It is surprising how many people suffer from migrants in Amerca nowadays. My huband has various headaches since I met him. I haven't had any problem with headaches growing up but have been getting regular headaches since I had my first boy seven years ago. I used to think it was some kind of allegry and it starts on either side of the temple and then goes to that side of the eye and I get pain and sort of a burning/heat sensention. Sometimes I can see my eyelid getting swallon. However after doing some research it appears that it is actually a migrant, though mine was never too sever.
Anyway, during online search one day I found that one of the most common cause of migrate is megnisum deficiency. I've heard about the commonness of megnisum deficiency nowadays due to the uses of pestersides, like roundup, and have got some supplements for hubby, So I started using this homemade magnesium oil on my body. For the next two weeks or so of using it, I had had no headaches at all. Then I ran out and forgot to make it for another week. Then I woke up with a headache one morning. So I got up and make a bottle and put some on the side of the head where the pain was. Within half an hour the pain was gone. I was so happy and now I knew for sure I've found the solution for my problem! I've since started taking a oral supplement and also been using the magnesium oil on my body and haven't had a headache since.
So here is the supplement I take orally, after much research. It also helps with sleep greatly. It is pure and natural, no additives and is very gentle on the digestive track.
As for the magnisum oil. You can buy it premade, or you can make it at home which is a lot cheaper in the long run. I make my own by mixing equal amount of magnisum flakes(see link below for the kind I use and have had great result), and boiling distilled water. Wait until completely disolved and then either put in a spray bottle, or in my case I put it in a glass dropper bottle. Applied topically on the skin, preferably after a shower. Warning start slow and use a few spray to start with, or you may experience some stomach discomfort.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Natto, the natural source of Vitamin K2
If you are, like me, interested in natural, healthy living and natural remedies at all, about chances are that you have heard about the importance of vitamin d3 and the danger and various health problems caused by vitamin d3 deficiency, ranging from compromised immune system to diabetes, ADHD, and more. You have probably also heard that the fact that you need vitamin K in order to properly absorb vitamin D3. You might have been taking supplements with vitamin d3 and vitamin k2. However do you know what is the natural source of vitamin k2? If you are currently taking a vitamin k2 supplement you might notice on the ingredient list a strange name "Natto". What is Natto? Seems like, most Americans are not familiar with it. What it is is a traditional Japanese fermented soybean food that is traditionally consumed with rice at breakfast. My father went to Japan to study for 2 years and was told by many of his Japanese friends that Natto is a super healthy food that Japanese people love to consume on a very regular basis. Vitamin k2 is just one of the many good nutrients contained in this naturally fermented superfood. Personally, my philosophy is that iIt is always better to obtain nutrients in natural whole food form, whenever possible, verses in supplement form. My family takes vitamin D3 supplements during the winter months and it seems to really help keep minimizes those nasty winter cold and flu. Since we need vitamin K to go with Vitamin D3, I started looking into Natto and how to make it at home. To my surprise, It actually turns out to be fairly simple, and you can obtain the starter online.
I have created a youtube video awhile back to explain the steps and show you what natto looks like. Feel free to check it out.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Deals, coupons and cash backs!
I plan to write a series of blogs on how to save money. Here is the first one. How to save money on things you need to buy anyway.
I am known among family and friends to be the extreme deal hound. People come to me when they need to buy things and ask for suggestion. They think it is a talent or gift. Let me tell you, it is not. All it takes is a desire to live frugally, a refusal to pay retail if not necessary, and know a few simple steps.
So what are the steps I go through to find a good deal? Here they are:
1. Search for a deal. I always start with a search on my favorite deal site: slickdeals.com. Pretty much anything listed here have to meet the minimum requirement: it has to beat everyday retail. So if you can find a deal for what you are looking for one this site, you are heading the right direction on saving money.
2. Find coupons, Most of the time, if you find a deal on slickdeals, people would likely also provide you with applicable coupons as well. However, it is not guaranteed. Then you need to do your homework to see if there are coupons out there. My favorite site to find coupons is called retailmenot.com.
3. Cash backs. You may not know, but most of the popular sites we shop online, you can get cashbacks by going through an online shopping portal. It may not be a lot for each transaction, but they really do add up. Here are a few of my favorites:
topcashback - This site has great cash back rate, great customer service, and you have the option to redeem your cashback by Amex gift card and get a 5% bones.
ebates
Note that depends on how big your purchases, it may worth it to buy something big online and choose in store pickup. For an example, if you want to buy a $1000 fridge from Lowes, and say a portal is giving 5% cash back, it will be worth it to buy it online and choose in store pickup, and get $50 in cash back, then to go into the store and buy it.
If you are new to online cashback sites, start slow, signup with a few of them and slowing build up so you are not overwhelmed, and get burned out.
4. Buy discounted gift cards. Note, this option does not always work out, so go with caution. This option may not stack with cash back and a lot of sites will deduct the gift card amount from your order total. So I open go through this option only if can get a much bigger discount by buying gift card than cash back, and I can get a e-gift card that I can get fairly quick. I would not go through this option if I found a great deal and am risking missing the sale. I do normally still go through a cashback portal even if I uses a gift card.
5. Cashback credit cards. This is a big topic and I would write in more detail in a future blog post.
Leave me with a comment below and share your tips and tricks on how to save money on everything shopping.
I am known among family and friends to be the extreme deal hound. People come to me when they need to buy things and ask for suggestion. They think it is a talent or gift. Let me tell you, it is not. All it takes is a desire to live frugally, a refusal to pay retail if not necessary, and know a few simple steps.
So what are the steps I go through to find a good deal? Here they are:
1. Search for a deal. I always start with a search on my favorite deal site: slickdeals.com. Pretty much anything listed here have to meet the minimum requirement: it has to beat everyday retail. So if you can find a deal for what you are looking for one this site, you are heading the right direction on saving money.
2. Find coupons, Most of the time, if you find a deal on slickdeals, people would likely also provide you with applicable coupons as well. However, it is not guaranteed. Then you need to do your homework to see if there are coupons out there. My favorite site to find coupons is called retailmenot.com.
3. Cash backs. You may not know, but most of the popular sites we shop online, you can get cashbacks by going through an online shopping portal. It may not be a lot for each transaction, but they really do add up. Here are a few of my favorites:
topcashback - This site has great cash back rate, great customer service, and you have the option to redeem your cashback by Amex gift card and get a 5% bones.
ebates
Note that depends on how big your purchases, it may worth it to buy something big online and choose in store pickup. For an example, if you want to buy a $1000 fridge from Lowes, and say a portal is giving 5% cash back, it will be worth it to buy it online and choose in store pickup, and get $50 in cash back, then to go into the store and buy it.
If you are new to online cashback sites, start slow, signup with a few of them and slowing build up so you are not overwhelmed, and get burned out.
4. Buy discounted gift cards. Note, this option does not always work out, so go with caution. This option may not stack with cash back and a lot of sites will deduct the gift card amount from your order total. So I open go through this option only if can get a much bigger discount by buying gift card than cash back, and I can get a e-gift card that I can get fairly quick. I would not go through this option if I found a great deal and am risking missing the sale. I do normally still go through a cashback portal even if I uses a gift card.
5. Cashback credit cards. This is a big topic and I would write in more detail in a future blog post.
Leave me with a comment below and share your tips and tricks on how to save money on everything shopping.
Amazon reviews - get product that you need anyway free or at a great discount
My latest hobby is to test and review products on Amazon. It all started about half a year ago. I was looking for a product I needed on Amazon. As always I went to read reviews to decide if that particular one was a good product to buy, I noticed this disclaimer that said the reviewer received the product for free or at a discount in exchange for an honest review. As a frugal person like me, I wanted to see how I could also get to test products and write reviews. So I did a quick google search and found a bunch of websites that offer products to people at a discounted price for reviews. I was like a kid in a candy shop. I've since reviewed about 100 products, ranging from natural beauty products to kitchen tools, and supplements, and a bunch of others. It has been fun and the only regret I have is that I didn't find out about it sooner.
Here is the basics of how to become an Amazon reviewer.
First, you will need to have an active Amazon account. It would be nice if you already have some reviews done on that account, but if not, it is never too late to start reviewing some of your past purchases.
Second, go sign up with Amazon Prime. It is not required, but trust me, you will end up saving so much money that it would pay for itself in a couple months. Besides, with prime, when I choose no-rush shipping, I get $1 to use for kindle books, amazon videos and movies, or music.
Third, go sign up with some review sites. Here are the list of my favorites:
Finally, start slow and don't get yourself overwhelmed.
Enjoy and happy reviewing!
Hello, and welcome to my blog. First, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a 39 year old stay-at-home-mom to three adorable little boys, 7, 3 and 1. I am also a homeschooling mom. On my rare spare time, I have lots of hobbies and they are constantly changing. In general, I am into DIY and natural, healthy living. I am also into frugal life-style and are constantly looking for ways to save. I've learned a lot during this journey and would like to share what I learned with the world through this little blog. Hope you enjoy!
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