Odd Thought…
Ever hope there's something wrong with your bedroom ceiling fan, JUST so you know for sure what that tiny squeak was you just heard in your room?
-
-
Rose Scented Witch Hazel Inspires a Joke
I just got my new bottle of Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel last week. I laughed when I opened the box because I remembered a conversation my son and I were having a few months back.
I’m not sure how the conversation had gotten started, but I mentioned that Witch Hazel is great for a lot of things, including hemorrhoids (and just so you don’t have to ask…
-
More Sleep Brings More Under Eye Circles?
I work all week and I run just fine on 5-6 hours of sleep each night. I even run a few 20+ hour days and I still look presentable.
So why on those rare days where I get to catch up on some sleep and stay in bed for 10 or 12 hours, do I wake up and spend the day looking like I’ve gotten NO sleep for a week!!
-
Seriously!?! It’s Egg Peeling!
I do a lot of really dumb things in my kitchen that get me burnt, cut or injured in some way, shape or form. But this is definitely a first… Tonight I cut my thumb while peeling an egg! That's right. Peeling. An. Egg. Who does that!? Maybe the Universe is trying to let me…
-
Lots of Supplements But a Few MUST Haves!
I take quite a few supplements at this point in my life because I want to avoid many of the “as you get older” issues that so many people face. Will they work? I don’t know. But doing nothing doesn’t seem like much of an alternative so…
What I do know is that, while I do take a lot of supplements, there are certain ones that I take without fail, no matter how much of a hurry I’m in!
-
Why Do Rest Areas Use Single-Ply Toilet Paper!
As a truck driver, I spend more time at truck stops and rest areas than “normal” people. And while there are differences in rest areas from state to state, obviously they were designed to serve some basic purposes…
If you’ve gotta pee, pull in here, we have toilets. Please don’t water our plants with your biohazard waste materials.
If you’re hungry, we’ve got snacks. And if the machine takes you’re money, there’s no one here to handle it so we’ll just keep the extra funds for our roads… sorry.
If you’re tired, get your sleepy ass off our roads and get some rest. We don’t wanna clean up any more road kill from our roads.
-
Low Carb (Baked) Chicken Wings – “Hot” & “Parmesan” Style
Several weeks ago, I decided it was time to make hot wings. Not that I had ANY idea how to cook them mind you. But I REALLY like them. I was REALLY craving some. And I REALLY didn’t wanna go out to get them!
This is how I decide what’s worth my time to learn how to cook.
I started searching through Pinterest and found a recipe on FifteenSpatulas.com for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings. They looked really crispy and definitely cooked like you’d expect hot wings to be done.
-
One Day and My Plant Already Needs a Name Change!
I bought a plant yesterday. For those of you who know me well and are aware of my severe lack of a green thumb, you may think I’ve lost my mind. I haven’t (that I know of).
I bought it for a couple of reasons. One, it’s Mother’s Day and I wanted to get myself something special. And two, in theory, they’re easier to take care of than a live animal.
-
Netrition has Russell Stover Sugar Free Chocolates!!
As I mentioned yesterday, I recently ordered low carb bagels from Netrition.com. I like using them because the prices are typically lower than what I find at Amazon, and they have a flat shipping rate of $4.99 no matter how much I order.
Today, I was looking at online prices for Russell Stover Sugar Free candies.
-
Low Carb Bagels? Yes! (And Only 2 Net Carbs)
I’ve been eating low carb for a while (I signed up for a 90-Day Low Carb Challenge) and people in that group are always looking for good places to find things that are low carb AND tasty… they’re not always easy to find.
So, a couple weeks ago, my mentor (and low carb friend) mentioned that she had ordered some Great Low Carb Bread Company bagels from Netrition to test out the flavor, as well as whether it would make her stall (for you carb-eating folks, that means you stop losing weight).
-
A Day Without Wind or Sun?
Do people who live in Palm Springs look forward to non-windy days so they can go a day without wind blown hair, like people in Phoenix look forward to a rainy day so they can go a day without squinting?
-
Hungry, Bored, or Just Entertaining My Taste Buds?
How sad is it to realize that, at my age, I have NO idea how to tell if I’m actually hungry.
What I DO know is that it’s time to figure it out if I wanna stay healthy and not gain weight every year, just because I’m a year older!
First, there’s the “I want something, but I have NO idea what!” kind of hunger.
-
Killer of the Flies!
It’s not a good idea to let flies into your home. It’s an even worse idea to let a pregnant one in!
I can’t begin to explain how much fun it is to get up, go to the kitchen, raise the window shade, and have 20 flies head towards your face to say good morning!
-
Weird Family Conversations… Roadkill & Armadillos
I’ve seen a lot of roadkill over the years as a driver… deer, fox, wolves, skunks, raccoon and more. They’re not always recognizable.
But of all the roadkill I’ve passed, the most curious are armadillos.
-
Stop Abusing Your Kids With Food!
If you don’t want your kids and grandkids to become an obesity statistic or spend their adult lives fighting their weight….
Stop making them clean their plates and stop making them eat because “it’s time”.
It’s “time” when they’re hungry!
-
Texting While Driving… Some People Should Just Say No
Yes. I’m aware that we’re told NO ONE should text and drive.
Well, I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, but naive has never been one of them!
There are ALWAYS going to be those who will continue, in spite of warnings, laws and scary videos… because they believe they’re safe, careful, or in an ok place to do so… And they can.
-
When You’re Not Fully Awake Yet…
And you start the day by reaching for the soft soap instead of the toothpaste… You become thankful that you caught it before you started brushing… and you realize it’s time to go back to bed!
-
Even Ice Cubes are Dangerous in My Kitchen!
Most people I know, myself included, are smart enough to know that if you’re in the kitchen without shoes, and you drop a knife, you should move your feet away from where the knife is falling… and FAST!
I think that’s something we learn as kids… or maybe it’s just a natural self-preservation instinct.
-
Retro Toys… Really?
I just heard on the radio today that the popular toys for Christmas are retro toys from the 70s and 80s.
The bad news is…. I’m now old enough to be considered “retro”… that whole “oldies but goodies” thing.
-
Inside My Head… When People Don’t Take You Seriously
Sometimes it’s just annoying, so you can simply ignore it and move on with your day.
But then, there are other times, when you just wanna bite their face!
-
Why Am I a Night Person?
Because I’m more like the moon than the sun… I don’t mind rising. I just don’t always feel like shining.
-
That’s Not What I Asked!
Have you ever paid attention to how many people don’t answer the ACTUAL question you asked?!
I asked how many carbs are in a slice of cheesecake. I didn’t ask if cheesecake is healthy for me! =)
-
Today’s Giggle Moment – Skulls… Really?
Yeah I know. I might upset a few guys with this. And maybe even a few gals who like having these guys around.
But at what age are you really gonna be ready to give up skulls as your favorite design to have on your t-shirts, jewelry, ball caps or, in today’s experience, on the grill of your big rig?!
I know we all have favorite things. Hell, when I was younger I bought all things Unicorn… but there comes a time when it’s time to hand them off to the younger generation so they can enjoy them too.
-
Mom Thought… How Will I Survive?
My son just let me know he’s moving 700 miles away from me at the end of July. Kindergarten was easy…. now… I can’t breathe…. Shouldn’t this become easier as you go? Take care, Debi aka @GenXBrat p.s. If you’re a parent or even grandparent having occasions where you could just use a place to…
-
I’m NO Spring Chicken!
I slept 18 hours Friday night and another 14 last night. I remember when those days happened by choice, not as a necessity to recover from my job!
It’s time to get consistent again so I can move towards my goal of getting off the truck and back to working from the comfort of home!
