I was also surprised not to see more WI made beers on the list. We have the best beer in the country! As far as cheap beers, Schlitz (since they went back to the original recipe) is also a very drinkable option.
I love pop. Have since i was a kid. I don't plan on giving them up. They taste toooo good--nothing has that burn! I gave up smoking 5 yrs ago--am very thankful for that. But i plan on keeping Dr Pepper as my lone vice.
First of all, you needn't explain why you and your wife put your children on formula. It's a perfectly acceptable food for babies.
No, not all formula is the same, but the FDA does have strict guidelines on formula nutrition and safety. True, the protein might be from whey and/or casein in milk-based formulas and comes from soy in soy-based formulas. The protein might be broken down differently. The fats and carbohydrates/sugars can also come from different sources. Corn, soybean, safflower and/or coconut oils are the most common fat sources. The most common sugars are lactose, maltodextrin (usually derived from corn, rice and/or potato starch in the States) and corn syrup. All of these ingredients are safe and legitimate foods. The nutrients in all formula must fall within certain ranges. As the author pointed out, some babies with food allergies and sensitivities need to avoid formulas containing certain ingredients. Some babies with digestive issues may fare better on a particular formula. If your child is artificially fed and immuno- compromised, ready-to-feed might be recommended as it is sterile. However, most babies have no special dietary needs and will thrive on any commercial formula. i.e, It probably doesn't matter whether your baby is getting whey or casein-- or soybean, corn or safflower oil. Pick a can, any can. It may as well be the cheapest one.
Yes, there have been a few incidences of tainted baby formula. On the other hand, breast milk can be contaminated, too. A mother can sometimes pass on environmental contaminants, drugs and even HIV/AIDS to her child by nursing. I'm not anti- breastfeeding: it is the best option in many cases. I only mean that breast milk can occasionally pose safety issues, too. It's important to evaluate your own circumstances when deciding how to feed your child. And it's neither fair nor accurate to wave the tainted formula stories in bottle-feeding parents' faces while insinuating that there couldn't possibly be a problem with breast milk.
i must agree i have had itchy scalp for years ,it would be ok the day after i shampoo but if i didnt shampoo every day it wioud get itchy the folowing day,i have tried many shampoos i think they all dry the scalp! so i dont do that anymore,a cup of vinigar in the bath and i wash my hair with that and all of me! my natural oils are improving my skin and hair and the vinigar kills all the bactebia that creates any body oder,big improvement!! can wash my hair once or twice a week and it feels great!!
The best gift I ever received was when I was in eighth grade. I am a voracious reader and my parent purchased all of the titles in the Piers Anthony Xanth series. I spent the entire winter holiday curled up reading :)
When I was in college I drank one to two 20 oz. Mt. Dews a day. More if I was studying or something. I finally realized how ridiculous it was when I downed a bottle to help me stay awake and was asleep 30 minutes later. Caffeine had lost all its effectiveness.
Three years later, I got dental insurance again and found out that I had 12 cavities ($2,000 to repair), depsite taking good care of my teeth regularly. If I hadn't already quit drinking soda, that would have clinched it.
Now I drink two cups of coffee in the morning (can't do caffeine after 12 pm or I don't sleep well), herbal tea at work (because the office is cold), and a beer or a glass of wine some evenings with dinner.
After I stopped drinking it, I realized that the thing I missed most about soda was the fizz. I started drinking flavored soda water (unsweetened -- Faygo makes some, or La Croix, although I hate the canned flavor of La Croix). It's got all the fizzy satisfaction of soda without the extra calories and teeth degrading evilness. At restaurants, I order soda water with lime instead of tap water to save some money on both drinks and appetizers, since the fizz keeps my stomach satisfied until dinner arrives.
When it comes to warm clothes for indoor wear I usually turn to Icebreaker merino gear (http://www.liveoutthere.com/buy/icebreaker.html)--it's great at wicking away moisture and keeping you warm. And, it doesn't stink! Which is a major bonus for laundry loathing individuals such as myself. I also like to heat up a beanbag and take it to bed with me--it gets everything toasty so I don't have to try and warm up before I can fall asleep!
I have had a problem with scaly scalp in spots for years. After i started rinsing my hair with vinegar (and then water) the scaly spots have disappeared!
I admit that I occasionally shell out for a can (only canned, I don't know why) of Diet Coke. But I was raised without soda, so the real stuff has never appealed to me. I like fizzy things, so I drink sparkling water.
I know I need to give up soda and I've tried several times but I just can't do it. I don't object to drinking water but it's boring. I hate tea. Giving up soda is made harder by the fact that I'm addicted so I feel sick for weeks! If I could give it off without the side effects, I might consider it.
Great post! My weakness is Mt. Dew and I really need to quit drinking it because it offers nothing good for me! This post is a great reminder of why I should quit.
Everything in moderation is fine. I am trying to move to SmartWater, but those are even more expensive unless I find them for $1 each. soda is easy at most lunch places.
Well, this article confirms what I already knew, I need to stop drinking soda. Deep down I know that it is unneeded, costly, and unhealthy. This is the inspiration for me to make giving up soda is my new year's resolution. Wish me luck!
I drink exclusively tap water from my water bottle. Thankfully soda has never appealed to me. After researching the health implications of drinking soda (both sugar and artificial sweeteners are toxic) I am trying to convince my husband to quit. As with any addiction, it's an uphill battle.
guys like you just make me want to lop my hair off all the sooner. boy cut, did you say? or the classic pixie?
also, per your other comment, it doesn't take "years" to grow back. it takes about 15 minutes, depending on the lady.
my husband was doing recycling for some drink manufacturers and when the full cans were crushed, the content became hazardous and corrosive. My husband was also diabetic and I was concerned for his health (he has passed since). It has been about eight years now. I was also a foster parent and each child (all under 5) had teeth that required additional dental attention one of the reason having been from soda drinking
I gave up soda on May 8, 2010, and I haven't looked back! There are some foods I eat that remind me of the taste of my beloved Diet Dr. Pepper, so I generally stay away from those foods. But other than that, I've seen nothing but positives from quitting! After getting over the initial withdrawal symptoms, I've had fewer migraines than I did while drinking soda, and I experience less indigestion if I drink water with a meal. (Drinking diet soda with meals almost always left me miserable afterward but not enough to stop apparently!) Plus, I don't have to worry about the nasty long-term health side effects mentioned here in this article. AND it saves lots of money and helps the environment - bonus!
I'd definitely put myself in the frugal category most of the time, but I also slip into the cheap category. I've been on a spending fast for the last year, to pay off student loan debt ($14,000 paid off this year!). Because of the rules I've laid out for myself, I definitely slip into cheap at times and there are certain situations where I've felt really guilty about that. I'm going to try to level things out in the new year and stick to the frugal category. It feels way better than cheap and over spending!
I was also surprised not to see more WI made beers on the list. We have the best beer in the country! As far as cheap beers, Schlitz (since they went back to the original recipe) is also a very drinkable option.
I love pop. Have since i was a kid. I don't plan on giving them up. They taste toooo good--nothing has that burn! I gave up smoking 5 yrs ago--am very thankful for that. But i plan on keeping Dr Pepper as my lone vice.
First of all, you needn't explain why you and your wife put your children on formula. It's a perfectly acceptable food for babies.
No, not all formula is the same, but the FDA does have strict guidelines on formula nutrition and safety. True, the protein might be from whey and/or casein in milk-based formulas and comes from soy in soy-based formulas. The protein might be broken down differently. The fats and carbohydrates/sugars can also come from different sources. Corn, soybean, safflower and/or coconut oils are the most common fat sources. The most common sugars are lactose, maltodextrin (usually derived from corn, rice and/or potato starch in the States) and corn syrup. All of these ingredients are safe and legitimate foods. The nutrients in all formula must fall within certain ranges. As the author pointed out, some babies with food allergies and sensitivities need to avoid formulas containing certain ingredients. Some babies with digestive issues may fare better on a particular formula. If your child is artificially fed and immuno- compromised, ready-to-feed might be recommended as it is sterile. However, most babies have no special dietary needs and will thrive on any commercial formula. i.e, It probably doesn't matter whether your baby is getting whey or casein-- or soybean, corn or safflower oil. Pick a can, any can. It may as well be the cheapest one.
Yes, there have been a few incidences of tainted baby formula. On the other hand, breast milk can be contaminated, too. A mother can sometimes pass on environmental contaminants, drugs and even HIV/AIDS to her child by nursing. I'm not anti- breastfeeding: it is the best option in many cases. I only mean that breast milk can occasionally pose safety issues, too. It's important to evaluate your own circumstances when deciding how to feed your child. And it's neither fair nor accurate to wave the tainted formula stories in bottle-feeding parents' faces while insinuating that there couldn't possibly be a problem with breast milk.
i must agree i have had itchy scalp for years ,it would be ok the day after i shampoo but if i didnt shampoo every day it wioud get itchy the folowing day,i have tried many shampoos i think they all dry the scalp! so i dont do that anymore,a cup of vinigar in the bath and i wash my hair with that and all of me! my natural oils are improving my skin and hair and the vinigar kills all the bactebia that creates any body oder,big improvement!! can wash my hair once or twice a week and it feels great!!
The best gift I ever received was when I was in eighth grade. I am a voracious reader and my parent purchased all of the titles in the Piers Anthony Xanth series. I spent the entire winter holiday curled up reading :)
When I was in college I drank one to two 20 oz. Mt. Dews a day. More if I was studying or something. I finally realized how ridiculous it was when I downed a bottle to help me stay awake and was asleep 30 minutes later. Caffeine had lost all its effectiveness.
Three years later, I got dental insurance again and found out that I had 12 cavities ($2,000 to repair), depsite taking good care of my teeth regularly. If I hadn't already quit drinking soda, that would have clinched it.
Now I drink two cups of coffee in the morning (can't do caffeine after 12 pm or I don't sleep well), herbal tea at work (because the office is cold), and a beer or a glass of wine some evenings with dinner.
After I stopped drinking it, I realized that the thing I missed most about soda was the fizz. I started drinking flavored soda water (unsweetened -- Faygo makes some, or La Croix, although I hate the canned flavor of La Croix). It's got all the fizzy satisfaction of soda without the extra calories and teeth degrading evilness. At restaurants, I order soda water with lime instead of tap water to save some money on both drinks and appetizers, since the fizz keeps my stomach satisfied until dinner arrives.
soda is gross! i've never been a fan. for those that want to keep the bubbly, switch to sparkling water and add a lemon or an orange.
i drink green tea or water all day. supposedly, green tea burns an extra 30 calories a day just from drinking it.
This may sound cheesy but the best gift I got was my daughter who was born just before Christmas last year.
When it comes to warm clothes for indoor wear I usually turn to Icebreaker merino gear (http://www.liveoutthere.com/buy/icebreaker.html)--it's great at wicking away moisture and keeping you warm. And, it doesn't stink! Which is a major bonus for laundry loathing individuals such as myself. I also like to heat up a beanbag and take it to bed with me--it gets everything toasty so I don't have to try and warm up before I can fall asleep!
my parents gave me a car this year. super old and rusty, but it does the job.
The image in my mind of that house is amazing. And very goth.
I have had a problem with scaly scalp in spots for years. After i started rinsing my hair with vinegar (and then water) the scaly spots have disappeared!
I admit that I occasionally shell out for a can (only canned, I don't know why) of Diet Coke. But I was raised without soda, so the real stuff has never appealed to me. I like fizzy things, so I drink sparkling water.
And, uh... champagne. Lots of that.
I know I need to give up soda and I've tried several times but I just can't do it. I don't object to drinking water but it's boring. I hate tea. Giving up soda is made harder by the fact that I'm addicted so I feel sick for weeks! If I could give it off without the side effects, I might consider it.
Great post! My weakness is Mt. Dew and I really need to quit drinking it because it offers nothing good for me! This post is a great reminder of why I should quit.
Everything in moderation is fine. I am trying to move to SmartWater, but those are even more expensive unless I find them for $1 each. soda is easy at most lunch places.
You can this about many items marketers put in front of us. Candy bars, cake, energy drinks, almost anything we really don't need to eat.
Well, this article confirms what I already knew, I need to stop drinking soda. Deep down I know that it is unneeded, costly, and unhealthy. This is the inspiration for me to make giving up soda is my new year's resolution. Wish me luck!
I drink exclusively tap water from my water bottle. Thankfully soda has never appealed to me. After researching the health implications of drinking soda (both sugar and artificial sweeteners are toxic) I am trying to convince my husband to quit. As with any addiction, it's an uphill battle.
guys like you just make me want to lop my hair off all the sooner. boy cut, did you say? or the classic pixie?
also, per your other comment, it doesn't take "years" to grow back. it takes about 15 minutes, depending on the lady.
Snow tubing rocks! Particularly when you have a good tube. Great post. Thanks!
my husband was doing recycling for some drink manufacturers and when the full cans were crushed, the content became hazardous and corrosive. My husband was also diabetic and I was concerned for his health (he has passed since). It has been about eight years now. I was also a foster parent and each child (all under 5) had teeth that required additional dental attention one of the reason having been from soda drinking
I gave up soda on May 8, 2010, and I haven't looked back! There are some foods I eat that remind me of the taste of my beloved Diet Dr. Pepper, so I generally stay away from those foods. But other than that, I've seen nothing but positives from quitting! After getting over the initial withdrawal symptoms, I've had fewer migraines than I did while drinking soda, and I experience less indigestion if I drink water with a meal. (Drinking diet soda with meals almost always left me miserable afterward but not enough to stop apparently!) Plus, I don't have to worry about the nasty long-term health side effects mentioned here in this article. AND it saves lots of money and helps the environment - bonus!
Great post!
Amen to all the above. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I'd definitely put myself in the frugal category most of the time, but I also slip into the cheap category. I've been on a spending fast for the last year, to pay off student loan debt ($14,000 paid off this year!). Because of the rules I've laid out for myself, I definitely slip into cheap at times and there are certain situations where I've felt really guilty about that. I'm going to try to level things out in the new year and stick to the frugal category. It feels way better than cheap and over spending!