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

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

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

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

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

Need New Accessories?

custom-floor-mats-8-23-09Do you need new floor mats or some other car accessories?  Carid.com, that is “car id,” has all sorts of accessories and products that you might want or need for your car or whatever type of vehicle you might have.  They carry products for all of the major brands of vehicles, so check them out if you are looking for any accessories.

Four Foods On Friday 85

“This week I’m changing it up a bit. I’m challenging players to create a meal or share a recipe that uses four ingredients – olive oil, chicken, cheese (any type) and a vegetable.”

Four Foods on Friday is in a different format now.  So here’s my recipe for Chicken, Rice, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large can chicken breast
  • 1 can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
  • frozen broccoli
  • 1 cup sharp shredded cheese
  • freshly ground salt & pepper

Cook brown rice in water and olive oil according to directions on the package.  As soon as it’s done, add the chicken and soup.  Stir.  Add just a little more water if necessary.  Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.  Place the frozen broccoli on top (break it apart) and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.  Place the lid back on top of the pan and cook on medium low for 15-20 minutes until broccoli is tender. (or you can bake in oven at 350 degrees – it’s just too hot here in Texas to heat the oven…LOL)  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Do You Have an Ipod?

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So many people have ipods today. I don’t have one, but I know a lot of people that do. It’s amazing how many songs they can hold, how they have an audio player, a video player, and a photo viewer.   I saw one ipod that holds 40,000 songs.  (I don’t even know 40,000 songs!  I can’t imagine having that many.)  And they come in posh colors as well as basic black.  How stylish!