-15T21:25:40.027-08:00Homemade Natural Air Freshener
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Air fresheners and room deodorizers have a weird chemical smell because they're made of chemicals. A better option, especially for those who have allergies or asthma, is to make your own natural air freshener.
To make a homemade air freshener:
Fill a medium-sized glass jar with natural things that smell good, like cinnamon sticks, orange slices, vanilla extract, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-14268104800961111712013-11-25T17:34:00.000-08:002013-11-25T17:34:00.308-08:00Quick Thankgiving PrepI'm in charge of mashed potatoes this year for Thanksgiving. In the past, I've peel 10-pound sacks of potatoes. This year, I'm trying this trick:
I read somewhere that you should score the potato skins, but I'm not sure if that's necessary.
This trick to quickly peel hard-boiled eggs blew my mind:
Have you tried any of these tricks? Did they work for you?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-53620785718041255372013-09-23T22:00:00.000-07:002013-09-23T22:04:20.910-07:00So Satisfying that It Feels as if You're CheatingDisclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Green Giant® and MyBlogSpark.
One of the things that makes dieting hard are those horrid cravings. You want something sweet, salty and maybe even a little gooey. Green Giant®, a product of General Mills, has just what you need with its selection of veggies.
When you want a satisfying, heat up a bowl of broccoli with cheese sauce Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-44465598072939994792013-06-26T10:29:00.000-07:002013-06-26T10:29:00.028-07:00Why Choose Organic Lawn CareBenefits of organic landscapingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-58446049547068900872013-05-18T15:04:00.000-07:002013-05-18T15:04:01.287-07:00Betty Crocker goes Gluten-FreeOne of the things that I hate about being gluten-free is that you need specialty flours that seem impossible to find to make my favorite treats. And, prepared gluten-free treats are expensive to purchase. Thanks to Betty Crocker, I can still enjoy my favorite gluten-free desserts without breaking the bank.
Over the past few years, Betty Crocker offered mixes to make a gluten-free yellow cake,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-3872411749781556382013-04-05T11:31:00.001-07:002013-04-05T11:31:14.507-07:00Natural Skin Care in Your Grocery Store<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-61786515281409488052013-03-13T15:01:00.001-07:002013-03-13T15:01:52.605-07:00Teeth Whitener ReviewI recently had the pleasure of trying out a new teeth whitening product, the REVIVE Teeth Whitening System, courtesy of the White Lotus Dental Spa, the official carrier of REVIVE.
I used a mild-strength at-home whitening kit, which contains a 10 percent hydrogen peroxide whitening gel. These are the results:
Before I started using REVIVE
About a month later
Almost two months later
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-6287320534836019692013-02-12T06:00:00.000-08:002013-02-12T06:00:08.840-08:00Sugar is as Addictive as CocaineWhen scientists scanned the brains of participants, they found that sugar and cocaine have the same effects. I'm not sure what I think of this finding, but I'd like to see some more information about this.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-88653993469497879962013-02-05T13:38:00.000-08:002013-02-05T13:38:51.623-08:00A Simple Way to Eat Healthy: Cook at HomeI like to watch TED talks, which you can see for free on TED.com. One of the most interesting ones I've seen so far is Teach Every Child about Food by Jamie Oliver (see the video below).
Oliver points out that over the past 30 years, people in the U.S. have stopped cooking at home and the following:
Your child will live a life ten years younger than you because of the landscape Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-483338601960752172013-02-01T12:27:00.001-08:002013-02-01T12:27:45.286-08:00Gluten-Free MeatballsMy husband recently took an online meatball-making class on Skillshare, a site that offers video classes on all different topics. The cost of the classes depends on the teacher. The meatball-making class is free and the executive chef of New York's The Meatball Shop, Daniel Holtzman, teaches it.
The meatballs, just out of the oven
I don't know the details about the ingredients that my husbandAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-22882058662876736532013-01-24T11:32:00.001-08:002013-01-24T11:32:34.038-08:00Distracted Driving InfographicOne of the simplest ways to prevent an auto collision is to ignore your cell phone as you drive. It's easy; people in the 1990s (and earlier) did it.
This infographic is from the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-51075991474433883522012-11-26T17:46:00.000-08:002012-11-26T17:46:08.036-08:00Natural Healing Gestures<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-10042958176764075782012-11-06T22:57:00.002-08:002012-11-06T22:57:47.634-08:00Reasons to Quit Smoking
Beating smoking is tough. With Thanksgiving a couple of weeks away and Christmas just around the corner, it's time to start thinking of those New Year resolutions. Smoking cessation is always one of the top three resolutions, and now is the perfect time to start making a plan. A good way to find motivation to quit smoking is to think of reasons to stop.
Reasons to quit smoking Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-33333689400170722432012-09-24T13:29:00.000-07:002012-09-24T13:29:47.686-07:00Can Vitamins Help Alcoholics?<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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After completing the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution workout program, I was left with a common question: What do I do now? There are countless online forums that pose the same question. With the help of Gaiam TV, I found a great solution.
Gaiam TV offers exclusive streaming videos to your computer, mobile device (using the mobile browser) and on your television using a Roku streaming player. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-88523081257888457312012-09-20T16:33:00.000-07:002012-09-20T16:33:00.600-07:00How to Gain the Benefits that Herbal Remedies Provide (Guest Post)<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Herbal remedies have been
used by humans for thousands of years, before recorded history. The modern
human population has revitalized the use of herbs asAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-69544598834814648192012-09-17T14:37:00.003-07:002012-09-17T14:37:39.406-07:00Mía Mariú Cosmetics
Some people shy away from natural cosmetics because a great deal of them lack lasting power. This isn't the case, however, with the products from Mía Mariú. I had the opportunity to sample some of the company's products, and the following are my thoughts about the products that I received:
Hydrating Stick Gloss in Beso: Contrary to its name, this product is a hydrating lipstick that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-65084352444384604332012-09-11T19:30:00.002-07:002012-09-11T19:30:55.648-07:00How to Keep Your Mind Fit<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-46528001035586405502012-08-26T15:58:00.003-07:002012-08-26T15:58:36.198-07:00Update: Raspberry Keytone Trial Results Back in June, I created a post about raspberry keytones and the supplement I was trying from Creative Bioscience, Raspberry Keytone 1234. This natural product can help breakup fat cells in your body faster than the body can do it alone, but the results vary by person.
When I started taking the raspberry keytone supplements, I also started a 90-day workout program. So, did the keytones work? To Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-728460206981426552012-08-06T18:29:00.004-07:002012-08-06T18:29:56.126-07:00Tips for Beating Smoking
Beating smoking is
tough because it’s a physical addiction and psychological habit. It becomes a
ritual, and eliminating nicotine from your body can cause you to experience
withdrawal symptom. When you’ve made the decision to stop smoking, you have to
address the addiction and the habit by adopting new behaviors and finding healthy
ways to deal with the symptoms of withdrawal.
Creating a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-53590556805365520012012-07-26T12:02:00.000-07:002012-07-26T12:08:57.548-07:00Guest Post: Natural Remedies to Control Type 2 Diabetes
Guest post provided by DrugWatch.com staff
As
of 2012, no cure for type I or type II diabetes exists. The focal point
for those suffering from the condition is to obtain the optimal level
of diabetes health. In order to achieve this, one must look into the
treatment options available. This includes discovering the natural
remedies available. Since no herb or lifestyle changes have beenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-16829254017906438762012-07-19T13:38:00.000-07:002012-07-19T13:38:13.044-07:00Coconut Oil...Miracle OilI've never though much -- or well -- about coconuts. I hate eating coconuts, hate coconut milk and coconut water. However, after reading about the many benefits of coconut oil, I had to try it on my skin. When Tropical Traditions offered the chance to try their 100 percent virgin coconut oil, I jumped at the opportunity.
Despite its name, coconut oil is actually solid when it's temperature Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-77060123085313308522012-07-16T21:15:00.002-07:002012-07-16T21:15:39.967-07:00Baby WatermelonOur plot in the community garden is flourishing. This year we planted watermelon.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-74152977505472684302012-07-10T19:25:00.000-07:002012-07-11T12:54:35.297-07:00Juicing
On Monday, I was welcomed to the world of juicing. After watching Foodmatters and Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, I decided that my eating habits needed a big change and that my diet needed a re-boot. The solution: juicing raw foods (e.g. fruits and veggies).
First, I needed a juicer, so I purchased the Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain.Yes, a juicer is spendy, my health is worth Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966772389952101913.post-50816301362242993722012-07-01T15:30:00.000-07:002012-07-01T15:30:20.511-07:00'Food Matters,' A Documentary About Healthy LivingI just watched the movie "Food Matters" on Netflix and highly recommend it if you are into/want to learn more about raw foods, organic foods, foods that are beneficial for the bod and eating healthy. The documentary also discusses how complementary medicines (of which I am a fan) can aid in healing.
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Complementary medicine is the practice of integrating natural/holistic remedies or Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420247522103487312noreply@blogger.com0