Tai Chi Flows

Stand with feet hip width apart, knees bent, hands down. Lift with wrists up to shoulder height, lift fingers and hands out, pull elbows and wrists back, bring arms down. Shift weight to left hip, turn right foot out, step left foot forward.
Left hand down, right hand up. Ward off left, left arm up, right [...]

Battling Cramps

Cause: Cramps happen when the uterus contracts to attempt to slow bleeding.
Solutions

Advil, Motrin, non-steroidal pain relievers
Start medication the day before
Oral contraceptives – moderate flow, less cramping
IUD – decreases bleeding, may stop menstruation all together
Hysterectomy

If cramps are affecting your life, please see your doctor.

Preventing Knee Injuries

1. Warm Up

Jogging
Shuffling
Back pedal

2. Strengthening

Lunges – quads
Kneeling extensions – hamstrings
Toe raises – calf

3. Plyometrics – Power/strength

Lateral cone hops
Front-back cone lines
Single leg
Vertical jumps
Scissor jumps

4. Agility

Shuttle run
Diagonal run
Bounding

5. Stretch and Cool Down

Canoe and Kayak Safety

by Randy of Cabela’s

Wear life jackets – it’s the law!
Carry an extra throwable life preserver
Have a whistle to alert other boat traffic
Be aware of your surroundings
If available, take a class on operating your canoe or kayak
Enjoy yourself!

Stoneware

It does not matter what type/category of antiques . . . items that are damaged dramatically decrease in value.
Collectors and dealers pay premium prices for pieces in excellent condition.
Stoneware items were meant to be used.  As a result, they were often damaged.
“Jugs were designed to be used on a daily basis.”
Kraut, pickles, beater jars, mixing [...]

3D TV

Requirements -

Source – 3D BluRay DVD, PS-3, Satellite Dish
3D Ready TV
Glasses and Emitters

Made for games, movies, and sports events
You don’t have to watch in 3D all the time. A 3D TV will work like a regular TV.
Available from 40-82″ in size.
Also available in both DLP and LED.

Shaw Wins Colgate Country Showdown

Surpassing the competition at the 29th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Nebraska State Final, Reggie Shaw proved worthy of the state title and $1,000. The Lancaster County Fair in Lincoln, showcased acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout state enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest [...]

Ear of Corn Cupcake

How to decorate an ear of corn cupcake by Heather Hascall of Outrageous Cakes:
Using a round tip:

Put a center line of frosting
Across that line place individual kernels of corn
Repeat on each side of of center line until the cupcake is full of ears of corn

To make leaves:

Use a leaf tip and pull long leaves [...]

Kirby’s Kluckers

All natural chickens – farm raised no hormones or antibiotics
To contact:
Layne Kirby
46034 Rd 807
Comstock, NE 68828
308-215-0135

Pack a Punch of Color with Accent Pillows

by Jeff Hoffman
The most common colors chosen for big furniture items such as sofas and chairs are browns, beiges, and other neutrals. True, nobody wants their furniture to become outdated within a year or two, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play up today’s color trends with inexpensive accessories!
Think of accent pillows like fun, trendy [...]