I’d like to think I’m a White Elephant expert as my items are ALWAYS highly sought after – heck, even fist-fight worthy! I jest, but really the point about having a White Elephant party is to have a mix of REALLY COOL USEFUL items blended in Funny ‘WTF’ items.  Both cool and funny items are typically the ‘hot’ items. The host should throw in an item that is worth more than the recommended base amount just to make it even more interesting.  The gifts that people pass around like a dirty diaper are boring candles, picture frames, plates and other snoozefest items. Add some FUN to your White Elephant party with these items!  All items are about $20 or less in the spirit of the ‘average’ White Elephant game value amount. (more…)

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You may have heard or read about Loperamide in the news recently, but one drug warning can blend into another, so it’s hard to keep track of everything. However, the FDA warning on Loperamide is one that parents of teens should pay especially close attention to.  Loperamide is the active ingredient in many over the counter diarrhea relief medicines, so it’s not uncommon to have it in your household. Approximately 70% of travelers will have  ‘Montezuma’s Revenge’ while traveling, and little ones can average 5-7 diarrhea episodes a year. It’s no wonder many of us have antidiarrheals on hand.  (more…)

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I eat a healthy diet and exercise but have found that in my down-time I was aimlessly surfing social media and watching cat videos. As I was filling my brain with useless information that’s a time-suck,  I realized I was also neglecting my brain.  The brain needs to be exercised like the rest of the body but in a less sweaty manner! (more…)