Jason Simonson's (simeysells) Blog

Easy substitute for dryer sheets.   OOPS! You  forgot to add fabric softener sheets to your shopping list, and you have a washer full of wet clothes. They'll smell moldy if you let them sit until you can get to the store, but if you dry them without a sheet, they'll be staticky and stiff. Instead...

Best Time To Go To Theme Parks   September. Theme parks are practically abandoned when kids return to school, so the parks and hotels just about give things away. Even better, the weather is still nice and there are generally no lines. Another trick, go to the park's website and look at the black...

Instantly Dissolve Tire-well Grime.   You just got your car washed, but the stubborn, ugly winter sludge above the tire well didn't budge. The fix: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the grime. After a few minutes, wipe it away with a soft cloth. The acid in the mayonnaise will break down the...

Best Time To Take A Walk   After diner. It will help you digest your food better, make it easier for you to skip dessert, and is a nice way to relieve stress, which will give you a better night's sleep. Stephen Cabral, CSCS, CPT, NS author of lose 5in7.  

Stall in housing market threatens economy By Alan Zibel updated 7:35 p.m. CT, Wed., March. 24, 2010   WASHINGTON - The recovery in the housing market is at risk of collapsing. Home sales are sliding, prices are stalling and foreclosures are rising. And mortgage rates are likely to go up after nex...

Warning to Anyone with a Hot Tub or Whirlpool.   You would never dream of bathing in water from your toilet bowl. But believe it or not, that's what you may be doing when you sit in a whirlpool or hot tub. In fact, a study done by researchers at Texas A&M University found that more than 9 out of ...

Better Mood Enhancement Than Chocolate, Alcohol, or Music   The next time you need a mood boost, forget chocolate, wine, and music. Because researchers have discovered something else that works even better. And best of all, it's calorie-free, doesn't require exercise, and can be done almost anywh...

Stop Germs At Your Front Door #2!   Studies show that kids carry home millions of infectious microbes from school. Luckily, containment is easy!   Pathogenic bacteria, including strains that cause pneumonia and gastroenteritis can be found on 96 percent of shoe soles, according to a study led by ...

Stop Germs At Your Front Door!   Studies show that kids carry home millions of infectious microbes from school. Luckily, containment is easy!   Backpacks... In Charles Gerba's tests of women's handbags, those that had been set on floors and bathroom counters harbored an average of 10,000 germs pe...

Lush, lustrous hair for less.   Due to the drying indoor heat, you've always associated winter with bad hair days. But no more! Simply refrigerate a can of coconut milk until it solidifies, then rub a few tablespoons into your tresses. Let sit for 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Coconu...