Update Problem Hair

My hair mostly fell out a year ago due to thyroid problems and grew back in frizzy, thin, and scraggly. I found this nifty way to fix my hair in Style magazine. Twist back into 4-5 mini-buns and pin. Got the pretty barrette at Walgreens. It's a big improvement, as it adds texture, volume, and interest -- as well as an updated look.

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Make a Manicure Last 7-10 Days

My nails after 7 days

You can make a manicure last week to 10 days by putting a quick coat of clear polish on every day (or not as good ) every 2 days. I usually put it on as I check my email and it's dry in a couple of minutes. I use Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails with nylon and retinol as my clear coat.

A great product that I get at Sally's is Nail Life Gripper Base Coat. That is another key to getting your manicure to last - a good base coat. It makes the polish really cling. For the color, I used Sally Hansen Smooth Perfect Color Care in Satin 04.

I tipped the nails with cheap white polish, swiping up on each side into a "V." That is easier than trying to make it round and it makes your nails look long and elegant.

I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and always hate trying to drain a heavy pan of scrambled beef or sausage into the garbage or some other container. The other day, I grabbed a slotted serving spoon and scooped the meat out of the skillet. It left the grease behind and the cleanup was much easier. :)

From Jewelry to the Toilet ...

In my quest for the cheapest, easiest, most effective, all-in-one cleaning product, I have come up with something that I love.

3-in-1 Recipe

1 cup Generic Glass Cleaner
1 cup Rubbing Alcohol
1 cup Hydrogen Peroxide


I have used this to clean jewelry that I thought would never shine again and make it glisten. I have killed germs and mildew in the shower and lifted age-old dust out of crevasses.

The Hydrogen Peroxide (preferred by most hospitals over bleach) digs deep and bubbles out grime and germs. The Alcohol cuts grease and sterilizes. The Glass Cleaner shines.

Use caution with porous products like wood but go for it in the kitchen around grimy stove burners, flooring, and windows.

To really pack a punch use a microfiber rag ... find these in the automobile department. You'll never clean with cotton rags again. :)

Happy cleaning!!!




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Keep Your Laptop Cool

My husbands laptop on our coffee table ...

Kept cool by a cookie cooling rack!