The Good Advice Thread

[WLFEO]

All diapers are not created equal!

[*EtaNu*ADPi*]

If you're exhausted and it seems like everything in the world is possibly going wrong and there's nothing that could fix it....go to bed. Everything WILL look better in the morning!

(...had this realization this mornig after I freaked out last night because a few things didn't go as planned... ...and I had only gotten about 10 hours of sleep in 4 days )

[honeychile]

Originally posted by WLFEO
All diapers are not created equal!

You can say that again!!!!



Studies show that 97% of all diseases are rooted in stress. The sooner you can identify what stress is like in your life, and how to control it, the healthier you'll be.

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by honeychile
Studies show that 97% of all diseases are rooted in stress. The sooner you can identify what stress is like in your life, and how to control it, the healthier you'll be.

Oh good! I should totally quit my job, b/c as far as I can tell right now, that is the only stressful thing right now!

Of course I am sure that will cause other stress (like "How will I be paying my rent?")

[honeychile]

Originally posted by texas*princess
Oh good! I should totally quit my job, b/c as far as I can tell right now, that is the only stressful thing right now!

Of course I am sure that will cause other stress (like "How will I be paying my rent?")

When I was married, I had a doctor's appointment. I had had a battery of tests done, and the doctor said, "I don't know what the stress is in your life, but every single one of your stress indicators is off the charts. If you don't get rid of the stress, you're going to be dead before you're 30. Oh, and it wouldn't hurt you to lose a couple pounds, too."

Two weeks went by, and this same doctor called to talk to my mother, and I answered. I said, "Dr. B, I did lose some weight." He asked how many pounds, and I answered, "210 pounds!" He got upset and said, "Honey, you couldn't possibly afford to lose that much weight!" I said, "I left my husband," and he said, "And he was the stress?" I said yes and he said, "Good girl!"

I keep reminding myself about that conversation when I'm stressed out!

[WLFEO]

Peanutttu, I thought about you today because I bought a box of Bounce. I would never have done that if you hadn't posted your good advice about the wonders of Bounce!

[ADPi Conniebama]

Be careful submitting "controversial" posts or posting on "controversial" topics. Because, you can't take it back once it is "quoted," and you will read it in a month (or a year) and may regret the statement or the disagreement that it may have caused. (Then again, you may not regret the statement but you may regret the "stupid" misspelling that caused your entire statement to be attacked.)

I am not saying DON'T DO IT I am just saying "be careful," or at the very least SPELL CHECK.

Don't worry Honey I havent done anything stupid lately

[honeychile]

Hey, I've been known to go back A YEAR after a post, just to correct the spelling!!

Here's a couple makeup hints that either I was taught by my mother (whose sister was a beauty queen) (and she's no slouch, either!), or found out on my own:

-When you get up in the morning, NEVER rub your eyes! Instead, lick your index fingers, and push your eyelashes up. Over time, they will start to curl a bit on their own. Also, immediately afterwards, stretch! Watch a cat or a dog - they make NO major movement without stretching first. Stretch your arms up, then out, then grasp the opposite wrist and pull back - first in front of you, then in back of you. You have now cut back on "arm crepe" by 50%! (You can also do the stretches while at your desk!)

-Never share your makeup or your underguccis. Ever.

-Before putting on your mascara, you are curling your eyelashes, aren't you? NEVER, EVER use an eyelash curler when your mascara is already on!! Quick tip: give the eyelash curler a 15-second blast from your blow dryer to "set" your eyelashes, but! After heating it, touch the ends of the eyelash curler. If they're too hot for your fingers, they're MUCH too hot for your eyes! If you're blessed with long eyelashes, give the ends a little curl, then curl from the root, to make it look more natural.

-Never squint!! That's why God made sunglasses!! Squinting is the primary cause of crow's feet. If you tend to furrow your eyebrows while reading or studying, place one of your fingers firmly on the area, to keep from furrowing.

-Red hair will go "dishwater" just like blonde. You must decide young how you plan to handle it, because it looks nasty as it goes to grey.

-A banana a day is healthier than an apple a day.

-Hangovers are caused by dehydration of the brain. If you must drink enough to warrent a possible hangover, drink a LOT of water prior to going to bed, and keep a bottle of water on the nightstand. If you wake up, drink more water. The more water you drink in the next day, the more time your brain will have to heal itself without damage (or pain!!). This is from my pharmacology professor, not my mother!!

[honeychile]

HEADACHE: Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately - without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."

Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kill the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly - even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile,and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job
done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop
to the ground instantly. (So does hairspray!)

Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure...cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers
the mites, and accelerates healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

[WLFEO]

Don't hide your kids' Christmas presents in the tornado shelter. They are too easy to find!!!

(Just learned this one the hard way this weekend!)

LOL

[polarpi]

Tip for getting blood out of clothes (my <> taught me this this summer...)

Get hydrogen peroxide (yes, the big brown bottle) and pour it liberally over the stain (it's going to foam up as it hits the blood). Run the laundry as usual with detergent in warm water (then check it once it's through the cycle to make sure all blood is out). Dry as usual.

Doesn't matter if you do it right after the blood appears or DAYS after - the blood came right out!

[*EtaNu*ADPi*]

If you're still awake a half an hour after laying down for bed, get back up and do something. If you continue to lay there, you will not really get anymore tired, you'll just continue to stay awake. By getting up and doing something (whether it be reading, baking, cleaning, anything!) you will make yourself more tired and the sleep you get will be more worthwhile.

learned this from my physiology prof!

[WLFEO]

Puddin' Head Gingerbread Men
(given to me by a dear ADPi sister!)

1/2 c butter softened
1 egg
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 t baking soda
4 oz pkg butterscotch pudding mix
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cream butter, bown sugar & pudding mix. Add egg; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon. Stir into creamed mixture; chill. Roll onto cookie sheet to 1/3" thick. Cut with cookie cutter & pull extra dough. Cook on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes.

I made them yesterday and they're delicious!

[onehundone]

Just add a cup of white Vinegar
Put a cup of white vinegar in the was when you buy new clothes. it will keep your clothes stay dark or bright depending on the color. The vinegar heps set the color.

Also wash your denim together and inside out it will keep them stay the color you bought them longer. And put your new jeans in with your old ones. The dye them comes off the new ones will make your old ones remain darker longer.

[WLFEO]

Arby's chicken salad sandwich is delicious when it's fresh. It is NOT delicious as a leftover!