Having a child can be a wonderful life-changing moment, but there is no getting around it, children are expensive! In 2010, the Dept of Agriculture estimated that it costs $476,000 to raise one child - until age 18. That doesn't even include college expenses. Yikes! That number may seem alarming but there are small changes you can make to help reduce the drain on your wallet. One HUGE expense right off the bat is, you guessed it, diapers. Americans spend approx $7 billion dollars on … [Read more...]
Ten Gluten-Free Halloween Candies – Safe List
September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Halloween is a fun time for all but for those with gluten-sensitivity or celiac disease, eating a piece of candy laced with gluten can make for a very frustrating & uncomfortable day/week. Gluten-free means avoiding anything that includes wheat, barley, oats and rye in the ingredients. If the thought of Halloween candy is scaring you because of the unknown ingredients, check out our collection of "safe" eats! Here is a list of the most popular SAFE gluten-free candies, so you and … [Read more...]
FDA: Puts a limit on use of 80 mg Simvastatin
July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I can't stress enough how important it is to keep track of the medicines that you take and the possibility that they have side effects or react with one another. My dearly missed mother, Evelyn, who just passed away in 2010, had a surgery at least 15 years ago and following the surgery the doctor prescribed a sleeping medication called halcyon. My mother was nothing if not organized and completely followed her doctor's instructions to a "T". About two weeks after she arrived home from the … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Make the Most of Your Farmer’s Market!
July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today’s Farmer’s Markets have become annual local weekly seasonal events where farmers GATHER to sell their products directly to consumers. My local market is an “every Thursday" event from Early June through October where local Midwest farmers sell everything from colorful fresh flower bouquets’ to cheese, honey and mountains of fresh tomatoes, Brussels spouts and of course my all time favorite, fresh cheese! Here how I make the most of my Farmer’s … [Read more...]
5 Natural Mosquito Repellents Including Beer!
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Zzzzzzzzz” if this is the aggravating sound that’s buzzing around your BBQ this summer (like it was mine) it’s time to get out the mosquito repellent. In the past I just wanted to be rid of the little vampires because they were irritating, left welts and the resulting “itching” , etc. but not so long ago my friend’s dad died from West Nile and just miles from his home, West Nile left another friend’s mom with dementia. “Be Gone!” I say to the little blood suckers. Keep … [Read more...]
Get the Gas On & Save on Utilities
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Get Your Utilities in Working Order "We believe that electricity exists because the electric company keeps sending us bills for it!" - Dave Barry Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em--utilities that is! In our economy even those of us who work every day and do our best to pay our bills can fall behind. More and more Americans are receiving horrifying calls and correspondences from their utility companies (gas & electric) stating, "Your service has been disconnected for … [Read more...]
Garden of Eatin’ Chips & Johnson’s Chili Recall–Undeclared Soy!
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Don't you just hate it when you buy foods because they are good for you and your children and BECAUSE you (or your kids) have a food sensitivity and they turn out to be dangerous. Sometimes these things just happen, but it is always disturbing, especially if, for example, a food that is supposed to be "peanut free" ends up with a dusting of peanuts or peanut dust inside and ingesting the product can have disastrous results. I just mention this because when I was a teacher a junior high … [Read more...]
Breathe Better with a Neti Pot! Save 50% with These Coupons!
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spring is here! With it, often comes cold symptoms and allergies which are not so fun. Whether it's pet dander, pollen, smoke, hay fever, grass, or the common cold or flu germ, a Neti Pot could help! A Neti Pot uses saline and water to clear germs and allergens from your nasal passages. Nasal irrigation (as they call it) washes mucus away and reduces congestion. I use one regularly and it works great. It's a highly effective, cheap way to stay healthy and … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Water
March 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
It's suggested we all drink 6-8 glasses of water a day every day. It's good for our health, keeps us hydrated and our energy levels up! But, if you're constantly on-the-go those "water" costs can really add up over the course of a year! And who wants to haul heavy packs of water around anyway? Here are a few money saving tips: If you have good tap water - why are you buying bottled water? Fill up a large pitcher, add a few ice cubes and keep it your fridge. You'll have icy cold … [Read more...]
Use Your Thoughts to Lose Weight
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our Guest Blogger this week is Margaret Keely of Nursing-Courses.net. She has some good insights on how to lose weight! -Jan Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do. Just like everyone else, I’ve had my ups and downs with my own weight. After all, who doesn’t have any body weight issues? I’ve tried everything out there but I’ve come to realize that the number one thing you need to do to lose weight and take control of your health is to take control of your thoughts. If … [Read more...]
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