Sun Protection – How Much Sunscreen?

Friday, 28 May 2010, 14:50 | Category : Uncategorized
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On a typical day you should expect to use about a shot glass full on sunscreen for exposed skin. If you are going to the beach expect to use more as you are exposing more skin. Also reapply it every hour as sweat and water will dilute your protection. Just my 2 cents. Jim @ [...]

Free Decorating – Colored Vases

Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 7:00 | Category : Uncategorized
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Liven up clear vases and add color to your room based on your moods. Just add a couple food coloring to the water in the vase. The colored water shows nicely through the vase and you now have a designer touch for something you already have on hand in your house. You can also experiment [...]

Easy Way to Eat More Veggies (Or Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies) – Hamburgers

Tuesday, 5 January 2010, 7:00 | Category : Uncategorized
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Everyone loves hamburgers. Well almost everyone. But Veggies are another story. Mix 1 cup chopped onions, garlic and mushrooms sautéed in olive oil to 1 pound of ground beef. You have just added veggies to your diet and it did not taste bad. The flavor of the meat hides the yucky taste. Add a piece [...]

Reading Labels – Whole Grain

Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 7:00 | Category : Uncategorized
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Watch your packages. To be labeled a “good source of whole grains” the food must contain 8 to 15 grams per serving. It may meet want you want but check for preservatives, sugar and fats that you want to avoid. Just because it is labeled “healthy” doesn’t mean it is. Just my 2 cents. Jim [...]

Reading Labels – Organic

Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 7:00 | Category : Uncategorized
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Watch your packages. Organic snacks can contain the same number or more calories and additives that the non-organic chips, cookies and crackers. Also it may have just as many preservatives, sugars and fats that you want to avoid. Just because it is labeled “healthy” doesn’t mean it is. Just my 2 cents. Jim @ ChangeJarSavings.com [...]