Trapped in your cell phone contract?

many people are "attracted" by the cell phones, not there 300 minute talk time phone plain that drains there pockets. people want the best but end up getting the end of the short stick, and sacrifice quantity for quality.

More than 60 percent of respondents who made changes to their cell-phone service plan in the past year said they were required to extend their contract as part of the deal. That number might understate the problem because some carriers haven't always been up front with customers with include serious or persistent billing errors, maddening voice-mail menus, and the need to spend lots of time and effort yielding little help from customer service.

there are many "no contract" phone plains, with unlimited talk whenever, unlimited text and picture messaging as low as $40 a month, here are a few www.Metropcs.com, www.Mycricket.com, www.nocontractcellphoneplans.com, www.boostmobile.com - these are-no contract unlimited flat rate plains, meaning you pay one price every month, no hidden fees.

if you feel like your trapped in your phone contract consider transferring your contract to someone else by going to www.celltradeusa.com or www.cellswapper.com. For about $15 to $20, you can transfer a contract with the cell carrier’s approval. The person who takes over your phone and service becomes responsible for future payments, and you walk away. But remember, if you want to keep your current phone number, arrange that with your carrier before the transfer to avoid any potential complications.

Turn any cell phone into a smart phone http://simdesk.com/mobile.php?gclid=CPbEx7O10JACFQlnsgodZxSaXQ (http://www.simdesk.com/).

MetroPCS Communications, Inc. is well known for there flat rate billing methods, offering customers unlimited local calls, unlimited long distance calls, unlimited texts, unlimited push email, unlimited wireless web, unlimited MMS, and unlimited directory assistance all without the hassles of signed contracts, deposits, credit checks,or termination charges that accompany traditional wireless services. You pay by the month, and not by the minute rate. With MetroPCS, customers never have to sign a contract. plans starting as low as $30. All that sounds great, but why not have your cookie and eat it too, right? metro pcs is pretty great on prices; but for their ringtones, $2.99 for only 1, but you cant complain with the great plans, but its hard to find compatible service for ringtones for your phone cause metro pcs uses CDMA which Most CDMA service providers will only accept into service those phones that have been manufactured for them, and marked with their names which also causes problems endulging those free ringtones. So for those who are Having problems trying to find free ringtones for your cell phone carrier, here are some sites 100% free that matches with any phone carriers such as metro pcs, cricket, Verizon wireless etc...

The following sites offer free mobile content downloads:

• www.myxertones.com - Download thousands of ringtones, and wallpapers, you can also create your own ringtones and wallpapers from files on your computer and can share or make money buy selling your own original content as ringtones.
  
• www.mobile9.com - Mobile phone news and discussion forum. Free Membership which gets you access to ringtones, wallpapers and other downloads.
  
• www.phonezoo.com - Great for those who likes those crazy, funny ringtones, you can also create your own and share with others.
  
• www.mobile17.com - Use your music, photos, pictures, and animations to create free tones and graphics- without the software.
  
• www.wap.com - free mobile community on your mobile device, survices include ringtones, wallpapers, pictures, videos...

successfully download Free ringtones to you metro pcs cell:

Infrared or Blue tooth
-If your Metro PCS cell phone is equipped with either Blue tooth or Infrared along with you pc or laptop dont click on Download, instead right click the link to "Save Target As..."saving it to your computer hard drive
-Connect your computer to your Metro PCS cell using either your Infrared or Bluetooth by
Transferring your ringtone to your Metro PCS cell.
Metro PCS cell phone's menus, assign the newly transferred ringtone to your phone's ringtones If your Metro PCS cell phone allows it, you can also do that with any.

Memory Card
If your metro pcs has a small memory card reader, you can simply transfer from your PC or laptop to your Metro Pcs cell phone. -Don't click "Download" instead right click "Save Target as" link to save it to your pc or laptop
-Insert the memory card in your Metro PCS cell phone
Transfer your ringtone to your Metro PCS cell memory
Assign your newly transferred Metro PCS ringtone to your cell phone's ringtones

Twas the Season (Toys to Avoid)

Toy Box From Hell

(Toys to Avoid)

Twas the season for buying toys for our children, by name brands that we trust.
This has not been a good year for toys, and for Toymaker Mattel Inc. in particular.
company recalled 1.5 million Sesame Street and Nickelodeon plastic toys made in China for its subsidiary Fisher-Price because the manufacturer used paint that contains too much lead, which has been linked to many children's health problems and even death. after discovering that Elmo and the gang contained high levels of toxic lead paint. Then the Consumer Product Safety Commission struck again 18.2 million Polly Pocket and related dolls worldwide were also recalled because their tiny magnets could cause intestinal blockage or perforation if swallowed. Mattel is not the only corporation, Aqua Dots from the Spin Master corporation were recalled when it turned out that, if swallowed, the balls could render kids comatose.
With over 10 million units of toys recalled in the United States in the past year alone, one could assume that we are becoming careless.


many hazardous toys remain on store shelves, and innocent children are killed each year by the negligence of toy manufacturers.More than 200,000 children are hurt each year in the United States alone while playing with dangerous toys.

The single leading cause of death among young children is from choking, mostly on small balls, balloons, and tiny toy parts. Entanglement in ropes, cords and strings in certain toys also poses a risk of fatality to small children.
Latex balloons marketed to children younger than 8 pose a grave safety risk. Indeed, packages of uninflated balloons are supposed to carry age restriction labels but many do not; while other balloons, sold in loose bins, also fail to carry required warnings. Projectile toys such as air rockets, darts and sling slots for older children that can cause eye injuries.
Chargers and adapters that can pose burn hazards to children. One watchdog group, the United States Public Interest Research Group (PRIG) found in a 2005 report that many toys for sale on the shelves of New York toy stores violated the Federal ban on small parts, and others lacked necessary warning labels. now we can add Lead Poison to the list

20 companies in state court, including Mattel Inc. and Toys "R" Us, claiming they sold toys containing "unlawful quantities of lead." The move follows major recalls of toys, lunch boxes, children's jewelry and other goods during the last year by CPSC

Please Watch out for these toys, and if you think you have any hazardess toys, please check this site out and you can check if yours are on the recall list.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html


Here's Our Toy Box From Hell - First our top 10 Worst Toys of 2007

AQUA BEADS is a craft kit that was intended to let children be created "multidimensional designs." But when water was added to the plastic balls, the outside coating actually became toxic. The result: Curious tykes who licked the balls enjoyed the effects of date-rape drug GHB, long before their college years.

GO DIEGO GO ANIMAL RESCUE BOAT-According to the recall notice, it was discovered that the “surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal standard prohibiting lead paint on children’s toys.” Millions of recalled toys still may be in homes and schools across the country. There is simply no excuse for the sale of toys containing known poisons such as lead. Research has shown that exposure to this neuro-toxin can have serious long-term effects, particularly for children.

JACK SPARROW’S SPINNING DAGGER-toy safety group released its annual "10 Worst Toys" list highlighting both the hidden dangers like lead paint on a bathtub boat and more obvious hazards, such as poking an eye out with spinning plastic pirate's dagger.

STICKY STONES-Has the potential to cause severe internal injuries. If more than one is swallowed, they can attach inside the body, potentially causing intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal. There have been recalls of toys that incorporate such magnets, due to the significant risk of injury


DORA THE EXPLORER LAMP-packaging encourages children to “light-up your room with Dora!” The character comes with warnings that states, in part: “THIS IS AN ELECTRIC LAMP – NOT A TOY! TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE, BURNS, PERSONAL INJURY AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, IT SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED WITH OR PLACED WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT.” Incredibly, children are further instructed to “unplug the product when leaving the house, when retiring for the night, or if left unattended”. Which that would be the last thing on a child's mind. The manufacturer’s proclamation that the Dora cartoon character is not a toy has little meaning to small children, who may be attracted to the figurine and this be exposed to the potential from electric shock and burn injuries. Dora the Explorer Lamp, Fun house -- electric shocks and burns if confused for doll.

LIL “GIDDY UP” HORSE - SASSY PET SAKS- A tag on the horse states that it is sold for newborn babies, wheres the carrier to which the horse is attached advises the toy is not intended for children younger than 18 months old. The toy presents a serious choking hazard in the form of a small, wooden bead as well as long, fiber-like hair that is not adequately rooted and is easily removable. Meaning-Potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries.

Spider-Man 3 New Goblin Sword, Hasbro - manufacturer claims the rigid, plastic spring-action blade swiftly extends at the push of a button to a length of “over 3 feet long!” Like the saying goes, make it quick and painless, in this case, it would be quick but very painful. This sword and the edges has the potential to cause serious facial, eye and other impact injuries.

Hip Hoppa Til You Droppa, Spin Master, Ltd-Point of the toy is consisting of a foot board atop an inflatable “high energy” ball. A hand grip with an adjustable strap attaches to the bouncy ball. Children are encouraged to stand on the base and while holding the handle tight and keeping the strap taut, “immediately start hopping”. instructions caution result in loss of balance and possible injury.” Warning enables children to wear gear protection, but the toy itself has no such cautions, warnings or advisories. Can cause head or other impact injuries. If you decide to buy this for your children, please take in pro caution and have them wear gear protection, such as a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. But mainly to prevent any head injury's make sure, if any less use a helmet.

My Little Baby Born, Entertainment, Inc. -A small pink pacifier is attached to the baby’s pajamas with only a ribbon, if gets detached, could be choking hazard. It failed the toy industry’s inadequate small parts “choke tube” standard check.

Rubber Band Shooter, Simple Toys, LLC -Rubber bands should NEVER be sold as toys small parts could be a choking hazard and flying band could cause eye, or other impact injuries.

B'Loonies Party Pack, Ja-Ru, Inc. - Point of the toy is squeezing out a ball of plastic from one of the enclosed squeeze-tubes, and to stick it on the end of the blowpipe.” This gooey substance contains chemicals such as poly vinyl acetate, ethyl acetate, and plastic fortifiers. Flammable chemicals should not be part of any child’s toy, much less intended to be used in or near a child’s mouth and eyes. plastic toxic and flammable.

Her are just a few more toys to try to avoid, please remember to always keep your children supervised with any toys given at play:

• Baby Serena - Baby I'm Yours (Target)
• Air Kicks Kickaroos Anti-Gravity Boots (Geospace International)
• Lord of the Rings Uruk-Hai Crossbow Set (Toy Biz)
• Fantastic 4 Electronic Thing Hands (Toy Biz)
• Camouflage Water Bomb Fun Kit (Pioneer Worldwide)
• Splatmatic Pistol Splat Paintball Shooter (Palco Marketing)
• Animal Alley - Ponies (Toys R Us)
• City Blocks (IQ Preschool / Small World Toys)
• Fisher Price's Little Mommy Baby Baby Doll (Mattel)
• Star Wars Energy Beam Blaster (Hasbro)

No Bake Pumkin Pie

No Bake Pumpkin Pie

• 1 can of pumpkin (1 ib 13 oz) (use little more than half of the can)
• 1 container of Fat Free Cream Cheese (12 oz)
• 3/4 Cup of Sugar
• 1 TBSP Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Spices as Directed on Pumpkin can (or add a little more for taste)(2tsp ground cinnamon-1 tsp-ground ginger-1/2 tsp ground cloves)
• 1 tub of Free Cool Whip
• 1 can fat free ready whip

Directions

1. 
   In a large bowl, add Pumpkin and Cream Cheese, blend with electric mixer, until smooth and well blended.



2. add sugar and spices, blend altogether until blended



3. pour in 1 tub of free cool whip, blend together until smooth, it will thicken as it sets, add to refrigerator until completely set



4. Top with cool whip topping

Fat Free Chocolate/Vanilla Ice Cream Angel Food Cake

Fat Free Chocolate/Vanilla Ice Cream Angel Food Cake

• Store Bought angel food cake
• 1 quart Bryers Fat Free French Chocolate ice cream-softened
• 3 cups Bryers Fat Free vanilla ice cream-softened
• 4 cups Free cool whip
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 2 Bananas-sliced
• 6 whole strawberries
  

Directions

1. Freeze store-wrapped Angel Food cake until firm for about 2 hours or longer
   remove from freezer and unwrap
2. Insert wooden Tooth picks into cakes side to make cut in half evenly.
   Using a large serrated knife, slice cake horizontally to make 3 layers
3. On a large wooden board, place the bottom layer of cake.
   Using a rubber spatula, spread with 3 cups Bryers French chocolate ice cream or until completely covered.
4. than spread Bryers Vanilla over the chocolate ice cream
5. Place last layer on top. with remaining Bryers French chocolate ice cream- Top with spreading the third cake
6. Wrap in plastic wrap or freezer wrap
   Freeze for several hours until cake is very firm
7. before serving put it aside for about 1 hour. while waiting, in a chilled bowl of an electric mixer, combine free cool whip cream, confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract until well blended together
8. Unwrap frozen cake and transfer to a serving plate
   Spread whipped topping as frosting
9. Garnish with fruit just before cutting into wedges to serve
   Makes about 12 servings
   

low fat Chicken Pot Pie

Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie

• 1 2/3 cup hot water
• 4 cups of chicken
• 1 pkg (10 oz) Frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 jars (12 oz) Fat Free Turkey Gravy (if wanted more moister add another jar of gravy)

1. Preheat oven to 375 f. add water to stuffing, mix with fork, stir just until moistened, set aside
2. Take Chicken and vegetables in a casserole dish. pour gravy over chicken mixture. stir gently, top with prepared stuffing
3. Bake 30 mins oruntil heated through

makes 6 servings

calories from fat 10

Fat Free Warm Chocolate Banana "crepes"

Fat Free Warm Chocolate Banana "crepes"


Recipe from Kraftsfoods, changed a little for fat free

• 1 pkg (4 serving size) jell-o fat free chocolate flavor instant pudding & pie filling
• 1 1/2 cups of fat free milk
• 6 tbsp of promise margin butter
• 6 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 medium bananas, sliced
• 3 large Fat Free soft taco tortillas (La Banderita band is good)
• 6 tbsp thawed free cool whip divided

1. Beat dry pudding mix into milk in bowl with wire whisk 2 min; set aside
2. Place butter and brown sugar in large skiller, cook on medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally. add banana slices,cook and stir 2 min or until heated through. transfer banana mixture to bowl, cover to keep warm,
3. heat tortillas, one at a time in same in microwave, about 30 sec, spoon about 1/2 cup of the pudding mixture evenly down center of each tortilla, top evenly with banana mixture. fold in both ends of tortilla, than roll up. cut each tortilla crosswise in half
4. place each half seam side down, on serving plate, top each with 1 tbsp whipped topping
5. serve immediately (tip- do not heat fat free tortillas in pan even with promise margin, it well stick)

Keep your Animals Healty

Keep you Dogs and Cats Healthy

Tip-If your animal has fleas, use selsinblue dandruff shampoo, be very careful around eyes, try to avoid face, let is soak a few and than rinse well, when dry, apply front line on.

Hey everyone, I thought i should share some Tips to help keep your Dogs and Cats stay healthy. Iv worked at an animal hospital since i was seven, my mother worked their and she would make me tag along and help her, when i got old enough to work, i worked their until i had my son. My mother has worked their for about 17 years now.
most of you all know not to feed your cats and dogs, mainly your dogs chocolate. but do you know why you shouldn't feed your animals chocolate, it causes them major diarrhea and seizures.( please read more about it below)here are a few table scraps your should NEVER feed them

• CHOCOLATE (including cocoa),COFFEE,TEA AND OTHER CAFFEINE-theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems. vomiting, rapid or irregular heart beat, increased urination, muscle tremors, seizures and death which can occur within 24 hours after consumption. Dark chocolate is more potent than milk chocolate.
• PORK-upset stomach which causes diarrhea
• GRAPES & RAISINS-Contain an unknown toxin which causes kidney failure (have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.)
• ONIONS/BABY FOOD (contain onion powder),
• GARLIC -liver damage/Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.even in tiny amounts above their toxic level can cause anemia via destruction of red blood cells. Symptoms of anemia include blood in urine, lethargy, decreased appetite, rapid heart beat, depression, pale mucous membranes
• ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES-Can cause intoxication, coma, and death
• BONES FROM FISH,POULTRY, OR OTHER MEAT SOURCES-cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. is potential choking hazard as well as internal organ damage as cooked bones splinter easily. Signs of choking include gasping, blue gums, face pawing, drooling, breathing difficulties and loss of consciousness.
• CAT FOOD-too high in protein and fats which cause metabolic imbalance which upsets stomach and diarrhea
• CITRUS OIL EXTRATS-cause vomiting
• FAT TRIMMINGS (SUCH AS ON MEATS)-cause pancreatitis
• HUMAN VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING IRON-damages the lining of the digestive system and toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys. Always acquire vet's approval before giving your cat any over-the-counter supplement or medication.
• MACADAMIA NUTS-unknown toxin which affects the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
• MARIJUANA-depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate
• MILK & DAIRY-Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactose, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
• YEAST DOUGH-expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
• MUSHROOMS-contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
• PITS FROM PEACHES & PLUMS-cause obstruction of the digestive tract. also can lodge in throat or digestive tract
• POTATO,TOMATOS, & POTATO/TOMATO STEMS, AND RHUBARB- Contain oxalates which affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock. May cause heart disturbances.
• RAW EGGS-Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin a B vitamin. This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
• RAW FISH-a thiamine a B vitamin deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
• STRING-Can become trapped in the digestive system called a "string foreign body."
• SUGARY FOODS-lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
• TOBACCO-Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death
• LIZARD-causes cats to get liver shunt
• AVOCADO-cause fluid retention and respiratory difficulties.
• NUTMEG - May cause muscle tremors,seizures and death. As a note, nutmeg can also be fatal to humans.
• FRUIT SEEDS-May lodge in throat or digestive tract
• TUNA - Consult vet due to mercury content dangers.
• FROGS SUCH AS TOADS-poisonous to dogs - If your dog gets a hold of a toad or a frog, immediately use a hoes and hoes their mouth out for about a min, than immediately take them to a Animal hospital they will give them black chalk to make them throw up. they will most likely keep the over night.

GRASS-Dogs commonly eat grass, and there are several Reason why...wild wolves and Foxes eat many plant eating animals, they end up eating lots of grasses and plants that were in the intestines of these animals. Dogs then, may eat grass because, its normal part of their diet. If your dogs eat grass on a regular basis, this could suggest dietary imbalance. you may need to talk to a vet and change of diet.

If your dog eats grass only on rare occasions, they might have a upset stomach, to them, its there way of pep-to

People ask is it normal for my Dog to eat Poop, sadily to say, yes its normal. Any giving chance, many dogs will eat the feces of other animals such as horses, human, and house cats .Raiding the litterbox is common for household dogs sharing a house with cats. The behavior may be derived from the meat-eating heritage of our pets,(Carnivores) such as wolves and foxes, these animals frequently eat the internal organs and stomach contents including poop of the animals that they kill. As result, eating the feces of other animals may be a normal extension of their carnivore behavior. There may be proteins and other nutrients in the feces that are eaten.

Beauty Secrets

BODY







Soothe painful hangnails by moistening first with water and then apply moisturizer or cream. Gently clip the hangnail off. A warm salt-water soak will help remove redness
prevent yellowing of the nails-use a top coat with a UV (sun) protector.

• fading tan, mix loose gold or bronze powder with body lotion, smooth over skin
• fake tan gone wrong? rub toothpaste into your skin where there are orange stripes
• warts-puncture a vitamin a capsule, mix with a drop of lemon juice, and apply directly to the wart
• sunburn-dip a small wash cloth in a bowl of whole milk and apply to affected area
• Cindy Crawford uses an equal part mixture of milk and water in a spritzer bottle to keep her skin moisturized and glowing throughout the day
• Rough feet and heels. AHA's are great. Before bedtime, wash feet and lather with a good AHA based cream or lotion, the put on clean socks to let feet soften over night
• make your own mouth wash-heat one teaspoon of cloves with 1/4 cup of water, cool and rinse.
• flaky skin-spread a small amount of honey on face, set for about ten minutes, remove with a cotton ball dipped in grapefruit juice, leave on 5 mins before rinsing with warm water.
• use Epsom salts to scrub down your body in the shower to exfoliate skin and fight cellulite.
• face scrub-use granulated sugar pour a little with some of your face wash on wash clothe
• for soft skin-add a egg and cooking oil, mix well, smooth over face and let it set until dry, rinse with lukewarm water
• toner-use aloe Vera gel
• use powdered milk mixed with water as a cleanser
• whiten teeth with crushed strawberries....just rub on teeth
• cellulite, rub warm coffee grounds on areas of cellulite, make sure its not to watery
• dab Pepito-bismal on cold sores.
• apply vitamin k or arnica to bruises to make them disappear faster
• dab petroleum jelly on paper cuts to ease the sting
• mash raw beets and apply with a cotton swab on lips, gives a natural looking stain to your lips.
• to tighten enlarged pores use a paste made from a packet of yeast moistened with just enough lemon juice to make a paste
• for stretchmarks use egg whites, rub on area, let dry, rinse off with cold or luke warm water. sounds crazy, but its a good source of protiens
• take collagen pills if dealing with stretch marks, work the body inside out!
• for a rash take two aspirin (an anti-inflammatory), then apply a cold milk compress to affected area.
• natural tan look, mix baby oil with bronzing powder and smooth on skin
• lemon for a toner, watch your eyes!
• conditioner as shaving cream, after you shave you don't have to moisturize your legs.
• dead skin on elbows-by rub them with a puff and then moisturize
• anti-bloating-mix 2 teaspoons ginger with two teaspoons dried mustard, add to bath, the ingredients are perfect for menstrual bloating!
• fade existing freckles-apply a mixture of boric acid powder, mixed with lemon. massage into freckled area, then rinse, follow with an application of hydroquinone. (for sensitive skin mix boric powder with water instead of lemon.)
• use selsion blue shampoo scrub face gently and rinse
• scars, stretch marks, use vitamin e or lotions with vitamin e or better, break a vitamin e tablet and rub over your scars, they also sell pure vitamin e oil, but you will have to work with it, its thick.
• lips-look for lip ointments containing lanolin, or lipsticks and glosses with alpha hydroxy acids, the acids will exfoliate dead skin while they help to retain moisture.
• erase age spots or sun spots, hold a lemon half directly on the spot for 10 mins, rinse off with warm water
• dry skin-warm 1/4 cup of olive oil in microwave, make sure it's comfortable to the touch, massage into skin, wipe off with a cotton towel.
• Scars, take vitamin e vitamins, like i said, work the body inside out
• cracked skin-mix 1 tablespoon dried kelp with one tablespoon vegetable shortening, massage into dry areas, wipe off with a coarse washcloth.
• on a diet add grapefruits-or drink the juice.
• dead skin-rub banana,cantaloupe,kiwi,or mango directly on your skin, then wipe with a soft towel or toilet paper.
• rub lips with a new tooth brush before bed, it gets rid of dead skin, then moisturize your lips.
• longer tan- use a lotion with extra moister on before bed in the morning you will glow.
• too much vitamin a can cause flakier, thinner skin, not to mention give a yellow cast over your face
• Eliminate bags under the eyes- dab a little a little preparation H

Sensitive Skin Tips

• Wash with your fingertips, not a loofah or washcloth.
• Use an alcohol-free toner or witch hazel or skip it completely if you find it irritates or burns.
  Avoid using strong products with Retin A, AHAs or Glycolic Acid every day. Save them for an intensive care session, once or twice a week.
• Use PABA-free sunblock.
• Rosacea patients should avoid spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, sun exposure, saunas and steam baths.
  

PIMPLES

• To clean your pores, boil some water, enough to make it boil and steam, get close enough that you can feel the steam in your face, but far enough you will not get burn.
• reduce redness-cotton ball with Visine and hold it on the blemish for 2 minutes or more.
• Reduce swelling or inflammation-dab a Preparation H. Leave it on for a few minutes until absorbed.
• Don't over treat. Over doing it - washing, masking, or medicating - can stimulate more oil. or over dry
• Rest on the 7th Day. Give skin a makeup-free day.
• dab garlic juice on pimple
• blackhead remover mix 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon epsom salt and three drops of iodine, let mixture cool until comfortable to touch, saturate cotton ball with mixture and dab on blackheads, this will loosen the blackheads so they can be squeezed out with a gauze pad
• after washing face dab hydrogen peroxide on scars and acne.
• redness out of a pimple-use eye-redness reliever drops, apply to Q-tip and hold on pimple for about 10 to 15 seconds!
• make a paste with fast-acting yeast and tea tree oil, spread over the pimple and put a bandage over it....gone in the morning!
• after cleaning face, use a cotton ball of alcohol and rub over face and concentrate on affected areas , let face dry.
• use a ice cube hold it on effected spot for a few seconds
• heal pimples and get rid of older discolorations and keeps new pimples forming-tea tree oil (melaleuca) rub on face,after, rinse, or use their moisturizer, because the pure oil can be a little drying
• orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply on affected areas.
• Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne. proven beneficial results
• Garlic has been used successfully to cure acne. Rub with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to cure the toughest of acne problems,external use of garlic helps to clear the spots, pimples and boils on skin.
• eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month, or take garlic pills daily diet routine This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic cleansing of blood & keeps and fights acne away.
• teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. Apply mixture on the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring. Use mint juice in a similar manner as coriander juice.
• Grate cucumber and apply over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes Cucumber is known for Great use your complexion. Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads.
• After your nighttime face wash routine, apply tooth paste not gel on affected area, leave on during the night, and wash face in the morning
• apply grated potatoes to treat blackheads, acne, and wrinkles
• Mix 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon powder make into paste, leave on overnight, wash face in the morning
• mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon powder apply to affected areas
• use 3 teaspoon of dried basil leaves to a cup of boiling water, let it cool and apply to affected areas
• mix fresh lime juice and heated milk as face wash
• apply lavender oil to affect area
• for those acne scars brake vitamin e capsule, and rub on the affected areas
• dab egg white on effected areas let it dry and rinse
• Drink wheat grass to prevent and cure acne

MAKE UP

• Broken compact? if you dropped your pressed powder compact, and broken apart, break up the remaining chunks and add a small amount of rubbing alcohol, mix until it forms a paste, press back in compact, leave for a few hours and the alcohol will evaporate leaving solid powder!
• use baby wipes as make-up remover
• mix foundation with a little bit of moisturizer to get a more natural look
• kissable lips...put petroleum jelly on lips, gently rub with a soft toothbrush, then apply lip balm.
• avoid blotchy foundation by using your fingers not a sponge-not only does it give you blotchy skin but it removes makeup as it is applied!
• testing powders or foundation -test it on your pulse lines on your wrist. your face and hand are usually two different shades.
• shape your eyebrows-in a straight line from the tip of your nose to the pupil of your eye out and were the line takes you is were your arch should be.








• find out exactly where to place your blush- turn your head upside down for a few seconds, when your head comes up, you'll see where to put your blush!
• long-lasting wet look on eyelids-use a lip gloss all over lid before applying powder
• create illusion of higher cheekbones, use facial powder four shades darker then your natural skin tone, apply it under the bone.
• Blush-use bronzing powder create a natural healthy look.
• all-over natural looking glow, dip a powder brush in blush, then in face powder, brush over entire face, concentrating on forehead, cheeks, nose and chin.
  








• freshly washed face-never apply powder blush,it will look blotchy.
• cream blush should be applied before powder.
• blush should never extend farther than the pupil or lower than the tip of the nose, it will appear fake and aging!
• Glowing eyes-put Vaseline on your eye lids.
• Great smile-rub a little Vaseline on your teeth

Hair and Nails

• hair squeaky clean-mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with two tablespoons shampoo, get's avoid alcohol in hair products, it dries out hair
• strengthen your hair-mix egg into your shampoo and leave it on for 5 to 10 mins, rinse with lukewarm water, NoT HoT
• using baby formulated shampoos are gentle on hair and won't strip hair colour.
• Brunettes-Red out of hair-take two green tea bags and simmer them in a cup of boiling water.let it stand till cool.after shampooing your hair, pour the green tea into you hair and wait 1-2 min.rinse.
• blonde's-use lemon juice in hair as a routine, soak hair in lemon juice let it dry in the sun or blow dry with a hair dryer
• long wavy beach hair-after washing your hair mix water and salt in a spray bottle and spray on hair and let dry naturally.
• frizzieness in hair-use a dab of lotion or little baby oil too much will make it greecy
• blow drying your hair and keep it straighter with a more cleaner look with no frizz, blow dry in sections. first use hot air then before your brush blow dry with cold air for a frizz free hair.
• showers-use cold water to rinse your hair it adds a little shine
• lighten hair color on the beach- just rub a dab of tanning oil,using your figures tips start with the top of your head and down.
• deep condition for hair, massage your hair with mayonnaise lay out in the sun for a at least 3o mins, then shampoo.
• hair frizz, massage hair with cornbread mix, then shampoo.
• Super straight hair. Use a hot 1600 watt dryer.prevent frizzing, always aim the nozzle downward, and hold hair straight, as you're blowing it dry.




• Oily Hair. Talcum powder massaged with your fingertips through the hair can absorb oil. Brush repeatedly to remove every trace of the powder.
• Conditioner weighs your hair down, Condition on the ends, never the scalp.
• don't use a cuticle remover and never cut cuticles, soak your hands in a strong chamomile tea for 20 mins, then push back cuticles and dry hands well.
• For dandruff preventation, mix 1 part vinger, 1 part water, use by parting hair and applying to scalp with cotton ball or cloth
• .Dandruff Treatment, Dissolve 10 to 15 aspirins in 1/2 cup of warm water. Gently massage the mixture into the scalp. Leave on 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat in a few days, if needed
• Mix 1 part antiseptic mouth wash with 2 parts of distilled water. Apply with a cotton ball, parting hair inch by inch across your scalp, front to back, along the parts. Leave on for 30 minutes, shampoo normally.

Fat Free Pie Crust

1. Use a large soft fat free tortilla shell for a pie crust.


2. press down in pan.


3. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon. pour in your favorite pie filling.

Fat Free layer after layer lemon pie with strawberry jam

Recipe from Kraftsfoods.com but changed to make it fat free

• 1/3 cup strawberry jam


• 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened


• 1 Tbsp. sugar


• 1 tub (8 oz.) free cool whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided


• 1-1/2 cups fat free cold milk


• 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) fat free JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling

CRUST Low Fat
Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 tub of Promise Margin

Fat Free Crust -use a large fat free tortilla shell for a pie crust, press down in pan, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon)

1. SPREAD jam onto bottom of crust or pan greased with promise margin.


2. Mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended.


3. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping. Spread over jam.


4. POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until blended.


5. Gently stir in remaining whipped topping. Spread over cream cheese layer.REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until set.

Fat Free Lemon Pie

• 4 oz-1/2 of 8 oz. pkg- fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups cold fat free milk
• 2 pkg fat free lemon flavor instant pudding & pie filling
• 1 tub free whip topping, thawed

CRUST Low Fat

• Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1 tub of Promise Margin

Fat Free crust-use use a large fat free tortilla shell for a pie crust, press down in pan, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon)

1. Beat fat free cream cheese in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth.
2. slowly beat in milk until well blended.
3. Add both pudding mixes. Beat until smooth.
4. Immediately stir in 1/2 free whip topping.
5. Spoon into crust.
6. Frost with remaining whipped topping.
7. Refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours or until set.

Fat Free Eggnog

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  Recipe From Ohio State University Medical Center
  
  
  
  
  
  
  4 cups skim milk
  1 (12 oz.) can evaporated skim milk
  1 (8 oz.) carton frozen egg product,(such as better than eggs) thawed
  ½ cup sugar
  1/3 cup light rum (optional)
  1 teaspoon vanilla
  1 can of Fat Free Ready Whip
  
  

1. Cook and stir skim milk, evaporated skim milk, egg product and sugar over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Do not boil. Stir over a bowl of ice water.
2. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
3. Stir in rum (if desired) and vanilla. Stir in additional skim milk until desired thickness is reached.
4. Spray on Ready whip. Sprinkle each serving with ground nutmeg. Serve with cinnamon stick stirrers.
   

Makes 12 cups.

Nutrition Information (serving size—1 cup):

Calories: 10

Protein: 1 gram

Carbohydrates: 1 gram

Fat: 0 grams

Cholesterol: 0.25 mg

Sodium: 9.5 mg

Percent of U.S. RDA:

Potassium: 14%

Vitamin A: 14%

Riboflavin: 23%

Calcium: 25%

Fat Free EggNog

• 1/2 gallon fat free milk
• 3 better than eggs, or egg beaters
• Sugar, 3/4 cup
• 1/3 cup of Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
• 1 packet of gelatin
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon rum flavoring or lite rum
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

Directions

1. mix Instant Nonfat Dry Milk, sugar, spices,
   and gelatin by stirring together in a bowl, until well blended
2. Beat eggs with 4 cups of milk in a medium size cooking pot
3. Mix the dry ingredients in with milk and eggs mixer
   with a wire whisk.
4. Add remaining milk.
5. Heat mixture on high for at least 30 seconds. keep Stirring with a
   wire whisk during heating.
6. immediately place in refrigerator.
7. Stir before serving.
   

Fat Free Double Layer Chocolate Pie (From:Krafts Foods)

I got this From KraftsFoods.com

• 2 Cups cold Fat Free Milk Divided


• 1 Box of Oregnal Chocolate Sugar Free Fat Free filling mix


• 1 Box of White Chocolate Sugar Free Fat Free filling mix


• 1 container of Fat Free Cool Whip-divided thawed

Crust Fat Free-To make it fat free crust use use a large fat free tortilla shell for a pie crust, press down in pan, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon) pour pie filling ontop

1. POUR 1 cup of the cold milk into medium bowl.
2. Add chocolate flavor pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 1 minute. (Mixture will be thick.)
3. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping. Spoon evenly into crust.
4. Pour remaining 1 cup cold milk into another medium bowl. Add white chocolate flavor pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 1 minute. (Mixture will be thick.)
5. Gently stir in remaining whipped topping. Spread over pudding layer in crust.
6. REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until set. Garnish with additional whipped topping. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Easy Strawberry Cakes

• 1 Box of Angel Food Cake Mix or you can buy already made
• 1 box of strawberrys
• 1 container of Fat Free Whip Cream

1. Make cake as directed, when Finshed let it cool down. you can cut into squares.
2. When ready add desired amount of strawberrys and whip cream

Fat Free Cream Cubes

• 100% Juice of your Choice of flavor
• Container of Fat Free Whip Cream
• Ice tray
• Popsticks or you can use tooth picks

1. Drop in a half spoon of cool whip
2. pour juice over the cool whip
3. place the popstick or tooth pick in the whip cream straight up
4. refrigerate until frozen

Easy Fat Free Fudge

1. 1 Box or Krustys Fat Free Brownie Mix
2. 1 Container of Fat Free Cool Whip
3. 1/3 Hot Water
4. 1 TBS of Promise Butter

Mix Brownie Mix, Hot Water and Margin until blended together, stir in the container of cool whip, blend in, refrigerate about a half hour

Tip- Fat Free Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge

A secret of indulging in sweets is to know what taste good and wont add a pound to your hips.

This is a tip- Buy Sugar Free Fat Free cook & serve chocolate jell-o mix.

cook as directed and poor while still hot on ice cream :)