stop swine flu tips!!!

OK this is going around and we just have to be careful and prepared. So far so good no one I know has had it but it is just a matter of time, or is it?

My husband is having back surgery on October 16th and he had his pre-op appointment. He brought home a piece of paper that he thought I would be interested in. This piece of paper came from ST. Francis Hospital in Tulsa , OK so this info is real and legit!

Here are two easy things you can do to prevent the flu from attacking your family. Now this does not replace the flu shot it just helps.

1.) If your throat starts hurting gargle salt water. The salt water kills the flu virus germs and prevents them from going any further. Gargle everyday if you want, this is such an easy and simple preventative action.

2.) You can also drink a hot beverage, this pushes the germs into your stomach. The flu germs cannot survive in your stomach.

How amazing are these steps? And from a Hospital no less. So the big questions is, why has the news not given this info? I mean how many people could this help? So I am blogging this for you and hoping it gets passed along. Spread it like wild fire. I know us women can do this, I believe in you. Good luck and stay healthy.
God Bless,
Heather

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This would be great Christmas gift Idea for that special woman in your life a wrinkle free cream. This is a great company and we care about you. 100% satisfaction is guaranteed. You will have 30 days from date of delivery to return for a full refund or exchange. What have you got to lose? Besides your wrinkles!

marriage and communication, getting your relationship back

Today I was running errands while my husband of 10 yrs was at home with our kids and I started to think about how we wound up where we are right now. Trying to remember the 1st week of our relationship was very hard, not to mention the feelings that came with it. Now all we do is go to work, run the house and take care of our kids. Some where in the middle of that we lost our connection and became room mates. So how do you get back the relationship that started the whole thing? That is a big question. I have gone online, read and even asked other people their advice and it comes to this.

Communication is the number one thing you must have to get back to each other. This right here may take some time. Not only have you been married for a number of years, you have also grown apart. Some how you need to get back on the same road and the best way to do that is to communicate.

The next step is to take some time for the both of you. Do somethings together that you enjoy. Most likely your hobbies will have changed so this can be a new experience for the both of you. What do you do if you both like different things?
Take turns on your time together. Even if you really don't want to do it you need to try and at least give your partner the respect and understanding of learning or sharing their interests.

Don't dwell on the past.
I know that when things got started it was wonderful and exciting, but some how that went away. The reason for this is you have grown up and matured so the things that started it won't give you the same affect today as it did yesterday.

Start a new routine.
Share the responsibilities if possible. Nothing is more frustrating than working all day then coming home and you have more work in front of you. Give yourself some decompression time after work then start your time together. It doesn't have to be going out. Life does not allow us for fun all the time. My suggestion is do the responsibilities together, get it done faster so the two of you have more time for luxury tasks.

If you have a million things on your plate then stop for 1 minute and notice your partner. Give them a hug or kiss and ask how there day was. Tell them about yours. This way your communicating and still paying attention to their needs along with yours. This can be hard to do, I struggle with this one. It is so easy to just forget and keep going. Try your best to make it a habit, write it down until you have a routine with it.

Involve the kids.
Pick one day out of the week for a family night. Your choice on activities or you can alternate each week. Talk to your kids about how you met, the wedding or how you lived before they were born. The kids will love this and you will get to remember your special memories. Also if the kids are old enough inform them that you two will be taking 30 Min's each day to talk without interruptions from the kids. They need to learn along with the two of you that taking this time is very healthy for your relationship since it encourages communication.

The main thing to remember is you two have become distant so unless you want to stay that way you need to make time for each other. It is important to grow and better to grow together. It's never too late to start over no matter how long you have been married and running your own lives... If you still love each other and want to be happier then take the time to make it happen. I hope this has helped you. I plan on following my own advice and see what we can accomplish together.

There is no time frame for this only time spent together.

School is ready, are you?

Today I went to my girls school for meet the teacher night and it was a wonderful feeling. Both of my girls will be in school and I will actually have freedom to work, go to school or even sleep if I want. What a wonderful milestone in a kids and parents life when all kids in the house attend school. I have been back and forth on how I feel about the whole thing. My baby is growing up so fast, I get to be a woman for a small time rather than mom, I'll miss them and the biggest one is how much I am going to worry about them. How well they adjust, get along with the teacher and kids. Will they listen to the teacher and mind her? Will my little one handle the all day schedule including the structure of lunch time? These are just a few things running thru my mind these last couple of weeks. What are some of yours? I am sure there a millions of moms and dads that feel the same maybe more. Seems like we should have some kind of support group for parents to help deal with the stress and anxieties. What is your opinion? Feel free to comment or add your own advice or personal experiences. This is just an attempt to help clear my mind in order to sleep tonight so if you share some of the same feelings please feel free to leave a comment. I can't wait to hear from you. To all the parents out there about to go on the school journey, Good Luck!

10 surprising reasons your stressed

I always find the best stories and ideas from Woman's Magazine and therefore want to share with you. Being a stay-at-home mom, maid, cleaner's, hair dresser, massage therapist, Avon rep, taxi and so on I can relate to stress and I know you can too. So take a deep breath.... and read.



Which do you think is the most damaging to your health?

A. Lose a Job

B. messy house

C. a major blow out with your friends



If you picked both B and C then your right.



1. People who say yes when they mean no.

You have friends that make plans with you then show up late or cancel at the last minute. SO guess what goes up? Your stress." Research shows that ambiguous relationships where you can't predict whether an encounter will be positive or negative from one day to the next can take a greater toll on you than a relationship with someone you consciously dislike" says Elizabeth Scott, stress management guide for about.com



2. Rude encounters from sales people

you go to check out and the sales person ignores you and does not even do what you request, like double bagging, changes your attitude goes from bad to worse in 2.5 seconds. Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, a clinical psychologist and author of the upcoming book A Happy you:Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. This sends us into fight or slight mode, we either want to be rude right back, or we walk away feeling bad about ourselves."



3. does anyone else see the mess?

This is a common question in my house, and I wish they would listen when they hear it. Now this is good so if you want proof to show your husband get the September issue of Woman's Day.

"Research on men's brains shows that they take in fewer sensory details than women and don't see or feel mess in the same way we do." says Alice Domar, PhD, executive director of the Domar Center for Mind,Body health in Waltham, Massachusetts. And of course kids generally don't care, so in other words your desire for clean is not a high priority for others.



4.If you need help please press 1

Automated customer Service. Need I say more. I know for me just to get to the right number to push to get a real person takes about 10-15 minutes, or if the automative choices are voice sensitive and you have little ones running around asking you 20 questions just cause you got on the phone to begin with, ends up taking 2 or 4 calls altogether just to get through. Enough already. "These systems were designed to save companies money," says Walt Tetschner, Get2Human.com consumer advocate, "but they often take too long to get to a person, are illogically designed and end u losing customers who get angry and impatient."



5.Can I get a little quiet?

No wonder we can't distress-right now as I write this my 7 yr old has to ask me question after question and I am having a difficult time concentrating on writing. It is just about impossible to find some quiet time alone. "Everyone needs some time without noise and demands, to recharge her batteries," says Meghan McDonough, author of the upcoming book A Minute for Me. "Wherever your attention is focused is where all your energy will flow. A little solution can redirect it back to you."



6. my husband drives me crazy!

OK this happens all the time, It's just part of being married, or is it?

They say opposites attract, and it's true that many of us look for someone who has qualities we lack. However, the key to a successful relationship is not having the same personality traits, but having similar attitudes about major issues. "After a few years, we tend to look past our commonalities and focus on personality issues, which become one of the most common areas of marital stress," says Dr. Lombardo "what once attracted you his generosity, his sense of humor is now a major irritant."

6. packing in too many to do's

I don't know about you but for me they come in waves. Some days I have nothing then bam, I will have about 2 or 3 things to do and my list will grow and my day is gone.

Even if you don't mind your daily errands and you have the energy for it; the question is, are your days so packed that one small hiccup throws you onto a tizzy?
Everyone needs breathing space so small things don't seem huge ordeals. Start your day rushing and you trigger the stress response that will last all day.

8. Who is that in the mirror?

Do you look in the mirror and see the mom look? hair pulled back for comfort, no make-up and clothes that are comfy and not flattering, meanwhile your kids have the latest clothes, and you run yourself ragged to get home and make dinner so your husband can go to the gym after work. "The mirror is a subtle reminder that, while you take care of everyone else, you aren't taking care of your self," There's also a strong correlation between how you present yourself to the world reacts to you. When you project project a positive aura, people respond positively. It's hard to feel bad when your getting good feedback.

9. is anyone listening?

This has to be my biggest pet peeves. I feel very strong about this one and that no one in my family listens to a thing I say, then when something happens I get blamed because they say I never told them, when in fact I did. Need I say more?Your kids can talk about everything going on in today's world but can't remember what you say, your hubby goes to the store for milk and comes home with ice cream and cookies. You think is anyone listening to what I say? "Not feeling connected to your loved ones is a major source of stress," says Scott, " but we've accepted lives that preclude the art of talking and listening to each other and mastered instead the art of tuning out.

10. eating too few calories.

Anyone guilty of this? I am in the summer, I have to remind myself to eat before I pass out.

You are either too busy or you want to cut calories to lose weight. Naturally, your body goes into craving mode and you find yourself irritable, head achy and tired. You can either stay irritable, or eat and then blast yourself for breaking your diet. Forget counting calories and choose healthy snacks and small meals to keep up your energy and positive attitude for the day.

Most of my writing comes directly out of Woman's magazine. After reading this I just had to share with you. I know it makes me feel better that I am not going crazy and my feelings are validated by professionals who actually know what they are talking about. I would love to hear other's opinions on this. Why don't we turn this into the venting post that way everyone who needs to vent about whatever is bugging them can, then feel better after getting it off our chests. Plus it is always nice to share and have someone who agrees or understands. So I can't wait to share with you and vice verse. God Bless,

Rose

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helping other's anyway you can!!

Today I was driving around with my kids running errands about ready to just explode. I don't know what it was that made today anymore stressful than the rest, so I decided to go to the gym and at least get a good work out. Well today was ladies night and they had vendor's galore all in front not to mention the Oklahoma blood donation bus on the front lawn. I thought about donating my blood but was not to sure just yet. I went thru my workout met great people got some news clients and left feeling extra special and grateful then I saw the bus. So I took my kids home told my husband I would be back after I donate my blood. I have always wanted to do this especially more often since I am 0- but the last 2 times I did I got massive bruises and a lot of pain. Some how I knew today would be different, and I was right. They had no problem finding my small rolling veins, I didn't bruise and have no pain or dizziness. So that left me feeling even better for doing my part to help other's. I tend to go above and beyond to do whatever I can to help and sometimes it annoys my husband, but that is just they way I am. So I have been trying to pick my volunteer works closely and still be around for the family. Someone always told me:
Any little thing you can think of to help other's is a big deal so don't ever think your not doing enough cause you are. I remind myself of that everyday. So on that note I would love to hear from you on one of your favorite volunteer stories. In fact every person who participates with this will be entered in a drawing for a free skin-so-soft basket (a $30 value) for just sharing your stories. I will let this run until Aug 12Th, 2009 and email the winner along with announcing in a blog. Please send me a private message with your email so I may contact you when you win. Good Luck and I cant wait to read your stories.

back to school deals

Now is the time. Parents and kids are all getting excited and planning for next school year. I was on my friends site and found a great blog and link to help with so many mother's on planning and saving for the ultimate school shopping trip. As much as I would have loved to think of it first, I didn't so it is only fair of me to send you to her and help as many mother's and father's as possible. I will be posting more links and tips this week on other savings and ideas from other parents who have been doing this for awhile and with multiple children. Today is the time to save as much and still be able to get all needed for all of the wonderful children. Don't forget to check out www.myhouseholdjunk.com and see for yourself what a wonderful site it is.
God Bless,
Heather

Cheap Halloween Costumes!

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real fire safety lessons

Today I was running errands and the thought of talking to the fire dept about fire safety popped into my head, so I headed to the neighborhood station and asked if I could bring my 2 girls in to learn about fire safety and fireworks safety. Of course they said bring them right in and that is what I did. We spent about 30 Min's learning about the station their trucks and tools they use, and how to leave all fire starters, candles and so on to the grown ups, they also talked about drills and plans for the family in case of an emergency. It was a great idea and the girls had a blast. My 5 yr old is very curious and has little impulse control so i was a Little worried that she might not have listened or understood well. 30 Min's after coming home my husband smelled something so I went outside to see what it was and my neighbor's house across the street was on fire. It was wild and very smoky. My house even smelled like smoke for hours.. My girls got a hands on lesson from the firemen and then saw the result of what happens if your house does catch fire. Now I am not worried cause my daughter understood and talked to me about safety. Everyone in the house was safe even the cat. It is a sad event but at least my kids were able to learn from it. God works in mysterious ways. Everyone please have a safe and fun fourth. God Bless

Summer myths busted

Good day everyone. Today's post is from Women's Day Magazine. I found some good articles and wanted to share them with you.

Summer Myths Busted.

How many times have you heard your mom tell you things on what not to do that sounded believable but turns out they were said just to keep you safe, in all honesty they probably heard them from their mom's and so on. I have been guilty of using some of these on my own children just cause I thought it was the right thing to do. It still may be right for your family it certainly won't hurt anyone. I will leave this up to you and your judgement as I wanted to get what I found out to the public and also share some of my own experiences with you.

myth 1. Always wait an hour after eating before going swimming.
I still hear this one and use it, it is basically use your best judgement on each situation.
truth: If your child is going to the pool to play then there is no need for them to sit out. There's no evidence that eating right before swimming will increase the risks of cramps or drowning. That said strenuous swimming like laps, soon after eating could interfere with digestion and lead to stomachaches.

myth 2. A t-shirt over a bathing suit blocks out the sun. Yes I am guilt of this one too.
truth: A white t-shirt has the SPF of 3. So basically you need to apply sunscreen 20 Min's before going into the sun and reapply after swimming. The sun is a lot stronger than when we were little so protect your babies and teach them how to take care of their own bodies when the sun is involved.

myth 3. poison ivy rashes are contagious.
truth: it's the oil from the plant that causes the red, itchy rash; once you wash it off your not contagious. So always have kids wash off arms, legs, feet and hands with soap and water after playing in the woods.

myth 4: Sparklers are a safe alternate to fireworks. Ya that's what some people say but I won't let my kids do them alone until they are at least 7 yrs old. Basically it comes down to parental supervision and proper teaching to your children; using common sense.
Truth: They are NOT. two-thirds of sparkler related injuries were in child 5 and younger.

I hope some of these little finds were helpful, if not just comment and ask what questions you have and I will be happy to look them up for you. I hope you all have a safe and fun filled Independence Day.

God Bless,
Rose

4th of july on a budget

Today's Blog is in honor of our men and women fighting for our freedom. In today's society it is a mixture of pro's and con's but the bottom line is, without these brave men and women we would not have the freedom to have pro's and con's. I dont agree with everything but I do about the most important ones. That is why I am doing what I can to help our service men and women since they are working so hard to protect our freedom's. Avon is collecting donations at $10 a person so they can send our soldiers a care package of basic needs. The more people that sign up the more packages go to soldiers in need. They are far away from home and away from all the needs we take for granted everyday. If you would like more info about this please contact Heather Duncan at sorosey30@yahoo.com or www.youravon.com/heatherduncan. I have also added some tips on how to have a fun fourth with little to no money. With today's economy everything is tight but you can still have fun and save money too.


1. Enjoy a fireworks display: Most cities have free firework displays for the 4th of July. Find out when and where your local display will be held and then join in the great fun. Remember to show up early so your family can get a great spot.
2. Have a barbecue: What better way to enjoy this wonderful day than with great food and great friends? Invite your friends, family or neighbors over for a 4th of July barbecue. You can have every attending bring a side dish which makes it more affordable for everyone attending.
3. Enjoy a family picnic: Why not take your children and spouse to the park or the lake and enjoy a great family picnic. Pack some sandwiches and juice and enjoy a day spending quality time together.
4. Family Fun Day: Take this time to enjoy games and activities with your children and be thankful for the time you have to spend together.
5. Visit friends: Plan time with your friends. You may get together and watch a fireworks display, hang out and watch 4th of July specials on TV or just reminisce and enjoy time together.
There is no right or wrong way to spend the 4th of July. Just remember to be safe, especially if you are out on the road during this holiday season. Whatever you do this 4th of July, take time to commemorate this special day and remember why it is so important to our country. Have fun!

Summer Starts

Ok today is a new day and I will try everything in my power to keep it up beat and going.

This is how I am going to treat every day from now on. With 2 young kids in the house looking up to me for guidance and fun I need to be in the best shape mentally that I can be. I have made a list of things to do around the Tulsa,ok area that are either free or cheap to help with those slow days so you the parent do not go crazy from the little ones wanting something to do. Everyday I am going to try to post new ideas for the kids this summer. If you have an idea that I have missed please comment and I will add it to the site. I am even going to have polls and contest for great gifts coming up soon. So here is some of the ideas I had to start this summer off right.


AMC MOVIES
every wed at 10 am is a kid movie showing for $1
June 24th Kung Fu Panda
July 1st Madagascar 2
July 8th Tale of Despereaux
July15th Horton Hears a Who
July 22nd The Spiderwick Chronicles
July 29th Nim's Island
Aug 5th Star Wars-The Clone Wars