Well, I just discovered that I am a born-again prude. The Mominatrix’s Guide To Sex by Kristen Chase, had more chapters than I care to admit that made me either cringe or blush. I did find the tamer topics to be very insightful and pretty hilarious. ’Helping a Dad Out’ is an entire chapter that gives the men in our lives advice on how to best deal with us post-baby. Example? Lay off the ass smacks and boob grabs. A better turn-on would be some extra, unsolicited help with the kids or around the house. Chase also has a rather amusing section devoted to the Top Five ‘parent friendly’ sex toys. If you are looking for a jump-start in the bedroom department, I would give this book a read. But if your sensibilities are offended by the talk of vibrators and handcuffs, definitely avoid.
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I stumbled upon this recipe in an amazing new (to me) magazine called Garden & Gun. Could you get any more Southern than that?! Anyways, they were on the hunt for the perfect Bloody Mary and found it in New Orleans, of course. What makes this recipe unique? That would be the addition of pork jus and okra brine .
Cochon Bloody Mary
(yields 10–12 servings)
1 can V8 (46 oz.)
2 tbsp. finely ground black pepper
2 tbsp. whole grain mustard
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1.5 oz. pork jus (beef broth can be used as a substitute)
1.5 oz. lime juice
2.5 oz. lemon juice
3.5 oz. hot sauce (preferably Crystal brand)
2 oz. green hot sauce
1.5 oz. red wine vinegar
1 oz. olive juice
1.5 oz. okra juice (the brine from a jar of pickled okra)
vodka of choice
Mix it up: Combine everything in a pitcher—except vodka—and stir. To serve: Fill glass with ice. Add about 2 ounces of vodka. Fill with Bloody Mary mixture. Stir, garnish with pickled okra and a stalk of celery, and serve. The mixture can be made ahead of time and kept in a sealed pitcher for up to a week.
Source: gardenandgun.com
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With the temps here in Florida already hitting 90 degrees, the tank top will be the main staple of my wardrobe unfortunately, until late October. Flabby underarms and excess chicky meat just won’t do. It’s time to dust off the free weights. If you don’t own a set (or two) go buy some – now. I keep 3 sets around my house in areas that I will never miss seeing them. Here are a few exercises that will tone those arms right up. Remember, though, you will only get lean, sculpted arms when combining these exercises with a low-carb, high (lean) protein diet.
Kid Tip: Buy your kids the 2-pound free weights and make it a family affair. Not only will it help build healthy habits but it will keep junior occupied while you work on those arms.
Shoulder exercises
Dumbbell press – 2-3 sets, 10 reps
Lateral raise – 2-3 sets, 10 reps
Biceps exercises
Barbell curls – 2-3 sets, 10 reps
Bend elbows, lift arm from shoulder only – 2-3 sets, 10 reps
Triceps exercises
Overhead triceps extensions – 2-3 sets, 10 reps.
Kick-backs – 2-3 sets, 10 reps
* If you are new to free weights start with the 5-pound weights and then work your way up to the 8-10 pounders.
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With the news out today linking yet another environmental substance to our children’s developmental health, this time ADHD and pesticides, I thought it prudent to share with you the 2010 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list. These are the fruits and vegetables that you should absolutely buy organic because of the high amounts of pesticide residue found on the non-organic versions. It’s worth the extra money people.
1. Celery: Celery has no protective skin, which makes it almost impossible to wash off the chemicals that are used on conventional crops.
Can’t find organic? Safer alternatives include broccoli, radishes and onions.
2. Peaches: Multiple pesticides are regularly applied to these delicately skinned fruits in conventional orchards.
Can’t find organic? Safer alternatives include watermelon, tangerines, oranges and grapefruit.
3. Strawberries: If you buy strawberries out of season, they’re most likely imported from countries that use less-stringent regulations for pesticide use.
Can’t find organic? Safer alternatives include kiwi and pineapples.
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Well, I just discovered that I am a born-again prude. The Mominatrix’s Guide To Sex by Kristen Chase, had more chapters than I care to admit that made me either cringe or blush. I did find the tamer topics to be very insightful and pretty hilarious. ’Helping a Dad Out’ is an entire chapter that gives the men in our lives advice on how to best deal with us post-baby. Example? Lay off the ass smacks and boob grabs. A better turn-on would be some extra, unsolicited help with the kids or around the house. Chase also has a rather amusing section devoted to the Top Five ‘parent friendly’ sex toys. If you are looking for a jump-start in the bedroom department, I would give this book a read. But if your sensibilities are offended by the talk of vibrators and handcuffs, definitely avoid.
