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February 2010

Today’s Tip – baking soda for the disposal

02/28/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Does your sink stink? Pour baking soda down the drain and let set for about 15 minutes. Now, run hot water down the drain and turn on your garbage disposal for a minute!   Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on …

Today’s Tip – Soapy coffee cured by baking soda

02/27/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Tired of soapy coffee? Instead of washing your coffee pot with soap and water,  pour 1 tablespoon baking soda into your coffee pot and add water. Boil, empty, let dry. Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on googl …

Today’s Tip – no more stinky cutting boards

02/26/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Pour baking soda directly and liberally onto your cutting board. Plastic or wooden, doesn’t matter. Use a wet or damp sponge or cloth to scrub the soda into the board. Today’s tip is sponsored by Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on …

Today’s Tip – baking soda for teeth

02/25/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Did you know that you can use plain old baking soda to clean your teeth? Mix about 3 parts soda to 1 part water to make a paste.  Mix in a little bowl, or even in the palm of your hand.  Dip your brush in, brush your teeth and rinse as normal.  Use the same mixture with …

Today’s Tip – Baking soda for everything

02/24/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

This week, you’ll get a daily tip about using baking soda around the home. Today’s tip is one that most everyone will be familiar with. Open a box of baking soda to help absorb any odors in your refridgerator.  Baking soda helps deodorize and neutralize odors. …

Coffee house traffic exchange vs EntreCard

02/22/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

So, EntreCard has not been what I hoped it would be. Even with the multi-drop options and paid ad spots, it just isn’t working out to get more viewers or more comments. However, this may be working pretty well. My comments have been better since starting this service. F …

Playing games helps your brain

02/21/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Can you get smarter, or get your brain to work better if you play games?Apparently these guys think so! HAPPYneuron’s brain training program offers essential brain fitness capabilities not found in other brain training programs. They have scientific research on brain fi …

Today’s tip – upset stomach?

02/19/2010 Alex (Jenn) 3

Have a sour stomach or a tad of nausea? Chew on a small slice of ginger root (don’t swallow the root though!) and your sour stomach will be gone!  Or…drop 1 drop only of pure peppermint essential oil in an 8oz glass of water and sip slowly. Make sure it’s e …

Tuesday’s Tip – static cling no more

02/16/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Have problems with static cling? Spray your pantyhose with hair spray or rub a small amount of lotion onto your pantyhose.   Today’s tip brought to you by Jenn Flory of Thirty One Gifts! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Sh …

Today’s Tip- turn old lipstick into lip gloss

02/15/2010 Alex (Jenn) 3

When your favorite lipstick runs out, you can make it last by turning it into lip gloss!   Scrape out the “corners” of the tube with a tooth pick. You need about a ¼ teaspoon or the amount of 3 small chocolate chips. If have more than that it is fine.   You will need …

Today’s tip: Nail polish for household chores

02/14/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Clear polish; Not just for finger nails any more! Paint clear polish on a screw before inserting and it supposedly will stay tighter longer.  Think eyeglasses screws, toilet seat screws, DIY furniture assembly screws. Today’s tip is brought to you by The Sassysisters i …

Today’s tip – Vaseline for other than beauty

02/12/2010 Alex (Jenn) 1

Vaseline Pure Petroleum Jelly for less than $5.00 has been used for decades as a beauty product, but did you it also camouflages light scratches in wood furniture? Another use is to grease up tight light bulb sockets by smoothing a bit onto the light bulb before you screw it …

New York city food tours

02/10/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

I’ve always wanted to visit New York. They have so much culture all mixed into one small area. If I go, I’ll do one of these New York City food tours for certain. Maybe I’d do one each day! For 34 bucks, you get dinner, lunch, snacks, and sweets from 6 diffe …

Karma, reincarnation, and the afterlife

02/09/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

I’m asked to write about my beliefs on life, the afterlife and all things spiritual in this post. It’s a touchy subject, huh? I’ve always thought that it couldn’t just be “over” when we die here on earth, but it wasn’t until I had an …

Half off makeup site wide – limited time

02/08/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

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Today’s tip: Eyebrow toothbrush

02/06/2010 Alex (Jenn) 1

Crazy eyebrows? Spray your old toothbrush with a shot of hairspray, then brush your eyebrows into place.     Today’s tip brought to you by Painted Laydies Mineral Makeup. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linkedin …

free makeup samples with purchase – limited time

02/05/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Samples can help you decide which colors look best or which products work for you. Now through 2/15, users can receive $5 worth of free samples with coupon code FREESAMPLES. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linkedin Pin …

$2 off Vita Coco

02/03/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Got a $2 coupon from Vita Coco 100% Natural Coconut Water! Use code 2BUCKVIT at http://bit.ly/c78qe7 There seem to be a lot of benefits to drinking this, but here’s just one that caught my attention. This cholesterol- free, fat- free and pucker-free drink can also help …