WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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KJ, DH uses tea tree oil on his toenails (fungus) and says it works great. Has some in a bottle with an eyedropper and gives them a good coating every day.
I make air freshener sprays with drops of jasmine and/oil lavender oil, wild orange, and peppermint-- fill a small spray bottle half full of cheap gin or vodka (even water
and drip in a few drops, shake well. Smells great, I spray it on towels and the light bulbs in the bathrooms. Smells good for a couple days.
I have a couple recipes for "solid" body lotion made with coconut oil or shea butter mixed with beeswax melted in the double boiler, and essential oils. I keep it in little mason jars - it's great on feet and keeps them from drying out. Becomes liquid at body temperature. Love the wild orange and jasmine in it and maybe a drop of sandalwood.
I want to try making my own body powder with finely ground arrowroot powder and cornstarch and a few other things, adding in essential oils.
Some of the oils are Do Terra, some I got at the grocery store which has a lot of "natural" items. Seems like they are all expensive no matter where you get them but they do last a long time. I keep them tightly capped in a dark cupboard so hopefully they don't lose their fragrance.
As far as bug repellent, I don't know - but as a gardener, there are classes about "companion planting" where smelly plants such as peppermint, onions, and garlic planted among other veggies and flowers will repel the bad bugs.
So it stands to reason bugs don't like certain scents. Do you know what the make-up is of the bug repellent?
Becca - aren't those elk majestic? Pretty brave tree trimmers when it's not hunting season. I hear they like to look in windows too like that moose was peeking at the quilter.
Lanette
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Becca Are those elk?
Kate I could tell you had a lovely day cuz you signed your name "Kat" instead of "Kate".
Charleen Loving Drama Queen~
Janetr Whoa! That's some coffee habit Jack has. Lots of brain food! I would never sleep if I drank coffee regularly.
Karen in Virginia
Jack sleeps like a log, any time any where. I think that is from flying for so many years and staying in hotel rooms all the time and different time zones, countries, etc. He had to sleep when he got the chance.
Janetr okc1 -
STAYSTRONG ~ Hi! I also live in an Atlanta suburb...Marietta (East Cobb).
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For those of you who liked "The Bootlegger's Daughter", I just started "Southern Discomfort", the book that's next in the series. It's great so far. 2
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Kate: I don't have osteoporosis as a diagnosis, but I have osteopenia and have broken both wrists in separate falls on ice a few years apart. Taking the medication seems like a good idea. I also do weight bearing exercise several times a week. I'm hoping that my bone situation doesn't get worse and doing everything I can think of to keep my bones healthy. :ohwell:
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Kelly I use essential oils. They are expensive because it takes thousands of plants to make a small amount of oil. Try to find a place that sells them so you can smell them before you buy. They should be in small brown or blue bottles not clear. Even if it is the same oil different vendors products can vary in smell. You only use a few drops per application and mix it in a carrier oil like almond, coconut, avocado oil. You do treat them like medicine. If you use too much or incorrectly they are ineffective or not good for you. There are many good books written out there that help with use and dosage. I do not sell them or the oils.
I like to wear Jasmine, sandalwood, bergamot (this is in earl grey tea) as a perfume. I use ylang ylang in my bath for relaxing and clary sage mix with oil to rub in my feet at night for relaxation. In the morning I use eucalyptus or peppermint as a foot rub to get myself going. I use clove(do not use in bath) and cinnamon mix with carrier oil on my sore knee. I use a mixture of orange and rose geranium for bug repellent. If I am exposed to someone who is sick I sometimes just breath an oil like eucalyptus without putting it on me. I spray myself with a mixture of lavender and water before going into school to prevent getting lice.
Many plants are the basis for the drugs that are used today. So I do treat this oils with respect. It is also best to do a patch test and make sure you are not allergic. Some oils can be off putting so again best to find the ones you like and work for you. If you are taking medications make sure they are safe to take with your medications. Example if on an antidepressant I would be careful using clary sage and ylang ylang. If you are using a stimulant peppermint is suspect. Blood thinners ginger and turmeric oils are not for you. Never use them around sensitive parts of your body like you eyes. They are too strong.
Many essential oils are anti inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-viral. Unlike antibiotics your body does not grow resistant to them. Despite all the stress I have been under and working in a variety of schools I have had only one minor cold in the past year. I attribute this to the essential oils and drinking Kombucha or having unsweetened yogurt everyday.
Fun history fact: In WWll they issued every soldier a bottle of tea tree oil so they had it on hand to try small wounds so they didn't get infected. Explains why my dad used campho phenique to treat everything from insect bites to small scrapes.
I am still in the process of learning about oils and their uses and precautions.
I guess I am an "Oilies". Margaret
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Karen in Virginia. Yep those are our small Hammond herd that ambles about the area.
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Hello, Lovely Ladies;
I have a co-working on vacation, so I am being two people this week. I won't be around much. Just wanted to pop in and wave at y'all.
I am so frustrated... the scale simply will not budge - so, I have changed up my calorie goals.
Back in the day - I put myself down as "Lightly Active" and then did NOT eat back my exercise calories. It worked like a charm for a very long time - until my knee got all snarky. I had sound reasoning for changing my status to "sedentary" at that point, but, I also started eating back the exercise calories...
For whatever reason - that whole plan - while not an EPIC fail - IS a fail - as getting the scale to move is taking an act of Congress. So I am going back to what worked... set my goal at "lightly active" and I no longer will eat back the calories. I guess I am just an all or nothing kind of gal. I couldn't quite force myself to leave half the calories on the table - but, I was quite successful at leaving all the exercise calories for a very long time.
So, it's back to making sure I get my 500 calories of burn every day so that pound drops away... Keep your fingers crossed for me.
I had hoped that maybe I was getting stalled because I was getting more muscle tone in my lower body from all the PT - but the measuring tape doesn't bear that out...
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Allie - Hugs! So sorry for your loss.
Sarah - Awesome that you didn't gain any weight on your trip! Way to make great choices!
Charleen - I can't wait to see the finished masterpiece. You are a true artist.
regarding Coffee: I have all but given it up - mostly because I use a lot of half and half in mine. Now-a-days, I drink gallons if Chai Tea... Love me some spicy, non-sugar sweet tea.
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I have to run - there are several tasks awaiting me.... and I am a little rusty at them since they aren't my normal daily thing.
Hugs for Everybody!!
Re in TX2 -
Lanette in SW WA. Oh no worries, they are protected around here. Its illegal to hunt these Elk, or feed them for that matter. They are majestic!
Becca
Oregon
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Found this recipe for bug spray:
60 drops Eucalyptus Citridora (mosquitoes)
16 drops Rose Geranium (ticks)
16 drops lavender to protect and protect skin)
15 drops peppermint (repels insects and cools skin)
Mix in 4 oz spray bottle with 1 Tbsp vodka or vinegar swirl. Fill the rest of bottle with water. Shake. Apply often.
Or mix with carrier lotion or oil and apply often. Eucalyptus Citridora is as effective as Deet if used correctly.
With all oils make sure you keep caps on tight.
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Margaret ~ It was so interesting to read what you wrote about essential oils. So many uses. You are very knowledgeable.
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Good afternoon ladies:
Lisa Hope this week passes by smoothly
Mary Hope you had a nice walk
Carol I love when children make that great play in sports - it just fills them with confidence. I can see him beaming!
Charleen The quilt is absolutely breathtaking
Janet Your story about the tornado 4 years ago is terrifying. When is tornado season over?
Heather I love the vibrant colored broccoli and cauliflower - they are so gorgeous
Margaret I also use essential oils regularly. I make mixes for headaches, sore throats/congestion and use them in my cleaners. My favorites are lavender, tea tree and eucalyptus
Re Aw Re, it is such a long hard journey but you are doing so well. I think it is a great idea to re-assess and make some changes
So saw my trainer today and beat my own personal best: plank 2 min 20 seconds. I am working toward 3 min but it is hard for me. Looking forward to pasta with homemade pesto. So in prep for dinner, I couldn't eat much today, just a small quinoa salad and a boiled egg.
Well we got another blast of snow and now it is raining so this is a great formula for flooding. Really need the rain to stop. Sarah, waterlogged in Ontario 2 -
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Do any of you read the Brunetti detective series, set in Venice, by Donna Leon? I have just ordered the latest. We've read every single one of the series.
I'm also reading some proper literature for a change. I read so much non fiction and detective novels that it sometimes is a while since I read a serious novel. Just read Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift. I loved it. My problem is that I am so jealous of his beautiful style it almost makes me cry.
Off to bed now to start reading Exposure by Helen Dunmore.
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Mary my cousin sent me another trick you can use to prevent ticks is after being outside and working in garden or a walk is to take a lint clothes roller that has the sticky stuff on it and roll it on your clothes. It can help to get the ticks off before they get you. We both live in areas that are have ticks. Margaret 2
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Leftovers Queen! That's me. Leftover spaghetti. 1/2 cup of sauce, some roasted asparagus, mozzarella cheese, and four little mini hotdogs that I had cooked up yesterday. Yummy!
Have a good day all!
Becca
Oregon
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Sarah tornado season is pretty much over by the end of May but you never know.
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Margaret - what a great idea! I have one of those that I could use for that. I can put it inside of the screen porch so I could use it before I went into the house.
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Margaret. What is a carrier lotion?
Becca0 -
well found out my poor aunt had a severe vertigo attack and is in ICU.. this is the one who's husband just passed yesterday.. she is talking and feeling a bit better..
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Well, I'm back. Got home around 3. Actually, got home around 2 but while we were dress shopping I showed Denise one of the dresses that I'm comfortable in and she really liked it (it also is the most expensive <sigh> but she wanted to see a pic of me in it. So I went to the store and had them take a pic. Now I leave it up to her. I did find out that Vince is going to be in a gray tux. Pete mentioned that he had a black tux so I assumed that all the guys were wearing black.
Did about 15 minutes of yoga today. Jess left for work at 7 so I didn't think it right for me to stay there until Colby got up so I left.
Loved all the pics
Welcome coastalgosgal....lol
Beth - congrats on the auction
Heather - (((HUG))). We all would go so far out of our way for you
Karen - look at Olivia!!!
There is a Keurig at the Green Room and I only use it to make tea. I'm not a coffee drinker. Out of one pod I can usually get 3 cups
Kim - tell Sherry that good thoughts are coming from NC
Lenora - you'll love the movie. I did
Keeping Mia in my thoughts
DJ - no, Denise doesn't realize how she hurts me. I was HOPING that by her being in Kennett Square and close to Pete's mom that she'd help Denise mature. But that didn't happen. We did go to see the place where she's having the wedding. Seems she's paid them $4,000. Now I know we've only paid $2500. I'm suspecting that Pete's mother is paying. I'd really like to find out. They gave Denise copies of all her payments and she wouldn't let me see them (what's to hide???)
Colby helped me re-download a navigation app. The one that's in my car is good for long trips, but I'm thinking this one might be better for shorter trips. When I went to one bridal shop in Charlotte, the place was so new that it wasn't even in my GPS! It will be in this app.
Welcome everyone new!
Alison - my deepest sympathies. Hope your aunt gets better real fast
Michele in NC who is glad to be home
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Oops...forgot this
Charleen - you always make such gorgeous quilts, and Drama Queen is no different1 -
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KAREN - you noticed my deliberate mistake (not) LOL
Kate UK2 -
spikeyhair wrote: »KAREN - you noticed my deliberate mistake (not) LOL
Kate UK
Lol. Nice try, Kate. 1 -
janetr7476 wrote: »spikeyhair wrote: »KAREN - you noticed my deliberate mistake (not) LOL
Kate UK
Lol. Nice try, Kate.
Only one typo wasn't bad though
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Becca a carrier lotion is a lotion you add to the essential oils. Instead of a lotion I like to use coconut or almond oil. Some use an unscented lotion you buy. If you have a favorite unscented lotion you add the oils to them.
I get my essential oils at a local co-op, at a grocery store called Byerly's, and I have found some a TJ Max, too. Tea tree you can find at Target and Walgreen"s. Target occasionally carries some like lavender, but it is hit and miss. I have learned that one way to check quality is to see if the Latin name is on the label. If you buy an organic version it will cost more just like when you buy organic produce. I have also seen them online, but I have yet to buy them that way. I like to smell them before I buy. Often where they are sold they have testers. TJ Max does not, but they are cheaper there. What they carry is also hit and miss. Aldi's just sold some, but they sold out quickly because of their price. Margaret 0 -
Accountability Post
March Goals
Sunday's Progress (3/26)
1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
(B0, L65, D34 = 99)
2. Fiber 30g (19g)
✔3. Track/complete entry daily
✔4. Vegetables - big salad daily
5. Exercise - log 30 Fitbit minutes. (Got 15min)
✔6. No eating after 9pm.
✔7. In bed by midnight.
8. Declutter: ✔Office Supplies, Electronics, ✔Music, Craft Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, ✔Utility Drawer, Utility Closet
Sunday was a day trip day. Drove 5-6 hours.
Today was my Monday weigh-in day. Gained 4.6 lbs. Not happy with the scale. Putting that bït¢h in a corner until she apologizes. ;-) But, actually there are a few factors contributing:
• I'm retaining food... had a couple of binge episodes - I'm working on a way to curtail those.
• I'm retaining fluid... traveling in a car tends to make me retain more fluids... so I'm drinking lots of water today.
• Fell asleep without my CPAP mask last night and that can affect my weight too. Though not sure how much one night would contribute.
I'm hopeful I'll be able to reverse this quickly this week. We'll see.
Going to work my plan this week. Moving forward....
--Ginger in Texas
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Rori - Since you asked, here is a picture of Drama Queen in her early assembly. The larger parts are not sewn together yet, that will have to wait until more units are made. In this photo she is behaving but that last tantrum was a doosy. We have a long way to go, she will grow up to be almost king size. The photo is just the center of the quilt.
We compromised...I insisted on certain colors and she made it so I had to buy more fabric to get my colorway. Sigh. I wish my quilts would just be like other normal quilts.
Charleen in Colorado (The white squiggles are basted thread matching points)
Absolutely stunning!2
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