ACCUCLEAN : Allergies & Energy Reduction

We are a family that has several members WITH ALLERGIES to something!
Most members have "seasonal" allergies like pollen, mold etc but my Granddaughter even has an allergy to GRASS! I am in the "bunch" that does have allergies:
Bee Stings
Marine Animal stings/bites
Mold
&
WATER (only some water mind you, it is something (not identified) only in some water, I know weird..........

BUT some families also have INDOOR ALLERGIES..........and they suffer year round. I have a GF whose son cannot have ANYTHING in it but bare necessities and it has to be vaccuumed and sheets changed daily, can you imagine?

ANYWAY I have posted about some products that you INGEST to help with the symptoms of your allergies but what if you could eliminate the problem to begin with? This FULL HOME SYSTEM seems to be a GREAT SOLUTION eliminated OVER 99% of the problem..............AND IT ALSO CLAIMS
that it "is also proven to remove more than 99% of the common flu, or influenza A virus, from the filtered air in your home" WOW! TALK ABOUT A BENEFIT especially to those that the FLU is most life threatening to. I know my MIL would appreciate this added protection!'

This is not a product to order over the internet, it has to be installed professionally in your home. If you are in the market to UPGRADE your house with a HEATING/COOLING system, this may just be the product you are looking for. If you are just curious about this
you can ORDER your FREE BOOKLET "Comfort is in the Air guide" HERE



IF YOU ARE HAVING A NEW HOME BUILT BY A BUILDER please give him this information and maybe he/she will consider using this ALTERNATIVE HEATING/COOLING device to help him qualify for a $2000 from the IRS!
more info HERE
Updated Feb. 4, 2008 — Recent legislative changes have extended this credit to apply to new homes located in the United States whose construction is substantially completed after August 8, 2005, and which are purchased after December 31, 2005, and prior to January 1, 2009, for use as a residence. Under the new provision, an eligible contractor who constructs a qualified new energy efficient home may qualify for a credit of up to $2,000. The credit is available for all new homes, including manufactured homes constructed in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards. Site-built homes qualify for a $2,000 credit if they reduce energy consumption by 50 percent relative to the International Energy Conservation Code standard.

HANNAH KEELLEY, a local Richmond author of WEBMASTER of TOTAL MOM........

has this to say on the subject of NATURAL and MONEY SAVING home cleaning.....Health and safety come first. Prioritize spring cleaning projects that will make your family and home more comfortable and healthier. For instance, consider replacing any chemical-filled household cleaners with natural, multipurpose cleaners. This could include using half vinegar and half water for cleaning glass or using baking soda and water for an inexpensive and chemical-free way to scrub bathtubs and sinks. It’s also important to protect against the dust, pollen and dander that can cause poor indoor air quality and aggravate allergies or asthma. Installing a whole-home air filtration system, such as the American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning AccuClean, will eliminate up to 99.98 percent of these airborne particles from the filtered air in your house. It will also help you spend less time cleaning this spring and throughout the year so you can spend more time enjoying your family!

NIC'S STICKS by OPI - GREAT STUFF!

WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT! NIC'S STICKS BY OPI



There are 24 colors to choose from I have the "text me" color to try out!
I LOVE IT! Not only do I love it but so does , Faith, my 12 year old. There are many great things about this product! We both liked the color, shine and ease of use.

"Nic's Sticks Paint and Go Nail Lacquer is an innovative brush-on nail lacquer pen - available in 24 shades, plus a top coat for any-time, any-place application.

Just shake the pen, holding it with the pen pointing down, and pump until you see the color halfway down the brush. Then paint your nails, and go! The Nic's Sticks formula is long wearing and fast drying, and the convenient pen fits in your pocket or purse for easy, on the go Nail Lacquer changes!"

HERE ARE THE PRO's.......

• it is very easy to use, pump a bit of color onto the brush and you are ready to go!
• easy to grip and hold (not hard to do your right hand)
• dries quickly, less chance of messing up your nail art
• goes on very evenly
• no bottle to accidentally "tip over" when you are trying to get more polish
• fits easily inside your purse for quick touch ups
• lots of colors to choose from
• readily available in many stores and online
  

HERE ARE THE CONS:

• doesn't seem to be as "much" polish in it as a regular sized bottle but cost is comparable to full sized bottles
  

SUGGESTIONS:

• double sided? with another color on the other end or even polish remover so that you could touch up any mistakes you may make
  
• make it a bit larger - more polish in it
  

I FOUND THIS ONLINE SURVEY RESULT ON ULTA AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE

OPI Nic's Sticks are the go-anywhere nail polish pen! Better in every way over conventional nail polishes. Easiest application ever. Quick-drying. One coat coverage. Leak resistant packaging. Gently Shake the Nic's Sticks Pen, pump pen by clicking the color button, then paint onto nails. DBP-Free. Toluene-Free. Formaldehyde-free. And best of all - it's from OPI!

90% of all women said Nic's Sticks had equal or better shine!

78% of all women said Nic's Sticks was easier to apply!

77% of all women said Nic's Sticks was equal to or less likely to chip and peel versus their current brand!

76% of all women said Nic's Sticks dried faster!

4 out out of 5 women thought Nic's Sticks was a reasonable or very good value.

15,000 free Nic's Sticks from Nicole by OPI exclusively available to Seventeen readers!
Print the coupon and bring it to any ULTA store to receive one Nic's Sticks in "I'm Outa Here" from Nicole by OPI. Starts May 6, 2008, and goes through June 3, 2008. Click here for official rules. One per person. No purchase necessary. While supplies last.

AEROGARDEN

Here is a picture of what the AEROGARDEN LOOKS LIKE IN FULL BLOOM! I have the WHITE one that I bought on GDA, they sold out very quickly! My cost was $85 after the $20 rebate**needs adobe to view / print

They are currently on sale HERE for $144 (or $124 after rebate) which is still a great deal considering the retail is usually $199

I took mine out of the box yesterday and started assembling it, it was VERY EASY to put together. The instructions were clear and the assembly time was minimal. I did have one issue and that was the plastic "U" shaped piece on top of the arm must have broken off during shipping. We used super glue and put it back together rather than wait to have this set up (customer service closed on weekend). This seemed to "do the trick" for now but the CLICK noise was missing.

The kit came with 7 different herbs
Purple Basil
Dill
Parsley
Cilantro
Italian Basil
Mint
Chives

HERE IS MY AEROGARDEN JUST SET UP

I filled the bottom with water, added the food, turned the lights on and we were in business! There is a tiny pump that turns on and waters the bottom of the little cups that hold the seedlings. At about 9 p.m. I followed the directions to SET THE TIME (the time to turn "off" the unit) which should have meant that is 8 hours it would automatically turn on. IT DIDN'T, when i got up this a.m. it was still off. I called CS but it is a holiday and they were not open, so I will try again to set it tonight, it is probably "just me" but we will see.

I rec'vd an email that I would like to share with you from another Freelancer LAURIE, who just happens to be an AEROGARDEN Fan............. this is actually two emails I asked her a few questions in between, I hope it pieced together well................

Hi Anjie! I wanted to tell you that I have 3 Aero Gardens and I love them! Right now I have cherry tomatoes, salad greens, and snap peas growing in mine. I absolutely love them! If I had the room for more of these, I'd get more. Actually, because I'm such a great customer, Aero Garden sent me a free shelving unit that holds all 3 of my Aero Gardens on it. The shelving unit is brushed stainless steel and has plugs on it so I can plug all 3 of them into it and the shelf just plugs into the wall with one plug. I haven't unboxed it yet though because I plan on moving and I'll set it up once I move. Then I will have more room for more Aero Gardens and hopefully another FREE shelf!

The free shelf is usually $129. so I really got a bargain!!! Plus they sent me a ton of free kits too!

I just know that you'll love your Aero Garden as much as I love mine! They're so simple to use! Be careful though, they're addicting!!I bought the kits but you can buy the Master Gardener kit where you can use your own seeds. I absolutely love this.One of the best things for me is that I have parrots and I try to feed them organic only veggies. This way I am! I know exactly what is on my veggies that I'm feeding them! The cherry tomato kit has both red and yellow tomatoes. If you've never tried yellow cherry tomatoes, oh man, they're delicious! There's nothing like being able to pick salad greens, and cherry tomatoes just before dinner time and I don't even have to go outside to do it. Oh and I've been picking cherry tomatoes for 4 months and I still have more coming!!

After my second purchase from them, they called ME!! They asked me if what could they do to improve their service and jokingly I told them that if they sent me a free shelf that I would buy a third Aero garden.Two weeks later, I had a free shelf show up by Fed Ex. Well I just had to hold up my end of the bargain and bought a 3rd one!! After I bought the 3rd one, they shipped me 3 free kits. I think one was a herb kit, one was another cherry tomato and one was a hot pepper kit, which I wanted to get anyway because I wanted it for my parrots! Lets just say, I'm a VERY happy Aero garden customer!

I am thrilled to get this and REALLY want to try some other things with it! I am starting with the herbs and then will go from there. Will update with "lighting problem" results and more info as I go along, learning and growing with this NEW WAY to grow stuff indoors! I will use , harvest and dry my herbs as they grow (hopefully) and then go from there!

HERE is the Main Website for Aerogarden if you want to read more on it.

WISH ME LUCK!

JEWELRY GIVEAWAY - Simply Unique

CHECK THIS BLOG GIVAWAY OUT!
over at "Simple Mom's" blog.........

talks on her blog about being a girl who love jewelery but not the "girly stuff" she prefers casual and is excited about getting and giving away the necklace shown to left..........


"LISA" the designer is truly inspiring! She supports many causes with her "pieces" including breast cancer and CF. She is a mother of a challenged child and is a brilliant artist. I love her photos and her jewelry. Her site hi-lights her many talents and her writing is poignant. CHECK IT OUT.



ANJIE REVIEW............
OH-LA LA this is some great stuff, I like it ALL! I wear eclectic jewelry that would make my mother's skin crawl if she saw me in person, she would definately pull out her fashion police badge and say something about my "mixing" silver & styles! I love love love my froo-froo gold shiney stuff AND I also love silver hoops, and tourquoise /copper brancelet! LOL ......... so I would love take this piece (cuz I think its cool) and wear it proudly with my husbands name and my name (cuz he thinks I'm cool) even though I am 46 years young and STILL like to make great mixtures!

You can enter to win on her blog here

DINNER IN A POUCH

Ragu is a Great Company. I have used Ragu for as long as I can remember to put together a "quick" & delicious dinner. I have used it by itself with pasta and I have added ingredients to it to make a number of meals. It has always come in a JAR and now it also comes in a pouch!

I have 6 people in the house and sometimes I have to be very creative on what to fix for dinner a meal that everyone will eat at least part of, is economical, nutritious and tastes good too! I am sure many of you run into the same problem.

Ragu new FRESH & SIMPLE POUCHES are great!
They are using all-natural ingredients, plus Vitamin C, calcium, fiber and protein, putting them in a pouch so all you have to do is put in the microwave (upright) heat and serve!

I used both pouches to feed my family + a guest! I put out a variety of cooked ahead ingredients in bowls (onions, peppers, mushrooms, meatballs cheeses etc), cooked a big pot of NOODLES (I used no yolk noodles free after doubling 50c coupon at kroger) and heated a loaf of Italian bread.
It was kind of like an assembly line.

The sauce was quick and simple! You should have seen the kids faces when I had a BAG of sauce rather than a POT of sauce to ladle from! I have never used the microwave to cook sauce before so I was unsure if this was going to taste like "microwaved" sauce or not. Nope, it rivaled any other spaghetti that I have ever made and because my ingredients were not cooked into the sauce as usual, there was no "picking out" and "throwing away" perfectly good food!

This was SOOOOOOOOOO easy and everyone was happy, healthy and had exactly what they wanted to eat!. The entire process took about 15-20 minutes using the microwave for everything but the noodles! I did this on AMERICAN IDOL NIGHT so I could actually sit down and enjoy the show............ Everything went smoothly!

OK how does it compare in cost? At Kroger the pouch is $2.59 in my area while the Jar is $1.59. Why would you pay an extra dollar for this? You don't have to! Load the $1 coupon HERE on to your Kroger card and this cost exactly the same! Be watching the newspaper too, Ragu is good about offering sales and coupons. NO KROGER? Amazon has a deal for these $14.24 for a pack of 6 which works out to $2.37 a bag & it gets better, RIGHT NOW if you purchase $75
worth of products on any combination of eligible Lipton, Wish-Bone, Ragu, Knorr, All, Dove, and more popular brands offered by Amazon, including this item. HERE &Use the following code when you check out: MAY8UNIL & you will save $25 this would ship for FREE too! CAN YOU SAY "FREE GROCERIES?"

UPDATE:
GET A NO COST FANDANGO MOVIE TICKET (1 per household) with purchase of this product RIGHT NOW! GO HERE and scroll down to read the details on the REEL REWARDS section of this site!


For more information on Ragu’s new Fresh & Simple Pouches. And for those of us who love to cook, Ragu also has a downloadable cookbook! This free The booklet includes recipes and tips from the Food Network’s Robin Miller, celebrity fitness trainer Kathy Kaehler, and Mom Central’s Stacy DeBroff. You can download the booklet from http://www.feedourkidswell.com/.

BUZZ ABOUT CLARITIN REDITABS

3YEP we have allergies here at ANJIE'S HOUSE
I am allergic to mold, the DH and 3 of the DD are allergic to pollen among other
seasonal things..........
I am also a BUZZ AGENT and review products from time to time, this is one of those times
I rec'vd CLARITIN REDI TABS for doing one of the "quick surveys" on their site
I also got several money saving coupons from this offer too!

FIRST OF ALL let me preface this by saying that one of my daughters (lives in new hampshire)
visited me recently , shortly after getting the REDITABS in the mail
EVERYONE was either sneezing, coughing or scratching their eyes *BUT NOT ME
so it was something besides MOLD making this occur!

I started handing out CLARITIN they work for 24 hours, you only need to take 1
and they DISSOLVE in your mouth rather than swallowing a pill (this eliminated the dramatic scene that occurs when my 12 year old has to swallow a pill YEAAAAAAAAAAAAA)

ANYWAY ....................... we quickly ran thru the box that was sent to me
these are the results
My 28 daughter felt almost immediate relief as did my 22 year old!
My 20 year old daughter felt relief in about 30 minutes
My 12 year old continued to "hack" and "scratch her eyes"

We went on a trip to GREAT WOLF LODGE along with 2 grandkids
we went thru the box of Claritin and THEY INSISTED we stop at WALMART for more
We used our cents off coupons at the register buying both the ADULT VERSION AND THE CHILD VERSION this time!
RESULTS for the two kids ..............GREAT! relief the entire trip

THE BOTTOM LINE is that ALL of the kids (adult and younger) with only 1 exception was able to over come their allergy symptoms with the Clairitin WITHOUT being drowsey
so we were able to enjoy our time away without being tired!

With so many people using a box they didn't last long................ and we used all of the coupons ourselves except 2. We gave those to a person in the store that looked like they were UNSURE of what to choose at CVS. There are many allergy choices and this person was reading boxes and comparing. I offered the coupons to her and explained that worked for ALL of my kids, except one and my husband and that the childrens Clairitin worked WELL with no pill or yucky liquid.
THIS MADE UP HER MIND! SAVING MONEY THESE DAYS AND TIMES is hard to argue with and my "testimony" didn't hurt either!

SOOOOOOOOOOO if you are in the market for some ALLERGY meds........ over the counter
I recommend trying CLAIRITIN and the best part is YOU DONT HAVE TO WAIT for someone to give you a coupon in the store............... YOU CAN GO HERE and get your own!