Think Pink

I think it is safe to say that most of us have had a friend or family member affected by breast cancer.  With the innovation of the mammogram and genetic marker testing, early detection has increased survival rate dramatically.  But the sad truth is that too many people suffer because of this disease and we need to find a cure.

In 1982, Nancy G. Brinker started the Susan G. Komen Foundation in memory of her sister, who lost her battle with breast cancer.  Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the result of one sister promising  another to do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.  In fact, the pink ribbon, which has become a symbol for breast cancer awaremness, was first introduced in 1991 during a New York City race for breast cancer survivors.  One person can make a difference or lead others to make a difference.

Many companies, agencies, groups and individuals have given of their time, efforts and monies to aid in breast cancer research.  One company, Manual Woodworkers and Weavers, in hopes of someday finding a cure, dedicates a portion of the wholesale cost of several of their products to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  Set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maual makes a variety of products all geared to help support breast cancer research.  Their hope is that with the public’s help and support, they will make a difference in the lives of so many women.

Use your talents, whatever they may be, an pay it forward.  You are never too young or too old to make a difference.  Ladies, take care of yourselves.  Get your annual mammogram and do your monthly check; squishing the girls may not be pleasant, but it could save your life.

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Lunch Packing: You Are What You Eat

Genetically my son was pre-disposed to allergies from me and diabetes from his dad.  I think I carried a first aid kit with a epi pen, allergy cream, and anti-biotic cream until he was 8!  Early on, he had to watch his weight by learning how to eat healthy.  So when he started school, he took his lunch so he had more control over the foods he ate.

Having a family history of diabetes, it was important to control salt, sugar and fat in his diet.  We found a wonderful program through our pediatrician and local hospital that taught children how to plan meals and snacks, read labels and exercise.  Every time we went to the grocery store, he would read a product’s label and if it didn’t meet the requirements of his program, he would but it back.  Many pre-packaged grocery items marketed for children’s lunches have as much or more salt, sugar and fat in one serving than the daily allowance!  And don’t even get me started on nuts!  Peanut allergies are very common in children.  Yet you would be surprised by reading the product label, how many items contain nuts.  A friend of mine found nuts on the ingredient list for toothpaste!

And then there is the finicky eater.  If they only eat certain things at home, what choices do they have at school?  By packing their lunch, you can be assured that they eat something.  It might not be a typical lunch, but if it works, who cares?

Now in school programs, they have a “cooler” approach to get children to eat healthy by telling them to eat a rainbow.   In other words, eat as many foods that you can that represent all the colors of the rainbow. I’m not saying that all school lunches are bad; I’m just saying that not everyone fits the school lunch mold.  Believe me, when I went to school it was fish
sticks and tator tots every Friday and catsup was the vegetable of choice.  I still pack my lunch.   The cafeteria at work is way too expensive to do every day,  going out for lunch is expensive and time consuming (not to mention the traffic) and I too fight the battle of the buldge, so I try to pack items that control my caloric intake.

My son is now getting ready to start high school, is slimmed down and has his blood pressure and cholesterol under control.  I can still remember his first grade teacher saying to me, “I never met a kid who knew how to work the microwave!”  Thanks to B.C.’s Provincial Nutritionalist, Lisa Forster-Coull for her insightful video on lunch packing.

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Gloveables®: Where Style Meets Function

I have a job that requires that I wear nitrile gloves to protect my hands from the chemicals I use.  I have gloves that I wear while tending the flower garden to protect my hands from creepy crawlies and dirt.  But why haven’t I been wearing gloves when I do household chores?  Have you ever read the ingredients in some of the marketed household cleaners?  Yikes!  Maybe it’s because the only gloves that I thought were available for household chores were latex, sweat in them and make your hands stink gloves!  That sounds attractive!  NOT!  Skin is our largest organ.  Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but I’m a science geek, so work with me.  Everything you put your hands into gets absorbed into your body.  That means toxins, bad stuff!  So if you could find a product that was protective, durable and fashionable, would you be more inclined to protect your hands?   Answer, Grandway Honduras Glovables®.  Gloveables® are the newest craze in kitchen fashion!  You’ve seen them in magazines like Good Housekeeping™ and on television shows like Desperate Housewives™.  Gloveables® are unlike any ordinary kitchen glove you have ever tried!  They are the perfect way to protect your hands from hot water, chemicals and dirt while still being a fashion statement.  And they are so comfortable!  Thicker than standard kitchen gloves, Gloveables® are perfect for cleaning, dish washing, gardening and anything else that can spoil your manicure.  They even have a US patent!  And Grandway Honduras is a company with a social conscience.   Not only do they pride themselves in making superior quality products but they also bring jobs and hope into the local economy.
Now, Ladies, I can have a fru-fru side too.  How many of you get a manicure?  And how much do you spend?  In my area, the ten top salons charged between $20 and $35, depending on the extras.  How many of you get acrylic nails done?  And how much does this cost per month?  $100?  $150?  Wouldn’t one pair of quality, affordable Gloveables® help maintain this investment?  And how many times have you chipped your polish the same day you had your nails done?  When the momma ain’t happy, no one is happy!  So whether you are washing dishes from Sunday brunch, planting flowers where the lawn person mowed the existing flowers down or cleaning the bath tub, you can protect your health and nails with an affordable pair of  Grandway Honduras Glovables®.  Darling, you look marvellous!  And now a wickedly amusing video by Regina Dowling, host of Glamour 24-7.com, on Gloveables®!  She is awesome!  JT6HBCZRXC29
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