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Dumpling, Honey, did you warm up for the game?
Yes, I mean, did you do your stretches?
OK, good. 'Cause we're playing the Underhills at the club today, and if we lose, we have to pay their club fees for a month, Darling! And you know Daddy wouldn't like that.
It's your serve, Lori W.!
// Sorry to be a ballhog, Lori, but I'll take that serve... - Ed. //
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Great Proposals or things men do to make a woman's heart melt....
.....like Jeff & Natasha!
You all have to hear this. I really liked this song. I heard it on the radio last night on my way home. So, I went onto iTunes and purchased it!!
Listen, you may like it. Mr. Gwen Stefani has a really great voice, if you have never heard any of his music.
When I saw these tea tins, I immediately thought of a post I'd seen on a Martha Stewart photo spread, in which several tea tins were used to create a homegrown looking flower arrangement. Until I did a bit of research on these, I had not known that these tins could be purchased for so little (most under $3), I thought they had to be collected or purchased at antiques stores. Turns out, they're readily available online at Pearl River, and we can all have them for a bargain. I love it when that happens! Centerpieces? So, after you drink the tea, you can reuse them!! How awesome is that? Great Centerpiece, Great Tea & You Save the Environment!
Enjoy!
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34 Uses for That Can of Soda, Other Than Quenching Thirst
And since most guys usually have a can or six lying around the house, knowing what to use it for when trouble arises can save you big problems and big money. Here’s a list you should keep handy... Just in case.
CLEANING
1. Clean Car Battery Terminals.
There's acid in almost all carbonated drinks. And that helps strip corrosion from car battery terminals. Pour some soda over the battery terminals and let it sit for a while. Wipe off the residue with a wet cloth.
2. Clean Your Dirty Toilet Bowl.
Got bad stains, a date coming over in an hour and no toilet cleaner? Pour a can of soda into the bowl. Let it sit for an hour to let the phosphoric acid work on the stains, then brush to loosen the dirt and flush clean.
3. Remove Rust Spots From Chrome.
If you have an older car that has real chrome trim, chances are there are some small, and some not so small, rust spots developing on the chrome. Take some crumpled aluminum foil, dip it in some cola and rub the rust off the affected area.
4. Remove Rust Stains in Your Tub.
Remember how the phosphoric acid worked to clean the toilet bowl? The same acid will remove rust stains in your tub. Soak a sponge (preferably one with an abrasive side), in some cola and go to work on the stain.
5. Clean Grout.
Got some mold and mildew ruining the look of your shower? Soak a sponge with Coke and work it into the grout. Rinse with water.
6. Remove Grease From Clothes.
Been working on the car all weekend and greased up more than just the engine? Pouring a can of cola into your washer, along with your regular detergent, is said to help loosen and wash away those grease stains.
7. Remove Milk Stains From Clothes.
Got milk? Soak the stain with Coke for about five minutes, then wash normally. It should get the stain out.
8. Remove Blood Stains From Clothes.
I'm not going to ask how they got there, but if you soak the stain with cola for five minutes then wash in your machine, the blood should come out. Even dried blood that's been there for a while. (Don't tell the CSI.)
9. Clean Coins.
Got a thing for shiny pennies? Collecting state quarters and want them to sparkle? Place your coins in a small dish and soak in Coke for a few hours. Rinse and wipe to a bright shine. (I wouldn't recommend this trick with a rare coin collection. Just in case.)
10. Clean Grease From Glass. Even Eyeglasses.
That same handy phosphoric acid removes grease and grime from glass. Even dried hairspray from mirrors. Just rinse thoroughly with water after.
11. Clean Oil Stains From Garage Floor or Driveway.
Pour soda over the stain, let it soak in for a while, then scrub and rinse off with a hose.
12. Clean Burnt Pans.
Forget a pot on the stove and now whatever was in it is seared to the bottom? If scrubbing won't get it off, try this: boil some Coke in the pot and the burnt-on mess should lift right out.
AROUND THE HOUSE
13. Loosen Clogged Drains.
If your sink is draining slowly and you don't have any drain cleaner in the house, pour a 2-liter bottle of cola down the drain and let the acids go to work on the clog.
14. Loosen Rusted Nuts and Bolts.
Soak a rag in cola and wrap it around the rusted-on bolt for a few minutes. The acids and carbonation will help loosen it.
15. Make Flowers Last Longer.
Got your girl some flowers and you want them to survive through the week? Pour about 1/4 cup of clear soda, like Sprite or 7-Up into a vase full of water. Sugar helps them last longer.
16. Strip Paint From Metal Patio Furniture.
Want to refinish some outdoor furniture? Do it the right way and strip off the old paint first. To make it easier, soak a towel in Coke. Let it sit on the furniture for about a week, adding more Coke whenever the towel starts to dry out. The paint should strip off easily.
17. Kill Slugs and Snails.
If these pests are invading your lawn and garden, pour a little Coke into shallow dishes or jar lids and spread them throughout your yard. The sugar attracts them, and, just like you remember from when you were a kid, the acid kills them.
18. Greener Lawn.
It's rumored that spraying Coke on your grass will keep your lawn greener into the fall months.
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCIES
19. Relieve Nausea or an Upset Stomach.
According to The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies, the syrup in Coca-Cola can be used to cure upset stomachs. Just let leave the can or bottle open for about 30 minutes first, until the soda goes flat. The carbonation could have an adverse effect on your stomach.
20. Prevent Diarrhea.
Also found in The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies, if you're traveling through a country with a questionable water and/or food supply, drinking coke could keep you from making constant "runs for the border". The acids in the soda help reduce the amount of E. Coli bacteria in your intestines. This inhibits the production of toxins that can cause diarrhea.
21. Relieve Constipation.
If you are, as the Germans say, Farfrompoopin, the caffeine from a can of coke can have a laxative effect. Much like that morning latte.
22. Stop an Asthma Attack.
Just as an asthma attack comes on, down a couple of cans of coke. Some sources say the caffeine can help prevent an asthma attack.
23. Ease a Sore Throat.
By gargling with soda you can loosen the phlegm causing the irritation.
24. Stop a Jellyfish Sting From Stinging.
The acids in cola seem to neutralize the venom in the sting. And pouring Coke over the wound is better than having your buddy pee on it.
25. Get Gum Out of a Kid's Hair.
Want to score points with that single mom struggling to get gum out of her screaming kid's hair? Come to the rescue with your can of Coke. Soak the kid's hair for a few minutes, then rinse. The gum should come right out.
26. Strip Dye From Hair.
If you girl comes over crying that her new dye job turned her hair green, wash her hair with Diet Coke. Apparently Diet Coke has the ability to strip and/or fade bad dye jobs.
27. Get Rid of Skunk Odor.
Pissed off Pepè Le Pew and now you aren't allowed in the house? Sponge down with some cola and hose yourself off. Again, those handy acids work to neutralize the stink.
28. Use As a Moisturizer.
Mixing a capful of cola with unscented lotion is said to enhance the moisturizing effects.
29. Keep People From Slipping on Slick Floors.
If you're having an outdoor get together and you're worried about guests slipping on your back patio, try this old stagehand trick: use a mop to spread a thin layer of Coke on the slippery surface. It'll dry slightly sticky and tacky.
DUBIOUS USES
30. Give Your Hair
Shine.
Pour a can of coke over your head, work it into your hair, then
rinse. It's said your hair will be incredibly shiny. And impervious to slugs and
snails.
31. Mousse Alternative.
Mix equal parts coke and water
in a spray bottle and mix well. After you shower, spray a light coat of the
mixture into your hair, then style. (I'm sure having sugar in your hair all day
won't attract flies or be uncomfortable at all.)
32. Prevent
Flatulence.
Adding a can of coke to a pot of pinto beans when cooking is
supposed to neutralize the gas-causing compounds. (Belching? Another
story.)
33. Get a Darker Tan.
There are those who say rubbing
plain coke all over your body gives you a deeper tan. (There's caramel coloring
in there, but I question the evenness of the result, and how long it will last.)
34. Shell Hard Boiled Eggs.
Apparently, if you soak hard
boiled eggs in Coke the shells will dissolve, eliminating the need to actually
have to peel them.
My mom sent me this and I had to forward it onto you all to enjoy! I cannot believe how yummy this looks!!!!
Cake: Mississippi Mud Frosting: To make the cake, heat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a
13-by-9-inch pan. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and the cocoa and
cook over medium heat, stirring now and then, until the butter is melted and the
mixture is well blended, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the beaten eggs, vanilla,
sugar, flour, salt, and pecans, and beat with a wooden spoon or spatula or with
a mixer at low speed until the batter is well combined and smooth, and the flour
has disappeared. Quickly pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at
the 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched gently
in the center and is beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan. Prepare the frosting while the cake bakes; so that you will
be ready to poor it over the hot cake. In a medium bowl, combine the
confectioners’ sugar and the cocoa, and stir to mix them well. Add the melted
butter, milk and vanilla, and use a large spoon or mixer at low speed to beat
everything together well. Set aside until the cake is done. Remove the cake from the oven, scatter the marshmallows over
the top, and return the cake to the hot oven form about 3 minutes, to soften the
marshmallows. Place the cake, still in the pan, on a wire rack or a folded
kitchen towel. Pour the frosting all over the marshmallow-dotted cake, and cool
to room temperature. Cut into small squares and serve.
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into big chunks
½
cup cocoa
4 eggs, beaten well
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups
sugar
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
or walnuts
One 16-ounce box (about 3 2/3
cups) confectioners’ sugar
½ cup cocoa
½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
½
cup milk or evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups
mini-marshmallows, or 3 cups marshmallows, quartered
Directions:
Grab your favorite gal pals and purchase these babies at the nearest Macy's and fill them with Hansen's Sparkling Sleek.This sparking line is made from from fresh fruit & real cane sugar…with only 90 calories a pop for the regular cans and zero calories for the sugar free versions!
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I went to Barnes & Noble and picked up this book...it looked pretty good.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should get to read on my trip??
Show us the comic strip you read most often.
May 25, 2008
Okay, so your sweetie and you are going to his parents house for a cookout. His siblings will be there and you want to look your best. Well, I have an outfit that will have his family chatting about you even after the grill is cold!
The Top: Marc Jacobs
(March 31st, 2008) Courtesy of
WWD
Avon Products Inc. said Monday that it has signed Patrick
Dempsey to a multi year contract to be the face of a men’s fragrance set to be
launched in the fall.
“This will be arguably the strongest franchise in the company’s history,” said Andrea Jung, chairman and chief executive officer of Avon. The firm is keeping mum on the details about the fragrance, which is scheduled for a U.S. debut in November and a global launch next year.
Terms of the multiyear contract with Dempsey were not disclosed, but industry sources estimate that he could be guaranteed $5 million to $6 million over three years. An advertising campaign across various media is in the works to promote Dempsey’s fragrance.
Claudia Poccia, global president of Avon Strategic Alliances and Mark, said Dempsey will be creative director of the fragrance project as part of his role with Avon. Dempsey’s wife, makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, has been Avon’s global creative color director since 2006.
Avon has quickly built up its stable of celebrity and designer partners. Earlier this month, the company announced deals with Marimekko and Emanuel Ungaro. Other familiar names in Avon’s corner include Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Hudson, Lauren Conrad, Christian Lacroix and Cynthia Rowley.
“The business is growing. The focus on celebrities and alliances has been working and is building momentum,” said Jung.
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