Sweet Music
Call your lover on the phone and play their favorite love song. Time it in such a way that they would be in bed at that time. (For example, either late at night or early in the morning)
You've hit the jackpot if you both start to hum along or sing!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Houseplants To The Rescue
Clearing the Air-
If you've renovated your home lately, think about hanging spider plants in the rooms where new wood products -- like plywood -- were used.
The easy-to-grow plant, technically known as Chlorophytum elatum or green spider plant, is capable of significantly reducing formaldehyde in the atmosphere.
Formaldehyde, a stiffening agent commonly used in wood products, also is considered a major contaminant. On a warm day or when the heat has been on overnight, the concentration of formaldehyde at floor level can be twice the concentration as in the rest of the house, Bodanis says.
Tests sponsored by NASA show that the spider plant and other common houseplants -- including several kinds of philodendron, golden pothos, aloe vera and Chinese evergreen -- also can reduce concentrations of benzene and carbon monoxide by more than half in a 24-hour period.
If you've renovated your home lately, think about hanging spider plants in the rooms where new wood products -- like plywood -- were used.
The easy-to-grow plant, technically known as Chlorophytum elatum or green spider plant, is capable of significantly reducing formaldehyde in the atmosphere.
Formaldehyde, a stiffening agent commonly used in wood products, also is considered a major contaminant. On a warm day or when the heat has been on overnight, the concentration of formaldehyde at floor level can be twice the concentration as in the rest of the house, Bodanis says.
Tests sponsored by NASA show that the spider plant and other common houseplants -- including several kinds of philodendron, golden pothos, aloe vera and Chinese evergreen -- also can reduce concentrations of benzene and carbon monoxide by more than half in a 24-hour period.
The Apple Helps The Potatoe
Prolonging Potatoes
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. I hate when I have only had my potatoes for a short while and they start to bud and wrinkle up. I have found, that this is a neat inexpensive trick, for longer perservation.
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. I hate when I have only had my potatoes for a short while and they start to bud and wrinkle up. I have found, that this is a neat inexpensive trick, for longer perservation.
B 4 Hitting The Road (pt 3)
Tool Box Set To Have
The Right Tools Your emergency kit should also contain a few tools that may help when your car breaks down on the road. Don't leave your car at the side of the road for the night - many roadside fixes can be done with a screwdriver or pair of pliers. Your set of tools should include flathead and Phillips' screwdrivers, pliers, an adjustable wrench, a small ratchet and socket set, WD-40, wire and wire-cutters. Even though the repair may be beyond your mechanical ability, a Good Samaritan may stop to help you and he may need the tools to help fix your vehicle.
The Right Tools Your emergency kit should also contain a few tools that may help when your car breaks down on the road. Don't leave your car at the side of the road for the night - many roadside fixes can be done with a screwdriver or pair of pliers. Your set of tools should include flathead and Phillips' screwdrivers, pliers, an adjustable wrench, a small ratchet and socket set, WD-40, wire and wire-cutters. Even though the repair may be beyond your mechanical ability, a Good Samaritan may stop to help you and he may need the tools to help fix your vehicle.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Flashy Smile
Baking soda and strawberries
To have a whiter more beautiful smile, this is what you use
Mash 1 strawberry with 1/2 tsp. baking soda. Brush onto theeth;
leave on for 5 minutes.
Brush with regular toothpaste. Rinse and enjoy the shine!
I love this tip because it is easy and affordable- a total whodathunkit!
To have a whiter more beautiful smile, this is what you use
Mash 1 strawberry with 1/2 tsp. baking soda. Brush onto theeth;
leave on for 5 minutes.
Brush with regular toothpaste. Rinse and enjoy the shine!
I love this tip because it is easy and affordable- a total whodathunkit!
Green Apple Mask
Quick fix at-home green-apple mask
Green Apples have exfoliating and smoothing fruit acids that are sensitive- skin friendly!
Peel,core and quarter a green apple.
Blend 'til smooth with 2 Tbs. honey. Chill; pat onto face.
Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse and enjoy the smoothness!
Green Apples have exfoliating and smoothing fruit acids that are sensitive- skin friendly!
Peel,core and quarter a green apple.
Blend 'til smooth with 2 Tbs. honey. Chill; pat onto face.
Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse and enjoy the smoothness!
B 4 Hittng The Road (pt 2)
Emergency Car Care Kit
Probably the single most important item you should include in your kit is a pair of jumper cables. You never know when you car's battery may run low and you will need the cables to start her up. Dead batteries are among the major reasons why people call auto clubs or automakers for roadside assistance. Save yourself the expense and time of calling a tow truck. In addition, you can also play Good Samaritan when someone else needs a jump start. If you are not sure how to use them, read the instructions in your owner's manual. Be careful when connecting the cables to the battery. Besides the traditional cables, there are also compact cables available that fit into a glovebox. It's not a bad idea to have a battery booster in your emergency kit. If there isn't another car around, a booster containing its own battery can be merely connected to the posts of your dead battery to give it a jump.
Probably the single most important item you should include in your kit is a pair of jumper cables. You never know when you car's battery may run low and you will need the cables to start her up. Dead batteries are among the major reasons why people call auto clubs or automakers for roadside assistance. Save yourself the expense and time of calling a tow truck. In addition, you can also play Good Samaritan when someone else needs a jump start. If you are not sure how to use them, read the instructions in your owner's manual. Be careful when connecting the cables to the battery. Besides the traditional cables, there are also compact cables available that fit into a glovebox. It's not a bad idea to have a battery booster in your emergency kit. If there isn't another car around, a booster containing its own battery can be merely connected to the posts of your dead battery to give it a jump.
Anytime In The Meantime
Finding time for me and my boyfriend is quite a challenge!
Each night, we lie in bed and talk about our day while we snuggle. No matter how tired we are, we take advantage of our private time in any way possible. We need that time to connect and keep in touch with each other. This is great for couples that have kids,demanding careers, and other time consuming obligations- try it!
Each night, we lie in bed and talk about our day while we snuggle. No matter how tired we are, we take advantage of our private time in any way possible. We need that time to connect and keep in touch with each other. This is great for couples that have kids,demanding careers, and other time consuming obligations- try it!
Squeak,Squeak
Stop Squeaking Floors
Squeaking floors driving you crazy? For a quick fix, just sprinkle the area with talcum powder and sweep it into the cracks in the floor. The powder acts as a lubricant and should stop the squeaks. Try this one for sure, it works really well to stop those annoying squeaks.
Squeaking floors driving you crazy? For a quick fix, just sprinkle the area with talcum powder and sweep it into the cracks in the floor. The powder acts as a lubricant and should stop the squeaks. Try this one for sure, it works really well to stop those annoying squeaks.
Whose Looking At Who?
You may not know the "look," but it's definitely part of a teenager's demeanor.
"The look" is a facial expression that is used by adolescents to communicate with each other -- but even when you recognize it, it means different things to different people.
A group of researchers studied "the look" and found that, when it's used between friends of the same gender, it's meant to communicate anger, sadness or disgust. When it's used between non-friends of the same gender, it also means anger or disgust, but with an air of superiority attached.
They also found that when it's used with people of the opposite gender, it includes a message of power and authority.
"The look" is a facial expression that is used by adolescents to communicate with each other -- but even when you recognize it, it means different things to different people.
A group of researchers studied "the look" and found that, when it's used between friends of the same gender, it's meant to communicate anger, sadness or disgust. When it's used between non-friends of the same gender, it also means anger or disgust, but with an air of superiority attached.
They also found that when it's used with people of the opposite gender, it includes a message of power and authority.
Prune Those Perennials
Pruning Woody Perennials
Woody perennials like candytuft, and herbs like lavender and thyme will appreciate a spring haircut, and you'll be rewarded with a bushier plant. After pruning, apply a balanced fertilizer and a layer of compost.
Woody perennials like candytuft, and herbs like lavender and thyme will appreciate a spring haircut, and you'll be rewarded with a bushier plant. After pruning, apply a balanced fertilizer and a layer of compost.
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