Life’s sweets and spices

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“Where there is FAITH, there is LOVE; Where there is LOVE; there is PEACE; Where there is PEACE; there is GOD; Where there is GOD; there is BLISS.”

Do your legs keep you up at night?  If your answer is yes, then you might be experiencing RLS or Restless Leg Syndrome.  This is a real medical condition, just like high blood pressure,  diabetes, or depression. People who suffer from RLS have difficulty lying down and sleeping, or sitting down and relaxing, because of the extreme pain in their legs.  Sadly, many people disregard the symptoms and are unaware that this is something serious.

But the good news is, Restless Leg Syndrome is not very difficult to treat.  Simple lifestyle changes can improve the symptoms.  Regular exercise, cutting your caffeine intake, reducing alcohol consumption, eliminating cigarettes, reducing stress and eating a healthy diet will significantly help ease your suffering.  You may also want to consider wearing jobst socks. These are medicated hoses that can give support and help relieve your tired achy legs.  These socks are designed not just for women but also for men who suffer from venous disease or swelling related conditions.  Experts also recommend walking, jogging, stretching, taking a hot or cold bath, or massaging your legs to help you feel better.

Following these simple tips can reduce sleep disturbances, prevent daytime fatigue and significantly improve your daytime activities.

Like many of you, my bank account and credit cards are still reeling from the expenses brought on by the school opening and recent holidays. I had to buy books, school supplies, and clothes for my daughter,  all these made serious cuts in my pocket. And  here comes Christmas.

With our present economic state, money is still tight and for sure, I’m not the only one complaining about this. Amidst the rising cost, I am not a bit worried. I discovered a website that helps people improve credit. For me, this is the best solution because it will not only help me save a lot of money because I don’t have to pay for those crazy interest rates.  That’s what great about these credit repair companies.  They help people reduce their balances for as much as 50% and they can keep you debt free in as little as 12-30 months. If you’re neck-deep in debt, these credit repair services will give you the best debt solution to help you get back on your feet. Click on the links to know more.

Hubby’s friend Thirdy is a trucker based in Los Angeles. Just like him, Thirdy is a gearhead. But unlike my husband, he loves trucks and pickups. He recently sent photos of his Chevy Siverado. And just like my hubby’s car, his pickup is loaded with truck accessories. It looks awesome. Thirdy is set to come home for Christmas and hopefully will spend a few days with us. They’re like brothers and haven’t seen each other for more than a decade. I’m sure he’s as excited as hubby is. I’m looking forward to finally meeting him.

Rigorous exercise and calorie restriction are not the only things proven to help children maintain a healthy weight.  There are some tricks you can use to get them slim down without even knowing they are on a plan.  Nagging them about their weight and making them feel self-conscious won’t help, it will only frsutrate them.  Here are some easy tricks you can use.

Give them milk instead of juice.  Kids burn 50 extra calories every day when their daily diet includes three cups of low-fat milk.  The credit goes to milk’s calcium and amino acids that slow internal production of parathyroid hormone and calcitriol, chemical messengers that speed the formation of body fat.  If your child dislikes taking plain milk, stir in a teaspoon of chocolate or strawberry syrup.  Researchers also found that drinking flavored milk spurs kids to subconsciously cut back on their sweets.

Make sure they get the sleep they need.  Sleeping less than eight hours per night triples the child’s risk of developing weight problems.  Sleep deprivation disrupts blood sugar, triggering powerful cravings.

Every New Year’s Day, the family reunion is held at my MIL’s. It is still a few weeks away but my mother in law is already calling each one of her children asking for suggestions on what’s the best thing to do on that special day. She wants it to be a little different this time.  Not the usual dinner and exchanging of gifts.  She said, it doesn’t have to be extravagant, she still wants it simple but more fun.

Times are tough and money is slim and knowing my mom in law pretty well, she would only disapprove if she knows we will be spending a lot for the party. But I have to come up with some party idea real soon because I know my MIL, she won’t stop calling me until I say something. That’s how much she loves me you know, hehe.

It’s nice that I get access on the web any time, at least I only have to type the word “party” and with just a click of a mouse, everything is right in front of you. You not only get access to numerous party ideas but  you also get access to party decorations, party kits and New Year’s Eve Party Supplies.

I will call her tomorrow and  impress her with the freshest ideas I found from the internet. Shhhh, don’t tell her I cheated.

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