Bad Blogger....

You would think I have a life. I haven't posted anything in over two weeks. I blame CSI Miami. I bought the box set and am totally hooked - I've been doing nothing else in my spare time. But now, thank God, I've seen the whole second season and can go on with my life (well until I get the First Season...).

Joni sent me an interesting email yesterday with all sorts of home remedies attached I'm posting them here because I'm lazy and have nothing much to say. Unless you want to hear all about the CSI - which I'm sure you don't....

>DID YOU KNOW THAT
Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost>>immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by >>traditional>>"pain relievers."
Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for>>burns?
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled >>with>>mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong >>Altoid>>Peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of >>Horseradish in>>a cup of Olive Oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply >>it as>>a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles
Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey >>and take>>1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve >>two>>tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the >>symptoms.>>Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost>>instantly -- even though the product has never been advertised for >>this>>use
Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a dab of>>Preparation H, CAREFULLY rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. >>The>>hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the >>swelling>>instantly.>> >>> >
Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab >>of>>honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps >>the>>skin sterile and speeds healing. Works overnight
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly >>toenail>>fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful>>antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.>>
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses >>from>>loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail >>Polish to>>the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola Cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers.>>Saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust >>stain. The>>phosphoric acid in the Coke is what gets the job done
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer.... If menacing bees, >>wasps,>>hornets or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the>>insecticide (or even if you CAN), try a spritz of Formula 409. >>Insects>>drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover... pour a drop of Elmer's Glue over the>>splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The >>splinter>>sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's Tomato Paste Boil Cure... cover the boil with Hunt's >>tomato>>paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothes the pain >>and>>brings the boil to a head.>> >>> >
Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on >>a few>>drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic
Heinz Vinegar To heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white >>vinegar>>and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the >>blueness>>and speeds up the healing process
Kill fleas instantly. Dawn Dish Washing Liquid does the trick. >>Add a>>few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. >>Rinse>>well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas!
Rainy day cure for dog odor.. Next time your dog comes in from >>the>>rain, wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, >>instantly>>making your dog smell springtime fresh
Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn >>Oil>>in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. >>Repeat>>once daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the>>mites, and accelerates healing
Vaseline cure for hair balls...... To prevent troublesome hair >>balls,>>apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. >>Kitty>>will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it >>can>>pass easily through the digestive system
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not for breakfast >>anymore!>> >Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm >>in the>>microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly and apply the mixture to your>>hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain

Melting

The snow is melting! The snow is melting! Yahoo!!
Have gotten into the bad habit of not taking a lunch at work - a wee bit swamped lately. I keep working through till the end of the day. My left eye has developed a very attractive twitch.. Must hit the gym - I feel like a blob of bone and flabby flesh (another attractive image for you) - where are all the muscles I worked so hard to build? It took me years to get them and only a month for them to go away? They must be hiding under my winter coat...
So decided to "scrapbook" my travel photos - OH MY GOD! I HATE scrapbooking. In an attempt to amuse myself I ended up doing at home what I do at work all day no no no. Being me I had to finish it - I won't be winning any prizes - I'm totally unwilling to spend money on supplies. They have things called "stackers" - little pieces of paper to put behind your photos $11.00 for a little pad of multi coloured paper - what is with that? Seems that all my married Mommy friends are well aware of all the ins and outs of scrapbooking as well as where to hook me up with someone who can sell me the "best" scrapbooking supplies. Is scrapbooking the new tupperware?

Song O'the day - "Why?" - Annie Lennox

What to do?

Feeling much more peppy lately. I went to Sue Mae (my TCM doctor) complaining of the winter blahs - no energy, feeling blue. I'm convinced what she's given me are the key to peppiness (with none of the caffine jitters) - I've been an organizing machine - my taxes are even ready to go once I have my t4s from Leaf and Integraphics. Okay truthfully wondering if I'm a little manic (I've been labeling spice jars - is that wierd?).

Song o'the day
Many Rivers To Cross - Cliff Richards