Holistic Remedies

We have been warm-ish for New England 30's-40's.

The wind has kicked up and is bringing in very cold weather.

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We have had the flu in this house:(

I am happy to say David is on the mend.

I dodged the flu!(this time)

 I may have just been lucky but this is what I did and

and what if it really is helping??

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First I did wear a mask at home while David was sick

I washed my hands while singing happy birthday twice.

(in my head:)

I wiped my hands until dry.

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I drink a mug of hot water with a large wedge of lemon.

I drink 8 glasses of water

one or two of those glasses I put in air borne or emergency C

I take 2000 units of Vit D, most people in the north east

are vit D deficient. You can get this checked with a blood test.

I eat 2 pieces of ginger you can put this in your hot water

or I bought some crystallized ginger at the health food store.

Plenty of sleep

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The one other thing I have started is the last 2 minutes of my

shower I turn it to cold brrrr, I haven't quite lasted the

2 minutes but I am working on it. There is a German study

that shows the 2 minute cold shower helps circulation and

raises your white blood count.

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Now did all of this help? who knows but I am still healthy

and it can't hurt:) Yes I had the flu shot this fall but so did David.

I am hoping the flu dosen't find you.

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Go Patriots!

Is There A Maid In The House?

Yes that would be me! Husband has the flu, yes he and I both had

the flu shots so that is why this season is so bad because the flu shot did not cover

 the flu going around this year. I have been chasing germs for the past two

days. About 50 loads of laundry and I walk around with the cleaning spray 

and a roll of paper towels. My hands are raw from washing them and using hand sanitize

I was feeling I needed some comfort food. I found this recipe 

for tomato mac and cheese on line I added some bacon we had in the

frig, it is so yummy.

I also made a banana bread  it is still hot so I haven't had a taste yet.

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Husband went to our local Dr after we were done there I called Boston.

I usually get a nurse because it was Saturday. But I spoke to one of the transplant Dr

he assured me he would be fine but if it he got any worse to take him directly to our

local hospital and call them. I am happy to say he is feeling a hair better

he is sitting up watching our beloved Patriots play.

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Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that the thorns

have roses. 

Alphonse Karr

Color Planing

                                          I have no idea where I got this idea so if it is your idea
                                                    You are a genius! Just mix theses two
                                          cake mixes the devil's food part can be replaced with any
                                           flavor of your choice.

you take 3 tablespoons of the mix add 2 tablespoons of water that's it

put in the microwave for 1 minute voila you have a little cake!

It tastes ok too I think a little scoop of ice cream would be great.

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A funny little note about the devil food cake mix. Husband has

decided that he wants to help out and grocery shopping is one

of the ways to help. I put on my list angel food cake mix, he comes home 

with devil foods cake and tells me it's all the same. so I think he needs some shopping help

and maybe a trip to church.:) 

This rug is giving me fits I have pulled out everything I have put in

I just can't come up with the look I want. I know I will pull most of

what I have in out again. I have a special project in mind for it.

This is a basket cooler, I want to fit that rug to the top.

I if I ever decide on colors it will look great.

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Keep your sense of humor. There's enough stress in the rest of your

life to let bad shots ruin a game you're suppose to enjoy.

Amy Alcott

Thank you, Thank you!

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I went to my first guild meeting woolen magic. What a wonderful group of women

very welcoming. I do think I may have been the one of the few if not the only one who

hooks with a wide cut. We had a great class on finishing. 

I started this rug on Saturday I am still trying to color plan. A friend gave me this pattern, I was very happy

to have this to start after my Santa rug.

While I was taking the tree down I watched a movie Practical Magic.

The house was amazing and I found out it was built just for the movie.

if you want to see more of the inside (the kitchen is amazing.) google 

practical magic movie.

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Nothing is too difficult-you only need to know how.

Yiddish Proverb

Have a great week!

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I am thankful....

I am thankful.. that I haven't killed my rosemary...

I am thankful ...Our little local library has late hours on Wed.

They remember your name and your likes!

I am thankful... that I found a channel that has all of the old shows of Julia's!

I am thankful.... that my rug hooking magazine came today!...

 

I am thankful...I still have my tree up so I can enjoy my vintage ornaments.

 

I love... my son-in-law who is a wonderful husband and an amazing Dad.

Miss B is very much a Daddy's girl

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I have much to be thankful for in this new year.

we are expecting about 10 below 0 tonight so I am extra

thankful for our wood stove.

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If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is "Thank You," it will be enough

Meister Eckhart

 

 

 

Cheers!

As most of you know this was our first Christmas with Miss B.

David had a bone marrow transplant last fall so we skipped Christmas

last year. We made up for it this year. Miss B and Pepe having a toast,

she loves to click glasses and say cheers!

Miss B and Gramie in the tent how would you know? by the tip of a toe!

I just love to hear her giggle.

Miss B was so over whelmed she could have cared less

about opening gifts. She had been opening gifts since the Sunday

before Christmas. Her birthday is Saturday and a whole other

Christmas is on the way with my husband's family which means about

30 people.

And I finished! I had it steamed by 11:30 on the 23 and took it

to work to bind it on the 24th. I made the star on the left a shooting star.

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It was a wonderful healthy Christmas for us. We had much to be thankful

for this year. It is now snowing and blowing I am home from work with

no energy at all to clean. Maybe if I get dressed and get going I will get something done.