Fun Facts Friday

I was completely bored the other day and started surfing the internet for random facts. This post isn't about changing the world, making your marriage better or anything meaningful. It's just quirky fun. Hope you enjoy!

 1. Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros.

2. Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

3. Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.

4. Sharks and rays are the only animals known to man that don't get cancer.

5. "Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order.

6. Coca-Cola would be green if coloring weren’t added to it.

7. Polar bears are left-handed.

8.Groaking is to watch people eating in hopes that they will offer you some.

9. 35% of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married.

10. Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.

Camels Love Spice Etsy Store

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Camels Love Spice Etsy Store Review and Giveaway

Everyone loves spices. One of the problems I have when we travel is having to tote around all of my spices. Hubby and I recently went to a fishing camp on a mini vacation. We love to cook what we catch when we go. I usually have to bring all of my spices with me. Being from Louisiana, we love to spice up our food. I was looking for a travel kit to make things easier.

I came across a wonderful little Etsy Store that I just couldn't pass up. 

CamelsLoveSpice

CamelsLoveSpice makes travel kits that are perfect for RV's, College Students, and anyone that loves to travel as much as I do. Melanie, the owner of CamelsLoveSpice has traveled to the Middle East and has brought her love of aromatic spices to her store. I was sent the travel set that included 30 different spices. All of the spices are fresh and are packaged in cute containers which makes cooking easy on go.

I made a pork loin using the Parsley, Herbs de Provence, and Ground Malabar Black Pepper. The aroma filled the house. Every container I opened filled my senses with fresh herbs. I can't wait to try all of them. 

This is a perfect gift for just about anyone. Just look at all the spices that were included!

Camels Love Spice is giving a 20% discount on purchases of $25 or more to all my readers! Use the code:

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6 Fun Little Facts About Taste Buds

I really hate when I burn my tongue. My tongue seems to take forever to heal, and it kills the taste of food for awhile. I came across some fun little facts about our taste buds that I just had to share with you. 

6 Fun things to know about your taste buds:

1. The bumps on your tongue are not taste buds. Some of your taste buds are inside those little bumps. 
Your taste buds are also on the roof of your mouth and in your throat. 

2. Everyone has a different amount of taste buds. Some people have up to 10,000 taste buds and they 
are called "Super Tasters". 

3. There is a difference between Taste and Flavor. 
Taste is what your taste buds pick up. They are sweet, sour, bitter and salty . Flavor is a combination of taste plus smell.

4 . Your tastes for different foods can change. 
Did you know that if you eat something you love and then get sick with a stomache bug, you can have an aversion for that food for a long time? If you hated broccoli as a child and love it as an adult, it could be because it was cooked differently. Sometimes adding cheese or certain spices can bring out the "good" flavor to food. So maybe it's time to give those nasty brussel sprouts another try. 

5. Ohhh the hormones!!
Pregnant women tend to crave sweet things. When a woman is pregnant, her taste buds change. Part of our survival instinct kicks in. Carbs are a usual thing for pregnant women to crave. Carbs give energy. Tasting bitter in foods protects pregnant women from things that could be poisonous, and protect the baby. See, it's ok to want ice cream or to suddenly hate lettuce. Our bodies are made that way. 

6. Taste buds grow back. When you burn your tongue, your taste buds grow back in a few days. So even as we get older, those lovely little taste buds keep coming back. 

Headache Hammock Review

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 purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind,

 has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about them. As with any product, your opinion may differ from mine. 

Headache Hammock Review and Giveaway!!

While searching for something to relieve my stress headaches, I came across the 
Headache Hammock. 
Most of my headaches are cause by stress and tension. I am constantly rubbing the base of my head and neck trying to relieve the pressure. I read everything I could find about it. I am very interested in anything that I can use that does not require taking medications. I have tried massagers and heating pads with only minimal relief. 

I was sent the Headache Hammock to try. The great thing about it is that you can use warm or cold therapy with it. It can be warmed in the microwave or placed in the freezer. Cold seems to work best for my headaches so I placed it in the freezer for 20 minutes. I put the Headache Hammock on the ground and after just a couple of minutes I could feel the tension easing. After about 10 minutes my headache was gone. The only problem I had was that I didn't want to get up. I was so comfortable. The Headache Hammock felt like what I wish my pillow would do for my head at night. 

It's difficult to see from the pictures, but it is made of foam and is very comfortable. It cradled my head and neck like it was made especially for me. 

Here is a little more information on the Headache Hammock  from their website:

 "By placing your head properly on the device, the specialized high density foam will lift up the head and mobilize the back of the skull called the occiput, allowing the entire head to float free in space, while at the same time applying gentle pressure to the muscular tension in the upper neck. When this occurs, the muscular tension will relax and the head will settle into the hammock of the device. In many cases, both acute and chronic headaches as well as neck pain will improve rapidly and when used regularly the Headache Hammock may reduce headache and neck pain completely."

"Developed by a doctor, the Headache Hammock is a FDA registered orthopedic traction headrest and is the naturalremedy for headaches, including certain types of migraines, as well as upper neck pain and muscle tension."

I loved this product and felt so much better after using it. 

They offer a 30 day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied. 

For a limited time the nice people at Headache Hammock are offering a 10% discount for all of my readers!!

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Birthday in a Box Review

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My Husband and I love Halloween. We love it so much that we were married on Halloween. It is so much fun to spend our Anniversary every year dressing up in costumes and going out. 

I was given a chance to review Birthday In A Box Plus Size Costume. There were so many to choose from, I had a hard time deciding. They have a huge selection of costumes both in regular and plus sizes. Not everyone is a size 6 and it is wonderful that there is a website for costumes that fit all women. I like quality costumes and don't want something that will fall apart before the night is over. 

Here are a few of the designs that I was looking at:

 I finally chose a design that I liked. 

I didn't want to be the model, I get tired of seeing my own face all the time, so I enlisted the help of my best friend. Thanks Melissa!

This is the Greek Goddess Blue and 

White Plus for $32.99. The fabric is beautiful and a great value for the price. You can even find matching accessories like the ones that I found:

Whether you are small or larger sizes, Birthday in a Box has everything you need for Halloween and more.

They have lots of party supplies for all ages. Hope you enjoy

Birthday In A Box as much as I do.