Sorry, I would love to get hold of the idiot who started this dog-in-cage nonsense. The only thing a cage is good for is being covered with a blanket and taking the door off so a dog can come and go in a "hidey" plce -like a den. The dog is likely in the cage for far too long, and is in despair or protesting. My dog will do this if her food is changed, and she does not find it suitable.Be a good owner, and ditch the cage, please..... ... View related article.
Yes. Call a steam cleaning company, and pay for having the service. Do not let them use any chemicals- just plain steam. They will argue. But since the carpet is newly laid, the chemicals will ruin it. And then, you should be responsible for putting down new carpet. ... View related article.
Ok, you will likely not believe me - I didn't when I was told to do this - but do it anyway. I did nearly 45 years ago. We didn't have "pills" then but a lot wive's tales; chocolate was a culprit, etc.
The '60's were the beginning of the natural cure, and I would have DONE ANYTHING to get rid of my acne. I had purple lesions on my jawline and chin - like a purple beard, and I'm female.
Get a bottle of calcium, magnesium and zinc. Get a bottle of NATURAL vitamin E Get a bottle of 2% hydrogen peroxide Get a mild body wash like Dove Get some oil blotters (toilet seat covers will work for this) Get a bottle of Milk of Magnesia (mint is best) Get a tube of triple anti-biotic cream Get seven( a week's worth) of clean pillow cases Get a loofa or other exfoliater Get a blackhead remover (strangely, this is in the manicure section of the drug store- Revlon) Get a 12X magnification mirror.
You didn't say whether or not you wear make up, but if you do, use Dove or oil of Olay exfoliating make up remover towelettes.
Routine:
Daily:
Shower twice a day (every twelve hours) with WARM, not hot water, using body wash, and exfoliating as you go. Shampoo in the evening to remove oil, dirt and pollutants.
Before bed: put on clean pillow case. Clean face with peroxide. Use blackhead remover with X mirror. Don't even THINK of going after a purple one. It's infected and will pit. Use the antibiotic cream. Put on a light coating of Vitamin E. I know, the idea of putting oil on acne seems absurd, but IT WORKS!
Take minerals with food, and halve them if necessary. Don't overdo these; you can build up toxic levels of zinc. Try to eat healthy and get some vitamin D in your food. A little, (ten minutes a day or so) of sun won't hurt.
Weekly:
Give yourself a "facial" with the Milk of magnesia. It will draw out the oil and impurities, and magnesium is good for your skin. Don't do this more than once a week.
One of the other posters said not to overdry your skin,as it cause more oil to be produced, and this is correct. But keep it clean.
It will take about six weeks to begin clearing up, and it may get worse to begin with as the impurities start coming out. But it will work. Don't obsess.
Do something nice for yourself: get your teeth cleaned. Clean out and organize your closet. Get a color analysis. Get a new haircut. Do something positive until your skin clears up, and stick with it. Even thought you don't see immediate results.
And let me know how you do. When I had acne, there was nothing else, and I swear to you, this works.
I find that keeping "by shelf" (all of the cheese on one shelf, eggs, bacon on one shelf, etc.) is helpful of keeping track of food, along with labels I keep magnet clipped to the fridge. This is also helpful for making a shopping list. Additionally, I use my Reynolds handivac on things that aren't necessarily being frozen, but keep much longer; deli meat and cheese for one. Also, I keep a space just for left overs. I give everything three days before it is used, frozen or dehydrated (I'm surprised at how much THAT appliance has saved - tomatoes getting soft get dried. Sundried tomatoes!!)
But also, when I cook something, I have in mind two or three recipes for leftovers already, and get them out. ... View related article.
After the first of the year, I will post on the twelve days of Christmas; it will make more sense then. I used to work for a social servce agency, and tried to help folks organize their finances. One recommendation I had was that any changes in or about Christmas should be announced IN JULY for just the reason you have expressed.
Having said that, since you already have gifts, please call Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, or whatever social service agency you have and see if they have an adopt-a-family program. The economy, being in the reprehensible shape that it is, will have many families who won't be having a very merry Christmas. It will give you the true spirit of the holiday, and make the season a little brighter for those in need. We do this every year.
One thing you can do if you want to remember people for the season, is at Thanksgiving, exchange a homemade Christmas decoration. In the future you will have a reminder of your family at Christmas. ... View related article.
Wash them with dish detergent - my hairdresser left my color on too long, and that's what she used to get a lot of the color out.
For future, go to Beauty supply - I go to Sally's - and get Waterworks haircolor. It's a powder you mix with water. You can get the red and a light brown and make your own color. Because it's powder, you can make up as much as you need, and if you have two colors, you can adjust the color. Good luck! ... View related article.
If you haven't canned in 20 years, things have changed!! Consider updating your technique, recipes, and information. A lot of what was considered safe - isn't. Please go to http//freshpreserving.com for more information. (They have great recipes for chutneys there, also.) ... View related article.
