Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Homemade Taco Seasoning

If your recipe calls for taco seasoning and you don't have any on hand, you can make this recipe up really quick!

Mix the following ingredients well.
Makes enough to replace one packet of store-bought taco seasoning.

1 TBSP Chili Powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried chopped onions
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Optional, but healthy ingredients I like to add:
1/2 tsp wheat germ
1/2 tsp flax seed

Use as you would a packet of taco seasoning for any of your recipes!

The Potty Training Diaries Part 2

Mya



Overall, potty training has been a success. After the first several days things have only gotten better. Mya will tell me when she needs to go pee every time now. The only thing that is still an issue is the poop.

Mya has had "stomach issues" for at least a year now. She screams and cries every time she needs to poop. If you saw what she pooped out you understand why, its huge. (Sorry if this is too graphic but I'm sure I'm not the only one with a child who has poop issues) It has gotten so bad that she has resorted to "holding it in". For hours, sometimes a full 24 hours because she knows its going to hurt.


I think what it all boils down to is that she is not getting enough fiber in her diet. I called her doctor and she recommended flax seed. That didn't work so well because I couldn't get her to eat anything I put it in. I bought some wheat germ which is easier to hide and try to slip that into everything that I can. The fact is that she is a picky eater and a light eater. She also won't drink juice very much, only every so often. The pharmacist recommended I speak to her doctor about MiraLAX, that does seem to help a little, but the problem persists.
(Update! We have STOPPED with the Miralax after reading this article: IS MIRALAX THE NEXT VIOXX?)

What this means for potty training is that I spent most of day 6 and 7 in the bathroom with her. She'll start crying and get really still and I rush her to the potty where she seems to get control of it (has it held in good again) and "is done". Until about ten minutes later when go through it all over again. Several times there have been "accidents".

As for the rest, she still wears a diaper at nap and bedtime but she always wakes up dry from her nap. At bedtime she wakes up a little wet but not nearly as wet as pre-potty. She forgot all about our M&M deal the second day in and now she just goes to the potty because that's what she's supposed to do.

I rarely ask her if she has to go, not like the first day or two. Now she tells me but I do make sure she goes before bed or before we go anywhere. And I still cut back on liquids before bed and outings.

I'll keep updating for all you of you and if you haven't already make sure you check out my original post The Potty Training Diaries.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Make Your Wedding Favors a Hit

Wedding season is just around the corner. I know I spent so much time making sure that everything was perfect for my big day. There are so many details! Perhaps the final detail, the final touch, is the wedding favor.

These are small tokens of appreciation given to your guests just to say thank you. They come in all shapes and sizes. They can be elaborate, personalized, themed, or practical. The possibilities are endless. Weddingstar has  favors that can accommodate weddings of any size or style.

You can fully customize them with gifts that are already made or you can make them yourself! Any that you choose is a sure way to share your favorite memories or hobbies with your wedding guests. Weddingstar is fully stocked with anything you need to create the perfect gifts. Choose from a vast selection of custom printed options including tags, stickers, and paper goody bags or candy tins and matchbooks. Or choose anything in between!

If you choose a practical approach, you can give your guests gifts that they will use for years to come. At Weddingstar you can find a variety of presents that can even serve several different functions at your wedding like additions to your centerpieces or reception table decor.

Weddingstar knows that price is always a factor especially when you must buy higher quantities so many of their offerings are fairly inexpensive. But that doesn't mean that they look cheap. With great attention to detail and quality, your guests will surely be impressed with the designs you find at Weddingstar. No matter the theme, you're sure to find something that is perfect for your wedding. They even have a team of talented designers on hand to ensure your satisfaction!

What is HCG and how does it work?


Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body. It is commonly referred to as the pregnancy hormone as it allows the body to metabolize fats stores and use it as energy for the mother and the fetus. During pregnancy these hormone levels double every two days.

It is used in the medical profession to treat a variety of conditions. In weight loss, a very small amount of this hormone can be used in the same way as used in pregnancy. It can turned stored fat into energy.

Human bodies naturally store excess fat as a survival mechanism, to be used when food is scarce. However, if food does not become scarce, the fat will continue to build. It is this mechanism that can keep you from losing the excess weight that you have been trying to lose.

Those who try starvation to lose weigh end up losing mostly muscle rather than fat. So even when the food does get scarce, the body still tries to hold on to those fat stores for as long as possible.

Boosting your HCG levels allows your body to target those fat stores, which in turn releases energy and allows you to lose weight at a more rapid pace. You are reversing the effect that has kept you from losing your excess weight. It works and is completely safe for both women and men.

Used in conjunction with a low calorie diet, this hormone triggers the hypothalamus to move the stored fat out of its hiding places (think hips, thighs, problem areas) and use it for fuel. The hormone only targets the stored fat. Structural fat and muscle tissue are kept intact. As long as you get appropriate amounts of rest, you won't feel tired or hungry and you will be burning thousands of calories in the process.




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Monday, January 28, 2013

Ever Wonder Why Some People Have it All?

I was looking through ShareASale for the latest deals and coupons and ran upon a new site in their database. Its very intriguing to say the least. They sell pheromone perfumes for men and women. 
The site is Love Scent Inc.

Pheromones Attract at Love-Scent.com

I do, of course, know that pheromones are naturally created in the human body. I know that every human and animal gives off pheromones and that these pheromones affect others of the same species in different ways. What I did NOT know is that, evidently, science can reproduce these pheromones and this company produces them in the form of perfume and sells them:

Get an Edge with Pheromones

  • Pheromones can attract that special someone.
  • Pheromones can give you an extra edge in business affairs.
  • Human Pheromones can give you confidence in all your endeavors.
They sell colognes, perfumes, essential oils, and herbs.
The prices seem pretty reasonable and they have a 100% money back guarantee, including standard shipping. I really don't see how you can go wrong here. I'm going to see about getting some samples and I'll let you know how they work. You should go check them out yourself and let me know what you think. 


Pheromone Samples at Love-Scent.com

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