Build a Pool Enclosure
A pool enclosure can be used for safety and preservation of your pool investment. It will also allow you to enjoy your pool year round.

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How Cool are You? A Review of Maybelline’s Cool Effects Eyecolor

So you say you’re feeling a little funky. You wouldn’t mind a little glitz and glamour, but nothing in your makeup kit is quite up to the challenge.

For less than four dollars a tube in most stores — a good buy for eyeshadow — Maybelline’s Cool Effects might be just what the doctor ordered. Available in six different shades, Cool Effects is glimmery, shimmery, and oh-so-cool.

As a self-confessed makeup junkie, and raccoon-like in my adoration of all things shiny, I snatched up Cool Effects in a variety of colors as soon as they hit the market.

Gel-like in consistency, the shadow is remarkably cool, a definite perk on a humid, hot August morn. Of course, coolness is not really a reason that I buy eyeshadow. More important, by far, is how it looks, and Cool Effects has a great look.

Used sparsely (and by sparsely, I mean a pinhead drop of the gel), Cool Effects is little more than a veil of color. Done this way, the look is romantic and light — perfect for a summer event, though perhaps a bit sparkly for the office.

Add a little more color, and what you get is pure drama. “Cool Beans” is just right for a big night out, and what could be more perfect than “Cool as a Cucumber” for a holiday party? For those of you uninitiated to Cool Effects, “Cool Beans” is a deep bronze, and “Cool as a Cucumber” is a terrific green.

If you reach for a color like “Cool Cat”, you might even try it at the office. “Cool Cat” — a pale, shimmery copper — is probably the only color I’d grab for everyday use.

But ease of use is where Cool Effects falls short. The gel is difficult to blend, and it’s all too easy to come away with an uneven, blotchy effect. Blending is tedious, and if, like me, you favor a more dramatic look, beware. With the heavier application of colors comes another dilemma. If you don’t keep your eyes closed while until it dries completely, Cool Effects creases badly.

Oh, and be sure to have a sink handy. For best results, you’ll need to apply it with your fingertips. I’ve tried with cotton swabs and makeup sponges, but they just don’t do the same job. Unfortunately, on a few occasions I’ve had to go back and wipe shimmery fingerprints from doorknobs or faucets.

If you wake up feeling wild and crazy, or if you’re just a cool cat at heart, Cool Effects is definitely worth a try. So be daring. Experiment. Go ahead and mix the colors — I won’t tell. Just don’t be too quick to toss out your old favorites. Cool Effects isn’t for everybody, and it certainly isn’t for everyday.

About the Author

Lisa is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Poetry.

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Today’s Great Time Management Mistake

Time Management is Important - But Don’t Schedule Tasks to Time Anymore

Time Management usually involves scheduling activities to time. This however has been the straw on the camel’s back for many people.

This is one of the worst things that people attempt in time management that have only the very best of intentions wanting to get more organized and productive.

Trying to schedule activities for our time management does not last does it? There are too many distractions and changes in mood, preference, suitability, and importance of tasks and projects and responsibilities.

Then we beat ourselves up about it, feeling guilty, and become even less motivated and thus less successful and more overwhelmed than before! Yes?

Consider not scheduling your activities to time.

Top tip: It actually usually works much better to just wing it by jotting a few things down on paper you want to get done, than to try scheduling many activities/tasks to time. You will also enjoy your time more whilst being much more effective too.

So what can you do instead of scheduling activities to time and beyond just jotting down a few tasks per time?

My Localization Breakthrough

In my coaching I show clients to ‘localize’ their activities, before ’scheduling’ them.

Doing similar activities in one place in one go, and combining activities for time management leverage.

Alternatively said: ‘keep your socks in one place!, and set up personalized cock-pits’.

Similar activities (like putting on your left sock and your right sock) should be done at one time. It’s amazing how people understand this for socks, but miss it for things like phone calls, or going through mail, or shopping.

Do similar activities together in one time management ‘mini-day’, arrange to do all the weeks shopping (including clothes, food, electrical items, presents, etc) on the same visit to the shops.

Ok, the cock-pit analogy. Well the visual is that of an airplane cock-pit, with hundreds of lights, buttons, dials, and knobs, to give the pilot efficient control and access to all he might need, even when things get a little rough.

We perhaps do not need all areas of our life arranged so intricately for effective time management, but in general, work out ways to save time, or make best use of time, by having things where you need them.

Do you have an envelope opener next to where you open your mail?
Do you have a clutter free desk draw for those things you often want access to whilst at your desk? Like headset for computer conversation, telephone, current frequently referred to books, stationery case.

Some of my clients initially feel this is pedantic. Consider that being tightly efficient with the locations and proximity of items and tools you use regularly can actually get you working on tasks nearly twice as fast. This means a massive increase in time management efficiency.

Every room should be so arranged: the bathroom should be ready for efficient use, and you could take it that much further by having speakers in there so you can listen to talking CDs to learn something whilst you shave and wash in the morning. Now that’s my kind of time management vision.

The kitchen too could have speakers. I’ve got worksheets for vocal exercises and physical exercises that I often do whilst I cook!

Personalise your environment, be aware of optimizing your time management by arranging things just how you like and want them.

What’s the worse area (cock-pit) you’ve got set up right now?

How much time would it take to get a couple of key areas better organized?

What’s the best areas right now?

How can you localize activities and tasks for your time management?

Spending genuine hard-nose thinking time on this, and being open to the possibilities can and will significantly enhance your time management.

About the Author

Currently touring Thailand whilst writing and coaching, Nathan Shaw has a 12 page Time Management Success report available free.

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Simple Tips to Build the Best Metal Detecting Equipment

A third style, the Printed Spiral, is made only by Tesoro for use with pulse
induction circuitry. It offers good sensitivity to a broader range of target
sizes and improved sensitivity to less conductive targets such as fine gold
chains. All searchcoils are electrostatically shielded and waterproof. If you
were one person who loves adventure in the form of treasure hunting,
then a metal detector would be one of your necessary equipments. Find
out more about metal detectors at metal detector info site.

Hand-held Metal Detectors are designed to safeguard security-sensitive
areas like schools, courtrooms, corrections facilities, sports events,
businesses, nightclubs, bars and other public areas and events. They are
used along with walk-through metal detectors. Metal detectors come
with a control box that contains the circuitry, controls, speaker, batteries
and the microprocessor; a shaft that connects the control box and the
coil; a search coil that actually senses the metal; and a stabilizer that keeps
the unit steady as it is moved.

Simple Tips to Build the Best Metal Detecting Equipment Kit

The most important tool for a painter is a paintbrush while a writer derives
the most use from a pen or pencil. As for the metal detecting aficionado,
one tool he can never live without is a reliable metal detector. Metal
Detectors: The Most Important of All Metal Detecting Equipment

The Brand Says It All - With a superior brand, you can expect your metal
detector to be more reliable and have better warranties and post-sales
services and support. Of course, with a high-end brand, you can definitely
expect the price go up as well. Purpose - Some metal detectors are
better suited for coins and relics while other metal detectors are primarily
designed to detect gold deposits. If you’ve a specific find in mind, you’ll
be able to make a more accurate purchase. Without one, it’s better to
purchase either an all-around metal detector or one for each metal
detecting category.

Location - Similarly, metal detectors are also usually built to better suit a
specific setting. Some are better suited for underwater use while others
will perform more admirably on ground.

Features - This depends on what kind of features you are most in need
of; basic features that all metal detectors must possess are volume
adjustability and sensitivity control. Keep in mind that the more features
the metal detector has, the higher the price tag will naturally be. Metal
detectors using PI (Pulse Induction) technology often makes use of a
single coil or even a series of coils that works as a receiver and the
transmitter. The short bursts of electricity are allowed to pass through a
coil or wire which causes magnetism.

Look for depressions showing where large trees might have been. The
place where a clothes line might have been and outside under the
kitchen window are two places the lady of the house might have laid
something down or dropped something.

Any place there is construction and the ground is being cleared, that is a
great place to start treasure hunting. Successfull treasure hunting starts
with having the right metal detector. But which type of metal detector
should you get? Complete info on metal detectors and treasure hunting
at detect-metal.info. A good way to view the purchase is to decide how
much money you are comfortable spending. It is our view that you
measure this purchase against other purchases you have made.

As with other electronic equipments, innovations seems to always happen
overnight. If you are going to buy a metal detector today, try to know
that technologies are currently employed. You do not want to be behind
the technology line, right?

Mention the words metal detector and you’ll get completely different
reactions from different people. For instance, some people think of
combing a beach in search of coins or buried treasure. Weight and Size -
A tall individual will naturally have difficulties managing a short metal
detector while a physically challenged person will definitely tire more easily
if he has to navigate scores of miles with a heavyweight metal detector.
Do remember that metal detecting will require you to walk for a long
period of time, so it’s important to buy a metal detector that you can
carry and use in utmost comfort.

Brand New vs. Secondhand - If you’re experiencing budget troubles, you
should seriously consider purchasing a secondhand metal detector for the
time being. There’s always time to buy a brand new one when you can
easily afford it.

Making Comparisons - Before making a final buying decision, be sure that
you’ve read all the reviews and compared rates. Without proper research,
it’s very possible that you’ll end up with an inadequate metal detector.
Other Metal Detecting Equipment that’s Worth Investing:

SUV - How else can you reach rough but promising territory without a
vehicle that can survive all types of humps and bumps?

Lights - A head lamp and flashlight will do.

Digging Tools - Once the alarm goes off, the next thing for you to do is
dig.

If you have any doubts about your shopping decisions, never hesitate to
ask an expert. Good luck! How are your “mental detection” skills? Some
youth professionals never notice that they’re working with children in
distress. Not noticing makes it more likely that you might add to the
child’s burdens, and these children already carry a heavy load. You may
also miss any cues that show that this is a child who could one day
explode in violence.

It is responsible for receiving frequencies that bounce back from the
object that the coil detects. This type of detector is best for identifying
different types of metals. Some users put a rubber band around the
knobs to keep them from moving or becoming loose. You should buy a
metal detector that is light weight. This is important when you are
detecting things on a riverbank or body of water.

Prices of used metal detectors vary from $275 to $700 for all-purpose
metal detectors. Underwater metal detectors can cost around $500.

About the Author

What to look out for in Metal Detectors? Find out at http://www.detect-metal.info

Clever Themes when Decorating Boys Room
Creating a personalized theme for your little man in your life is the beginning of parenting. You probably thought about different ways when decorating boys room. Before you begin to spend hours putting up cute rubber ducky wallpaper, you may want to reconsider other boy-like room themes since your little baby boy will turn into a little man in months. Therefore, you want to start with a boy theme from the very beginning.
Sports
This theme you can focus on a particular sport or many sports such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and socc

Delightful Themes when Decorating Girls Room
When you bring home your little sugar and spice baby girl, you want to have a room fit for a little princess with adorable bedding, furniture, and décor. You want to pick a theme and stick to it, so you are not spending too much time constantly changing the décor.
Ocean and Beach
Think seashells, fishes, dolphins, sand, and waves when decorating an ocean or a beach theme girls room. You want to stick to a pale blue and yellow color palette to represent the ocean and sand. Accompany any beach and ocean accessories with ocean and bea

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The Latest In Kitchen Appliances

Today?s kitchen appliances have taken convenience to a new level. Not only can they store recipes and multi-task, but some even notify you when you?ve run out of milk. If you?re planning a kitchen remodeling or just looking to change your appliances, take a look at all the fancy appliance features.

Appliances Are Computer Literate

Many kitchen appliances are designed with computerized features that help them work more efficiently. The focus is on helping you make meals quicker, smarter and with less hassle. This means that a refrigerator might have a barcode scanner that keeps track of your groceries or a flat screen on the door that can connect to the Internet. These are made in standard sizes that can work into any kitchen remodeling plan.

Kitchen Appliances Have Sleek Look

These new age appliances also are designed to fit with current kitchen design trends. You?ll see plenty of stainless steel that blends with the commercial kitchen design. Aside from shiny stainless steel, you?ll find muted shades and those that have different gray tones. Also look for:

?Ergonomically correct knobs for ease of use.
?Stylish appliance door handles and burner knobs.

Try These Kitchen Appliances

For those who love to cook, consider some newer appliance features:

Ovens

?Higher BTUs for hotter cooking.
?Multiple burners with different temperature ranges so you can cook different items at different temperatures
?Broilers that can heat more quickly.
?Voice-activated appliance
?Controls.
?Delay start cooking that heats food as dinnertime approaches.

Microwaves

?Touch pad controls and recipes you can download from a company?s website.
?Memory features that recall your favorite recipes. The microwave then uses that information and sets cooking time, temperature, etc.

Dishwashers

?Quiet appliances that make dishwashing a serene experience.
?Two dish drawers that can be stacked on each side of the sink as a space saving solution.
?Sensors that change the wash cycle based on how dirty the dishes are.

Refrigerators

?Internet access through a screen on the door
?Sensors that determine the best temperature for vegetables, meats, etc. and adjust the interior bins accordingly.
?Appliances that can chill a bottle of wine in a short time.

As you shop for kitchen appliances, remember the big role that computers have in our lives. The benefit of all this technology is a wide selection of appliances that can make working in the kitchen much easier.

About the Author:

Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years. For More information visit Home Renovation Tips or http://www.renovatorsplace.com

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Interesting & Intriguing Interior Decorating Tips for Your Kitchen
The American kitchen is busier than ever.  We prepare our meals, eat and clean up in a hurry.  In such a busy place, organization is key to keeping everything running smoothly. 
Just like the office, your kitchen should be organized.  If you’ve never organized a kitchen, it can seem like a daunting process.  In such chaos, knowing where to start might even look impossible.  Thankfully, there are some simple procedures that you can follow to keep your kitchen clean, tidy, and well arranged.
The first thing

The Latest In Kitchen Appliances

Bathroom Accessories

Accessories are important they can make all the difference; it can turn that plane Jane bathroom unto a designed show place fit for the cover of a magazine.

It just takes some imagination and a little talent to create a total bathroom makeover. First, you should select your theme. Would you like to accessorize your bathroom into like an Egyptian Oasis? How about a Tropical Paradise, or change it up to the mysteries of the orient with an Asian Flair. On a more formal note, why not recreate an English Garden motif in your bathroom, Or how about an under the sea escape. All is possible with just a few changes.

Choose a main color theme have one wall a dark or medium color and the other walls a lighter shade of the same color and or a lighter coordinating color. Instead of the multi colors, you can choose wallpaper, fabric or a nice grass cloth. I wouldn’t have the paper or fabric on all the walls, use it only on one or two walls, to make things interesting. Also by using different mediums on the different walls, it adds dimensions, and creates a larger feel to the room.

Lets get started you can started with fixed home hardware accessories, you will be able to fine your home hardware to match with any theme you can imagine, and a variety of finishes in each style. You should match or choose coordinating hardware. Have your showerhead and handles should coordinate with your matching sink faucets and tub faucets, and tie that in with the knobs on the bathroom cabinets and towel bars.

Loose Hardware such as toothbrush holders, paper holders, tissue covers, and trash receptacles, candleholders, decorative boxes, and jars, are available to match the other the other home hardware accessories you have selected. However, it’s total not necessary to have exact matching accessories, in fact it makes it more interesting if you choose things that coordinate and flow with each other rather than exact matching articles.

Selecting a lamp or lighting fixture to fit with any of these themes will be very easy there are so many styles and finishes out there to choose from, that will fit with any d?cor. Framed mirrors add a lot of charm and interest to your sink area.

A baskets of multi toned rolled hand towels are functional and decorative and add lots of interest. Small stones and or pebbles in unusually shaped clear or translucent glass jars and or vases creates a soothing feel, to add color, use a silk orchid plant standing in the small stones. Adding a shelf with votives candles and jars and vases, make for charming interest, add some pieces that match with the theme you have selected, or try staggering three shorter shelves to stage your art and continue the flow of your theme.

Don’t be afraid of change, you should change up your home and bathroom accessories with the changing seasons and holidays, it keeps things from getting boring to have a change from time to time.

About the Author

Dennis Romano is a hardware store owner and writes about Home Hardware and Bathroom Accessories

Clever Themes when Decorating Boys Room
Creating a personalized theme for your little man in your life is the beginning of parenting. You probably thought about different ways when decorating boys room. Before you begin to spend hours putting up cute rubber ducky wallpaper, you may want to reconsider other boy-like room themes since your little baby boy will turn into a little man in months. Therefore, you want to start with a boy theme from the very beginning.
Sports
This theme you can focus on a particular sport or many sports such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and socc

What is Surround Sound and Why Do You Want It?
Whether you are an audio novice or an experienced technophile, this article is for you. Let’s take a few minutes to review the basics of surround sound, and the principles behind it. If you are new to surround sound, this will help you to understand the concept. It will also refresh the memory of those already in the know. These are the basics of sound.

Monophonic sound is single channel and unidirectional. Basically, this means that your audio is all filtered down into a flat single channel. All elements of the recording a

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The Latest Craze in Counter Tops
I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not granite or even granite tiles. Sure that’s what everybody wants for their kitchen, but granite is not exactly a secret anymore…Read more about Concrete Counter Tops

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Time Saving Tips For Cleaning Your House

So, you don’t like doing house work. Can’t afford to have someone clean for you? Here are some interesting tips to help you get out of the house, and out doing something you’d rather be doing.

There are certain things that anyone can get by with doing weekly, monthly, and then those jobs that just need to be done every 6 months to a year. These tips will help you cut down on the time you spend each week, and those we can sweep under the rug for a while!

To start off with I try to do something each night, that way I don’t have to spend a day doing just cleaning. It makes it a lot easier and you get your day off to do exactly what you want to do.

There is some way that those little dust bunnies just come back, no matter how hard we try to dust them away. So the first chore is:

Furniture: Dust all hard surfaces.

Floors: vacuum or mop (dust bunnies love all the tile and hardwood that we have in our homes now)

Now those two things can be done while listening to some good tunes or just catching up on some pent up energy.

There is one thing that we must do every day and that is eat. So I like to clean the kitchen while I’m cooking dinner. I spend a few moments doing the following while I wait for the water to boil.

Kitchen sink: Scrub and disinfect

Appliances: wipe down surfaces

Microwave: clean and deodorize

Refrigerator: Clean interior

Okay so now we have the easy stuff out of the way and we get to do the hard stuff! No one and I really don’t know anyone that likes to clean the bathroom. But it’s gotta be done!

Counters: Wipe down and disinfect

Bathtub/shower: Scrub down and clean

Toilet: Scrub (with a toilet brush) and disinfect

And the last of the weekly chores. Change and Launder the sheets.

The Monthly chores may take a little more time to do, but you’ll find that once you get started it is not to much to take on. Maybe even do just one or two a week.

Upholstery: Vacuum

Kitchen Cabinets: Wipe down doors

Stove Burner Grates: Scrub Clean

Waste baskets: Wipe out (I like to keep those grocery bags in my trash cans, they stay much cleaner)

Moldings: Dust

Door and Doorknobs: Wipe down

Ceiling Fans: Dust

Stove Hood: Degrease and clean

Now we are to the more tedious jobs the ones that we all like to put off till we just can’t any longer.These are the chores that should be done every 6 to 12 months:

Oven: Clean ( I have a self cleaning oven, I like to clean it right before Thanksgiving, that way it is clean for that big Turkey!)

Lamp shades: vacuum or wash and clean

Fabric Shades: wash if washable

Cabinets: Empty and clean

Tile Grout: Scrub

Pillows: Launder or dry clean

Condenser Coil on refrigerator: Vacuum

Comforter: Launder or Dry Clean

Curtains: Wash or dry clean

Windows: Wash inside and out

Mattresses: Vacuum and flip

Drapes: Vacuum

Mini Blinds: Wash

I like to try and have the following done every year or 2.

Carpets: Professionally Cleanned

Walls: Wash

Drapes: Professionally clean

Now remember these are just a few guidelines. We all live such busy lives, that even with all of our modern day appliances we just run out of time. And the most important things of our lives is spending more time with our families.Hopefully these tips will help you do more of that.

About the Author:

Beth Meier is writer and senior administrator for http://AmericasBargainStore.com, which helps to find online bargains.

Liven Up Your Walls With Decorative Plates

Liven Up Your Walls With Decorative Plates

 by: Johann Erickson

Decorative plates are often overlooked when decorating a home. Yet, it’s the details that really make the elements of a room come togetherand decorative plates are a detail present in most rooms. While there are decorative plates that are solely functional in purpose, most have the potential to add to the ambiance of a room. Think about the following wall plate options:

Cover your decorative plates in wallpaper that matches your wall for an understated elegance. You can also use this method to hide outlets on walls that display art.

Wood decorative plates are perfect for a room with a country or colonial flair.

Metal decorative plates come in a variety of textures and materials. Metal wall plates enhance contemporary, Victorian, and rustic decor.

Porcelain decorative plates complement shabby chic, bathrooms, and some Victorian design.

Mirror decorative plates can be used on mirrors, mirrored walls, or even as an eclectic detail in a uniquely decorated room.

Match your decorative plates with cabinets, doorknobs, and furniture hardware. With the wide variety available, you can also tailor them to table lamps and other light fixtures. Since wall plates come in all shapes and sizes, you can match them to the curves of your furniture placement. Matching will cleverly enhance featured pieces in a room without distracting from their appeal.

In addition to decorative plate style, you may want to consider changing the switch itself. Dimmer switches are available as dials, slides, touch pads, and combinations of each. The ability to adjust lighting in each room of your home provides you a way to highlight specific room features or set the appropriate mood.

Decorative plates, often taken for granted, are a versatile design element. They can be romantic, sophisticated, sleek, or fun. First decide what you need your decorative plate to do for a room, and then shop for it as seriously as you would shop for furniture, wall coverings, or carpet.

Safety and Security Tips for Apartment Dwellers
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Christmas Decorating Ideas

Christmas decorations are a visual treat for all and sundry ! From hanging wreaths and mistletoes to decking up the Christmas evergreen, the decorations are fun to no end. And for all the first-timers in Christmas decoration, here’s listed some ways to spruce up homes in the holidays.

Christmas decorations are one inseparable part of the Christmas holidays, without which Christmas would lose all its color, spirit, warmth and charm. And it’s also great to get together with all in the family or the whole gang of friends for the Christmas decorations. Isn’t it a joy untold to watch the hand-crafted stars or bells hung up on the Christmas tree or on the wreaths ? Don’t you feel the festive tickle to see Christmas-themed table-spreads, curtains, napkin-holders, or carpets ? Ideas for Christmas decorations are plenty to satiate the festive craving of all and sundry. And the stores dish out a huge array of Christmas decorations too. You can either buy them home or decorate your home yourself with your own ideas and designs. Here’s enlisted a few for you to get started with your Christmas decorations and Christmas planning.

The easiest and simplest of all Christmas decorations–get empty boxes or cartons and wrap them up in red, green, blue colored papers or colorful Christmas wrappers. Tie ribbons around some and leave them sporadically around the base of your Christmas evergreen or on the mantle.

Hanging cute Christmas stockings make good decorations too for your Christmas d?cor. You can cut out papers or fabrics in shapes of stockings or candy canes, have them colored by the kids and stick them all around the room to add that festive touch on Christmas.
Umpteen stores sell battery-operated candles especially for this holiday and these look radiant in and around your home as also on your Christmas tree. Anyone would like to go for these hassle-free Christmas decorations and give their interiors a total face-lift for the occasion.

A fetching idea for your Christmas decorations would be to deck up your house plants with little stars and bells and to place them on window sills.
Get holly boughs and mistletoes home. Hang them around and watch the magic of Christmas unfold before you. These Christmas decorations are traditionally passed down through ages and never fall out of the hall of fame.

How about this ? Take a pin-up board and pin Christmas-related images or messages on them. You can also fix Christmas cards that you get for the year. This Christmas decoration would be best for your office cubicle or room. So bring your colleagues in the spirit of the holidays instantly as they step into your holiday ‘den’.
Now here’s another to rev up your Christmas decorations–take a white table-spread and stick little paper or fabric pieces in shapes of stars, bells, candy canes, gift-boxes, Santa hats and more.
Deck up your halls in Christmas streamers (bought or homemade) or in Christmas wreaths. You can hang a bunch of bells on the doorway too. Won’t it be sweet to hear the jingles every time anyone enters during the Christmas season ?

Decorate white slender candles with red and green ribbons. Tie them into a bow or just spiral it around. They would swell for sure if placed in a cluster on your Christmas dinner table or over the mantle. Don’t forget to leave a bell carelessly at the base. Your friends, folks or sweetie pie would surely love the shine and shimmer of the bell in the candlelight and you may collect few kudos for such thoughtful Christmas decorations.

For outside decorations, get some Christmas lights home. Glowing bulbs or lighted candles that run on battery would just suit fine outdoors. You can place a big cutout of Santa to welcome your dear ones too. Or you can let loose your own festive ideas.

Play Christmas numbers for the background scores to complement the tree, table and hall decorations. Well chosen Christmas songs are just the right fill for the holiday ambience.

Create cute bows for the special day and have them stitched to curtains or tied to door-knobs or around the glasses on the Christmas table. These Christmas decorations won’t take much time and would be fun to do too. So get on with these.

Well then, welcome the season of joy and brace up to make merry with friends and family–it’s Christmastime folks ! The merriest time of the year is here. So leave your worries behind, deck the halls with wonderful Christmas decorations and share the warmth and joy of the season with all far and near.
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Sean Carter writes on holidays, christmas and celebrations around the world. He also writes on family, relationships,womens issues birthdays, inspiration, religion, love and friendship. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry. He writes for 123greetings.com

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Metal Detecting in the Woods

Are you purchasing a detector to use occasionally at a lake or beach? Or
do you now find yourself with more available time and can look forward
spending considerable time with your new hobby? It is a fact that most of
the detectors now in the marketplace are pretty good. If you are
planning to buy a metal detector to join the treasure-hunting fun, here
are some tips to guide you so that youll get the best deal possible. Metal
detectors can be pricey, so youve got to invest your money well.

The metal detectors in airports, office buildings and prisons for example
help ensure that no one is bringing a weapon onto the property.
Consumer oriented metal detectors provide entertainment to people and
give chance in discovering hidden treasures.

Metal detectors are electronic devices that are used to find traces of
metal usually from the ground, a person, or cargo. This metal could be
anything from discarded pieces of aluminum to buried treasures. These
devices can penetrate sand, soil, wood and other non-metallic substances.

Metal Detecting in the Woods

You have done it at beaches, parks and playgrounds, riverbanks, schools,
long stretches of fields, and even at your own backyard. But as an avid
metal detector fan, you are constantly looking for new places to look for
hidden treasures and valuables. Then why not try going metal detecting
in the woods? It will definitely spell new adventures and unique finds, if
you’re patient enough, and if you look hard enough. When metal
detecting in the woods, some of its key aspects; i.e. where there is a
bigger chance of finding valuables include new paths as well as old,
overgrown ones, hiking trails, old wagon trails, old cellar holes, and
foundations. You should look out for these and begin your search there.

In the olden days, paths were made in the woods and which people used
as shortcuts. In their long walks people may have sat on the roadside to
rest or take a break. They would pull out a hanky from their pockets to
wipe their face, and in the process loose change would fall out. Kids
would be playing and running along, not realizing their coins had fallen,
never to be found for years and years to come. Old stone foundations
and old stone chimneys found in the woods, which are the remnants of
houses, are also rare but great places to go metal detecting. Here you
can chance upon rare gold coins or even jars of silver which the families
that used to live there hid for safekeeping. Will smaller children be using
this detector? If this is to be a family detector then it is critical that you
consider the size of the detector including how short the pole can be.
Any place there is construction and the ground is being cleared, that is a
great place to start treasure hunting. Successfull treasure hunting starts
with having the right metal detector. But which type of metal detector
should you get? Complete info on metal detectors and treasure hunting
at detect-metal.info.

A flower garden seen from the kitchen window would have been a good
place for the lady of the house to bury a cache of money. The man of
the house would have buried a cache of money someplace that could be
seen from the bedroom window.

Some cant perform as much. This is decided by the battery life of the
device you are going to purchase. Also decide if you rather have extra
batteries or if you prefer to get a charging kit. If you are planning to buy
a metal detector, you should check out the features of each before
buying one. Metal detecting is a fun hobby but having the wrong
equipment can cost you time and money. Find out more about metal
detectors at metal detector info site.

For walking speed, remember the paint rollerr analogy above. As long as
you are painting the entire surface of the ground and not missing any
spots, you are not walking too quickly. However, if you find that your
imaginary paint is missing areas, you need to slow down your pace.

To learn about old paths and the remaining foundations of stone houses,
do some research by looking through old maps and postcards. Or better
yet, do some investigating by interviewing the “old folks” of the nearest
town. Not only will you get some precious information for metal
detecting, you’ll get a first-hand history lesson too! When going metal
detecting in the woods, you stand a good chance of finding coins,
bottles, and different kinds of relics, depending on the location of the
woods. When metal detecting at any type of location, it is always
important to get the permission of whoever owns the property you are
planning to do your metal detecting on. So do not run the risk of being
caught trespassing by researching the spots you plan to go metal
detecting and finding out if they are privately owned. You must also take
note of the rules and regulations of some locations.

As more and more contemporary children seem to have major family
problems compared to years past, it is absolutely critical that both you and
your team thoroughly know mental health basics. Since studies emphasize
that seeing and helping distressed youth are the primary ways to prevent
school shootings, that’s another reason that non-mental health youth
professionals like educators must upgrade their skills right away.

So next time you loose that ring at the beach or you dime at the park
remember there are ways to find you beloved object. Have Fun. Some
users put a rubber band around the knobs to keep them from moving or
becoming loose. You should buy a metal detector that is light weight.
This is important when you are detecting things on a riverbank or body of
water.

Prices of used metal detectors vary from $275 to $700 for all-purpose
metal detectors. Underwater metal detectors can cost around $500.

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Did You Ever Realize That Car Covers Say A Lot About You?

When accessorizing your car, covers may be one of the most important things you pick out. These are often overlooked or get lost in the shuffle of gearshift knobs, rims, and antenna balls. However, they should not be overlooked when it comes to the overall life of your car, and how it looks during that life.

In regards to protection, there are many things to consider when shopping for car covers. Whether you are into snowboarding and have an SUV or your hobby is cartoon characters and you drive a sports car, there are car covers that will fit your individual personality.

You will find there are all kinds of covers. You can get one that is a plain gray or taupe color, or you can make sure your car has style even when it is covered. You will find they come in all sorts of colors and designs. If you wanted, you could get a cover for every day of the week, plus two for Sunday! Let’s take a closer look at some more of your options.

One of the first decisions to be made when buying covers for your car, is the color. Do you want red, black, white, green, purple, pink…the list goes on and on. Once you have decided on a color, then you have another choice to make. Do you want a logo or phrase on your car covers?

These can either be embroidered or silkscreen. You can have almost anything put on your car covers if you have it done custom. If you want phrases like “Can’t Touch This,” or “This IS My Other Car”, you can most likely find someone who can put it on there. Also, you can add logos such as the Ford oval, the BMW propeller or the Audi circles.

If your tastes lean towards NASCAR, you can have the number of your driver of choice put on it. If you go away form cars, along the lines of football or baseball, hockey, soccer or even golf you can have your car covers made with these emblems as well. It is all about what makes you and your car yours.

This is just a small sampling to show that you don’t have to stop at the ‘boring’ brown, taupe or gray cover. Everybody has seen them. Yours should stand out and make people take notice. Your car isn’t like very one else, why should the cover be?

Summary:

Car covers can go along way towards customizing your car. It can have a variety of elements on it from colors to emblems. They not only protect your car, but car covers also show the personality of the cars owner.

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Natural Prevention & Treatment For The Flu: What Your Doctor May Not Know

Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S. population each winter. The flu virus can linger in the air for as long as three hours. In close quarters, conditions are ripe for the spread of the virus. That explains why the highest incidence of the flu is in 5- to 18-year-olds, who spend much of their time in school, in close contact with their classmates. The most serious complications occur in older adults, however, especially those in managed care. Do not give aspirin or other “salicylates” to children or teenagers with symptoms of a cold or flu. Don’t bother taking antibiotics to treat your flu or cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and they should be used only for bacterial infections. Antibiotic overuse has become a very serious problem, leading to a resistance in disease-causing bacteria that may render antibiotics ineffective for some conditions.

According to a National Survey
OTC cough and cold medication sales totaled 3.2 billion dollars in 1995,
That’s no surprise, considering Americans endure about 1 billion colds each year.

The “experts” are using fear and vaccine shortage to motivate people to get a flu shot, but this is yet another healthcare illusion. Let’s be clear, flu can definitely be a killer disease and is not something that should be easily dismissed. But, remember that flu shots don’t prevent illness–never have, never will. The flu vaccine can actually weaken the immune system and make you more predisposed to the illness. And the side effects of FluMist, cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, irritability, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fever, sound just like the symptoms of the flu. If you decide to get the nasal flu vaccine, you will get not only a live flu virus in each dose but also table sugar and MSG, which are fraught with their own problems. If you take the shot you may get mercury as an added bonus.

Building A Healthy Immune System: Your #1 Offense

1) Detoxify your digestive tract and liver/gallbladder now. Disease often begins in the digestive tract and the liver is the main filter of the body. When either or both of these are sluggish then your body can be ripe for illness. This will prepare your body to readily be able to absorb, utilize and transport the good food and supplements that you will be using. It is good to do this once a month for 3 months then 2xs yearly. I would also recommend a parasite cleanse especially if you consume a lot of non-organic meat.

2) Eliminate all sugar. One teaspoon of sugar can bring the immune system down for up to 6 hours. Natural, healthy substitutes for sugar are stevia, agave nectar and Xylitol. It is best for you to satisfy your taste buds with fresh, organic fruits. Be sure to eat the whole fruit as juicing your fruit will cause your insulin levels to spike. If you crave chocolate chances are you may have a magnesium deficiency.

3) Change your diet. Your immune system will flourish on a diet of organic fruits and vegetables. Two raw salads (use dark green leafy lettuce) a day eaten with lunch and dinner will help to provide you body with much-needed vitamins and nutrients. Incorporate soups and stews into your diet. If you eat meat make sure that it is organic and free-range. Fish should be cold-water and eaten no more than twice a week. Farmed raised fish are not healthy because most of the feed corn derived and therefore you will not get the benefits of the beneficial fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. They also may be exposed to high levels of pesticides. Consider taking Chlorella to remove any mercury. If you are pregnant it is advised that you not eat fish. Cook with organic, unrefined coconut oil (try to consume 2-3 tablespoons daily) and for salads use organic, unrefined, cold-pressed olive oil. Eliminate pre-packaged foods and those foods that are canned or bagged. Purchase organic, free-range eggs and organic butter. Substitute pasteurized/homogenized milk with almond milk. You can also bake/cook with almond milk.

4) Eat a clove of garlic every day. Garlic acts in the body as a natural antibiotic. You must smash the clove in order to realize the immune enhancing properties.

5) Drink half your body weight in pure, filtered water every day. Our body is mostly water. We must put back what we eliminate through breathing, sweating and urination. Water helps the kidneys to continually flush toxins from the body. Make sure that you are drinking pure, filtered water. I recommend distilled with organic apple cider vinegar added to replace the minerals lost through distillation.

6) Exercise every single day. Exercise not only helps with blood circulation and to keep unwanted pounds away but also can help with depression. Exercise helps to move the lymph system, which will in-turn move toxins from the body. Walking outdoors in the sun will help your body with Vitamin D production. For those who dont experience a lot of sunshine it is recommended that you supplement with Vitamin D under the care of a health professional. An article published by the International Journal of Sports Medicine illustrates the effect exercise can have on infections. In this study, only 45 minutes of brisk walking per day was shown to lower the incidence of upper respiratory symptoms, cut the duration of illness in half and increase natural killer-cell activity in people prone to upper respiratory tract infections.

7) Adequate Sleep. Almost 80% of the population is sleep deprived. Sleep is necessary for our body to repair and heal. The body does the most healing between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. There is no such thing as catching-up on sleep as once it is lostit cannot be regained through marathon sleeping on the weekends. Getting adequate rest allows the immune system to repair and be in top condition.

Take a good organic multi-vitamin/mineral formula, Vitamin C and a Probiotic. Unfortunately eating organically doesnt always protect us in a perfect manner. Depleted soil conditions has definitely affected the nutrients contained in our vegetables and fruits. I have found one that I consider the Cadillac when it comes to providing the body with everything it needs to continue in health. It is a wise choice to consume 2-3 grams of Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) daily in divided doses. A good probiotic will help to keep good bacteria in the digestive tract.

9) Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands in the mornings, after every meal, after all outings, after shaking hands with people, after each trip to the bathroom and before bed. Teach your children to do the same. Do not use antibacterial soaps. The antibacterial compounds found in most of these soaps sold in the United States are likely contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Use a good all-natural soap from the health food store. Wash with warm water and use a nailbrush along the nail line and in-between fingers. Keep fresh, clean towels available to dry hands. Make sure that you keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth. When away from home, keep a mixture of lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil and distilled water (40 drops lemon essential oil and 30 drops lavender essential oil to 4 ounces of distilled water) in a dark-colored, glass, fine-mist spray bottle. Spray on hands immediately after trips to grocery stores, doctor, etc. or any time you are shaking peoples hands. At home, wipe all doorknobs frequently with this mixture. Keep a bottle at home, in the car and at work. We have these available at Oasis Advanced Wellness in a 2- ounce bottle for $9.95. Make sure that you keep your computer keys and mouse clean at all times. Also keep your phones (cell and landline) receivers clean.
10) Deal with stress. Repeated stress is one of the main causes of a suppressed immune system. Learn to manage your stress with exercise, meditation, deep breathing, walks in nature, good music, Yoga, Pilates and removing yourself from negative situations. Refuse to allow anyone or any situation to make you stressful. There are natural supplements that you can incorporate to help with stress such as B-Complex, Lithium Orotate or SamE.

In Case Of FluItems To Have On HandYour #1 Defense

1) Hydrogen Peroxide. In 1928 Richard Simmons, M.D. hypothesized that colds and flu virus enter through the ear canal. The medical community dismissed his findings. According to Dr. Simmons, contrary to what you may think or have been taught about how you catch the flu or the cold there is only one way that you can catch the two, and that’s via the ear canal not through the eyes or nose or mouth as most have believed. We have found good results in curing the flu & cold within 12 to 14 hours when administering a few drops of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) into each infected ear, (sometimes only one ear is infected) The H2O2 starts working within 2 to 3 minutes in killing the flu or cold; there will be some bubbling and in some cases mild stinging occurs. Wait until the bubbling & stinging subside (usually 5 to 10 min) then drain onto tissue and repeat other ear. A bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide in 3% solution is available at any drug store for a couple of dollars. Although this method is perfectly safe for infant/children to use, the loud bubbling and stinging frightens them, they’ll need someone they trust to put the hp in their ears. (Dont get h2o2 in the eyes- if you do, flush with water)
2) Colloidal Silver. Colloidal Silver is anti-bacterial and anti-viral and has been used for hundreds of years for its antibiotic affect on the body. Most brands are very expensive and are golden in color. This indicates that there are additives in the product. Silver is the whitest of metals and the solution should be clear to a tiny bit white in color. More PPM does not necessarily make a good colloidal silver. In fact the lower the PPM the better able for it to penetrate the cell wall. While some will say that silver has no benefit, this is not what we have found at our house. Call your healthcare professional for therapeutic dosages.
3) Oregano Oil. Oregano Oil can be as an effective pain reliever as morphine. For sinus congestion or stuffiness place 1 drop of oregano oil in 1 ounce of warm water. (more is not better) Make sure that the oil is dispersed. Place 1-2 drops of the mixture in each nostril and sniff. The mixture will burn for about 30 seconds. This will help to break up sinus congestion. Do this 3-4 times daily and before bed. To take orally drop 3-5 drops in a veggie cap and take with food three times daily. Oregano Oil is also anti-bacterial and anti-viral.

4) Vitamin C. Capsules and powder are best. Take up to bowel tolerance. Taking the recommended dosage on the bottle will not be enoughfor preventative purposes, double or triple it. If sick, divide the dosage and take some every hour—up to 6 grams daily. According to Linus Pauling, adults should be taking at least 2-3 grams a day. There is much evidence about increased health with 2 grams a day, and of course even more with 4 or 6 grams a day. Even an extra 60mg had been shown to add value in cutting down the death rate from heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Now my feeling is as people grow older they ought to be increasing their vitamin C and perhaps they should follow the policy that I have followed of increasing the intake. It can be either one chunk, one dose in the morning, or even better three doses throughout the day, increasing the intake until a laxative effect is observed, speeding up the rate of elimination of waste material from the bowel. So my suggestion is every person who wants to have the best of health should increase the intake of vitamin C to somewhat less than the amount that causes significant looseness of the bowel.
5) Drink lots of fresh vegetable juice and pure, clean water. Flooding the body with liquids will help to flush out toxins and will also give the body added enzymes (helps with inflammation and pain) and nutrients.
6) Premier 8 Glyconutrients have been given the title of the new class of missing nutrients or miracle sugars. Scores of studies have linked a deficiency of the extraordinary sugars to everything from lupus and diabetes to heart disease to cancer; from ADHD to infertility. Dozens of illnesses have been linked to an imbalance of these sugars. This is NOT the same as table sugar. Order the book Miracle Sugars by Rita Elkins for more explanation. Glyconutrients may represent the best of preventative medicine and may help with the following: viral infection, fungal infection, parasitic disease, bacterial disease, micro-bacterial disease, auto-immune disease. Providing the immune system with the right glyconutrients helps it recognize infectious organisms more readily. Remember, it is the glycol or sugar portion of both our immune cells and invading organisms that transfer messages. There is only one company (multi-level) that currently offers a similar product for a much higher price. You can get Premier 8 only through Oasis Advanced Wellness.

7) Zinc Lozenges According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, when using zinc lozenges it is important to recognize that they need to be sucked on, NOT swallowed, and smaller doses taken more frequently seem to work better. Suck on a quarter lozenge every 30 minutes. If started early, this approach seems to work well for the majority of people. One caution: if the lozenges make you nauseous they should be stopped immediately as this is a sign of zinc toxicity. Do not use zinc lozenges that contain aspartame.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Diffuse eucalyptus essential oil into the air when sleeping at night. This will help to keep the sinuses and nasal passages open. It is also anti-viral and anti-bacterial. During the day diffuse lemon essential oil in the air, especially to keep other family members from getting sick.

If you take preventative steps now you will be doing yourself and your family a huge favor. Always make sure that you are prepared if the flu happens to hit you or a family member. If your immune system is functioning at a good level then your down time and side effects should be minimal. Talk with your family about the suggestions in this article and then implement as many as possible. You will be glad that you started early!

Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S. population each winter. The flu virus can linger in the air for as long as three hours. In close quarters, conditions are ripe for the spread of the virus. That explains why the highest incidence of the flu is in 5- to 18-year-olds, who spend much of their time in school, in close contact with their classmates. The most serious complications occur in older adults, however, especially those in managed care. Do not give aspirin or other “salicylates” to children or teenagers with symptoms of a cold or flu. Don’t bother taking antibiotics to treat your flu or cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and they should be used only for bacterial infections. Antibiotic overuse has become a very serious problem, leading to a resistance in disease-causing bacteria that may render antibiotics ineffective for some conditions.

According to a National Survey
OTC cough and cold medication sales totaled 3.2 billion dollars in 1995,
That’s no surprise, considering Americans endure about 1 billion colds each year.

The “experts” are using fear and vaccine shortage to motivate people to get a flu shot, but this is yet another healthcare illusion. Let’s be clear, flu can definitely be a killer disease and is not something that should be easily dismissed. But, remember that flu shots don’t prevent illness–never have, never will. The flu vaccine can actually weaken the immune system and make you more predisposed to the illness. And the side effects of FluMist, cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, irritability, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fever, sound just like the symptoms of the flu. If you decide to get the nasal flu vaccine, you will get not only a live flu virus in each dose but also table sugar and MSG, which are fraught with their own problems. If you take the shot you may get mercury as an added bonus.

Building A Healthy Immune System: Your #1 Offense

1) Detoxify your digestive tract and liver/gallbladder now. Disease often begins in the digestive tract and the liver is the main filter of the body. When either or both of these are sluggish then your body can be ripe for illness. This will prepare your body to readily be able to absorb, utilize and transport the good food and supplements that you will be using. It is good to do this once a month for 3 months then 2xs yearly. I would also recommend a parasite cleanse especially if you consume a lot of non-organic meat.

2) Eliminate all sugar. One teaspoon of sugar can bring the immune system down for up to 6 hours. Natural, healthy substitutes for sugar are stevia, agave nectar and Xylitol. It is best for you to satisfy your taste buds with fresh, organic fruits. Be sure to eat the whole fruit as juicing your fruit will cause your insulin levels to spike. If you crave chocolate chances are you may have a magnesium deficiency.

3) Change your diet. Your immune system will flourish on a diet of organic fruits and vegetables. Two raw salads (use dark green leafy lettuce) a day eaten with lunch and dinner will help to provide you body with much-needed vitamins and nutrients. Incorporate soups and stews into your diet. If you eat meat make sure that it is organic and free-range. Fish should be cold-water and eaten no more than twice a week. Farmed raised fish are not healthy because most of the feed corn derived and therefore you will not get the benefits of the beneficial fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. They also may be exposed to high levels of pesticides. Consider taking Chlorella to remove any mercury. If you are pregnant it is advised that you not eat fish. Cook with organic, unrefined coconut oil (try to consume 2-3 tablespoons daily) and for salads use organic, unrefined, cold-pressed olive oil. Eliminate pre-packaged foods and those foods that are canned or bagged. Purchase organic, free-range eggs and organic butter. Substitute pasteurized/homogenized milk with almond milk. You can also bake/cook with almond milk.

4) Eat a clove of garlic every day. Garlic acts in the body as a natural antibiotic. You must smash the clove in order to realize the immune enhancing properties.

5) Drink half your body weight in pure, filtered water every day. Our body is mostly water. We must put back what we eliminate through breathing, sweating and urination. Water helps the kidneys to continually flush toxins from the body. Make sure that you are drinking pure, filtered water. I recommend distilled with organic apple cider vinegar added to replace the minerals lost through distillation.

6) Exercise every single day. Exercise not only helps with blood circulation and to keep unwanted pounds away but also can help with depression. Exercise helps to move the lymph system, which will in-turn move toxins from the body. Walking outdoors in the sun will help your body with Vitamin D production. For those who dont experience a lot of sunshine it is recommended that you supplement with Vitamin D under the care of a health professional. An article published by the International Journal of Sports Medicine illustrates the effect exercise can have on infections. In this study, only 45 minutes of brisk walking per day was shown to lower the incidence of upper respiratory symptoms, cut the duration of illness in half and increase natural killer-cell activity in people prone to upper respiratory tract infections.

7) Adequate Sleep. Almost 80% of the population is sleep deprived. Sleep is necessary for our body to repair and heal. The body does the most healing between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. There is no such thing as catching-up on sleep as once it is lostit cannot be regained through marathon sleeping on the weekends. Getting adequate rest allows the immune system to repair and be in top condition.

Take a good organic multi-vitamin/mineral formula, Vitamin C and a Probiotic. Unfortunately eating organically doesnt always protect us in a perfect manner. Depleted soil conditions has definitely affected the nutrients contained in our vegetables and fruits. I have found one that I consider the Cadillac when it comes to providing the body with everything it needs to continue in health. It is a wise choice to consume 2-3 grams of Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) daily in divided doses. A good probiotic will help to keep good bacteria in the digestive tract.

9) Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands in the mornings, after every meal, after all outings, after shaking hands with people, after each trip to the bathroom and before bed. Teach your children to do the same. Do not use antibacterial soaps. The antibacterial compounds found in most of these soaps sold in the United States are likely contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Use a good all-natural soap from the health food store. Wash with warm water and use a nailbrush along the nail line and in-between fingers. Keep fresh, clean towels available to dry hands. Make sure that you keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth. When away from home, keep a mixture of lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil and distilled water (40 drops lemon essential oil and 30 drops lavender essential oil to 4 ounces of distilled water) in a dark-colored, glass, fine-mist spray bottle. Spray on hands immediately after trips to grocery stores, doctor, etc. or any time you are shaking peoples hands. At home, wipe all doorknobs frequently with this mixture. Keep a bottle at home, in the car and at work. We have these available at Oasis Advanced Wellness in a 2- ounce bottle for $9.95. Make sure that you keep your computer keys and mouse clean at all times. Also keep your phones (cell and landline) receivers clean.
10) Deal with stress. Repeated stress is one of the main causes of a suppressed immune system. Learn to manage your stress with exercise, meditation, deep breathing, walks in nature, good music, Yoga, Pilates and removing yourself from negative situations. Refuse to allow anyone or any situation to make you stressful. There are natural supplements that you can incorporate to help with stress such as B-Complex, Lithium Orotate or SamE.

In Case Of FluItems To Have On HandYour #1 Defense

1) Hydrogen Peroxide. In 1928 Richard Simmons, M.D. hypothesized that colds and flu virus enter through the ear canal. The medical community dismissed his findings. According to Dr. Simmons, contrary to what you may think or have been taught about how you catch the flu or the cold there is only one way that you can catch the two, and that’s via the ear canal not through the eyes or nose or mouth as most have believed. We have found good results in curing the flu & cold within 12 to 14 hours when administering a few drops of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) into each infected ear, (sometimes only one ear is infected) The H2O2 starts working within 2 to 3 minutes in killing the flu or cold; there will be some bubbling and in some cases mild stinging occurs. Wait until the bubbling & stinging subside (usually 5 to 10 min) then drain onto tissue and repeat other ear. A bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide in 3% solution is available at any drug store for a couple of dollars. Although this method is perfectly safe for infant/children to use, the loud bubbling and stinging frightens them, they’ll need someone they trust to put the hp in their ears. (Dont get h2o2 in the eyes- if you do, flush with water)
2) Colloidal Silver. Colloidal Silver is anti-bacterial and anti-viral and has been used for hundreds of years for its antibiotic affect on the body. Most brands are very expensive and are golden in color. This indicates that there are additives in the product. Silver is the whitest of metals and the solution should be clear to a tiny bit white in color. More PPM does not necessarily make a good colloidal silver. In fact the lower the PPM the better able for it to penetrate the cell wall. While some will say that silver has no benefit, this is not what we have found at our house. Call your healthcare professional for therapeutic dosages.
3) Oregano Oil. Oregano Oil can be as an effective pain reliever as morphine. For sinus congestion or stuffiness place 1 drop of oregano oil in 1 ounce of warm water. (more is not better) Make sure that the oil is dispersed. Place 1-2 drops of the mixture in each nostril and sniff. The mixture will burn for about 30 seconds. This will help to break up sinus congestion. Do this 3-4 times daily and before bed. To take orally drop 3-5 drops in a veggie cap and take with food three times daily. Oregano Oil is also anti-bacterial and anti-viral.

4) Vitamin C. Capsules and powder are best. Take up to bowel tolerance. Taking the recommended dosage on the bottle will not be enoughfor preventative purposes, double or triple it. If sick, divide the dosage and take some every hour—up to 6 grams daily. According to Linus Pauling, adults should be taking at least 2-3 grams a day. There is much evidence about increased health with 2 grams a day, and of course even more with 4 or 6 grams a day. Even an extra 60mg had been shown to add value in cutting down the death rate from heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Now my feeling is as people grow older they ought to be increasing their vitamin C and perhaps they should follow the policy that I have followed of increasing the intake. It can be either one chunk, one dose in the morning, or even better three doses throughout the day, increasing the intake until a laxative effect is observed, speeding up the rate of elimination of waste material from the bowel. So my suggestion is every person who wants to have the best of health should increase the intake of vitamin C to somewhat less than the amount that causes significant looseness of the bowel.
5) Drink lots of fresh vegetable juice and pure, clean water. Flooding the body with liquids will help to flush out toxins and will also give the body added enzymes (helps with inflammation and pain) and nutrients.
6) Premier 8 Glyconutrients have been given the title of the new class of missing nutrients or miracle sugars. Scores of studies have linked a deficiency of the extraordinary sugars to everything from lupus and diabetes to heart disease to cancer; from ADHD to infertility. Dozens of illnesses have been linked to an imbalance of these sugars. This is NOT the same as table sugar. Order the book Miracle Sugars by Rita Elkins for more explanation. Glyconutrients may represent the best of preventative medicine and may help with the following: viral infection, fungal infection, parasitic disease, bacterial disease, micro-bacterial disease, auto-immune disease. Providing the immune system with the right glyconutrients helps it recognize infectious organisms more readily. Remember, it is the glycol or sugar portion of both our immune cells and invading organisms that transfer messages. There is only one company (multi-level) that currently offers a similar product for a much higher price. You can get Premier 8 only through Oasis Advanced Wellness.

7) Zinc Lozenges According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, when using zinc lozenges it is important to recognize that they need to be sucked on, NOT swallowed, and smaller doses taken more frequently seem to work better. Suck on a quarter lozenge every 30 minutes. If started early, this approach seems to work well for the majority of people. One caution: if the lozenges make you nauseous they should be stopped immediately as this is a sign of zinc toxicity. Do not use zinc lozenges that contain aspartame.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Diffuse eucalyptus essential oil into the air when sleeping at night. This will help to keep the sinuses and nasal passages open. It is also anti-viral and anti-bacterial. During the day diffuse lemon essential oil in the air, especially to keep other family members from getting sick.

If you take preventative steps now you will be doing yourself and your family a huge favor. Always make sure that you are prepared if the flu happens to hit you or a family member. If your immune system is functioning at a good level then your down time and side effects should be minimal. Talk with your family about the suggestions in this article and then implement as many as possible. You will be glad that you started early!

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1. Make the entrance inviting.

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2. Remove clutter.

Clutter (too many appliances in the kitchen, too many pictures and knickknacks on the tables, etc.) makes a home seem smaller than it is. It can also put too much of a personal touch on the house. Clear away everything but a few, well-placed design elements.

3. Clean, clean and clean some more.

As a general rule, you can never clean too much before showing your house. This goes hand in hand with the clutter concept above — the cleaner a house, the easier it is for buyers to see themselves in it. It makes the house mentally “transferable” from owner to buyer. And it just plain looks nice!

4. Freshen up the rooms.

Sunlight, fresh paint and a well-placed vase of flowers can do wonders for any room — and for minimal cost.

5. Arrange for space.

Arrange furniture in a way that maximizes space and creates a smooth traffic flow. It might take some trial-and-error, but the spaciousness you create will be worth it.

6. Perform minor repairs as needed.

No how matter how trivial it may seem to you, an item needing repair will send a mental message to buyers. “Gosh, if they didn?t even care to fix that before showing the house, what else have they let go?”

7. Replace outdated fixtures (lights, knobs, etc.).

This falls into the “easy fixes with major impact” department. New lighting and fixtures can make an entire room seem new, even if it?s not.

8. Have the carpets professionally cleaned.

It?s quick, it doesn?t cost much, and it can give much-needed life to carpet. Even if you think your carpet is fine, give it a try. You?ll see the difference afterward!

9. Empty closets and attics to showcase their space.

Remember, prospective buyers are trying to see themselves in each house they look at. It?s a key determinant on whether they make an offer or scratch the house of their list.

Tip: Put half your clothes in a storage unit or in a friend?s house (temporarily). Your closets will seem larger with some emptiness to them.

10. Tidy up the landscaping.

Trim the bushes. Mow and water the lawn. Sweep the driveway and walkway. Plant fresh flowers. Most of these things cost you nothing but time, yet they?ll significantly enhance your overall “curb appeal.”

11. “Neutralize” your paint scheme.

Colors and color preference are subjective things. One person?s favorite color can make another person gasp. To avoid putting off buyers with dominant colors, play it safe with beige, taupe and other neutrals. Remember, the goal is to help people see themselves in the home.

Learn More:

Want more tips and strategies for selling your home? You’ll find 20 pages of them in the author’s “Home Selling Workshop.” See below for website address.

About the Author: Brandon Cornett has worked as a marketing manager for a company serving the real estate industry since 1986. He prepares home-selling products for homeowners and real estate agents alike. The article above is an excerpt from his “Home Selling Workshop,” available for download at: http://www.armingyourfarming.com/products/sellersguide.php