Read Your Labels! ( Benzalkonium Chloride )

Being frugal or smart with money also includes just being “smart”, using your head and actually reading about what you are buying (i.e. LABELS!)

I always read the labels (my honey HATES it, cuz I take too long in the grocery store), but , ‘hey’, I’m concerned about what the ingredients are in the things I’m using (or eating, or cleaning with). It’s important to me to be as eco-friendly as possible as well as frugal.

I even make my own hand sanitizer (non drying of course)…..

Here’s my article on how to make your own for much cheaper in the long run:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4772610_own-nondrying-antibacterial-hand-sanitizer.html

Also, I’ve read a lot about this so called “natural” product called: Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC), hardy har har!

It’s anything but natural. Read more about this harmful chemical here:

http://abetterwaytoclean.com/?p=61

Anyway, please be aware of all the ingredients you use for yourself and your family.

Deal of the day! free samples of Colgate, Purell, and more

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Critical Update for Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player!

http://chroniclestruthnmusings-byyellowstar.blogspot.com/2010/01/critical-updates-and-important-info-for.html

Now why wouldn’t Adobe send all their users out an email of this importance? Are we just supposed to be on our own out here? This CRITICAL update should have been mass-emailed out to all of their users. Major vunerabilities have been found in their products and lots of problems along with it……

Shame on you Adobe!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Critical Updates and Important Info for your computer!

Ok, here’s the scoop, and it’s an important one.

I’ve even tweeted about it.

PLEASE update all versions of Adobe Reader and Flash Player

make sure you have the latest versions and updates as many people are having MAJOR problems with getting viruses and malware issues.

(I just got over an ordeal with getting a really bad virus.,. and I never get them as I’m extra careful and always follow all the rules when it comes to safety).

Anyway, the point being that there are some big problems with viruses getting through and taking over your computer….

believe me, it’s no fun dealing with that.

Read below for more info and where to go @adobe to get your critical updates:

STEP ONE;

FIRST, check to see what player you have here:

Version test for Adobe Flash Player

STEP 2;

Read Adobe Security Bulletin:

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html

and then, make sure you update all your Adobe products,

Adobe Reader (9.0)

Adobe Flash Player (10.0)

etc…..

SOLUTIONS for Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader users on Windows can find the appropriate update here:http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows.

Adobe Reader users on Macintosh can find the appropriate update here:http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Macintosh.

Adobe Reader users on UNIX can find the appropriate update here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Unix.

So NOW you know!

Protect your computer and be safe when surfing the net……never download anything you’re not 100% sure about and always keep everything up to date!

Happy surfing!

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Aveda Samples FREE! + B-day Freebies

Thanks Bargain Briana!  You’ve found a really great way to try Aveda’s products for free! And you know I love free! Especially when it comes to pure and natural beauty care products. Aveda has led the movement for many years, and now, if you haven’t had the pleasure before, you can now with these FREE samples, who wouldn’t try their wonderful products?! Bargain Briana, you’re awesome!

It pays to flip through your magazines! In the most recent of Real Simple , I found a ad for a FREE sample pack from Aveda. Just take this printable coupon to your participating location and you will receive the following:

 

• Shampoo, 10 ml
• Conditioner, 10 ml
• Strengthening Treatment, 10 ml

You will also want to join the Birthday Program for a FREE Caribbean Therapy Body Creme sample. Just go to aveda.com and sign up, it’s free and you get presents for free on your birthday!

Or, if you want to search for more Aveda coupons; just type in a search on google, leapfish, or whatever search engine you like and use “Aveda Free Sample Magazine Offer”…you’ll get loads of results and lots to choose from.

 Happy surfing for free Aveda stuff!

Source: FREE Aveda Sample Pack + Birthday Program Freebie — BargainBriana™

Thanks again and be sure to visit BargainBriana’s website!

Don’t we KNOW yet that we are what we eat?

This absolutely KILLS me! According to DataMonitor; Consumers around the world were asked how much they agree with the statement

 ‘I am conscious of the link between diet and appearance’.

Although the majority of consumers in all countries agreed with this statement, the US came in the bottom five out of 15 countries surveyed.

Only 66 percent of US consumers agreed that diet affects appearance, compared to 88 percent in Russia, 85 percent in India and 79 percent in Brazil.

C’mon peeps! we know that when we’re stuffing pizza, doughnuts, coffee and alcohol into our systems that its not going to give us bodies, skin, hair, teeth, etc. like the celebs. Really. I’d be willing to bet only very rarely do they indulge in double fudge brownie topped with whipped cream and a cherry, or the last half of that bag of potato chips.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you COULD tho’?

anyway, I’m dreaming again and wishing money was free

ha! ha!

Read more about recession could put breaks on beauty foods: here

Get Super White Teeth Super Cheap!

I love a deal, and what’s more, I love white teeth.

All these ads on twitter for white teeth had me thinking there was some sort of scam going on, but come to find out it’s nothing but a girl who found a great way to whiten teeth like the dentists charge $500 for. And this way is soooo cheap!

Just sign up under Karen’s plan for two different trial teeth whitening products (only pay s/h) and be sure to cancel before the 10 day trials are up, and use both products in succession….

walla!

super white teeth for under $10!

Read her blog about it here and where you can sign up to get your trial whiteners

How to Have a Fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner on the Cheap

 

Have a Fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner on the Cheap

With the economy in the tank, everyone is scrimping and saving any way they can this year, and with the holidays around the corner, cutting costs isn’t always easy, but never fear, a solution is here! Read on to find out how you can make a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner on a budget. http://tiny.cc/onthecheap

http://www.ehow.com/how_5593849_fabulous-thanksgiving-dinner-cheap.html

http://tiny.cc/onthecheap

Budget Gift Ideas for the Financially Challenged

If you need ideas for gifts this year, make sure to check out this helpful article on Budget Gift Ideas for the financially challenged; http://tiny.cc/giftideas.

Five super ideas that look really expensive, but aren’t!

http://tiny.cc/giftideas

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