Things learned

I've been accumulating random tidbits of information and I thought I might impart some of this fairly boring, yet occasionally helpful information on you all.

-Sex can become painful when going through menopause (not that I am, just interesting to know)

-Denture Cleaning Solutions work wonderfully on your shower heads to unclog and decalcify them without scratching and making it dull

-using a fine-toothed comb to hold a nail while trying to hammer it in helps clumsy folks such as I who may fear pounding fingers

-Flowers can make anyone happy, and brighten their day considerably, whether from spouses or children, from stores or from the garden.

-Little girls shaking their booties will bring smiles to even the most grumpy of indviduals

-If your indoor cats are too much, let them become outside cats, and in all likelyhood the mouse and bird population surrounding your home will take a mysterious plummet.

-Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work on darn near everything and are fabulous, but they also take off paint so use with caution

-If you are a new mother and have trouble finding time for a shower, take your child in with you. They will eventually enjoy it if they don't right away, and then you have gottne them clean too. Also helps if they've had an expolsive diaper, or thrown up.

-May not work for those of you afraid of them, but if you have a bug problem and can't afford exterminators, leave the spiders and their webs if you can and they'll help cut down on your bug population. Obviously don't leave poisonous ones, but otherwise they help more than they hinder.

-In the heat, instead of blow drying your hair, let it air dry and you'll stay a lot cooler. Doesn't work if your hair is uncooperative or must be tamed, but especially children can stay cool, and wet hair in ponytails stay cool for a while and cools any breeze that reaches your neck. Very handy.

-Don't plant cantalope near squash because they can cross pollinate and squashalope isn't really fabulous.

-It is possible to dehydrate spaghetti sauce and take the powder camping with you. Or just save space with food storage. (Logan thinks it's the coolest thing ever)

-Standing and sitting with your back straight and keeping good posture eliminates a few inches from your waist, and developes muscles that can in fact eat the fat that you're hiding doing so.

-Flipflops can contribute to leg and back aches, and you should do feet strengthening exercises if you plan to wear them often. if possible wear sandals with a heel strap.

-You may think your children are too young to do something, but never underestimate them or their understanding and comprehension.

-To make yourself look more awake, put highlighter or concealer on the shadows of your face (chin crease, between eyes, under eyes) and line lower lashes with bright shadow or liner.

-In a pinch, golf shoes can be used to airate a close-cropped lawn

-If you do your own floors, do not skimp on transition strips. the cheap ones crack and break alot.

-Horses, like many children, do not like peas. (strange I know)

-It is possible to get a will drawn up and completed for cheap (My hubby is selling a fabulous service and if you're interested let me know)

-You should not wear a turkey on your head, it will probably get stuck. And it smells.

-It is possible to make a camping stove with a soda can. And it works fabulously.

-Bread heels or slightly stale slices can be toasted and blended and are great for sprinkling on pasta dishes or salads and the like.

-Most summer drinks can be turned into popcicles with ice trays and popcicle sticks.

-A hot shower or bath that lasts longer than 10 minutes dehydrate your skin, so if you don't want to shorten your relaxation time remember to moisterize afterwards.

-Yard sales are full of things that are cheap and can be bargained down so check them out before you hit the store on saturday. (also babyshower and birthday presents can be found in such places)

-Pumpkins can come back for years, so keep that in mind when planting.

-If you don't want a lot of zuccini, planting in a bucket will control your produce by a significant
amount

-Do not plant mint in anything but a box or bucket or it will take over your garden.

-Snow peas and sugar snap peas cross pollinate, but are actually pretty good together.

-Chocolate dipped grapes are actually pretty good.

-No money for dates? If you have money for a sitter just go stargazing and bring food for a picnic. No money for a sitter? Wait for the kids to be in bed (if possible) and play a game together, or Turn on some soft music and just dance.

-To much of a good thing isn't good and 5 slices of watermelon in a one year old are too much no matter how good it is. And 5 slices of watermelon actually produces quite a bit of vomit.

-Love your family and they'll love you back.

And love is all you need. :)