Monthly Archives: August 2009

Losing Weight

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I’m finally at the weight I want to be and hope to stay at this weight.  Some people take weight loss supplements * in order to lose weight, but I was able to lose a little weight by exercise and eating healthy (not dieting).

There are several things that help in maintaining weight.  One important thing is aerobic exercise such as walking or riding a bike which are excellent ways that don’t cost anything.  Besides, I love being outside where I can see the trees and the sky, so that is an added plus for me to be able to exercise outside.

* Anyone taking a weight loss supplement should check with their doctor first.

Stonyfield Organic Yogurt

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blog-stoneyfield-yogurt-salad-etc-8-24-09-002This is a great organic yogurt that contains six probiotic cultures, making it one of the best yogurts on the market.  It’s made from pure organic milk which means not only does the milk not contain any synthetic growth hormones or antibiotics but also no toxic pesticides are used in the process of growing their grains which are fed to the cattle.

Just like the carton says, it’s very smooth and creamy.  Sweeten it with Stevia and add your favorite fresh fruit.  Delicious!

Acne Treatments

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There’s nothing like having a blemish (or pimple or zit, whatever you call them) in a highly visible place such as the middle of your chin or forehead.  Some people have problems with multiple blemishes.

There are acne treatments on the market such as Acnepril that are oral acne treatments that attack acne from the inside.  These natural ingredients decrease the body’s oil production and work to balance hormones and detoxify the body with vitamins and nutrients.  This helps to prevent more acne from forming.

Accidents

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Have you ever had a car accident that wasn’t your fault but was due to the other driver not paying attention?   That’s where lawyers like a Tacoma car accident lawyer can help.
We had a minor fender bender one time where the driver behind me let his foot slip off the brake pedal, and he ran into me while we were stopped at a red light.  It was totally his fault!  So even minor accidents can happen sometimes.

Substitute Turkey for Bacon

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Hormel Natural Choice Turkey is great to use in place of bacon when you are wanting to add  pieces of freshly cooked bacon to a salad or any dish.   For salads,  cut up bite-size pieces of Hormel Natural Choice Smoked Deli Turkey.  For bacon, cut into strips an inch wide.  My husband is impressed with it, and we think it’s delicious!

  • The secret is to fry the turkey in extra virgin olive oil until it is a little brown and starting to get crisp.

Here are the benefits of using Natural Choice Turkey:

  • NO nitrates or nitrites
  • 100% natural
  • Low fat
  • Low cholesterol
  • Delicious!

Here’s a link for Hormel Natural Choice coupons.

Displays

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cardboard-display-8-09There are so many uses for cardboard displays.  As a previous elementary school teacher, I think a cardboard display would be a great way to display books or maybe to set up an interest center.

If you have a business and need a way to display DVDs or CDs or maybe you don’t have a business but still need a way to display CDs and DVDs, then you might be interested in checking out these cardboard displays.

Quality Online Master Degrees

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Online master degrees are becoming more popular.  There are quality degrees available that can be done online without leaving home.  Some top ranked schools are hesitant to offer online degrees because they think that the quality of the degree is diminished.   However, Gonzaga University realizes that the opposite is true and offers several quality masters degrees online.  Experienced professionals in the work force who might not be able to get a masters degree otherwise are able to get a quality degree in a time frame that works with their busy schedule.

By the way, Gonzaga University is:

  • Ranked #3 in the west by US News and World Report
  • Ranked “one of the nation’s best universities” by The Princeton Review and by Forbes Magazine
  • Ranked a “best value in private universities” by Kiplingers Personal Finance.

How to Read Labels for Organic Products

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The USDA has three categories of organic products:

  1. “100% Organic” means that the product is made with 100% organic ingredients.
  2. “Organic” means that the product is made with at least 95% organic ingredients.  The remaining 5% cannot contain any GMO’s.
  3. “Made With Organic Ingredients” means that the product is made with a minimum of 70% organic ingredients.  The remaining 30% cannot contain any GMO’s.

If the product contains less than 70% organic ingredients, then they may list each organic ingredient in the Ingredients List on the side of the package.  However, the product may not have “Organic” on the front of their packaging.

Space Efficient Desktop Computers

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I like the wide-screen computer monitors that are out these days.  They are so much better than the huge, bulky monitors that most people had ten years ago.  These desktops take up less space and utilize space effeciently.  No longer do you have to have a big desk to accommodate a computer, but with today’s desktop you can have a nice, compact desk if not much space is available.

End of Summer Party

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There’s still time for an end of summer party, and what better way to invite friends to your party than with cute party invitations that are creative and not your usual store bought invitations. I liked these casual invitations because of the colors, and the flip flops reveal the casual nature of the party.  I would imagine that most of the guests might even wear flip flops to the party.

My Mother-in-Law’s Salad Dressing (Sugar-free)

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While visiting my mother-in-law this summer, she made a delicious salad dressing using four ingredients plus she had finely chopped onion in the salad which added to the flavor.  So really I guess it should be five ingredients since the onion plays an important part.  Mix the ingredients lightly and pour on the salad.  (My mother-in-law put each ingredient on top of the salad separately and then tossed the salad lightly.)

Here are the four ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 packets Splenda ( but I replaced it with Stevia)
  • Morton’s “Nature’s Seasons” Seasoning Blend to taste