The easiest and probably cheapest alcoholic beverage to get a hold of would have to be beer, hands down. It’s probably also one of the most widely misunderstood. So what’s true and what’s now when it comes down to the average brew? If you make a habit of leaving six-packs in your wake, you’re sure to pile on the pounds, but you wont necessarily wind up with a beer belly. According to a German … [Read more...]
Meet The Material- Formica
By the 1950’s, Formica was a common sight in diners, soda shops and nearly 1/3 of the homes inAmerica. The Formica brand symbolized post-warAmericaand was seen as a triumph of American modernity and manufacturing ingenuity. After falling from favor, Formica is now experiencing, like most things do, a rise in popularity as its turning 100 years old. There are seriously thousands of colors, … [Read more...]
5 Laundry Gadgets You're Not Using
Here are 5 time saving laundry gadgets that you should, but probably aren't, using. Though some seem a little frivolous they really are a great help in your goal of completing the task that most people hate, but can't avoid. 1. Dryer Balls: Throw these felted wool balls into the dryer to separate wet clothes as they tumble, helping them dry faster with less stress on the fabric. Hint: a clean … [Read more...]
Celiac Disease- A Cure May be Near
I recently underwent some testing because my doctors thought I might have Celiac disease. I was absolutely terrified at the thought of loosing the ability to eat my favorite foods such as bread, pastas, donuts, anything that has gluten in it will upset the digestive system. Currently the only treatment for Celiac disease is a gluten free diet. However, a new study now offers hope for those who … [Read more...]
DIY- Mardi Gras Beads
Depending on where you are, you know Mardi Gras is coming up. My local grocery store has four isles set apart for Mardi Gras stuff. Who actually enjoys those play beads though? I know several people who offer theirs to my Princess and Pixie for their dress up clothes after the season. Here are some DIY paper beads that are a bit more stylish than the plastic costume beads and are sure to get … [Read more...]
Frugality: The Facts and The Myths
In this day and age where frugality is almost anything but a choice, what are the myths that underlie this way of living? And more importantly what are the actually truths of living frugally? 1. People are frugal because they have no choice. This can be true for some, but most have just prioritized their spending. If you think of everything you buy in terms of how much of your time you've sold … [Read more...]
VSthole's Valentines Day Tips
VALENTINES DAY IS THIS WEEK!! Happy Monday Tub Connection Blog readers!! Can you believe it's already here!? VALENTINES DAY IS THIS WEEK!! So excited. I love it better than Christmas! Every time I go to my local grocery store and I see that "seasonal" isle all stocked top to bottom with red white and pink paraphernalia I just want to push my cart off to the side and just go skipping up and … [Read more...]
The "Magic" Of Blue
It may sound like magic or something you’d find in a sci-fi novel, but believe it or not there is some science to back up the proposed healing properties of the color blue. Here is what color experts, psychologists and cultural references tell us and a few tips to incorporate it into your home. The anciet Egyptians and Chinese have often practiced chromo-therapy. This is the practice of using … [Read more...]
USPS Due To Stop Delivery On Saturdays
This wouldn’t be the first time, but it looks like the US Postal service will be ending Saturday delivery starting in August of this year. It’s expected to save about $2 billion a year, but that’s just a drop in the $16 billion bucket that the organization claimed as loss for 2012. It would impact 22,500 jobs which the USPS will try to achieve without layoffs. They would rather eliminate … [Read more...]
There's No Place Like Home-Personalize The Office
Disclaimer! These tips only work if your employer allows these touches to be added. Please check with your boss before you do any of the suggestions in this article. Everyone knows that when you’re at work, you’d probably rather be home but the fact is that you spend most of your time at the office. I have always loved adding my personal touches to my work areas and some employers are more … [Read more...]
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