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Other ways to use lip balm?! Yes, indeed it's a great multi-tasker. Here are a few ideas for using your lip balm to its full potential:

*Quick lip scrub--take a bit of regular granulated sugar in the palm of your hand. Rub the end of your lip balm in the sugar until it sticks to it a bit then lightly scrub your lips with the tube. Rinse the sugar off your lips and wipe any excess off the balm in a clean paper towel.

*Prevent chapped noses--have a cold or allergy induced runny nose? Place a bit… Continue

Our kids could really help make the world a better place. My son came home from school telling me about a community service project he signed up for, and I suddenly remembered his teachers discussing this earlier in the year. He attends a regular public school, that just so happens to require 10 hours of community service per year for all students. He's really excited about the project he signed up for, and mentioned that he'll be helping out at one of the middle school buildings with upkeep of… Continue

I saw an article recently with a list of the holiday songs the author was already tired of hearing. So, I thought I'd write instead about 5 of my favorite holiday songs!! We listen to a lot of Christmas songs this time of year. With the local radio station that plays them 24-7 and my husband's sincere love of music, we have plenty to get us in the mood of the season. Not feeling too cheery and bright and glistening with Holiday Spirit? Try these:

1. Sleigh Ride--cheery and fun!
2. White Christm… Continue

For when you can't make it to the spa and your face needs a little TLC, here are a few ideas for some facial masks you can make at home.

*Puree half a peeled, sliced cucumber in a food processor or blender and add one-tablespoon plain yogurt. Apply this to the face and let set for about 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp washcloth. With zinc and lactic acid, yogurt is a great treatment for your skin. Cucumbers help hydrate your skin.

*Smoosh a handful of strawberries and mix well with one… Continue

Check this out! www.freerice.com A way to increase your vocabulary and raise money for a good cause at the same time. For each correct answer, a sponsor donates 20 grains of rice through the UN World Food Program to help end hunger. And after you've brushed up on your vocab, you can change subjects to chemistry, other languages, geography, math, grammar, or art. There is a very thorough FAQ section so you can read about how it works and the good they're doing around the world.

Help end world hu… Continue