My website doesn’t get enough traffic. That is a complaint which has been echoing around the internet since websites began. Webmasters discuss the topic in forums and on blogs and everyone has an opinion. You could spend the rest of your life reading all the information that is out there about how to get more people to visit your site.
I have always had a sweet tooth and sometimes I really do crave sugary things. I saw this post from Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oprah’s site and I thought it was worth summarizing here. So here is what Dr. Oz is saying in a nut shell.
Dr. Oz says that knowing what’s causing your sugar cravings can help you overcome them. He says there are basically three types:
Here are some good tips from an article that appeared in our local paper for keeping your clothes budget low:
Short is cheaper than long - Cocktail dresses, typically knee-length or higher, are usually cheaper than gowns. Check out stores such as Forever 21, T.J. Max and Ross Dress for Less which offer trendy dresses (under $75.00). Consider having a seamstress make your prom dress if your really want a long one. Sometimes it is cheaper to go this way.
If you bake or cook often you probably don’t need to concern yourself with the shelf life of ingredients. Once and awhile though you find items that have been sitting in your pantry for a long time. Here are some tips from a group of experts including the U.S. Department of Agriculture on storing ingredients and determining shelf life.
Butter - Stored in its original container in a freezer-safe sealable plastic bag, butter will keep for as long as four months. For optimum flavor use within two weeks. Store butter in coldest part of the fridge. Keeping the sticks in the original container or sealed bag keeps butter from absorbing food odors.
According to the FDA, more than 500 people in the United States have contracted salmonella from products with peanut butter. “The key here, said Dr. Anish Masharani with Texas Children’s Pediatrics Associates, is ‘products’. Packaged food with peanut butter added to it should be avoided for now. The only other thing that’s been found to have issues is the big, institutional size jars of peanut butter. So maybe don’t order it in a restaurant or cafeteria for now.”
The American Animal Hospital Association and other groups recommend brushing your pet’s teeth every day if possible.
1. Introduce a brushing program to pets gradually. Avoid over-restraining your pet and keep brushing sessions short and positive. A cat or small dog can be held in your lap. Praise and reassure your pet throughout the process.
2. At first, dip a finger into beef bouillon for dogs or tuna water for cats. Rub the soaked finger gently over the pet’s mouth and teeth. Make the initial sessions short and positive.
3. Gradually, introduce gauze over the finger and gently scrub the teeth in a circular motion.
