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Wish I saw this before the SNOW!

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Keep that cold weather outside! Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network's "Desperate Landscapes" and "Man Caves," stopped by Studio 1A to show how you can keep your home warm and toasty, regardless of the weather outside. By: Amy Eley From the TODAY Show! Here are six tips to maintain a warm home this winter: Get snow off your roof. http://www.roofrake.com/ It's important to remove snow from your roof to maintain proper insulation, but doing so can be a tricky job. Fortunately, the Roof Rake , available online, can help do the trick while standing on the ground. The rake has rollers to protect shingles, and it can be attached to an extension poll that will allow you to reach higher on the roof. Doing this chore routinely also prevents damage from a heavy snow load or ice dams. Keep your pipes from freezing. If you have plastic or metal water pipes, keep them from freezing by using the Frost King Water Pipe Heat Cable. This product ca

Natural Remedies

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http://indulgy.com/post/qmG8EnwwO1/natural-remedies                                        As Always, Be Blessed.... Nykea Williams                       Spread A Little Joy.......   

The Stretch Mark Monster!

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OH!! You know this Monster....... Castor Oil Castor oil, which is used in the treatment of a number of skin problems such as wrinkles, age spots, moles, dark spots, fine lines and pimples, can also be used to get rid of stretch marks. Apply some castor oil to the stretch marks and gently massage the area in circular motions for 5 to 10 minutes. Wrap the area with a thin, cotton cloth. Using a hot water bottle or a heating pad, apply some heat to the affected area for at least a half an hour. Repeat this process daily for a minimum of one month to notice positive results. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is effective in the treatment of many skin problems. Its healing and soothing properties can be used to get rid of stretch marks. There are a couple of ways to apply it. You can directly rub aloe vera gel on the affected skin area, leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse the skin with lukewarm water. Another option is to make a mixture with one-fourth cup of aloe vera gel, oil from

An Afternoon with Hoda Kotb

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  Register at   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-hoda-at-george-mason-university-registration-4773201775?aff=ebrowse  George ​Mason ​University's ​Washington ​Journalism ​and ​Media ​Conference ​(WJMC) ​and ​Center ​for ​the ​Advancement ​of ​Well-Being ​are ​excited ​to ​host ​Hoda ​Kotb ​on ​January ​15, ​2016 ​for ​an ​afternoon ​presentation ​on ​her ​new ​book: ​"Where ​We ​Belong: ​Journeys ​That ​Show ​Us ​The ​Way." ​ ​You may purchase the book at a discounted price of $18.50 when you arrive. Hoda will be available to sign your book after her presentation!   Date and Time – Friday, January 15 at 3 p.m.   Location – George Mason University, Fairfax campus                  Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall                  4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030    Please follow these directions - https://www.gmu.edu/resources/welcome/Directions/Directions-to-Fairfax.html