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To prevent lunchtime sandwiches from becoming soggy, spread both pieces of bread to the edges with butter, mustard or mayonnaise. Then wrap the sandwich in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Or is possible, assemble the sandwich just before eating. Just pack the bread and filling separately.

Ingredients:

Baking soda

Water

Mix together to form a paste and apply to bite or sting. The paste neutralizes the bug’s venom and soothes the itch or sting naturally. You can also take 5 pellots of homeopathic apis at 30c strength, 3 times per day until the itching subsides. Also try applying a drop of lavender essential oil to the bite to take away the itch and stinging.

Article contributed by  ~Rose Cole, C.N.C., C.N.H.P.
Holistic Nutrition Coach, Rose Cole, publishes the Wellness With Rose “Natural Health & Nutrition Tips” email newsletter.  www.RoseCole.com!

Ever have a hard time knowing whether a steak is cooked properly? Instead of poking it with a fork or cutting it open (both of which let the juices run out), learn how to tell by touching the outside. For an example of how a steak feels at the different stages of cooking, look no further than your own hand. Touch your pointer finger to your thumb and then feel the fleshy part of your hand underneath your thumb. That is how a steak that is medium rare will feel. Your middle finger touched to your thumb shows you medium. Your ring finger to your thumb is medium well. And lastly your pinky finger to your thumb is well done.

Housework is a lot less overwhelming if you have a plan.  If you divide chores up into specific time blocks, or even days, they will be a lot easier to takle.  Don’t forget to make fun chore charts for the kids