TIS THE SEASON AND TIMES ARE TOUGH

Besides the news report I saw about having packages stolen off front porches, this is something I think is great to do. Thanks Bill Barvitski!

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar rapist won't stick around... After a few seconds all the neig hbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there ..... This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

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7 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH A HANGOVER

Notice I said nothing about "curing" the evil monster, I said "dealing with" whole different story. I've read tons of articles on hang over cures and ways to avoid them. My conclusion is that unless you have organs of a 15 year old, if you party the night away, and have to work in less than 6 hours from the time you leave the party - you will hurt in the morning. 

Isn't it sad how the magical 5 party dwarves: Happy, Singy, Dancey, Funny, and Drinky magically turn into the hellacious quintet of Thirsty, Hungry, Sleepy, Achey, and Woozey overnight!?

Don't fear girls - I've compiled some tips that help me nurse my hangover while still making it on time to work:

#1 - Let yourself sleep as late as you can. I normally take about 2 hours to get up, excersize, cook and eat breakfast, get ready, pack a lunch, and go. When I'm in dire straits - I give myself about a half hour. Snooze if you have to! That 10-15 extra minutes will make a difference.

#2 - Take a hot shower and wash your hair. I can't tell you enough how much better you will feel with a clean head of hair - forget blow drying - you don't have time. Run some product in it and go natural, or sweep it all back in a ponytail. Use shower time to think about what you're going to wear - hope something's already ironed...You can also think out your breakfast/packed lunch options, too!

#3 - Wear something that you like. A cute pair of wide leg pants or a flowy skirt - just make sure it's a comfy outfit. (think room for bloating) If you think your feet are up to wearing heels, wear the most comfortable pair you own! And always take some cute flats.

#4 - The rule of today is HYDRATE. Grab a glass of water immidiately and start sipping on it the moment you get out of bed. A guilty (or should I say lazy?) pleasure of mine is instant ice coffee: 1 tablespoon of instant coffee + ice cold water Voila! Ice coffee. Add splenda (sugar won't dissolve) and milk if you want. Trust me - you'll need the caffeine. Gatorade is good, but I don't put it on the top of my list - I get pedialyte - it's the best to rehydrate!

#5 - If you aren't hungry, don't eat. It could turn into stomach ache quick! Instead, pack (or stop and buy) something for yourself. I reccommend: protiens (I like almonds and roasted edamame) something sweet, and something salty; you never know what kind of craving you'll have later! I'm a big advocate of Sonora burritos - ya know, the ones that come in pairs with a chile or with salsa, one is of beans and the other potatos w/ machaca - that's my #1 pick for food.

#6 - If you find you're running later than planned, only do the nessecities. Put your jewelery in your purse, stuff lunch in a retail store bag, take your whole makeup case if you have to. Do things that you can't do at work/on the way. 

#7 - I don't know if this will work for everyone or not, but I take a concoction of pills with me (not on an empty stomach!) If I can remember to remind myself, I take 2 multivitamins the night before with a big ol glass of water. Otherwise, in a plastic baggie, I put: 2 multivitamins, 2 PMS pills (it's a triple threat that combats crankiness, bloating, muscle/head aches) a B Vitamin booster, and an iron supplement. This isn't approved byt he FDA or somthing - I'm just saying I think it works for me!

#8 - Stay positive! If you're bored at work, watch funny YouTube vids or read funny jokes - keep the vibe on the ups. If you start bitching that your head hurts, it will; and so will everything else! :) Remember the fun you had last night ;)

If you have any hangover tips or tricks, email them to me: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx