Go Green, but don't hang your laundry outside

U.S. residents fight for the right to hang laundry. Only in America!! Imagine people thinking I'm trailer trash because I hand my laundry outside to conserve energy, go green and just plain want my laundry to smell nice. Amazing!!!

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I didn't know that, did you?

Foods on the negative-calorie list include apples, asparagus, beets, berries, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, garlic, grapefruit, lemon, lettuce, onion, spinach, watermelon, and zucchini.

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Mediation

http://health.yahoo.com/featured/68/5-reasons-your-doc-might-prescribe-meditation-and-one-reason-she-won-t

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I FOUND IT ON ATT.NET-CHECK THIS OUT!

T-shirt takeover: 10 ways to reuse your old shirts
Published: 10/5/09, 11:20 AM EDT
By Supriya Doshi

I have countless cotton T-shirts at home. Some are in my dresser, others are in under-the-bed storage containers, and there are probably another dozen at my parents' house.

But, being the pack rat I am, I can't get rid of them for various sentimental reasons. The T-shirt we signed at the end of 5th grade; a gym uniform; marching band shirts corresponding to our show theme (don't laugh - marching band was awesome); race shirts; several variations on University of Illinois shirts ... the list goes on.

So, instead of donating the ones you like, but never wear, here are 10 ways to repurpose your T-shirts:

1. T-shirt bag (www.marthastewart.com/article/good-thing-t-shirt-bag): This one is one of my favorites. Not only are you reusing something, you're getting something useful out of the deal too. It's pretty simple, and it could make a great gift or gift bag. Plus, you get to pick your pattern!

2. Pillows (www.ehow.com/how-2071556-make-tshirt-pillow.html): I'd totally take one of these on a road trip or plane, though I'd opt for the square pillow rather than the T-shirt-shaped one. And instead of buying stuffing, you can use the leftover shirt scraps and even entire shirts.

3. Rags: This option is perfect if it's an ex's shirt or one that's too old to look good in bag or pillow form. No read directions for this one: Just tear or cut the shirt into pieces, or use it whole.

4. Pet toys (www.craftstylish.com/item/40916/how-to-make-sweater-dog-toys): If you're dog is less destructive than mine, these toys might work for you.

5. Underwear: If you're a sewing whiz, here's a site with directions and a pattern for making your own undies from a shirt: http://supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70. Or, for less effort but more money, Solojones will do it for you: www.solojones.com/salvaged.aspx.

6. Wall art/decor: Some T-shirts are so cute they could be artwork. So make it happen! Frame your art in a shadowbox, or use it as fabric on chairs or other furniture.

7. Quilts: Another option for you crafty ones. Quilts would make great gifts, and particularly soft shirts could end up as baby blankets

8. Scarf (www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tshirt-scarf): It's starting to cool down again in Chicago, but one of these should help you stay warm.

9. Rag rug (http://vintagechica.typepad.com/the-life-and-times-of-thi/2006/10/rag-rug-tutoria.html): Crocheting is a need-to-know for at least this tutorial on making a rug, but it might be worth learning for such an awesome, useful final product.

10. Napkins: Be super-duper eco-friendly by turning decent quality shirts into cloth napkins. Just cut into rectangles and sew!

Now that you've filled your house with T-shirt items, you might still have a few left. And you can't keep 'em all forever. So pick out a few and donate them so someone else can wear or reuse them
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Happy Holidays Y'all, from them there mountain people!

This came from our 13 year old girl that is a special person in our life. She's like a grandchild to us. It read....Here's a few things i learned growing up in haywood county... 1.a possom is a fat animal that lays in the middle of the road. 2.if it grows it will stickya and if it crawls it will bite ya. 3. its not a shopping cart its a buggy. 4.fixinto is one word. 5.sweet tea is great for all meals and you start drinking it in your sippi cup. 6.you know what a dawg is. 7.the first day of deer season is an holiday. Hannah, the 13 year old bought this to my attention yesterday. It's something that was sent to her on her cell.
In spite of all of that,
HAPPY HOLIDAY'S Y'ALL!!!!!

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WHEN YOU KNOW A SENIOR

Do you know or are you becoming a senior citizen? It's evident that we will all be there some day and soon for others.
For the last 16 weeks we have been taking a course to learn what is in our county/community that is available for Senior citizens. A lot is actually available. Some that I did know about and some that I didn't know about. But, here are a few things that I have learnt that I would like to share with you.
1. When your loved one needs assistance, don't be ashamed, ask for it. Start with your doctor, friends, family and hospital. Can't get the info that you feel you need? Call your county commissioners, ambulance center or sheriff department. Yes, they know, after all, who picks up those who need help? Ambulance, and sheriff departments.
2. Visit the center several times, whether it be a nursing home, assisted living, or home care. Look for good signs and look for alarming signs. Alarming signs might include bells or buzzers ringing that aren't being checked on. That's someone who feels they need help, whether it be medical or just plain attention. Are people sitting or laying on a bed in the hallway? How long are they there? Is the area clean, smell good, how's the food, and are there real plants that produce oxygen and live pets? Notice how often people receive hydration? What do I mean by that? How often are they given a drink of water or juice?
Don't make just one visit and expect that you know everything. Does that center offer physical and occupational therapy? Nose around and see what that involves? Do they want your loved one to go home physically better than the way when they entered?
Ask what happens when Medicare stops? Will Medicare/Medicaid take care of all of the expenses?
Please be aware of as many things as you can think of because just maybe your loved one cannot!

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Nothing Much Happening Around Here Today, Unless

Unless you count cleaning, and moving furniture from one room to another something special. Well for me it is special come to think of it. I hate cleaning. It must be my age. Seems like I can always find something else to do that's more important.
But one thing for sure, it is finally a beautiful day outside. The breeze blowing and sun shining makes it absolutely wonderful. So then, why am I inside cleaning? Dinner guests coming tomorrow night!
And, am turning 1 old bedroom that we never use into my bird room. Oh, they've been in their since Spring but in cages. Now, I'm building it all in with bird things so that they can fly free and mate. I was told that they mate and make me a Godmother if they could be free. So free it is! By this time next week, they will be free, have tree branches and lots of funky toys to hang from.
Enjoy the weekend.
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