Thursday Thirteen #11

Thirteen things about WD-40.* I know I can't live without for too long.

"Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. " Well, no matter if it's true or an urban legend, it's quite helpful to me.

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.

2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.

5) Keeps flies off cows.

6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7) Removes lipstick stains.

8) Loosens stubborn zippers.

9) Untangles jewelry chains.

10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.

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Wordless Wednesday Vol. 4

Works for Me Wednesday No. 1

I am very sure that my DS3 would be horrified that his dearest Mommy is blogging about his constipation. He's already famous for it a year ago when I went hunting all over the place for prunes baby food. I cannot find any on the stores I went to. Nothing. Not a single one was sold in Wal-Mart, Target, Tom Thumb, Albertsons, Wal-greens, CVS, and other Mom-N-Pops I stopped by. I had to resort to begging on my favorite BB for some prunes. I was really thankful to Tebble and Peggy. They also didn't make me beg at all. They're really wonderful ladies. They sent me Gerbers prunes, and DS3 was constipation-free for a long while.

A few days ago, he was in pain again. Not even Babylux did wonders. He's so backed-up. Emergency room trip seemed really eminent. DH went out to get a child-sized enema.

So, my WFMW tip is: When a child less than 3 years is constipated try any of the following before high-tailing it to the ER.

• Caro syrup, dark, 1-2 tbsp.
  
• Prunes on diet
  
• 1-2 tbsp mineral oil
  
• Babylux

Only one at a time, and wait to see if it works. I think Caro syrup and Babylux are alright to mix. Prunes too probably. I wouldn't give mineral oil and Babylux together thought, it seems overkill.

WFMW guidelines can be found here.