Break Studios update

Okay so I am writing an update on my writer application to Break Studios...guess what they didn't hire me?! I don't know why?!  I have experience working for Demand Media Studios and many published articles? Oh well please don't let that discourage anyone else go for it:)! I just think of this turn down as an opportunity which leaves a door open for something better to come my way, that is what I like to think:)! We must always stay positive right!

Okay I just applied for Break Studios for a work from home freelance writer position

I have worked for Demand Media Studios as a freelance contributor. I liked making $15.00 (per 500-800 word) article but I heard Break Studios has easier titles and pay $8.00 (per 250-400 word) article...meaning we can bang them out quicker. I will let you know if I got accepted and give you a review of how their whole process works and how it is to work for them. http://breakstudios.break.com/
I am always looking for work at home jobs so I can be a stay at home mommy who contributes some extra grocery money to our household's funds. I will share them with you...well the good ones when I come across them okay:)!

New Dating Site for SIngles with OCD.

This is a site I came across for people with OCD so they can feel comfortable dating other people who have the same issues...which may be great and maybe take some pressure off of the whole dating scene for those with OCD.  OCDSINGLESCAFE

SAFE BABAS & BATHS FOR EVERYONE!

These are just a few things that you can easily stay away from !

"Safe BaBa's for everyone!"

  Stay away from plastics if you can! If you have a baby get glass bottles or BPA- free plastic! 


                                          


Thankfully my mother-in-law got us these for our daughter when she was a little baby and they are made of strong glass and never broke! I still have all of them in my cupboard and can't bare to pack them away yet because it reminds me of when my little girl was just a little baby:)! Because of coarse our children will always be our babies no matter what age they are:)!

So research what your baby's bottles are made of:


Many baby bottles still have the chemical BPA  Bisphenol A - a chemical linked to heart disease and diabetes in humans and hormonal disruptions! Many hard clear plastics may contain BPA, here are some items that BPA may be found in....

• Eye Glasses
• Plastic Liners for tin Cans
• Microwave ovenware and utensils
• Teethers
• Children's toys etc..
• Plastic containers that contain the #3, #6, & #7 recycling Symbol.

Names for plastics that may contain BPA:

• Polycarbonate
• Lexan
• PolySulfone

These release more BPA especially when heated! Keep those plastic bottles away from the microwave mommy! Also avoid reusing Plastic water bottles, they say that  The enzymes in our saliva can start to break down the chemicals in the plastic~ yucky backwash!

"We Want our babies to bathe in good stuff! Not yucky chemicals!"

       Stay away from baby products with harmful unnecessary chemical additives! The latest news is that all our most popular brand named baby products have been revealed as containing many toxic carcinogenic ingredients! For example a Tear-Free baby shampoo is actually tear-free because they add a chemical that actually numbs the baby's eyes! Isn't that horrible! It doesn't mean that it is safer and "more gentle" it just has all these extra chemicals that are actually "more toxic" than anything!
             So try to find baby and all personal care products with LESS INGREDIENTS!!! Here "Less is definitely more:)!"
I have been using Zosimos Botanicals' Apple Orchard Shampoo on my hair and my whole family, It works great! And it is rated a ZERO on EWG SAFETY DATABASE. It smells so yummy and it really rinses so easily and squeaky clean. You can use the Coupon code NR to receive 7 % off your entire order of any size at Zosimos Botanicals! All of their products are wonderfully 100% natural and toxin-free! I love their makeup and skincare and it makes me feel better knowing it's healthier for my child:)! If she wants to play with mommy's makeup no freaking out is necessary lol!

   Also  try to stay away from harsh Laundry and dish detergents.The clothes you that we wash are lying directly on our baby's skin and they say that our skin is our largest organ that absorbs everything! Dish soap is another one to choose carefully because they clean the plates and silverware that they eat from and the cups we drink out of! Many popular brands also contain many toxins so we want to use something with no toxins and one that will not leave chemical residues!

A great alternative for this could also be a liquid based Castile soap with a few drops of natural essential oils for fragrance or you can go for the more "Green" plant based detergents, that are now available in many stores:)! I love the shop Alice.com

they have so many natural cleaning products and always offer free shipping! I have been using this laundry detergent and I love it...it's called BioKleen

                                            

This is a non- toxic laundry detergent, and it cleans awesome in money saving cold water loads:)! I also add drops of  Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil. 10 ml. 100% Pure, Undiluted, Therapeutic Grade. which minty smell freshens up the laundry and is known to repel bedbugs. I also love this non- toxic dish soap when washing those not too germy dishes that clean up great with only some hot water and a few drops! Seventh Generation 22734 Natural Dishwashing Liquid, Lavender Floral & Mint, 25 oz. Bottle and Sun & Earth's

                                  

They clean dishes well and I feel so much better knowing that the dishes were washed with a non-toxic soap so no need to worry about toxic chemical residues...in-case my husband didn't rinse them enough..I know I do because I am such a "Good neurotic mommy:)!" lol  " But this just makes me feel so much better and saves me from extra crazy OCD rinsing! lol

If you have any concerns about products that you & your family are using I suggest you check there status and hazard level on this site, it's really great because you can look up almost any product by company or brand...And I wish you the best of luck!!! It is so scary to read what the products we use really contain! But check it out

"Better to be  informed!"

www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

The Environmental Working Group's searchable database of toxic ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products.

 If you have any questions or concerns you can always contact me , just  drop me an e-mail! I am always here if you have any questions or you need to talk to someone:)! I say being a little neurotic about what we bring into our home is a good thing ...it means we really care:)!!!

BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN'S BOOKS FROM BAREFOOT BOOKS!

http://store.barefootbooks.com/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0r8h

This place has the cutest & most unique kids clothes at low pircies:)!!!

http://www.zulily.com/invite/nronacher765 Here is the link to this store with some of the cutest finds for funky, kitschy, modern, and fun kids clothing! They have such adorable dresses for little girls and cool outfits for boys...even some great fashion for mommy as well:)!

Earn Money from Asking and Answering Random Questions !

 I found this website that can allow you to earn money by asking and answering questions and it is all free:)! It is a great way to earn money from giving others advice or asking others for their advice and input. I was so excited because I signed up a few days ago and already one of my answers was chosen as the best answer... Here is the link http://answerspay.com/164402/should-people-mental-illness-forced-psychiatric-medecine I will post how much I get paid for this:)! They say The best answer earns 70 %! How exciting!!! I love helping people and asking questions too! I will post an update in a few days after I poke around the site some more!

Ocd keeps me indoors more often then I would like to admit...but I can still shop online ! I found an awesome website that ALWAYS OFFERS FREE SHIPPING YAY!

I became quite the nifty online shopper when my OCD was very bad. I hardly left the house and relied on online retailers to stock up my house with essentials! I found this website called Alice.com http://www.alice.com/referral/38FD559B  this link will give you a $10 off sign up bonus and of course sign up is FREE! Alice.com is  like an online supermarket that sells everything from personal care items to groceries! The best part is that if you buy ANY six items you always get FREE SHIPPING:)! I love that part...I mean there were some weeks when I was so broke and just needed maybe one thing and did not want to pay for shipping so I ordered my one necessity item and then got 5 other items for $1 or less...like a toothbrush or gum. Things that I know I would use down the road anyway and I felt good knowing that I received a great deal for them! Also my order always shipped to me in 2 days! This is fast ...but I live in Pennsylvania so other regions may take longer. It was a blessing for someone like me who was stuck in the house and did not have a car to get around in...also my husband would complain about all of the soap I would buy...to feed my obsessive hand washing obsession. I found this liquid castile hand soap Shadow Lake Pure Castile Soap Fresh Ginger, 16 oz (Pack of 3)  it was a soap that DIDN'T DRY OUT my hands. I love the ginger scent it smells awesome like gingerbread cookies! One bottle of this castile soap lasted me because I would take a foam soap pump like this one RSVP Acrylic Foaming Soap Pump and then fill it a quarter way with castile soap and the rest of it with water. This soap created a nice gentle rich lather for hands:)! I notice that during my hand washing with liquid or bar soap I spend so much time lathering. when you use a foam soap it feels like it covers the entire surface of the hands and I usually don't feel like I have to obsessively lather with it!
So it is really great ordering from Alice and I could now GET MY OWN SOAP and no longer have to rely on my husband and beg him to pick up it up at the store! He used to pick out soaps that were too harsh and seem to eat away at my skin! The best part of not asking him for soap anymore was not having to hear him complain and call me a "Soap Addict!" lol

Continue education at home with these fun activities for preschoolers

Many young children are excited to go to preschool for the very first time. There they are exposed to a variety of amusing activities which educate as well as evoke children's imagination and creativity. When preschoolers get home from school the fun and learning does not have to end, it can continue. There are many fun and educational activities that parents can do with children right in the comfort of home. Here are some activities that will build children's educational and cognitive skills. They will not only instill children with valuable knowledge but also nurture their senses and creative expression.

1. Cooking- Children love to to concoct their very own recipes and dip their fingers into different textures. That is why many children enjoy playing with mud and feeling grains of sand roll between their fingers while in a sand box. Allowing children to help cook a special recipe will not only offer a sensory delight, it will also teach children important math and science skills. When children are measuring ingredients they will be learning how to use forms of measurement. They will also become familiar with the process of telling time when they are waiting for the food to be finished cooking. Children can witness science in action when they see how ingredients come together to create something completely new and also how the elements change when they are exposed to heat.

2. Plant a seed- What better way then to teach your young child about science and the way things grow than to let them plant their very own seed in a cup of soil. This will give children the opportunity to take care of the seed by watering it and making sure it gets plenty of light each day. They can examine and keep track of their seed’s growth with a journal that they can fill with their very own drawings of the seed's changes. Before you know it their little seed will turn into a sprout that they may later plant outside in a garden. Seeing their little seed's transformation will make them proud and spark an appreciation of nature.

3. Crafts & counting- Children and parents can clear the kitchen table and claim a “fantastic crafts day”! Make macaroni necklaces by stringing yarn through the holes of the dry pasta as if they were beads. Ask child to count the macaroni pieces before they string together their necklace. They will be so excited for the completion of the “new jewelry” that they may not realize they are being quizzed. This is the best way of learning, to have fun while doing it rather than being lectured. The children can paint on clue and then sprinkle on some sparkles to add a glamorous finishing touch. This macaroni craft will also strengthen children's hand and eye coordination.

4. Play games- Preschoolers often come home from school tired and yearning to relax. The last thing they may want is to feel that their home has been turned into yet another classroom, so let them play instead and learn with games! Children will enjoy spending quality time with their family playing educational games. Parents can create a reading game with flash cards and a marker. Using the marker they can write vocabulary words that the children are familiar with on each card and then lay out three of the words on a table. The parents can then ask children to find or “pick-up” a word. Eventually the children will have mastered all of these vocabulary words. They will be able to read the words without the assistance of any verbal prompts and recognize these words in books. This game will surely boost their confidence in themselves as well as in the classroom!

5. Music & art- Music and art themed activities will enable preschoolers with a creative and relaxing outlet. Research has been shown that music and art aids children with their ability to focus and can heighten their self esteem. Singing songs with children which include counting, memorizing, and rhyming helps to build math and reading skills. When painting children can learn about the color wheel by mixing the primary paint colors together to create secondary and tertiary colors. They will be amazed with how the colors change and enthusiastic about creating the many different possibilities of color combinations.

Incorporating these fun and educational activities into quality time with children at home will strengthen both the children's knowledge as well as their family bonds.

Use only SAFE & Non-Toxic Skincare & Cosmetics on yourself & your family !

Some people say that ignorance is bliss, but we need to educate ourselves about all of the toxic chemicals which are found in the products which we use on our bodies everyday. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and it absorbs everything, so why not switch to healthier products which you can feel good about using:)! I came across Zosimos Botanicals on the Environmental Working Group website http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ when I was on the hunt for the safest makeup and shampoo. I love to wear makeup but when I used to use the brand name cosmetics which were ladened with toxic chemicals I would always be very nervous when hugging my daughter because I didn't want to get the toxic makeup on her skin. Now that I wear Zosimos Botanical makeup I can happily kiss my daughter and feel care free when snuggling with her cheek to cheek:)! I feel so much better knowing that I am not exposing her to harmful toxins and I can still feel pretty wearing the makeup I love! I even ordered my toddler daughter her very own watermelon flavored lip balm which is rated 0 on the EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety databasehttp://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product/185436/Zosimos_Botanicals_Watermelon_Lip_Balm/
She loves it so much and it smells amazing...I want one now:)! I also use the Apple Orchard shampoo on my daughters hair because it is also rated a zero like most of ZB's products and it works awesome, our family loves it:)!
Zosimos Botanical LLC has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and has a Full Member Status. Zosimos Botanical handcraft their line of mineral makeup and natural skincare in their100% wind-powered studio using gentle plant-based raw materials, including pure plant oils, natural waxes, herbs, extracts, floral waters and essential oils. They are cruelty free and they DO NOT USE synthetic chemicals such as parabens, nanoparticles or other toxins. I loved Zosimos' products so much that I wanted to share them with other people, so I can help make this world a healthier place for our children:)! Discovering Zosimos Botanicals has been a blessing for this OCD mommy! I even later became a Zosimos sales representative and now I can feel good about passing on my beauty tips, advice, and reviews of Zosimos Botanical's safe products:)!http://www.zosimosbotanicals.com/
If you have any questions about the products feel free to contact me anytime. I know that many stay at home mommies do not have a lot of extra cash to throw around so if you want more information or my own personal review about a ZB product just let me know, I am here to help! Also the great thing about Zosimos Botanical is that they offer sample sizes so you can try out there products at a very low price before investing in the full size. They also have low prices, low shipping rates, and fast shipping! YOU CAN ALSO USE THE COUPON CODE NR AND YOU'LL RECEIVE 7 % OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER OF ANY SIZE:)! And I know this sounds like a promotion...but I would never promote anything that I don't already love and use myself! Many mothers who are suffering from OCD and may have a fear of chemicals like I do will be happy with all of ZB's toxin-free and natural products!

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