Many of you will recognize this product from the Health Links section of my site. I just had another dentist appointment and had a great surprise!

A few years ago, when I went to the dentist, I was told I had 7 5mm pockets and was in need of gum surgery (to the tune of $2400!) The reason I needed surgery was the money factor. I couldn’t afford the regular visits, so how on earth could I afford over two grand??? I left that appointment totally bummed out, knowing I couldn’t do the surgery anytime soon.

When I went home, I decided to search online for an alternative but didn’t really find anything that interesting. I purchased an oral irrigator (think syringe with an angled tip) and used that for a while. It helped a little but by no means did it live up to their claims.

So, I just figured I’d be stuck with an unhealthy mouth and just have to live with it. And for a while I did.

A few months ago, I decided to look for something online again and that’s when I found OraMD! I decided to order since the price was so reasonable - I figured it couldn’t hurt.

Hurt it didn’t - help it did.

In a HUGE way!

Within a couple weeks, my gums were a nice shade of pink again, and gone was the inflammation. It seemed as if the receding was under control.

Before I ordered I read the testimonials, but didn’t quite “buy them.”

But now I’m a true believer!

Back to my nice surprise…

When I went to the dentist, I found I only had one pocket, and it was only 3mm deep. And now that I know which teeth it’s between (30 and 31) I can concentrate more in that area.

The best part?

He said there’s no way I need surgery!

I’m sold.

Over the past few months I’ve been telling people left and right about it but never really promoted it on here. When I sat back and really thought about it, I realized what a disservice I was doing by not getting the message out about it.

So, there you go.

I suggest you give it a try.

Let me know how it helps you too!

** Oh, and a side benefit - Your breath stays fresh MUCH longer than with toothpaste and mouthwash.

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In this universe, which was created by a divine, organizing intelligence, there are simply no accidents.

- Dr. Wayne Dyer
From The Power of Intention Perpetual Calendar

This was today’s calendar entry and I definitely subscribe to this idea! It’s a controversial idea at best.

I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and it’s all for our greater good; even when we don’t have a clue how or why.

This is one area my husband and I truly disagree on. He’s of the belief that things are beyond our control and bad things just happen for no real reason and don’t have a purpose.

I respectively disagree…

The Power of the Lesson

I’m convinced that everything that comes into your life comes to you to teach you a lesson. If you’re open to the lesson and desire to learn from it, then any obstacle or problem can turn into a blessing.

Sounds like a load of crap, doesn’t it?

Stay with me here…

Avoiding Victimitis

Using my husband as an example… He keeps repeating the same patterns over and over and is blind to the lesson.

In doing so, he continues to get similar results and has a hard time figuring out why he can’t move forward.

In refusing to accept the lessons and learn from them, he’s developed the victim role quite well.

He believes “That stuff may work for other people but not for me. I’ve tried it all.”

In his mind, he’s different. Immune to the lesson.

Aka master victim.

God love him…

Saying opposites attract is an understatement!

I’ve found that over the years I’ve bought into the victim role quite well. I was the master.

For years I:

• read the books
• listened to recordings
• attended seminars
• played “follow the guru”
• spent a butt load of money

And yet I:

• still struggled emotionally
• still struggled financially
• still struggled in relationships
• still had no spiritual grounding
• had no life direction

Something had to give…

A Better Way

After reading over and over about learning the lesson, I guess I heard it enough that the final way I heard it finally stuck. It hit me. That was it!

Everything IS A LESSON!

It’s simply up to us to decipher it and learn from it.

Three Simple Steps

• 1.) Believe in the lesson.
• 2.) Be open to recognizing the lesson.
• 3.) USE the lesson to move forward in life.

In the beginning, this is easier said than done, I’m afraid…

What lessons have you ignored over the years?

What similar disempowering patterns have you noticed that keep developing? (psst… that’s a HUGE clue!)

Do you find you keep getting what you don’t want?

Have you even thought about what you DO want?

It’s so much easier to move toward living a fulfilled life when you focus on what you really want. Most people don’t take the time to even think about it; yet they complain that what they have isn’t what they want.

Insanity at its finest…

Here’s a great way I’ve found to narrow it down:

• Think of something you think you want.
• Write it down.
• Think of why you want it.
• Write those reasons down.
• Think of what feelings the thing will give you if you have or achieve it.
• Write the feelings down.
• Think, “What else?”
• Write down anything that comes up for you.
• Keep doing this until you find the real reasons you want something.
• Once you’ve figured that out, find a way to feel those feelings right now.

I promise you it will completely change your outlook…

I was simply amazed at how this exercise brought such clarity into my life. Clarity I had previously lacked.

Try it for yourself and see if it helps you discover how to move forward in your own life.

And keep in mind…

It was no accident you ran across this post.

Things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

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Repeatedly I saw the commercial for Debbie Meyer Green Bags and thought:

“Wow, I wonder if those really work?”

Well, folks, I’ve got an answer for you:

Yes and no.

I conducted my own experiment with them and most fruits and vegetables fared well.

The worst culprit:

Bagged lettuce.

I often found myself buying the bags of salad mix, fully intending to use them before they went bad. I thought it would be fantastic if they would keep in the Green Bags.

Unfortunately, much to my dismay, that’s the only thing that went bad fast.

Peppers are still going strong.
Broccoli stays fresh longer.
Cauliflower stays fresh longer than in a ziplock, but still gets brown pretty quick.
Strawberries stay fresh quite a while.
Blueberries also stay fresh longer.
Tomatoes fare well.

The key? Make sure you take a paper towel and wipe the condensation off the bag/fruit/vegetables regularly.

A pain?

Maybe.

Worth it?

Definitely.

I liked them so well, I signed up to promote them! How’d ya like them apples? (pun totally intended)

So, here’s a convenient link for you to check them out yourself! Just click on the banner below and you’ll be at the site.

From time to time, I’ll be reviewing certain products that I consider “purchase-worthy.” I’ll provide my affiliate link (which I am grateful when you buy through it, as it helps me keep my site and blog going!)

As for the Green bags, you can purchase them at Walgreens or the official site if you prefer not to use my affiliate link.

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Have you ever put “pamper myself” on a to-do list? Or “do something for me?” And for the 2 of you out there that may have actually written something similar on your to-do list, how many times did it get passed over?

Here’s the million dollar question, folks:

When was the last time you took time and really did something for yourself? (and no, you can’t count cleaning the house so you won’t have to deal with it later)

Yeah, that’s what I thought.

I’m absolutely as guilty as the rest of you neglectful people!

Oh, man, did she really just call me neglectful?

You bet your sweet bippy I did!

You, like the majority of people do, do, do for everyone else and totally neglect yourself. It’s a shame, really.

I’m right at the front of the line with all of you as well.

My to-do list looks something like this:
• cooking
• cleaning
• taxi service
• work late
• go in to work early
• visit mother-in-law at nursing home
• lots of etc…
• oh, yeah, and if I have time, do something for myself

Sound familiar???

I’m learning to take some time for myself. It’s not easy. My husband will do the grocery shopping and clean (but he tends to clean RIGHT WHEN I take time to work on my blog - can you say guilt trip???)

I’ve learned to give up the guilt trip. If he chooses to wait until I sit down to start cleaning, then let him! I used to drop what I was doing and start cleaning too. I’ve learned that the guilt trip is not my idea of a vacation…

I deserve time for myself, and so do you!

Here are a few ways I’ve learned to invite pampering into your weekly (if not daily) routine:
• Get an essential oil burner and enjoy some aromatherapy while doing something else (as I’m doing right now)
• Get out your neglected gratitude journal and start using it again (yes, I am watching you…)
• Let Mother Nature help - a nature walk, watching some running water like a stream/waterfall, listening to birds sing, etc…
• A nice, long bubble bath with some candles and a do not disturb sign!
• Close yourself in a room, turn up the tunes and just dance, dance, dance!
• Have a girls night out and laugh until your face and jaw ache
• Rent your favorite sappy movie and grab some take out. Have lots of kleenex ready.

What can you add to the list?

What’s your favorite way to pamper yourself?

When did you do it last?

And the all important question…

What are you waiting for?

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For those of us in the United States, I’d like to wish you a safe and happy Independence Day!

I’m filled with gratitude that I live in such a wonderful place. I take it for granted so often, as do most people. I’m so grateful for the every day things that we all tend to take for granted.

It’s nice to have a day to reflect on how lucky we truly are.

I’ll admit I’m the first one to welcome a paid day off work, great food, friends and family, fireworks and everything else that goes along with a traditional 4th of July celebration.

It’s easy to get all wrapped up in the festivities and forget to reflect on the real reason for the holiday.

It’s all about gratitude, folks… (you’ve heard that a time or two from me, haven’t you???)

I personally have so many reasons to be grateful:
• I’m grateful to live in this wonderful country and reap the benefits on a daily basis.
• I have freedom of choice, unlike so many people in the world.
• All of my basic needs are met daily.
• I have wonderful family and friends.
• I have a job that pays me to do what I love.
• I always have opportunities to make changes in my life, when and if I choose.
• And the list goes on, and on…

What are YOU grateful for in your life?

When was the last time you took stock of all of the blessings you already have?

Notice how it makes you feel when you do?

It’s amazing how it has the power to change your mood in a heartbeat.

Life seems so incredible when you really think about how fortunate you are.

I am truly grateful for everything in my life, good and bad. (I really do believe there is no “bad” since the “bad” is always an opportunity for growth.)

So, my friends, will you take a few moments to take stock of your life, show a little gratitude and see what it does for your mood?

Those around you will definitely give thanks…

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