There are commercial products available for washing your fruits and vegetables but it is expensive. If you are trying to save money like me, you might want to do this instead. Dilute a small amount of dishwashing detergent in a bowl of water and use this to rinse off your veggies and fruits. Rinse well with plain water. Just using water to wash it may not take away the pesticide residue so why not try this method?

Here's an easy way to clean up cat hair. Use a wet rubber dishwashing glove and wipe your hand over furniture surfaces or any surface. The cat hair will stick to the gloves.

Whatever kind of barbeque grills you have, if you live in an area where there are four seasons, you need to clean your grill before winter. Of course, you can just let it sit there, that's fine too. It's your grill anyway. LOL If you're like me, you'd want to clean it so it'll be ready for Spring.

For a gas grill, you need to disassemble the burner parts and clean it since it has a lot of oil and gunk on and around it. If you have a charcoal grill, empty it all of the charcoal and ashes. Scrub the drum clean along with the grates. I use a non-toxic oven cleaner for the grates, just spray it on and wait. All the gunk will come off when you hose it down and scrub it a little. You need a light coat of oil over the cooking grates. Before using it the first time next spring, let your grill heat up completely before you use it.

By the way, if you have THE BEST BAR-B-QUE recipe, you should enter it in the favorite recipe contest at iBuyBarbeques.com. The grand prize is $400.

Here's my favorite pork or chicken barbeque recipe:

2 lbs. pork shoulder, sliced into strips (approx. 1-in wide and 1/2-in thick)
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups light soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp pepper flakes (can be adjusted to your taste)
juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup banana ketchup (regular ketchup can be used)
barbeque stick

Marinate the pork in the mixture for a couple of hours. Soak the barbeque stick in water for 5 minutes, this will prevent it from burning. Drain the pork and set aside the marinade. Put the meat in the stick, 2-3 strips per stick.
Cook it in the grill over medium heat, using the marinade as a basting sauce. At the last 5 minutes of cooking, do not baste the pork, just let it finish cooking. Do not overcook, the meat will be tough.

Note:
- this marinade can also be used for chicken
- Banana Ketchup can be purchased in any Asian store that carries Philippine products. (Brands: UFC or Jufran)

Listed below are the most common indoor pollutants in the home. There are devices that can be purchased to detect some of these pollutants like the Carbon Monoxide Detector. The other pollutants can also be eliminated by simply not purchasing products that contain this ingredient. I was surprised to read that Formaldehyde is used in permanent press fabrics among other things. Here's the list.

- Carbon monoxide. This odorless gas — churned out by idling cars and poorly vented or malfunctioning fireplaces, woodstoves, and fuel-powered appliances — kills hundreds and sickens thousands every year.

- Formaldehyde. Used in permanent-press fabrics, paint, and the glue that binds plywood and particleboard, formaldehyde causes airway irritation, headaches, dizziness, and nausea and has been linked to asthma and some forms of cancer.

- Mold spores and dust mites. Mold spores and dust mites aggravate asthma and allergies and may cause other health problems.

- Nitrogen dioxide. This by-product of fuel-burning appliances and cigarette smoke irritates the eyes, the nose, and the throat; triggers asthma attacks and respiratory infections; and decreases lung function.

- Pesticides. Bug sprays, mothball fumes, and other pesticides hang in the air for hours or even days before settling on floors and other surfaces, where they can be kicked up by regular household activity. Pesticide exposure can cause respiratory irritation, headaches, nausea, weakness, nervous-system damage, and cancer.

- Radon. An invisible, odorless gas produced by soil and rocks under homes, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and is responsible for 21,000 deaths a year in the U.S.

- Secondhand smoke. A deadly brew of particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and up to 4,000 nasty chemicals (including arsenic and cyanide), secondhand smoke triggers respiratory infections, worsens asthma, and kills more than 40,000 nonsmokers a year in the U.S.

- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These come from dry-cleaned clothes, cleaning products, synthetic carpeting, paints and varnishes, and thousands of other common household items. They can irritate the eyes, the nose, and the throat and bring on nausea, fatigue, and headaches. Some VOCs, such as benzene and methylene chloride, may increase the risk for cancer, cause nervous-system damage, and disrupt hormones.

Are you excited? My kids sure are! They like Halloween just like any other regular kids. They enjoy dressing up (especially my son) and going door-to-door to receive treats. I am not a super strict mom, I let them eat candy and chocolates. I guess that's why they don't crave for these often. They also are cavity-free. Hooray! My son already knew way back two months ago what he is going to be this Halloween. He is into the Transformers series so naturally, he wants to be Optimus Prime. He is the Transformer that is red and blue and is one of the good guys. My daughter meanwhile is growing up, she is not into princesses or super heroes anymore. She wants to be a Veterinarian, for Halloween and as a job when she grows up. Since I knew early on what costumes they like, I shopped online. I prefer Halloween Costume Stores online than going to diffferent stores in my area just to look for a particular costume. By shopping online, I save money on gas and it also saves me time. This website called halloweenadventure.com has many choices in Childrens Costumes. They even have costumes of popular Disney characters. Can you imagine looking through racks of costumes in stores? I will get a headache if I do that. I'd rather use the mouse and point and click. It's that easy.

- By choosing ENERGY STAR for every application in your home, you can save up to 20 percent or about $400 per year on your energy bills.

- ENERGY STAR recommends sealing the envelope that surrounds your living space: the ceiling, outer walls, windows and floors.

- Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with the refrigerator and clothes dryer being the biggest culprits.

- A typical household does nearly 400 loads of laundry per year, using about 40 gallons of water per full load with a conventional washer.

- An ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer uses 18-25 gallons per load, saving you 7,000 gallons of water!

- An ENERGY STAR refrigerator uses less energy than a 75-watt bulb, saving you between $30-$70 a year.

We are now getting calls from this certain number in Delaware every day. This is getting annoying. Even though I don't pick up the phone, it bothers me when I see this number on the Caller ID. I answered it once but there was no one on the other end, not even a fax machine! I know that our number is already in the National No Call Registry so I am puzzled as to why some Telemarketers are still calling. I found this website where you can search by phone numbers. Find Out Who Called You. Just enter the unknown number and you will get a full report for a fee. I read somewhere that you can report this to your state's Attorney General. Make a detailed list of the times and days that they called and turn that in. I hope this ends soon.

If you have grease stains on the garage floor, here is one way to get rid of it. I use kitty litter to soak up the grease. This works because kitty litter has clay and this draws in moisture and causes any liquid to clump.
- Cover the spill with kitty litter.
- Add enough paint thinner to make the mixture wet.
- Cover this with a large enough plastic bag. This will keep this mixture from drying out and will prevent the solvent from evaporating.
- Keep it like this for 24 hours. After which, you can clean up the kitty litter. It will turn black from the oil it has soaked up. If the kitty litter has not changed its' color, repeat the whole procedure.

Next to Christmas and Easter, Halloween is my nephews and niece's favorite holiday. My only sister and her family lives in the West Coast so I rarely get to see them. I always remember to send them gifts for Christmas and treats for Easter. For Halloween, I send them treats like Halloween toys or a Halloween candy and cookie basket like this. Everyone will surely enjoy this gift basket. I get these from 1-800-flowers and it is affordable. They have many selections of candy and food basket like this and they also have treat bags, halloween flowers and plants. This is a good substitute if you are looking for Halloween gifts for families, friends and co-workers. By using this service you need not worry about preparing your gift for mailing and going to the post office. Everything is easy since all you need to do is either call the toll-free number or go to their website. I'm all for making everything simple and easy.

My husband wears a white undershirt every day so with that and everybody's socks, I have a lot of white laundry each week. I noticed that the underarm turns yellowish. What I've been doing each time is to soak the whites in hot water with a cup of Oxy Stain for an hour. Now, I found out that you can use talc powder on clothes. Sprinkle a little talc powder on the underarms and the collar of a shirt, then iron. The talc powder will form a barrier that prevents oil and grime from seeping into the threads.

Halloween is fun for the kids. They get to dress up in their costume and go trick or treat with classmates and friends. They not only wear the costume once but twice. First, they have what we call 'Trick or Trunk' in their school. Parents wait in the parking lot with the trunks of their cars, SUVs or pick-up trucks decorated with Halloween stuff. The kids line up in the gym and then go in the parking lot and stop at each automobile for Trick or Treat. I think this is a great idea especially now that they do not have any Halloween parade in school, they cannot even wear their costumes in school. All that they are allowed to wear are clothes that is black or orange. Both kids already have their costumes, daughter will be a veterinarian and son will be a Transformer.
For me? Hmm, I was looking online and saw these Halloween Costumes at HalloweenAdventure.com. If I would be dressing up for this night, I will choose the costume shown here. I would be Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile. I like this costume, it is very simple and looks beautiful. I already have black hair so I don't need to wear a wig. This site has a lot of costumes in every genre, kids and adults and they even sell Halloween decorations and even Christmas costumes. They also offer free shipping on every order over $60 for a limited time.

How do you wash vases or glassware with a narrow neck? This is one of the hardest thing to wash, isn't it? I use a baby bottle brush which will work sometimes although it does not work for bottles with a narrow neck. I have a Hummingbird feeder that is hard to clean and I am glad I found this handy tip. To wash glass bottles or vases with a narrow neck, add a little uncooked rice to the water when you're washing it. Your glassware will sparkle.

I've heard about celebrities going to specialty clinics to get a body detox . I don't know anything about it so I went to use my trusty Google. I'll spare you some details but the short explanation is that this colon cleanse takes out the toxins that has built up inside the digestive system. This is becoming popular with everyone, not just celebrities. There are different kinds of colon cleanse programas, one is called Dual-Action Cleanse. This is a program that will help your body get rid of accumulated waste in your colon like mucuous and undigested matter. Some say that this kind of program will decrease bloating and gas, gives you better-looking skin and hair and some even lose weight. You might want to try this program but before anything else, always ask your doctor if it is right for you.

Yes, you read that right. You can clean your dishwasher with Lemonade Kool-Aid. This will clean lime deposits and iron stains inside the dishwasher. Just pour a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid (the only flavor that works) into the detergent cup and run the dishwasher while empty. The citric acid in the mix wipes out stains. Well, after reading this, I am thankful that my kids does not drink Kool-Aid! LOL

It's time to put away my open toed sandals. The cold weather is here and I need to get a new pair of boots. The cold weather boots I have now is very casual and something that will not cause me to slip and slide in the snow. What I need is a pair of boots that can be worn in parties, something that is very stylish. I saw this pair I like at
baby phat shoes. The Baby Phat website has all kinds of shoes that you may be looking for. What makes this website different are the fashionable designs and styles of all the shoes. They set the standards for urban fashions. I think this pair of boots will look good with my party clothes.

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You can use the car wax as a fixture polish. I did a double take when I read about this. You can polish faucets, tiles, sink and even shower doors using Turtle Wax. It leaves a protective barrier against water and soap build-up. It will probably work with other brands too. :)

I remember when I was living with my aunt in the San Francisco Bay Area, the pipe in their master bedroom burst and flooded the bathroom and the bedroom. This happened during the day when every one is at work and in school. I was the first one home from school and stepped on a wet carpet in the hallway. Good thing that their home insurance covered it and they called a service that deals with Water Restoration. Choosing the right company to do the work is important.
www.waterrestoration911.com has 12 years of experience in dealing with water damage, mold, water restoration, basement leak, carpet drying and fire water removal. They can get to your home or business any time of day. Their fleet of service vehicles are available 24/7 and will arrive within 30 minutes in most cities in the U.S. If you have any water damage, consider using waterrestoration911.com

Wash in cold water: About 90% of the energy consumed for washing clothes is due to heating the water. Unless you're dealing with oily stains, the warm or cold water setting on your machine will generally do a good job of cleaning your clothes. Switching your temperature setting from hot to warm can cut energy use in half for washing one load. Using the cold cycle when you can reduces energy use even more.


Fill it up: Clothes washers use relatively the same amount of energy regardless of the size of the laundry load, run full loads whenever possible.


Avoid the sanitary cycle: This super hot cycle, available on some models, increases energy use significantly, so only use it when absolutely necessary.


Activate the high spin speed option: If your clothes washer has spin options, choose a high spin speed or the extended spin option to reduce the amount of remaining moisture in your clothes after washing. This decreases the amount of time it takes to dry your clothes.
Use a drying rack or hang clothes outside: Air-drying clothes (indoors or outdoors) helps them last longer and saves energy.


Leave the door open after use: Front-loading washers use airtight seals to make sure no moisture leaks while the machine is in use. However, when the machine is not in use, this seal can trap moisture in the machine. Be sure to leave the door ajar for an hour or two after use to allow any of the remaining moisture inside the machine to evaporate. Make sure children do not climb into the machine while the door is open.


Always use HE (High Efficiency) detergent: Front-loading clothes washers are designed specially to use only High Efficiency detergent. Using regular detergent in a front-loading washer will create too many suds in the machine. This leads to decreased washing and rinsing performance. Over time it can lead to mechanical problems, and foul odors.

Source: EnergyStar.gov

Cold weather is upon us and I am already dreading the thought of winter. I don't know why but the first thing that gets cold in my body are my feet. I always wear socks in the house most days of the year except for summer. I like the Cashmere Socks at Hue.com which is affordable for me at only $14 each pair. They also have other types of socks available, even the cloud socks which are so soft and perfect for walking around the house and is only $10 a pair. Wearing socks, sweatshirts and pants actually help us save money. It meant not having to turn the heat up thereby using less oil.

Here are some products that is non-toxic and is a better alternative than the chemical-laden products available. If you have a family member that is sensitive to chemicals and toxins, these products are a good alternative.

- Enviro-Magic Mildew Stain Away Spray, $11 for 16 ounces, www.amazonpp.com. Use in the bathroom; it leaves no stains or rings.

- Simple Clean Dirt-collecting microfiber cloth, $5 for one, www.safehomeproducts.com — the no-chemical alternative to dusting.

- Earth Friendly Products’ Orange Plus Concentrate cleaner, $7 for 16 ounces, www.ecos.com. It can be used on kitchen surfaces, floors, furniture, wood work, and it can even clean your oven.

- Caldrea’s Stainless Steel Spray, $10 for 11.8 ounces, www.caldrea.com. Works on stainless steel appliances, counter-tops and sinks.

- Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day All-Purpose Cleaner, $8 for 32 ounces, www.drugstore.com — an all-purpose cleaner that works on all nonporous surfaces.

The healthiest way to lose weight is to exercise and watch what you eat. Exercise has many benefits, your health for one will improve greatly and it also does wonders for your body. Flabs will (hopefully) disappear and your clothes will fit much better. No one wants to see someone in clothes that obviously are a size or two too small. Exercise builds muscle and having muscle is good. It causes your body to expend more energy, thus burning more fat.
Some people do not have the time to exercise, so they take diet pills. If you are thinking of taking diet pills, then you should at least take one that is made with natural products. Lab88 is one provider of effective diet pills. They have a diet pill that utilizes natural ingredients that have been proven to induce weight loss. You can check out Lab88's website to read more about it.

- An electric kettles use less energy than stovetop ones.
- A toaster oven uses up to half the energy of a conventional electric oven.
- An electric slow cooker makes soups and stews using less wattage than a stove.

It truly pays to pick the right appliance.

This number showed up on our caller ID the other day. It showed 'Newark DE' which I assumed is Newark, Delaware. I usually do not answer unknown callers but I thought it was from my high school batch mate. Upon answering, there was no response from the other end. I know they did not hang up because I waited for at least a minute until I heard the busy tone. This is really annoying, just like those telemarketers that keep on calling even though our phone number is in the Do Not Call Registry. There is a website called ReportPhoneNumbers.com where anyone can fill in the Harassing Caller Report. There are already a lot of people who used this website to report the phone numbers of the unwanted callers and what kind of call it was i.e. telemarketer, credit card, and even collection agency. If you get an unwanted phone call, remember to use this website and do others a favor.

? I have window blinds in the bathrooms and I am looking for an efficient way to clean it. I use a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment and I also use a cleaning cloth afterward. The vacuuming part is easy, it's the cloth part that is tedious.

Do you have a faster way, something that really works?

My hubby works for a Fortune 500 and he said that keeping their servers working in peak performance is important. That is why they utilize Pragma Systems telnet client like other big companies. It is the leader in remote access software. Their telnet client provides dependable solutions for remote access and management tools. These products ensure clients can connect to the computers in their networks in a secure manner, keeping sensitive information private. Pragmasys.com is a leader in remote access software.

If you answered 'No', then waste no time and get one now, as in ASAP, Pronto! What is Carbon Monoxide? If you were absent from class when the Chemistry teacher discussed it, then let me tell you what it is.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that is produced when fuel is burned without enough oxygen. (That is why having this detector is IMPORTANT, no one can detect it except for your pet bird if you have one). Its buildup is often caused by inadequate ventilation in old or poorly functioning fuel-burning appliances, such as water heaters, ovens, dryers, space heaters, or furnaces (wood fires, cars and lawn mowers are also potential sources). Because Carbon Monoxide is toxic and very difficult to detect, it is important to install a detector if you have such sources of gas in your house.

Where to put the detectors:
There shhould be one detector on each level of your living space. Place one in the hallway near your bedrooms, close enough to wake everyone from sleep. It's a good idea to place an additional monitor near any major gas-burning appliance, such as a furnace or water heater. Be sure it is at least 5-feet away or there may be false alarms.

I've heard all those horror stories before, homeowners duped by unscrupulous contractors. They worked hard to save the money for them to finally get a custom home built only to get a house with shoddy construction. That is why it is important to choose a contractor that is reputable like Schumacher Homes. They have a solid reputation and will build your custom home for a good price and good craftmanship. To date, more than 5,000 families have entrusted Schumacher Homes in building their dream homes. They are able to offer homeowners a great value because they are a big company and are able to get good deals on materials and they use new technology. Schumacher homes currently serves the following states: Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia.

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? If you are like me, then the answer is "never'. Doesn't it get cleaned when we wash clothes? That's what I was thinking too but often, a small amount of residue gets left behind. This build-up might appear as spots on your just washed laundry, or it may just seem like your clothes aren't getting as clean as they should. These residues may eventually inhibit your washing machine from operating at peak performance.

Most accumulated dirt on the inside of the washer can simply be wiped away with a clean, damp cloth. You can also run a short hot wash with detergent then rinse with plain water in the empty machine.

If your washing machine is very dirty or requires sanitizing, make a disinfecting solution of chlorine bleach and detergent - use 3/4 cup bleach and 1 tbsp laundry detergent for every gallon of warm water and let it sit in the machine for a few minutes. Drain and rinse a few times with plain water to eliminate traces of dirt or bleach.

If you do not have a lot of space in your home, wouldn't you want to own this gadget?

Photo and info from this website:

The Washup is a concept design for a "Greener Gadget" contest that incorporates a washing machine into a toilet, recycling wash-water as toilet water, and saving space by absorbing the washing machine's footprint into the basin's.

I talked to my girlfriend last Friday while we were both waiting for our daughters to finish Gymnastics. She mentioned that she spent a lot of money on her daughter's back-to-school clothes and she is always looking for Cheap Clothing She said that I am lucky since my daughter goes to a school with uniform. I am glad that my daughter wears a uniform to school, that meant not arguing in the morning as to what clothes to wear and saving money on clothes. I told her about this website called GetHeavenly.com where they have Discount fashion and all clothes are prized at $17.97 and below. She couldn't believe it and I told her that I couldn't either until I saw it for myself. The fashion styles they have on this website is up-to-date and I'm sure her daughter will like it. They keep up with fashion trends so they always have new styles every week. For Discount Clothing go to GetHeavenly.com

We need to be proactive and take charge of our health. These are some daily lifestyle choices that may affect our risk of developing breast cancer. Other than possibly reducing breast cancer risk, these lifestyle improvements will also result in our living a healthier life since these can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and other diseases.

Decrease your daily fat intake - especially saturated or hydrogenated fats. Eat leaner meats and limit red meat. Reducing your fat intake helps prevent other health problems such as heart disease and stroke and may reduce your chance of developing breast and colon cancers.

Increase fiber in your diet. Fiber is found in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This type of diet is beneficial for your heart and can help prevent other cancers such as colon cancer.

Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to their fiber content, fruits and vegetables have antioxidant properties and micronutrients that may help prevent some cancers.

Limit alcohol. Evidence suggests that a small increase in risk exists for women who average two or more drinks per day (beer, wine, and distilled liquor).

Stay active. The U.S. Surgeon General has recently reported that you can help prevent many health problems by engaging in a moderate amount of physical activity (such as taking a brisk, 30-minute walk) on most days of the week. Strive to maintain the body weight recommended by a health professional, since excess fat may stimulate estrogen production.

Don't smoke. Although smoking doesn't cause breast cancer, it can increase the chance of blood clots, heart disease, and other cancers that may spread to the breast.

Is it just me or are you also cutting back on doing any kind of shopping? I've even cut back on going to the grocery. Now, I also look for grocery coupons in newspaper inserts and online. I go to PPGazette.com and print out the coupons for the products I need. They also have recipes that accompany the coupons, this is convenient for those who have no idea on what to make for dinner.

These are my first harvest. I was on vacation the whole month of June so I planted my tomato plants late. My husband took it off the vines and gave me these green tomatoes and I was like "Uh, why?". "Why can't we wait for them to turn red on the vines?" He answered that we are getting our first frost soon so he picked them. Oh well, now I have ten green tomatoes sitting on the kitchen window sill. I read from Martha Stewart Living to put green tomatoes on the window sill upside down for it to ripen. I could try cooking these green tomatoes but I love to eat them ripe and red. I also use fresh tomatoes as a side dish. You can see on the photo that one is already getting there, it used to be green like the one on the right. I wonder if it will taste as good as those picked ripe from the vine? What do you think?

With this financial mess going on, it is hard to borrow money from any banks or financial institution. I heard that people who want to get a Personal Loan or a Car Loan are getting turned down by banks and other financial institutions. There are a lot of Bad Credit Loans these days and they are careful on who to lend money to. If you are having problems getting a loan, try BestLeadingLenders.com. They provide fast loan approvals and you can do it from the comfort of your home. This website also have loan programs available nationwide for anyone with either good or bad credit.

These are the most common risk factors in getting Breast Cancer:

Being female. This is the highest risk factor for breast cancer; it is about 100 times more common among women.

Age. As a woman grows older, the risk of getting breast cancer is higher. It is especially high for women age 60 and older. Breast cancer is uncommon in women younger than age 35, although it does occur. There is some evidence to suggest young African American women are at greater risk for breast cancer than young Caucasian women.

Personal History. Women who have had breast cancer and women with a history of breast disease (not cancer, but a condition that may predispose them to cancer) may develop it again.

Family History. The risk of developing breast cancer increases for a woman whose mother, sister, daughter, or two or more close relatives have had the disease. It is important to know how old they were at the time they were diagnosed.

The Breast Cancer Genes. Some individuals, both women and men, may be born with an "alteration" (or change) in one of two genes that are important for regulating breast cell growth. Individuals who inherit an alteration in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene are at an "inherited" higher risk for breast cancer. They also may pass this alteration on to their children. It is very rare. Scientists estimate that only about 5-10 percent of all breast cancers are due to genetic changes. One out of two women with these changes are likely to develop breast cancer. Women with a family history of breast cancer are encouraged to speak to a genetics counselor to determine the pros and cons of genetic testing.The next 5 risk factors all involve estrogen, a hormone that naturally occurs in men and women. However, at the time menstruation begins, women start to produce larger amounts of estrogen and will continue to do so until they reach menopause. Estrogen appears to play a key role in breast cancer. Although estrogen doesn't actually cause breast cancer, it may stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Estrogen-related risk factors are:

Having an early menarche (first period or menstrual bleeding). Women who begin menstruating before age 12 are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The more menstrual cycles a woman has over her lifetime, the more likely she is to get the disease.

Having a first pregnancy after age 25 or 35. Although early pregnancies may help lower the chances of getting breast cancer, particularly before the age of 25, these same hormonal changes after age 35 may contribute to the incidence of breast cancer.

Having no children. Women who experience continuous menstrual cycles until menopause are at a higher than average risk.

Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Based on the Women's Health Initiative Study (2002), women do appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer while they are on HRT and a short time thereafter, compared to those who have never used postmenopausal HRT. This is based on a study of 16,000 healthy postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 who were taking either estrogen plus progestin as HRT or a placebo (an inactive pill).

Use of Oral Contraceptives (OCs) Current or former use of OCs among women ages 35 to 64 did not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. The findings were similar for Caucasian and African-American women. Data also show that former OC use does not increase the risk of breast cancer later in life.

I believe that parents need to instill the love of reading to children while they are still young. When my daughter was born, I started buying books for her. Now that she is almost 10 years old, she has a whole bookcase full of books that she has read. With my son, I have done the same thing. I think that children enjoy books that centers on a character. When they read their first book about this character they end up wanting to know more about it. There is a website about one of the Best children’s book series called Morgan and Little Fly. The kids will surely love and enjoy these series of books. It is about a little boy named Morgan and his imaginary friend Little Fly. With the help of his imaginary friend, this boy and the readers learn about many things, from what Morgan's father does as an Airline Pilot, how and where the first oil was discovered, to astronomy with the sky and the stars, and to the study of bats, glaciers and what happened in the ice ages. Reading this children's book series will surely open up their minds and get their imagination working. The other thing I love about this website is they teach the kids how to draw. They start with simple shapes and before you know it, they have drawn Little Fly. I tried it and you can see from the photo that it is very easy. If I can do it, I'm sure kids can do it too!