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February 11, 2019

A Valentine Wreath Of Repurposed TP Rolls

I found inspiration for this wreath on a blog that shared on my Friday Features Party on Jan 24th. I changed it up some,
but I still really love the look of hers, the paint is darker and it seems more delicate, she actually used real Ivy leaves.

The Boondocks Blog Valentine S Heart Wreath Using Toilet Paper Rolls — **Valentine Wreath created by Mary from The Boon Docks Blog**

My version of Mary's wreath-Oh My Heartsie Girl — **My version of Mary’s wreath-Oh My Heartsie Girl**

She is originally from Greece and recently moved to New York. Her name is Mary and her blog is “The Boon Docks Blog”,
you can see more details on how she made hers, she took more pictures in progress Here
I featured her wreath on Friday Features party on Jan 31st.

What you need are toilet paper rolls, about 30 is what I used for the wreath but it will depend on the size of wreath you are creating. I had everything at home for my project, I like it like that. I already have so many craft supplies I didnt want to spend any money on more. So pretty much-repurposed supplies.
•A wire coat hanger, heavy-duty craft wire or a wire wreath from the craft store. Coat hanger from the closet
•Red paint & brush from craft supplies when I was more actively creating
•Red Ribbon from my Christmas decorations
•Greenery from another project
•Stapler from my husband’s desk
I used a coat hanger and had my son shape into a heart and wire the ends together. He didn’t ask nor did we discuss how I would get the tp rolls on the heart, I was thinking I would thread them on but because the wire was so strong he knew in foresight, I would not be able to unwind with my hands so he closed it tight with pliers. Sooo I decided I would paint the tp rolls and then cut them in thirds and then cut them open, slip them on and staple them shut. Worked perfectly.

The next step was to add ribbon to stabilize the tp rolls as they kept slipping down. I think it really made this pretty, what do you think?
Then I added some ivy I cut up in smaller pieces in strategic places for my eyes appeal.
Did I get it right?
I had a thought that I could add a bow to the center at the top by opted to leave it simple. And here’s another Valentine Wreath I made in 2016

What is it you do special for Valentines? Did you make a special Valentine Craft? And do you have special plans?
#1 Prepare a meal together
#2 Go to a special restaurant
#3 Take a staycation
#4 Do a couples spa night
#5 Turn the lights down low and dance with your beloved
#6 Read a book together, like romantic poems
I would love to hear in comments, leave a link so we can all check it out.
Wishing you all a Happy Valentines!!! ~♥~

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Sharing at these lovely parties:
The Dedicated House //Make it Pretty Monday – Week 283 | Lou Lou Girls // Fabulous Party |April J Harris // Hearth and Soul

February 9, 2019May 6, 2021

7 Reasons CBD Oil is Great for Anti-Aging

Cannabidiol or CBD oil is one of the extracts of marijuana or the hemp plant, the other one being tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. CBD has many health benefits and does not have the psychoactive or mind-altering effects responsible for making people get high. It is the other extract THC that has these properties and is still the same used for recreational purposes. According to a study carried out by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology CBD is the main non-psychoactive extract of Cannabis. Research shows that CBD oil has anti-aging properties that could be beneficial to many. A trusted website familiar with the issue CBD Trust recommends that you check the label properly to ensure that you are buying cannabidiol and not any other extract. Let’s look at some of the ways this oil is good for anti-aging.

Prevents Early Onset of Wrinkles

CBD oil contains anti-oxidants elements that prevent the early onset of wrinkles. These properties help to moisturize and kill pathogens or harmful bacteria leaving your skin supple and healthy. You, however, have to take good care of your skin in addition to using the oil for you to see or realize these benefits. The oil inhibits inflammation and counteracts free-radical damage.

Good for Reducing or Getting Rid of Acne

Acne is one condition that facilitates aging and poor skin health. CBD reduces the inflammatory conditions and helps soothe the skin as well as reduce soreness and redness in addition to diminishing black spots. It also acts against sebum especially if you have oily skin preventing the development of pimples and other factors that result in acne.

Reduces Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are mental and psychological disorders that have a significant negative effect on the overall physical health of a person. These are two conditions that hasten aging. People with depression often appear beaten up and aged even when they are still what society would consider young. CBD oil helps relax your brain cells enabling you to focus more since it regulates the production of the stress hormone cortisol. The management of this hormone also enables you sleep soundly allowing your body and mind to rejuvenate keeping you young and energetic.

Stimulates Appetite

Lack of proper nutrition is also a cause of early aging. Your body needs to keep well-fed with the proper diet and hydrated. While lack of appetite is not a serious concern for the young folks, it is usually a challenge to older individuals. Seniors who often fail to feed properly might end up weaker than they should actually be depending on their age. CBD, like its counterpart THC, stimulates appetite but without the side effects associated with THC of paranoia and depression. When seniors feed properly, they maintain good body weight, have their body tissues and cells working and maintain a youthful gait.

Lowers the Possibility of Acquiring Diabetes

Diabetes is a debilitating disease that if not well managed often leads to serious body weakness, disability, and death. It is also a major cause of premature aging in most individuals that are unlucky to acquire it at a young age. In addition to a proper diet and exercise, CBD oil can help prevent this disease or help manage it better than conventional medicine. In a study published in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers found significant relations between smaller waist circumferences and marijuana use. The research had 4,657 men and women of whom 579 were current users of marijuana, while 1,975 had used the substance in the past. The researchers found out that the current use of marijuana saw a 16% reduction in fasting insulin levels.

Alternative Medications

Most conventional medications often have side effects, especially on senior people. This type of medicine hastens aging when used regularly. There is an increased number of older people who are in one form of medication or another. Prescription drugs are in most cases counterproductive and most induce early aging by weakening body cells and some are even very addictive. CBD has properties that help rejuvenate body cells and prevent various illnesses associated with old age. If the seniors can instead use this oil in place of most of these prescription drugs, they would significantly tackle the aging challenges.

Always ensure that you use CBD with the supervision of a specialist to acquire maximum benefits. You can buy CBD oil in Illinois or Online for convenience.

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February 9, 2019

Celebrating Birthdays Never Goes Out Of Style With a Birthday Cake

Whether it’s an adult or a toddler, birthdays are always special! It is one day where you get pampered, and you can get to do all you like. The majority of people have interesting ways to celebrate their birthdays, based on their likes and hobbies. But one of the ways to celebrate that never goes out of fashion is the birthday cake.

A birthday cake designed the way you want adds an extra spark to your birthday celebrations. And today you have multiple cake flavors and designs to select from. There are countless online resources to browse through that will help you to decide on the best birthday cake ideas. You can browse through Styckie Blog and other similar support and get various ideas as well. Discussed below are some interesting ideas for your birthday cake selection.

You can experiment with the ice-cream cakes
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It is one of the newest trends in the birthday cake section! As the name suggests, this cake type makes use of ice-cream and tastes delectable. The common concern that arises is that of the ice-cream melting too fast. The bakery experts today make use of thick and flavored ice-cream along with cream cheese to ensure that the blend is thick and the cake doesn’t melt very fast. Ice-cream birthday cakes usually are bigger and thicker than the traditional one pound cakes. Concerning the look, ice-cream cakes resemble a cheesecake. However, it tastes different. The price varies on the flavor and the size.

Opt-in for the themed cakes
Source Cake Central

The themed birthday cakes too are one of the favorite picks! As the name suggests, these cakes are centered on a theme, which can be fictional or conceptual. For instance, if your friend is a huge Game of Thrones (GOT) fan, you can opt-in for a birthday themed cake with GOT themes and characters. Other favorite themes to select from include Lord of the Rings, Mermaid, Moana, Barbie and the like. Usually, people think that themed cakes are for children. But you can use it for adults as well by customizing it according to their choice.

Photo-cakes never go out of fashion
Source One Wed

If you thought that you could only customize the picture of a face or any other photo on a Tee shirt or commodity, then there’s more for you to discover. Today, you have access to the photo cakes which is a perfect way to wish birthday for adults and other senior citizens. You can use one single photo or many based on your requirement. Generally, it takes about two or three days to customize a photo cake. You can customize the cake based on the size and shape you want.

Quirky cake ideas
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Gone are the days when you only could experiment with the conventional birthday cake patterns! Today, you can break the age-old pattern and experiment with quirky ideas as well. You can try out different cake ideas like pancake birthday cakes or crepe birthday cakes. You get to select from a mix of chocolate syrups, sauce and crèmes as well.

There are several other cake ideas that you can experiment with today! If you want to experience something unique on your birthday, you can read more on quirky and exciting birthday cake ideas and implement the same.

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February 7, 2019

Blogging Without Google+After Massive Data Exposure

Do you use Google+? What do you know about it? Want to use it? I have been using it for years and it has served its purpose for comments here on my blog and for sharing to G+ in communities to help promote my blog posts and events of all kinds. I bet you have too! I have spent hours growing my G+ followers and following hundreds no actually thousands of bloggers. You see when you post something and use the + you could add the person’s name it helps to show up in their stream, kinda like Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Well if you have been thinking about joining its too late. Yep, that’s right no more Google+. As of April 2, 2019, it will be gone, actually, it has already started in some parts of Google+ and that will also mean comments on your blog, they will stop working.

As of April 2, 2019 Google+ Comments, Will Be Gone

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Find Google Announcement Here

So what now, what do you do? But first, let me tell you why it is shutting down. You see in about in March of 2018 there was a security breach, a massive data exposure of up to 500,000 users and while Google tried to quell the news, Wall Street Journal reported it in March of 2018. The company found a bug that allowed People API’s access to Googles + profiles which included names, emails, gender and age. Note: For privacy Google only keeps API’s for 2 weeks, but during the time of the problem, they could not tell actually who it impacted. So last year Google stopped the long-standing practice of scanning email for advertising purposes. Yes, they were snooping in your email to see what kinds of things you like to shop for, for their advertising purposes.

So Google+ is considered a [social network] for consumers but will no longer be available after April 2nd! Some features are already being affected. But Google is keeping it for enterprise customers who use it. Called Google Posts…more later

So what does this mean to a blogger, well it means you will need to remove the G+ icon from your blog, newsletters and email anywhere you have it displayed? And for comments on your blog you will need to switch over to your own blogs comment system or find a commenting system that will work for you. Suggestions are your own blog’s comments, Akismet, Disque, Facebook, and there are others which has the option of sharing to FB. And there are others, but you will need to decide. But if you are on WordPress you can check your Plugins and activate one.

If you are currently using Google comments on WordPress, that means deactivating that plugin.

But there is more about Google+ , it also means that all those communities you joined and have been using….Go Away… But if you take action now you can download and backup your data, it just depends on if you want to or need this information. You can read more in-depth on Dummies.com

And for bloggers that use Blogspot, I found a tutorial on the Widgets that have been available on your blogs. the 1+ Button | Google Followers | Google Plus Badge as those will all be going away and you need to know how to handle this. I have other blogs on Blogspot too so I will be making the necessary changes by using the tip sheet I was able to make the changes in just a few minutes. The Latest Tips on Blogger

Also on the Tips On Blogger, there are other tips to help you with your blog so be sure to go through and read as there are tweaks you can use on the Blogspot blogs.

BUT WAIT. I’m not done yet, remember I mentioned Google created Google Posts, so what Google is offering is a Google Business Listing for those that want their business to be found, watch for my next article on ways to promote your business. You do want your business to be found right, drive more sales? Want my next article signup here so you wont miss it.

What kind of blogging platform do you use, Blogger or WordPress? At this point what commenting system have you been using and what have you found that works best?

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