Diarrheal vomit just in time {NOT}!

Daydreams, huh?

Last Friday night I was thinking how nice it was going to be to recover from last week’s craziness at work, how we are going to use to whole weekend to do some hiking, bicycling and picnic with the kids, and we were even planning to go to the movies and have a romantic night with my husband  on Saturday night, while the kiddos are sleeping over at Granny’s place.

 

But my plans went down the loo … literally speaking.

 

Quite soon after I fell asleep, my son came crawling up in my bed, telling me that his tummy hurt and soon we had to rush to the toilet. I’m telling you, it was everything from diarrhea to throwing up multiple times until it was dawn and he fell asleep in our bed, all eased up. Long after I couldn’t settle down, there was a whole lot of cleaning (even the darn walls) waiting for me, as not all the vomit reached the toilet, if you know what I mean :( .

I was not as happy about cleaning, as she seems to be…

Not that I ever feel happy about cleaning…

:)

 

I cleaned and disinfected the house until early morning, and when I was just about to fall asleep, my other child came to our room, telling me to turn the TV on. Gosh!

Off I went to give her breakfast and play a dvd for her, and I actually got almost a hour’s sleep on the couch that morning.

We spent our weekend mostly inside the house, with a sick son and a naughty daughter, feeling even more tired on Sunday night. Blah…

Although my son is recovered now, I am more exhausted than ever, and desperately in need of some rest!

 

Isn’t it heartbreaking to watch your child suffer and not being able to help him/her? God, how I hate when they are sick!

When it is not what it looks like – Dandruff

I have had dandruff-like flakes for over a year now, I have tried various anti-dandruff shampoos from every single brand that was available in normal stores or drug stores, but it looks like my condition is only getting worse.

 

Not only that those white flakes are still there, they are getting bigger (looks like dry skin) and my scalp has started to itch very much. In fact the itch is becoming unbearable, causing bad day mood…

 

 

The itch usually comes right after I wash and blow-dry my hair, but gets better after a day or so. This is why I started to suspect dryness as the cause of the itch, and started some research in the Internet about this. My discovery was surprising.

I might not have dandruff, rather some kind of scalp problems which could be a result of some improper use of products that contain harmful ingredients. It could be eczema or something more serious, like psoriasis! I should really go and get a diagnosis at a dermatologist.  This freaks me out big time.

I hate doctors, so I decided to try some home remedies first, before I run to the doctor.

There are some simple rules I shall follow from now on:

  • Skip using my anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners, because they dehydrate the scalp, making my condition and the itch even worse.
  • I should throw away my ordinary shampoos and conditioners, as they can (and in most cases do) contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which is a chemical, causing itch, and even cancer, I learned.
  • I should stop using styling products, as they contain chemicals, causing wax build-up.

These are all poisons!

We are being poisoned by The Cosmetic Industry!

 

I stumbled upon a video today (which inspired this post), about making your own shampoo and conditioner, and since it seems very simple, I decided to give it a try.

This is what I am going to need to wash my hair:

  • 2 empty bottles (any kind, but at least 1 liter each)
  • 1 tablespoon of baking soda (if you have long hair, take 2 tablespoons)

  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (if you have long hair, take 2 tablespoons)

  • 1 liter of warm water (if you have long hair, take 2 liters)

 

 

This is how to make your shampoo (double for long hair):

  • put 1 tablespoon of baking soda into one of the empty bottles
  • pour half a liter of warm water over it
  • close cork and shake well

 

This is how to make your conditioner (double for long hair):

  • pour 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into the other empty bottle
  • pour half a liter of warm water over it
  • close cork and shake well

 

This is how to wash your hair:

Apply your ready made shampoo on dry hair, rub it into your scalp and wet your hair thoroughly. Be prepared that it’s not going to foam at all, but it should have a good cleaning effect.  Rinse well.

 

This is how to apply conditioner in your hair:

Apply your ready made conditioner on your hair that you RINSED with water before, rub it into your scalp and hair thoroughly. Leave it in for a couple of minutes.  Rinse well.

 

I am giving this a try today, and I’ll let you know how it went soon. Stay tuned!

 

Do you have some advices against dandruff or itchy scalp? Please share below!

Weird sex laws around the World

Read a selection of weird, strange, and sometimes funny sex laws from around the World. – with my associations.

USA:

Los Angeles, California: You are not allowed put two babies in the tub at the same time. – Poor moms, like “Kate plus 8″, it must take hours to get their kids ready for bed.

No-no! Not allowed!

Ventura County, California: Cats and dogs are not allowed to have sex without a permit. – Yeah, that is why there is a queue in front of the “Cats’ and dogs’ intercourse office” all the time, but since cats and dogs are standing in the same line, the confusion is great!

Oblong, Illinois: It is punishable by the law to make love, while hunting or fishing, on your wedding day. – Wonder how many has time for fishing on his wedding day!

Gone fishin’!

Clawson, Michigan: It is LEGAL (!!!) for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. – Chickens? What about his ducks then?

What about me? Why am I left out?

Nevada: Sex without a condom is considered illegal. – Pregnant women should be put to jail then.

Kingsville, Texas: There is a law against two pigs having sex on the city airport property. – It must be very common.

Connorsville, Wisconsin: It is illegal for a man to shoot off a gun when his female partner has an orgasm.- What “gun”?

 

England: You are not allowed to have sex on a motorbike. One night stands are illegal too! – What about having a one night stand on a motorbike then?

Choose wisely in England!

Lebanon: It is legal for men to have sex with animals, unless it is a male. If someone is having sexual relations with a male animal, he is punished to death. – Wait, it gets even better!

In some near-eastern countries, it is not allowed to eat the lamb/sheep after sexual intercourse. – Well, that is a waste of valuable protein! Yuck! :)

Guam: The law forbids marriages with a virgin. – WTF? Men are getting payed to have sex with virgins all over the country. – What a job! What a carrier!

Cali, Colombia: A married woman may only have sex with her husband while her mother is in the same room, watching the act for the first time. – That seems very enjoyable!

Bahrain: Male gynecologists may not look directly at women’s genitals during the examination. A mirror must be used every time. – Who is holding the mirror when he needs both of his hands for the examination?

Hong Kong: A betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her husband, but only with her bare hands. The husband’s lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired. – Never sleep with a married man from Hong Kong!

At last:

Santa Cruz, Bolivia: It is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time. – I wonder how big this problem must have been before the law came???

 So, stay within the law, folks!

 

 

Easter is hunting me down…

It is crazy how early we are reminded about Easter! We have just left Christmas craziness behind us…and the stores and the shop windows are stuffed with hens and bunnies, and Easter eggs already.

We all are bombarded with special Easter sale advertisements, this I need to buy, that I can not have Easter without…blablabla…

 

Buy more!

 

Yes, we live in a consumer society. We are manipulated. Our urge for objects is being aroused every single day, everywhere we look. Buy more! Eat more! Drink more! If you don’t, you are not living through the real Easter spirit!

 

And at the very end, we’ll forget what Easter is about.

 

While we maniacally buy those chocolate Easter bunnies, color eggs to fill our Easter baskets, most of us are pretty unsure about the origins of these Easter traditions.

 

I am no different.

Religion has never been part of my life, as I was brought up in an atheist family. We hardly talked about Easter, and what it was all about. Our family just gathered, we, kids, got presents, and we ate and drank…a lot.

Some years ago I started to be curious. Maybe it is a sign of mental adulthood? :)

Here is my (very simple) interpretation of Easter:

On Easter weekend, Christians (Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants, Anglicans, Baptists, etc…) celebrate the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

But a different kind of festive Easter season is also celebrated, festivals are held, to ensure fertility of land and people. Families gather, presents are given, greeting cards are sent.

A various Easter symbols are used during this time:

  • Easter Eggs: The origin of easter eggs goes back very far in time. In Egypt and ancient Persia, people colored eggs with bright colors, and donated them to their relatives as symbols of rebirth.
  • Easter Chicken: Eggs come from chicken, this fact makes chicken an Easter symbol.
  • Easter Bunny: According to some traditions, the Easter Bunny brings treats on the night before Easter. This tradition was introduced by the Germans.
  • Lamb: Jesus is often identified with the lamb as the lamb is often sacrificed in both western and eastern religions.
  • Cross and Lily: The cross is the symbol of Jesus, while Lily is the symbol of the arrival of the Spring and purity.

 

This year I’ll try to see things with different eyes. Maybe it is a sign of my spiritual awakening? Who knows…

 

 

Now, it is your turn. Tell me about your Easter traditions! Your thoughts are very welcome here!

Happy non-consumer, spiritual Easter!

Laura, NYM

The 5 most annoying kitchen gadgets ever

These are the 5 most annoying kitchen gadgets ever…or we could say less useful… in my kitchen right now.

 

#1 Garlic press

It functions with an awful efficiency, half of the garlic remains inside, it is a nightmare to clean it after you have used it. The only benefit is that my hands don’t smell afterwards. I HATE IT!

 

 

#2 Magic potato peeling gloves

 

Every single time I tried to used this, either the potato peel stayed on, or the coarse layer of the glove got scrubbed. Result: it landed in the waste bin.

 

 

 

#3 Small household vacuum cleaner

Why use this:

when you can use this :D . Manpower…

 

 

#4 Silicon ice-cube tray

It has only been used once. One word only: yuck. I am averse from touching silicon…

The cubes are very small, you have to use a whole tray of ice-cubes for one glass of drink. Besides, the shape of the ice-cubes disappears in seconds as they melt.

 

 

 

#5 Pasta measurer

I am a person who ALWAYS exaggerates the food portions. If I intend to cook for 2, the result is a full pot, enough for at least 8 people. Like the other day, I was going to cook pasta for a nice pasta salad for 3 persons. We ended up having our neighbors over to be able to eat the whole thing up.

 

 

What are the less useful gadgets in YOUR kitchen? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!