Consuming sugar temporarily elevates the levels of certain neurotransmitters in our bodies. Do you know what neurotransmitters are? They are “feel-good” chemicals. Two of the major “feel-good” chemicals released by eating sugar are:

1. Dopamine, which releases chemicals including endorphins that give us a feeling of pleasure

2. Serotonin, which produces a feeling of well being.

Which wrinkles and lines bother you the most? Are these lines and wrinkles the type that are best eliminated using Botox?

If you choose to eliminate only the wrinkles that can be treated with Botox, will any of the remaining ones still leave you unsatisfied with your appearance? For example, if you want both your frown lines and marionette lines removed, you will likely need a different cosmetic procedure to have the marionette lines eliminated.

More bar cookies … these will use up that extra cranberry sauce or just give a festive look to any holiday party. Cheaper, healthier and yummier than Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars too.

In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; stir in 1 14-oz jar cranberry-orange relish (or 1 3/4 cup leftover cranberry sauce!) Stir over medium heat till bubbly; cook and stir 3 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Cool.