Feb 28, 2011
Make Money Growing Herbs | Glenns Garden
Make Money Growing Herbs | Glenns Garden
Feb 27, 2011
Make your own Cadbury Eggs
I found this at Instructables
Cadbury Eggs Decoded! Finally, you can make Cadbury-style Creme Eggs at home any time of year. And you want to know the biggest secret? The recipe is incredibly simple! The molding takes some time and patience, but if you're not concerned about looks, these babies are easy to crank out, and possibly more addictive than the real things.
Make your own Cadbury Eggs
I found this at Instructables
Cadbury Eggs Decoded! Finally, you can make Cadbury-style Creme Eggs at home any time of year. And you want to know the biggest secret? The recipe is incredibly simple! The molding takes some time and patience, but if you're not concerned about looks, these babies are easy to crank out, and possibly more addictive than the real things.
Feb 26, 2011
Feb 25, 2011
Spring is right around the corner
Spring is right around the corner
Feb 23, 2011
Back From Punta Cana
Sirenis Tropical Punta Cana
Great Place !
Friendly People!
Beautiful Weather all Week!
Ok Now that I have said all that,The only negative I have is I found the bus ride to the resort too long! over an hour! after a 4 1/2 hour flight and going through customs etc... I would of liked to get to my room sooner. But honestly I loved the place the staff were fantastic and the food was very good no negatives about this resort.
Back From Punta Cana
Sirenis Tropical Punta Cana
Great Place !
Friendly People!
Beautiful Weather all Week!
Ok Now that I have said all that,The only negative I have is I found the bus ride to the resort too long! over an hour! after a 4 1/2 hour flight and going through customs etc... I would of liked to get to my room sooner. But honestly I loved the place the staff were fantastic and the food was very good no negatives about this resort.Feb 12, 2011
12 of the healthiest foods
To adopt healthy eating strategies, start by incorporating these foods into your diet. By Liz Welch and Lindsay Funston
To adopt healthy eating strategies, start by incorporating these foods into your diet. By Liz Welch and Lindsay FunstonSee More: 23 Cooking Uses for Your Microwave
Super Foods
Real Simple asked the country's top dietitians and nutritionists to tell us which superpowered ingredients we should be incorporating into our diets regularly. Here are their combined picks, plus some simple and delicious preparation suggestions. (For more of their advice, see The No-Diet Diet: Your New Healthy-Eating Plan.)
Mushrooms
Meaty and filling, as a stand-in for beef they can slash up to 400 calories from a meal. They may also protect against breast cancer by helping to regulate a woman's estrogen levels.
Try this: Sauté sliced mushrooms and shallots until tender. Add a splash of white wine and cook until evaporated. Serve over roasted fish or chicken. Or try Grilled Steak, Mushroom, and Green Bean Salad.
Barley
Another high-fiber cholesterol fighter. On weeknights use the pearl or quick-cooking variety. More time? Give hulled barley, with its extra layer of bran, a go.
Try this: Add sautéed mushrooms and sherry vinegar to cooked barley. Or try Creamy Barley Salad With Apples.
See More: 22 Crowd-Pleasing Dip Recipes
WalnutsA surprisingly good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Those are the fats that lower the bad-for-you cholesterol (LDL) and raise the good-for-you kind (HDL).
Try this: For a healthy on-the-go snack, pack a handful of walnuts with some dried figs and a few anise seeds. (As the ingredients sit together, the anise releases flavor.) Or try Corn Salad With Feta and Walnuts.
Whole-Grain Pasta
Contains three times the amount of fiber per serving as the typical semolina variety. Skip pasta labeled "multigrain": It may be made with a number of grains, but they aren't necessarily whole ones.
Try this: Toss whole-grain pasta with pesto, chopped arugula, and grated lemon zest. Or try Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Asparagus.
See More: 25 Dishes to Warm the Heart
Peanut and Almond Butters (All-Natural)Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats abound in these protein-rich spreads. Opt for those with just two ingredients—nuts and salt.
Try this: Mix with soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar to make a quick Asian dipping sauce for chicken skewers. Or try Cold Noodle Salad With Peanut Butter Dressing.
Oatmeal (Steel-Cut or Old-Fashioned)
Holds cholesterol in check, helps fight against heart disease, and keeps you full until lunch, thanks to its soluble fiber.
Try this: For a savory breakfast, drizzle cooked oatmeal with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.
See More: Food Labels, Decoded
QuinoaIt may cook like a grain, but quinoa is actually an herbaceous plant. It's a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, and offers the same energy and satiety you would get from meat, sans the fat or cholesterol.
Try this: Stir fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh dill into cooked quinoa. Or try Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf.
Skim Milk
It offers nine essential nutrients: calcium, of course, but also B vitamins, which help neurological function, and vitamin D, a potential cancer fighter.
Try this: If you want a break from your regular morning coffee, warm a cup of skim milk with a dash of vanilla and ground cinnamon. Or try Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo.
See More: The Best Salad Dressings
AlmondsPacked with monounsaturated fatty acids, which keep blood vessels healthy. The plant fibers help lower cholesterol.
Try this: Fold chopped almonds into cooked whole grains, along with raisins or dried currants. Or try Chickpea Pasta With Almonds and Parmesan.
Lentils
A protein powerhouse, these are flush with folate, a nutrient that may prevent certain birth defects.
Try this: Toss cooked lentils with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped celery, and fresh thyme. Serve over salad greens. Or try Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils.
See More: 18 Easy Convenience-Food Updates
BlueberriesPacked with fiber, this superfruit was one of the top antioxidant-rich picks in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
Try this: Serve over vanilla frozen yogurt with a pinch of ground cardamom. Or try Frozen Blueberry Lemonade.
Bulgur
Made from wheat that has been steamed, dried, and cracked, this delivers more fiber than brown rice, plus you get a boost of potassium, B vitamins, and calcium.
Try this: Cook bulgur as you would oatmeal. Top it with honey and chopped nuts for breakfast or a hearty snack. Or try Minty Bulgur Salad With Salmon and Cucumbers.
Read the Rest: The 30 Healthiest Foods
12 of the healthiest foods
To adopt healthy eating strategies, start by incorporating these foods into your diet. By Liz Welch and Lindsay Funston
To adopt healthy eating strategies, start by incorporating these foods into your diet. By Liz Welch and Lindsay FunstonSee More: 23 Cooking Uses for Your Microwave
Super Foods
Real Simple asked the country's top dietitians and nutritionists to tell us which superpowered ingredients we should be incorporating into our diets regularly. Here are their combined picks, plus some simple and delicious preparation suggestions. (For more of their advice, see The No-Diet Diet: Your New Healthy-Eating Plan.)
Mushrooms
Meaty and filling, as a stand-in for beef they can slash up to 400 calories from a meal. They may also protect against breast cancer by helping to regulate a woman's estrogen levels.
Try this: Sauté sliced mushrooms and shallots until tender. Add a splash of white wine and cook until evaporated. Serve over roasted fish or chicken. Or try Grilled Steak, Mushroom, and Green Bean Salad.
Barley
Another high-fiber cholesterol fighter. On weeknights use the pearl or quick-cooking variety. More time? Give hulled barley, with its extra layer of bran, a go.
Try this: Add sautéed mushrooms and sherry vinegar to cooked barley. Or try Creamy Barley Salad With Apples.
See More: 22 Crowd-Pleasing Dip Recipes
WalnutsA surprisingly good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Those are the fats that lower the bad-for-you cholesterol (LDL) and raise the good-for-you kind (HDL).
Try this: For a healthy on-the-go snack, pack a handful of walnuts with some dried figs and a few anise seeds. (As the ingredients sit together, the anise releases flavor.) Or try Corn Salad With Feta and Walnuts.
Feb 11, 2011
18 Clever Dish Towel Craft Ideas: {Sewing}
From tipnut.com
[Updated List] Saving a pretty dish towel for something crafty? Here are a bunch of ideas to get your creative juices flowing, many requiring just a few supplies and simple sewing. You’ll notice a few of these projects have been featured previously on Tipnut but there are plenty of new goodies too, I’ll be adding more to this list as I come across them. Enjoy!
You can also make lovely aprons with dish towels, see this free tutorial collection for lots of ideas.
[Updated February, 2011: New projects added]
[Updated List] Saving a pretty dish towel for something crafty? Here are a bunch of ideas to get your creative juices flowing, many requiring just a few supplies and simple sewing. You’ll notice a few of these projects have been featured previously on Tipnut but there are plenty of new goodies too, I’ll be adding more to this list as I come across them. Enjoy!
Dish Towel Craft Tutorials & Patterns
Anthro Teatowel Pillows By mmmcrafts.blogspot.com
Anthro Teatowel Pillows: Tutorial shows how to make lovely pillows from both napkins and tea towels. Also checkout this pillow project
.Vintage Dish Towel Bib: Made with a vintage tea towel and edges finished with bias tape. Bib template download included. Also see this bib tutorial, all you need is a dishtowel and some ribbing to make these (pulls over head).
.Vintage Dish Towel Bib: Made with a vintage tea towel and edges finished with bias tape. Bib template download included. Also see this bib tutorial, all you need is a dishtowel and some ribbing to make these (pulls over head).
Vintage Towel Bib By bkids.typepad.com
Dog Rope Toy Tutorial By realsimple.com
Dog Toy: Braid together three dish towels to make this puppy pleaser
.Picnic Flatware & Dish Holder: This Set holds four 6-piece flatware sets made from dish towels and ribbon and four plates in one holder made from kitchen towels and ribbon. Also see this picnic roll.
.Picnic Flatware & Dish Holder: This Set holds four 6-piece flatware sets made from dish towels and ribbon and four plates in one holder made from kitchen towels and ribbon. Also see this picnic roll.
Picnic Flatware & Dish Holder By instructables.com
Pretty Teatime Towels By marthastewart.com
Pretty Teatime Towels: Instructions for making little quilted coasters or mats for tea, also instructions for making a tea cozy (with free template download)
.Sewing Machine Cover: Keep your sewing machine dust-free with this quick & easy project.
.Sewing Machine Cover: Keep your sewing machine dust-free with this quick & easy project.
Sewing Machine Cover By marthastewart.com
Dishtowel Potholder Tutorial: Clever folding and simple sewing is all it takes to make this crafty potholder
.Coin Purse Keychains: Made with cute dishtowels, a zipper and a key ring.
.Coin Purse Keychains: Made with cute dishtowels, a zipper and a key ring.
Coin Purse Keychains By obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com
Dish Towel Bathrobe By obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com
Dish Towel Bathrobe: Make this toddler sized bathrobe with two cheap-o (but cute) dishtowels
.Drawstring Shoe Bag: Made with one tea towel, cord or ribbon and twill tape. Tutorial available via free pdf download.
.Drawstring Shoe Bag: Made with one tea towel, cord or ribbon and twill tape. Tutorial available via free pdf download.
Drawstring Bag By curlypops.blogspot.com
Wallet For Boys By obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com
Wallet For Boys: Made with one dish towel, a strip of velcro and fusible interfacing.
Tea Towel Curtains: Super easy to make, simply stitch on little ornaments and add clip-on cafe curtain rings.
Tea Towel Curtains: Super easy to make, simply stitch on little ornaments and add clip-on cafe curtain rings.
Tea Towel Curtains By westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com
Summery Dishtowel Totebag By whatsthatgonnabe.blogspot.com
Summery Dishtowel Totebag: Made with two towels and a yard of webbing. Also see this tutorial
and this library tote.Book or Diary Cover: Make a pretty cover for your journal or diary using just a tea towel and some ribbon.
and this library tote.Book or Diary Cover: Make a pretty cover for your journal or diary using just a tea towel and some ribbon.
Book or Diary Cover By elefantz.com
Cocktail Napkins By onepearlbutton.com
Cocktail Napkins: Simple and easy to make, just stitch around squares (cut from a tea towel) and pull threads to make a frayed edge
.Reusable Lunch Bag: Made with two coordinating tea towels, iron-on vinyl, elastic hair band and a button.
.Reusable Lunch Bag: Made with two coordinating tea towels, iron-on vinyl, elastic hair band and a button.
Reusable Lunch Bag By firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com
Kitchen Mat By madewithlovebyhannah.com
Kitchen Mat: Use an old towel or blanket for backing and trim with jumbo ric-rac
.Bread Bag Tutorial: Lovely way to present gifts of homemade bread, finished bag measures 8″ x 13″.
.Bread Bag Tutorial: Lovely way to present gifts of homemade bread, finished bag measures 8″ x 13″.
Bread Bag Tutorial By saltwater-kids.com
[Updated February, 2011: New projects added]
{Good to Know}
Remember to use the word "tipnut" when searching online to find the good stuff fast!
See Conquer The Net With Tipnut for more options.
Remember to use the word "tipnut" when searching online to find the good stuff fast!
See Conquer The Net With Tipnut for more options.
18 Clever Dish Towel Craft Ideas: {Sewing}
From tipnut.com
[Updated List] Saving a pretty dish towel for something crafty? Here are a bunch of ideas to get your creative juices flowing, many requiring just a few supplies and simple sewing. You’ll notice a few of these projects have been featured previously on Tipnut but there are plenty of new goodies too, I’ll be adding more to this list as I come across them. Enjoy!
[Updated List] Saving a pretty dish towel for something crafty? Here are a bunch of ideas to get your creative juices flowing, many requiring just a few supplies and simple sewing. You’ll notice a few of these projects have been featured previously on Tipnut but there are plenty of new goodies too, I’ll be adding more to this list as I come across them. Enjoy!
Dish Towel Craft Tutorials & Patterns
Anthro Teatowel Pillows By mmmcrafts.blogspot.com
Anthro Teatowel Pillows: Tutorial shows how to make lovely pillows from both napkins and tea towels. Also checkout this pillow project
8 Home Remedies That Actually Work
Find out the science behind common DIY treatments for hiccups, warts and more
By Brynn Mannino Posted February 08, 2011 from WomansDay.com
Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine—what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? A pencil could do the trick. Below, get medical explanations behind a few bizarre—albeit brilliant—MacGyver-esque home remedies.
Duct Tape to Remove Warts
In 2002, a group of doctors compared duct tape’s effectiveness with liquid nitrogen in removing warts. After two months of wearing duct tape on a daily basis and using a pumice stone about once a week to exfoliate the dead skin, 85 percent of patients' warts were gone, whereas freezing only removed 60 percent. “The question is whether there is something in the chemical adhesive itself, or if the occlusion (suffocation) causes the destruction of the wart,” says New York City–based dermatologist, Robin Blum, MD. “The other thinking is that the duct tape causes irritation, which stimulates our body’s immune cells to attack the wart.” Photo: Thinkstock
Vapor Rub to Cure Nail Fungus
While there are no studies to prove coating infected toenails with vapor rub once or twice a day is an effective treatment for nail fungus, a basic Internet search results in a number of personal testaments to the medicinal ointment's fungus-killing powers. “I’ve heard many patients say that vapor rub does help, but I’m not exactly sure why,” Dr. Blum admits. While some argue it's the menthol in the balm that kills the fungus and others say it’s the smothering effect of the thick gel, if used consistently, vapor rub has been shown to get rid of not just the fungus, but the infected toenail, too, which will turn black and eventually fall off. When the new nail grows in, it should be fungus-free. Photo: Thinkstock
Oatmeal to Soothe Eczema
“This is absolutely true, as oats have anti-inflammatory properties,” Dr. Blum says. Whether it’s used as a paste or poured into a bath, most experts recommend choosing colloidal (finely ground) oatmeal and soaking the affected area for at least 15 minutes. In addition to reducing inflammation, oats are thought to have an antihistamine effect, Dr. Blum says. By lowering levels of histamine, which triggers inflammation as part of the immune system’s recovery response, she explains, oats prevent or reduce the redness. Photo: Thinkstock
Yogurt to Cure Bad Breath
Bad breath comes from a number of places, the two most common being the mouth and the stomach. The neutralizing powers of yogurt and other probiotics treat the latter cause. “Yogurt shouldn’t have any effect at all on the bacteria that live on the tongue because it’s not there long enough,” says Robert Meltzer, MD, a New York City–based gastroenterologist and attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital. However, it likely has a neutralizing effect on the acid that resides anywhere between the mouth and the stomach, including the back of the throat and the esophagus, he explains. “I think almost any milk product or food that contains live cultures would have the same effect." While yogurt can get rid of bad breath that results from gastrological conditions, like acid reflux, it won't have any real effect on bad breath that is the product of gum, liver or lung disease, says Ohio-based dentist Matthew Messina, DDS. Photo: Thinkstock
A Spoonful of Sugar to Cure Hiccups.
In 1971, Edgar Engelman, MD, conducted a study to find out if a spoonful of sugar really is an effective cure for hiccups. He assembled a group of 20 patients who had been experiencing intractable hiccups for more than six hours, eight of whom had had them anywhere from a full day to six weeks. Each of the test subjects was given one teaspoon of white granulated sugar to swallow dry, and for 19 of the 20 hiccup patients, the cure was immediate. André Dubois, MD, a gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland, noted in The Doctors Book of Home Remedies that “the sugar is probably acting in the mouth to modify the nervous impulses that would otherwise tell the muscles in the diaphragm to contract spasmodically." Photo: iStockphoto
Bite a Pencil to Cure a Headache
While doctors aren’t sure why we do it, clenching our teeth is a common side effect of stress. According to Fred Sheftell, MD, director of the New England Center for Headache in Stamford, Connecticut, when we clench up, we strain the muscle that connects the jaw to the temples, which can trigger a tension headache. By placing a pencil between our teeth—but not biting down—we relax our jaw muscles, which eradicates tension and reduces pain. Just remember, the remedy really only applies to tension headaches—not migraines or headaches caused by sinus pressure, etc. Photo: Thinkstock
Olives for Motion sickness
According to the National Library of Medicine, there are a number of symptoms that present themselves as a result of motion sickness, including increased salivation, which is the body’s way of protecting the teeth from the high doses of acid accompanied by vomit. Enter olives, which contain tannins that, when released in the mouth, work to dry saliva—first eliminating the symptom and then the body’s instinct to follow suit. However, the treatment is only effective during the early stages of nausea, when the salivation changes first appear. Photo: Thinkstock
Gargle Salt Water for a Sore Throat
When you were a kid and had a sore throat, your mom likely made you gargle warm water with salt in it...and she was definitely on to something. According to Douglas Hoffman MD, PhD, author of the website The Medical Consumer's Advocate, a sore throat is an inflammatory response of the infected tissues, and the salt helps draw out the excess fluid to temporarily decrease swelling and the pain it causes. Most remedies call for a ratio of 1 tablespoon salt to 8 ounces of water, but it's always better to opt for more salt rather than less. Just keep in mind that you are treating the symptoms—not the illness. As Dr. Hoffman notes on his website: “The relief is very real, but also tends to be short-lived, since the gargle has done nothing to remove the cause of the sore throat.” Photo: Thinkstock
By Brynn Mannino Posted February 08, 2011 from WomansDay.com
Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine—what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? A pencil could do the trick. Below, get medical explanations behind a few bizarre—albeit brilliant—MacGyver-esque home remedies.
In 2002, a group of doctors compared duct tape’s effectiveness with liquid nitrogen in removing warts. After two months of wearing duct tape on a daily basis and using a pumice stone about once a week to exfoliate the dead skin, 85 percent of patients' warts were gone, whereas freezing only removed 60 percent. “The question is whether there is something in the chemical adhesive itself, or if the occlusion (suffocation) causes the destruction of the wart,” says New York City–based dermatologist, Robin Blum, MD. “The other thinking is that the duct tape causes irritation, which stimulates our body’s immune cells to attack the wart.” Photo: Thinkstock
While there are no studies to prove coating infected toenails with vapor rub once or twice a day is an effective treatment for nail fungus, a basic Internet search results in a number of personal testaments to the medicinal ointment's fungus-killing powers. “I’ve heard many patients say that vapor rub does help, but I’m not exactly sure why,” Dr. Blum admits. While some argue it's the menthol in the balm that kills the fungus and others say it’s the smothering effect of the thick gel, if used consistently, vapor rub has been shown to get rid of not just the fungus, but the infected toenail, too, which will turn black and eventually fall off. When the new nail grows in, it should be fungus-free. Photo: Thinkstock
“This is absolutely true, as oats have anti-inflammatory properties,” Dr. Blum says. Whether it’s used as a paste or poured into a bath, most experts recommend choosing colloidal (finely ground) oatmeal and soaking the affected area for at least 15 minutes. In addition to reducing inflammation, oats are thought to have an antihistamine effect, Dr. Blum says. By lowering levels of histamine, which triggers inflammation as part of the immune system’s recovery response, she explains, oats prevent or reduce the redness. Photo: Thinkstock
Bad breath comes from a number of places, the two most common being the mouth and the stomach. The neutralizing powers of yogurt and other probiotics treat the latter cause. “Yogurt shouldn’t have any effect at all on the bacteria that live on the tongue because it’s not there long enough,” says Robert Meltzer, MD, a New York City–based gastroenterologist and attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital. However, it likely has a neutralizing effect on the acid that resides anywhere between the mouth and the stomach, including the back of the throat and the esophagus, he explains. “I think almost any milk product or food that contains live cultures would have the same effect." While yogurt can get rid of bad breath that results from gastrological conditions, like acid reflux, it won't have any real effect on bad breath that is the product of gum, liver or lung disease, says Ohio-based dentist Matthew Messina, DDS. Photo: Thinkstock
In 1971, Edgar Engelman, MD, conducted a study to find out if a spoonful of sugar really is an effective cure for hiccups. He assembled a group of 20 patients who had been experiencing intractable hiccups for more than six hours, eight of whom had had them anywhere from a full day to six weeks. Each of the test subjects was given one teaspoon of white granulated sugar to swallow dry, and for 19 of the 20 hiccup patients, the cure was immediate. André Dubois, MD, a gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland, noted in The Doctors Book of Home Remedies that “the sugar is probably acting in the mouth to modify the nervous impulses that would otherwise tell the muscles in the diaphragm to contract spasmodically." Photo: iStockphoto
While doctors aren’t sure why we do it, clenching our teeth is a common side effect of stress. According to Fred Sheftell, MD, director of the New England Center for Headache in Stamford, Connecticut, when we clench up, we strain the muscle that connects the jaw to the temples, which can trigger a tension headache. By placing a pencil between our teeth—but not biting down—we relax our jaw muscles, which eradicates tension and reduces pain. Just remember, the remedy really only applies to tension headaches—not migraines or headaches caused by sinus pressure, etc. Photo: Thinkstock
According to the National Library of Medicine, there are a number of symptoms that present themselves as a result of motion sickness, including increased salivation, which is the body’s way of protecting the teeth from the high doses of acid accompanied by vomit. Enter olives, which contain tannins that, when released in the mouth, work to dry saliva—first eliminating the symptom and then the body’s instinct to follow suit. However, the treatment is only effective during the early stages of nausea, when the salivation changes first appear. Photo: Thinkstock
When you were a kid and had a sore throat, your mom likely made you gargle warm water with salt in it...and she was definitely on to something. According to Douglas Hoffman MD, PhD, author of the website The Medical Consumer's Advocate, a sore throat is an inflammatory response of the infected tissues, and the salt helps draw out the excess fluid to temporarily decrease swelling and the pain it causes. Most remedies call for a ratio of 1 tablespoon salt to 8 ounces of water, but it's always better to opt for more salt rather than less. Just keep in mind that you are treating the symptoms—not the illness. As Dr. Hoffman notes on his website: “The relief is very real, but also tends to be short-lived, since the gargle has done nothing to remove the cause of the sore throat.” Photo: Thinkstock
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