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New Years Eve

Well, last day of the year. Be sure to make those healthy resolutions and be sure to stay safe and healthy tonight. It is a little snowy here so if the weather is not all that great be very careful on the roads today. Have a great time at the parties and a great day tomorrow. Happy New Years everyone!!
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New Years

So you set that goal last year to get something done and you never got around to it or you just forgot about it or you just simply could not get it down for one reason or another..so what. If you really think about it...new year is just another day. I don't know why people make such a big deal about this. Why not make a big deal about changing months or weeks?
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Sex Pledges

Do this is a crazy thing to actually waste time in doing a study for., They are now saying that the sex pledges teens make to not have sex before he gets married do not work. That is a big surprise...I mean give me a break. The rings and the pledges are not going to prevent a teen from having sex. It has to be more than that...they just have to have it in them to not have sex and have the beliefs to not do that...a piece of paper doesn't do anything.
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Diet Soda

Diet soda is just horrible for you! I personally have never liked diet soda. It just is not my taste when it comes to soda bu it isreally bad for your health. It contains aspartame that is linked to cancer and tumors. Why would any one drink this stuff it is it just so pad for your health. And they have been saying this for years actually. But just recently I read an artical confirming it was bad for your health. Good thing the FDA approved it to say it was ok for your health!!
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Gift Certificates

My friend got me an e-card on 12/25 for my favorite online bstore Chadwicks...I still have not got it - it is an e-card that should have been delivered within 24hours!! I am so upset - I am going to miss the sales. That is horrible!! And theie customer service was NO help either. Spend you cards quickly because you just never know!
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Tea Bags

It is actually better to have the loose tea than the tea bags because the bags contain things in the paper that affect the quality of the tea. Sure it may cost a little more but in reality the with the loose tea you sometimes get more cups of tea out of it. And the benefits as well as the taste are worth the extra. Forget the candy bar you get once a day at work and spend the extra on something like this!
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New Years

Most people will make that new years reolution to stop something like smoking or to lose that weight and go on a diet. They make goals for themself that just may not be in reach with what they are able to achieve. You should set small goals and when you have accomplished them then make bigger goals to achieve. Don't set out to lose 50 pounds in 6 months. Set out to lose 3 pounds a month and eat heatlhier and exercise.
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Hair Products

I am always looking for that great hair product....aren't we all. And for people that are loosing their hair they are always looking for that product that will help them out like nioxin. I have a friend that is 6'5" and you can not see the top of his head. However, he is always wearing that hat because he is just so self conscious about it. He started going bald when he was in high school but he is not completely bald. It has been a very slow process for him...he has been going bald for around 20 years now. He has fine hear and it is just very patchy. He almost wishes that it just happened all of a sudden over 1 or 2 years because he is so discouraged with the whole thing.

It was inevitable though- everyone in his family is bald so it is very inherited in his situation. There are products out there though that could possibly help. Of course what works for one person may not work for you but it is worth the try if you are really looking to have nice hair. You just have to try them and see what works best for you. But the best thing to do is accept your new fond look and make the most of it in my opinion
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Acne Treatments

When it comes to acne I think that everyone is pretty much looking for that treatment that is going to work and going to work good on them. And it is a problem that both men and women have. There ar many treatments out there but you have to remember that everyone's skin is different and will react differently to different products.

So that means what may work great for your sister may not work at all for you. You just have to try different things like acne complex or Murad acne for example to find that right one for you. Acne is pretty much inherited and do not believe all the myths that are out there about chocolate and greasy foods. You have to keep your skin clean but sometimes you just have to find that product that will clear up your skin for good.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm

This is a great show. I was just watching it one day and it was just so incredibly funny. It is great to find a show that really makes you laugh. And this show makes me laugh so hard. He puts himself in the most uncomfortable situations and it is just hysterical. I could not stop laughing tonight. It was so funny! I wish I had known about this show years ago!
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White Christmas?

Well...it was going to be a white christmas but it rained so much that it is practically all gone...kinda depressing especially since this morning I woke up to a little bit of a mess in the basement. I don't know how but I had a little water down there which kinda put a damper on the morning but I tried to not let it get to me...plenty of time to clean it up..just wanted to enjoy the morning and the day...always something though...NO STRESSES TODAY
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Who Gives HIm The Right

Who gives Bush or any president for that matter to pardon who they want. They are obviously in prison for a reason ... so how can he just say...'I have the power so...you're free". I just don't get it? That just isn't right in my opinion. These paople that are rich because they stole money or did bad things are getting off and not having to pay for their crimes yet the person who stole from a grocery store to feed her kids are still in prison. Huh....?
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Happy Holidays

I find that so many people are stressed out over this day. It is just another day...no reason to stress out. The kids will like what you got them whether it is one or 20. And I can not imagine the adult expecting anything this year. I know that we all said that there would be no gifts for the adults. It made things so much easier this year in my opinion. There were not many lights up this year...the economy even affect the lights because of the high electric bills!

Don't stress and enjoy the day tomorrow!
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Insomnia Cures

I read a fabulous article at Your Natural Remedies about insomnia. I am a huge fan of natural remedies and in many cases they actually work better than taking over the counter drugs and things. Especially when it comes to things like insomnia. Sometimes the simplest things can cure this very horrible and frustrating problem. I have had insomnia and it is not fun. Not to be able to have a good night sleep for months at a time can be very upsetting and tiring. Mine was always related to stress and I had it a lot when I was in college....now I have it because of worrying about my finances!
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Master Cleanses Bad For You?

My husband swears by the Master Cleanse....he actually buys the product that has the herbs in it as opposed to the maple syrup and lemon thing. I could never do this because I think that I would literally just get sick after the first day especially with the salt water thing. Many nutritionalists state that you probably do not even need to do this and that removing those so called toxins from your GI Tracts may not even be all that necessary. Here is part of an article I read about this....very interesting!

In southern California, this is a big trend. Dieters are trying the “cleanse” by drinking a concoction of squeezed lemons, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper several times a day for 10 days, says Karla Campbell, MS, RD, a dietitian in Long Beach, Calif. Then they down an herbal laxative tea at night and a quart of salt water first thing in the morning, supposedly to clean out the GI tract and bowels. Needless to say, there are no studies to suggest that our GI tracts and organs need any help in removing waste or so-called toxins from the body


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Dangerous Diet Products

I was reading up on dieting products that the FDA has just declared to be not good for your health. Even though that they state that they are 100% all natural and herbal they are not always good for you. Just because they say it is herbal always take things with a bit of caution and personally I would always consult my doctor. Not to say that all diet products are bad out there. But the FDA just came out with a list of the ones that you should stay away from. I got this info from Health News.

MONDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Monday to avoid more than two dozen products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared ingredients that could pose serious health risks


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Sugar and Hyperactive children

I was reading a studdy that stated that even though your children may have a lot of sugar it will not make your child hyperactive. And I agree. It is so many other factors in my opinion. Who they are around, what they are doing, what time of day it is. Sugar has nothing to do with the equation. However it will affect their teach and their overall health which is why too much sugar is just not good. I found that one very interesting since my cousin always blamed her child's bad behaviors on sugar!
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Flu Strain

So big surprise out there for all of you that got the flu shot...there is alreay a strain of the flu that is spreading through the US and has affected 12 states already where it is resistant to the flu drug Tamiflu. The flu can sometimes be a deadly disease depending on who it affects. People that are very young, very old or has immune problems related to other diseases that you may have had. And the flu season has not even really started yet. Stay healthy and wash your hands!
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Your Legal Health

My husbands uncle just had a lung transplant and there are just so many little things that went wrong and that actually can still go wrong . It has been 2 months already and he is still not out of the woods. if you are looking for representation for something that may have gone wrong with your medical needs whether it is a defective defibrillator lead or if you need that Medtronic recall lawyer then you have to look up.

You Have Rights is a great site to check out and read up on things like heart attacks, cardiovascular problem or even high cholesterol as well as those Defibrillator Lead Recalls. There is just no reason to sit back and let things happen to you when you can get what you deserve. They have a very user friendly site that has a lot of info for you


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Breastmilk and Toxins

Breastfeeding is the best for your baby....you really can not convince me otherwise. I was reading an article with women had dioxins in their milk ... The good far outways the bad they concluded. The study concluded that the baby's health and development were not altered in anyway. Breast is best and quite frankly it is the easiest form of feeding your baby. The formula no matter what they put in it just is not as good for your baby as the all natural breastmilk.
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Bad Doctors

I was watching a comedian the other day and I don't even remember who it was because I was half watching it and half just listening to it. But he said that somewhere out in the world was the worst doctor...and he is right! There has to be the worlds worst doctor out there...and he probably has a patient that he is seeing sometime today. That is really scary which is why you should always do your research.
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Cut Your Risks of Breast Cancer

There are things that you can do to help reduce your chances of getting certain cancers. In many cases this involves the basics that you should be doing anyways. Cutting back on your daily alcohol intake. You should be sure to exercise around 3 times a week. Make sure that you do not get overweight. Be sure to do self breast exams on a regular basis and after the age of 40 get a yearly mammogram done. If you have a family history of this then talk to your doctor.
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Cosmetics and Cancer

I was reading an interesting article that is saying that cosmetics could be linked to breast cancers. So the blush and nail polish your teen daughter is wearing could put her at risk later in life. I think that people should be more concerned with the plastic water bottles personally. But I believe this. These are chemicals that are getting absorbed into your skin. And some of them have estrogen and breast cancer has a lot to do with high estrogen levels.
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Would Your Marry A Doctor?

So, it has been said that doctors are the most admired as well as the most trusted and the most eligible marriage partners. Personally, i would not want to marry a doctor. They work long hours and you never see them...so for some people that would be great actually. The professions that are trusted the least of advertisers, journalist as well as actors and musicians. Some more admired professions were people that are in education as well as homemakers and people that are in science and technology. They also said that educators and homemakers are underpaid...well homemakers don't make any money...at least I don't!

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Snoring Burns Calories

Did you know that people who snore actually will burn off more calories than the people that do not snore. The thing is that sometimes the reason people are snoring is becaue of sleep apnea which is sometimes caused because you are overweight. I found that to be quite interesting. I mean ... you are not going to lose significant weight because of your snoring but it is amazing that even the littlest things like that can help burn calories.
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Online Pharmacy

Personally, I prefer getting things online and through the mail. And in many cases despite the shipping and handling charges I find that it is just so much cheaper in the long run. And sometimes you can get great deals that are only and use coupon codes that have that free shipping if you know where to look.

I even get things that I can get at the pharmacy online. I don't like to drive and the pharmacy that I prefer is not that far but when it is raining or snowing or just terrible weather outside...who wants to go right? I just go right online and then the furthest that I have to go is right outside to get my mail


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Time

I was reading a survey on what people thought was better than sex. I don't remember the actual percentage of the results but I remember the order Nothing's better came in first, a good massage, Sleep, Chocolate, aglass of wine came in last. Personally, I would take the good massage. That sometimes can be just as good if not in many cases so much better...if the person that is giving the massage knows what they are doing!
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Acupressure for Energy

Here is a cool tip to help you increase your energy...lit is acupressure. Go 4 finger widther blow your kneecap on each leg seperately and apply a little pressure iwth your thumb for 3 to 5 minutes. I am very interested in acupressure and I have tried this. I don't know if I am doing it correctly though. I really think that this as well as acupuncture should be used more often on things like this.
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Colon Cancer


Did you know that colon cancer just starts out as a tiny and very slow developing growth that are called polyps. Most of the time doctors will give a colonoscopy to the patient to try to detect it. But what they had once thought was a 90% chance of reduction for this costly test is now only a 60-70 percent rict reductsion rate. Just something to think about when your doctor gives you this test.
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Candles

I think that candles are just so great to have especially this time of year. Sometimes you can improve your mood just by smelling certian scents. Aromas are a powerful thing. They can nhance your mood but not only that they can be associated to memories both good and bad. Every walk past someone that had that exact cologne as your past significant other...I bet you memories of that person suddenly happen!
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Dirty Food

I was reading an article on dirty food and it really kind of disgusted me....very gross. But on the list for the dirtiest foods are Eggs, peaches, packaged salad, scallions and melons. I knew about the packaged salad stuff. That is why I never get it. It is just very gross knowing this. That is why you always have to wash all of your food very carefully. Especially when it comes to fruits and veggies!
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Nice Yard

I do not know of one home owner that does not try to get that perfect lawn. Who does not want to have that beautiful and lushious green grass on their property and to have it year round would be even better. Think of all the jealous neighbors that you will have when they see that you have a great lawn year round. Easy Turf has the best Artificial Grass Los Angeles CA has to offer. My parents have artificial grass and they just love it. And I have to say that is just looks so much better than my yard. My grass is always brown either because of the weather or because it gets burned from the sun.

And not only that it is very patchy. I have bald spots in my yard all over the place. My yard from an aerial view probably looks like a middle age balding man's head! it is not pretty. This artificial grass company has a great site with information for you too if you are interested in getting that great lawn. Lets face it...if the outside of your house looks bad then people are going to think the inside of your house is even worse. Sure you are not suppose to judge a book by it's cover but we all do and that goes true with peoples lawns as well


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Depression

There are many types of depression...here are the types of depression. There is major depression where it actually prevents you from functioning correctly. Thene there is dysthymic disorder which is a little less severe but can prevent you from feeling good or just normal. There is postpartum after a new mother has a baby - this can occur anywhere from a week to up to a year after a woman has a baby. Seasonal Affective Disorder happens during the winter months when there is less natural sunligh. And then there is psychotic depression where you may have hallucinations and delusions.
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No More!

I am always looking for 0% balance transfers when I look for credit cards and other things that require interest rates. And it is just so important to do your research when you are looking for that credit card because credit cards have a way of building up debt. So if you do have a high interest rate on a credit card that has a rather large balance you may just want to consider switching credit cards so you can stop paying the interest and actually work on getting that balance down so you can get out of that credit card debt that so many people are in at the moment.

And Zero Rate has a great blog that you can read up on. For example they have a great post on about credit cards for bad credit...A way to improve your credit. It also is a nice site to do your comparisons with and it also has great news as well as information to help you find what you are looking for and need. Wouldn't it be nice to finally find that card that will have no interest rate for months...and some are up to 15 months. You could really get rid of your debt just paying on the principal of your bill without having to give all your money for the interest. I hate interest...it really drives me crazy to give my money to pay for the interest which is just so high it is ridiculous. So if I can avoid it..I do so!
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Men Should Eat Fruit

Did you know that men should eat 2 times as much fruit as women do. Basically 2/3 of men are obese or just simply overway and they have a higher death rate for t hings like lung cancer, colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease. Which is why they should eat more fruit. They say you should aim to eat 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day as opposed to the 7 they recommend for women. It sounds like a lot but replace those candy bar snack with fruit and you'll be all set.
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Moods Spread

If you are with someone that does not like fun then this could really spread to you. Their bad mood with rub off on you. If you are with someone that is always putting a damper on your mood and your fun then they will make you miserable and more hostile and just very moody yourself. And if you have children...that will rub off on them. How many families do you see at Disney truly having a great time. Because there is always one parent that really would rather be back on the hotel watching tv and not having the kind of fun that kids want to have!
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Fine Wine

I am not a fan of wine at all. My husband likes to get fine wine just once a year and it really lasts a full year. But we do not have nice glasses and my husband is always upset when I give him a glass of wine because it just does not taste good. Personally I do not know what the difference is but he does. So I am looking for a nice wine glasses but they are so expensive. I guess it is because you can smell the wine when you are drinking
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Chocolate Smoothie

So you really would love to have that chocolate shake but you know that you really shouldn't because you are trying to lose that weight. But you you have to have it...why not have a chocolate smoothie that has around 200 less calories in it and has over 1/2 less fat grams!

Just put in your blender 2 cups of lowfat milk a frozen banana, a tablespoon of chocolate syrup and I like to put a 1/8 teaspoon of vanill ecxxtract in it. It is really quite delicious!
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Fleas

There is nothing worse than finding out that you have a dog or a cat that has fleas by realizing that those small little rd bites on yoru ankle are because of the fleas your animal has!! Fleas are just nasty little bugs that just have to be eliminated immediately because they multiply so fast and they just get everywhere. They are gross and very invasive little creatures so you have to get them under control and get rid of them fast...easier said than done though in some cases. Fleas Control is a great site to refer to to read up on other peoples experiences with this problem. Sometimes it is just best to read up on what others may have done...what may have worked and what just does not work at all. You can even discuss your own personal experience on the site as well. Perhaps your experiences in different products or problems may help other people deal with there flea problems. And believe me ... it is a problem. Two things I really do not like about pets is the fleas and the ticks...I don't know what is worse. I suppose the fleas are because there are just so many of them but the ticks are pretty disgusting too. The joys of having that furry best friend huh!
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Cleansing Packs

My husband just ordered and got the cleaning packs that you can take...they are drinks that you take and then you have to fast and only eat what they tell you and the pills and drinks that they give you. It is just nasty gross what he gets and what is worse is the fact that...well...it just plain stinks! I would just do it the more natural way without what he gets. And there are so many better products on the market too. I can not remember what he got but it is coming in this week so I will write more on it when it comes in!
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Too Much Caffeine

There is such a thing as too much caffeine...too much of anything is not good. Here are some of the effects of too much caffeine.....anxiety, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, upset stomach, heart palputations, tremors, agitations, even seizures or strokes. Too much caffeine whether it is in strong coffees or in those so called energy drinks are just not good. Just get more sleep if you want to be energized! Have fruit and healthy food. These quick fixes are never good.
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Time To Get Out

I need to get out with my husband. He has just been in a pickle of a mood lately because of work and I have not been that much better because of just everything...mainly him not being in a good mood. We actually ordered out for Chinese yesterday. NEVER ORDER CHINESE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. I told him that we should not just in case...you should only order this stuff on a Friday but we did. I was actually fine but he was very sick today...not a good day at all.
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Natural Scents to Attract Women

So you would like to attract women...here is a scent that has been known to do so....black licorice. You can eat it or you can just get the essential oil and put a drop on your pulse points. I personally do not like black licorice but who knows...in scent form on a guy...it may work right? Also the scent of the ocean as well as chocolate gets the attention of females...big surprise there huh
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Attracting a Man

If you want to attract that man then there are a few scents you should get for your perfume. Actually you can just get the essential oils and put a dab on your pulse spots. Cinnamon and vanilla have long been connected with love and lust and men are attracted to those scents. They actually bring out your natural pheramones. Why spend a fortune on these coognes when it is more the all natural scent that will attract the opposite sex.
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High Risk For Breast Cancer Prevention

There are some new drugs that just came out and have been approved by the FDA called tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and raloxifene (Evista). That is very hopeful for the prevention of breast cancer for woman that are at high risk. My husbands aunt has been at high risk since she was in her early 20's. Ever since she turned 21 she has been going for mammagrams every 6 months. She actully was diagnosed last year but they caught it very early so she is ok. But her mom died of breast cancer, her aunt had it and so did her sister so drugs like this are very hopeful for people like her.
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Dining Tables

My sister just finished with her new place and she had nothing. She was living at my parents house and then she got married and they literally had nothing. They had to get everything which is kinda of nice in a way because you get all new stuff starting out your life together. That is what I did when I got married because I was still living with my parents and had just gotten out of college. It is nice getting all new things but man it adds up and adds up quick. So if you have to get everything all new then you have to know where to look to get the good prices and sales. But at the same time you do not want to just get something because it is cheap. Because it will not last and lets face it...you will not be happy with it. I have done that and have regretted it and ya know,...it really ends up costing more because you got the cheap one for a year and then got the one you really wanted. So when you are looking for those big and nice items like Dining Tables you don't want to just skimp out and get the cheapest one out there. And you can get a nice Dining Table and set for your room that is quit affordable these days too. When she was looking for her Dining Room Tables she found a lot of really nice ones to choose from in a price range that she could actually afford. Again...you just have to know where to look!

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Doctors Don't Sleep

I was reading up on doctors specifically young doctors. And this kids that are fresh out of school are woking more than 80 hours a week. That is crazy! I know that they are in training and they are learning but who can concentrate after working for 20 hours straight. That is just nuts! I mean I personally would not want someone making that life decision for me when they have not slept in 2 days. That is when the mistakes occurs!
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Toddler Fractures

There is a thing called a toddler fracture that is sometimes not detected in a normal xray and can actually only be detected weeks later when it is healing. If your child fell and can not walk right and the xrays say nothing be sure to mention this to your pediatrician. It is better to put them in a cast for 4-6 weeks and find out it is nothing than to not do anything and have their growning bones grow incorrectly!
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Toxic Toys

Be sure to not get toys that are toxic for your children this holiday season. Sometimes you do not even realize it until it is too late and you have alredfy bought it and your kids are playing with it. Then you hear on the news that the toy is toxic. That is just so incredibly frustrating and jjust very upseting as a parent. So just be sure to keep your eyes and ears open on the products that you get your children this year. Beware of those toys that are choking hazards as well.
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Sensitive Teeth

If you have sensitive teeth then you have to be careful what you eat because it is just so incredibly painful when you bit into that chocolate or something cold or hot and you get that sharp shooting pain that just is unbarable for at least the first 5 minutes!!! I just had this happen to me which is why I am thinking about it now. I do use a new toothpaste that has helped the problem. And it also helps my problem at night which is a dry mouth which causes major bad breath in the morning because your saliva is not naturally cleaning out your mouth and teeth. The toothpaste is Biotene. I have tried the Toms of Maine but this one is better for me.
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Don't Leave!

When you are at that holiday party whether it is at your family's house of your friends house be sure not to leave the person that you are with. It is rather rude and quite upsetting for the person. Believe me...I have been on the recieving end of this one for years and I just hate it and it drives me up the wall. You are stuck with the kids at a house with a ton of people at that party and he leaves!
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The Stress

The stress of the holidays is just sometimes overwhelming. Not that there is a lot to do..but there kind of is. And even if you don't have a lot of stuff to buy for some reason it is just so stressful. I just love this time of year but I hate it. It is a love-hate relationship for this time of year. I guess it really depends on the day and the people that I am around during the day. Sometimes it is festive and fun and other times I just want to stay home and forget about it!
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Red Tea Lip Balm

I just got this red tea lip balm....and I just love it. I just got it and only have used it for the past few days but I just absolutely love it! I don't know if it is more in my head or it is really making a difference but lips are so soft because of this and you don't see the fine lines that are associated with your mouth. And I love to drink red tea and it has been said to be great for your skin and moisturizing you from the inside out. A little costly for lip balm but I got this as a gift
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Success

I am always looking for a successful business to start. And the ones that I have started in the past have not been that successful so why not do something that you know everyone has to use at least every once in a while. My best friends parents owned a dry cleaning franchise and they still have it. They have had since I was in high school and they seem to be quite successful with it. And they like owning their own business. I mean...who does not want to own their own business ... you just have to find that best franchise out there that is best for you and that you want to do. The best part about them owning that was that around prom time I could always get my dresses cleaned for free

My Franchise Path is a franchise broker and they have a great site that has a lot of great information out there. In the winter time too...they would save on heat because it does get quite hot in their dry cleaning business. There are so many franchises out there too...I would love to have a coffee shop franchise. I just have to thing about this more because it is time for me to actually start that successful business...I am sick of the failing business ventures that I have been doing for the past 4 years


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Mens Turn Ons

I found this to be very interesting. So I thought I would pass it on. Men are turned on by women who stand tall and straight and do not slouch. They like women who can be tough and not always cry. Men like women that know their ways around a computer and electronics. They also like it if they are wearing that baseball cap and know about their favorite teams.They love the women that have nice smellling hair but they can work up a sweat hiking, doing yard work, fixing things...you know...typical "man work".
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Great Skin Barrier

The best way to protect your skin is to create that barrier to keep the moisture in all the while keeping the dryness out. Be sure to drink water and stay hydrated however you have to create that barrier especially to protect your skin from the cold and especially the wind. My personal favorite is Vaseline intensive rescue moisture locking lotion. I read about if a few weeks ago and decided to try it and now I am hooked but that is just me - you may have another favorite. Just besure to moisturize!
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WeatherMan

Well, the weather man has been saying for weeks that is was just going to be so incredibly cold today. It was cold but it wasn't nearly as bad as they had said. That is why I never make my plans anymore around what the weather man says. For the past few years they just can not get it right. I say make your plans and decide in the morning if you are going to go through with them! Why ruin a perfectly nice day because the educated weather man goofed up....AGAIN!
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Kids Wo Don't Sleep Become Fat Adults

I have been writing a lot about this lately probably due to my own lack of sleep. But I was intriqued to find out that if you have a child that is not getting enough sleep at night it could contribute to their adult obesity.

Here is the bottom line...kids need their sleep in order to be more product in school and to just be in a better mood. Ages 5 through 12 they should get 11-12 hours of sleep a night. And teenagers should get 9 to 10 hours of sleep a night. Set the bedtimes and inforce them because it is just so important!
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Sleep Deprivation

Did you know that when you don't get enough sleep that you are doing extreme harm to your body and the future of your good health. I am thinking about this because I do not sleep good at all and it is really taking a toll on my now let alone in the future what it is going to so for its long term effects. Losing sleep can contribute to your increased risk in cancer, heart disease and even diabetes..get some sleep!
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Reading


I am always looking for a good book to read. The key is to find the time to read that book without being interrupted a million times I think reading is just a great pasttime that is very relaxing and you can learn a lot if you are reading certain books. But some books are just for the pure entertainment of it...I think that books are a great gift to give for the holiday season. I always get them for stocking stuffers because it is just nice to have the book in case you do have time to read it!

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Make Room

It is that time of year where I just clean and really clean up the kids rooms. That means I put aside all the toys that they no longer play with. I don't get rid of them....just yet that is. I put them in tons of trash bags and then I put them in the attic until after christmas. If they do not miss their toys for that long then they are pretty much done with them and off they go to the salvation army for others to play with and enjoy. If they want new things we have to get rid of the older things...there just simply is not enough room!
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Learning

Sometimes going to school and learning is what people love to do. My great aunt just could not learn enough. She just loved going to school and classes and learning about new things. I suppose if you don't have to then it can be fun. I think she ended up with 5 degrees in various areas...everything from music to english. Sometimes it is doing something that you love that keeps you going in life. So find that one thing you love to do and run with it.
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Losing Your Hair

It takes up to a year to get your hormones back on track after having a baby. And many of your have probably experienced as I have the fact that you lose hardly any hair at all when you are pregnant but you make up for it when you have the baby. Normally you lose around 100 strands of hair a day and for me it seems as though it comes out in clumps right after I wash it. But you can lose up to 200 strands after having a baby. Not to worry usually because this is perfectly normal.
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Take That Nap And Don't Feel Bad About it!

The recent study came out stating that taking that nap may help boost your memory. Did you know that every time your sleep is interupted that it affects your memory. So if you are that mom that just had a baby and is not sleeping..it is no wonder why you can not remember anything any more! Be sure to take that mid morning and mid afternoon nap when your baby does if you can so that you get a little bit of memory and won't forget so many things throughout the day
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Licenced


I think that it is just so important to make sure that you have a reputable company for certain things you have to get or you have to do. For example...you would not go to a doctor with out a licence or have a teacher that didn't have a licence so why in the world would you put your trust in something and someone that didn't have a licence when it comes to your money, your finances and expecially when it comes to your debt. You do not want to just rely on any one in my opinion that just would not be wise.

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What to Do for your Skin in the Fall

The fall is not to be taken lightly when it comes to your skin. It can be just as harsh and as damaging as the winter months...sometimes moreso because you do not think it is cold and you under estimate the damage that can be happening. Drinking things like green tea and do wonders for our skin..personally I like red tea for your skin though. And I am just a huge fan of Oil of Olay regenerest series. I have had the best luck with them!
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Lung Cancer

My mom thought that he had lung cancer around 6 years ago. She actually had lymphoma and it was on her lung which was a much better situation. Lung cancer is extremely serious and in many cases could be avoided if you take care of yourself and do not smoke. But sometimes it is just inherited or something that just happens. There is a lot of information out there on Lung cancer and a great place to look is UMGCC.

This site can give you informaiton on Lung cancer symptoms , diagnosis', surgery options and other Lung cancer treatments. Although this is a terrible and serious cancer as with many cancers...if you catch them early enough and if they are treated correctly you could get rid of the cance or at least put it in a remission. Sometimes information is your best weapon against terrible diseases and the more you know and the more questions you have then the better your doctors can help you out


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Microdermabration Clothes

When you buy these clothes that you see be sure to get the derma grade. That is the kind that is meant for your skin. If you get the other kind - those are for cleaning things and they are not very good for your face. And even with the derma grade clothes be sure to read the instructions. In many cases you should not use this more than once every 7 days.
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Bad Breath

If you have bad breath...sure you can use some mouthwash but that is just a temporary fix. If you want to help fix the problsm then you are goign to want to chew gum actually. And it is not the flavor that is goign to help you but it is because you have to get your saliva going. Your saliva is the best way to help clean out your mouth and get rid of the bad breath...also drink more water!
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