Fw: Wise Bread: Dealing With and Understanding Migraine Headaches

Since i'm a long time sufferer of these and now my son & daughter suffer from them as well, I enjoyed this article from wisebread.com to help people who don't have migraines or who are just getting them understand what migraines are about and how they impact the people around them. When I was married, a lot of times the husband didn't understand the need for me to do what I had to do in order to deal with the migraines I had and the level of severaity of pain was a enduring despite the fact taht I still had to go to work and be a mom.  There were limits of pain I could endure, higher than most others, yet when the pain was bad - really bad, I had to shut down immediately in a dark room, a bottle of Mountain Dew (when I hated that pop) and a cup of coffee. So read the article even if you are a migraine sufferer because there are tips and tricks for you to try and know in order to make your life a little better.  Hopefully, we'll be back today with a Motivation from Monica Marie Jones, but if not, thanks for stopping by. click thru for more.... http://www.wisebread.com/dealing-with-and-understanding-migraine-headaches Wise Bread Dealing With and Understanding Migraine Headaches I have suffered from migraines for about twenty years now. They are less frequent and of lower intensity than they were in my 30s, but I still dread them. Unfortunately, my daughter also occasionally has them. How much do they hurt? Well, I have gone through natural childbirth, surgery, wisdom tooth removal...I'd rate the migraines right below childbirth on the pain scale. They are severely painful. (See also: 9 Ways to Beat a Killer Headache) I must preface any "home remedy advice" that I am giving here with this — if you are having severe headaches, you should see your doctor. Never assume you have figured out what you have from the internet. Make an appointment. In fact, that was what I did after I had my first migraine. After a thorough examination, my doctor explained what a migraine was. My genes or environmental factors could be the cause, as could the trigeminal nerve (a pain pathway) and/or imbalances in serotonin levels. Interestingly, she also told me, "God isn't punishing you." That hadn't occurred to me at all, but she explained that because the pain so severe, it is not uncommon for people to think that. Migraine Triggers click thru for more  http://www.wisebread.com/dealing-with- and-understanding-migraine-headaches

SAFE's 5th Anniversary Event - updates!

click thru for details Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment You are invited to SAFE's 5th Annual Appreciation Event!    SAFE is proud to celebrate our milestone of five years of assisting survivors ofdomestic violence reach their goals towards financial self-sufficiency.   Please join us in recognizing the volunteers and supporters that have made our community based programs possible. In addition, the "Acquisition Award" will be presented to SAFE program participants that are 'Rising Above Their Expectations' to recover from the economic effects of domestic violence.   SAFE's 5th Annual Appreciation Event will be held,     Friday, July 22, 2011 Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Avenue   Detroit, Michigan 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm   Tickets $35     Special Guest MC will be Tracey McCaskill, News Director and Radio Personality for Mix 92.3 FM and WJLB FM 98   SAFE's Appreciation Event will include tours of the Detroit Historical Museum, entertainment, desert tasting, silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres, admission to the Awards Ceremony and much more!       Immediately following the Appreciation Event SAFE will be having an Afterglow at the:    Detroit Seafood Market/PV Lounge 1435 Randolph Detroit, Michigan Tickets $15   SAFE's Appreciation Event Afterglow will feature complimentary Hors d'oeuvres, desserts & live entertainment by ZanYe'    The Combination Ticket for the Appreciation Event and Afterglow is $45   Click here to access SAFE's 5th Annual Appreciation event's website and ticket information   Sponsorship opportunities start at $50 Click here for sponsorship package information     100% of all donations will support SAFE's programs which assist survivors of domestic violence.  SAFE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Click to view Appreciation Event promotional video  www.NewSafeStart.org

Friday #14anhr Series:

What Can You Buy for $1 These Days?

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:36 AM PDT

Back in 1930, the humble dollar could get you a decent table lamp, a quality bathrobe, or roughly six gallons of regular gas. But these days, it’s hard to find anything that costs $1 or less. (See also: 50 Healthy Foods for Under $1 a Pound)

Now, in a previous post I listed 101 things you can do with a $1 bill, but that was a long time ago, and a lot has changed. I decided to compile a new list and look at the problem with fresh eyes (I tried to avoid the usual fare in here, like $1 menu items from fast food joints, an iTunes song, or canned goods from the supermarket).

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Depending on which one you shop, I've found there are great deals at places like Dollar General & Family Dollar that you can made good on.

At grocery stores, I'm starting to use coupons again and lots of rebates that have really paid off. Sites such as Groupon offer other great food discounts at stores of varying types, but you have to be really putting your ears to the ground or listening to the grapevine of information in order to catch them. 

Of course my favorite stores to get dollar deals have been CVS  & Amazon. These are not immediate deals and sometimes you have to wait for a clearance as when CVS has an after holiday sale.

Yet, I find patience has it's rewards. I've gotten feminine products, candy, even tissue at deep discount inside the store.

At Amazon, I've gotten multiple items and I always choose special shipping rates. I'm in the Amazon Prime Membership and in some cases I've gotten movies and even some snack foods for less than a dollar without paying shipping and handling.

How cool is that!

Now, how creative can you get? Leave your ideas in the comments.

Fw: Divas & Desserts - Fabulous Tea Party Soiree'

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Monday Motivation - "Get Your Life In Order" from @monicamjones

Monday Motivation "Get Your Life In Order" Greetings!   I've come to know that the state of my physical space is often a pretty accurate representation of my mental and or emotional state. If my car and my loft are junky, then so is my mind. When I'm off balance, overwhelmed, stressed, or just trying to do too much, all of the things around me become a clear sign that it's time to slow down and pull things back together.  I usually don't stop to "clean up" until things slow down naturally, but yesterday I began to think...What if we can reverse the effects by flipping the process?   It all boils down to being proactive. What if I began by stopping to take time up front to clean and organize my life?  Would that then lend itself to a more clear and organized mind and emotional state?   I decided that I'd give that a try this week. So last night I cleaned up my loft and created a few posters to guide me through the week, the month, and the rest of the year.  Take a moment to think about this...What are some practices that we could put in to place to make our lives run more smoothly?  Here are a few of my suggestions...   Finances: Create a poster of monthly expenses, (also list due dates and amounts) post them on the wall where you have to look at them every day, and cross them off as you pay them off.    Long Term Planning: Create a poster that is a grid of the next six months with blank columns under each month.  Write major goals out individually on Post It (sticky) notes.  Place the goals in the columns under the months in which you hope to accomplish the goals.  If life happens and you don't meet one by the due date that you'd planned for, simply move it over to the next month.   Daily Duties: Create a poster similar to the Long Term Planning Poster described above.  Instead of months as the column titles, list important components of your life.  For me that includes the names of the different companies that I run or consult for, shopping, friends, family and personal.  List what needs to be done under each category and cross them off as you accomplish them.   These visual representations of the things that need to be organized and maintained in your life help to keep you on track. Being able to cross them off and see that they have been taken care of gives you a real sense of accomplishment and progress.   You may not adapt any of these techniques, and I don't encourage you to if you feel that they won't work for you.  BUT this week I will challenge you to come up with one process that will help you to get your life in order, thus improving your mental health and productivity.  Engineer yourself for success by beginning with something small and manageable that you know you will stick to.  Once you put your new practice into place, sit back and watch how much more smoothly your life will run.   Most Sincerely, Monica Marie Jones The Literary Loft http://www.literaryloft.com http://www.monicamariejones.com

Know When Not To Bother Me

I haven't blogged any personal sililioquies in a while, but this was heavy on my heart and mind and I thought I needed to take time to share it with you.

Plus, I'm around bloggers all this weekend at GleekRetreat.com and writing is infectious! I'd love to hear your feedback below.

Children are a needy bunch. I’ve learned that the hard way as a single parent with almost sixteen years of experience.

I’ve always been a person who knows their faults and isn’t afraid to admit them. Internally I’m selfish, yet I think It’s a unique selfishness that for some people see as a giving quality to them.

Also I do things to make sure I’m not bothered again. I don’t like to teach people twice or repeat myself over wishes and requests.

When I’m angry or upset, I need complete silence. I can’t stand to be spoken to or even hear anything unnecessary when I’m very upset about something. I usually go into a corner like a wounded animal, lick my wounds, take a nap and once I’m awake I’m fine.

I don’t know what I would have done if my mother had not taught me to recognize my faults as a mother and gear my children to accept these faults about me, adjust themselves around my faults and love me still.
I tell you all this because I had something horrible happen too me lately and mothering was the last thing I wanted to do when I came home on a Thursday night with three kids who clearly needed my attention and time.

When I said kids are a needy bunch I really meant that. Not to be mean, but to say that they have a lot of needs. Aside from what the government tells you to provide for them, shelter, food, security, and all that jazz,
I also have to give up my time to hear stories about their life angst, their school work, misunderstandings about things they need me to hear and which sibling is bothering them this hour. Let’s not forget the list of demands like new pairs of shoes, a brush to keep their waves tight and something from the hair supply store.

Yet when I tell you how much my kids know my faults and love me, on Thursday night when I walked in the door and they all started speaking at once, they immediately stopped mid-sentence and knew something was wrong with me.

In as short as a sentence a possible, I told them my problem.

I remember my fifteen year old reaching over and turning off the television. Whatever was imperative for the ten year old to say and share just dissipated and she turned around and walked away while the fourteen year old boy helped me carry my bags to my room, put my coat up, turned the television off in there and then closed the door behind him as he left out.

The house was silent and when I sat on the bed to wallow in frustration and anger, I knew I was blessed to have some really great kids.

After my nap, I had to commend myself on a good job I had done as a mother. I appreciated their understanding and later told them.

I learned in the past it’s okay if your kids know you’re not Superwoman and that you’re a real life human. All this Mommy business is a learning experience and I’m coming to find out that if you really rear that little human beings in the way that you want them to grow up, they will grow up in that fashion. In all my days, at that point when I was going through a crisis, I’m glad that they were there to understand what I needed in order to be a better Mommy for them.

The Single Heart, Kim Got an Award! & Upcoming Events...

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