Recent content by Claudette

I have a few things for which I'll use the store brand, but usually I prefer name brand items. I can tell the difference. Even if they say there is no difference, there's a psychological barrier with me. I can get most name brand items for a great price if I watch the sales and use coupons, so...

I would throw in some old towels with good smelling detergent as the first load I washed after running the vinegar-baking soda water through. That should help absorb any leftover smells.

It's the Scrubbing Bubbles I most hate to give up. I love that stuff and the way it cleans the bathroom. There's something about the fizz and easy wipe-off that I've grown used to over the years. I even like the smell.

I often wonder if more of these shootings happen because communication is so widespread these days. Did things like this happen back in the days when it took forever to get the news out? We live in lightening fast times, and copycat crimes occur all too often.

I love the feeling of Oil of Olay when my skin is extra dry. My mother loved it, plus I love the smell. It's feminine, it's pink and it feels so good going on.

My aunt eats cinnamon on her oatmeal because it's supposed to help her with her cholesterol numbers. It makes sense that natural spices have positive effects upon us humans.

According to the American College of Cardiology, eating a handful of raisins each day can help lower blood pressure in adults. This is good news for those with hypertension. Raisins are also rich in potassium and a good source of antioxidant dietary fiber.

I was just reading through the list of cleaning products in the EWG Hall of Shame. I use a number of cleaning products on the list. It's time to check those labels and see if I can find a substitute for some of them.

We're heading to the health foods store this morning because we've run out of chia seeds. We started putting them in the morning smoothies at the recommendation of our dentist of all people. He was at the house for dinner last year. That one bag has lasted all year. We don't want to get out of...

There's something about natural beeswax that just feels right. Maybe it's the nostalgia, for those things were so much of the past. Maybe it's the health benefits. You can just feel whatever it is when you hold it in your hand.

I'm guilty of putting off the doctor, too. My issue is that I'm so busy taking care of everyone else that I don't always look after myself. Thank goodness I'm on a good healthy diet and take enough supplements to keep most of the bugs at bay.

I'm about where you are, freshfoodie. We're going shopping today to get the last of the gifts. I've got to get some of them wrapped before Friday because some of the people will be at the house, and I'm afraid they'll see their presents. There's lots to do.

A lot of people must be buying into they hype then. I see CoQ10 everywhere I go now that I've started looking for it. That stuff is expensive, so I haven't started taking it. I am going to ask my doctor in January.

I have two pairs of Skechers and false claims or not, I love them. Companies do go overboard in their advertising, but most seem to make more money than they lose, even with the lawsuits.

Oh, I know what it is. It's called retirement. He's been cooped up in the house too long and stuck with me most of the day. I have lots of projects to keep me busy. He hasn't found his retirement calling yet. I hope this will be the year.