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Unlocking the Mysteries of Alkaline Water: Is It a Health Hero?

2024-06-20T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hey there, hydration enthusiasts! Have you heard the buzz about alkaline water lately? It's making waves in the health world, promising a host of benefits that go beyond your average tap sip. Let's dive into what all the hype is about!

1. Supercharged Hydration: Picture water that's not just hydrating but super hydrating. Alkaline water boasts smaller molecular clusters, making it easier for your body to absorb and keep you feeling refreshed longer.

2. Antioxidant Avenger: Ever wish your water could fight off bad guys? Well, alkaline water is rumored to pack antioxidant properties that help combat those pesky free radicals, potentially reducing oxidative stress in your body.

3. Happy Tummy, Happy You: Digestion feeling a bit off? Some folks swear by alkaline water's ability to neutralize stomach acid, promoting better digestion and soothing discomfort.

4. Bone Boost: Strong bones are the foundation of a healthy body, right? Some studies suggest that alkaline water might help maintain bone density by balancing out acid levels in your bloodstream.

5. Fitness Fuel: Calling all gym buffs! Alkaline water might be your new workout buddy. It could potentially improve oxygen delivery to your hard-working muscles, amp up your endurance, and even enhance overall athletic performance.

6. Detox Dynamo: Feeling like your body needs a reset? Alkaline water enthusiasts believe it can help detoxify by reducing acidity levels, giving your system a fresh start.

Now, before you race to stock up on alkaline water, remember that while these benefits sound promising, more research is needed to fully validate them. It's always a good idea to chat with your healthcare provider about any significant changes to your hydration routine.

Whether you're curious about the hype or a seasoned sipper, exploring the world of alkaline water can add a splash of excitement to your wellness journey. Stay hydrated, stay healthy, and cheers to discovering what works best for you!

Get Paid to Play Games... Gold and Goblins

2024-06-20T15:12:00.000-07:00

Hey there fellow budgeters. This week's gig to earn extra cash is Swagbucks again. As you know Swagbucks is good for earning extra cash, you will not get rich playing but you can earn spare change.

This weeks spotlight is on GOLD & GOBLINS it is paying $76.10

Gold and Goblins: Idle Miner brings the best of both Tycoon Merge and Make Gold games into one amazing new experience! Don't miss the chance to become an idle game tycoon of the goldmine. Install the app and reach each Mine listed below within 25 days to earn Up to 7,610 SB!* Earn boosts and gems to level up quicker by making purchases and watching ads from the TV icon!

This is the details from Swagbucks about playing this game.

SB will appear as Pending for 7 days after level completion.
Must download the app and reach each Mine to earn SB.
Must be a new user to Gold & Goblins: Idle Merger.
Award will pend for 7 days

They have a few games this week. Games change frequently and s does the amount you can earn from them, so if you see one sign up because it may or may not be there the next day, or it may not be there for the same amount. It could be higher or lower.

Swagbucks Review

2023-01-16T01:51:00.001-08:00

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to save money? If your answer is yes, then Look no further than Swagbucks!

This is not a get-rich-quick scheme it is an honest-to-goodness pay-to-click website that pays.

Swagbucks allows you to earn points by completing simple online activities such as taking surveys, watching videos, and shopping online. These points can then be redeemed for cash or gift cards to a variety of retailers and brands.

With Swagbucks, you can earn points in your spare time and watch your savings grow. Plus, with options like cashback and various retailers to redeem your points, the possibilities are endless.

But that's not all, Swagbucks also offers other ways to earn points like searching the web, playing games, and referring friends. It's a great way to save money on everyday expenses or even save up for bigger purchases.

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I post here regularly with tips and tricks to get the most out of the site. It does not cost to join. I have been a member for over 10 years and it has come in handy lots of times especially during the pandemic when most of my shopping was done online. Points really add up and the gift cards you earn help to pay for necessities and little extras.

And with that much time invested, I know a little about how the site works. I would really appreciate it if you would click my link and join today. It does not cost you anything to join. Click the link sign-up and take a look around to get familiar with the site if you are looking for ways to save money and earn a few bucks, you will be glad you did.

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Lower My RX

2022-07-26T00:26:00.004-07:00

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2016-07-14T17:35:00.001-07:00

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The Power of Salt

2016-07-08T18:03:00.001-07:00

Salt has a multitude of uses and I bet you didn't know some of the most important.

The most important of salt's many uses were industrial such as manufacturing steel, aluminum, rubber tires, soap and ceramics.

Below are a list of some of salt's many house-hold uses.

Clean burned on food from stove tops by sprinkling with a mixture of cinnamon and salt then wipe it off. This mixture improves the burnt smell while cleaning away the burnt on food.
Get rid of excess grease in roasting pans by sprinkling with salt first let sit for a few minutes then wipe with damp sponge, and wash as usual.
1/2 C salt and 1/2 C baking soda can help dislodge clogs from drains.
Salt helps to remove tarnish on silverware. Just rub pieces with salt and a soft cloth then hand wash with warm water and dish soap.
Sprinkle salt in thermoses or other closed plastic containers to help absorb odors.
To prevent dripping on new candles soak in salt slution of 1/2 C sa;t and 1/2 C water let candles dry and then burn as usual.
You can remove rust with a mixture of lemon juice and salt. Make it into past apply and rub dry with soft cloth.
Remove stains from laundry by apply a salt and water paste.
Prevent mildew from growing on shower curtains by soaking in solution of 1/2 C of salt.
Burn your tongue...rinse your mouth every few hours with 8 oz. water and 1/2 tsp. salt . Same will work for abscess only increase salt to 1 oz and use 4 oz. of water.
Soak poison oak and poison ivy rash in warm salt water to speed recovery.
Salt was used as a preservative.

Salt is even used in a few craft projects such as homemade modeling dough and crystal gardens.

Salt is even mentioned in the bible several times;

Leviticus 2:13
'Every grain offering of yours, moreover, you shall season with salt, so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.

2 Chronicles 13:5
Ought ye not to know that Jehovah, the God of Israel, gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?

As one of the most essential articles of diet, salt symbolized hospitality; as an antiseptic, durability, fidelity and purity. Hence the expression "covenant of salt," (Leviticus 2:13; Numbers 18:19; 2 Chronicles 13:5) as betokening an indissoluble alliance between friends; and again the expression "salted with the salt of the palace." Courtesy of Smith Bible Dictionary

Easy Homemade Frappe

2016-07-08T16:12:00.000-07:00

One of the easiest and quickest frappe recipes ever. You will need:

1 cup freshly brewed coffee, cooled ( I like a strong brew)
1/4 cup International Delight Fat-Free French Vanilla (add too your liking)
Ice cubes Fat-free whipped topping

Combine ice, coffee and International Delight in a blender ( I use my Ninja) and process until well blended and slushy. Top with whipped cream.

Home Remedies For Acne

2016-07-08T15:53:00.000-07:00

There are thousands of acne treatments available, online, offline, with a prescription, without prescription. They can all be pricey, some can cause more harm than good and some may not have any effect at all. This is why more and more people are opting for a home acne treatment that is convenient, cost-effective and more importantly, will work.

As well as the obvious, eating well, taking vitamin supplements, drinking plenty of water and getting regular exercise to detoxify the body, using a successful acne remedy will complement and boost your acne treatment.

Here are some simple homemade treatments you can use to minimize the appearance and clear up stubborn pimples:

Toothpaste can reduce swelling of existing pimples. Applying a tiny bit on the effected area overnight and then rinsing the next day, you will see an immediate effect in the size of the pimple and its size will be significantly reduced. Strawberry leaves can also help to reduce swelling.

Condiments such as salt and vinegar are a great home remedy for acne. Simply mix the two together and apply over the pimples. Leave it there for some 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

Cucumber is excellent for refreshing and hydrating skin, used as a facial mask and used for 30 minutes a day will help to prevent acne from breaking out. Alternatively, fresh mint juice applied directly to the skin.

Orange peel can also be used on the skin. It needs to be mashed or blended, mix with some water to form a paste before applying on your most effected areas.

Mix a little lemon juice with rose water. One Lemon with same proportion of rose water will do. Apply it on your face and rinse it only after 30 minutes. Doing this on a regular basis will not only get rid of acne and pimples, but it also has the effect of mild bleaching of the skin blemishes.

Mix turmeric powder with some mint juice before applying on the acne. Wash it off with clean, lukewarm water after about 30 minutes.

If you are feeling especially brave and are a fan of garlic then you can apply some fresh garlic straight on the pimples. They will disappear after repeated applications.

While not thought as an acne cure, milk will act as a very useful and effective home remedy for acne. Blend the milk with nutmeg and you have a very potent paste to zap those pimples away.

Another secret is Thuja oil will help remove skin tags. It may require a little patience but it is well worth the effort.

Tea Tree is another good essential oil for skin care.

If you are not familiar with essential oil usage don't worry I will have more articles coming soon on the many benefits of essential oils.

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2016-07-07T20:32:00.002-07:00

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2016-07-07T20:25:00.002-07:00

Save on a Nikon COOLPIX S33 13.2MP Water, Shock, Freezeproof Digital Camera + 32GB Kit for $123.99 with free shipping at Rakuten.com. Valid through 07/12/2016

Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner

2014-07-19T13:47:00.001-07:00

You can eliminate the need for several household cleaners with this inexpensive alternative and it is better for the environment.

You will need a large size spray bottle
1 teaspoon of borax
1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups hot water

It even cleans stove tops and ovens. For caked on messes on the stove top just let it set for about 15 minutes and for really bad ovens spray on and let sit over night if necessary.

Have a Happy Savings Day :)

Pulled Pork the Healthy Way

2014-07-09T01:20:00.002-07:00

Prevention Healthy Recipe Finder

Pulled Pork

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs 0 mins
Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
Serves: 12
Average Rating: 3.5/5

A SLOW COOKER IS THE PERFECT INDOOR APPLIANCE FOR TRADITIONAL LOW AND SLOW BARBECUE COOKING. CUTTING THE PORK SHOULDER INTO LARGE PIECES ENSURES EVEN COOKING. SPOON PORK ONTO SANDWICH ROLLS AND TOP WITH COLESLAW.

Ingredients

1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
4 lb bone-in pork shoulder, cut into 3 pieces and trimmed of all visible fat
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C ketchup
1/3 C cider vinegar
1/4 C tomato paste
1/4 C water
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot-pepper sauce

Directions

Mix salt, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Rub all over pork. Combine pork and remaining ingredients in large slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

Remove pork from slow cooker and discard bone. Cool 10 minutes. Using forks, shred pork. Combine with sauce from cooker.

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2014-07-09T00:53:00.003-07:00

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

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Good Credit is Sexy

2014-02-27T23:00:00.002-08:00

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Dollar Tree Coupon Policy

2014-02-26T02:02:00.001-08:00

Yes, Dollar Tree does accept coupons. This is a clip of Dollar Tree Coupon Acceptance policy from their website.

COUPON ACCEPTANCE POLICY

Manufacturer Coupons

We accept Manufacturer Coupons only. We do not accept retail-specific coupons, such as those of Target, Wal-Mart, etc.
We do not accept photocopies of coupons. Coupons must be intact and not altered or modified in any way.
Coupons can only be used in stores, must be presented at time of purchase, and cannot be redeemed for cash at a later time.
Item purchased must match the coupon description (brand, size, quantity, color, etc.) and be presented prior to the expiration date printed on the coupon.
We accept only one (1) Manufacturer Coupon per single item purchased.
We accept coupons for over a dollar on a single item, but the coupon value will be reduced to the purchase price of the item.
We cannot give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase price of the item.
We accept coupons for over a dollar on multiple items if the coupon amount does not exceed the combined retail price of the items indicated.
We accept up to four (4) like coupons per household per day.
Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get one free (for example, Buy One Get One Free offers).
Any applicable sales tax must be paid by consumer.
We reserve the right to accept, refuse, or limit the use of any coupon.
This policy is subject to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations where applicable.
These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Dollar Tree (Manufacturer and Internet Coupons).

Internet Coupons

We accept up to two (2) Internet Coupons per household per day.
Internet Coupons must be a “Manufacturer Coupon”, have a valid expiration date, and must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer.
We do not accept Internet Coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements.
Duplicated (photocopies) Internet Coupons will not be accepted. Each Internet Coupon must have a different serial number.

Last Revision: March 1, 2013

To read more about their coupon acceptance policy click here.

Big Lots Coupon Policy

2014-02-26T01:46:00.001-08:00

Big Lots does not currently accept coupons, but they do have the Buzz Rewards program. Buzz Club FAQ page.

The Buzz Club Rewards program gives you access to discounts, VIP shopping events and notice of new closeouts & buyouts. I receive mines in my email ever so often. Advance notice of new closeouts & buyouts.The 2-Day advantage: Be the first to know when your ad is online, and Receipt Look-up: Never worry about finding a lost receipt. (not available in NJ, MA, or CA.) Check with your local stores for further details.

ROC Deals

2014-02-26T01:12:00.003-08:00

Both Walgreens and CVS have deals this week 2/23/14-3/01/14 on ROC products ( B1G1F). There is also a ROC promotion going on for a $2 off any ROC product.

Walmart Deals

2014-02-23T23:26:00.001-08:00

Get in on these deals at Walmart. Click here and save up to 40% on home products.

Dawn Coupons

2014-02-23T23:16:00.003-08:00

Get 25 cent off one any size Dawn dish liquid or 50 cent Dawn Hand Renewal. Click here

Pioneer Camping Cookbook

2013-12-05T23:24:00.000-08:00

Pink iphone Case

2013-12-05T23:19:00.002-08:00

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Lysol Coupons

2013-11-07T01:59:00.000-08:00

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Cold and Flu season is fast approaching ...time to get armed and prepared. Keep germs and bacteria at bay with Lysol cleaners.

*Remove odor and bacteria simultaneously. Neutra Air Fabric Refresher kills 99.9% of bacteria on soft surfaces and fabrics. Eliminates tough pet, smoke and body odors while leaving a fresh scent. EPA Registered.

Need Lysol coupons get the latest straight from the website http://registration.rb.com/lysol.com/coupons/. The Dollar General store also has a coupon out for Lysol products. You can find it here http://www2.dollargeneral.com/Ads-and-Promos/Coupons/pages/Index.aspx.

You can get Lysol Fabric Spray from Walmart for about $7, bathroom wipes $4, NeutraAir $4.50 and Lysol Spray Disinfectant a little under $5 a can. At DG disinfectant is $4.25 and the wipes are $4.75 but you can't find the NeutraAir or fabric spray at all DG stores.

*From the Lysol website.

Promotions | Dollar General and Dollar General Coupon Policy

2013-09-18T01:00:00.001-07:00

When shopping with coupons it is always wise to know the store's coupon policy. Some heavy duty coupon shoppers carry a printed copy with them. Here is a link to Dollar General's coupon policy last Updated 4/10/12

Dollar General Coupon Policy

Dollar General is pleased to accept Manufacturer’s Coupons and Dollar General Store Coupons at any of our more than 10,000 stores. These coupons come from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, print-at-home (internet), direct mail, product packaging, and in-store coupon boxes.

Our coupon requirements are as follows:
Dollar General accepts Manufacturer’s and Dollar General issued coupons (Including internet coupons) that meet these requirements:

Coupons must be original (no photocopies)

Coupons must have a scan-able barcode or valid promotion code

Coupons must have a printed expiration date

Coupons can be redeemed only for items sold at Dollar General, and can be redeemed only for the exact same item (package weight, size, etc.)

Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get one free

Maximum of two coupons per item. One coupon must be a Manufacturer’s Coupon and the second coupon must be a Dollar General Coupon as long as neither coupon states that it is not valid with other coupons

Dollar General will NOT accept coupons that:

Are from other retailers

Are expired

Are internet coupons without a scan-able barcode and/or promotion code

Contain the combination of an invalid barcode that won’t scan and promotion code that the register will not accept

Are for “free” items, unless a purchase is required (i.e. Buy one get one free is acceptable)

Do not have a “remit to:” address on the coupon

In addition:“Cash Back” will not be issued if the value of the coupon is greater than the purchase price of the item.

Promotions | Dollar General

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2013-09-17T03:30:00.000-07:00

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