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Safety Tips for Women

It's sad but it's reality. Just some safety reminders for women for this time of year. Everyone is rushed and not always thinking clearly.

These were written by a police officer.

Because of recent abductions in daylight hours, refresh yourself
of these things to do
in an emergency situation...
This is for you,
and for you to share
with
everyone you know.

After reading these 10 crucial tips,
forward them to someone you care about.
It never hurts to be careful
in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do :
The elbow is the strongest point
on your body.
If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide.
If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse,
DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM.
Toss it away from you....
Chances are that he is more interested
in your wallet and/or purse than you,
and he will go for the wallet/purse.
RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car,
kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole
and start waving like crazy..
The driver won't see you, but everybody else will.
This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars
after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit
(doing their chequebook, or making a list, etc.
DON'T DO THIS!)
The predator will be watching you, and this
is the perfect opportunity for him to get in
on the passenger side, put a gun to your head,
and tell you where to go.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR ,
LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE..

If someone
is in the car
with a gun
to your head
DO NOT DRIVE OFF,
Repeat:
DO NOT DRIVE OFF!
Instead gun the engine
and speed into anything, wrecking the car.
Your Air Bag will save you.
If the person is in the back seat
they will get the worst of it .
As soon as the car crashes
bail out and run.
It is better than having them find your body
in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting
into your car in a parking lot,
or parking garage:
A.) Be aware:
look around you,
look into your car,
at the passenger side floor ,
and in the back seat
B.) If you are parked next to a big van,
enter your car from the passenger door.
Most serial killers attack their victims
by pulling them into their vans while the women
are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car
parked on the driver's side of your vehicle,
and the passenger side... If a male is sitting alone
in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back
into the mall, or work, and get a
guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.

(And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator
instead of the stairs.
Stairwells are horrible places to be alone
and the perfect crime spot.
This is especially true at NIGHT!)

7. If the predator has a gun
and you are not under his control,
ALWAYS RUN!
The predator will only hit you (a running target)
4 in 100 times; and even then,
it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ.
RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying
to be sympathetic:
STOP
It may get you raped, or killed.
Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking,
well educated man, who ALWAYS played
on the sympathies of unsuspecting women.
He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often
asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle,
which is when he abducted
his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point:
Someone just told me that her friend heard
a crying baby on her porch the night before last,
and she called the police because it was late
and she thought it was weird.. The police told her
'Whatever you do, DO NOT
open the door..'
The lady then said that it sounded like the baby
had crawled near a window, and she was worried
that it would crawl to the street and get run over.
The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way,
whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.'
He told her that they think a serial killer
has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax
women out of their homes thinking that someone
dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it,
but have had several calls by women saying that
they hear baby's cries outside their doors
when they're home alone at night.

10. Water scam!
If you wake up in the middle
of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a
burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These people turn on all your
outside taps full blast so that you will go out to investigate and
then attack.

Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors!

If you have anymore safety tips, please post them in the comments!

STAY SAFE EVERYONE!!!

My babies are just TOO cute!

These two are just so close. They're sleeping in the glow of the Christmas tree.
Picture perfect!

My Funky Trees

I am always trying new things for Christmas. I have 5 different holiday themes that I switch between.

Right now I'm doing purple and silver. The more funky and modern the better.

This year I changed my tree topper. I'm in love with it. It's one of those crystal safety pin trees.

I'm also including a pic of my chandelier tree I did several years back. I really thought outside the box on that one! It was BEAUTIFUL with all the lights off and just the tree and crystal shining. Everyone that saw it, loved it, and still talk about it.

I also did a silver tinsel tree-very retro-with purple lights, a couple years ago.

Sad day

A dear friend lost her beloved and devoted fur baby Jake today. She loved him so much and she was with him at the end, telling him how much she loved him.
So everyone give your fur babies a little extra attention and love, because they are not with us long enough. It's a cruel joke of mother nature to give these wonderful babies such a short life span. Never take the time with them for granted.
Jake-You'll be missed! But never forgotten!

My New Biz Cards

I found some cards in my signature colors! I left the back blank so I can include little notes to my customers. Ordered them in heavy stock gloss. I think they're perfect!

Laugh, laugh then laugh some more! Men VS. Women

WOMAN'S PERFECT BREAKFAST
She's sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee.
Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box.
Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week.
Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl.
And her husband is on the back of the milk carton.

WOMEN'S REVENGE
'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase.
As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse.
'So, do you always carry your TV remote?' I asked.
'No,' she replied, 'but my husband refused to come shopping with me,
and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally.'

UNDERSTANDING WOMEN
(A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE)
I know I'm not going to understand women.
I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax,
pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root,
and still be afraid of a spider.

CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up & down the aisles..
The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife.
She directs him down the correct aisle.
A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, 'Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife?
He answers, 'You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store
to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco
and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper.
So, I figure if I have to roll my own . so does she...
(I figure this guy is the one on the milk carton!)

WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and
neither of them wanted to concede their position..
As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs,
the husband asked sarcastically, 'Relatives of yours?'
'Yep,' the wife replied, 'in-laws.'

WORDS
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day.
30,000 to a man's 15,000.
The wife replied, 'The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men...
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, 'What?'

CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, 'I don't know how you can be
so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.
'The wife responded, 'Allow me to explain.
God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me;
God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!

WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who
should brew the coffee each morning.
The wife said, 'You should do it because you get up first,
and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee.
The husband said, 'You are in charge of cooking around here and
you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.'
Wife replies, 'No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.'
Husband replies, 'I can't believe that, show me.'
So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says . 'HEBREWS'

The Silent Treatment
A man and his wife were having some problems at home
and were giving each other the silent treatment.
Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him
at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,
'Please wake me at 5:00 AM.' He left it where he knew she would find it.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him,
when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
The paper said, 'It is 5:00 AM. Wake up..'
Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.

The perfect gift for romantic lovebirds!!!

I found this very adorable unimitten for all the lovebirds, and yes they are everywhere.

I envision an elderly couple, married about 60 years, taking a leisurely stroll on a beautiful fall afternoon.

Or maybe empty nesters that walk everyday to stay healthy. Even in the winter.

If you know that one couple that ALWAYS hold hands this would be the perfect gift. I can just imagine the smiles and warm feelings this adorable mitten would bring. Especially to people passing by.

Item link
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33398592

This is the shop link
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5811784

I Love My Cats, REALLY I Do!

As I'm sitting here typing on this blog-my wonderful Lotto has decided it is time to mess with mama! He's sitting right next to me, right now. We're talking about a cat that can open drawers and doors. Not big drawers, those plastic organizer ones. He's taken an eyelash curler, from one in the bathroom, and played with it. He has also taken my BC pills out to bat around. I was glad we didn't have company!!

Right now he's going after pens, tools, bills(he can keep those!) He's trying to take my glasses off my face(he also does that at night when I'm reading in bed). Oh, now the headphones!! Little shit's purring the whole time!!!!

WHY? WHY DOES HE DO THIS???!!!

He gets in these moods once in awhile. Don't tell me he's doing it for attention, he gets lots of that!

LOTTO! STOP IT!!!!

Daddy's just laughing-I don't see what is so funny.

Damn it Lotto!

Oh, ok, kissy kissy. I love you too. Sorry mama yelled at ya.

FOR THE GIRLS

~ One of the mysteries of life is that a two pound box of chocolates can make you gain five pounds.
~ The reason women over 50 don't have babies is because we would put them down and forget where we put them.
~ It's time to give up jogging for your health when your thighs keep rubbing together and starting your pants on fire.
~ What happens if you confuse your Valium with your birth control pills?You have 12 kids, but you don't really care.

~ Skinny people bug me. They say things like, "Sometimes I forget to eat." Now, I've forgotten my keys, my glasses, my address and my mother's maiden name. But I have never forgotten to eat! You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat!

~ What is the best way to forget your troubles? Wear tight clothes.
~ Why is it harder to lose weight as you get older? Because by that time your body and your fat have become really good friends.
~My mind doesn't wander, it leaves completely.
~What happens when you leave an outfit hanging in your closet for a while? It shrinks two sizes.
~ It's nice to live in a small town, because if you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.
~ I read some article which said that the symptoms of stress are impulse buying, eating too much and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That's what I call a perfect day.

OVER WHAT HILL?

Perks Of Being Over The Hill

There is nothing left anymore to learn the hard way.
Things that you buy now won't wear out.
Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
You no longer think of the speed limit as a challenge.
Your investment in health insurance is finally paying off.
You can quit trying to hold in your stomach no matter who walks into the room.
Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them anyway.
You can sing along with elevator music.
Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the guy on the television.
Your eyes won't get too much worse.
Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
People call you at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you???? "
You can get into a heated argument about pension plans.
You can eat dinner at 4:00 in the afternoon.
In a hostage situation you are the most likely to be released first.
No one expects you to run -- anywhere.
You are no longer viewed as a hypochondriac.

I LOVE FINGERLESS GLOVES w/alpaca wool

For the last couple years I have been in love with fingerless gloves. I wear them all winter. They can be layered with gloves for extra warmth OR style.

Well I also love alpacas and their wool(see my earlier post). I found an Etsy shop that offers fingerless gloves in an alpaca wool blend. The prices are good also.

Check it out

Elfi's Creations-click link below

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7824191

Another Household Tip

I received this in my email-pretty interesting....JW

Peroxide VS Bleach

This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's wife), and I want to share it with you. She was over recently for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me:

"I would like to tell you of the benefits of thatPlain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. What does bleach cost? My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide."Have you ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!! Why? Because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better!"Did you also know bleach was invented in the late 40's? It's chlorine, folks! And it was used to kill our troops.

"Peroxide was invented during WWI. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals. Please think about this:
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria..

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bathTo help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

11. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

12. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

"I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! "With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner!"This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too.Pass this on .. And on .... And on!

Seda's First Big Public Walk

We took Rebee and Seda for a real long walk on the Trailway in Flushing.

It's beautiful this time of year!!

It was Seda's first long public walk. Started out kinda bad but she ended up settling down. We came across about 30 other dogs, joggers, walkers and bikers. No problems!! I was very happy with her. Reb's been there alot. She's never a problem. I was more worried about her getting worn out because of her age but she proved mom wrong. She still had energy when we were done. I, on the other hand, found out I am out of shape!!!

Farmville

I feel like I'm in the minority when it comes to Farmville. EVERY time I go to my personal facebook page, someone has done something in FARMVILLE!!! I think it's a cult. I really do. I REFUSE to get sucked in!!!!!

HELP!!! There EVERYWHERE!!!

Dollar Tree Direct

I just found out you can order Dollar Tree items online by the case. They ship for free to your nearest store!!! Great for party supplies.

Go to http://www.dollartree.com and click Dollar Tree Direct at the bottom

Scam Alert!!!

I got an official looking letter today. I am including copies so you know what to look for(above,click for larger view).

Researched the NAPW and found interesting things! I am also including a link to one of them

http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/napw-national-association-of-professional-women-c168573.html

According to this website-once you return the card-someone calls you trying to sell you a membership. They get really pushy trying to get your cc number.

It has a postage paid card to fill out and return. Welllll-I'm gonna!!! I wrote scam on all the lines and I AM returning it! LOL!!!!

We need bigger uncluttered checkouts!

These big box stores need to get bigger checkout counters!! Just got home from Dollar xxxx and the MAIN THING I went there for was not in my bag!!!!! Four pair of reading glasses on the counter and the cashier totally missed them because of all the junk they have sitting there. These things are small enough-they don't need to put impulse purchase items there. Everyone that walks in there makes impulse purchases anyway! We as customers should not have to do their job. We are busy getting our money/debit cards out and figuring out which way to swipe it!

Just had to vent!!!

Man, those glasses were so cute too!

I still love Dollar xxxx though!!