The number one reason for hangnails is that your cuticles are too dry. When you see ragged cuticles or hangnails, it's your body's way of telling you to apply hand cream or lotion. No one moisturizes their cuticles enough. Put a bunch of moisturizers with pumps around the house, and whenever you come across one, use it.
Cuticle Care(July 20, 2008)
Don't cut your cuticles. The cuticle is a barrier to keep bacteria from entering your body, so it's best to keep it where it is. On the other hand, you must groom them -- but that's easy. All you need is a good cuticle remover and an orange stick. Don't use a cuticle oil or cream for this -- you really need a cuticle remover to sufficiently soften the cuticle. After you apply it, gently push back cuticles with the orange stick. Then move the orange stick in tiny circles around the base of the nail to help remove the dead skin and debris that may be there. Do this at least three times per nail. When the debris is lifted, wipe it with a cotton ball. Then moisturize.
Eco Tips (July 18, 2008)
Ideal Bite delivers free and easy eco-living tips. And you can have them delivered in a short, sassy emails each weekday.
Converting to Digital TV (July 16, 2008)
On February 17, 2009, television stations will stop analog broadcasts, and exclusively broadcast in digital. Viewers who get reception with rabbit ears or an antenna, or who don't have a digital TV, will need a digital converter box to receive television programming. Television sets made after March 2007 already have digital tuners built into them, as required by federal law. Also, analog sets hooked up to cable or satellite systems will not be affected by the switch to digital TV and won't need a converter box.
For more information about digital TV conversion consumers can call the DTV hotline at, 888-DTV-2009, or visit: TV Computer Box Coupon Program .
Are You Being Watched? (July 14, 2008)
If you've ever wonder if you are being watched by a government agency you can find out. Most of us know that we have nothing to worry about but that doesn't mean you don't have a file. Maybe you were involved in a march or protest...or you know someone who has been deemed a person of interest. Then, chances are you have a file. If you are curious to know if you have a file head over to getmyfbifile.com. You can generate a letter and obtain your file through the Freedom of Information Act and The Privacy Act.
Coupons (July 12, 2008)
Interested in saving money on online purchases? Be sure to search Coupon Mountain before making your purchase. This site provides coupon codes to stores like Home Depot and Target. You can also search by product or category. You are allowed to use the site as a guest but you have the option to sign up for an account to receive email alerts and newsletters.
Thrift Store Hunting (July 10, 2008)
If you enjoy shopping at thrift stores, Thrift Hunting is a useful guide to compare and research an item’s current internet selling price.
When you first visit the site you will have to create a user login and password. Once you confirm the account setup you will then need the item’s UPC or ISBN number. With that information you can conveniently search the site with your phone’s browser or text message to compare selling prices.
Star Gaze (July 8, 2008)
Have you seen the night sky lately? Summer is the perfect time to star gaze. The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics shows what planets will be visible at midnight or download a sky chart. Sky charts show the positions of the various stars in the sky. You can also learn about comets and meteors. Look up!
Picnic Tips (July 6, 2008)
Need some fresh picnic ideas? Picnic Tips will give you a variety of tips and advice. Categories include Buyers Guide, Family Picnics, Romantic Picnics and many more. There are also suggested children's games and a Picnic Planning Center.
Celebrate Safely (July 4, 2008)
Good tips and advice for safely celebrating this July 4th holiday. Before heading out to light those fireworks check out the National Council on Fireworks Safety tips. The site invites you to celebrate our Nation's heritage on July 4th...but to celebrate safely!
Flag Disposal (July 2, 2008)
What is the proper way to dispose of an unserviceable U.S. Flag? There are no definitive answers but you can check out the entire U.S. flag code at Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. You can also check out other disposal information at USA Flag.
