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OK, maybe not. But I came across a really fun rural blog. By rural, I mean someone living in the middle of Idaho. And it's crazy-homey. Gotta love these remedies! (I have not edited content, so consider it all .)

Did You Know That?
Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional
"pain relievers."

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with
mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids
peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in =
cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a
massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take
tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two
tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.
Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly
-- even though the product has never been advertised for this use.

Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a dab of
preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The
haemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling
instantly.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey
and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin,
sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail
fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from
loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to
the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just
saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The
phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps,
hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the
insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground
instantly.

Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmers Glue all over the
splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter
sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste
as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the
boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few
drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and
apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and
speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few
drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well
to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odour... Next time your dog comes in from the
rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet,
instantly
making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in
your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily
for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and
accelerates healing.

Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair balls,
apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat
will
lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass
easily through the digestive system.


Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix
2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the
microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands
for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

Coupon clipper

Haven't done it yet, but hear it's a good site for printing grocery coupons and finding local grocery sales.

Increasing blog traffic

Seth Godin is a whiz. Mildy put.

This short list details how to be a really likable blogger. I've work to do.

Poor bride into the pool before "I do's" are finished

Video.

Some amazing deals to be found

I'm talking shoes here. Nine West and Steve Madden is what I've been eyeing. But plenty for men and women. Going for under $50 with free shipping.

Adding scriptures/reference materials to iPhone

Here.

Doctrinal issue: difference between agency and freedom

Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave this address a few years ago. It clarifyies one of the most basic misnomer doctrines "free agency." I find its application to same sex attraction particularly riveting.

This is beautiful design!

This is the most beautiful and ingenious popup book I've ever seen.

Great Case study site -- business

This site has some very interesting case studies that almost made me want to change masters programs!

Great site for buying used wedding dresses!!!

http://www.oncewed.com/

Cookies galore

http://clumbsycookie.blogspot.com/

http://thecookieblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/

http://www.cookies-in-motion.com/index.html
Some good suggestions on good cookie making.

Funky eastern religion stuff

Great cultural project stuff:

http://www.rigpa.org/Sogyal_Rinpoche_audio.html

If I were crafty

I might visit this site.

And this.

Online baby clothing botique

http://www.babystyle.com/

"Check it out"

Random collections of goodness:

http://www.yourheartout.com/

Botique site

Very, very cute clothing!

Style rating: A-

Layers Clothing

http://layersclothing.com

Shabby Apple clothing

http://www.shabbyapple.com/c-19-sale.aspx

I am addicted to food blogs

Another goodie:

(http://casserolesnotincluded.blogspot.com/)

Online shopping/botique-ish

http://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/Default.aspx

This site has some deals, though generally not fantastic prices. Some real zinger fashion pieces. Coats, accessories are particularly interesting.

Boutique rating: B-

Design blog -- Intellectual and ideas

http://designobserver.com/

Discussing the ideas and issues of designers. Interesting articles and features on random items intersecting design.

Design blog/boutique

Things to buy, crafty things to make, fun for inspiration

http://www.janieandjack.com/index.jsp

Darling online clothing boutique for kids

http://www.janieandjack.com/index.jsp

Somewhat superficial article on perceptions of aging

http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/bigger-picture/articlewow.aspx?cp-documentid=10246839

This speaks to my summer in many ways

The adjustments of leaving my work and moving to Germany:

http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/bigger-picture/articlewow.aspx?cp-documentid=9621490&page=2

Healthy breakfast ideas

I sometimes get stuck in the yogurt or cereal rut. Here are a few ideas to bake it up:

• Prepare a casserole the night before. Pop it in the microwave when you wake up and it will be ready to go when you are.
  
• Incorporate complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat toast and bagels. Spread peanut butter and raisins on top of either for added flavor.
  
• Bake bran muffins early in the week, then grab one or two each morning. Or check out a local bakery for healthy varieties.
  
• Make waffles Sunday morning and freeze the leftovers. You can pop ‘em in the toaster for a homemade breakfast. Also, grocery stores sell frozen whole grain selections.
  
• Have you ever tried a tortilla for breakfast? Wrap up cold turkey and cheese, grab an apple and you’re on your way.
  
• Don’t forget cold cereal. We’re not talking about those covered with sugar, but the healthy variety. Items such as Wheaties and Cheerios are always good choices.
  
• Whole-egg or egg white omelets with fresh or frozen veggies (carrots, broccoli, celery, peppers, onions and even black beans make great additions).
  
• Make a shake or a smoothie. Blend fruit and yogurt and then drink it in the car. A side option is a small bag of finger foods, such as a mixture of granola and grapes.

Not really explored this yet, but looks interesting

http://goodexperience.com/

random interesting articles on this blog, with a job board and pet projects on the side of the page

Corporate branding

This is an interesting blog set on how a corporate brand can be defined.

How to get rid of bad behavior: Positive Reenforcement

This scholar believes the best way to get rid of bad behavior isn't "tough love," but focusing on postive behavior and reenforcing it.

One exerpt:

Q. How long will it usually take for a child to change his behavior?

A. There's no exact time frame, but I tell parents to work on one behavior faithfully for a few days to master the method. Once you get the behavior to happen five times and you enthusiastically praise it five times, you'll probably begin to notice some progress. It'll keep improving after that. And while you're focusing on that one issue, handle other misbehavior the same way you normally would. After the first problem is gone and you're comfortable with the program, you should be able to work on two or three different behaviors at a time.

Q. But how can you praise your child when he keeps having tantrums?

A. Help him "practice" the behavior you want to encourage by making it sort of a game. You can start out by saying, "Okay, we're going to play a new game today. It's all pretend, but if you listen and do what I say, then you'll get a check on this chart today. Okay, ready, Matt? Remember, we're just playing a game. Matt, please put your shoes on." If he cooperates, praise him the same as you would if you weren't pretending: "Wow, I can't believe you put your shoes on when I asked you to! Are you sure you haven't played this game before? Let me give you a hug!" Because it's a game, your child will get excited about following your directions, and after some more practice sessions, he'll be much more likely to cooperate when it's not pretend. Research shows that this type of praise works for kids at any age. Parents often start off being very skeptical, insisting their child would never fall for a game like this. I just tell them to try it for a week. After a few days, I usually get a phone call telling me how amazed they are.

Business idea

http://www.taraci.com/catalog/faqs.php

Viral videos are always intresting

http://www.viralvideochart.com/

Leftovers whiz

This site asks you to input ingredients, puts together dishes. Yet to try...

Politically minded

http://www.politifact.com
Fact check the candidates to see who's flopped, telling lies, truths, etc. Liberal slant?

http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.html
Asks you your political opinions, then aligns you with a Presidential Candidate.

Turns out I should checkout the Constitution party, according to my stance on key issues. Interesting...
http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_results.php

Input: Ingredients -- Output: Recipes

http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspx