Oh Shoveling, Oh Shoveling, oh how I hate to do this. Oh shoveling, Oh Shoveling how will my back get through this? Every week the snow falls down, then comes the rain, and packs it down. Oh Shoveling, Oh Shoveling, where is global warming?
Okay, I borrowed the melody from O’ Tannenbaum, but my sentiments speak for all my fellow shovelers in New Jersey as we plow through the weekly snow blankets.
However, we don’t need snow to break our backs or over work our muscles; we’ve all done that at sometime in our lives, usually resulting in long hours of bed rest or tri-weekly visits to the Chiropractor or mega doses of Tylenol and Aleve. Even the likes of Tiger Balm or more recently, pain/heat patches render short term or disappointing results, not to mention the costly expense of the latter.
As a Massage Therapist, I am constantly searching for pain relieving balms, creams, or salves whose ingredients can safely be absorbed into the body over a prolonged period of time, that do not leave a greasy residue, are affordable, but most of all, something that actually works! I am happy to introduce, BIGELOIL, a liniment gel whose healing properties relieve sore muscles, strains, sprains, and even pain caused by arthritis.
If you don’t have a store near you that carries BigelOil, you can Google it and find many suppliers. I’m lucky that I can purchase it at a local feed store…so don’t be surprised if BigelOil is marketed as a horse liniment online, it works on animals too! : )
Happy Shopping!
Babette
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
OH OH OH Oil of Oregano...a natural healer
Hello Friends,
Seems like everyone is getting sick this season, either with the killer stomach virus (which I had a couple of weeks ago!) or a bad cold with upper respiratory issues.
Many do NOT like to take antibiotics on a regular basis, and in some cases, antibiotics will not help you recover from certain illnesses.
Oil of Oregano to the rescue!! In particular OREGANOL P 73 - you are going to pay about the same ($25 for a 1/2 ounce) for knock offs, so you might as well get the best stuff on the market. I know, it sounds like a lot of money, but it will last a loooong time, you are only taking a few drops each dose!!
This little bottle has become my family's favorite natural remedy when fighting off a cold, flu, cold sore (yes, it can even be used topically!), or just about any sickness as Oreganol has anti-viral, as well as anti-bacterial, properties.
In addition, it is easy to take; unlike many natural products and homeopathic remedies that have to be ingested 30 minutes before or after food, or taken religiously every few hours to garner any effects, you only have to take Oreganol once a day.
There are two very important things you need to know about Oil of Oregano:
1. Take it the moment you feel that "tingle" in your nose, the minute you feel your throat getting scratchy, in other words, at the first sign of sickness.
2. DO NOT follow the dosage directions listed on the bottle. The directions tell you to take two drops under your tongue - you don't want to do this. Oil of Oregano is bitter and taken straight, has a burning effect in your mouth. The best way my family likes to ingest O.o.O is:
*5 drops of Oreganol in a tablespoon of Olive Oil - down the hatch like cough medicine OR
*The same recipe as above but used as a dipping oil for Italian bread!!- This method may be more appealing to the kids in your household.
Here's the bonus, Oreganol doesn't just help you feel better, it actually helps strengthen your immune system. For me, it's the best bang for my buck when it comes to fighting off and stopping a cold/flu in it's tracks.
Oh, remember that stomach virus I mentioned earlier - here's an old school remedy to settle your stomach - Bitters! Yep, old fashioned, bar stool drinking, bitters. A few drops in ginger ale worked better than flat coke, coke syrup, or plain ginger ale to quell my upset stomach!
Happy Snow days!
Babette
COMING SOON: A review on OraParx dental trays, Currently, I'm awaiting my mail order delivery! Oraplarx claims to be great for gum health and cleaning in between teeth in the famed 40% "hard to reach places."
Seems like everyone is getting sick this season, either with the killer stomach virus (which I had a couple of weeks ago!) or a bad cold with upper respiratory issues.
Many do NOT like to take antibiotics on a regular basis, and in some cases, antibiotics will not help you recover from certain illnesses.
Oil of Oregano to the rescue!! In particular OREGANOL P 73 - you are going to pay about the same ($25 for a 1/2 ounce) for knock offs, so you might as well get the best stuff on the market. I know, it sounds like a lot of money, but it will last a loooong time, you are only taking a few drops each dose!!
This little bottle has become my family's favorite natural remedy when fighting off a cold, flu, cold sore (yes, it can even be used topically!), or just about any sickness as Oreganol has anti-viral, as well as anti-bacterial, properties.
In addition, it is easy to take; unlike many natural products and homeopathic remedies that have to be ingested 30 minutes before or after food, or taken religiously every few hours to garner any effects, you only have to take Oreganol once a day.
There are two very important things you need to know about Oil of Oregano:
1. Take it the moment you feel that "tingle" in your nose, the minute you feel your throat getting scratchy, in other words, at the first sign of sickness.
2. DO NOT follow the dosage directions listed on the bottle. The directions tell you to take two drops under your tongue - you don't want to do this. Oil of Oregano is bitter and taken straight, has a burning effect in your mouth. The best way my family likes to ingest O.o.O is:
*5 drops of Oreganol in a tablespoon of Olive Oil - down the hatch like cough medicine OR
*The same recipe as above but used as a dipping oil for Italian bread!!- This method may be more appealing to the kids in your household.
Here's the bonus, Oreganol doesn't just help you feel better, it actually helps strengthen your immune system. For me, it's the best bang for my buck when it comes to fighting off and stopping a cold/flu in it's tracks.
Oh, remember that stomach virus I mentioned earlier - here's an old school remedy to settle your stomach - Bitters! Yep, old fashioned, bar stool drinking, bitters. A few drops in ginger ale worked better than flat coke, coke syrup, or plain ginger ale to quell my upset stomach!
Happy Snow days!
Babette
COMING SOON: A review on OraParx dental trays, Currently, I'm awaiting my mail order delivery! Oraplarx claims to be great for gum health and cleaning in between teeth in the famed 40% "hard to reach places."
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Strap Perfect - Concealer Clip
Ahhh Strap Perfect - the little plastic clip I saw on an info-mercial late one night when I couldn't sleep. The after midnight commercials can really suck you in. However, this thing really works, it's not expensive, there are six clips in the package and they come in 3 colors, neutral, black and clear. And of course there is always a bonus included: Invisible Tape! 24 strips of apparel and body tape.
Helpful Hint: When I first tried the clip, it hid my straps but made my bra tight and a little uncomfortable - you have to LOOSEN YOUR BRA STRAPS and then it's great!
Just a quick postscript to my male readers - I will be blogging about more manly topics in the future, there are plenty of "Billy Mays" type products to test!
Happy Shopping! Until tomorrow...
Helpful Hint: When I first tried the clip, it hid my straps but made my bra tight and a little uncomfortable - you have to LOOSEN YOUR BRA STRAPS and then it's great!
Just a quick postscript to my male readers - I will be blogging about more manly topics in the future, there are plenty of "Billy Mays" type products to test!
Happy Shopping! Until tomorrow...
Friday, January 22, 2010
Martha, Martha, Martha!
I was looking for a double boiler over the weekend to make truffles (easy recipe see below). I realize that since the invention of the microwave, old school gadgets like the double boiler have fallen to the wayside. They are hard to find and they are expensive - $50!
So, I decided to purchase a the Martha Stewart, AKA The Queen of everything Domestic, DB.
Martha, Martha, Martha - double bubble, toil and trouble, your double boiler is NOT a good thing ( you know her famous tag line..."it's a good thing") Well, not this time.
The chocolate would not melt to a smooth, creamy dipping consistancy. It was lumpy and dried too quickly while still in the pot!
The good news, I used my old method, one small pot inside a larger pot filled with water and attached by two rubber bands - it actually works!
So here's the recipe I promised:
Easy Cream Cheesy Truffles
Ingredients:
One package of cream cheese - you can use the reduced fat Cream Cheese but if you want the OMG this is sooooo good, go for the real deal
One package of Oreos - again you can use the faux version, Twisteos but see note above.
24 Ounces of semi sweet chocolate chips
Crush the Oreos, or spin a few times in the food processor until sandy.
Mix with softened cream cheese - if your CC won't soften fast enough on the counter put it in the micro for intervals of 15 seconds at a time. Mix CC and Oreos really well.
Make large marble size balls - should make about 4-5 dozen - and place on wax paper.
Let sit for an hour in the fridge. You can also let sit over night in the refrigerator, if you want to break up the process.
When the truffle balls are cold and ready to dip:
Melt chocolate in double boiler or use the Babette Method
Drop truffle balls into the melted chocolate and turn until completely covered with chocolate. Remove and place on tray covered w/ wax paper. Let cool on counter or in the refrigerator.
Helpful Hint: use small metal tongs to turn and remove truffle balls.
Enjoy!
More tomorrow. Happy Shopping!
So, I decided to purchase a the Martha Stewart, AKA The Queen of everything Domestic, DB.
Martha, Martha, Martha - double bubble, toil and trouble, your double boiler is NOT a good thing ( you know her famous tag line..."it's a good thing") Well, not this time.
The chocolate would not melt to a smooth, creamy dipping consistancy. It was lumpy and dried too quickly while still in the pot!
The good news, I used my old method, one small pot inside a larger pot filled with water and attached by two rubber bands - it actually works!
So here's the recipe I promised:
Easy Cream Cheesy Truffles
Ingredients:
One package of cream cheese - you can use the reduced fat Cream Cheese but if you want the OMG this is sooooo good, go for the real deal
One package of Oreos - again you can use the faux version, Twisteos but see note above.
24 Ounces of semi sweet chocolate chips
Crush the Oreos, or spin a few times in the food processor until sandy.
Mix with softened cream cheese - if your CC won't soften fast enough on the counter put it in the micro for intervals of 15 seconds at a time. Mix CC and Oreos really well.
Make large marble size balls - should make about 4-5 dozen - and place on wax paper.
Let sit for an hour in the fridge. You can also let sit over night in the refrigerator, if you want to break up the process.
When the truffle balls are cold and ready to dip:
Melt chocolate in double boiler or use the Babette Method
Drop truffle balls into the melted chocolate and turn until completely covered with chocolate. Remove and place on tray covered w/ wax paper. Let cool on counter or in the refrigerator.
Helpful Hint: use small metal tongs to turn and remove truffle balls.
Enjoy!
More tomorrow. Happy Shopping!
Welcome to Babette's BlogSpot - Saving U Money
Hello and welcome to my blog!
After watching friends and family get sucked in by grandiose advertising on the Internet and TV, I created this site. It's designed to save you money and to make your life easier. I test products, especially those with a "money back guarentee" and let you know what I think.
Feel free to email me suggestions on products that you would like to try but don't feel like buying.
Happy Shopping! Babette
After watching friends and family get sucked in by grandiose advertising on the Internet and TV, I created this site. It's designed to save you money and to make your life easier. I test products, especially those with a "money back guarentee" and let you know what I think.
Feel free to email me suggestions on products that you would like to try but don't feel like buying.
Happy Shopping! Babette
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