A few days ago, the road that I normally drive home from a remote office was closed due to construction. I had two choices-turn around and backtrack to get to the highway, or take the nearby dirt road. I chose the dirt road. To …
I’ve made fruit pizza in various forms for several years, but this EASY patriotic version is always a hit at 4th of July parties! Enjoy! Print Patriotic Fruit Pizza Perfect for 4th of July or any summer gathering. Sure to be a hit with old …
This fresh avocado summer salad is the perfect side dish for any July 4th celebration! All of these flavors paired together will make your tastebuds jump for joy!
Fresh summer salad, delicious as a side dish or light main course on a hot summer evening.
This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I MAY receive a small commission with no extra charge to you. Every year, I take off work during the last week of June. Our wedding …
Because of the 4th of July Holiday, we will be featuring two recipes this week. Our first recipe was submitted by Arlena Stepp. Arlena has been experimenting with several low carb recipes, and these “Keto chips” would make a great low carb option to take …
A few days ago, an old note that I had written on Facebook came across my timeline. I wrote the note on my 45th birthday, and in it were a few tips that I had for my children. I titled this note “Advice from a 45 year Old”. I had forgotten all about the note until I read through it again, and frankly I was surprised at the wisdom that I shared. I remember that I struggled to come up with 25 pieces of advice, but each one is heartfelt.
1. Listen to your elders. The things they say may seem stupid to you now, but in twenty years you will think back and realize that they probably knew what they were talking about. Continue reading 25 Pieces of Good Advice: Lessons learned in 51 years
“It’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk”- Most of us have heard that phrase at some point in our lives. BUT, how many of you have actually tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk? I have!! It was almost twenty …
This week I have chosen a recipe sent to me by Jan Milbradt as our featured recipe of the week! Since Jan gave me the suggestion to implement a featured weekly recipe from readers, she gets to be the very first one featured! Thanks, Jan.. this …
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Well, you did it. You didn’t heed my advice from an earlier post , and you spent the entire day frolicking in the sun with no sunscreen. OUCH! Now, what can you do to ease your pain and suffering?
1. Aloe Vera: The aloe vera plant produces a gel-like substance that has “magical” healing properties for sunburns (and other skin injuries).
If you happen to have an aloe vera plant, break off a large piece and remove the outer skin. The magical goo is on the inside. Rub the sticky goo on the affected area. Of course, we don’t all have one of these plants sitting around the house (this is my plant pictured above), but there are many after sun gels on the market that contain aloe. For many years, my family has used Panama Jack After-Sun Skin Care Multi-Packs (Pack of 1, After Sun Burn Relief Gel)
2. Tea: Some folks suggest a certain kind of tea for this, but when you are hurting and can barely move because of a sunburn, you’ll use what you have around. We make a lot of iced tea, so I always have the Lipton Family-Sized Black Iced Tea Bags, Decaffeinated, Unsweetened 48 ct 
3. Milk: Cold milk is an easy treatment that gives immediate relief to a MILD sunburn. Dip a cotton ball in the milk and dab it gently on affected areas. Let the milk dry on the skin, as it forms a layer to keep the moisture in. If the smell of milk bothers you, this may not be the best remedy for you… but in my opinion the relief far outweighs the little nuisance of a milk smell! Leave this on for a few hours, wash off , and repeat as needed.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar: Simply mix 1/2 cup vinegar
5. Menthol Foam Shaving Cream: I have never tried this remedy, but I’ve heard it works wonders. Apparently, this doesn’t work with just any shaving cream, and this particular type can be difficult to find on store shelves. It has to be foamy menthol
Remember, PREVENTION is the best thing that you can do for your skin this summer! Wear a stylish summer hat, load up on the sunscreen ( this Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Body Lotion Broad Spectrum Spf 70, .
UPDATE: I have been informed that the potatoes were not cooking through in the time allotted. Since I typically throw all of the ingredients in before my workday and come home to a pot of wonderful soup, the times were a guesstimate. Please adjust your …
