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With the newest character in the Cartoon Network block – Clarence! Clarence: Mystery Piñata is now on DVD and we have these cute Valentine’s Day cut-out cards for your kids to share with their classmates.
Here’s a clip of Clarence showing some love to his playground peers below.
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If your money is tight, your home should not suffer. We all deserve to live in beautiful houses, and so you should get to work on creating your heaven. Sometimes, you don’t need a great deal of cash to revamp your house. Sure, these projects will take a little time, but they will not cost you a fortune like other projects would. If you are ready to transform your home, here are some super cheap ways to do so.
Recycle some old furniture
If you have old furnishings around your home, the house can start to look like an antique store. You can brighten up old pieces by giving them a quick lick of paint. For example, if you have a wooden set of drawers that looks quite messy, you should think about recycling them. First, you will need to sand down the item. You can get heavy duty sandpaper from almost any DIY store. Next, you need to paint it in a pastel color or even white. Leave the piece to dry overnight, and it will look as good as new by the morning.
Get new houseplants
Sometimes, it takes something simple to change the appearance of an entire area. If you need some extra life in your home, you should get some houseplants. For example, you could get a herb rack for your kitchen to put on the side of the window. Choose plants that don’t take much care to survive. That way, you will not have to spend all day every day tending to your plants. If you put a new plant in every room, it will make a massive difference to how your home looks.
Regrout your tiles
When you walk into your bathroom, what do you see? If everything looks a little shabby, there could be a straightforward reason for that. Your grouting is the sealant between your tiles. When this solution starts to look dirty, it can affect our entire bathroom. Re-grouting the area is a cheap and easy job. Just look at groutsmithdallas.com to get an idea of how much it will cost you. Once you have re-grouted the area, there will be a noticeable difference in the look of the whole room. This tiny change could save you a lot of trouble when it comes to your bathroom area.
Buy a quality rug
If you can’t afford to re-carpet your home (and, who can?) you should think about another solution. Buying a quality rug for your living room can have the same effect as getting new carpets, without the expense. Look online for rugs that might suit your current decor. Try to find a mat that will go with the decorations that you already have in your home.
Paint the skirting boards
When your skirting boards get dirty, it shows and makes your whole room look untidy. You could spend hours and hours scrubbing the board to try and get it clean. That is a waste of your valuable time. Instead, buy some high-gloss paint from a local store and get to work. Repainting the skirting board is harder than it first sounds. You will need to cover your floor so that you don’t make a mess. You should also take your time completing the entire process.
Buy a new canvas print
As a finishing touch, you should consider choosing a large canvas print for your house. Having art on your walls can make a real difference to your home as it creates a focal point in each room. Choose a piece of art that is striking and attractive so that people adore it. You can get canvases online or at an art store.
Most people have understood that fizzy drinks like Coca-Cola are bad for their health for a long time. However, a lot of folks still allow their children to consume such rubbish on a regular basis. In the hope of setting the record straight once and for all, we’re going to provide you with a definitive list of reasons they shouldn’t be encouraged to drink that stuff. Such a high sugar or caffeine content is dangerous. After reading the information, we think you will change your attitude towards products of that nature.
Tooth decay
Believe it or not, workers at Coca-Cola factories around the world use the manufactured product to clean engines and other items. That is because it is incredibly acidic and more than capable of removing any dirt or grime. With that in mind, imagine what it must be doing to your kid’s teeth! While Ascent Family Dental crowns can be used to replace any teeth they damage, discolor, or lose, it’s more sensible for them to avoid that happening. By simply changing the liquids that consume, you can make sure they won’t need crowns or other dental treatments until they are a little older.
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Hyperactivity
A lot of children become unbearable after consuming large amounts of sugar and caffeine. The medical term for that is hyperactivity. Kids who suffer from that condition can find it impossible to concentrate for more than a couple of minutes. That means they never do well at school, and they are likely to get into a lot of trouble. By simply giving your children a water-based squash, you can save yourself all the hassle. No matter how much they beg you, it’s essential that you remove fizzy pop from their diet if it affects them in that way. You want a child that is healthy and happy in mind and body. However, you’re never going to get that if they’re drinking the wrong liquids.
IBS
Lots of different digestive problems can be exacerbated by the consumption of too much sugar and caffeine. Irritable bowel syndrome might be a pretty common condition these days, but you still don’t want your child to suffer from it. Digestive issues that manifest while they are young could cause serious effects for the rest of their lives. IBS can soon lead to IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), which could then progress to more serious illnesses. You simply have to remove fizzy pop and give them a sensible diet to decrease the chances of them becoming ill.
Weight gain
There is no getting away from the fact that anyone who drinks a lot of fizzy pop is going to gain weight. There is something silly like nine grams of sugar in a single can of Coca-Cola. Imagine how much they must consume throughout the day if they drink two or three? That is a lot more than the average adult would put into their body when drinking tea or coffee.
Now you know the dangers of letting your children drink fizzy pop, we hope you will make a change to their diet as soon as possible. Time is of the essence. If you leave it too long, all those bad things could start to happen to your child.
Welcoming your puppy to their new home is such an exciting time for everyone. But, as I’m sure you are aware, your little ball of energy will be extremely inquisitive about your family and their new surroundings. They will sniff, chew and paw everything in sight. While there isn’t much you can do to prevent this – it’s their natural instinct to be curious – you can control it so that it doesn’t become destructive or dangerous. Here are some tips on how to puppy proof your home.
As you can see, there are few things that must be done to ensure a safe and happy first few months of your puppies life in his or her new home. As well as puppy proofing your home, you should also invest your time in learning how to train your puppy. This will teach him or her good practices such chewing his or her toys rather than your belongings.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to say “I love you” to yourself than winning a designer Coach handbag? This Wristlet is perfect for carrying around everything you need without overdoing it! And in a great Spring color!
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It’s been a long time since I had an afternoon with my girlfriends so I was excited when Fox Home Entertainment asked if I wanted to host a tea party for the release of The Best of Me that would include tea from Teavana. I received a party pack that included a Teavana Perfect Tea Maker, limited edition First Blush blend Teavana tea, Teavana rock sugar, a Teavana teaspoon, plus mason jar mugs and votive candles for all my guests.
I didn’t realize how much I missed entertaining until I started planing the Teavana tea party.My guests were treated to egg salad and tuna finger sandwiches, cream cheese and smoked salmon appetizers, a veggie platter with hummus, and for dessert fruit salad, mini cheesecakes, and petit fours.
YUMMY!
Based on the #1 New York Times Best Seller from celebrated author Nicholas Sparks comes this tender, romantic drama about the timeless power of love. When former high school sweethearts Dawson and Amanda (James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan) meet at a loved one’s funeral 20 years after tragedy separated them, their love is reignited. As they recall and relive the past, they come to a deeper understanding about the choices they’ve made. Also starring Luke Bracey and Liana Liberato, and featuring beautiful scenery along with music by Lady Antebellum, The Best of Me is a powerfully romantic story of love, hope and second chances.
We all enjoyed the movie and make sure you have tissues handy when you watch it. The Best of Me “Tears of Joy” Edition Blu-ray and DVD also includes an all-new storyline and “Storybook” Alternate Ending so Amanda and Dawson finally get that second chance at love. The original ending isn’t the happy ending we were hoping for but it does tie it all up at the end and make you feel good. The “storybook” ending is the ending you expect to see in a love story. I don’t want to give any more away so I’ll leave it at that. The only thing we all wished was that the actors had played themselves as teenagers instead of having other actors portray Dawson and Amanda as teens. The actor that played the young Dawson didn’t look much younger than the older Dawson and there was some disconnect in that for most of us. We all felt that James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan could have been made to look a little younger and play themselves at both ages just like the actor that played Dawson’s father did. But we all still loved the movie.
The tea! Oh the tea! I had never had loose leave tea before and now I am hooked. We all enjoyed the First Blush Tea with it’s floral, berry flavors and it was much easier to make than I had thought. I just put a teaspoon and a half of the loose tea into the Perfect Tea Maker, poured hot water on top, and let it brew for a few minutes. Once the brewing time was up simply place the perfect tea maker on top of your favorite mug and it will trigger the dispensing mechanism to release the tea into your mug. We were given rock sugar to use in our tea which made it a little sweeter but not too sweet and only has 25 calories per serving so those of us dieting didn’t have to worry about too much sugar.
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Making yourself and your family greener, doesn’t have to be a daunting task that requires massive lifestyle changes. Doing simple things can make a big difference.
Small actions can create big changes, especially when it comes to the environment. By making a few small changes to your lifestyle, you can make the world a happier and more eco-friendly place. As well as making the environment happier, going green may also save you a bit of money.
For our six simple ways to start being greener, have a read of this.
1. Swap to energy conserving light bulbs
Swapping your regular light bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs is one of the easiest ways to save energy and money, as well as the environment.
Unlike standard light bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs or CFLs, convert most of the energy they use into light, not heat. Plus, they consume around 75% less energy than regular bulbs and last up to ten times longer.
While CFLs cost more to buy initially, over time, they will save your money, as well as energy.
2. Don’t rinse plates
Stop rinsing your plates before putting them in the dishwasher. If you stopped rinsing your plates, you could save up to 20 gallons of water each year.
Plus, you will also be saving money on the energy used to heat the water.
3. Recycle glass
Did you know that by recycling glass, you can help to reduce air and water pollution? By recycling glass, you can help to reduce air pollution by 20% and related water pollution by 50%.
Did you know that if glass is not recycled, it can take a million years to decompose?
4. Don’t tumble dry
Instead of using your tumble dryer to dry your clothes, let them hang dry. All you need is a clothes horse or radiator rack, and you can allow your clothes to dry naturally.
By allowing your clothes to hang dry, you will not only help to save energy and the environment. But, your clothes will last for longer and keep their shape better.
5. Use recycled bags
Each year, five billion plastic bags are used across the world. Plastic bags are not biodegradable and are causing all sorts of problems for animals and marine life. Many plastic bags end up in oceans and subsequently get swallowed by fish and end up as part of the food chain.
Instead of using plastic bags, swap to reusable bags. They are inexpensive to buy, easy to get hold of and most importantly, so much better for the environment.
6. Don’t use coffee stirrers
Coffee stirrers may seem insignificant, but they are a serious environmental issue. Each year, billions of coffee stirrers are thrown away, causing higher pollution rates and increased rates of deforestation.
Instead of using a coffee stirrer, use a reusable spoon. If your favourite coffee shop only offers stirrers, then it might be a good idea to start bringing your own spoon along or switch to a new coffee shop.
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If you want to shed some pounds and get in shape during 2015, now is the best time to start work. We all know how difficult it can be to watch what you eat during the summer months, especially when your friends are inviting you round for barbecues. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to starve yourself to reach your ideal weight. There are lots of foods that are proven to help you slim down. So, educating yourself about them and putting them on your shopping list is essential. If you continue eating chocolate and white bread, you’re never going to see an improvement.
Broccoli
Broccoli will not only help you to lose weight, but it also contains lots of fibre and calcium. That means it works wonders for your digestive system, and it could also help to keep your teeth looking healthy. The best thing about vegetables is that they release energy slowly. So, you’ll always have enough fuel to make it through the day. Junk food tends to provide a sugar rush that some people think boosts their motivation levels. However, that boost is always followed by a crash. That is why the cycle of eating rubbish continues for most people.
Spinach
You will all remember the Popeye cartoons that used to be on the television when you were younger, right? Well, it was no coincidence the main character would eat spinach when he needed a boost. Experts have discovered that certain elements within that vegetable work as an appetite suppressant. So, you don’t have to eat much of it to feel satisfied. You could even try supplements like Appethyl spinach extract if you don’t particularly like the taste of spinach. There are lots of products of that nature on the market today. You just need to identify the one that seems to offer the best advantages.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains lots of vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium. While they don’t directly cause weight loss, replacing your snacks with fruit will work in your benefit. Pink and red varieties of grapefruit also contain vitamin A, and that is known to protect arterial walls. You don’t have to choose that fruit if you prefer others though. Just make sure you don’t consume too many apples as they contain far too much sugar. If you decide to turn your fruit into a smoothie, make sure that you use a straw to limit the chances of damage to your teeth.
Celery
Celery is one of the only foods that is guaranteed to make you shed the pounds. The more you eat; the more you will lose. That is because your body uses more calories to digest the vegetable than it contains. Simple!
We hope you will now be more inclined to plan your meals and think about the foods you consume. It’s all well and good undertaking a regular exercise routine, but you need to make sure you provide your body with the right fuels. While it can be tempting to opt for something sweet, you need to find the willpower to resist.
When you’ve got a family, life can be hectic. Add a job into the mix, and it can be downright chaotic. You find you are always prioritizing the children and the home. In fact, you seem to be prioritizing everyone and everything before yourself, and you’ve probably been doing it for years! Money, time and energy all seem to be sucked up long before you get a look in. You give up your coat and gloves when the kids are cold, and let them eat half of your dinner when they are hungry. You can’t help it. That’s parenting.
Occasionally, you find you are so tired from all the running around after others that you get a little short with the kids or snappy at your colleagues. It only takes one disturbed night of sleep to cause it too. Maybe the kids clattered in the bathroom in the night, or maybe it was just too hot to sleep well. Good sleep is so important when you are busy, that you really must make it your priority. When the weather starts heating up again, you need to find ways to be comfortable all night long to sleep well.
Installing AC and keeping it well maintained is important to the whole family if you are suffering disturbed sleep from the heat in summer. You may feel it is an expense that could go on other things, but your sleep is the most important thing to consider. When you are tired, it is difficult to get everything done well. And you feel terrible when you are short with the kids, or too tired to play with them. Lots of us already have AC installed, but it hasn’t been maintained. If you search for AC Lancaster PA, or for your local area, you can find someone to come and service your AC or install a new system.
For some of us in the winter, we find we need to ration the heating because of the extra cost. While this isn’t a problem in some apartments, those of us in houses can find it a little costly to keep the temperature high through really cold spells. If you find you are waking up in the night cold, this problem needs to be addressed. Anything that disturbs your sleep can be incredibly detrimental to you and the whole family. The importance of good quality sleep is well documented. As a much-needed member of your family, you need good sleep more than most. Whatever you can do around the house to ensure everyone can sleep soundly should be prioritized.
Having AC and a good working heating system should always be prioritized if it can improve the comfort of your home for the family. By installing an energy efficient system, you may also be able to cut down the costs of keeping the temperature optimized all year round. By moving over to energy efficient Energy Star appliances, you may even be able to save enough money to keep the AC maintained year on year.
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