How to Find Cheap Discount Curtains
Cheap discount curtains and window coverings aren’t always as easy to find as you may think. Sometimes you just wanna block the sun from coming in without spending huge sums of money on expensive blinds, drapes, or curtains. Here are a few tips to help you find and buy cheap curtains.
Step#1
Head to your local TJ Max Home goods store. This is an outlet store that carries all sorts of discount curtains, window treatments, curtain poles, and even some curtain blinds. What they get in is from other stores surplus, so they are always getting new discount curtains of different styles and design.
Step#2
Search the internet for bargain curtains and window coverings. There are a number of online retail sites that offer discount curtain poles, specialty discount lace curtains, and even discount curtain fabrics to make your own curtains. Just head to your favorite search engine and type in “cheap window curtains”. You should be provided with a number of online retailers with prices and products to meet your needs.
Step#3
Check out all the classified ads on the internet. Craigslist is a great place to find used discounted curtains. Many people will try to sell anything and everything when they move out. Craigslist is very popular with college kids who tend to switch apartments a lot. Windows come in all different shapes and size so normally one set of curtains won’t work on a different window setting. So rather than throw them away, people list them for dirt cheap prices.
Fill Your Cup
{Experiencing the Sexuality Encased in Water!}
The problem is: lack of water (sex)! Your body craves water, not only in the consuming but in the immersing in it. Sure, you take showers or baths, {whatever your preference} but in reality you bathe because of the necessity involved. [Missing the ‘sensual case in point’ entirely] The act of bathing is intended to be one of the most sensationally titillative captivating pleasures known to man. The sacred embodiment of bathing in water, in addition to the consumption thereof, is designed exclusively to indulge your body, mind, and emotions in an erotic self-serving pleasure filled experience, irreplaceably satisfying and rewarding. You deprive yourself of the sensations so desperately needed to relieve stress, anxiety, negativity, exhaustion, including the over-all accumulation of self-defeating ‘psychic debris’ brought on throughout the day when you don’t take full advantage of the riveting physical fluid explosion. We all are aware that water is essential to all living things, most especially the human body! I read somewhere that up to 60 percent of the human body is composed of water, with the brain needing 70 percent for its make-up and the lungs comprising 90 percent. [Aha! We NEED water to breathe.} And, with 83 percent of our blood defined as water, we should, in all actuality, pay a little more attention to the vital essence of the role that water plays. Our blood does a lot of inconsequential things, like helping to digest our food, get rid of waste, and of course {no small matter} controling body temperature. {Not that I need to emphasize how important that ‘tid bit’ of information is since our LIFE is mysteriously maintained in the blood!} Do you realize that on a daily basis we need to ingest at least 2.4 liters (that’s 2 2/3 quarts) of water, (some of it can come from foods, incidentally) in order to function optimally? What I’m saying is that you need, at least, that much water in order to establish and maintain your sense of well-being as an energetic sexually attractive enthusiastic vibrant lubricated human being!
In addition to your not drinking enough water, or taking the time to really soothe your body in the luxurious sensual feeling of water while bathing, when is the last time you walked in the rain for pure enjoyment? And, what about beach trips? Do you allow the ocean of cosmic erotic pleasure to sweep over your body like an insatiable lover? [JUST listen to the deeply responsive infusing moaning groaning blissful sounds] Can you make love to the universe! Yeah. That’s right. I said, “Do you languish in the arms of the irresistible celestial fluid as it adoringly engulfs and envelops you?” {Caressing and removing your every fear and woe?} I didn’t think so. The fact is: we overlook so many of life’s greatest sexual experiences because we have a preconceived idea of what something is supposed to be and HOW it is supposed to be. We are not willing to expand our consciousness enough to embrace the hypnotic wooingly enjoyable offerings made available because they are not specifically coming from a certain place or person, in a customary way. Back to the essentials: “You simply don’t drink enough water.” I’m talking about pure, unsweetened, undoctored, unflavored, unadulterated water. You may think you hydrate yourself enough, but you don’t. You are like a parched desert. Your body is in so much need of the soothing refreshing replenishing effects of cool, clear, H2O, you are growing older by the second. Not only are you depriving yourself of the life-sustaining benefits of drinking enough water, but, you are not submerging yourself “IN” the loving embrace of water long enough. Go get yourself a large glass of the clear mesmerizing jeweled fluid; 32 ounces at least, turn it up to your parched lips and begin to guzzle the life-sustaining liquid solution. Take your time. Feel the sensual pleasure flowing down your throat, sliding from your tongue, dripping into the warm cavities of your body. Did you do it? Did you really, really feel it? If you did, you can openly say, “I have been penetrated by the loving cosmos in the most spectacular way!” Furthermore, because you have neglected to submerge your body in the wet angel liquid, your robotically invoked actions have become dominant. Your words have grown ineffective. Somewhere along the deserted path, you have given your intriguing power and your heart-throbbing self away. It’s time to reconstruct. Drink up!
Water is the attracting magnet! You can no longer afford to be so negligent. Everything in your life is suffering from it. You’ve simply got to limber up, become more spontaneous and flexible. Only you know how bored and edgy you are. Restlessness has taken you to new heights; disinterest rules supreme. You simply can’t concentrate, anymore. Familiarity has become a ‘bob-wired’ gate, and instead of you being able to experience the “veiled surprises’ in each moment, you are ready to detonate. You need and want to open up but can’t find the doorway. Nothing appeals to you. Have you noticed how biased you have become? Not as punctual, alert, attentive, aware or involved? What about how sluggish your movements are lately (even with the best of preparation)? Do I detect a hint of bitterness in your responses for the intrusion on and in your space for no apparent reason? More eager to blame another for your own ‘dry’ shortcomings, you take a subtle pleasure in (thinking yourself to be so right) relishing the position to tell someone else what is needed to be done in his/her life. You gossip way too much. You complain more than is necessary. Your mind is filled with the material things you don’t have. You perceive yourself to be misunderstood wanting a close, intimate understanding relationship but are incapable of fulfilling your part of the bargain. You just don’t have it to give. You’re depleted. YOU NEED WATER to sustain. It’s a natural born fact: when you have exhausted your own personal resources (in energy), you don’t have an ounce to give to someone else. You are simply dried up and of no benefit to anyone else, much less yourself. You need to drench yourself in water. Break open the floodgates in any way you can. Get in the shower; turn it on FULL BLAST. Go to the pool. Purchase a waterfall for your home; listen to the sweet, sweet sound for hours. Do something to wake you sexually!
Stale emotions have turned you into to hard brittle sandspurs. You were not always this defensive and foreboding. People are afraid to be around you for fear of your spiking disposition. You snap off for no reason at all. You really don’t know why you are miserable but you do know that you don’t like being this way. You want to do something about it but simply don’t know how or what to do. Drink water, lots and lots of water, until your eyes are floating. The negative energy state will begin to dissolve when you soak your body. Cry if you have to. Cry until you can cry no longer. {Tears wash away resistance.} Give it, at least, 30 days to begin to feel the affect of positive re-enforcing balance. It’s up to you to work on what you perceive as unfulfilled, unsatisfied in your life but the resolve is backed-up in you like a bad case of constipation. You can’t do “anything” about “anything” until you see “Anything’ in a different way. You are looking into a stranger’s face, your OWN. You are searching for usable authenticity. The ‘picture’ of your deepest desire continues to remain hidden from view. Water…thoroughly experience the life-imbued regenerating properties contained in water.
You will come to terms with the fact that you are sulking and whining because of your refusal to move beyond what has become so customary, safe and familiar. Fear has you lodged in. Fear of moving in the direction of your unexplored aspirations. Embarrassment has you ‘hemmed in.’ You WILL dispense of the need for approval and the haunting threat of ridicule of what others may think of you if you pursue something so preciously utterly ridiculous. Somehow, you have convinced yourself of a secure type of existence in which you feel needed, but that false sense of identification has locked you into a sphere of reference with no possible room for growth. No good. You must pierce the veil. A deep need to penetrate the counterfeit stays with you all the time but you won’t stop long enough to puncture the veil of pretension. A matter of ritualistic cleansing is called for to dislodge and remove the collected insecurities. These self-depreciating insecurities are associated with long held worn out ideas and notions that you are not in a position to get, do, and have what you truly desire. No true! Ingrained incapacitating thoughts need to be blasted away through a torrential process of cleansing [flooding them out with water]. “Drive those life-snatching thieves from thy temple…”
In the process of cleansing, you will notice many unnerving emotions. Do not discount them. Allow them to surface. Deal with the embarrassing accusing feelings. “But, I can’t sing, write, act, run for public office, become the director of my own company. I’m too old, fat, sick, ugly, uneducated, poor…” etc. Don’t judge or condemn yourself. The water will force you to see things in a more elevated perspective. If you follow this ‘soggy solution’ to its conclusion, you will see a difference in attitude and behavior. Why not start now? Get into your car and drive. Drive somewhere, anywhere with no destination in mind; just go. Seek the water. (Wherever that may be.) Follow its persuasive resonance. Notice the signs along the route. {Especially, the billboards and license plates!} IF you decide to stop for some water, along the way, notice the ‘things’ relevant in your quest. What’s the name on the tag of the counter person? How does that relate to you? Don’t overlook anything!!! What’s the background music? Pay attention to the first song that comes on in your radio AND the very last one when you return home. The next time you are drinking water after this, stop and seize your thoughts, feelings, and erotic sensations. {Don’t worry, they are present; they may covered up, but they are still no less prevalent.} These feelings are ‘creativity in motion.’ Do the same when you shower or bathe. With committed effort and diligence, and little fun, too you may be surprised with the refreshing and replenishing things you discover about yourself and your deepest needs. Fill your cup many times. It’s such a sensually soggy exuberant experience loaded with tender passionate affection!
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How to Make your House feel like Home
Paint! It doesn’t take long, and if you’re like me, being surrounded by glaring white walls is the exact opposite of “homey”. Try some soft colors that won’t be too distracting in the rooms where you sleep or relax. In places where you practice hobbies, use bright colors- they will encourage creativity!
Get some candles. Not only will the scent make your home more comfortable, but the soft light can help you relax. You can even fake the delicious smell of fresh-baked cookies!
Create multiple light sources.Get some lamps to put around the room. Be creative! Aquariums, Christmas lights, and candles (once again) can also be used to produce ambient light.
Decorate the walls. This is crucial! Get some frames and hang up photos. Buy some hanging shelves. Get some wall sconces. It creates more dimension in the room and makes it seem less like, well, a box.
Invest in some plants. Bring a little nature indoors! This is especially helpful in the winter months when leaves and grass are a fond memory. If you have pets or small kids, make sure to keep the plants out of reach, as some can potentially be poisonous.
Looking for unique decorations? Go thrift shopping! Places like Savers and Goodwill often contain hidden treasures. I managed to find some paper lanterns for and a Papasan chair for . Garage sales are great in the summer months too. You’ll be able to find furniture and decorations that are much more unique than what you may find in a department store- and it will be much cheaper, too!
Find an area rug. Bring the room together and keep your feet warm!
Keep your home clean! Sure, it may not be the most fun thing all the time, but if you’re not naturally tidy, start one room at a a time- or with something even smaller, like cleaning off your nightstand. See how much better it makes you feel! Soon you will learn to actually like maintaining a clean and tidy home.
Hang up curtains. This immediately softens up a room, and adds color! If you’re creative, you can even make them yourself.
Redecorating can be fun! You don’t need to do it all at once- don’t buy things you aren’t completely in love with. We aren’t trying to collect junk here, we are trying to make your home more comfortable and personal. Let it be an expression of you!
Lead In Water, Identifying, Testing & Removing
Lead in your water supply can lead to serious health issues per the (CDC) Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA).
Lead had been around for hundreds of years and I’m sure you will find some lead present in older homes and commercial buildings today.
You cannot smell, see, or taste lead. I can assure you that if you have copper pipes in your house and the house is around twenty years old or older it was probably installed with lead solder.
If your house or business was installed with lead solder or has lead pipe sections near the main water line, this does not indicate you have anything to worry about. The only way to confirm you have lead that is dangerous to your family’s health is to take water samples. Per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines the water action level would need to be above 15 parts per billion to be considered hazardous.
There are several types of test kits available on the market and several ways you can take samples to get results. Most hardware stores sell a lead test kit for around .00. for do-it-yourselfers. The kit includes a pre-paid postage envelope to mail your samples back to their laboratory. They charge you .00 for the complete test results. See picture of one type of test kit.
You have other choices to test your water for lead. You can contact the (CDC) for a list of qualified laboratories in your area which may cost you less money for the water sample results, or you could call in a company that advertises on the web or yellow pages who specializes in water quality.
Some information to know if you believe you may have lead in your water system before you begin testing or can’t afford to test right away.
1. Heating or boiling water that has lead in it will not get rid of the lead.
2. Flush your water before you drink it or use it for cooking for a minimum of two minutes.
Removing the lead from your home or business can get very expensive.If you have tested your water and you find the level of lead is above the recommended level of 15 parts per billion as recommended by the (EPA) you can do a few things first or at least have knowledge of what will need to be done to bring down the level of lead in your water.
1. Visually look at your plumbing pipes. If you have copper pipes the lead is probably coming from the joints that were soldered using lead solder or what we plumbers called 50/50. Which contained 50 % lead with 50 % tin . This solder was standard in the industry for years until around 1998. Remove sections of pipe fittings that have lead in them and replace them with lead free solder.
2. Add a reverse osmosis unit to your entire house, not just one faucet.
3. Use whole house carbon filters.
4. Replace old faucets.
5. If you have galvanized pipe, replace it with copper pipe if you can afford it.
Companies that specialize in water treatment have filters, chemicals, and many other means of removing lead from your piping system. My suggestion is if it ain’t broken don’t fix it. You can do a lot of the leg work yourself for testing and if your a do-it-yourself-er you can probably replace the faucets, and replace soldered joints with new fittings and lead free solder.
Good Luck & Happy Plumbing.
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