Link-Love, and they say it’s the worst commercial ever
on you tube, but I kind of like it. And in honor of Shelly’s wonderful link-love thing she does to let us know about what’s going on in the blogsphere, I bring you news from around the blog. I found this, only because someone inadvertently came to my site, via a google search for the you tube Mini Mall commercial. And, I later learned that Ellen liked it so much, she put him on her show, and he helped her write a commercial. This mini-mall video really has nothing to do with the 5th grade Mini Mall — but, I think the boys missed out on a marketing opportunity. You can watch the MiniMall video that the fifth graders did not make here — Boing Boing says it’s the worst commercial ever — but I think it’s kind of “catchy.” (You can watch what you tube calls the best commercial ever here.) Already, my 5th-grader is thinking back to the 30-second commercial he had to write with his buddies, which they read over the school’s PA system from the principal’s office — they could have danced down the halls, kids out of their seats, dancing…
Check it out now … We talking flea market. It’s just like, it’s just like, it’s just like A mini-mall … you need it, we find it. It’s just like A mini mall…
In other news, the birthday boy got an early birthday surprise. You’ve got to love Grandmas for pulling
through with stuff grandkids love.
- I’ll tell you about Scribbit’s wonderful hand-made doll houses that she posted a few days ago, that I just LOVE, and I just can’t get them out of my head. They’re just so touching, and beautiful, and that she actually took the time to make it with her children, and me wanting to do it oh so much, but realizing that I will never be able to stop cleaning up spilled milk long enough to get it started. But I am thinking about it. Like some kind of bachelor pad for Batman and Robin… Hmmm.
- And here is Liam, doing things the the ultrasound on his brain scan says he cannot do. And what a Mommy…
- And I’m trying to be the best Mom in the world, like Jenny, and surprise my kids by taking them out of school to see Shrek III, but the schedules are jammed.
And some more behind-the-blog-scenes stuff. I’m still coughing. I talk to a friend who is a Dr., and she explains that it’s probably post nasal drip from all the allergies that are so bad this year. And, my google hits go up quite a bit across the world for “chest cold”. So, everyone in the world is suffering. The vinegar keeps me from getting infected, but it’s not helping the sinuses. So, more neti pot. And then, MamaMilton and her kiddies got sick, and then Shelly got sick. (Something’s definitely going around the blog.) So, I pass my vinegar tip to MamaMilton, and she tells me this:
Here’s one sock trick for you too (my naturopath suggested it) for head congestion: after a warm bath or foot soak, you put cold, wet cotton socks on your feet, followed by wool socks and tuck into bed. The body works to warm the feet, pulling blood (and stuffiness) away from the head. It also helps you sleep. It isn’t all the pleasant at first, but the feet dry fast. We call it the ‘magic socks’.
So I try it. And, instant relief. Not gross, not messy, not feeling jittery. Just relief. And, then MamaMilton directs me to this other post about flu relief, that you might want to bookmark for future reference.
So back to this allergy thing. I’m not giving up. I do some research on essential oils, and I learn that Essential Oil of Roman Chamomile is very effective in treating allergies. (It can also alleviate asthma attacks in children.) So, I add one drop (yes, I have that on -hand. I use a lot of essential oils.) to the Neti Pot
- And call the kids to watch this entertaining video, here. Probably what I should say to the kids regarding their school schedule, and go see Shrek.
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I hadn’t thought of the bachelor pad slant, though someone suggested maybe molding it to a Star Wars theme
Hey, whatever get those creative juices flowing right?
Wow- the sock thing was amazing! I had never heard of thatbefore! Thanks, Susie, for passing that on!
I have the worst rhinitis allergies too. I tried for soo long to combat it the natural way - basically by doing nothing and just allowing the sniffles, itchy eyes and itchy throat to linger. But I could not, I resort to meds. But now that you have shared this, I will try to look for oils that I can use.
Louann, I am very pleased with the results of Roman Chamomile with the neti pot. Hylands also makes some homeopathic for sinus as well. Hope it helps you!
Gee Susie, I feel so famous!
Thanks for passing on my tips.