As we get older it can be harder and harder to get around.  And that can make it seem like you are losing your independence.  If this sounds like your situation or the situation of one of your loved ones you might want to consider getting a scooter or wheelchair from The Scooter Store.  Being able to get around by yourself will make it so much easier on you and you won’t feel like you’re becoming a burden to family members.

It’s that time of year.  When fall and winter arrive it is time for toddlers and young children to get the croup.  So, what can you do to treat your child?

• Cold air works the best, according to my daughter’s doctor.  If your child is having a croupy cough attack it might be easiest to take him outside for a little while.
• Use a cool mist humidifier.
• If your child has a nebulizer machine (for treating asthma) crush some ice and add a little water to it then put it in the part where you usually put the medicine.
• Put your sweatshirts on and turn the heat down in your house.  If it’s not too cold, you might want to open some windows just a little bit.

Be sure to talk to your child’s health care provider.  While most cases of the croup are mild they can be serious.

I need a new cell phone.  I’ve been using the same one for 3 years and it is worn out.  Sometimes when someone calls me my phone doesn’t even ring.  People have to leave me a voicemail so that when that goes off I will know I missed a call.  So I’ve been looking at some unlocked cell phones thinking that might be what I want to get for Christmas this year.

My bed is so uncomfortable.  We bought it over 8 years ago shortly after we got married.  My husband had a water bed before we got married but we decided to buy a regular bed.  We were newly weds with not a whole lot of extra cash to spend.  So we bought a cheap mattress.  And we are still using it all of these years later.  I want to go out and buy a brand new mattress that I can sleep comfortably on.  Hopefully it will come with bed frames too because we need a new one of those as well.