Monday, April 26, 2010

One for the ladies!!

SEX!!!! There, I said it!! If talking about sex embrasses you, then do not read the rest of this blog post!!
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Ok, that being said, I wanted to tell you all about KY Yours and Mine. It is absolutely amazing and totally worth every penny I spent on it.

Ever since having my babies, things some times don't work quite right down there. I will be in the mood to have sex but my body doesn't agree with my mind. So I started looking at options to help things along. Someone close to me suggested the Yours and Mine but I was a little shy about buying it. I finally got over that and ended up buying it as a gift for us. I am so glad I got over it because it has helped us have some amazing "private" times together.

The lubricant is compatible with latex condoms ONLY. This product is not a contraceptive and does not contain spermicide. Different couples felt different sensations. The KY companies discovered that it was dependent on the individual, how sensitive they were, how much product was used, etc. More importantly, the product encouraged more communication between us which made the time we spent together even more enjoyable. It has deepened not only our physical connection but our emotional one as well.

It costs anywhere from $15 to $20 depending on where you purchase it. The package contains one "his" 1.5-ounce bottle and one "hers" 1.5-ounce bottle. The blue goes on him for an invigorating sensation and the purple goes on her for a thrilling sensation.  When the individual lubricants mix during sex, they combine to create an exciting sensation!! So, if you are interested in spicing up your time behind closed doors or are in general need of an additional lubricant, I recommend this one completely!!!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day!

If you ask me, every day should be Earth Day. Our planet has a limited amount of resources and we need to stop taking them for granted, if not for our sake, for the sake of our children and grandchildren. If you’re new to the whole green scene, an easy first step is purchasing and using reusable shopping bags. A few years back a group of friends and I ordered bags from go-againbags.com. I still use the very same bags. They are incredibly durable and have many uses. I keep them in my car to avoid forgetting them.

The next step you can and should take is recycling. There are SO many benefits to recycling, not just for our beautiful planet, but for our economy as well. And right now, our economy can use all the help it can get! The National Recycling Coalition gives us the Top 10 Reasons to Recycle:

1. Good For Our Economy
American companies rely on recycling programs to provide the raw materials they need to make new products.

2. Creates Jobs
Recycling in the U.S. is a $236 billion a year industry. More than 56,000 recycling and reuse enterprises employ 1.1 million workers nationwide.

3. Reduces Waste
The average American discards seven and a half pounds of garbage every day. Most of this garbage goes into to landfills, where it's compacted and buried.

4. Good For The Environment
Recycling requires far less energy, uses fewer natural resources, and keeps waste from piling up in landfills.

5. Saves Energy
Recycling offers significant energy savings over manufacturing with virgin materials. (Manufacturing with recycled aluminum cans uses 95% less energy.)

6. Preserves Landfill Space
No one wants to live next door to a landfill. Recycling preserves existing landfill space.
7. Prevents Global Warming
In 2000, recycling of solid waste prevented the release of 32.9 million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE, the unit of measure for greenhouse gases) into the air.

8. Reduces Water Pollution
Making goods from recycled materials generates far less water pollution than manufacturing from virgin materials.

9. Protects Wildlife
Using recycled materials reduces the need to damage forests, wetlands, rivers and other places essential to wildlife.

10. Creates New Demand
Recycling and buying recycled products creates demand for more recycled products, decreasing waste and helping our economy.2.5.
If you’re fortunate enough to live in a city that provides you with a curbside recycling program, there really is no reason not to participate, is there? Especially if they don’t require you to sort your recyclables. I keep a garbage can in one of my kitchen cabinets that is just big enough to fit a paper grocery bag. I think I purchased it at Lowes for about $5. I toss all of my recyclables in there and take them out to the bin when it fills up. This is just as easy as taking out the trash! Unfortunately, not all cities are up to date with a recycling program. If not, there is probably at least a recycling center in your area, but I would encourage you to do what you can to convince your city to start a curbside recycling program. Write your mayor, go to town hall meetings, rally the neighbors, etc. Your kids will thank you some day!

There are a number of other ways to be green. I also compost, and will write about that in the near future. What do you do in an effort to be green?


Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Weigh-In Wednesday: To Wax or Not to Wax


I feel like I should be whispering, "do you wax?" I know whispering is not needed, this is not a taboo topic but I still feel silly bringing it up, I don't know why.


I had my eyebrows waxed this week after, well, I honestly don't remember the last time I had them done. While sitting in the chair, shaking, I began to think of the ladies who get "more" waxed. Let me clarify, I was shaking with anticipation, not fear as I know eyebrow waxing really isn't painful. But what about other areas, I wondered...


So, do you wax?

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Weigh In Wednesday: Bug Spray

Well, Spring is here and with spring brings the re-birth of all of God's wonderful creatures including those pesky beings we call BUGS!!! While yes bugs do serve a purpose in life, I still haven't figured it out as I am sure most people haven't...LOL!! Nothing is more annoying than trying to enjoy a meal or playtime outside and being surrounded by flies, mosquitoes or other flying creatures.

 So while you are venturing out of hibernation and enjoying your camping, hiking, or just general time outside, which bug spray do you favor? And for all you Mommas out there, do you have any tips on keeping your family safe from bugs and critters this spring/summer?

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Tuesdays Tips

Ok, so these aren't real tips but I thought I would give everyone a little chuckle today!!


AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:

1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.

2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK.

3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

4. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.

5. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.

6. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

7. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

8. IF YOU ARE CHOKING ON AN ICE CUBE, DON'T PANIC. SIMPLY POUR A CUP OF BOILING WATER DOWN YOUR THROAT AND PRESTO. THE BLOCKAGE WILL BE ALMOST INSTANTLY REMOVED.

Happy Tuesday!!!


Monday, April 5, 2010

Fruitables by Apple & Eve

My children do not like vegetables unless it is raw carrots. I try and try to get them to eat veggies and it never turns out in my favor. So I took to buying V8 Fusion. The Strawberry Banana one seemed to be a favorite until suddenly one day, Little Man decided he didn't like it anymore. So I was back at square one with trying to get vegetables into his system some how.

Then I got a coupon for Fruitables juice boxes so I decided to give them a shot. You never know what your kid may or may not like.

Well, my kids LOVE them!! I bought two different flavors, Apple Harvest and Berry Berry. They do not have that "veggie" aftertaste and both flavors are very yummy. My kids suck them down so fast, just as they would Capri Suns or other juice boxes.

Fruitables are 66% juice and have 1/3 less sugar than regular juice boxes. They are about 70 calories or less. They have no artificial flavors or colors, no high fructose corn-syrup, or other chemicals. They have other flavors such as Strawberry Kiwi, Pear Peach and Tropical Orange. They come in 2 different sizes of juice boxes as well as 46 oz bottles.

Fruitables can be found at Wal-Mart, select BJ's wholesale clubs, select Costco’s and grocery stores in the Northeast. I was able to purchase mine at the base commissary.

For more information and a money-saving coupon, go to http://www.appleandeve.com/