Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink

Cleaning Camera and Binocular Lenses

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:39:00 +0000

First of all, do not clean your lens with a facial tissue, it can scratch the lens. If you have an inexpensive camera or you have those high-end Nikon binoculars , you need to take care of it. ...

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Winterizing Your Home

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:16:00 +0000

While searching online for the best acne product, I came across these tips on winterizing your home. Doing these will help save you money by keeping your heating bills low. Windows: If you plan to...

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Generic Versus Brand Names

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:50:00 +0000

Do you always buy brand name products? Personally, I find that I buy half and half. There are some items where in I buy brand names. I find that for products like facial tissues, toilet paper,...

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Hotel or House Rental

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:01:00 +0000

Which is cheaper, staying in a hotel or renting a house? I was looking for an Outer Banks rental for this coming Spring break. We haven't been to the Carolinas and dh wanted to take the kids there....

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Perimenopause

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:02:00 +0000

I first heard about Peri menopause from the queen of talk show herself, Oprah. So when I started having symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweating, I kind of knew what was happening. ...

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IPhone Coming to Verizon...Finally

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:55:00 +0000

Yes! I've been waiting for this news for ages! I've heard rumours about in online but it was only this week that Verizon and Apple finally announced that the IPhone will be available to subscribers...

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Recycle Your Printer Cartridge

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:41:00 +0000

Don't toss out your empty printer cartridge, there are many ways to recycle it. You can reuse it, just bring the printer cartridge to any Office Max or Staples store and have it refilled while you...

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Saved A Lot in Online Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:41:00 +0000

I did a lot of shopping online for Christmas this year. I found that shopping this way saves me money. When I shop online, I only buy the stuff that I need; when I shop at stores, I end up buying...

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Santa, I want This Please

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:13:00 +0000

I've seen TV chefs use it. I've heard well-known celebrities endorse it. It was in Oprah's Christmas Wish List (I think). So what is it? It's a set of ginsu knives. Yes, it's not a cashmere sweater...

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Get That Much Needed Shuteye

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:25:00 +0000

If you've had several semi sleepless nights ( that's when you only sleep four hours or less and probably worrying if that pair of men's running shorts you'll give to your husband will fit or not),...

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Re-decorating the Living Room

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:09:00 +0000

We replaced our couches with some modern furniture style couches. We also bought a big square ottoman instead of a regular coffee table. So basically, we don't have a center table in the living...

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Teenage Drivers

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:26:00 +0000

I always see it, teens driving recklessly. They are not only putting themselves in danger but everyone around them. I know that their brains are not wired completely thus their lack of adult common...

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Skin Elasticity

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:22:00 +0000

It is true after all. Your skin loses it's elasticity as you get older. I can see it in my own skin. Oh well, what can we do, we age. Just like fine wine, we try to age gracefully. I don't...

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Google Everything

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:56:00 +0000

I heart Google. I admit, I use it for everything. Maps, shopping, research, etc. You can 'google' almost anything you can think of, even about male enhancement and you will get an answer. Well, it...

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Muscles Vs. Fat

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:15:00 +0000

So you started a new exercise regimen, one that requires using weights. You weigh yourself and then voila, you gained weight instead of losing it. What is happening? Well, do not panic. When you...

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Save Money on Photo Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:22:00 +0000

There are a lot of online sites that offer different printing needs like wedding invites, communion invitations, Christmas or any other holiday cards and much more. I've been using a couple of big...

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US Postal Service Shipping Cutoff Dates

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:50:00 +0000

Have you mailed those Christmas or holiday cards yet? I haven't even started! I still have to make our Christmas photo cards. ugh! Why is it that everything seems to be running on high speed after...

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Cyber Monday Deals Everywhere

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:14:00 +0000

This is my favorite shopping day, Cyber Monday! I've already started my Christmas shopping yesterday but then disaster happened. UGH! Our Comcast internet connection went kaput. What a way to...

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Clean Your Computer Vents

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:56:00 +0000

It is important to always clean the vents on your laptop or desktop computers. BUT you need to turn it off and unplug it before doing any cleaning just to be safe. Desktop computer vents accumulate...

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Nice Header Photo

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:01:00 +0000

I've come across this page titled glucomannan while blog hopping. I like the header photo that was used in this blog. I am into photography was impressed with the photo. I wonder where that photo...

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Where to Donate Old Books

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:57:00 +0000

I know, you must be thinking about donating books to your local library. Not so fast though, not all libraries want your old books. I'm sure they're already getting tons of books. Why not give it...

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Menopause and Weight Gain

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:54:00 +0000

I've heard it from my aunts and co-workers. They complained that it is harder to lose weight once you reach menopause. One commented that she is currently looking for fda approved diet pills to help...

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Sneezing? Check Your Furnace Filter

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:17:00 +0000

If you want to minimize allergens preventively, then you should check and clean your furnace filter often. If you have a home with forced-air system, installing a particle-catching furnace filter...

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Cleaning Heat Vents and Radiators

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:37:00 +0000

Why do we need to clean it? A build-up of dust can harbor allergens; yes, even if you live or work in steel buildings. When you're dealing with vents and radiators, the dust is propelled into the...

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Neti Pot

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:23:00 +0000

I first heard about this contraption from Dr. Oz on the Oprah Show. This is used when you have clogged or runny nose or allergies. You pour a warm saline solution into one nostril and allow it to...

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