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Sunday, February 9, 2014
Twelve Surprising Uses for Vicks VapoRub
1. Decongest Your Chest
The most common use of Vicks is to decongest your chest and throat area. When applied to the upper chest, it provides excellent relief of cough and congestion symptoms.
2. On Your Tootsies
Applying Vicks to your feet provides nighttime cough relief. Generously rub VapoRub all over your feet and cover them with socks. Your cough will subside.
3. Achy Breaky Muscles
Vicks relieves sore, overworked muscles. It increases circulation and provides almost instant aid. Use a generous portion and apply it over the aching area.
4. Get Rid of Nasty Nail Fungus
Rub VapoRub on your toenails if you suspect you have a fungus. Within days, the nail will turn dark—this means the Vicks is killing the fungus. As your toenail grows out, the dark part will grow off and you will have fungus-free feet. Keep applying the ointment over a period of two weeks to fully cleanse nail beds of any remaining bacteria.
5. Stop Your Cat from Scratching
To prevent Miss Kitty from ruining your doors, walls, and windows, apply a small amount of VapoRub to these areas. Cats detest the smell and will steer clear. Vicks can also be applied to your arms and legs if your kitty is prone to scratching you.
6. Pet Pee-Pee Deterrent
If your dog or cat is not yet potty trained, put an open bottle of Vicks on the area he or she likes to mark as their territory. The smell will discourage them from lifting their legs and wetting your rug.
7. Headaches Be Gone
Rub a small amount of Vicks VapoRub on your temples and forehead to help relieve headaches. The mentholated scent will release pressure in your head and instantly relieve pain.
8. Humidify Your Sleep
Vicks VapoRub can be used in special types of humidifiers and vaporizers. Ensure your humidifier has an aromatherapy compartment before using. The humidifier will circulate Vicks throughout the air and keep you breathing easy all night long.
9. Paper Cuts and Splinters
To prevent infection and speed up healing time, dab a small amount of Vicks on any small cut or splinter.
10. Ticks and Bugs
If you get bitten by a tick, apply Vicks immediately. The strong odor might help get the critter to release itself and stop bugging you.
11. Reek-free Racehorses
Professional racers smother VapoRub under the nostrils of racehorses on race day. The strong stench deters the stallions from the alluring odor of the female pony and keeps them focused on the race.
12. Go Away Mosquitoes
Apply small dabs of Vicks VapoRub to your skin and clothes and mosquitoes will steer clear. If you do get bitten, apply Vicks to the area and cover it with a Band-Aid to relieve itching.
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1. Decongest Your Chest
The most common use of Vicks is to decongest your chest and throat area. When applied to the upper chest, it provides excellent relief of cough and congestion symptoms.
2. On Your Tootsies
Applying Vicks to your feet provides nighttime cough relief. Generously rub VapoRub all over your feet and cover them with socks. Your cough will subside.
3. Achy Breaky Muscles
Vicks relieves sore, overworked muscles. It increases circulation and provides almost instant aid. Use a generous portion and apply it over the aching area.
4. Get Rid of Nasty Nail Fungus
Rub VapoRub on your toenails if you suspect you have a fungus. Within days, the nail will turn dark—this means the Vicks is killing the fungus. As your toenail grows out, the dark part will grow off and you will have fungus-free feet. Keep applying the ointment over a period of two weeks to fully cleanse nail beds of any remaining bacteria.
5. Stop Your Cat from Scratching
To prevent Miss Kitty from ruining your doors, walls, and windows, apply a small amount of VapoRub to these areas. Cats detest the smell and will steer clear. Vicks can also be applied to your arms and legs if your kitty is prone to scratching you.
6. Pet Pee-Pee Deterrent
If your dog or cat is not yet potty trained, put an open bottle of Vicks on the area he or she likes to mark as their territory. The smell will discourage them from lifting their legs and wetting your rug.
7. Headaches Be Gone
Rub a small amount of Vicks VapoRub on your temples and forehead to help relieve headaches. The mentholated scent will release pressure in your head and instantly relieve pain.
8. Humidify Your Sleep
Vicks VapoRub can be used in special types of humidifiers and vaporizers. Ensure your humidifier has an aromatherapy compartment before using. The humidifier will circulate Vicks throughout the air and keep you breathing easy all night long.
9. Paper Cuts and Splinters
To prevent infection and speed up healing time, dab a small amount of Vicks on any small cut or splinter.
10. Ticks and Bugs
If you get bitten by a tick, apply Vicks immediately. The strong odor might help get the critter to release itself and stop bugging you.
11. Reek-free Racehorses
Professional racers smother VapoRub under the nostrils of racehorses on race day. The strong stench deters the stallions from the alluring odor of the female pony and keeps them focused on the race.
12. Go Away Mosquitoes
Apply small dabs of Vicks VapoRub to your skin and clothes and mosquitoes will steer clear. If you do get bitten, apply Vicks to the area and cover it with a Band-Aid to relieve itching.
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Mexican Layer Dip
A great "lightened-up" layer dip perfect for the Big Super Bowl Game!
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Layer it Up!
Serves 16
A delicious layer dip without all the guilt
Prep Time - 15 min
Total Time - 1 hr
Ingredients
2 cups fat free refried beans
2 cups reduced fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat free salsa verde
2 medium avocados
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 cup reduced fat Monterey jack cheese
1 medium red pepper
1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
1.In a small bowl combine refried beans with salt, pepper and chili powder
2.In a second bowl mix together sour cream and salsa
3.In yet another bowl (I hope your not cleaning-up the kitchen) mash-up the avocado with lime juice, zest, garlic and a dash of salt - I like it still a bit chunky but mash as much as you like
4.In a square serving dish, or serving platter, spread out the refried beans
5.Next is the Avocado mixture...Yummy!!
6.Now comes the Sour Cream - it is getting so good
7.Now throw some cheese down, then the peppers and cilantro
8.I recommend that you refrigerate for at least a hour, but if you are anything like me that hour may only be 10 minutes...either way it is super yummy, especially with your own Homemade Chips
9.ENJOY!!
Notes
Each serving is 3 WW+ points
Nutritional Info
Calories: 130 Total Fat: 8.4 Saturated Fat: 3.3 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
Sodium: 540 mg Total Carbs: 9.6 Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g Sugars: 1.3 g Protein: 5.2 g
By MJ
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Layer it Up!
Serves 16
A delicious layer dip without all the guilt
Prep Time - 15 min
Total Time - 1 hr
Ingredients
2 cups fat free refried beans
2 cups reduced fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat free salsa verde
2 medium avocados
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 cup reduced fat Monterey jack cheese
1 medium red pepper
1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
1.In a small bowl combine refried beans with salt, pepper and chili powder
2.In a second bowl mix together sour cream and salsa
3.In yet another bowl (I hope your not cleaning-up the kitchen) mash-up the avocado with lime juice, zest, garlic and a dash of salt - I like it still a bit chunky but mash as much as you like
4.In a square serving dish, or serving platter, spread out the refried beans
5.Next is the Avocado mixture...Yummy!!
6.Now comes the Sour Cream - it is getting so good
7.Now throw some cheese down, then the peppers and cilantro
8.I recommend that you refrigerate for at least a hour, but if you are anything like me that hour may only be 10 minutes...either way it is super yummy, especially with your own Homemade Chips
9.ENJOY!!
Notes
Each serving is 3 WW+ points
Nutritional Info
Calories: 130 Total Fat: 8.4 Saturated Fat: 3.3 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
Sodium: 540 mg Total Carbs: 9.6 Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g Sugars: 1.3 g Protein: 5.2 g
By MJ
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
A no bake snack that is easy, fun, low in calories and yummy!!
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Peanut Butter Oat Balls
Serves 24
A no bake snack that is low in points and great for after school, quick breakfast or after workout pick me up.
Prep Time - 5 min
Total Time - 1 hr
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup puffed rice cereal
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
Optional Add-in's
Pecans, walnuts or almonds
Toasted Coconut
Dried Cranberries, cherries or apricot
Instructions
1.In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients
2.Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to help make it easier to roll
3.Using your hands roll mixture into 1" balls, you may have to press ingredients into each other to make it all stick together - if the mixture is too dry add in some additional maple syrup, peanut butter or honey
4.Refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so t set the balls
5.Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Notes
Each ball is 2 WW+ points
Nutritional Info
Calories: 87 Total Fat: 3.6 g Saturated Fat: 1.1 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
Sodium: 33.2 mg Total Carbs: 12 g Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g Sugars: 6.1 g Protein: 2.5 g
By MJ
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Peanut Butter Oat Balls
Serves 24
A no bake snack that is low in points and great for after school, quick breakfast or after workout pick me up.
Prep Time - 5 min
Total Time - 1 hr
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup puffed rice cereal
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
Optional Add-in's
Pecans, walnuts or almonds
Toasted Coconut
Dried Cranberries, cherries or apricot
Instructions
1.In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients
2.Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to help make it easier to roll
3.Using your hands roll mixture into 1" balls, you may have to press ingredients into each other to make it all stick together - if the mixture is too dry add in some additional maple syrup, peanut butter or honey
4.Refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so t set the balls
5.Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Notes
Each ball is 2 WW+ points
Nutritional Info
Calories: 87 Total Fat: 3.6 g Saturated Fat: 1.1 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
Sodium: 33.2 mg Total Carbs: 12 g Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g Sugars: 6.1 g Protein: 2.5 g
By MJ
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Apple Cinnamon Loaf
Apple Cinnamon Loaf
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1/3 cup brown sugar (not packed)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 apple, peeled and chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside. Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla extract.
Combine flour and baking powder together in another bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Next add half the apples and half the brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat apple mixture into batter.
Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and add more brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a finger or spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
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1/3 cup brown sugar (not packed)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 apple, peeled and chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside. Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla extract.
Combine flour and baking powder together in another bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Next add half the apples and half the brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat apple mixture into batter.
Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and add more brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a finger or spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
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